It was almost the end of the year and the three senior brothers were all busy, so Zhao Ruxi had no chance to see Wu Zong again; Xiao Ruotong was also busy attending a banquet with Princess Zhennan and did not come to Suiping Mansion again.

"We received more invitations this year than last year, and invitations were sent to several counties and princes."

On this day, Mrs. Zhu came to Zhao Ruxi with a large stack of invitations: "See if you choose to participate or not go at all. You have to have a reason not to go. The reason from last year cannot be used again."

Last year, because of the conflict between Concubine Jin and Princess Shang De, Zhao Ruxi didn't want to cause trouble and was too lazy to socialize. At that time, the old lady asked her to use the excuse of being ill and turn down all the invitations.

It would be bad to use this as an excuse again this year. Firstly, it would be bad for the old lady, and secondly, it would be false once I hear this excuse.

"I know that I won't use last year's excuse if you don't tell me." Zhao Ruxi said, "It's unlucky."

As she said this, she frowned: "I can't find any other good excuse."

She was afraid of trouble. She didn't want to go to these invitations, and she wasn't in the mood to go. But if she didn't want to offend anyone, she had to find a good excuse. But what excuse should she make?

Zhu took out an invitation card from it: "Do you want to go to the banquet at Zhennan Palace? If you go to the banquet at Zhennan Palace, you have to go to the banquet at Jingping Palace. Otherwise, it will not be justified."

King Zhennan and King Jingping are both county kings, at the same level. Zhao Ruxi went to attend the banquet of Prince Zhennan, but refused Prince Jingping. That was a shame for Prince Jingping, and he was hated by others.

But Zhao Ruxi had no interest in Prince Jingping's Fourth Young Master, so she definitely couldn't go to this banquet.

But because of this, he did not go to the appointment with Zhennan Prince's Mansion, which was not justified by Princess Zhennan and Xiao Ruotong.

Over the past year, Princess Zhennan has been very good to Zhao Ruxi. From time to time, she asked people to send some silks and satin food to Zhao Ruxi. When she encountered good jewelry, she would also give her one or two pieces. The things were not particularly expensive, but they were full of charm.

She was affectionate and valued. Although Zhao Ruxi returned the gift, she had to attend the banquet.

Zhao Ruxi frowned even more after hearing this.

"Mom, let me think about this," she said.

Mrs. Zhu nodded, left the invitation with Zhao Ruxi, and then returned to the main courtyard.

As soon as Zhu left, Zhao Ruxi asked in her mind: "System, how is the situation at the border? Is it more tense?"

The system first quotes: "One thousand points."

Originally, when Zhao Ruxi asked him to inquire about the situation at the border, he had already received three thousand points. Now to add some information, he did not dare to quote a high price. One thousand points would be more reasonable.

"Okay." Zhao Ruxi agreed simply.

The system knows that it is because its quotation is honest that the host agreed so readily. If it quoted a high price, it would definitely not be able to earn even a thousand points.

"Wait a moment." The system said and stopped making any sound.

Zhao Ruxi began to practice calligraphy.

That day, Xiao Ruotong gave her some guidance and gave her her own style of calligraphy. She also discovered that after earning 156 points by writing 40 or 50 characters, she tried it as soon as Xiao Ruotong left and found that she had indeed practiced it.

An article of thirty words can earn more than 150 points.

She was surprised at that time.

Master Mingcang's calligraphy must be 100% similar to get 100 points; how could she get such a high score for her own words?

The system explained to her: "If you learn Master Mingcang's calligraphy, no matter how much it looks like it's someone else's, you're just copying it, and you'll never become a master. But you can add your own style and make it your own."

Yes, that is innovation, just like your original painting method. As long as you practice your calligraphy more maturely, you can become a master. The points will naturally be different."

"Then how can I only earn 100 points for a painting now?" She said unconvinced.

"That's because there are many other people's painting techniques in it, you just mix them up and use them."

Zhao Ruxi: "..." Okay.

She always thought that the upper limit was 100 points, but now she found that as long as she innovated, there was no upper limit, so she practiced more diligently. She also tried to use her own painting methods as much as possible when drawing, and her points began to increase.

This time the system didn't let her wait long. When Zhao Ruxi had finished practicing three words and was about to stop writing for a while and read a book, the system's voice rang in her mind: "Host, our army's food and grass at the border have been burned, and the nearby cities

The food reserves were also burned.”

Zhao Ruxi was shocked: We have finally reached this point.

She asked: "Have you sent someone for help?"

The system continued: "The messenger sent by the Fu family to ask for help was ambushed halfway. Fortunately, the people sent by the fifth prince rescued him and saved his life, but he was seriously injured; the Fu family sent another messenger.

A team of cavalry came to ask for help. This team is also in extremely difficult danger. Of the twenty people sent, there are only five left. They will probably be able to reach the capital tomorrow."

Although Zhao Ruxi is waiting for the news, she also knows that as soon as the news comes out in the court tomorrow, the situation of singing and dancing in the capital will change - the border soldiers are fighting bloody battles and suffering from hunger. The wealthy families in the capital are still holding banquets

, wine pool and meat forest, not only Xiao Ge was so angry that he wanted to chop off people's heads, but the people were probably also very dissatisfied.

So she doesn't have to worry about whether to go to the party or not.

But she couldn't feel happy at all.

She also knows that those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters, and temporary sacrifices are for the final victory.

If she and Xiao Lingyan had not known the plot, one hundred thousand soldiers would have died this winter; if Xiao Lingpu and Xiao Lingyan had not taken this opportunity to trick the prince and the third prince into a trap, when the third prince ascended the throne, most of the aristocratic families in the capital would have been destroyed.

After the purge, the politics behind it may not be very clear.

Therefore, these necessary procedures have to be carried out, and there is no way to sacrifice a small number of people. Moreover, these people are sent by the third prince to deliver information to foreign enemies so that they can be killed. It is all the fault of the third prince. She

There is no need to bear these life debts on yourself and Xiao Lingyan

But seeing things develop to this point, she still felt uncomfortable.

"Are the provisions and winter clothes prepared by the Fifth Prince still in good condition?" she asked again.

"Yes, no one found it." The system said.

Zhao Ruxi finally felt relieved.

"Okay, please help me pay attention to these things. Points will be deducted when the time comes." Zhao Ruxi said.

Before the system could get confused, she gave up the idea: "Don't think about deducting points randomly. I know how many points it costs to inquire about any information. I won't care too much about you during this period.

Because it is easier for me to earn points than before, I want to treat you better. If you are not honest, I will not buy the news. You must know that these are all under Xiao Lingyan's control, and I am very confident about his IQ and ability. Ask about it

For a moment, I just care about state affairs and gossip."
Chapter completed!