The palace maids brought the food to the table one after another.

As soon as Shen Chuwei came in, she saw Xiao Jinyan sitting at the head seat of the round table, and Princess Xueyan was sitting next to him.

As people came in one after another, the huge restaurant suddenly became a little crowded.

Everyone bowed to Xiao Jinyan and shouted, "May your highness be blessed with good health."

At Xiao Jinyan's nod, everyone took their seats one after another.

Shen Chuwei was pushed to Xiao Jinyan by two people behind her, as if they were afraid that she would not go.

Xiao Jinyan raised his eyes and looked at her, "Sit down."

Shen Chuwei responded and sat down.

Here, Li Liangyuan wanted to sit next to Princess Xueyan, but was pulled over by Concubine Xu.

Tao Chenghui helped push Chang Liangyuan over.

This was the first time Chang Liangyuan met Princess Xueyan, and she was planning to sit with her, so she didn't care when someone pushed her.

After sitting down, Chang Liangyuan secretly looked at Princess Xueyan who was sitting next to her. She had a pair of clear and beautiful eyes that would make any man's heart beat faster.

Although she was wearing a veil, her eyes and eyebrows were still delicate and charming.

No wonder Concubine Xu praised Princess Xueyan as soon as she arrived. She is indeed beautiful.

A few days ago, Chang Liangyuan went to the Queen and from what the Queen said, she knew that as long as Princess Xueyan chose Xiao Jinyan, she would be the Crown Princess.

How could Chang Liangyuan be willing? She had only one goal in entering the Eastern Palace, and that was to become the Crown Princess.

If I can't become the Crown Princess, what's the point? After Concubine Xu made the arrangements, she sat down beside him with great satisfaction.

After everyone was seated, Xiao Jinyan started eating, and then everyone followed suit, but they all ate in an elegant manner, without making any sound.

Except for the occasional noise made by Shen Chuwei.

Shen Chuwei picked up the chopsticks, picked up the food and started eating. Lunch time is also the time when she is the hungriest.

Most of the people at the table hadn't seen Xiao Jinyan for a long time. They were of course ecstatic to see him this time and tried to attract Xiao Jinyan's attention.

Shen Chuwei was enjoying her meal very much. Xiao Jinyan would pick up some food for her from time to time, which made her eat even more happily.

During the meal, only Shen Chuwei and Concubine Xu were full and satisfied.

After lunch, we went to visit the Imperial Garden.

Everyone rushed to walk beside Xiao Jinyan.

Concubine Xu and Tao Chenghui, intentionally or unintentionally, pushed aside all the women who were leaning towards Xiao Jinyan, including Princess Xueyan.

Xueyan was originally standing shoulder to shoulder with Xiao Jinyan, but because they were both wearing very complicated dresses, they were pushed apart by the crowd.

Chang Liangyuan also wanted to get closer to Xiao Jinyan, but things were different now and no one would give in to her.

Shen Chuwei didn't like walking around the garden and wanted to sleep after lunch.

Even walking on the road did not prevent her from feeling sleepy.

Suddenly, a hand reached into the wide sleeves and held her soft hand.

Shen Chuwei woke up immediately, raised her head, and saw Xiao Jinyan looking down at her.

She blinked her beautiful big eyes twice to express her confusion.

Xiao Jinyan smiled but didn't say anything.

Concubine Xu glanced at Xueyan and Chang Liangyuan and mentioned, "I heard that Princess Xueyan is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I wonder if she is willing to learn from our talented women from Daxia?"

Xueyan smiled and said, "Concubine Xu, thank you for your praise. I only know a few basics."

Concubine Xu said: "Princess Xueyan is too modest."

At this time, a loud and powerful voice came from behind, "I want to see it too."

When everyone heard the voice, they turned around and saw the emperor standing not far behind them.

Xiao Jinyan stepped forward and saluted, "May your Majesty live long and healthy."

Everyone said in unison, "May the Emperor be blessed with good health and good health."

The emperor waved his hand, "Everyone, get up."

The emperor was about to go to Fengyi Palace, but he didn't expect to meet the prince and others.

Xueyan said: "Since the emperor has spoken, I will respectfully obey your orders."

The emperor laughed loudly and said, "Then let's compete in music, chess, calligraphy and painting."

Upon hearing this, Shen Chuwei consciously took two steps back.

Seeing this, Concubine Xu also took two steps back.

There was no need to say anything to Tao Chenghui, he just had to follow suit and retreat.

Xu Chenghui didn't understand the situation. After hesitating for a few seconds, he followed the main force and retreated two steps.

Li Liangyuan thought about it and retreated as well.

The emperor saw Chang Liangyuan leaning forward, and he made his decision with a single move of his finger. "Since Chang Liangyuan is the first to bear the brunt of the attack, then let Chang Liangyuan be the one!"

Chang Liangyuan had been hiding her thoughts, and only realized them after the emperor spoke. She was confused, wondering why he chose her. She looked around and found herself standing at the front.

She was standing with them.

Concubine Xu's eyes were full of pride. She snorted, "Don't you like to show off your talents? This time, I'll let you show off enough!" The emperor had spoken, so how could Chang Liangyuan dare to refuse? She could only bite the bullet and go ahead.

Music, chess, calligraphy and painting are Chang Liangyuan's strengths, but I wonder how much chance she has of winning compared to Princess Xueyan?

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First, the art of playing the piano.

The young eunuch brought two zithers.

Princess Xueyan and Chang Liangyuan took their seats one after another.

Shen Chuwei was not interested in the competition. She hugged Xiao Jinyan's arm, hid behind him, and began to doze off.

Xiao Jinyan lowered his eyes and glanced at Shen Chuwei, only to see that she was leaning her cheek against her arm, her eyes were closed, and she looked extremely sleepy.

With his father around, he couldn't let her go back, so he could only let her secretly lean on his arms and sleep for a while.

In the first round of piano skills, the two were evenly matched.

The second round is a competition of chess skills.

The emperor stood beside the chessboard and watched Chang Liangyuan and Princess Xueyan play chess.

Chang Liangyuan was a little nervous, which led to her loss.

The third round of calligraphy.

Although Xueyan is young, she has beautiful handwriting.

Chang Liangyuan has been a little depressed recently because of the cancellation of the appointment of the Crown Princess, and her calligraphy is not as good as before.

There is no doubt that Princess Xueyan wins.

The emperor looked unhappy because Chang Liangyuan represented Da Xia and losing was also a loss of face.

Round 4, drawing.

Shen Chu was sleeping soundly when Concubine Xu suddenly pulled her aside and said, "Shen Liang Di, don't sleep anymore. Let's watch the show."

Although Concubine Xu spoke very softly, Xiao Jinyan could still hear it very clearly.

Shen Chu was half asleep, and looked at Concubine Xu with one eye open, "What's the show?"

Concubine Xu was very excited when she saw that Chang Liangyuan was about to be humiliated.

"Look, Chang Liangyuan is going to lose."

Shen Chuwei tightly grasped Xiao Jinyan's arm. Feeling sleepy, she looked towards the competition scene with difficulty.

Xueyan put down her pen, took two steps forward and bowed, "Your Majesty, I am honored to present you with this humble performance."

The emperor praised generously: "Princess Xueyan is indeed a talented woman from Xueyue Country. This painting is very artistic."

Chang Liangyuan stood aside dejectedly, not daring to raise her head. She looked very unhappy.

There is no doubt that Chang Liangyuan lost this time.

Xiao Jinyan looked at the two paintings, which were not even one-tenth as good as Shen Chuwei's.

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…The update is late because I was too sleepy.

Due to writer's block, these two chapters are not very well written, so you guys have to bear with it.

Good night, my dears! I will try my best to write a wonderful plot for you.

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