Okay, maybe I was being a little too much like Versailles. Looking at their expressions, Bai Yueyue mentally admitted her mistake. But she still thought the other person was weak; was he someone her adoptive father had sent to step on her?
Soon, the piano music ended, and the applause inside was particularly intense. Hmm, let me peek through the window to see what's going on.
With a blink, Bai Yueyue had already seen the situation inside, and the next second she looked away.
I'm not sure, I'll think about it some more.
Take it back.
So why was Di Hao up there? Bai Yueyue had already guessed that the music from before was created by Di Hao. What was he after? Did he want my zither to work better?
The door opened, and Di Hao stood at the top, smiling at everyone, with an embarrassed Qin Limin beside him.
The door was opened by Di Hao's personal attendant, and everyone's attention was drawn to Bai Yueyue, who no longer wanted to go over.
Is it good or bad to surpass the imperial family in skill?
Furthermore, Godfather, please control your expression. Didn't you see how terrifying Godmother's face looks?
Taking a deep breath, Di Hao entered the room arm in arm with Qin Zijing. He didn't cause Bai Yueyue any more trouble and left on his own.
He arrived at the center of the stage, bowed, and then sat down in front of the guqin.
Take a deep breath and gently place your fingers on it.
For Di Hao, his appearance on stage was not permitted by Di Ningning, but he couldn't bear it. He was the young ruler of the imperial clan, the leader of the young nobles, how could he be surpassed? Even if that person was Bai Yueyue, it was unacceptable.
In terms of ancient dance, he could no longer compare himself to others, as that would be humiliating. So he chose the guqin, which he was good at, and at the age of 20, he had already surpassed many people.
There's no way I can be inferior to her. Apart from my father and Aunt Di Ningning, everyone praises me as an outstanding young lord of the imperial clan. It's just that my father and Aunt have high standards...
I could never be worse than Bai Yueyue!
Bai Yueyue was also in a dilemma. Qin Limin and the others frantically gave her signals to go easy on her. Then she looked at Li Jieyue and found that the other party did not care at all.
That's too much, Mother! Are you sure that Di Hao can't compare to me no matter what?
Alright, then, going all out is what a real contest between men is all about!
Bai Yueyue's guqin playing is indeed inferior to her ancient dance, and the music she composed herself is not as stunning as the ancient dance choreographed by Li Jieyue.
But this did not prevent Bai Yueyue from overwhelming Di Hao with her devastating power.
With the comparison, the effect became even more outstanding. They knew Di Hao's strength; he was the number one among the younger generation, without any exaggeration.
But why was he outdone like that? Or did someone from a higher-level city outdo him?
Qin Limin and the others had already given up. They knew Bai Yueyue was very powerful, perhaps even stronger than Di Hao, which was why they had her hold back. But how could this girl be so strong? How could she force herself to reach a level that Di Hao could only look up to?
Li Jieyue thought it was only natural, but there was another person who thought the same.
Di Ningning looked at Di Hao, who was clenching his fists. She knew her nephew's competitive spirit, his strength and talent, and that he was no less capable than his father.
However, the two of them were unlucky enough to run into Li Jieyue and her daughter again. Di Ningning already saw the shadow of Li Jieyue in Bai Yueyue.
She was certain that Di Hao had no chance of surpassing Bai Yueyue. Just like her, Di Ningning looked at Li Jieyue, that figure that seemed like a nightmare.
Back then, Li Jieyue could rely on the Li family for support, but now she's nothing and has probably already wasted her life.
After the music ended, Bai Yueyue smiled and bowed to everyone.
That's too much! Even Di Hao got applause, why didn't I get any? Is this targeted?
Bai Yueyue had indeed misunderstood them. Everyone knew that Bai Yueyue was stronger than Di Hao, but no one dared to say it. Di Hao represented the Imperial Clan, and for someone like Bai Yueyue, who was incomparably superior, to applaud her would be disrespectful to the Imperial Clan.
"Alright, alright, Yueyue, go change your clothes... Everyone, my father will also be attending Yueyue's coming-of-age ceremony today..." Qin Limin really didn't want this human mockery device to stay here any longer.
When Bai Yueyue left, she felt that Di Hao was watching her the whole time. Fortunately, she was used to it. However, Bai Yueyue wondered why she hadn't seen Qin Ye much today.
After completing her third costume change and makeup, Bai Yueyue returned to the stage. This time it was much easier. Bai Yueyue only needed to pay her respects to the five major families and the imperial clan of the capital with Qin Limin, greet the mayor's family of the superior city, and finally receive the greetings from the other nobles.
How relaxing! I wish the first person I visited wasn't from the imperial family.
Di Hao and Di Ningning stood smiling and expertly at the very center of the stage, which everyone took for granted because of their imperial family status.
"Greetings, Lord Di Ningning and Lord Shaojun. It is such a privilege to meet you after such a long journey. We wish you both a wonderful life," the two said in unison.
"Raise your head." It wasn't Di Hao who spoke, but Di Ningning.
That cold voice made Bai Yueyue wonder if nobles liked this aloof demeanor. Well, yes, they did. After all, she could also put on a poker face and fake a smile, though only to strangers, and she often couldn't keep it up.
“You don’t resemble Li Jieyue, but you are indeed her daughter. But why do you look like Qin Yusa?”
"Why don't you listen to what you're saying?" Bai Yueyue skillfully put on a fake smile, which was not necessarily different from Li Jieyue's, as this was not her true self.
Bai Yueyue was so focused on criticizing the first half of Di Ningning's sentence that she ignored the second half.
But that one sentence was even more important to the nobles who knew Qin Yusa. Qin Yusa was different from Li Jieyue. Li Jieyue's affairs were being discussed in the capital; Qin Yusa's affairs were known to many top nobles, but the Emperor had issued a silencing order.
They were unaware of Qin Yusa's special status; they only knew that she was a forbidden zone for the Emperor, and the only person who could speak so frankly was Di Ningning.
“However, you are just as talented as them. It’s a real shame that you’re in a higher-level city,” Di Ningning continued.
"I am grateful for the praise from Lord Di Ningning, but I am still no match for Mother and Sister Qin Yusa. Besides, I think it's great to be in a higher-level city."
"Does Bai Yueyue think the capital city is bad?"
"...The imperial clan is full of sharks!" Bai Yueyue roared in her heart.
"Yueyue has never thought that way. I have always known that the capital city, under the leadership of His Majesty the Emperor, is the true center of the world. It's just that I am too stupid to compare with the young ladies of the capital city."
Bai Yueyue was telling the truth. She absolutely couldn't stand having to keep a poker face and maintain a proper demeanor. She admitted that she was bad at that.
But to others, this was pure Versailles; Bai Yueyue's skills surpassed Di Hao's, making her the undisputed leader among the younger generation. Not as good as the young ladies of the capital? Call her stupid? If she were stupid, what were the others?
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