Immediately afterwards.
One by one, they stood up and began to compose poems about chrysanthemums.
Ye Qingcheng listened to everyone's poems. At first, she found them somewhat interesting, but as one poem after another came, she grew tired of them. She rested her elbows on the table and her chin on her hands, seemingly deep in thought, but in reality, her mind was far away.
Seeing this, Princess Wenning asked softly, "Qingcheng, would you like to compose a poem?"
After hearing this, Ye Qingcheng shook her head: "This kind of poetry recitation is really boring."
"You think so too?"
"Hmm! What? You don't like these kinds of occasions either?"
Princess Wenning nodded: "I have never liked these kinds of literary occasions. This time, I came to the capital to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday, which was unavoidable. Otherwise, I would not have come."
"Ah! It's still better to be born in Jiangnan."
"If you like it, Qingcheng, why don't you come with me when I go back to Jiangnan this time? I'll show you the scenery of Jiangnan."
"I'd like to, but I'm afraid it's difficult for me to leave," Ye Qingcheng sighed.
"Hmm? Is there something you need in the capital?"
Ye Qingcheng nodded: "Yes! I do have something to do, but I will definitely go to Jiangnan. Don't try to make excuses then."
"Look at you, what are you saying? Even if you weren't my friend, just considering your status as the Princess Consort of Han, I wouldn't dare to be disrespectful."
Pfft!
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingcheng chuckled and said, "Alright! You're a princess, I wouldn't dare trouble you like this."
Hehehe!
At this moment, the two of them completely ignored the women's chanting and started chatting and laughing.
And just as the two were chatting and laughing, the women's poetry recitation came to an end.
Finally, the daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue won first place with her poem about chrysanthemums.
Next.
That is Qin Bi.
The noble ladies from various aristocratic families were also eager to try, and instantly the entire garden was filled with melodious piano music, one after another.
The melodious music and beautiful tune seemed to pique Ye Qingcheng's interest.
She no longer wore a bored expression; instead, her beautiful eyes watched the noble ladies play their instruments, listening quietly to the melodious and beautiful music.
Princess Wenning, seeing that she was interested in the music, did not engage in further conversation with her and watched the noble ladies play along with her.
The entire piano performance lasted for nearly half an hour.
Just after the daughter of the Minister of Revenue finished playing "Yangguan Sandie," the Qin Bi, which should have ended, was about to conclude.
Ye Qingyao stood up: "Your Majesty, Princess, I have a request."
"What is it?"
"Your Majesty, when the ladies were playing just now, I noticed that Princess Han seemed to be very interested in the music."
Although before entering the Han Prince's mansion, the Princess Consort was a bit crazy and a good-for-nothing.
But since she married the Seventh Prince, I haven't seen him for six whole years.
At the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet that day, Princess Han sang a strange ballad that drew praise from everyone present.
Therefore, I believe that in these past six years, Princess Han's madness has not only been cured, but she has probably also learned a great deal.
"Then what?"
"Then, I thought, I should take advantage of today to have a competition with Princess Han, and see how much she has improved in the past six years."
Upon hearing this, the Empress smiled faintly and looked at Ye Qingcheng.
"Princess Han."
Ye Qingcheng rolled her eyes at Ye Qingyao, stood up, and curtsied to the Empress: "Your Majesty, your daughter-in-law is here."
"The Crown Prince's concubine said she wants to have a contest. What do you think? Of course, it's fine if you don't want to. After all, you've been mentally challenged since childhood and can't do anything. It would indeed be a bit difficult for you to have to compete."
"Yes! Yes! Although Princess Han's madness has been cured, did you all see that when everyone was reciting poems just now, she didn't come out to reply with a single line? I suppose she can't do anything!"
“That’s right, just as the Crown Prince’s concubine said. She has learned a lot in the past few years, but it’s been a short time. What can she have learned? Compared with the Crown Prince’s concubine who has been talented since childhood, it’s completely incomparable!”
"Yes! Indeed, I think Princess Han should just refuse the Crown Prince's concubine offer directly, so as to avoid humiliating herself."
After the Empress finished speaking, the noble ladies present began to discuss among themselves, each with a hint of sarcasm.
Ye Qingcheng listened to everyone's words but ignored them, instead giving a cold smile to herself.
It seems that today...
The Empress and Ye Qingyao are probably planning to embarrass me in front of all the noble ladies!
Ye Qingcheng looked at Ye Qingyao and saw that she had an arrogant and disdainful look on her face.
She gave a cold laugh.
Fine, Ye Qingyao, I originally just wanted to watch the excitement and go through the motions at this banquet.
But if you insist on courting death, then this young lady will grant your wish.
"Mother, since it was the Crown Prince's concubine who spoke up, and my daughter-in-law is a princess and her status is within the royal family."
"How could we allow a mere concubine to look down on us, the royal family?" the daughter-in-law agreed.
"What? Did I hear that right? Prince Han actually dared to accept? How could she possibly compete? Isn't she just humiliating herself?"
"Yes! Yes! But Princess Han is right, she is no longer the legitimate daughter of the Duke's mansion."
"She is Princess Han, the principal wife of the youngest war god prince in our Great Xia Kingdom. How can she be timid?"
"Yes! That's right, but there's no need to compete. It's obvious who won and who lost at a glance."
"That's right, but this Crown Prince's concubine must have done this intentionally to embarrass her!"
"Shh! Keep your voice down. Anyone with eyes can see that. Do you need to tell me?"
When Ye Qingcheng agreed, the crowd started discussing it again.
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