Shen Wan had witnessed Princess Nanyi's dance in her previous life. To be honest, if she hadn't been forced by Empress Song to practice the Green Waist Dance for three months, she would have been no match for Princess Nanyi.

Princess Nanyi was graceful and elegant, with her black hair flowing like ink, and her skirt swaying with her steps, making her look as light and ethereal as a fairy.

Everyone in the hall had their eyes on her.

The dance ended.

There was no movement for a long time.

The Emperor clapped his hands and said, "Seeing is believing. Princess Nanyi's dance is indeed breathtaking."

Princess Nanyi was always proud of her dancing skills, and the more the emperor praised her, the more smug and proud she became.

Empress Song smiled and said, "Princess Nanyi's dance is indeed quite good, but Princess Ling's Green Waist Dance is no less impressive. It's a pity that Princess Ling is pregnant, otherwise she could have competed with Princess Nanyi."

She's pregnant, and they still want to make her the target of hatred.

Shen Wan smiled and said, "Your Majesty flatters me. How could my dance compare to Princess Shouchun's?"

Princess Nanyi immediately looked at the Emperor and said, "I wonder if Nanyi might have the honor of witnessing Princess Shouchun's dance?"

Before the Emperor could speak, Empress Song said, "It's really unfortunate that Princess Shouchun sprained her ankle, but Princess Shouan can..."

Shen Wan smiled and said, "It's just bad luck today, but Princess Nanyi isn't leaving in the next couple of days. Xiliang and Donglie have come from afar to celebrate the Emperor's birthday, and they will definitely hold a palace banquet. When Princess Shouchun's foot injury has healed, it won't be too late for the two princesses to have a competition."

Shen Wanyu smiled radiantly. Since she was pregnant, even if she wanted to go on stage to dance, Xie Jingyan and the Emperor would not allow it, so she was fearless.

Empress Song always finds trouble for her. Anyone can stir up trouble. Today, Princess Shouchun sprained her ankle, which can be considered an accident. But if Princess Shouchun sprains her ankle again at the next palace banquet, it will be unacceptable. People will suspect that Princess Shouchun can't even walk properly. Or is she afraid of losing face to Princess Nanyi and avoiding Princess Nanyi's sharp edge?

Empress Song looked at Shen Wan with cold eyes. No one thought that Princess Ling was mute because she didn't speak!

Princess Shouchun was furious, and her gaze toward Shen Wan was so intense it seemed she wanted to pierce Shen Wan with a hundred or eighty holes.

Princess Nanyi laughed and said, "Princess Ling is right. Just because we didn't have the chance today doesn't mean we won't have it next time. I'm looking forward to seeing the Great Chu princess's dance."

This can be considered a challenge.

Princess Shouchun had no choice but to accept.

Not wanting to lose face, she stood up with the help of a palace maid. "Alright! We'll have a proper competition next time!"

It's not that Shen Wan underestimates Princess Shouchun; even if she spent all twelve hours a day practicing dance from now on, she still wouldn't be able to beat Princess Nanyi.

With such a strong presence, let's hope that nothing goes wrong and they can't get on the field on the day of the competition.

Princess Nanyi bowed to the Emperor and then sat down.

Crown Prince Xiao Kui of Western Liang laughed and said, "My imperial sister is performing a dance, and I'm itching to join in."

He looked at Xie Jingyin and said, "I've heard that Prince Jin is quite skilled in martial arts. Let's have a friendly spar to entertain His Majesty."

Xie Jingyin said, "I am injured and cannot spar with you today. However, my sixth brother is extremely skilled in martial arts. He once broke a person's rib with a single kick. If the Crown Prince of Xiliang is not afraid of getting injured, he can spar with him."

The heir of the Marquis of Anding sat there, and when he saw someone looking at him because of Xie Jingyin's words, his face was very ugly. It was one thing for the Prince of Jin to push the Prince of Ling out to compete with the Crown Prince of Xiliang, but why bring up his embarrassing matter? Doesn't he have any face?

Empress Song failed to incite hatred against Shen Wan, and now Xie Jingyin is causing trouble for Xie Jingyan. Do these two mother and son have no regard for anyone else?

Fortunately, Princess Nanyi wasn't very tactful and had a quick tongue, asking, "Why are you all injured, brother and sister?"

In short, everyone in the hall almost burst out laughing.

Empress Song's face was absolutely priceless; she was so angry she couldn't even vent it.

Why let such a clumsy and tongue-tied princess go out, let alone travel such a long distance?!

The Emperor looked at Xie Jingyan and said, "Since the Crown Prince of Xiliang is willing to have a friendly competition, you should have a match with him."

“I’m not interested in that,” Xie Jingyan said bluntly.

If the Crown Prince of Xiliang wants to have a friendly competition, does he have to cooperate?

The Crown Prince of Xiliang asked, "Does Prince Ling dare not?"

"Provocation won't work on me."

Click.

With a gentle squeeze, he crushed the walnut, peeled off the kernel, and handed it to Shen Wan.

Clearly, the man was busy peeling walnuts for his wife.

Shen Wan, "..."

She's probably going to have indigestion from eating these walnuts.

Princess Nanyi sat there, her beautiful face filled with shock. As a princess of Xiliang, and the most beloved princess of the Xiliang Emperor, she had never seen a prince dare to speak to the Emperor like that before. Even her elder brother did not dare to do so.

The Emperor of Great Chu asked Prince Ling to spar with her elder brother, but Prince Ling completely ignored him...

Suddenly I felt like I was quite ignorant, even though I'm a princess.

The Crown Prince of Xiliang looked at the Emperor, whose brows furrowed slightly. Today was his birthday, but he was really about to beat his son. It was one thing for him to disrespect his father in front of the officials of Da Chu, but to do this in front of Xiliang and Donglie was unacceptable. He had thought his son was sensible before.

The Emperor said to Xie Jingyan again, "You've won. I will bestow the luminous pearl upon you."

Xie Jingyan looked at Shen Wan, "Do you want a luminous pearl?"

Shen Wan, "..."

Then they sandwiched her between them.

Shen Wan glanced at Xie Jingyan, then at the Emperor, looking like a submissive wife. "Should I say I want it or not?"

Princess Ling has a good sense of humor.

Everyone was so frustrated they were practically bursting with pent-up frustration.

Even the emperor was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

Shen Wan secretly pinched Xie Jingyan, trying to drag him into the mess.

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