"The quarrel of the younger generation" is not an allusion to the struggle for the throne between the prince and King An.
"Xiao Guogong, please don't interfere." Isn't this a warning to Xiao Guogong not to get involved in the fight for the crown prince?
He also reminded Xiao Guogong that the emperor was still there and asked him to restrain himself. The fight between gods was indeed extraordinary.
"Your Highness, you have grown up now. I still remember that when you were a child, your prince cried when you fell down."
Duke Xiao sneered coldly.
"What the Duke said is that people come from childhood. Only when you live to the age of the Duke can you laugh at other people's childhood."
When he was a child, he fell down and hit a stone. It hurt so much that he cried a lot. When Xiao Guogong saw him, his father punished him and reprimanded him: "You are the prince and the future king of a country. You cannot shed tears."
Don't be seen by any outsider, otherwise, your weakness will eventually kill you."
From then on, he never cried again, until just now.
Duke Xiao has held a high position of power for so many years. When he looks cold, the pressure is not something that ordinary people can bear. However, the prince looks directly at him without any pressure at all.
The emperor was angry at first, but he allowed these officials to become lawless and even quarreled in front of him.
But seeing that the prince was so at ease, he felt even more relieved.
Over the years, he has supported Concubine Xiao and Duke Xiao's family just to give his son a rival, one who can temper him into steel. Now, his prince has indeed grown into a towering tree and can take charge of his own business.
"alright!"
The emperor's face turned cold and he scolded majestically, and there was immediately silence.
"We haven't had enough arguments in the court, and we have to fight at the palace banquet. You are really becoming more and more successful."
"I am aware of my guilt."
Both those who participated and those who did not participate, the courtiers stood up and apologized.
"Okay, sit down and let the party continue."
Xiao Feifei was the last one to dance, and she danced Sikong Yu's "Tears of a Lover".
Xiao Feifei danced, sending a wave of tenderness towards the prince Jun Lingyun from time to time. Unfortunately, Jun Lingyun only lowered his head to drink tea and didn't even look at her.
She practiced this piece because she originally wanted to dance it for the prince, but her wish was not fulfilled. She was upset and her legs were weak. She turned around and almost fell down, so she tried to calm herself down.
After finally finishing the dance, she almost collapsed. Unfortunately, from beginning to end, she didn't even get a look from the prince. She reluctantly returned to her seat.
The emperor looked at Eunuch Fu. Eunuch Fu was satisfied. He stepped forward and a maid brought a tray with many notes on it.
"Our emperor has come up with a good idea this year. First, write the names of all the ladies on slips of paper and distribute them to everyone. Then you will put the number one in your heart into the cardboard box."
"However, each family does not have its own lady's name. This way, it can be fair and impartial, and talents will not be ignored because of status."
Everyone nodded, it was indeed a good idea. In previous years, the first place was usually taken by the princess and Xiao Feifei.
The maids distributed notes to everyone and walked around holding the cardboard boxes.
Eunuch Fu began to roll call, and naturally there were civil servants taking notes.
"Princess!"
Sure enough, some people still voted for the princess, and the emperor still had to give her face. Although the princess danced well, she was definitely not at the top.
"Chu Yunxi!"
Everyone nodded, it was well deserved.
"Chu Yunxi!"
"Chu Yunxi!"
"Chu Yunxi!"
Xiao Feifei looked ugly. How could it be possible that she was Chu Yunxi, the legitimate daughter of Duke Xiao, and yet no one voted for her?
Chu Xueer also clenched her fists under the table and smiled softly at Chu Yunxi.
As a result, Chu Yunxi smiled so brightly back at her that she almost vomited blood.
"Chu Yunxi!"
"Chu Yunxi!"
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After a long list of Chu Yunxi, Xiao Feifei finally heard her name.
"Xiao Feifei!"
But she had nothing to be happy about. She thought it was an official who wanted to curry favor with her father. She was so angry that she almost threw the veil away, but because of the occasion, she had to hold it in.
The princess's little face was filled with happiness. She was not greedy. Sister Yunxi danced so well. She was like a goddess descending to earth. It was already a very happy thing to be as famous as her.
Mr. Fu doesn’t even need to count the votes, it’s clear at a glance.
"Chu Yunxi won the dance competition and invited Miss Chu to come forward to receive the award~"
Hearing Eunuch Fu calling her, Chu Yunxi quickly stepped forward and knelt down, taking the white jade plum blossom hairpin with both hands.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."
"Your dancing skills are truly outstanding. You deserve this."
The emperor praised.
"Don't lose sight of your original intention because of one gain or loss. You have to practice more."
Concubine Xiao warned.
Chu Yunxi heard a different meaning from these words. What was her original intention? In Xiao Guifei's view, her original intention was An Wangjun Hongyan, right? Ha!
"My daughter, please remember the teachings of the Imperial Concubine."
After receiving the reward and having listened to both good and bad words, Chu Yunxi retreated. Immediately afterwards, Eunuch Fu announced the start of the painting competition.
Everyone looked at the princess and heard her say:
"I will not participate in the next two competitions."
"Why is that? You don't want the lottery prize anymore?"
The emperor looked at his beloved princess lovingly.
"Back to my father, it's important for people to be self-aware. I saw Sister Yunxi's paintings and heard the music. I feel ashamed and resigned to being the loser. So I took the initiative to withdraw from the competition. It saves everyone some time and has a nice meal and drink."
The princess's words were simple and unpretentious, which made everyone laugh. However, some of them were insinuated and had no self-awareness. At this time, they suppressed their blushes, but could not refute.
Chu Yunxi stood up and blessed the princess:
"The princess is humble. No one knows her talents. It's just that the princess' status is unparalleled. There is no need to delve too much into these little tricks. These are just the most superficial things. The princess is kind, intelligent, and tolerant. That's it.
Character is rare."
The more Princess Wantao sees her future sister-in-law, the more she likes her. The two of them smile knowingly and have a close friendship, as if they have been friends for many years.
"Okay, then let's all eat and drink well later. Don't let the princess's hard work be let down. Hahaha"
The emperor laughed heartily, and the atmosphere at the banquet became lively again.
Other ladies still have to go on stage to paint.
After a stick of incense, after the painting was completed, the emperor named Prince Hao:
"Zifeng, please comment first."
"Yes, uncle."
The maids held up the works of the young ladies for everyone to see. Jun Zifeng walked in front and began to comment on them one by one:
"The painting style is good, but the painting skills still need to be refined."
A young lady blushed and lowered her head. It was a bit embarrassing to be criticized by the talented and handsome Prince Hao for her poor painting skills.
"The painting is pretty good, but it lacks some flexibility and seems a bit rigid."
Another lady lowered her head.
"The painting is beautiful, peaceful and distant."
Chu Xueer curled her lips. She had practiced this painting countless times.
"It would be more interesting if we could have an independent one."
Jun Zifeng added another sentence.
"The colors are bold, the landscape is suitable, and it is pleasing to the eye."
Xiao Feifei raised her chin proudly, but the next moment, Jun Zifeng added as usual:
"It's just that he didn't draw the vastness of the landscape, which is a bit stingy."
Xiao Feifei was proud for a moment before she was knocked back to her original shape, and she picked up the teacup and drank it all.
"Drink less to avoid making a fool of yourself."
Her second brother Xiao Zhang reminded him angrily.
Xiao Feifei's eyes turned red when she thought of her ugly appearance before.
A group of young ladies have dark faces. Isn't there a painting that Prince Hao is satisfied with? I have to add one more sentence to make it difficult for others. Alas, the vicious-tongued immortal is not popular.
Jun Zifeng finally walked to Chu Yunxi's painting and fell silent.