However, Xiao Mochen was indifferent to these noble ladies from prestigious families, mainly because they all seemed to be cut from the same mold, and Xiao Mochen was really not interested in them.
The main candidates for this matchmaking event were Xiao Mochen and several other princes, except for the eldest prince, Xiao Moyan, who already had a princess consort, two concubines, and even more concubines and maids.
But he still came, though we don't know what his purpose was.
In addition, there were newly emerging officials in the court, such as Muyang Ji Tongwen and others.
Princess Fushou, seeing that everyone had arrived, said, "Alright, everyone, please sit down. Bring out all my precious flowers so that all the ladies and young ladies can have a good look at them."
Soon, maids and servants began to bring out many flowers.
These flowers are even more precious than those displayed outside, making this a true flower-viewing feast.
Of course, besides enjoying the flowers, there are other things to do, such as talent shows.
Poetry, songs, and other literary works are naturally indispensable.
This was much more exciting than the New Year's Eve banquet back then.
Yan Qingqing was also happy to watch the excitement.
However, Yan Qingqing was not just watching the show; her gaze kept shifting between Xiao Moyan, Miss Qian, and Miss Yu.
This Xiao Mochenyan is truly a talent; he's always flirting with this person and that person, and he seems to enjoy it immensely.
In addition, Xiao Moyan also tried to seduce Madam Pei's niece, frequently throwing her flirtatious glances. However, the girl didn't even give him a second look and whispered to Madam Pei that the eldest prince had a problem with his eyes.
Yan Qingqing almost burst out laughing when she heard this; this girl was quite interesting.
After a few rounds of drinks, everyone became more relaxed, and the performances of these talented men and women became even more unrestrained and daring.
Miss Qian's flying dance was so exquisite that it left everyone in awe. Her slender waist and expansive movements left them speechless.
Let alone men, even Yan Qingqing, a widow, felt her blood boil with excitement.
Xiao Moyan's gaze towards Miss Qian became even more ardent. He downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.
The maidservant serving Xiao Moyan took the opportunity to pour him another cup.
Xiao Moyan's eyes were glued to Miss Qian, so he casually picked up his wine glass and drank it down.
After two cups of tea, Miss Qian finished her flying dance, and a maid from the princess's mansion led her to the dressing room to change her clothes.
Xiao Moyan also left temporarily under the pretext of relieving himself.
Princess Fushou raised her eyelids and glanced at him without saying a word. She then increased the stakes of the competition, encouraging everyone to showcase their talents.
Miss Qian was sweating profusely from dancing, and the sweat felt sticky and uncomfortable against her skin.
So she instructed the maid who was leading her to the dressing room, "Go to the kitchen and get me some hot water. I need to wash myself."
The maid hesitated for a moment. After all, she was a servant of Princess Fushou, and she had never done the job of carrying bathwater before.
Miss Qian was immediately displeased when she saw the girl hesitate.
In the Qian family, a maid who dared to disobey her master's orders would be beaten to death.
But when she thought about how this was the residence of the Duke of Fushou, Miss Qian forced herself to hold back.
Then he took out a few gold melon seeds from his purse and stuffed them into the little maid's hand.
The maid agreed only because of the gold melon seeds.
Then, pointing to the dressing room in front, he said to Miss Qian, "The dressing room is over there. Miss Qian, please go in and wait for a while."
The main kitchen is quite a distance from here, so I might have to put in some effort. Please don't wander off, or you'll get lost.
Miss Qian, annoyed by the maid's rambling, waved her hand impatiently, telling her to hurry up and go.
She was thinking of taking a shower so she could go back to the banquet and watch others perform.
However, Miss Qian was confident that she would definitely come out on top this time.
This was the first time she had performed her flying dance in front of everyone; she wanted to make a name for herself.
It doesn't matter if Han Yu insists on marrying someone as ignorant as Li Yueniang; there are plenty of handsome young men present, and she refuses to believe that no one will not fall for her.
In particular, the eldest prince had made advances toward her many times, but unfortunately, the eldest prince already had a concubine, so how could she be content to be relegated to the position of a concubine?
She would definitely not choose the eldest prince if she had a better option, but if the eldest prince becomes emperor in the future, that would be a different story.
Given the Qian family's position in the imperial court, it's not impossible for Qian Yingying to win the position of Empress.
Therefore, she kept the eldest prince dangling in a daze, playing hard to get.
Thinking of this, Miss Qian went into the dressing room to wait.
Xiao Moyan secretly followed Miss Qian into the dressing room.
He was just thinking about how to get rid of the maid when Qian Yingying took care of it herself.
Qian Yingying is indeed his favorite. She is so sensible that it's not impossible for him to reward her with the position of a concubine later.
Miss Qian had just sat down when she heard a noise outside, so without looking up, she said, "Looks like you're very efficient, you get things done so quickly, even the hot water..."
Before Qian Yingying could finish speaking, she saw Xiao Moyan staring at her with a sly look.
She felt a sudden sense of fear and quickly stood up to bow to Xiao Moyan.
Xiao Moyan casually closed the door.
Qian Yingying swallowed and said, "Your Highness, what brings you here?"
Xiao Moyan looked at her and smiled, "Naturally, it's because Yingying's dancing is so good that I was attracted here."
As he spoke, Xiao Moyan moved closer to Qian Yingying.
Xiao Moyan was, after all, a man, and had learned some martial arts. Qian Yingying couldn't dodge him, so the eldest prince embraced her tightly.
At this moment, Qian Yingying struggled desperately, but as a delicate girl, she was no match for Xiao Moyan at all.
Xiao Moyan had completely lost control of himself at this point. He felt hot all over and his mouth was dry.
However, Qian Yingying struggled fiercely, and the eldest prince was also afraid that her shouting would attract others.
So he took a pill out of his sleeve and stuffed it directly into Qian Yingying's mouth.
This was a drug he specially commissioned to be prepared. Any woman who resisted him who took this drug would obediently submit to his control.
Wasn't that how he conquered his cousin back then? Once it happened once, it's bound to happen again.
Sure enough, less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea after Qian Yingying finished taking the medicine, she collapsed into Xiao Moyan's arms.
Then, without realizing it, she began to cooperate with Xiao Moyan.
Meanwhile, at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, the talent show was nearing its end, so Princess Fushou called for it to stop.
Then, looking at Yan Qingqing, he asked, "Madam Mingzhao, these children have just shown their talents. Who do you think will come out on top?"
Yan Qingqing replied with a smile, "Your Highness is too kind to me. How could I possibly comment on such a matter?"
However, if the Eldest Princess insists on my opinion, I think Miss Qian's flying dance was the most stunning.
Yan Qingqing's words were agreed upon by most people; Qian Yingying's flying dance was indeed breathtaking.
However, what shocked everyone the most was that Madam Mingzhao would actually choose the eldest daughter of the Qian family, after all, the two families had had conflicts in the Pei family.
Therefore, everyone felt that Yan Qingqing was broad-minded and had a good perspective.
However, it was only when Yan Qingqing mentioned Miss Qian that everyone realized that Miss Qian was not actually present.
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