Chapter 480: House Fight Turns into Thriller 19
But she still maintained that gentle smile, as if the turmoil around her had not touched her heartstrings. She turned gently, cast a soft gaze at Princess Jing'an, and said in a clear and pleasant voice: "Your Highness, Ruyan Douda would like to take this opportunity to present a poem to add a touch of poetry to the banquet."
Princess Jing'an's eyelashes trembled when she heard this, and a look of surprise flashed across her face, but she immediately regained her tranquil demeanor, with a gentle smile on her lips: "It is a blessing for us that Miss Ruyan has such a refined taste. Please."
Liu Ruyan took light steps and slowly walked to the front of the stage. She took a deep breath, as if to concentrate all her emotions in this moment, and then began to recite: "A spring flower viewing banquet, a time for sisters to meet. Our talents are different, so why bother to judge who is better."
Although her poems were neat and orderly, between the lines there was a hint of jealousy and unwillingness that was difficult to conceal. The wives of officials present all cast complicated and changing looks at her. They all understood tacitly that this poem was a subtle satire of Liu Ruyan on Liu Hui, but due to the occasion, it was inconvenient to express their dissatisfaction openly.
At this time, Liu Hui seemed to be out of the matter. She still sat in the crowd with a gentle smile and a calm and confident look in her eyes. She knew that her talent and wisdom had already won the recognition and respect of everyone. To her, those false jealousies and attacks were nothing but passing clouds.
Princess Jing'an looked around at the two sisters on the stage with different expressions, and couldn't help sighing helplessly. She knew very well that this seemingly glorious flower-viewing banquet was actually full of undercurrents, hiding many unknown secrets and entanglements. She decided to take action again, using her wisdom and gentleness to resolve this potential embarrassment.
"Dear guests, we gather here today to enjoy the beauty of spring and share happy times. If there are any unhappy matters, please put them aside for the time being. Look at the spring scenery in the garden and the talented women on the stage. Can't this make you forget the troubles of the world and indulge in this moment of tranquility and beauty?" Princess Jing'an's words were gentle and firm, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, warming everyone's heart.
Upon hearing this, the wives of the officials all nodded in agreement, and the gloom on their faces gradually dissipated. They began to let go of their prejudices and jealousies, and instead focused on the beauty and harmony of this flower-viewing banquet.
However, this episode did not end there. Liu Ruyan still kept that smile, as if the jealousy and unwillingness just now had never existed. She turned to look at Princess Jing'an again, and her voice was a little firm: "Your Highness, Ruyan would like to present another poem to add more elegance to this banquet."
Princess Jing'an was slightly startled when she heard this, but then she regained her peaceful smile and said, "It is rare that Miss Ruyan has such a refined taste. Please."
Liu Ruyan stood up again and walked to the front of the stage. She took a deep breath, as if to put all her emotions into this final recitation: "At the spring banquet, the sisterhood is hard to measure. We are all talented and talented, so why bother to judge our strengths and weaknesses?"
Her poems were still neat, but this time, she seemed to have deliberately restrained her jealousy and unwillingness, trying to face this contest with a more peaceful attitude. However, those wives of officials could still catch a hint of subtle complex emotions in her eyes. They all understood that the undercurrent between the sisters could not be calmed by a poem.
Liu Hui, however, still sat there, smiling gently and with a firm look in her eyes. She seemed to have seen through Liu Ruyan's inner world and understood all her struggles and unwillingness. But she did not choose to fight back, but faced it all with a more tolerant and understanding attitude. She knew that true talent and wisdom did not need to be proven through fighting.
Princess Jing'an once again looked at the two sisters on the stage with different expressions, and her heart was filled with complicated emotions. She knew that although this flower-viewing banquet seemed to be glorious on the surface, there were too many secrets and entanglements hidden behind it. She decided to help again, and with her wisdom and gentleness, she wanted to bring this banquet to a perfect end.
"Dear guests, we gather here today to enjoy the beautiful scenery and talk about friendship. If there is anything unpleasant, you might as well let it go. Look at the flowers in full bloom in the garden, and the talented women on the stage. They use their talents and wisdom to bring us endless joy and surprises. Shouldn't we cherish the beauty and harmony of this moment?" Princess Jing'an's words were gentle and firm, like a breeze in spring, blowing away the haze in people's hearts.
Upon hearing this, the wives of the officials all nodded in agreement, and the smiles on their faces became more sincere and brilliant. They began to let go of their prejudices and jealousies, and instead appreciated the beauty and harmony of the flower-viewing banquet with a more open and tolerant attitude.
At this time, Liu Ruyan finally broke free from the quagmire of jealousy and anger. She looked at the radiant Liu Hui on the stage, and she felt unprecedented admiration and envy. She knew that she would never be able to reach the height of Liu Hui, but she also learned a valuable lesson: jealousy and attack will only make oneself more painful and ugly. Only by letting go of the obsession and prejudice in your heart can you truly enjoy the beauty and harmony of life.
She took a deep breath, smiled and turned away. She decided that from now on, she would be her true self - a woman who would no longer be jealous, no longer attack, and only focus on her own growth and improvement. She knew that this road was not easy, but she was willing to work hard and persevere for it. Because she believed that as long as she persisted, she would have her own spring one day.
Under the guidance of Princess Jing'an, the wives of officials began to appreciate the beauty and harmony of the flower-viewing banquet with a more open and tolerant attitude. They talked with each other, shared their experiences, encouraged and praised each other. The atmosphere of the entire flower-viewing banquet became more harmonious and warm.
However, at this moment, a sudden change broke the tranquility and beauty. The little maid next to Liu Hui suddenly shook the cup of tea in her hand, and the whole cup of tea spilled on Liu Hui. The scalding tea instantly left a large stain on Liu Hui's delicate clothes, and the tea slid down her skin, scalding her so much that she couldn't help but scream.
"Ouch!" Liu Hui's cry was like a bolt from the blue, breaking the tranquility and harmony of the flower-viewing banquet. She stood up suddenly, looked down at her wet clothes, and a trace of anger and helplessness flashed in her eyes. Seeing this, the wives of the officials cast surprised and concerned glances. They didn't understand why such an accident happened. But Liu Ruyan and several young ladies of the official families seemed to have anticipated this scene. They quickly surrounded them, with concern and fake greetings on their faces.
"Sister, what's wrong with you? Why are you so careless?" Liu Ruyan spoke first, her voice gentle and concerned, but a hint of imperceptible pride and satisfaction flashed in her eyes. She seemed to have found some kind of balance and release at this moment, as if the jealousy and resentment before had disappeared with the pouring of this cup of tea.
Liu Hui looked up at Liu Ruyan, her eyes full of doubt and confusion. She didn't understand why Liu Ruyan appeared at this time and showed such concern and thoughtfulness. But she soon realized that Liu Ruyan was deliberately humiliating and provoking her. However, to everyone's surprise, Liu Hui did not choose to fight back or argue. She just smiled lightly and faced it all with an extraordinary calmness and composure.
"I'm fine, I was just scalded by the tea." Liu Hui's voice was calm and firm, as if this accident was just a small episode in her life. She turned to look at the wives of officials with an apologetic smile on her face: "I'm so sorry to have worried you all. I'll go change my clothes first, and everyone can continue to enjoy the flowers."
After saying this, she turned and left, leaving behind an elegant and determined back. The wives of the officials looked at her with admiration and appreciation. They knew that Liu Hui was not only talented and wise, but also had a tenacious and calm heart. Such a woman was truly worthy of their admiration and learning. Her voice was calm and firm, without any signs of panic or uneasiness.
"That's absolutely not possible," Liu Ruyan continued, her tone mixed with a bit of provocation and pride, "Sister, this dress was carefully prepared, and now it's been scalded like this by the tea, how can you still enjoy the flowers?"
Liu Hui couldn't help but feel furious when she heard this. She knew that Liu Ruyan was deliberately provoking her, trying to embarrass her in front of everyone. However, she also knew that she must not lose her mind at this moment, otherwise it would only make Liu Ruyan even more arrogant.
"Then, in your opinion, what should I do?" Liu Hui responded with a smile. Her tone revealed a hint of sarcasm and disdain, as if she had already seen through Liu Ruyan's little tricks.