The scholar, who had heard the voice, immediately spoke out to praise, and Zheng Lingbo was a little confused at the moment. Was it really so outstanding that Nalan Huiyin said half a sentence and a half? Or did these people just look at the identity.
However, regardless of how things stand, it was still a compliment, and Mu Rong Huiyan's expression didn't change much; she simply smiled and said, "A mistake in praise."
Those few people who had previously mocked the two for not knowing the county princess's identity were surprised to see Mu Rong Huiyan fall for this trick. As they exchanged a glance, they came over unintentionally to praise her, and their words couldn't help but mention Zheng Lingbo by the way.
So that brought out a few sentences, but it only made Xin, who was with Liu Chengwang, a little unhappy.
She is indeed beautifully built, especially when she tilts her head slightly, her body exuding a kind of bashful grace like a lotus flower, which she herself is aware of. In her movements, she seems as delicate as a willow tree swaying in the breeze; she looks just like a lotus flower rising from the water, truly fresh and lively.
Regrettably, at this time, except for Liu Chengwang, everyone's attention was on the Princess Fu Le, and no one was paying attention to her.
Xin grabbed the handkerchief in her hand with a dark expression and looked over with an evaluating look.
Zheng Lingbo's facial features are exquisite, and her temperament is more masculine. She is also dressed in a way that is neat and appropriate, displaying an aura of vigor and vigor that is rare among ordinary girls.
Mulan Huiyan's appearance is slightly ordinary, but she is still as graceful and lovely as jade. Her air of noble elegance and nobility attracts attention.
Xin couldn't help but clench her teeth as she watched on.
She felt that in terms of appearance, she was really not inferior, and at the moment, a surge of jealousy rose up in her heart.
She gave her eyes a slight twist, looking at Liu Chengwang with a hint of envy, and softly praised, "Zheng elder sister is so good. She can talk to so many people with ease and confidence. Unlike me, I know nothing and get shy when there are too many people around, unable to say a word."
Upon hearing this, Liu Chengwang subconsciously turned towards Zheng Lingbo, seeing her chatting and joking with a group of scholars, and unconsciously his face darkened.
He was quite annoyed with Zheng Lingbo.
But usually, Zheng Lingbo always clings to him and doesn't pay attention to others. She is such a beautiful woman, so even though Liu Chengwang is annoyed, he can't help but feel a bit smug in his heart.
At this moment, seeing the crowd surrounding her, she couldn't help but sneer and say, "Seeking popularity!"
Seeing Zheng Lingbo giving him no attention at all, he stopped for a moment and added, "Hmph! Cunningly manipulative!"
Xin secretly lowered her eyes and whispered, "Brother Chengwang, don't say that. The sister is not good at writing and calligraphy. This time she can communicate with so many scholars is really happy in her heart."
Zheng Lingbo's family is a military family. Compared to music, chess, painting and calligraphy, she indeed prefers practicing martial arts and swordsmanship. However, as an aristocratic family, she has learned all the necessary skills. Xin's words are really too biased.
But Liu Chengwang didn't feel anything wrong with it.
He and Zheng Lingbo have known each other since childhood, so of course he knows that Zheng Lingbo was naughty as a child and didn't like to read. Although she later encountered poetry and literature, Liu Chengwang had already formed the impression that she didn't understand literature. This impression had never been changed.
He, standing by the side, for some reason, became more and more annoyed with each passing moment. He intentionally spoke loudly to Xin, "
"Hin, didn't you also write a poem? This is a rare opportunity. Why not recite it now and let everyone here offer some advice?"
Xin was surprised to open her eyes wide, her cheeks turned scarlet, and she shyly complained, "Brother Chengwang!"
Liu Chengwang had a certain reputation for talent, otherwise he wouldn't have the capital to be arrogant and proud. He immediately received support: "Oh? What is such a wonderful sentence? Please share."
Xin saw that everyone's eyes were curious, and she felt much more at ease. She smiled shyly and said, "It was an accidental creation. It can't compare to the county princess's talent and is really not worthy of being appreciated by the elite."
Zheng Lingbo heard this and unconsciously rolled her eyes.
However, the scholars present at the scene, seeing face for Liu Chengwang, were laughing and encouraging her to share. They said she was humble and let her speak up.
Hin stepped forward and recited, "The lotus leaves are lush and green, lushly giving rise to green waves, fish playing among the lotus leaves..."
She moved her eyes, and with a slight glance at Zheng Lingbo, she added the last sentence: "Behold the leaves, but not the water." She smiled and said: "I had a sudden inspiration and just wanted to share it as a piece of crude material to make everyone smile."
Whether it was triggered by a sudden inspiration or not, it didn't matter now.
Today, the scholars had gathered together to appreciate lotus flowers and compose poems, so from that perspective, Hin's five-character poem was considered an above-average work. Naturally, there were some who praised it out loud, making Hin hesitate between laughter and not laughing for a moment.
At this moment, Liu Chengwang opened his mouth with a somewhat eccentric tone: "Hin is really modest. Unlike some people who have no ink and water in their stomach, they only know how to seek popularity."
Zheng Lingbo: "..."
She let out a cold laugh, this was pointing at her.
She had only felt complicated emotions and felt it was a hassle, not that she was really afraid of Liu Chengwang. Hearing this with obvious insinuation, she directly raised her eyebrows and looked over, smiling and frowning, "Who is the third prince Liu talking about?"
Liu Chengwang hesitated for a moment, not quite catching on to the fact that Zheng Lingbo addressed him as "Liu San."
Hin looked at his expression and felt some unease, so she gently pulled his sleeve, making him snap out of it. Then she said in a neutral tone, "Of course, some people will understand."
Zheng Lingbo, without any concealment, directly rolled her eyes at Liu Chengwang and sneered, "I have no idea what you're talking about."
This action instead surprised everyone.
Firstly, some of the scholars had seen how attentive Zheng Lingpo was to Liu Chengwang before, and secondly, they had never seen a noblewoman like her who would roll her eyes.
Liu Chengwang was instantly enraged.
Liu Chengwang was not usually someone who couldn't control his temper. It was just that since Zheng Lingbo got sick at his house last time, her attitude had been quite strange, and Liu Chengwang found it quite uncomfortable.
Without realizing it, he still treats Zheng Lingpo as the little pitiful one who allows him to beat and scold. With a reflex action, he reached out to hit her across the face, and naturally criticized, "What kind of attitude is this?"
Zheng Lingpo, of course, will not let him take the initiative, before the onlookers around were surprised and blocked him, she directly pushed Liu Chengwang's wrist and kicked him hard on the shin.
Liu Chengwang was unprepared and stumbled forward, nearly falling.
Originally, Zheng Lingpo and Mo Rong Huiyan were staying near the boat railing to avoid the crowd, leaning against the railing and chatting. The other people didn't move their places when they came around, so when Liu Chengwang stumbled forward like that, he fell towards Zheng Lingpo's side.
Zheng Lingpo pulled Mo Rong Huiyan aside to avoid him.
Liu Chengwang, as expected, tumbled headlong over the side of the boat.
"Pūtōng" - a big splash of water rose up, and the lotus leaf was pressed under the water.
Everyone was stunned.
For a long time, they watched Liu Chengwang floating in the water, struggling to regain consciousness.
It was Xin who suddenly screamed and rushed to the boat edge, shouting "Brother Chengwang!"
She was almost dragged down by Liu Chengwang as well, but luckily, her clothes got caught on the railing, and she didn't fall in. However, she tripped and fell on her back, lying there for a few seconds until she regained consciousness.
