Shi Wuqing was being stared at by everyone. A hint of discomfort flashed across her face for a moment, and then she smiled gently, "Since Master Xiao has asked, I will share my opinion."
"The princess's zither plays a high-pitched tune, evoking a lofty aspiration. The final note is resounding, like a bird striving to reach the heavens. It stirs the listener's heart. In just one short tune, one can hear the princess's lofty aspirations and unwavering perseverance. While others may be able to imitate this zither, their spirit and charm are unmatched."
Everyone was stunned by what they heard. If they had not just heard the princess's piano playing with their own ears and complained about it in their hearts, they would have really thought that the eldest princess was an amazing piano player!
This Princess Qi is really good at talking nonsense!
In the past, I only heard that the eldest daughter of the Shi family was well-educated and well-mannered, but I didn’t know that she also had such a good eloquence and the ability to tell lies with her eyes open!
"Mr. Xiao, don't you think so?" Shi Wuqing said seriously, and cue Xiao Chi with a smile.
Xiao Chi stared at her steadily, a smile on his face unchanged: "So that's how it is. Princess, you are truly capable. I am grateful for your guidance."
The others also followed Fu He with a smile. Even those who understood the zither would not be so tactless as to express their opposition.
Xiao Chi retreated back to his seat, sneering in his heart.
Shi Wuqing's reaction was really quick. Her answer was obviously nonsense, so no one would suspect that she couldn't play the piano.
At most, people would think that she was just trying to please the royal family!
Who would have thought that she couldn't play the piano at all and couldn't tell the truth!
But... do you think that's all it takes?
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"Princess Qi, right? You play the piano better than me?" Although the little princess was happy to be praised, she also became more arrogant. She thought that since Shi Wuqing praised her like this, she must not play as well as her.
Shi Wuqing chuckled politely, "Your Highness, I only know a little bit."
That meant something was not good for her. The little princess looked better. Just as she was about to ignore it, the fog cleared, but she suddenly heard someone discussing:
"Princess Qi's zither was praised by Master Cixin."
"She's doing this for the princess's sake. If we really were to compete, she'd definitely beat the eldest princess!"
"Let alone the eldest princess, there are probably few people in the world who can compare to her! She has real skills!"
The princess became angrier as she listened. She turned her head and saw that the ladies were all standing there in an orderly manner. She couldn't find out who was talking at all!
She suddenly looked at Shi Wuqing and said, "Do you dare to compete with me?"
Shi Wuqing shook her head: "Princess..."
"Stop talking nonsense! If you don't compete, I will let my father punish you!" The eldest princess said unruly.
The emperor had always indulged the little princess's behavior. When he saw her say this, he looked at Shi Wuqing and said, "Jia'er, don't act silly. You are still young. Princess Qi, today is Jia'er's birthday party. Don't bother with her."
He had just allowed the little princess to behave in a way that was meant to poke fun at Prince Qi's Mansion, but he had also heard Shi Shuling's piano skills before, and if he were to compare them with the little princess, the only one who would be embarrassed would be the royal family.
"Father, do you also think that I can't compare to her?" the eldest princess said angrily.
Just when the situation was about to get out of control, a graceful and elegant lady with outstanding temperament came out and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, last year I had a competition with Princess Qi. Because of my wrist injury, Princess Qi won. I went back and practiced my zither skills diligently. Today, I finally get to meet Princess Qi, and since it's your Highness's banquet, why don't I let Princess Qi and I compete to liven up the atmosphere? Your Highness, let me and Princess Qi compete. You are such an outstanding zither player, how can you do it yourself?"
The lady said this, curling the corners of her lips.
She was not that stupid. The princess obviously didn't like others playing the piano better than her, but she was still stupid enough to go and try to play the piano.
As long as Princess Qi agreed, she would let Princess Qi play first. Since it was a competition, Princess Qi definitely couldn't play casually, otherwise she would lose face for being the most talented woman and the Qi Palace.
And if he plays well, the princess will definitely feel that he has stolen her limelight and will hold a grudge against him!
After Princess Qi finished playing, she said that she suddenly felt unwell and could not play anymore!
By then, whether it's embarrassment or hatred, it will be enough for that bitch Shi Shuling to bear alone!
The emperor thought about it and thought it was feasible: "What do you think, Princess Qi?"
The eldest princess snorted: "This is fine!"
At this point, Shi Wuqing could no longer refuse.
But she can't play it!
This is a necessary plot, so Shi Wuqing was not surprised by this development. On the contrary, what she needed to do was to embarrass herself and reveal the flaw that she "can't play the piano".
Therefore, Shi Wuqing tried hard to figure out the original owner's mentality, hesitated, and smiled reluctantly: "This..."
"Princess Qi, please don't hesitate. Let us open our eyes." Xiao Chi curled his lips and said, "Or is it that your piano skills have declined due to some unspeakable secret?"
“…” Shi Wuqing glanced at him with a stiff expression.
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