I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 85 The Eldest Princess and Consort Chen Argue

Upon seeing this, Gao Yunzhi immediately ordered people to prepare enthusiastically, as they could now watch a beautiful woman paint.

Before long, the painting tables in the center of the banquet were arranged in a row, and the fragrance of ink filled the air.

After taking her seat, Gao Shuyu confidently picked up her brush and began to draw.

She painted smoothly, each stroke decisive and swift.

Qin Jiuwei, on the other hand, painted very slowly, lacking the crispness and confidence of Gao Shuyu.

Gao Yunzhi was originally certain that Qin Jiuwei would win.

Seeing Gao Shuyu's appearance, her heart couldn't help but clench, and she began to worry about Qin Jiuwei.

After all, she had seen Gao Shuyu's paintings, which were quite famous among noble ladies.

Gao Yunzhi couldn't help but clench the handkerchief in her hand. She turned her head and glanced at Xie Jing, who was calmly drinking tea, and raised her eyebrows.

Is he not worried at all?

Xie Jing wasn't worried at all, because based on his understanding of his mother, she never did anything without being sure of the outcome.

If her mother couldn't do it, she would try every means to avoid it.

Runs faster than anyone else...

"I'm finished," Gao Shuyu said confidently, raising her chin slightly.

The noble ladies immediately surrounded them.

Gao Shuyu painted a picture of autumn chrysanthemums. The golden chrysanthemum petals gradually unfold under her brush, as if one could smell the delicate fragrance of chrysanthemums.

The chrysanthemums are more lifelike, with the veins of the branches and leaves clearly visible, as if they are about to leap off the paper.

A noble lady exclaimed in praise, "These chrysanthemums are painted as if by nature itself, capturing the essence perfectly. Your Highness is truly a master painter!"

Everyone nodded in praise, "The colors are so perfectly blended, the shades are just right, and it's no less beautiful than a real chrysanthemum."

"Of course, the princess learned painting in the palace, which is something that people from humble families can't compare to." As he spoke, his eyes kept glancing at Qin Jiuwei.

Upon seeing this, all the noble ladies couldn't help but cover their mouths with their handkerchiefs and laugh.

Qin Jiuwei is beautiful, and she married so well.

They only have better family backgrounds than her, so naturally they want to find a sense of superiority in that aspect.

Gao Shuyu stood in front of the table, her lips curled up in a smile, her eyes filled with pride and smugness.

She turned to look at Qin Jiuwei beside her, her expression haughty.

She'll make Qin Jiuwei kowtow to her later, so she'll realize her lowly status!

Even if she married Prince Xie, she was still not good enough for him!

Every word spoken by the noble ladies around her reached Qin Jiuwei's ears.

But she didn't even look up after hearing that; she just kept focusing on the painting in her hands.

After a short while, she also put down her pen.

"Jiuwei, you drew so well!" Gao Yunzhi was the first to praise.

Upon hearing that Qin Jiuwei had finished drawing, the noble ladies who had been surrounding Gao Shuyu quickly gathered around Qin Jiuwei's table.

Gao Shuyu also raised her chin and walked towards Qin Jiuwei.

She also wanted to see what Qin Jiuwei had drawn.

But no matter what she draws, it's definitely not as good as my own.

Gao Shuyu's gaze fell disdainfully on the drawing paper on the table, but the next moment, she froze on the spot.

Qin Jiuwei painted a landscape painting, with towering mountains and a majestic atmosphere. The ink tones varied in shades, creating distinct layers.

The ink is used in a balanced way, with varying shades, and the distant mountain peaks appear and disappear in the clouds and mist, giving people a sense of ethereal beauty.

The mountains are majestic and the ravines are deep, giving people an endless sense of weight and vastness.

At the foot of the mountain, a stream rushes down, its banks lined with lush vegetation. The interplay of the stream and the mountain scenery creates a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

"Your Highness, you paint so well! This landscape painting has an exquisite composition and profound artistic conception. It is truly a rare masterpiece," a noblewoman exclaimed in admiration.

Although the women were filled with envy and jealousy towards Qin Jiuwei, the painting was undeniably excellent, forcing them to admit it.

"I never imagined that the Crown Prince's wife was not only so beautiful, but also such a talented woman."

Gao Yunzhi also raised her chin slightly, "Of course, I've never seen such a beautiful landscape painting."

No wonder she spotted this beauty at first sight!

Qin Jiu gave her a reproachful look, "That's an exaggeration."

Gao Yunzhi snorted softly. She wasn't exaggerating at all; she genuinely thought Jiuwei's paintings were the best!

The eldest princess praised it, and everyone around her also began to compliment Qin Jiuwei's painting.

Although she wanted to flatter the princess, Qin Jiuwei's painting skills were truly excellent.

No matter how exaggeratedly they boast, they are completely genuine.

Gao Shuyu's expression changed instantly the moment she saw Qin Jiuwei's drawing.

Isn't Qin Jiuwei the concubine's daughter of the Qin family? Where did she learn such excellent painting skills?

Her painting skills were taught by court painters, and she had been learning since she was a child, yet she was still no match for Qin Jiuwei!

Gao Shuyu's delicate face instantly contorted.

Not only did Qin Jiuwei marry the Xie Shizi she had always longed for, but now she can't even compare to her in painting, which she excels at?

Am I destined to be completely dominated by Qin Jiuwei for the rest of my life?

Gao Shuyu bit her lower lip tightly, until her lips turned slightly white.

Mo Qingkui found it extremely grating to hear others praise Qin Jiuwei as a talented woman.

She can only write poetry, not paint.

After all, she had memorized those poems before, but painting requires years of accumulation and diligent practice day after day.

Mo Qingkui was very unhappy.

She originally thought that with her identity as a time-traveling woman, she would be able to overpower these feudal ancient women in every way.

But unexpectedly, there were aspects of myself that I couldn't match them in!

However, after only a brief moment of thought, she quickly regained her confidence.

Ah, why should she compare herself to these ancient people? She is different from them.

Putting her alongside them would be beneath her dignity.

Mo Qingkui's cold gaze swept over Qin Jiuwei and Gao Shuyu.

She disliked neither of these two people, and she disliked all talented women.

Only she deserves the title of talented woman.

But compared to that, she still disliked Qin Jiuwei more! Who told her to be so beautiful?

"The Crown Prince's wife's painting is indeed good, but I think the Princess's painting is better."

Mo Qingkui suddenly spoke up, her voice loud and clear, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

Upon hearing this, Gao Shuyu's eyes immediately lit up.

I thought I was sure I had lost this time, but I didn't expect that Consort Chen would recognize my talent.

"Is that so? This princess thinks Jiuwei's painting is better." Gao Yunzhi raised her chin slightly and looked directly at Mo Qingkui.

Everyone else is afraid of Consort Chen, but she isn't.

So what if she's targeting Mo Qingkui? What can Gao Xian do to her?

Upon hearing this, the noble ladies immediately exchanged bewildered glances.

The Eldest Princess and Consort Chen are arguing. Which side should they take?