With the example of Princess Chaoyang, no one dared to openly attract Huangfu Lingao's attention anymore. They could only exchange subtle glances during performances.
However, Prince Huangfu didn't see anything. He only kept an eye on the purple-clothed girl two people away from him from time to time. He had not stopped eating since the banquet began.
Occasionally he would look up to see everyone performing, then move closer to Meng'er to listen to what she was saying, and smile obediently.
Ning An'an had said that when he had saved Qi Qing, she had been unconscious for half a month. So even though she was still eating so much after she woke up, Ning An'an didn't think too much of it.
Because her pulse showed no other serious problems except malnutrition. But after so much time, her pulse was still the same, which really didn't make sense, like a bottomless pit.
Huangfu Lingao tilted his head and looked in the direction of Qiqing, lost in thought, and did not notice the lingering and resentful look of Meng Shuixian who was dancing on the stage.
At the end of the dance, Meng Shuixian bowed to Emperor Shengyuan and the Empress, but did not leave immediately. Instead, she turned to Qiqing and said, "Sister Qiqing... Sister Shuangshuang, Sister Bingying, and I have all finished our performance.
I wonder what my sister wants to perform? We are all from the Crown Prince's Mansion, so we naturally cannot humiliate His Royal Highness's reputation. Don't you agree? "
Qi Qing blinked her ignorant purple eyes, looked at Meng Shuixian who was smiling at her on the stage and said, "I can't dance."
Meng Shuixian chuckled softly, as if she had not expected Qiqing to be so direct. Well, she had seen it many times before, and this woman was always like this. She was so stupid!
When Meng Shuixian met Huangfu Lingao's cold eyes, she shuddered with fear, lowered her head and gritted her teeth, with a hint of viciousness flashing in her eyes.
She knew that the Crown Prince would choose Qiqing as the Crown Prince in front of everyone today. That woman was obviously as dumb as a pig, with a beautiful face for nothing, and she only knew how to eat all day long, not knowing how to do anything else.
It was said that she was involved with another man and even brought her adulterer to the Crown Prince's residence! His Highness the Crown Prince was so indulgent towards such a fickle woman.
And she, clearly loved His Royal Highness the Crown Prince so much, clearly she was the most qualified to be the Crown Princess! Yet His Royal Highness disdained her and even confined her for days because of that little bitch Qi Qing.
If there hadn't been a banquet in the palace today, she wouldn't have been able to leave the courtyard! How could she swallow such unfair treatment? Since she was destined not to be the Crown Prince, she would never allow that idiot to sit on the throne of the Crown Princess!
Meng Shuixian's grief, anger, and jealousy gave her courage. She no longer looked at Huangfu Lingao's warning eyes and said to Qiqing, "Sister Qiqing, it doesn't matter if you can't dance. You can play the piano, or paint, or write poetry.
You are the one favored by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so naturally you are incomparable to my sister. Today, I will let my sister and the others who are working there open their eyes."
The person that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince favors the most? After hearing Meng Shuixian's words, Princess Chaoyang and the others turned their eyes to the purple-clothed girl who had been sitting quietly next to Princess Ningguo. The girl had been keeping her head slightly lowered, eating, and not attracting any attention.
Now, the girl looked up at Meng Shuixian on the stage, revealing her exquisite and beautiful features. Everyone began to carefully observe this mysterious woman who was rumored to be in love with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Qiqing's outfit today was different from her usual simple one. Huangfu Lingmeng specially asked the dressing nanny to comb Qiqing's hair into an exquisite and lively bun.
There is a faint mist flowing in her purple eyes, pure and innocent, with a lilac on her forehead, she looks noble and elegant.
Princess Chaoyang stood up and bowed to the Emperor and Empress, who were seated at the main table. She said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I see that Sister Qiqing is gentle and obedient, and I think she would be willing to perform for Your Majesty and Your Majesty."
"Princess Chaoyang is right..." Huangfu Tian rarely spoke.
The Queen also nodded and said, "Miss Qiqing, just choose what you are best at."
Qiqing could only shake her head blankly. She really didn't know anything.
"Haha, no way! The Crown Prince of Shengyuan State actually fell in love with a clueless beauty. And the Crown Princess of Shengyuan State, the future mother of a nation, is someone who knows nothing. This is a bit... Ha, Lord Dugu, don't you think?"
Shangguan Chiyue, who had been slapped in the face several times by Huangfu Lingao, finally seized the opportunity and couldn't help but speak sarcastically. He even didn't forget to bring the Lord of Posha City into the picture.
Dugu Ling's expression was obscured by the mask, making it impossible to see clearly. However, the hoarse voice he emitted gave people goosebumps: "Maybe it's true love?"
Shangguan Chiyue sneered: "Oh, true love? Why would a woman like this who only has beauty want to be a crown princess? She's a prostitute...ah"
Shangguan Chiyue was so excited that he completely forgot where he was. He spoke wildly and felt a sharp blade whizzing past his ears. When he came to his senses, he found that there was a sticky liquid flowing on his face. He reached out to wipe it, and Shangguan Chiyue looked at the uncomfortable blood.
He looked at the opposite side excitedly: "Huangfu..." The sharp rebuke stopped abruptly after meeting Huangfu Lingao's cruel and bloodthirsty eyes, as if his neck was strangled.
Dugu Ling looked at the bloody marks on Shangguan Chiyue's face, left by the blade of energy created by Huangfu Lingao's finger. He tightened his grip on the wine glass and looked deeply at the gloomy Huangfu Lingao.
"Miss Qiqing, can you play the piano?"
Seven emotions shaking head
"Then do you know how to play chess?"
Seven emotions shaking head
"What about the books and paintings?"
Qi Qing still shook his head
"Puff..." Someone in the crowd sneered, "It turns out she's just a straw bag beauty."
Some familiar scenes flashed through Qiqing's mind. He turned to look at Huangfu Lingao and remembered what Huangfu Lingao had said to him.
She wondered if it was because of her that Huangfu Lingao was laughed at by others, and she promised Huangfu Lingao that she would help him.
Looking at Huangfu Lingao's extremely unhappy expression and the suppressed anger in his eyes, Qiqing's heart tightened a little, and his mind suddenly seemed to explode, with thousands of thoughts rushing in.
Suddenly, Qiqing stood up and walked onto the stage.
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