It was obvious that she regretted lending the pipa to Luo Lan.
Luo Lan blinked his sparkling eyes at her, nodded and chuckled:
"The Crown Princess's pipa is certainly good, but the tone is still a little off. The second string should be tuned tighter, and the fourth string should be loosened."
After saying this, she came to the front of the hall again, bowed to the emperor, and returned to her seat.
Leng Xi, who was sitting next to her, looked at her with astonishment and surprise.
"Didn't you say you don't understand music? How come you dance so well?"
Luo Lan shook his head and chuckled, "It's just a trivial trick. Thank you, Prince Xi, for your help just now."
It turned out that she knew everything. She was not just dancing in oblivion. She had already noticed Wu Linlin's little movements. However, she did not expect Leng Xi to help her. This surprised her a little.
Leng Xi winked at her playfully a few times, "You are very polite, sister-in-law. I just didn't expect that you know so much. I now wonder if you are a fairy who has descended to earth."
Luo Lan didn't take her joking remarks seriously. Her feelings towards Prince Xi had changed a little.
Luo Lan didn't pay much attention to the following gifts. She was thinking that she would find a way to go to Concubine Li's palace, find that Madam Lu, and ask about Madam Sun.
After everyone presented their birthday gifts, it was time for lunch. The Emperor left early because of something, so the lunch was mainly hosted by Concubine Chang.
She specifically asked Luo Lan to sit at the same table with her. The people sitting at this table included:
Imperial Concubine Chang, Imperial Concubine Li, Leng Xi, Leng Ming, Wu Linlin, Luo Lan.
Concubine Chang was in a very good mood today, so the atmosphere at the scene was very warm and pleasant.
Luo Lan didn't want to care too much. She just wanted to finish eating as soon as possible and leave here early.
At this time, Concubine Li looked at Luo Lan with curiosity.
"Princess Yu grew up in the countryside. How did she learn to dance and play music? And I heard that Princess Yu also knows medicine."
If I tell her, I'm afraid she won't understand. Luo Lan shook her head and chuckled, "Luo Lan only knows the basics, it's not worth mentioning."
Seeing that she didn't want to answer directly, Wu Linlin snorted coldly, "Princess Yu knows quite a lot. How about reciting poetry and painting? Let's have a competition sometime."
Hearing this, Leng Xi jokingly said:
"Sister-in-law, please don't underestimate Princess Yu. She just outshined you with her music and dance. If she can outdo you with poetry and painting, wouldn't you be humiliated? You'll have to give up your position as the most talented woman in the capital."
Seeing Leng Xi actually ridiculing her with such words, Wu Linlin, who was already angry, became even more angry.
But she still pretended to be calm, raised her handkerchief to wipe the corner of her mouth, and then smiled.
"I don't mean to look down on Princess Yu. I just saw that she has some unique skills but doesn't show them off, so I wanted to show them to everyone. I wonder if Princess Yu would be interested in doing so?"
To be honest, Luo Lan really doesn't have the taste for it.
She was not in the mood to recite poetry or paint. She was hoping to finish the lunch as soon as possible and get down to business.
So, she put down her chopsticks and shook her head coldly at Wu Linlin.
"The Crown Princess is the most talented woman in the capital. Luo Lan doesn't dare to compare herself to her, and naturally doesn't dare to compete with her. Besides, Luo Lan can't even read a few characters, so how can she recite poetry?"
Hearing her say this, Wu Linlin's competitive spirit was instantly aroused.
Her dancing skills had already surpassed hers just now. If she could make a comeback in poetry and painting, she could save some face.
So, she continued to taunt him:
"Princess Yu is truly a humble person. How about this: we compose an impromptu poem for Mother's birthday banquet to liven up the atmosphere?"
As soon as she finished speaking, an unspeakable look flashed in Concubine Chang's eyes.
When Luo Lan played the pipa and danced, she doubted her identity. She even suspected that this woman was not the Luo Lan she had found from the countryside. How could a woman from the countryside have such superb skills?
She even suspected that Luo Lan in front of her had used a disguise technique. She entered Prince Yu's Mansion and then got close to the royal family. She must have some ulterior motive.
Wu Linlin's words piqued her interest, and she took this opportunity to test her again.
So, she nodded in agreement, "Linlin's words make sense. If Lan'er can't recite poetry, just say a few auspicious words."
Concubine Li also gently raised the handkerchief in her hand, wiped the corner of her mouth, nodded and said:
"Yes! Princess Yu, please stop being so modest. How could someone with such superb dancing skills not understand poetry?"
Luo Lan's brows tightened. She had already seen the surprised looks in everyone's eyes during the dance just now. If she recited poetry again now, people would be even more suspicious of her.
Although she was not afraid of other people's suspicion, she also did not want to cause unnecessary trouble. It seemed that she had to pretend for a while.
Thinking of this, she simply nodded, "Then please ask the Crown Princess to come first. My brain is not very active, so I need to think for a while."
Seeing her agree, Wu Linlin pursed her lips complacently, looking proud and arrogant. She half-closed her eyes and thought for a while, then slowly said:
"Shepherd's purse is picked for bread, and locust buds are picked for pickles.
Rubbing my belly morning and night, I can’t laugh at living in seclusion.”
"good!"
There was applause and cheers from the crowd.
The female guests who were having dinner had already put down their chopsticks and gathered around to watch the fun. When they heard Wu Linlin's eloquent poetry, they immediately applauded.
Wu Linlin looked up proudly and smiled widely at those who praised her.
At this time, she looked at Luo Lan, raised her eyebrows and said:
"Princess Yu, please!"
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