Chapter 31: As long as the princess likes it
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes were immediately focused on Ruan Yunsheng.
Xie Yan originally had no interest in this kind of "talent competition" and didn't care about winning or losing.
He went on stage to dance with a sword, but he was unwilling to let Su Muyan use the flute music to attract Ruan Yunsheng's attention.
However, at this moment, he was particularly concerned about Ruan Yunsheng's opinion. He didn't want to lose to anyone in her eyes.
Beneath Xie Yan's seemingly calm face, his Adam's apple rolled barely perceptibly, and even his breathing became lighter, just waiting for Ruan Yunsheng to speak.
Ruan Yunsheng felt that he knew Xie Yan quite well. Since he had lowered himself to dance with a sword on the stage, he must be very concerned about the result of the competition.
Even Xie Yan probably wanted to show off in front of Yao Biwu.
But she just didn't do what Xie Yan wanted.
She wanted to let Xie Yan know what it meant to be evil!
Ruan Yunsheng then smiled and said, "This servant feels that Master Su's flute playing is even better."
As soon as these words came out, Su Muyan's eyes lit up instantly, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but rise.
Xie Yan's eyes dimmed, but he still maintained his gentlemanly demeanor and said, "My princess, what you say makes sense. I am convinced."
He was not convinced of his loss to Su Muyan.
Rather, whatever Shengsheng said was right.
Since Xie Yan said so, Prince An no longer hesitated and ordered someone to bring the green-calyx plum to Su Muyan.
This competition of making friends through talent came to an end here.
It is still early, and guests can still stay to enjoy the garden and the scenery.
Princess An smiled at Ruan Yunsheng and said, "It seems that the prince is a little tired. I will take him back to the warm room to rest for a while."
"The back garden of this villa is particularly beautiful. Although there are no flowers in bloom at this time of year, it has a unique charm. If you have nothing to do, you can go and enjoy it."
After Princess An finished speaking, she walked towards Prince An, and the two of them left Yanchi Garden first.
Soon after, the guests left in twos and threes, preparing to tour the garden to enjoy the scenery, or to find a flower hall to play chess and chat.
Ruan Yunsheng noticed that Bai Ruowei had also left with Sun Manying. She thought for a moment and decided to follow.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Su Muyan came towards the female guests' seats, holding the pot of green-calyx plum blossoms.
The guests who had not yet dispersed cast curious glances at him.
Su Muyan was only nineteen years old, the right age for marriage.
His father was the Chief Censor, and he himself was well-known for his talent. Many high-ranking families in the capital wanted to marry into the Su family, but he declined them all on the grounds that he had "no intention of getting married for the time being."
No one had ever heard of him being close to any girl, but Su Muyan suddenly walked towards the women's seats. This action was hard to understand.
Someone whispered, "Could it be that one of the noble ladies who performed today caught Young Master Su's eye with her talent?"
The people around him quickly echoed: "To be able to make Master Su so infatuated, the woman must be extremely talented and beautiful."
"But today... it seems like no lady's performance was particularly outstanding."
Xie Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, and his gaze fell heavily on Su Muyan.
Seeing him walking towards Ruan Yunsheng step by step, the fingers hanging at his sides were quietly clenched until they turned white, and the knuckles turned slightly blue due to the force.
Su Muyan came to Ruan Yunsheng with a green-calyx plum blossom in his hand. "I'm Su Muyan, and I wonder if the princess still remembers me."
Ruan Yunsheng was about to leave, but he was stopped by Su Muyan after just two steps.
Considering that Su Muyan had prayed for her, she politely said, "Of course I remember. Mr. Su plays the flute very well."
Su Muyan didn't expect Ruan Yunsheng to praise him, and his ears couldn't help but turn red, "Princess, you are too kind."
He looked at Ruan Yunsheng nervously, "This green-calyx plum is for the princess. I hope the princess won't dislike it."
Ruan Yunsheng was a little surprised: "Why give it to me?"
Su Muyan lowered his eyes and smiled, his voice gentle, "My family always disliked my indulgence in music, but the princess encouraged me to play the flute and even gave me her treasured jade flute. I will always remember this kindness in my heart."
At this time, Xie Yan suddenly came over and said, "Master Su, the princess doesn't like the color green. Master Su, you should take this green-calyx plum back to your residence to enjoy it."
Yao Biwu looked at Xie Yan approaching Ruan Yunsheng, unconsciously twisting the handkerchief with her fingertips and gently biting her lip.
Ruan Yunsheng complained inwardly: Why is Xie Yan everywhere?
She did want to refuse, but when her mortal enemy said that, her rebellious mentality instantly came out.
She turned to look at Xie Yan and said deliberately, "How did Your Majesty know that I don't like the color green? I think this green-calyx plum is very elegant."
Xie Yan lowered his eyes. Shengsheng really still hated him as much as before.
Su Muyan became happy and quickly handed over the flowerpot.
Unexpectedly, before Ruan Yunsheng reached out his hand, Xie Yan's bony hands came in and took the flowerpot steadily.
"These flowers are for the princess." Su Muyan said anxiously.
Xie Yan stroked the cool porcelain basin with his fingertips, saying calmly, "Mr. Su's kindness is appreciated on behalf of the princess. However, this flowerpot is heavy, and the princess's hands are weak, so I'll do it for you."
Ruan Yunsheng curled her lips: Who asked Xie Yan to do it for her?
Who is he to say such things?
At this time, Ruan Yunbo also came over.
He walked up to Xie Yan, took the flowerpot directly, and smiled at Su Muyan, saying, "I'll keep these flowers for my sister first. I'll take good care of them when I get home, and don't let Mr. Su down."
Su Muyan's ears flushed instantly, "As long as the princess likes it."
Ruan Yunsheng deliberately went against Xie Yan, and now seeing Su Muyan blushing, he felt a little regretful.
She should have declined politely just now. She didn't know if Su Muyan would misunderstand if she accepted the flowers.
Although the boy in front of her had grown into a gentle gentleman, the deepest impression Su Muyan left on her was still that of the little boy with red eyes from crying.
Ruan Yunbo remembered that his sister had given Su Muyan a jade flute in his name, and just now his sister accepted the flowers from Su Muyan for the first time, so he thought that his sister was really interested in Su Muyan.
Although he felt that Su Muyan was still not a good match for his sister, if his sister really liked him, then as an older brother, he would have to help his sister check in advance.
So Ruan Yunbo smiled and said, "If Mr. Su is free, why don't we chat together?"
Su Muyan was naturally flattered, "Of course I'm free."
Ruan Yunsheng helplessly called out, "Third Brother..."
Ruan Yunbo smiled and blinked, giving her a look that said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it."
Ruan Yunsheng couldn't say anything in front of them, and she had other things to do, so she could only say, "Then you guys chat, I'll go somewhere else."
*
Back garden.
Bai Ruowei sighed and looked at Sun Manying hesitantly, wanting to say something.
Sun Manying thought she was feeling inferior and quickly comforted her: "Ruowei, are you still upset about your embarrassing pipa performance just now? Don't worry, this kind of thing will be forgotten in a few days."
"Think about it, didn't His Royal Highness Prince Duan just make a fool of himself in front of so many people? But no one dared to say anything."
Bai Ruowei choked up and sighed, "I'm not sad for myself, I'm angry for Princess Duan!"
Sun Manying looked puzzled: "What does this have to do with my sister?"
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