Nalan Youyou's eating style was quite elegant, and it could be said to be pleasing to the eye. Not only were the young masters engrossed in the food, but even the Empress Dowager was also satisfied with Nalan Youyou's unpretentious manner of eating. She secretly nodded. The Empress Dowager turned to the servant girl beside her and asked,
"Whose daughter is that?"
The girl looked at Nalan Youyou." Empress Dowager, it's Nalan Youyou, the eldest daughter of the Nalan family."”
"Oh? From the Nalan Residence?" The empress dowager was a little hesitant when she heard Nalan Youyou's words. She had thought that it would be a good thing to marry this woman to the Crown Prince, but she didn't expect it to be Nalan's. Nalan's family was the military minister of the current dynasty, and they had a large army in their hands. Nalan Peiyi was also a person who only knew how to fight and had no political mind. However, if Nalan Youyou wanted to be the Crown Prince's concubine, it was naturally impossible. However, the Crown Prince's concubine had already been internally selected.
"Could it be that the Crown Prince has to marry two wives?”The empress dowager muttered. The servant girl beside her did not hear her clearly and lowered her head to ask again. The Empress Dowager shook her head, her heart constantly scheming.
When the Crown Prince sat down, he kept searching for the eldest daughter of the Nalan family. He only relaxed when he saw Nalan Youyou. Beiming Gu's gaze stopped on Nalan Youyou, but it was not as obvious as before. The Crown Prince's gaze also stopped on Nalan Youyou, and his brows could not relax.
She downed the wine in her hand angrily.
After the meal, there was naturally an entertainment program. The venue was directly chosen to be in the Qinghe Palace.
The group of people quietly walked to the Qinghe Palace and sat down one by one. As usual, the Emperor said some ceremonial words and then let everyone perform.
Everyone was well aware of what had happened today. On the surface, it was a birthday celebration for the Empress Dowager, but in reality, it was for the various princes and concubines. These young ladies of noble families were all dressed up beautifully, wanting to show their most beautiful side.
However, Nalan Youyou had already stolen the limelight just now, and now the pressure on them was even greater. However, even if the second prince was gone, there were still other princes. Moreover, the crown prince and the concubine had not been decided yet.
If he could get the Crown Prince's concubine, that would be pretty good. With this in mind, everyone put in all their effort to show off their talents.
The first to go on stage was a girl from the Minister's Residence. Her name seemed to be Ming Xiang, and she brought the entire scene to life with a dance. Nalan Youyou was not in the mood to watch any dance. She would only try her best to minimize her presence in the corner.
For a moment, the scene was lively. When it was Nalan Jingjing's turn to go on stage, Nalan Youyou raised her head and took a look. If she remembered correctly, in her previous life, Nalan Jingjing performed the piano at the birthday banquet. She played an ancient song called Liuchuan. Legend had it that this song was passed down by an ancient piano master. Its momentum was grand and magnificent.
Moreover, the score had been lost for a long time, but he did not expect it to be obtained by Nalan Jingjing. However, Nalan Youyou knew that the score in Nalan Jingjing's hand was incomplete. Later on, Nalan Jingjing had specially found countless people to complete the score for this matter, but it had long been beyond recognition.
Today, Nalan Jingjing was only playing one of the more complete pages, but it was enough to capture people's hearts. Nalan Jingjing walked elegantly to the center and bowed to the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and the others. Her movements were so elegant that no one could find any flaws.
Nalan Youyou looked at Nalan Jingjing's actions and could not help but nod her head. It seemed that Nalan Jingjing had not relaxed at all during this period of time. He had actually learned all of these. It was just that his movements were a little jerky and not particularly skilled, but it was enough.
Nalan Jingjing stretched out her slender fingers and elegantly placed them on the strings. With a " clang ", Nalan Jingjing elegantly picked up the strings. For a moment, it was like a mountain or an ocean. It was like a breath or a fog, and it was like a sound from the sky.
Nalan Youyou nodded. Although she hated Nalan Jingjing, she had to admit that Nalan Jingjing's zither skills were quite exquisite. In the current world, there were very few people who could match him.
The Qinghe Palace was completely silent except for Nalan Jingjing's zither music. Everyone was immersed in Nalan Jingjing's zither music. When the zither music stopped, everyone clapped violently.
The empress dowager sat high up on the throne and saw her smiling. Her eyes were filled with satisfaction. After Nalan Jingjing's duel, no one could stand up to her. Jiang Ruyan performed a unique sword dance on the spot. It could be said to be unique and ingenious.
For a time, Nalan Jingjing and Jiang Ruyan became the center of attention. Towards the end, everyone had performed a performance, but Nalan Youyou sat down quietly without any intention of moving.
"Very good, this widow has had a feast for the eyes today.”The Empress Dowager was so happy that she couldn't help but laugh, her eyes filled with satisfaction as she looked at Nalan Jingjing. Nalan Yanwan had only offered a poem, but it was so easy to write without any poetic soul.
Adding on the fact that the Emperor and the others were already extremely dissatisfied with the way she had acted at the birthday banquet, this made them even more certain that the Nalan family's Third Miss Nalan Yanwan was just an idiot.
"Long live the Empress Dowager!" Jiang Ruyan saw that Nalan Youyou hadn't entered the arena yet. She assumed that Nalan Youyou definitely didn't have any ability, so she didn't dare to enter the arena.
"Oh? It was the Jiang family's girl. But did she have anything to say?”The empress dowager glanced at Jiang Ruyan. Jiang Ruyan looked at the empress dowager and knelt on the ground.
"Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday. This official's daughter and the others have already performed and asked for the Empress Dowager's safety, but there are still people who have not paid their respects.”Jiang Ruyan pushed Nalan Youyou to death with every word.
The Empress Dowager was saying that Nalan Youyou did not perform on stage because she hoped that the Empress Dowager would die early. This was not a light crime.
"Oh? Who is so bold?" The Emperor's face darkened as he spoke with slight anger.
"This person is the Eldest Miss of the Nalan Residence, Nalan Youyou.”Jiang Ruyan pointed at Nalan Youyou and looked at her proudly. Her eyes were filled with provocation.
Weren't you quite arrogant just now? Let's see what you can do now!
Hearing Jiang Ruyan's words, the people on the stage were shocked. Beiming Ye, Beiming Gu, and Beiming Zhe all looked at Nalan Youyou worriedly.
Nalan Jingjing saw this and quickly stood up to report," Empress Dowager, please allow me to report. My eldest miss has been immersed in books since young and eldest sister rarely comes into contact with these things. Jingjing is willing to represent eldest sister to perform for the Empress Dowager and pray for the Empress Dowager's safety.”
Nalan Jingjing first said that Nalan Youyou only knew how to read books and had nothing else. Then, she said that she was performing on her behalf. Not only did she show her generosity, but she also showed her understanding and love for Nalan Youyou.
Nalan Youyou glanced at Jiang Ruyan, who had achieved her goal, and then at the hypocritical Nalan Jingjing. She elegantly stood up and walked to the center of the stage to bow deeply." Reporting to the Empress Dowager, Youyou only heard that the Empress Dowager likes to listen to music and watch dance. However, the instrument she brought today was accidentally broken, so she could not perform.”
"Big sister, you don't have to worry about Jingjing. Jingjing will just replace you. The Empress Dowager will definitely not pursue big sister's crimes.”Nalan Jingjing looked at Nalan Youyou worriedly. Those who didn't know better would think that they were sisters.
Nalan Youyou glanced at Nalan Jingjing and knew that she did not have good intentions. How could she listen to her? She only smiled and rejected Nalan Jingjing's good intentions." Thank you, Second Sister. It's just that it's better for me to come personally."”Nalan Youyou ignored Nalan Jingjing's resentful gaze and swept across the field. She saw the jade flute on Beiming Gu's table.
"Nalan Youyou greets the Fourth Prince.”
"Please rise." Seeing Nalan Youyou suddenly walk over and bow to him, he could not help but be stunned. In an instant, he returned to normal.
Nalan Youyou lowered her head and said," Nalan Youyou would like to borrow Your Highness 'jade flute. Is that possible?"”She knew that Beiming Gu had always been good at playing the flute, and he had a jade flute with him all year round. However, she did not know that this jade flute was left behind by Beiming Gu's birth mother. She had never lent it to anyone, or else she would not have come to borrow it today.
Hearing Nalan Youyou's words, everyone on and off the stage sucked in a breath of cold air and looked at Nalan Youyou sympathetically. When Beiming Ye and Beiming Yu saw Nalan Youyou borrow the flute from Beiming Gu, they couldn't help but worry for Nalan Youyou.
This flute belonged to Beiming Gu, and he had never allowed anyone to touch it. Now, Nalan Youyou actually borrowed it in front of so many people. Wasn't she looking for trouble?
Beiming Yu couldn't help but feel nervous for Nalan Youyou. Oh my god, if she knew that this would happen, she would have prepared a flute. If she went to borrow the flute from Fourth Brother now, wouldn't she be making things difficult for herself?!
Everyone's eyes were fixed on Nalan Youyou and Beiming Gu.
Beiming Gu looked at Nalan Youyou inquisitively and fell silent. The atmosphere in the hall became even more gloomy. Beiming Yu couldn't stand it anymore. She felt that if she continued to watch, she would be worried to death that Nalan Youyou wouldn't be able to borrow the flute.
Beiming Yu quickly ordered the servant girl beside her to fetch the flute. Just as she was about to speak, Beiming Gu reached out and handed the flute to Nalan Youyou." I'll give this flute to you today."”
"Ah?" Nalan Youyou looked at Beiming Gu in surprise. She only said that she wanted to borrow it, but she didn't say that she wanted it. Why did Beiming Gu give this flute to him?!
"Heavens!" This was even more shocking than the previous scene. Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air and could not believe what they had seen and heard!
" Fourth Brother…is he…crazy…" Beiming Yu rubbed her eyes in disbelief. Did she hear wrongly? Fourth Brother actually gave the flute to Nalan Youyou?!
When the Empress Dowager and the others saw this, their expressions changed. How could Nalan Youyou be so charming? Even Beiming Gu had given Nalan Youyou the flute that he had never allowed anyone to touch?# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:122120184:05AM
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