Chapter 26 Unable to Play Music, Chess, Calligraphy, or Painting
Gu Shuyan looked respectful. The Crown Prince loved being praised and flattered, so he was naturally very pleased to hear this.
“This young lady is right. I am here. What kind of behavior is this lady behaving by shouting and yelling like this!”
Following Gu Shuyan's words, the Crown Prince directly embarrassed the Lady of Wuchang. Since this person was the Crown Prince, the Lady of Wuchang immediately dared not speak.
Meanwhile, Lu Youming, who had been smiling faintly, was now casting an inquiring glance at Gu Shuyan.
He had heard that the young lady of the Marquis of Yi'an's mansion had been switched at birth, and that they had only just brought her back from the countryside. But looking at this girl, she seemed to have more presence than the other noble ladies.
"Your Majesty, how about we have the young lady from the Marquis of Yi'an's mansion perform her talents next?"
Lu Youming suddenly spoke, and the Crown Prince glanced at Gu Shuyan upon hearing this.
Seeing that she was all skin and bones, with hardly any flesh on her bones, what was there to see?
But since Lu Youming had spoken up, the Crown Prince was happy to give him face.
He pointed at Gu Shuyan, then thought about Gu Shuyan's identity, but couldn't remember which family she belonged to.
"The one in the blue shirt, it's your turn to perform next."
Finally, the crown prince managed to utter this sentence.
Wearing a blue dress? Gu Shuyan glanced at her skirt; she was wearing a light blue long dress! What kind of eyesight is that?
Gu Shuyan silently rolled her eyes and turned to look at the Crown Prince.
"Your Highness, my daughter is not skilled in the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, or painting."
"You don't know how to play the zither, chess, calligraphy, or painting? Are you some kind of maid?"
The Crown Prince looked at Gu Shuyan up and down in disbelief, as if he had heard a joke. What noble lady in the capital wasn't proficient in all the arts, from music and chess to calligraphy and painting?
Gu Shuyan's face darkened upon hearing the Crown Prince's words. Was the Crown Prince deliberately trying to mess with her?
Asking her in front of so many people if she was a maid was just a way to embarrass her.
"Your Highness, my daughter Gu Shuyan is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yi'an."
Gu Shuyan patiently explained.
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince suddenly realized, "So you're that village girl. No wonder you don't know how to play the zither, chess, calligraphy, or painting. I suppose you wouldn't have any exposure to these things in the countryside."
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, the ladies and young women couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.
But before the Crown Prince could finish speaking, he continued, "Why don't you perform something like barking like a dog? The Third Prince has already spoken, so you can just do something casual."
Screw your dog barking imitation! You bark like a dog every day, your whole family barks like a dog!
Seeing that His Highness the Crown Prince had said something without realizing it, Gu Shuyan was inwardly cursing, but on the surface she still had to maintain a proper smile.
Seeing the raging anger in Gu Shuyan's eyes, Lu Youming found it inexplicably amusing.
He was eager to know what Miss Gu would do next.
After a moment of annoyance, Gu Shuyan revealed a playful smile.
"Since Your Highness wishes to see me perform, I will perform one of my skills for you."
Gu Shuyan was really annoyed by this Crown Prince. Not only did he inexplicably show up at the banquet, but he also caused her trouble.
Since he's so eager to see this, how could I not scare him a little?
An idea formed in her mind, and Gu Shuyan whispered a few words to the maid beside her. The maid hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted her teeth and went to prepare.
Taking advantage of a lull, Gu Shuyan calmly walked up to Madam Ji. Under the curious gazes of the crowd, she said, "Mother, aren't you going to look for your sister? Let Wu Ma accompany you!"
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