After the whole story was clear, Eunuch Kang walked behind the emperor, bowed slightly, lowered his voice, and briefly and concisely explained what had just happened.
The emperor remained calm and just turned his head to glance at Li Ling from a distance. Her legs instantly became weak. Fortunately, Qin Ruolan behind him held her up, otherwise she would not have fallen.
"Princess Linglong presented Duyou, and Princess Jing presented the colorful glaze order." The emperor thought for a moment, "The eight-treasure crystal necklace that I received as a tribute from the West seems to me quite suitable for a young woman, so let's use this as a gift."
"Father." Li Ling couldn't help shouting.
The emperor asked calmly and without expression: "What's the matter?"
"No, I think it's great." Finding his father's expression serious, Li Ling forcefully swallowed the words that came to his lips.
Li Ling particularly liked the eight-treasure crystal necklace that was presented as a tribute from the West. Unfortunately, the emperor did not give it to him after asking for it twice. Unexpectedly, he gave it to someone else today.
"Okay, as the Crown Princess announced, we will start after a stick of incense." The emperor ordered.
Jiang Shuyun had long forgotten about her son Li Wang. She quietly retreated because she had a lot to do with the emperor's arrival.
Many people in the audience were also busy. They thought it would be like the party held by Prince Jing's Mansion in the past, but unexpectedly it turned out to be a big surprise.
If you can show your face in front of the emperor, you might get a chance to get a good marriage, and with three major prizes, who wouldn't be tempted?
The ladies from various aristocratic families and official ladies present here are simply excited and gearing up. The atmosphere is very different from just now.
As early as after saying that Duyou was the lucky draw, Ruan Mianmian ordered Jiuer to go back to Ding'an Marquis Mansion and bring Qin over.
Some people felt that their own pianos were better than those prepared by Prince Jing's Palace, while others thought that playing a familiar piano would have a better chance of winning, so many servants rushed back to the palace to bring pianos to their young ladies.
The emperor turned to Ruan Mianmian and couldn't help but smile when he saw her soft and adorable smile, "Little baby, we meet again."
"Yes, we meet again." Ruan Mianmian walked forward.
"Mianmian, please don't be rude in front of the Emperor." Ruan Geng scolded, but his tone was clearly doting.
"It's okay, she's still young, don't restrict her with rules and regulations." The emperor waved to Ruan Mianmian.
The emperor's thigh must be hugged tightly. Besides, there is no opportunity at any time, so Ruan Mianmian naturally has to hold on to it.
Running over with short legs, Ruan Mianmian walked around the desk and came to the kneeling emperor's side. She stretched out her two small hands and hugged his neck.
With the experience from the last time, the emperor picked up Ruan Mianmian skillfully and said: "Hey, it seems a little heavier."
"Yes, Mianmian eats a lot and needs to grow up quickly."
What's the situation? Prince Jing, Marquis Ding'an and the Tutor were not too surprised after seeing it once in court, but others were simply shocked.
I had heard that the emperor doted on Ruan Mianmian, but no one expected that he doted on Ruan Mianmian to such an extent. The scene in front of him was like a biological father holding his biological daughter.
Li Yu came to his senses and felt happy in his heart. The person he liked also liked his father. It was great.
How to describe Li Ling's mood? She couldn't wait to rush forward and kill Ruan Mianmian, who had taken away her most important person.
That was her father. Li Ling always thought that she was his favorite child, but now they found that it was far different from the intimate scene in front of them.
The emperor teased Ruan Mianmian: "Why do you grow up so fast? You are so small and soft, so cute."
"If I don't get along with you, the emperor is unreasonable."
"Why am I not being reasonable?"
"Wouldn't it be unreasonable not to let me grow up?" Xiaonuituanzi crossed his hands in front of his chest and turned his little head away, "I still wanted to go to the palace to thank the emperor, but now the two have offset each other."
"What do you want to thank me for? How come it's canceled out?"
Ruan Mianmian blinked his big eyes: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for making me the princess, but you are unreasonable, so this thank you is offset."
The little baby didn't speak lightly or seriously, and it would be bad if it offended her. Mrs. Ruan was about to speak out, when Ruan Geng beside her pulled her sleeve to signal her not to speak. As expected, the emperor was not only not angry but also laughed heartily.
"Ha ha--!"
Ruan Mianmian simply sat on the emperor's lap. She obediently picked up the tea bowl on the table and said, "Your Majesty, please have a sip of tea."
"Okay, okay, okay." The emperor happily took the tea bowl.
As early as the arrival of the emperor, irrelevant people were kicked out of office.
Qin Ruolan and Chen Wanyu immediately regretted it when they saw that Ruan Mianmian had such a good relationship with the emperor.
I didn't expect Ruan Mianmian to be so favored by the Holy Spirit. If I had known that I shouldn't have gotten into such a quarrel with her, at least I wouldn't have been kicked out of the house and ended up like this.
"Your Majesty, I just heard that Princess Linglong plays the piano very well." Eunuch Kang said intentionally or unintentionally.
"The little baby can play the piano? And he plays it very well?" The emperor looked down at Ruan Mianmian and was very surprised.
Ruan Mianmian waved her hand and said, "No, no, Eunuch Kang has received the award, but he only knows a little bit about it."
"The princess is so humble. Mrs. Ruan even gave you her own you." Eunuch Kang was really worried about Xiaotuanzi.
The emperor was very interested: "I'll listen to it later. If you really play well, I will reward you regardless of whether you get first place or not."
"Okay, then Mianmian will thank the emperor first."
"It's not easy to thank you."
The emperor laughed happily, and the people around him also laughed. The atmosphere on the stage was quite good.
The time for a stick of incense soon came, and Crown Princess Jiang Shuyun announced that the piano art competition had officially begun.
The capital is indeed a land of crouching tigers, hidden dragons, and many of the ladies who just appeared have saved their lives. The same people who appeared again are obviously much stronger.
Most people hide their clumsiness because they don’t want to stand out. Things are different now than before.
Apart from anything else, Duyou has a strong attraction for them, and besides, they can gain face for themselves in front of the emperor. Now they can use their true skills, and even if they don't get first place, they can at least leave a good impression.
Ruan Mianmian didn't care at all, she had already heard that no matter how strong Wang Qinglian was, she couldn't get any stronger, and Qin Ruolan also tried her best.
I don't know how much Ji Ji has hidden, so she is probably the strongest opponent.
"Sister Huang, are you going to show off your skills again?" Li Yu said calmly, but his eyes were full of ridicule.
Li Ling responded: "What? Do you look down on this princess?"
"I don't dare." Li Yu lowered his voice.
Li Ling couldn't help but raise her voice: "Humph, depending on my princess' mood, I will go on the field. Who is afraid of whom?"
"Just stay here quietly." The emperor turned around to face Li Ling, with a hint of warning in his tone.
It seems that the emperor is very aware of the eldest princess's piano skills. Ruan Mianmian smiled and said: "The emperor said it a bit late. The eldest princess has already played a song just now."
The emperor couldn't help but glare at Li Ling. He was so stupid. He didn't know how much he weighed. He must have lost the royal family's face just now.
"Grandma Yuan and my grandmother commented that it was okay, at least it was complete." Ruan Mianmian gave a thumbs up to Li Ling with an innocent look, "The eldest princess is great." This chapter has been completed!