As the birthday banquet approached, an atmosphere of tension and excitement permeated the entire prime minister's residence. The servants busily prepared everything, from arranging costumes to checking props, meticulously scrutinizing every detail. The sisters in the poetry club also made their final push, constantly refining every aspect of their performance, striving to present the most perfect performance at the birthday banquet.
Accompanied by my eldest sister, I repeatedly tried on my dance costume for the performance. Under the skillful hands of the embroiderer, it had become a breathtaking beauty. The pearl and jade feathers on the skirt swayed gently with my movements, like phoenix wings dancing in the wind. The rubies in the phoenix's eyes shone captivatingly under the light, as if bringing the phoenix to life. As my eldest sister meticulously adjusted my accessories, she kept repeating, "I must show the Liu family what true elegance and grace are." Her eyes were filled with hope and support.
Jiang Yan still sent me little surprises every day, sometimes a precious collection of poetry, sometimes a delicate hair ornament. He also included warm words, encouraging me not to be nervous and believing I would shine at the birthday party. His care and support were like an invisible force, filling me with confidence and courage.
Finally, the day of the birthday party arrived. The morning sun streamed through the window, shimmering on my face. I rose early and began to dress. Mo Zhu busily worked on my makeup, her eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness. "Miss, you look stunning today! You're sure to stun everyone," Mo Zhu whispered. I looked in the mirror, clad in a gorgeous dance costume and crowned with a phoenix crown, feeling a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
When my sisters from the poetry club and I arrived at the birthday banquet, it was already packed. The Queen Mother sat on a high throne, smiling as she gazed upon the people who had come to celebrate. Liu and Lin Wanyue were also among the crowd. When they saw me, a flicker of jealousy and disdain flashed in their eyes. I ignored them and focused on preparing for the performance that was about to begin.
The performance began, and I danced like a beautiful phoenix. The tea from the glass teapot in my hand scribbled beautiful verses on paper. The parrot, bearing the verses, flew accurately onto the stage and presented them to the Empress Dowager. The audience was captivated by this remarkable performance and applauded. The Empress Dowager, too, beamed with satisfaction. She praised, "This is truly a remarkable display of talent and skill. It's truly admirable."
Amidst the applause, I saw Jiang Yan's eyes, filled with love and pride. He stood in the audience, clapping for me vigorously, as if proclaiming his pride to the world. My eldest sister was also there, tears of joy glistening in her eyes. At that moment, I felt an unprecedented sense of happiness and satisfaction. I knew that all my hard work and dedication had paid off. I had proven myself with my own strength, and even impressed those who once looked down on me. This is just the beginning of my wonderful life. In the future, I will carry this confidence and courage to continue writing my own glorious chapter.
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