The Empress Dowager Ling Ruiyin listened to Shi Qingxue's words, and the kind smile on her face really faded.

His eyes turned to Shi Baoning, who had been sitting quietly, although he didn't seem to be as playful and cute as Shi Qingxue, but the grace and elegance revealed on his body were also the best among all the nobles of the family.

Sure enough, she is worthy of being the granddaughter raised by Mo Shujun herself!

Ling Ruiyin nodded secretly, glanced at Qingxue again, and saw that her big wet eyes were full of sincere expectation, but she couldn't bear to brush her mind, so she smiled and called to Shi Baoning: "Is the eldest lady of the Shi family here too?" I used to hear the eldest princess mention you every day, but because of your weak body, it is rare.

Come and let the mourning family take a closer look in front of the mourning family, what is there about our little Xue'er's jealous sister? ”

These words really made the nobles sitting down there jealous!

The nobles of the family participated in the palace banquet for the first time, and it was a great honor to be looked at and asked by the nobles, where did she dare to think that she could perform in front of the nobles?

But Shi Baoning came to the palace for the first time, but was summoned by the Queen Mother, which is really a good fate!

Who told people to have a good sister to help them! It's really the same life!

Shi Baoning was flattered for a while, and her face was full of anger, but soon she realized that this was the opportunity that Qingxue gave her to fight for, and she settled down, and Lianbu walked in front of the Queen Mother, and asked for peace: "Baoning has seen the Queen Mother." ”

Ling Ruiyin nodded very face-saving and praised: "Sure enough, he is a well-behaved child." I heard that you've been in poor health, how are you now? ”

"Empress Dowager Xie cares, thanks to Qingxue finding a good doctor for her courtiers, the courtiers are much better now." Shi Baoning was terrified, and his answer was a little restrained, not as lively as Qingxue's nature.

Ling Ruiyin was even more satisfied when she heard this, thinking that at this time, Bao Ning was a grateful person, and Qingxue's efforts were not in vain, so she continued: "It seems that it is worth Xiao Xue'er to take the risk of running to the mountain." ”

Shi Qingxue took the opportunity to say again: "Niangniang, don't you know Xiao Xue'er yet?" I'm the most shrewd, my sister is so good, if I don't take care of my body, I won't be a big loss! ”

She repeatedly emphasized Shi Baoning's ability, Rao is Ling Ruiyin knew that Shi Qingxue intended to support Shi Baoning, and at this time, she couldn't help but wonder what kind of ability Shi Baoning had that Qingxue could boast about.

"Since Xiao Xue'er has said so, the mourning family really wants to see Bao Ning's ability!" Ling Ruiyin looked at Shi Baoning encouragingly, but she looked at the latter a little weakly.

Shi Baoning was raised in the deep boudoir, and he had never performed in everyone, so he couldn't help but feel worried, and privately cast a look at Shi Qingxue for help.

She also knew that Qingxue was helping her, but in front of so many people, she was afraid!

What if you mess up?

Seeing this, Shi Qingxue had no choice but to stand up again, and said coquettishly: "Niangniang, my sister has a lot of skills!" But today is a begging feast, if you ask my sister to perform alone at this time, wouldn't it be noisy? Why don't you wait for the talent contest and see if I'm exaggerating! ”

Of course, it is easier to perform alone than to compete with all the noble girls, after all, even if the talent is good, he does not dare to pack a ticket to win the first place, and the others were stupid at that time, but Shi Baoning was relieved and nodded to Qingxue gratefully.

Ling Ruiyin no longer insisted, and directly announced the banquet.

At the begging banquet, the Queen Mother will generally choose a project from the qin, chess, calligraphy and painting and set the theme, and then the nobles will start to perform, and finally the top three will be judged to be rewarded.

Last year, chess was chosen, and the final winner was Shi Qingxue.

If Shi Qingxue remembers correctly, this year's project will be painting.

Sure enough, after the banquet was almost underway, the Queen Mother announced: "This year's Qixi Festival, you ladies might as well make a picture of the theme of Qixi Festival, the time is set for an hour, if you have an idea, you can start!" ”

After speaking, he turned his head to look at Shi Qingxue again, and teased: "Last year, I let you pick up a bargain and won the mourning family's favorite glazed kang screen, what are you going to do this year?" ”

Almost everyone present knew that the chess skills were the best among the six mothers and four arts of the Shi family, and the calligraphy and piano rhythm were relatively average, but the painting skills were really not very good.

Shi Qingxue didn't blush when the Queen Mother pointed out her weaknesses in public, and said with a smile: "Competition, just focus on participation!" ”

"You kid has such a good temperament, and you don't fight at all." Liu Guifei Liu Yiyi had already designated Shi Qingxue as her daughter-in-law, so she naturally had to say a few words to help at this time.

But Queen Liangjingxian followed at this time: "I just don't know if it's really indisputable or indisputable!" ”

She seemed to be talking to herself, but it was enough for everyone present to hear clearly.

The scene was a little embarrassing for a while, and many people secretly laughed to themselves, waiting to see the conflict between Shi Qingxue and the queen.

The queen's mother family is strong, even if Ling Ruiyin is dissatisfied with her actions, she can't embarrass her in public, in case Qingxue really collides with Liang Jingxian, it is Shi Qingxue who suffers.

At this time, even Ling Ruiyin secretly pinched her face for Qingxue in her heart and broke out in a cold sweat.

Shi Qingxue didn't seem to hear Liang Jingxian's sarcasm, her little face was innocent, and she nodded approvingly, and agreed: "The queen mother said well, I can't fight!" ”

Liang Jingxian was immediately overjoyed, but before she continued to taunt, Qingxue then smiled: "Anyway, I have a sister here, and the family will not be embarrassed!" It's bothering you to worry about our family! ”

Being pushed back so neither soft nor hard, Liang Jingxian's smile froze on her face, and the corners of her eyes twitched.

But just now she was sarcastic about Shi Qingxue, and people agreed with her very generously, even if it sounded like she was meddling.

If she cares about it again, it seems that she is very ungraceful.

Liang Jingxian had no choice but to swallow this breath reluctantly.

Shi Qingxue laughed secretly, but her face was still full of smiles, and she came into Ling Ruiyin's arms again, and said coquettishly: "Queen Mother, you feel so sorry for Xiao Xue'er, you definitely don't want to watch me make a fool of yourself, right?" Can I beg you for an errand! ”

Liang Jingxian had a cold face and said sarcastically: "Isn't Qingxue still completely unconcerned? Is it possible that you want the Queen Mother to open the back door for you again? ”

"Niangniang said and laughed, the Queen Mother is so fair and selfless, how can she break the rules because of Qingxue?" Shi Qingxue pretended to be surprised and asked.

Liang Jingxian had nothing to say, so she continued: "Qingxue hopes that the Queen Mother can let me be your little eyes in this painting skills competition, and show you the competition of the noble girls." ”

This time, even Ling Ruiyin was stunned, and laughed for a while: "You girl!" It's clear that he didn't dare to compete, so he said that he was a supervisor for the mourning family! ”

This trick is really amazing, Shi Qingxue didn't give those noble girls a chance to mock her at all!

"Niangniang, you hurt Xiao Xue'er!" Shi Qingxue didn't deny it, just arched back and forth in Ling Ruiyin's arms.

Ling Ruiyin's heart was soft, so she responded, "Okay, then you can be a prisoner for the mourning family!" Supervise their paintings, and when they finish painting, they will collect them together and show them to the mourners. ”

"Okay!" Shi Qingxue readily agreed, and actively went to ask someone to clean the test venue.

Liang Jingxian was choked by Shi Qingxue one after another and couldn't speak, and couldn't help but mock Qingxue's back: "Flattery!" ”

"Sister, I'm afraid this is biased, Qingxue is taking the initiative to share her worries for her mother, how can it become flattery?" Liu Yiyi immediately replied, obviously contradicting the other party.

Liang Jingxian snorted coldly, and said angrily: "Other women all obediently participate in the written test, and she wants to be a supervisor, not a showman." ”

Liu Yiyi took the trouble to say: "Everyone else wants to perform in front of the queen mother, but the supervisor always has to be done by someone to ensure the fairness of the competition. ”

A few words whitewashed Qingxue's behavior of avoiding the competition in a high-sounding manner.

Liang Jingxian still wanted to refute, but Ling Ruiyin was already impatient and said, "Okay! You don't look at your identity, the banquet is noisy in Shanghai, do you want to give the royal family no face? ”

The two hurriedly silenced themselves, and responded in unison: "The concubine doesn't dare." ”

Shi Qingxue didn't know that the nobles in the harem were in turmoil because of her, and she took the position of 'supervisor' and began to set up the venue very conscientiously.

As in previous years, the place for the competition was also chosen in the open space on the shore of the lake in the afternoon, and the light was blocked by the tall banyan trees in the afternoon, forming a wide and shady field on the lakeside, which was suitable for painting, and there was no need to worry about the noble lady suffering from the heat.

Shi Qingxue was very satisfied with this place, but Shi Baoning in front of the painting table was still very nervous, and he couldn't calm down when he looked around.

You can't paint in this state!

Qingxue guessed after a little thought that her eldest sister should have not been with so many people for too long, so she was nervous.

She then called the maid of the palace again and whispered, "You can bring some more screens and separate each position." ”

The palace maid didn't know her intentions, but she still did as she said, and used a screen to separate each noble lady from an independent painting space.

Then, everyone can clearly see that not only Shi Baoning, but also many noble ladies have settled down to paint because of this.

An hour later, there were noble ladies who stopped writing and handing over work one after another.

Looking at the exquisite paintings presented in front of him, and Shi Baoning still didn't move, but Chen Xiujiao, the concubine of Lord Chen, couldn't see Qingxue leisurely drinking tea, and said with a smile, "Liuniang, you have only touted Sister Baoning's painting skills a few times, but we sisters are looking forward to it!" ”

Qingxue calmly took a sip of tea and said lightly: "What are you anxious about, when the time comes, the Queen Mother will give everyone the famous painting to admire, won't you know it then?" ”

Chen Xiujiao was very confident in her painting this time, but she didn't expect Qingxue to be so 'ashamed', and snorted coldly: "Then we can wait and see, if Sister Baoning can't come out on top, I hope you won't beat yourself up then!" ”

Shi Qingxue shrugged her shoulders indifferently and said, "No matter who hits your mouth, it's my own business, what are you anxious about?" ”

"You!" In a way, Shi Qingxue is very good at chatting to death, Chen Xiujiao was so angry that she had nothing to say, and left angrily.

However, this time Shi Qingxue still relaxed too early, because Shi Baoning's maid Jingyi ran over and hurriedly said: "Liuniang, something is wrong, the painting of the eldest lady is gone!" ”