After another delicious meal, everyone was very happy. The Sixth Prince, having drunk too much, pointed at Tian Yu and said, "We have helped you a lot today. This meal alone is not enough. You have to show us your talents."
"What do you mean?" Tian Yu looked at Zhao Moyan in confusion.
"This morning at court, Minister Cui, along with several other ministers, impeached you. Fortunately, the Crown Prince and several princes spoke up for you, and you escaped danger. On behalf of my wife, I thank the two princes," Zhao Moyan explained.
"Who needs your thanks, Mr. Tian? How do you plan to thank us?" the Third Prince said with a smile.
"That's right! You don't know how many of us spoke up for you in court today. The Crown Prince even reprimanded Minister Cui. You know Minister Cui is a follower of the Crown Prince and is very favored. He set a precedent for you today. My third brother and I also did our best to defend you. The Tang family was also on your side, which is why you were spared punishment." The Sixth Prince told Tian Yu about the events in court today with a smile.
"Is that so? Then I must thank the two princes properly." Tian Yu looked at Zhao Moyan bowing to the two princes, then picked up her wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. But in her heart, she sighed that it was better to keep a low profile in the future, otherwise, in such a big city as the capital, if you offend someone, you wouldn't even know how you died.
“We’ll drink this wine, but we’ve heard that Mr. Tian not only writes excellent poetry, but also sings this song very well,” the Third Prince said, glancing at the Sixth Prince and then smiling at Tian Yu.
"It's just a song, Your Highnesses can choose whatever you like," Tian Yu readily agreed.
"Order whatever you like?!" The two princes looked at Tian Yu and said.
"What I mean is, I wonder what kind of things the two princes like, whether it's about love, friendship, family, or dreams?" Tian Yu quickly explained.
"So that's how it is! Let's start with something about love." The Sixth Prince said with a smile.
"Very well! Your Highnesses, please have a seat and wait a moment while I think about it."
Tian Yu glanced at Zhao Moyan, who was somewhat reluctant. He didn't want Tian Yu to perform in public, but the two princes had probably come for this very reason. Tian Yu tugged at Zhao Moyan's hand and whispered, "It's nothing, just a song. I often sing them. Besides, we should express our gratitude to the two princes today."
“You promised you’d only sing for me from now on, but now the whole capital wants to hear you sing,” Zhao Moyan said.
"That's because I'm amazing!"
"Has Mr. Tian made up his mind?" the Sixth Prince urged.
"I've made up my mind! I'll be right there."
Tian Yu cleared her throat and sang: Just because in the crowd
I glanced at you again
I have never forgotten your face.
I dream of meeting you again someday by chance.
From then on, I began to miss you in solitude.
When I think of you, you are at the ends of the earth.
When I miss you, you are right in front of me.
When I think of you, you are in my mind
When I think of you, you are in my heart.
I'd rather believe we had a preordained agreement in a past life.
The love story of this lifetime will never change.
I'd rather spend my whole life waiting for you to discover me.
I've always been by your side and never gone far.
Just because in the crowd
I glanced at you again
...
As Tian Yu sang with deep emotion, she met Zhao Moyan's profound gaze. Suddenly, she felt overwhelmed, afraid she might be hurting him. So she deliberately looked away, avoiding his eyes. But when she turned to see Princess Wu Ling'er looking at Li Xingyun, Tian Yu worried that the princess might also fall deeper in love. Throughout dinner, her gaze remained fixed on Li Xingyun. Now, she was looking at him so affectionately and unreservedly, yet Li Xingyun seemed oblivious to her gaze, lost in his own thoughts. Was this encounter right or wrong? The Sixth Prince's crying stopped Tian Yu from finishing her song. She looked at everyone, bewildered, and asked, "What's wrong, Sixth Prince?"
"It's nothing! I was just thinking about some unpleasant things," the Third Prince explained.
"Tian Yu, how do you understand me so well?" The Sixth Prince grabbed Tian Yu and cried.
"Sixth Prince, I just sang a song casually, there's no need for you to get so agitated."
"No, this song was written for me, it was written for me. Tian Yu, you understand me so well. Did you send me from heaven to save me?" The Sixth Prince said, and then he started crying again.
"Please excuse my poor brother, he's had too much to drink. We'll head back now," the Third Prince said, pulling the Sixth Prince along.
"Very well! It's getting late, so please be careful on your journeys, Your Highnesses."
"Ling'er, come with us too!" the Third Prince said to the princess.
"Third Brother, I..." The princess looked at Li Xingyun and hesitated.
"It's getting late. For your safety, Princess and the Seventh Prince should head back as soon as possible," Tian Yu said, trying to smooth things over.
"I'm not going back, I still want to play with Brother Tangyuan!" the Seventh Prince said, pouting.
“If the Seventh Prince wants to come, he can come anytime, but it’s getting dark now, so he should go back early, otherwise the Emperor will worry,” Tian Yu said.
"Xiao Qi, my mother is right, you should go back now! Come and play with me another day," Tangyuan said.
"Okay then, I'll come again tomorrow. Brother Tangyuan, wait for me!" Xiaoqi pouted.
"Okay, you're welcome to come and visit anytime," Tangyuan said.
"I won't leave, I want to stay. Only you, Tian Yu, understand me!" the Sixth Prince cried.
"Sixth Prince, it's getting dark, you should go back first," Tian Yu said.
"No! Tian Yu, you are my confidant, my brother, I want to become sworn brothers with you!" The Sixth Prince grabbed Tian Yu's hand and refused to let go, shouting loudly.
Zhao Moyan couldn't stand it anymore and pulled them apart, saying, "Sixth Prince, you're drunk, please go back!"
"I won't leave, I want to stay, Tian Yu! Tian Yu, you are my good brother." The Sixth Prince looked at Tian Yu, who was about to leave, even though it was a matter of life and death.
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