Mi Shan twitched the corner of her mouth.

Can she say that she hadn't prepared any serious performance at all?

At that time, all I could think about was that I would be rejected.

When preparing, I tried to think of all sorts of unusual ideas.

For example, perform a backflip for His Majesty.

At this moment, facing the Crown Prince's mocking gaze, she had only one thought in her mind.

Even if you don't win, you should at least fight for pride.

These people shouldn't think that she's going to back down like this.

Although her parents hired tutors for her from a young age, she relied on her own secret learning and the foundation her mother had taught her in her childhood.

They still possess one or two skills that they can be proud of.

"Putting everything else aside, Consort Mi Hui's dancing skills are outstanding," Bai Lingyu said, waving her fan.

She taught them herself.

“Yes, but I want to see another side of Consort Mi Hui today,” Li Shengyuan said.

Mi Shan stood up and left her seat: "Let me sing and dance 'Gathering Ferns' for Your Majesty."

"But, among all of you present, is there anyone willing to entertain me with music?"

No musicians were invited to today's banquet.

Upon hearing this, the emperor's gaze swept over everyone present with a smile.

The concubines all declined, fearing they wouldn't do a good job and would affect Consort Mi Hui's performance.

Actually, there was also the mentality of not wanting to accompany her and to make her stand out.

“In that case, I will begin alone.”

Mi Shan remained calm and showed no sign of disappointment as she prepared to raise her sleeve.

"Wait a minute. If Consort Mi Hui doesn't mind, I can play for you." Li Changyu's handsome face was cold, and his tone was indifferent.

He took down the flute that had been hanging from his waist.

Everyone turned their gaze to him; his handsome profile was breathtakingly beautiful.

Mi Shan nodded, her voice soft, her lowered eyelashes trembling slightly: "Thank you for helping me out, Your Highness. I am of course willing."

Since that was the case, Li Shengyuan had no objections. He waved his hand, looking quite interested.

"Your Highness, my beloved consort, let's begin."

Water sleeves sway, dancing gracefully.

She danced before the emperor, adorned in flowing robes, hoping to bring a smile to his face.

Such beauty makes all the surrounding flowers pale in comparison.

In her radiance, everything else paled in comparison; she alone was the only color in the world.

As Mi Shan danced, she sang a tune her mother had taught her:

"When I left, the willows were swaying gently."

"Now I come to think of it, and the rain and snow are falling heavily."

...

But unseen, amidst the envious and jealous gazes, a shocked look fell directly upon her.

"How...how could this be! She actually knows this song!"

The Empress gripped the tablecloth tightly, her wide eyes almost bursting open, bloodshot in them.

Her face was deathly pale.

Biting his lip tightly,

It was as if she had suddenly witnessed a scene that shocked her to the point of almost going crazy.

"Sister! Isn't this the dance you danced?"

"This song was also sung by my sister!"

She cried out in her heart, but outwardly she couldn't utter a sound.

God knows how much she endured.

My sister only ever danced this piece in front of her!

When she was still Jiang Zi, her older sister rescued her from starvation while begging on the roadside and took her in. The two sisters made a living by running a pharmacy.

In my spare time,

Jialuolou would hold her hand and take her hiking to gather herbs.

Tired, Azi lay down on the ground.

But then I saw my older sister humming a song and dancing in the twilight sunset.

On the edge of the cliff,

She hummed the song "Gathering Ferns".

The dancing shadows are graceful.

The wind swayed the wildflowers on the mountaintop, and also lifted her white dress and ribbons high, her long black hair flowing freely.

At that time, in Azi's eyes, the Garuda was the most beautiful and purest white flower in the world.

Now, Mi Shan was also wearing a similar white dress, with small purple flowers patterned on the sleeves, interwoven with silver and gold threads, and crystals hanging from her waist belt.

Her dance moves are ninety percent like her sister's, not to mention that the two of them look alike.

Could it be...?

What is the connection between Mi Shan and Jia Luo Lou?

Empress Rouci was startled by her own thought, her face turning pale, but she quickly calmed down.

impossible.

Mi Shan was born in the Mi family mansion, many years after her older sister went missing.

My sister is either dead or locked up somewhere by that scoundrel emperor.

How could the mere Mi Mansion possibly imprison her?

Mi Shan was just lucky; she happened to look like her sister.

Thinking of this, the shock in Empress Rouci's eyes gradually faded, turning into dissatisfaction, jealousy, and hatred as she coldly stared at Mi Shan.

The melodious sound of a flute,

Equally beautiful and otherworldly,

This allows people to better immerse themselves in the dance music.

Finally, Mi Shan concluded perfectly, nodding slightly and bowing:

"I have made a fool of myself."

"good!"

The emperor paused for a few seconds before clapping, his eyes shining with an unprecedented light.

"Beautiful, so beautiful, my beloved concubine is truly exceptional in both talent and beauty."

"I have nothing left to reward you with. Now, give the key to my private treasury to Consort Mi Hui."

"My dear consort, when you have some free time, go and choose what you want."

"No limit on the number of samples!"

The emperor's favor was so great that the other concubines dared not be jealous and could only look up to him in awe.

The treasures in this private treasury are all rare and precious.

An ordinary person only needs one of these items to ensure a comfortable life for several lifetimes.

The Emperor actually gave the key directly to Mi Shan, without caring how many items she chose.

Such favor has never been shown before.

Mi Shan's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly expressed her gratitude.

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