Chapter 552: The Name of the Top Scorer
Ye Yiheng spoke indifferently again, "At that time, the Seventh Prince of Beiliang mocked the Commandery Princess for only being able to answer questions on female precepts and female education; it was then that I had those remarks."
As soon as the words were out, many nodded in agreement.
"Speaking does require considering the context. The Crown Prince and Princess Beilan share a deep and meaningful relationship, so such remarks are a form of protection!"
Li Yuyue hated it when people spoke about his sister. Even though he was in the spotlight at the moment, he couldn’t care less.
So, he stepped forward with a bow, "Emperor, people think that turtles are slow and fearful, reacting slowly. For example, if someone now mentioned painting a turtle, everybody would scornfully laugh."
"But I want to ask those present, have you forgotten the turtle’s ability to endure humiliation and persevere, its steadfast character?"
"Those who have obtained rankings in the Imperial Examination are all exceptional beings, dragons and phoenixes, so to speak. Those present here are dragons and phoenixes as well. Why do we hear laughter when someone talks about painting a turtle?"
"Turtles are known for their stable longevity; ’may you live as long as turtles and cranes’ is a blessing wishing someone a long life. Why would anyone laugh at that?"
Listening to the Crown Prince and her elder brother defending her in this way, Leng Yu Yan was very comforted.
These two were skilled in debate and argument.
Even though both of them seemed to think she was only fit for painting turtles, they had turned the situation around, and she truly admired them for that.
What Leng Yu Yan did not know was that, in the eyes of Ye Yiheng and Li Yuyue, her learning and talents were unparalleled.