At four, she could compose a poem in seven steps, and one poem about the Stork Tower made her famous in literary circles. At five, her skill at chess was unmatched, and even the greatest master admitted he could not compare. At six, her calligraphy became a style of its own, and people seeking her work came to her door without end. At seven, her mathematical skills surpassed countless scholars from rival nations, and all under heaven cried out that the girl was a prodigy!
Standing with her hands behind her back, she said, "My daddy taught me all of it."
Who is your daddy?
Scholars: "He's a literary star sent from heaven!"
Merchants: "He's the founding master of the trade!"
Officials: "He's a practical man of the court!"
Generals: "He's a god of war on the battlefield!"
Marshals: "He's the greatest marshal of them all!"
The Empress: "He's the Great Zhou Empire's foremost imperial consort!"
Xiao Chen: "I only wanted to lie flat. What can I do when I have a child to raise?"
