After Yu Jingchen bestowed her upon Luo Yuncheng, she became Luo Yuncheng's concubine... However, Luo Yuncheng never touched her, and not only that, she also discovered a secret...
"Your Majesty, this humble woman greets you!" Just as everyone was still lost in their own thoughts, a clear voice rang out from the center of the hall.
It is Yu Yan, Yu Jiang Yan's younger sister, the young princess of the Yu Prince's Mansion.
"Today is the Lantern Festival. I recently learned a new dance, and seeing all the young ladies present their skills for this banquet, I would also like to offer my own performance," said Yu Yan.
"Your Highness is so kind," Yan Qing said. Yu Yan smiled sweetly and glanced at Yu Jingchen, but unfortunately, Yu Jingchen's attention was entirely on Nan Zhiyun, which made her expression somewhat unpleasant.
Yan Qing naturally noticed this situation. Everyone understood Yu Yan's intentions; she was also among the candidates for the imperial concubine selection. Many of the officials' wives who came this time were on the list of candidates, so the performance that just took place was theirs.
Everyone wanted to attract His Majesty's attention and impress him before the banquet. So... it's quite normal for them to compete for attention.
Yu Yan composed herself and then began preparing for her performance. Yu Yan's dancing skills were actually among the best in the capital.
She had been preparing for this dance for a long time, so she was now performing it with ease. Plus, she's always been very confident, especially when it comes to dancing. Honestly, Yu Yan was truly dazzling at this moment.
Her gaze was always fixed on Yu Jingchen, and Yu Jingchen looked up at her. Yu Yan was even happier to see this, but... Yu Jingchen really didn't even glance at her twice.
Seeing Yu Jingchen's doting on Nan Zhiyun, Yu Yan felt a pang of resentment. Her gaze towards Nan Zhiyun gradually turned cold. Nan Zhiyun, huh? She had never taken her seriously.
The Empress Dowager, however, found this scene quite amusing. She propped her head up slightly, a slight smile playing on her lips. "That's how it should be..."
When the song ended, Yu Yan bowed again in the middle: "This humble woman has made a fool of herself." Yu Yan was delicate and gentle, and Yan Qing saw through her but did not say anything. However, just as she was about to speak, the Empress Dowager spoke up.
"Your dancing skills have improved a lot, they're getting better and better," the Empress Dowager said.
After all, she was a princess from the Prince Yu's mansion, and had visited the palace many times before. The Empress Dowager had some contact with her.
"Your Majesty is too kind," Yu Yan said, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"I remember that General Bai's daughter is also very good at dancing. I wonder where the Bai family's daughter is?" The Empress Dowager looked down and Yu Yan's face immediately turned ugly upon hearing this.
"Your Majesty, I am here." A female voice came from the crowd. Everyone looked over and saw a girl in a light blue dress walk out. Compared to Yu Yan's delicate beauty, she was elegant and graceful, but there was also a hint of heroism in her eyes. This was Bai Yusheng, the eldest daughter of General Bai.
"Miss Bai's given name is Bai Yusheng. I've heard that Miss Bai is skilled in dance. What do you think of Princess Yan's dance just now?" the Empress Dowager asked.
This time, not only did everyone below turn their attention to him, but even Yu Jingchen raised his head, all because of the name Bai Yusheng…
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