She had thought that this would be the end of it, but this hateful woman not only stole the limelight, but now she is taking advantage of her and turning the tables on her.
The most hateful thing is that one of the Northern Wei triplets, whom she has admired for a long time and is still single, actually protects her and helps her to deal with herself.
How could she hold the cigarette?
"What? Did you really make Xiao'er perform in public just to humiliate her?"
Qian Yeying completely absolved himself of responsibility with just one sentence, making everyone think that the emperor had just been careless for a moment and that he actually treated his daughter and his subjects equally.
Such an emperor... Murong sneered in his heart: It is indeed time for him to retire early!
"Yes!" Qianye Manqiao lowered her head, two tears falling onto the hem of her skirt. She forced the third back. She had no way out now. If she didn't perform today, her bad reputation would be confirmed.
He glanced at Baili Feng, who was obviously interested in Murong Xiao. His mother had said that the women of the Murong family were reserved for the prince. Murong Xiao was so brilliant today, the queen would definitely betroth her to the prince, so he still had a chance.
Thinking of this, Qianye Manqiao could only bow slightly and greet the ascended Emperor Dezheng, saying, "Manqiao's mistake just now was truly unintentional. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me. In fact, long before the birthday banquet, Manqiao had already practiced a piece of music that I wanted to present to Your Majesty on your birthday. I wish Your Majesty good fortune and a long life."
Murong Xiao raised the corners of her lips slightly: Fortunately, this woman reacted quickly, otherwise there would be no need to deal with her in the future. Today in the hall, she would be able to ruin her reputation.
Arriving in front of the guqin, Qianye Manqiao blinked her dewy eyes and said to Baili Feng in a weak and hopeful voice, "Prince Yong's flute arrangement just now was so melodious. I think he must have profound attainments in music. I've long heard that Prince Yong is a contemporary literary and artistic prodigy, and I admire him deeply. I wonder if Prince Yong could play with me?"
As they spoke, Qianye Manqiao had already expressed her affection for Baili Feng. If he also had a crush on her, or if he had even a little bit of gentlemanly manners, he would have come out to accompany her in the music. Because if he refused, it would be bad for his reputation!
Qianye Manqiao is quite confident about this.
Murong Xiao raised her eyes and looked at Baili Feng. She also wanted to know what Baili Feng would do.
Anyone can see that Prince Yong of the Northern Wei Dynasty has a special fondness for the legitimate daughter of the Murong family. Now, the eldest princess of the Nanyue Kingdom has extended an olive branch to him. I wonder what choice this pretentious and suave Prince Yong will make!
Just as everyone's minds were full of gossip, curiously awaiting Baili Feng's answer, they saw Baili Feng smiling radiantly as he clasped his hands and said to Qianye Manqiao, "Princess Manqiao, I'm so sorry, I have to go to the bathroom."
After saying that, he turned around and walked away holding his stomach, not caring that everyone's cheeks were shaking violently due to his words.
The whole place was silent. Someone, not sure which minister's daughter, burst out laughing, but then quickly stopped gloating.
Murong smiled and raised his eyebrows. This Baili Feng... was indeed interesting.
Qian Ye Manqiao's face flushed with shame, but with so many people watching her, she couldn't lose face.
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(The additional chapters were completed on September 4th. I added four more chapters today. Just think of me as crazy!)
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