Chapter 976 Liang Yue (3)
Suddenly he turned the conversation to Shen Miao.
"I've only heard that the princess is excellent at archery, but I've never heard of anything else. Since today is the prince's birthday, why don't you come and help out, so we can broaden our horizons? I've admired you for a long time." She said a little uncomfortably. Anyone who saw her would only think that Ye Mei admired Shen Miao because of the rumors she heard about her and wanted to see her in person.
But Shen Miao was originally the daughter of a military family. Her archery skills were one thing, but no one had ever seen her dance or anything like that. If she did, she might make a fool of herself. If she didn't respond, it would seem to confirm her reputation as a rough person.
Everyone looked at Shen Miao.
Shen Miao smiled faintly: "I am the princess of Prince Rui's palace. How can I play music and sing like a singing girl or a dancing prostitute for people to watch?"
In an instant, the hall fell silent, and Ye Mei's face turned red.
Originally, singing and dancing in front of the ministers was considered disgraceful, but because Ye Mei was the daughter of the Ye family, and was both beautiful and talented, everyone overlooked this point. However, Shen Miao's outspokenness made it very subtle.
Madam Ye and Ye Maocai looked unhappy. Madam Ye wanted to speak, but once she opened her mouth, wouldn't she just be following Shen Miao's lead and saying that Ye Mei was just a singer and dancer?
Madam Lu and Lu Wan'er were gloating over the misfortune. They would love to see Shen Miao and Ye Mei quarreling.
Xie Jingxing watched everything with a smile on his face, not seeming to think there was anything wrong with what he said. He made no attempt to stop the fight, and just stood by and watched.
Luo Tan felt that Shen Miao seemed to be targeting Ye Mei, but he also felt a vague sense of satisfaction. It was Xie Jingxing's birthday, and yet Ye Mei was dancing here, stealing the show. Furthermore, she had even asked Shen Miao to sing and dance, so why did she demand the same from others?
Madam Ji looked at Shen Miao, feeling anxious. Xie Jingxing's birthday was a banquet for all the court officials, and Shen Miao had made the atmosphere so awkward. Others would only blame the Rui Prince's Mansion for being unruly, damaging the reputation of the entire mansion. They would also accuse Shen Miao of being jealous and nitpicking over a Ye family daughter.
Ye Mei stood there hesitantly, her slight frown evoking pity. It was truly unbearable to see such a beautiful woman forced into such a situation. Some of the men in the hall, feeling both indignant and righteous, wanted to be heroes and save the beauty, speaking up for Ye Mei.
Shen Miao glanced at everyone in the hall, taking in their expressions. Ye Mei had this ability. She never had to say what she wanted. With a frown and a sigh, she drove those around her to risk their lives for her. If she rejected Ye Mei today, she was afraid that everyone in Longye would side with Ye Mei the next day.
How can Ye Mei get what she wants?
She stood up and smiled as everyone looked at her in surprise, "However, Miss Ye's kindness is hard to refuse, so I will do it with reluctance. I happened to have learned a piece of music a few days ago, so I will play it for you."
"Why is it played for 'Miss Ye'?" Madam Lu said with a smile, "Shouldn't it be to congratulate His Highness on his birthday?"
"This song is very sad." Shen Miao said calmly, "It doesn't sound like a festive tune, nor is it suitable for celebrating a birthday. It's just that I thought it was good a few days ago, so I learned it. Since Miss Ye admires me, good things should naturally be shared with her, right?" She looked at Ye Mei with a smile.
Ye Mei also smiled softly: "Of course."
The two exchanged words, seemingly shimmering with invisible swords. Ye Mei was charming, Shen Miao dignified, each possessing their own beauty, and for a moment it was difficult to distinguish the primary from the secondary. Shen Miao, holding her sleeves, walked to the middle, and Ye Mei withdrew. Jingzhe quickly found a chair for Shen Miao. Shen Miao raised her eyes and asked, "Please bring me the zither."
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