bestfiction Chapter 328 Calligraphy
Chapter 328 Calligraphy
"Your Highness, I am very curious about the daughter of Minister Xiao. I have heard that Miss Xiao is exceptionally talented. Would you be so kind as to allow us to admire her?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Sizhe looked at the girl with a slightly cold gaze. The expression on the girl's face was not what she said; she clearly wanted to watch the show and make her sister look foolish.
However, she might be disappointed. Although Yue'er doesn't show up often, her talents haven't diminished.
However, this woman needs to be thoroughly investigated after this is over, so as not to cause any more trouble for Yue'er in the future.
"Which one is Minister Xiao's daughter?" The eldest princess looked around curiously.
Xiao Siyue was also very surprised when she heard this, and she didn't know whether she should swallow the snack she had just eaten.
She looked toward the source of the sound and saw a girl she didn't recognize looking at her smugly, her expression full of provocation.
Who is this? She shouldn't have offended anyone, right? Is she crazy? Why can't she watch a perfectly good performance and has to pick a fight?
Everyone followed the girl's gaze and looked at Xiao Siyue, some out of curiosity, others out of anticipation of a good show.
Xiao Siyue swallowed the pastry in her mouth in a few bites, took the handkerchief handed to her by Chuntao and wiped her mouth, then immediately stood up: "This humble woman, Xiao Siyue, greets Your Highness the Princess. May Your Highness be well."
The eldest princess looked at Xiao Siyue with kind eyes: "You are the daughter of Minister Xiao? How old are you this year?"
"Your Highness, I am thirteen years old this year."
"Thirteen years old, truly the age of blossoming youth. Just now, Miss Liu said she wanted to see you showcase your talents. Would you be willing?" The Princess knew that Xiao Siyue's father was a favorite of Emperor Zhou, and she was unwilling to make things difficult for Xiao Siyue over such a trivial matter. If Xiao Siyue was unwilling, she would naturally not force her, hence the question.
"This humble woman is of limited talent and learning, but since Miss Liu wishes to see it, I will naturally not refuse her request. So, I will make a fool of myself." Xiao Siyue glanced at Miss Liu indifferently before walking onto the stage.
Although she has some knowledge of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, her best skill is calligraphy, which she started practicing at the age of five, so she plans to write a piece of calligraphy.
In recent years, besides initially copying Xiao Qinian's calligraphy, Xiao Siyue has also found many rare and unique copies, so she has learned several different calligraphic styles.
Her best work is in running script, which is also her favorite font.
Chun Tao quickly prepared the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone for Xiao Siyue. Xiao Siyue was wearing a dress with wide sleeves today, so to prevent ink stains from getting on her sleeves while writing, she held the brush in her right hand and gently pinched her sleeve with her left hand, her movements graceful and free.
Before long, a piece of calligraphy was completed.
As Xiao Siyue wrote, everyone watched her. Some who were just curious before were now surprised. The moment this seemingly delicate girl picked up a pen, her aura changed completely. She became like a dashing and confident knight-errant, captivating everyone's attention.
Everyone was also very curious about Xiao Siyue's handwriting and wanted to know how well she wrote it.
The most composed people among these people were the Xiao family. They had great confidence in Xiao Siyue's calligraphy skills, and in their hearts, no one could compare to Xiao Siyue.
She only paid special attention to that Miss Liu from before. For some reason, this woman seemed to have some malice towards Xiao Siyue. Xiao Siyue was never one to show off and hadn't planned to display her talents before.
Xiao Siyue put down her pen and said to the Princess, "Your Highness, I have finished writing. I hope you will give me some pointers."
"Quickly bring it over so I can take a look." Just now, when Xiao Siyue was writing, she was also attracted by the confidence she exuded, and she waved her hand impatiently.
Xiao Siyue nodded slightly, and Chun Tao immediately understood. She gently picked up the calligraphy on the table, followed Xiao Siyue off the stage, and then faced the Princess with the calligraphy.
Everyone then saw the contents of the paper clearly: a long poem written in running script.
"Is this Li Bai's 'Bring in the Wine'?" Although the princess did not know who Li Bai was, she had seen the poetry collection sold by Songyue Bookstore, and this was a poem recorded in it.
“What the Princess says is true.” This poem was Xiao Siyue’s favorite, so she subconsciously wrote it down this time.
"Miss Xiao is so young, yet she has shown amazing skill and profound knowledge in the field of calligraphy. She is indeed worthy of being Lord Xiao's daughter. Like father, like daughter." The Princess couldn't help but admire Xiao Siyue. Young ladies from prominent families in the capital usually learn the beautiful regular script, and very few of them learn the running script.
"You flatter me, Your Highness."
At this moment, the eldest prince also came out and praised Xiao Siyue's calligraphy, saying, "The strokes are elegant and natural, the structure is ingenious and varied, and the spirit is upright and peaceful. Every detail can be described as 'perfect.' Miss Xiao's calligraphy skills are truly admirable."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness." Xiao Siyue bowed slightly, performing a graceful and standard curtsy. A humble smile graced her beautiful face, as captivating as a flower blooming in spring. Seeing this, others curiously gathered around, their gazes fixed on Xiao Siyue, but their opinions and attitudes towards her varied. Some showed admiration, secretly marveling at Xiao Siyue's exceptional talent; while others revealed expressions of envy and disdain, seemingly believing it was merely a matter of luck. However, Xiao Siyue maintained her composure and calmness, completely unaffected by the outside world.
Gu Yunze nudged Xiao Siyue's arm: "Siyu, Siyue's calligraphy skills are so high, why didn't you say anything before?"
Xiao Siyu ignored it. He hadn't mentioned it before, and he couldn't exactly tell everyone how good his sister's calligraphy was.
"Siyu, Siyue's calligraphy skills should be even higher than yours."
"Yes, Yue'er is smart, and she has a special talent for calligraphy, which I can't compare to." Xiao Siyue's face was full of pride.
"What else do we not know about Siyue? Tell me about it." Gu Yunze was very curious and wanted to know what other surprises this little girl he had met before had.
"There's a lot you don't know. My sister is exceptionally talented." Xiao Siyu tilted his head back, as if he were the one saying that.
Lu Zhijin, who was sitting next to the two, was also listening intently. It was the first time he had ever known that the little girl his mother adored had such a side to her.
I had met her a few times before, and I felt that Xiao Siyue's personality was somewhat changeable. Sometimes she was as lively as a child who hadn't grown up, and other times she was so calm and composed that she didn't seem to have the maturity that someone her age should have.