Of course it is embarrassing, but isn't it a bit too direct to cry loudly in front of so many people?

Chen Huifu cried bitterly: Who understands the feelings of a girl whose emotions have completely broken down?

Jiang Si smiled with curved lips, his eyes turned and met Yu Jin's gaze.

Yu Jinchong blinked at her quietly.

It turned out that he had worried in vain. It was not his turn to take action at all, so Asi took out his anger on himself.

However - a faint doubt arose in his heart.

First, the budding plum blossoms bloomed, and then the strange behavior of the noble lady on stage, all of which gave him a familiar feeling.

Is there any relationship between Asi and the Wumiao tribe in southern Xinjiang?

That's impossible.

Yu Jin shook his head slightly and dismissed this ridiculous idea.

Jiang Si took a sip of longan and red date tea.

It has a light aroma of dates and just the right amount of sweetness. It makes you feel warm and comfortable when you drink it, just like her comfortable mood at the moment.

She said that if conditions permit, try not to hold grudges overnight, and it would be most satisfying to take revenge on the spot.

Jiang Si watched Chen Huifu burst into tears with a cold eye, his heart remaining calm.

What a silly child! Now you know what ugly means.

The noblewoman next to Chen Huifu couldn't help but persuade her, "Miss Chen, don't cry. The two queens and the princes are still watching..."

When Chen Huifu heard this, he cried even louder.

The lady who was trying to comfort him was greatly embarrassed.

Concubine Xian’s expression became increasingly gloomy.

How could such a small scoundrel sneak into such a banquet for selecting a concubine?

"Help Miss Chen go down and have some rest." Concubine Xian could no longer bear it and gave a cold order to the eunuch beside her.

The eunuch walked up to Chen Huifu and said indifferently, "Miss Chen, please come in."

It's not shameful to fail in the selection banquet, but being kicked out halfway through the banquet is simply embarrassing.

The eunuchs looked at Chen Huifu as if he were a laughing stock.

Chen Huifu suddenly stood up, covered his face and ran away.

All the girls looked embarrassed for a moment.

It's really embarrassing for people from the same circle to behave like this.

Concubine Xian spoke up to break the awkward situation: "Everyone's performance just now was very wonderful. Does anyone else want to show off?"

Chen Huifu was not on Concubine Xian's wish list in the first place. To her, he was just a little clown. With him gone, she felt relieved.

The women looked at each other in bewilderment.

There are pros and cons to playing at this time.

The upside is that after Chen Huifu's commotion, it seems that everything will be fine as long as the presentation goes smoothly, but this is also a downside.

At the moment, people's minds are restless. Unless the talent displayed can be comparable to Kou Lingbo's Hu Xuan dance, or have Miss Jiang's magical method of making the plum blossoms bloom, it will just be a formality.

If it's just a formality, why bother going through the motions?

Ji Fanghua stood up and said with a smile: "Aunt, I will play a song for you and Concubine Zhuang. I hope you and Concubine Zhuang will not despise my clumsy hands and clumsy mind."

Yu Jin raised his eyebrows in surprise.

It turned out to be his cousin.

Cousin of the Duke of Anguo’s Mansion?

When Yu Jin thought of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion, he felt as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly.

Got engaged to Asi, and then broke off the engagement. This is really a place for fools.

No matter how Yu Jin complained, Ji Fanghua walked to the center of the venue and knelt down beside the piano stand.

The song of High Mountains and Flowing Water finished playing. Although it did not have superb melody and technique, it calmed the restlessness in people's hearts.

Ji Fanghua bowed in the direction of Concubine Xian and Concubine Zhuang, then walked towards Jiang Si.

That was originally her seat, but her aunt called her over early on to sit next to her, and she couldn't go back.

Upon seeing this, Concubine Xian moved her lips, but it was inconvenient to say anything in this situation.

She was satisfied with this niece: she was well-behaved, sweet-spoken, and knew how to save the situation. It was a pity that her identity as a niece from her mother's side doomed her to have no chance of becoming the Princess of Yan.

Thinking of this, Concubine Xian felt a little regretful, and suddenly another thought came to her mind: If the fourth prince could really win that position, then why would the position of Empress be given to the mediocre Crown Princess?

By that time, it would no longer be the time for her to unite with the fourth son against the outside world, but it would be time for her to make good plans for her natal family. Why couldn't her niece become the queen?

Concubine Xian's thoughts were racing. She felt that this idea was the best of both worlds, and a faint smile appeared on the corners of her mouth.

With Ji Fanghua's help, the scene became lively again.

When most of the ladies had finished their performances, Concubine Xian and Concubine Zhuang looked at each other.

Concubine Xian cleared her throat and said with a smile, "Sister Zhuang Concubine, do you feel that the younger generation pushes the older generation forward? Today, I have really broadened my horizons."

Concubine Zhuang smiled and said, "The disciple surpasses the master, that's how the world works. If Sister Xianfei is jealous, there's no need to be jealous."

Concubine Xian laughed: "How can I, at my age, compare with these flower-like girls? It's just that each of these children is very capable, and I can't tell who is better."

"That's true." Concubine Zhuang nodded slightly.

Concubine Xian looked at the King of Shu and Yu Jin and said, "How about this? Today, the two princes will select the most outstanding ladies for Concubine Zhuang and me, so that we can have a chance to give away some of the little things we have prepared. What do you think?"

The King of Shu stood up and clasped his fists: "If your Majesty trusts me, I will make the bold choice. If I am not good at judging, please forgive me, your Majesty and the other girls."

Yu Jin was not as humble as the King of Shu, and was very frank: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me this opportunity."

Concubine Xian and Concubine Zhuang smiled but said nothing, while the other girls blushed quietly.

Whether it was the elegant demeanor of the King of Shu or the unparalleled handsomeness of the King of Yan, they all looked forward to the next gift of flowers.

I don’t know how many people will be selected today.

Soon two palace maids came forward, each carrying a basket with several green plum blossoms in it.

The girls tried their best to appear calm and composed, but they had already silently counted the number of green plums.

One, two...

There were six plum blossoms in each of the two flower baskets. The plum branches in one basket were tied with a pink ribbon, and the plum branches in the other basket were tied with a blue ribbon.

The girls were delighted and immediately became energetic.

There are six plum blossoms in a flower basket, which means that the two princes will each select six candidates. In this way, twelve people present will be selected, which is a good chance.

Seeing the palace maid standing in front of the two princes, Concubine Xian nodded slightly, indicating that they could begin.

The King of Shu looked at Yu Jin.

Yu Jin smiled and said, "Sixth brother, please go first."

“Then I, brother, would be disrespectful.” The King of Shu took out a plum blossom tied with a blue ribbon and walked towards the women.

As he approached, the girls' hearts began to flutter.

When he reached Jiang Si's side, the King of Shu paused slightly, and then continued to walk forward.

He sighed in his heart: Forget it, this is about choosing a principal wife, not a concubine. Family background and character are far more important than appearance.

I can't act on impulse and I can't let my mother down...

Yu Jin stared at the back of King Shu and raised his lips slightly.

Lao Liu is quite interesting.

At this moment, the King of Shu, who had clearly walked past Jiang Si, suddenly turned around, strode back, and placed the plum blossom in his hand on the white jade plate in front of Jiang Si.

Damn, family background and character are more important than appearance. Those girls must be saying this because they are not pretty enough, and they don’t have the ability to make a budding plum blossom bloom!