Ruan Mianmian was so disgusting. She was laughing at herself in front of her father. Li Ling lowered her face and stared at the little baby fiercely.
"Your Majesty." Ruan Mianmian trembled and shrank her body, timidly leaning towards the Emperor, looking completely frightened.
Li Ling's actions were all in the eyes of the emperor. He glared at her angrily and only looked back when she lowered her head.
Li Yu took full notice of his father's preference for small-breasted dumplings. Mianmian was so powerful that it seemed that he didn't have to worry about her suffering under the hands of the emperor's sister. But now it seems that it's the opposite. Instead, he has to worry about her going too far.
After five or six people came on stage one after another, no one came on stage. Wang Qinglian came on stage and played the second piece. As Ruan Mianmian expected, it was a little better than before but no breakthrough.
Ji Ji came on next. She looked like everyone in her movements and looked very confident.
Mrs. Ruan asked with a smile: "Miss Ji's piano skills were passed down from Taifu Ji himself, right?"
"Reporting to the old lady, it is the inheritance from my grandfather." Ji Ji replied respectfully.
When the emperor came, he asked Ji Chang excitedly: "Master Ji, how much more powerful is your granddaughter than you?"
"She has been playing the piano fairly well for ten years since she was a child." Ji Chang stroked his white beard, "Playing the piano is such an elegant thing. When I was young, I played a lot and felt that I played pretty well. Now that I am old,
It’s not as good as before.”
"It seems that Miss Ji has the same demeanor as Taifu Ji, and she is better than her predecessor." Mrs. Ruan said with appreciation in her tone.
It seemed that grandma liked Ji Ji very much. Ruan Mianmian was a little surprised, but he didn't take it seriously.
After all, Ji Chang and Ruan Geng have a good friendship. Just as Grandpa Ji likes himself, it is not surprising that his grandmother likes Ji Ji.
The sound of the piano sounded, and Ruan Mianmian's attention turned to Ji Ji. It was indeed very different from before. It was obvious that she had hidden her true strength just now.
Ruan Mianmian's eyes flashed. She guessed that Ji Ji had reservations, but she never expected that she was so good at playing the piano.
Prince Jing's concubine Jiang Shuyun's eyes lit up. Her eyes were fixed on Ji Ji. The more she looked at her, the better she felt. Not only did she look good, she had a good temperament, but she also played the piano well.
I wonder where Li Wang went? If he saw Ji Ji with his own eyes, he would definitely feel that he had a good vision. Jiang Shuyun could not help but frown slightly when thinking of her son.
Ji Ji's piano skills were naturally praised, and everyone's eyes fell on Qin Ruolan and Ruan Mianmian.
Ruan Mianmian ate the snacks calmly and slowly. She was not in a hurry, just waiting to see if Qin Ruolan had the courage to go up and play another song.
Seeing this, everyone automatically understood that Princess Linglong was still young and might not have the skills of Miss Ji's family. There was no doubt that she would be ranked number one today.
"Ruolan, are you sure?" Chen Wanyu lowered her voice and asked.
Qin Ruolan shook her head repeatedly, and Chen Wanyu asked again: "Should we go up and try again?"
"No one can beat Ji Ji." Qin Ruolan's face was full of envy, "It seems that all the good things belong to her."
"Mother, that's enough. Do you want Ruolan to make a fool of herself?" Ruan Zhao happened to come over.
"Second cousin." Qin Ruolan was a little happy to see Ruan Zhao.
Chen Wanyu snorted coldly: "You and Ruan Jin are now following the dead old woman and that little bitch Ruan Mianmian. Do you still remember that I am your mother?"
"Can you mind your mouth? It's not good for people to hear you. Those are our brother's grandmother and cousin." Ruan Zhao replied angrily.
After saying that, Ruan Zhao turned around and said, "Ruolan, I advise you not to follow this nonsense anymore. Li Ling is the emperor's daughter, but you are different. You have a few heads to think clearly on your own."
He gave Chen Wanyu a meaningful look and realized that Ruan Zhao's words were not meant for his mother.
Ruan Zhao secretly sighed. After all, he couldn't bear it. He was afraid that his mother and Qin Ruolan would lose their balance in front of the emperor, so he came here to say a few words.
Chen Wanyu angrily muttered at Ruan Zhao's back: "Unfilial son, it's not your turn to lecture me."
"Aunt, the second cousin is doing this for our own good." Qin Ruolan looked at Ruan Zhao's back, "It's only him who is willing to give me a few words."
"Ruolan, is there really no chance of winning?" Chen Wanyu felt really unwilling to think about it.
Qin Ruolan shook her head: "No one can beat Ji Ji."
After Ji Ji finished playing, no one dared to go on stage for a while. Mrs. Ji was beaming. Her granddaughter was so outstanding, so was his grandfather.
The emperor gave Eunuch Kang a wink, and he walked to the center of the stage and shouted with a sharp voice: "Is there anyone else on stage to play?"
At this moment, Jiu'er arrived with Duyou, and Ruan Mianmian stepped forward to greet him, arriving just in time.
"Duyou, Duyou."
"Princess Linglong is so generous."
"Oh, maybe it's because I'm young and don't know how precious Duyou is."
The people in the audience couldn't help but whisper when they saw it. Even the emperor was very interested in Duyou. He stood up and looked closely.
Seeing this, other people naturally came forward to take a look. Duyou had not appeared for decades, so it was a feast for the eyes.
Taifu Ji smiled proudly at Ruan Geng: "Old guy, it seems Duyou is going to change its master."
"Do you want to say that Duyou wants to enter your Taifu's house?" Ruan Geng glanced at his precious granddaughter as he spoke.
Seeing Ruan Mianmian calm and composed, with the corner of her mouth raised, half-smile but not a smile, Ruan Geng thought that it seemed that Xiaotai Tuanzi was very sure to keep Duyou, could she still be better than Ji Ji?
"I don't think so." Ruan Geng replied lightly to Ji Chang.
Hearing this, Ji Chang was stunned for a moment. He reached out and stroked his white beard and looked at Ruan Geng thoughtfully.
After thinking about it, Ji Chang's eyes fell on Mrs. Ruan. Speaking of which, there was no rule that they couldn't end up with old guys. The Ding'an Marquis Mansion wouldn't even give up their face for Duyou.
Looking at Duyou, everyone praised her one by one, Mrs. Ruan felt very reluctant to let go, but the matter had come to this, no matter how reluctant she was, she had to let go.
Mrs. Ruan came back with the idea of punishing Ruan Mianmian. She shouldn't have given Duyou to her so easily in the first place. She didn't cherish it because it was too easy to get, so she gave it away.
Seeing that the Ding'an Marquis Mansion had sent Duyou, Princess Jing Yuan Xia also ordered her subordinates to bring the colorful glazed order, and the eight-treasure crystal necklace that was sent over quickly was also delivered.
Everyone was seated, and when Mr. Kang was about to announce that today's first place winner was Ji Ji, Ruan Mianmian held his hand.
"Eunuch Kang, wait a moment, someone else wants to play."
"Who is it?" Eunuch Kang asked everyone's doubts.
Ruan Mianmian smiled and stretched out her little hand to point to herself: "There is still me."
Everyone present was stunned. After realizing it, some people were anxious, some were worried, and some were happy. Naturally, some took the opportunity to add insult to injury, and some were gloating about the misfortune.
Li Yu was anxious: "Mianmian, do you still want to play the piano?"