General Chu knew that Chu Yunxi had been in the palace of His Highness the Crown Prince for a few days. However, he had fought side by side with His Highness the Crown Prince. In his heart, although the Crown Prince had fierce methods, he was an upright gentleman and a true hero.
He believed that His Highness the Crown Prince would not harm his daughter, so that he could stop his daughter's unwanted thoughts.
Mrs. Chu was still a little worried, and the three Chu brothers also looked at their sister.
When Chu Yunxi saw her family, she burst into tears. They had their heads dislocated in their previous lives and died tragically like that, all because of her blindness. How could she not be excited to see them well now.
She turned her head and looked at Jun Lingyun pleadingly. Although Jun Lingyun was reluctant to let go, what man could bear such pitiful eyes?
He finally nodded and let her go to the Chu family's seat.
Only important ministers were invited to the spring banquet this time, and the emperor was present to celebrate the reunion. There were no separate seats for men and women. Instead, a round table was set up for the whole family to sit.
"Father, mother, brother." Chu Yunxi saluted and sat down.
"Xi'er, what on earth is going on?"
Mrs. Chu couldn't help but asked in a low voice.
"Mother, don't worry, His Royal Highness and I are very close. I will tell you in detail about Chu Xueer when I get home. Don't worry, I won't be confused again in the future."
"Hmph, you'd better remember your identity, be calm, and don't embarrass yourself again."
General Chu snorted coldly. He was really disappointed with this daughter who couldn't carry it clearly.
Chu Yunxi lowered her head. Her father's reprimand did not wrong her. In her previous life, wasn't it because she was unsatisfied with her position that she caused the genocide?
She could only calm down her father's anger after returning home.
The three brothers couldn't say much on this occasion, so they could only suppress their concern for their sister.
Jun Lingyun went to the emperor, bowed and took his seat.
"Father, I wonder what the prize of today's banquet is? My daughter can't wait for a long time."
The speaker was the eighth princess Jun Wantao, who was only twelve years old. She had some baby fat and was very cute. She was the emperor's favorite daughter. Her mother-in-law only gave birth to her and she could not have any more children. Concubine Xiao said to her,
There is also a lot of laissez-faire to show tolerance and generosity.
In her previous life, after Chu Yunxi entered the palace, she lived in the cold palace. Only the eighth princess would visit her from time to time.
"You only think about the winnings, but you won't be able to compete for a while, so don't cry."
The emperor was in a better mood and ordered his people to win the prize. The annual spring banquet was not only to enhance the relationship between the emperor and his ministers, but also to be a date for young boys and girls of suitable age from each family. Therefore, letting the young ladies compete in their talents was the highlight of every banquet.
The first thing that was brought to the table was a white jade plum blossom hairpin. It was exquisitely made and looked like a bright red plum blossom blooming in the snow. It was obvious at first glance that it was worth a lot, and it made all the ladies' eyes sparkle and they were ready to move.
"This is the prize for being the best in dance."
Mr. Fu, who was beside the emperor, introduced him to everyone.
Another palace maid brought a tray, on which was placed a set of gold ornaments in the shape of butterflies and hollow carvings, which were vivid and vivid. There were not only hairpins and steps, but also a pair of butterfly earrings. The woman must be very smart when she wears them.
"This is the prize for the best in painting skills. Both of these are made by the most powerful technicians in our palace. They are not available outside."
Eunuch Fu knows how to whet people's appetites.
When Chu Yunxi looked at these two kinds of gifts, she also felt fond of them, but she had no intention of taking them. She had always been indifferent to these external things.
Jun Lingyun didn't care even more. If Xi'er wanted something better than this, he would get it for her.
"So, if you can win two top prizes, you can get both of these prizes?"
Xiao Guogong's youngest daughter, Xiao Feifei, couldn't help but ask questions. The only one who dared to interrupt at this time was Xiao Guifei's sister.
Seeing that the emperor was not dissatisfied, Eunuch Fu replied: "Miss Xiao is smart, that's exactly what she is."
Xiao Feifei immediately showed an expression of determination to win. With her family background, no one here except the princess would dare to really compete with her.
Chu Yunxi narrowed her eyes. In her previous life, Xiao Feifei had often made things difficult for her. When Jun Hongyan snubbed her, he always came to ridicule her every time he entered the palace.
After he pushed her into the pool and almost drowned her, Jun Hongyan said what he said when he found out:
"She is young and ignorant. Are you ignorant too? From now on, stand farther away from the edge of the pool. If you cause trouble, you will be punished by shutting yourself up and thinking about your mistakes."
Her heart was knotted with pain at that time. They were only half a year apart, and these words pierced her heart word by word. Haha, now that I think about it, how ironic it is.
Since she wanted it, she had to think carefully about whether to fight for it.
The third piece of jewelry brought by the palace maid was an antique-looking harp, with wild cursive jade characters carved on the corner.
"This, this is the Nine-Sky Exquisite Qin?"
Jun Zifeng, the eldest son of Prince Hao, stood up excitedly. Prince Hao is the younger brother of the current emperor's mother, and his status is not comparable to that of ordinary princes.
"Nine Heavens Exquisite Qin?"
Everyone was immediately excited. It belonged to Sikong Yu, the first luthier in the Yunxiao Kingdom! It is said that he had traveled around the four countries, made friends with his art, and met no rivals. At the peak of his career, he sealed the qin and retired to seclusion.
Nowadays, young ladies from famous families study piano scores, and five out of ten pieces are composed by him, and they are proud to play his music well.
Since the first luther master Sikong Yu retired to seclusion, no one dared to claim the first place in qin art. His qin also disappeared and now it appears here.
Chu Yunxi's breathing became more rapid. Sikong Yu, that was her enlightenment teacher. She has a complete set of his piano scores in her hand, both those that are in circulation today and those that have not yet been circulated.
She turned her head and looked at her mother. Mrs. Chu was looking at the Jiuxiao Linglong Qin in a daze.
Chu Yunxi knew that she had to win back this piano.
She started learning piano, chess, calligraphy and painting when she was four years old. It was Sikong Yu who came to the mansion to teach her the role of teacher. No one outside knew about this.
No one even knows that his skills in music, chess, calligraphy and painting are at the pinnacle.
For the next two years, she spent all her time with her husband except sleeping. Two years later, her husband left the house and left her with a record of what he had learned throughout his life. She has never seen her husband again.
Her husband's erudition and talent laid the foundation for all her future studies.
She didn't know how her husband and mother met, but privately, they treated each other like brother and sister, and they had a very deep relationship.
This piano is very dear to her husband. What happened to her husband? No matter what, she will never allow her husband's piano to fall into the hands of others.
Jun Zifeng bowed his head to the emperor and said, "Uncle, is it possible for a man to fight for this piano?"
The emperor looked at the light in his nephew's eyes and smiled heartily:
"Hahaha, Zifeng is worthy of the name of a talented man. He has great eyesight. This is indeed the Nine Heavens Exquisite Qin. I only got it by chance. I thought it would be a waste to keep it in my hands, so why not give it to you young people."
"It's rare for Zifeng to be so elegant, but today's competition is designed for ladies from various families, so Zifeng may not be able to fulfill his wish."
Jun Zifeng was a little surprised. For the sake of the peerless guqin, he shamelessly wanted to join the fight for his daughter's family, but was rejected by the emperor's uncle.
But he was really itchy:
"Today, which young lady can win this piano, Zifeng is willing to marry her and become his wife."
As soon as these words came out, there was a burst of low shouts, that is Prince Hao, who even matchmakers want to cross the threshold! Can the marriage be decided today? I wonder how many women will have their dreams shattered by then.