Without a second thought, Feng Guang said, "I'm not like her."
Just when A Xi Yu thought Feng Guang was admitting that she was not as good as Xie Yao Yao, she didn't expect Feng Guang to say another sentence: "I know more things than her."
Upon hearing this, Axi Yu immediately laughed, "Miss Fengguang has great confidence. Then I'll place the zither in front of you, and you can play a tune, how about that?"
"Hasn't someone already played the zither? What's the point of me playing it again?" Feng Guang leaned against Xie Zhan's chest and smiled sweetly. Under the warm light, her small face appeared even more radiant.
Several ignorant young men were already staring at her in a daze.
Xie Zhan chuckled and patted her head lightly, just like an uncle who dotes on a younger person.
Xie Yaoyao, who had been oblivious to everything, raised her head and looked at Feng Guang, wanting to see how she would react. However, the sight of Xie Zhan embracing Feng Guang so tenderly was rather jarring.
"If Miss Fengguang isn't playing the piano, what is she planning to do?"
“We are all cultured people, so let’s do something cultured.” It has to be said that when she was focused on fighting the enemy, she forgot about the strange thing about the man holding her. She said, “I have long heard that the princess is a beauty that could topple kingdoms, and now that I have seen her, it is indeed true. Since the princess has come to our country as a guest, she has danced and played the zither. So let me offer a few words to the princess.”
Axi Yu said "Oh", "I wonder what message Miss Fengguang wants to give me?"
Feng Guang smiled and said, "Princess Xi is not human."
The scene immediately fell silent. Axi Yu's face was ashen, and she was trying hard to hide her anger. His Majesty had already slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Insolence!"
"Why is Your Majesty so quick to anger?" the Empress said with a smile. "Why don't you listen to Feng Guang finish speaking first?"
If we were to name the only person in the room who wasn't frightened but instead felt a sense of pleasure, besides the Empress, Xie Zhan would be the only one left.
Xie Zhan's lips curled up in a smile as he gently stroked Feng Guang's back. Her face was reflected in his dark eyes, like a night sky filled with stars.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Feng Guang said a complete sentence, "Princess Xiqiu is not human, but a celestial maiden descended to earth."
As these last words were uttered, the crowd's gazes shifted again, and one civil official exclaimed, "Brilliant! Truly brilliant!"
Who would have thought that what seemed like an insult at first would turn into a compliment later on! This ingenious idea is truly admirable!
Now, Ah Xi Yu can't even vent her anger; she has to laugh along with everyone else.
Before she could finish describing the scenery, she added, "There is nothing but beauty."
Everyone was speechless again.
“No, it’s that besides beauty there is nothing else?” She smiled apologetically, turning a statement into a question, and then added, “There is also a clever and insightful heart.”
Instantly, the civil and military officials became lively again. This time, it wasn't just the few civil officials, but even those who were not well-educated began to say with delight that the eldest daughter of the Xie family was truly a wonderful person.
Xie Xun sat down and almost dropped the cup in his hand. He had no idea that his daughter would have such great talent!
Feng Guang raised an eyebrow and said to A Xi Yu, "So? Does the princess like the words I gave you?"
"Miss Fengguang's talent is amazing..." Axi Yu said with a stiff smile, "I really admire her, I really admire her."
So what if she knew Feng Guang was subtly criticizing her? But it was also true that he had praised her in those few words. Could she get angry? Of course not. If she did, she would only appear petty.
Clearly, Axi Yu had no choice but to swallow this bitter pill, and not only that, she had to pretend to be happy about it.
“You’ve been talking for a while now, are you thirsty?” The man handed a cup to Feng Guang. “Here, have some tea.”
Feng Guang took the cup without thinking much, but after taking a sip, she realized that the taste was wrong. This was not tea at all, but clearly wine. She looked at Xie Zhan in confusion, but she could not spit it out in public, so she could only swallow it.
Xie Zhan chuckled softly at her, then picked her up and stood up. Feng Guang's flowing skirt perfectly concealed the area that was amiss. He said apologetically, "Your Majesty, Feng Guang is drunk and feeling a little unwell. I will take her to rest for a while."
Xie Zhan's words were true. Feng Guang's reaction to the alcohol came quickly. Her face was flushed, and her eyes seemed to be misty, making her gaze hazy. In her dizzy state, everything looked as if it were seen through a veil. So she shook her head, trying to clear her mind. This drunken state not only made her more adorable but also added to her allure, making one want to hold her in their arms and comfort her.
Xie Zhan smiled, and with a slight movement of his hand, he buried her face in his arms, thus shielding her from the gaze of the group of men.
His Majesty was not an unreasonable person. He said, "Since you are not feeling well, go and rest for a while."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Xie Zhan gave Xie Xun a reassuring look, then turned and left with Feng Guang in his arms.
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