You Yuncan started the conversation, and most of the boys followed suit, nodding in agreement. Most of them had never seen Xiao Yao before, and knowing that she was coming today, they were not willing to miss such an opportunity easily.
Xiao Yang looked coldly at the group of clowns in front of him. "With such a character, you still want to marry Ping An? Dream on!" Yun Yichen's expression was not much better than Xiao Yang's. He didn't know whether Xiao Yao was the most beautiful woman, but he could clearly feel that she was the most troublesome little girl.
He still remembered the first time he saw Xiao Yao, only her clear, bright eyes. He had no recollection of her appearance. Later, her unique personality left indelible memories in his mind time and time again: her mischievousness, her mischief, her crying, her even her unreasonableness...
I don't know when I started to develop the habit of silently paying attention to her. When she's happy, my mood improves; when she's sad, I can't sleep or eat. I do those stupid things behind her back, which are obviously for her own good, but I don't want her to know, or I mean well but end up doing something bad and making things a mess.
After four years of separation, a quick glance and a silhouette made me see clearly and understand my feelings. Now I want to face my feelings, but suddenly I find countless obstacles and thorns on the road ahead.
Girls who thought they had a chance to marry into the royal palace deliberately made things difficult for and excluded the little girl. Men who dreamed of marrying the most beautiful woman in the world often appeared before her eyes. The biggest obstacle was the Xiao family: the stubborn old man, the couple who loved their daughter as if her life depended on power, the brothers who regarded all men as enemies and were obsessed with protecting their sisters, and the most troublesome little girl, who was always on guard against her and wished she would never have anything to do with her again...
Yun Yichen didn't dare to think any further. He was convinced he had faced the biggest challenge of his life. Should he give up? No way. Even if it were ten or a hundred times harder than it was now, he would never let go. What was the point of getting someone easily without challenging them? This little girl must be his, and only his.
Yun Yichen pondered this and that. Over there, Han Yueting and the leading ladies had agreed to cut half of the veil. This would allow the men to clearly see the graceful figures and their colorful clothes. With a lucky breeze, perhaps they could even see the girls' faces. This half-hidden look seemed even more attractive. The men were already cheering and applauding.
"Young people nowadays have so many ideas." Queen Mu handed over the task of managing the overall situation here to her two daughters-in-law and the seventh princess. She did not have the energy nor was it appropriate for her to stay any longer.
Han Yueting had already placed herself in the position of a leader among the girls. She consulted with a few girls who had similar personalities and handed a note to the Crown Princess. After reading it, the Crown Princess passed the note to Prince Qi and Yun Yichen.
After a while, Prince Qi walked up to the platform. Xiao Yao hadn't seen him much since he got married and moved to a new residence. Now he looked calmer and gentler.
"Ninth Prince... I mean that Prince Qi is more like Prince Jing than your brother. He is just as humble and polite, and just as approachable and capable." Xiao Yao just thought it was just a casual chat between friends. Looking at Yun Yifan walking towards the platform, she couldn't help but express her opinion.
"What's wrong with my brother?" As a girl, Yun Ruonan also felt that her cousin's personality was quite likable, but as Yun Yichen's biological sister, of course she had to speak up for her brother.
"Of course your brother is good. He is cold, cool, crazy, and arrogant... He has advantages in every way." After saying this, Xiao Yao was amused by herself and laughed out loud.
"What do you mean?" How much does my future sister-in-law dislike my brother? Look how happy you are. I'll go back and complain to my father, mother, and brother.
"No, nothing. Look, Prince Qi is about to speak." Xiao Yao gently pushed Yun Ruonan. She didn't even let her make a joke. How stingy! If it weren't for the fact that they were friends, her comments would have been even sharper. How could she be so reserved?
"Ahem." Prince Qi looked around, his gaze lingering briefly on the girls. He said sternly, "Tianyu is a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery, a treasure land where young talents gather. The Jinshi who entered the palace today are all well-educated, and there are also many talented ladies present. Someone just suggested that the talented men and ladies work together. Since the ladies have no objection, there is even less reason for the men to back down, right?
Now I will briefly explain the rules. In a moment, someone will come downstairs with a cardboard box and ask all the scholars and ladies to draw number cards. There will be two cards with the same number. If a man and a woman can still draw the cards after the order is shuffled, they will be invited to come on stage to cooperate and perform their talents for everyone.
There are five special numbers here, and they will perform their own shows later. As for what is special about them, please be patient. I will not announce the answers until the last moment. Let's start now! "After saying this, King Qi walked down the platform and returned to his seat.
As a married man, he has lost the eligibility to participate in the competition and can only watch the younger handsome men and beautiful women eager to try.
"Prince Min, son of the King of Lingnan, has arrived, and Xie Qingxuan, daughter of the Lord of Xuancheng, has arrived." At this moment, the eunuch's voice sounded particularly abruptly.
"Who is it? Haven't you heard of him?" Xiao Yuan turned around and asked Yun Ruonan with misty eyes.
"The man you beat up and the city lord's daughter who is said to be prettier than Ping An." Yun Ruonan whispered in Xiao Yuan's ear.
"Oh! He's not here to settle the score with me, is he?" Xiao Yuan glanced around and quickly covered his mouth.
"A thief must not have a guilty conscience, otherwise it will be easy to reveal his tracks." As soon as I saw her guilty look, I knew she had made a mistake. It had been a long time since the incident, and other people might have forgotten it long ago, but this person, on the other hand, remembered it clearly.
While a few people were chatting and laughing, Kong Xuzhe took the lead and strode to the men's stand.
"You guys are so mean. You didn't invite me when there was something fun to do. Luckily I was smart and came here myself." After saying this, he sat down next to Yun Yichen, because he was the most familiar with Yun Yichen among these people.
"Didn't you say that girls from the Central Plains are too pretentious and not suitable for you?" Yun Yichen spoke to Kong Xuzhe as he watched the palace maids and eunuchs pack and seal the notes. He prayed that either he and the little girl would draw the same number, or that he would be paired with another man, while the little girl would be paired with a woman.
"Prince, long time no see." Xie Qingxuan was wearing an intricate and luxurious purple dress, with jewelry and rings jingling on her body and head. It was obvious from her dress that she was aiming for the position of prince's consort or prince's consort.
"Ms. Xie, the girls' stands are on the opposite side. I'll have someone take you there!" Yun Yichen said lightly.
"But I'm not familiar with them." There might be a rival among those girls. It would be strange if they were friendly to me! No, absolutely not!
"Miss Xie, please come and sit down!" Seeing that Yun Yichen had no intention of paying attention to Xie Qingxuan anymore, the Crown Princess had to step in personally to avoid an awkward silence.
"Who said that Miss Xie looks like my junior sister? How can they look alike? Not at all." Yun Can concluded after looking Xie Qingxuan up and down carefully with the eyes of a man who had seen countless women.
"Yun Can." Xie Qingxuan was a guest after all, and he couldn't be embarrassed. As the host, Yun Yifan had to step forward to stop his comments.
"The old man taught you a lesson, and this is how you repay him?" Yun Yichen didn't want to continue this topic. Xie Qingxuan seemed generous and decent, but in fact, no one knew her personality. What if she was the kind of person who would never let go of a flaw? Wouldn't Yun Can make enemies and make enemies with the Xiao family and the little girl?
Xiao Yang, who was about to speak, raised his eyebrows and looked at Yun Yichen. Why did he always feel that this prince was weird?
In fact, Xie Qingxuan is already very beautiful, with a pair of phoenix eyes, a charming look in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, fair skin, and slightly pouty lips. She is a beautiful and charming woman. She and Xiao Yao are two completely different types of people. One can arouse a man's possessive desire, and the other can arouse a man's protective desire.
Xiao Yao was the kind of dazzling beauty that made people reluctant to desecrate her, and her every frown and smile moved people's hearts. Xie Qingxuan was the kind of beauty that easily aroused people's imagination and inadvertently revealed her charm. She seemed more suitable to be a favorite concubine.
Judging from appearance alone, Xie Qingxuan is slightly inferior to Xiao Yao. The difference between them is that one is a beauty and the other is a stunning beauty.
Xie Qingxuan followed the Crown Princess reluctantly onto the platform, looking back every few steps. From there, she could overlook the entire venue and allow everyone present to clearly see the beauty sitting on the platform.
"Let's begin!" Yun Yifan waved his hand and asked the palace maids to take their positions. It was obvious that Xie Qingxuan came to marry into the royal family. She seemed to have already chosen her cousin. Unfortunately, love is not as good as water. She hoped that her cousin would be luckier than herself and get the happiness he wanted.
The palace maid walked around and finally came to Yun Ruonan and the Xiao sisters. Xiao Yao asked softly, "Is it okay if we don't participate?"
"This... I can't make the decision. You should choose one!" The palace maid didn't understand. Other young ladies were participating in it happily, but this beauty from the Xiao family seemed to be in no interest!
"I'll just choose one." Xiao Yao also knew that the palace maids were just following orders and the decision-making power was no longer in their hands. There was no need for her to make things difficult for these people.
"Thank you, Miss Xiao, for understanding my difficulties." The palace maid thanked Xiao Yao solemnly. No matter whether she was right or wrong, no matter what the reason, if the Crown Princess knew that she had done a bad job, she would be the only one to be punished in the end.
"I was wrong, don't mind it. I've made my choice, you can go to someone else!" Xiao Yao casually touched a piece of paper and wanted to press it with the small plate of snacks on the table without even looking at it.
"Let me see what number you are?" Xiao Yuan stretched out his hand to block Xiao Yao's action, and clearly saw the number 28 written on it.
"I am number three, and my cousin is number fifteen. Let's start thinking about the program now. It will be Miss Xiao's turn to show her skills soon." Xiao Yuan raised his eyebrows and rubbed his hands, full of confidence, waiting to make a stunning appearance.
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