strictlysupreme Chapter 378 You are not worthy to be compared with her
Chapter 378 You are not worthy to be compared with her
Miss Zhao made outrageous remarks.
Gu Xixi retaliated on the spot, also bringing up the unseen Imperial Censor Zhao, achieving a great result with minimal effort.
If Miss Zhao were smart, she would have restrained herself at this moment.
She wouldn't ruin her reputation.
Unfortunately, she was determined to persist.
An Qinghe is a good friend of Gu Xixi, and speaking out for justice is a sign of friendship.
Jiang Mingyuan is Gu Xixi's cousin, so it's perfectly understandable that he would protect his own family.
He Jinglan, as the hostess of the banquet, naturally wouldn't sit idly by.
"Boss Gu is not only my best friend He Jinglan, but also a distinguished guest of the He family."
"If anyone here still disagrees, they can now leave with Miss Zhao and we won't see them off."
The last sentence was sharp and authoritative, conveying an air of authority without anger.
After a moment of silence, no one got up.
Miss Zhao looked around and suddenly let out a cold laugh, "Why is everyone so quiet?"
"Don't you also think that a mere commoner woman is not worthy of sitting on equal footing with you!"
He Jinglan's eyes darkened slightly. "Disrupting the banquet? Get out immediately!"
In the He family mansion, He Jinglan's words were tantamount to direct orders.
Green Wax and Light Pearl led several maids forward to surround Miss Zhao.
"Please leave now, Miss Zhao."
The attitude was polite and impeccable, yet it carried an unquestionable air.
Zhao's personal maid could only timidly remind her, "Miss, this is someone else's house, don't suffer a loss..."
The He family was a prestigious family with a deep-rooted tradition, far superior to the Zhao family.
He Jinghui, at a young age, has already risen to the position of Minister, and recently made new contributions in the fight against locusts.
Miss Zhao has always loved to compare herself to others in terms of power and status. Even if she's stupid, she knows who she can't afford to offend.
If the commotion continues, He Jinglan is really willing to let these maids drag her out by force.
That would only make us lose face and become a laughingstock.
Miss Zhao took a deep breath, "Fine, I'm leaving. Isn't it just that your He family is bullying us with their power?"
She took a few steps, then suddenly turned to look at Gu Xixi and said sarcastically, "You say I'm idle, but what skills do you have?"
"Didn't you also get to sit here by currying favor with Miss He? You're just a bully who relies on your master's power!"
He Jinglan almost laughed out of anger, "You're asking about her skills?"
"I'm afraid that even if she told you what she knows, you wouldn't understand."
Dou Rongshan nodded while chewing on the Eight Treasures Cake. "That's right, who would believe that she poisoned several ruthless bandits?"
The Eight Treasures Cake was a bit dry and she choked a little when she swallowed it. She quickly grabbed the crystal bowl in the middle.
Dou Rongshan gulped down two mouthfuls, breathed a sigh of relief, and her eyes lit up.
She looked at the orange liquid in the covered bowl. What was this?
It tastes so good!
It has a perfect balance of sweet and sour, and the tea aroma also has a unique fragrance.
Miss Zhao remained unconvinced, saying, "Since she's so capable, why is she afraid to tell everyone?"
"Could it be that all we can do is dig up soil and plant crops?"
Seeing that Gu Xixi didn't speak, Miss Zhao covered her mouth and laughed a few times, looking smug, "Don't make people laugh."
"Digging soil and planting crops is something that any lowly person is born with the ability to do. What kind of skill is that!"
The men's section watched quietly.
Since it was a dispute between women, and the other people were neither relatives nor friends, nor were they the hosts today, it was really not appropriate for them to get involved.
Even He Jinghui simply observed the situation.
It was agreed that the younger sister would make all the decisions regarding the female guests, and as the older brother, he had to respect that.
But what if Jinglan gets angry with that girl?
Just like when you were a child and someone bullied you, you would look to your older brother with pitiful eyes, seeking his protection...
He Jinghui sighed with worry.
Then let's just have someone throw that guy surnamed Zhao out.
Alternatively, we could consider throwing it even further away, outside the gate of the Zhao residence.
That old scoundrel Zhao Yushi still opposes locust eradication; it's good to embarrass him.
He Jinghui was lost in his own thoughts.
The regent's cool voice rang out from the quiet men's section.
"Her skills?"
"She was the first to discover that there would be a locust plague in the capital region. In order to save food and ensure the survival of the people, she offered advice and suggestions to His Majesty."
A slight commotion arose in the banquet hall.
It turns out that the mysterious person who proposed the locust eradication strategy was actually a woman of ordinary background!
Miss Zhao stared in disbelief, her face slowly draining of color.
She doesn't care about any locust eradication strategies.
But she didn't expect that Gu Xixi had already met the emperor.
What shocked her even more was that the usually aloof Regent actually spoke up for Gu Xixi.
Miss Zhao was still in a daze when she heard the Regent's indifferent voice continue:
"Her uniquely formulated locust control medicine can kill more than 50% of locust eggs, and she has proposed effective strategies for subsequent eradication."
"To foresee and prevent locust plagues in advance is unprecedented in history books, truly a feat never before accomplished."
"As for farming, she can cultivate tea trees herself and graft fruit trees into shapes she has never seen before."
“If ordinary people follow her methods to farm, the grain yield per acre can increase by about 30%.”
Miss Zhao is clueless and doesn't understand these things.
However, there are many knowledgeable people present.
A wealthy woman said, "The grain items on the annual supply list from my family's estate are basically unchanged."
"If the yield increases by 30% per mu, it adds up to a considerable amount."
Some of the male guests nodded in agreement.
What the Regent said was truly inspiring.
The crowd, disregarding whether the prince had finished speaking, immediately began to discuss the matter.
"If this can be promoted nationwide, within a few years our great cause will surely have ample food and a strong army. What will we have to fear from foreign enemies?"
"That is why we say agriculture is the foundation of a country. Only when there is enough food can we talk about other things."
"Since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has attached great importance to the people's livelihood, which is why he has issued a series of decrees to allow the people to recuperate and thrive."
"It seems His Majesty values this young lady highly..."
Gu Xixi sat back down, feeling utterly exhausted.
I originally wanted to keep a low profile, but in the end, I couldn't keep a low profile at all.
He Jinglan sat close to her, her face full of smiles. "Even if he doesn't say anything now, I believe that one day you will become famous for your own abilities and let everyone see what you have done."
"However... he was just acting out of love and concern, so don't take it to heart, okay?"
Gu Xixi smiled and said, "Never mind, it wasn't a secret to begin with, let him say what he wants."
Miss Zhao walked slowly, as if in a daze, until she was almost at the front door.
At this moment, everyone heard Mu Nanzhao ask calmly, "What Boss Gu has done so far is not all that she knows."
"In my opinion, let's leave Miss Zhao aside for now and talk about your father, Imperial Censor Zhao."
"What skills does he possess that can compare to his?"
Miss Zhao's face turned deathly pale.
An Qinghe chuckled, "What I mean is, compared to you, there's no comparison."
"Compared to your father, he can't compare."
He turned to look at Mu Nanzhao, "Is that what you mean?"
Mu Nanzhao neither agreed nor disagreed.
The guests either lowered their heads to suppress their laughter or openly mocked with their eyes.
Zhao Jiaxian was first looked down upon by the top scholar and then disliked by the regent.
Even though Censor Zhao was just sitting at home, he had already been labeled as someone who disregarded the people's livelihood, contradicted the emperor, was incompetent in managing his household, and lacked ability.
Of course, all of this is thanks to his beloved daughter.