"No need for formalities, please sit down."
Everyone stood up and thanked her again, then sat down.
Zhaoyang Elder Princess said, "Today's event is a gathering of the daughters of the capital. You don't have to be too restrained, just do whatever you want."
Although Elder Princess said so, there were not many who dared to be casual. Princess Rong Hua sat next to Elder Princess, holding her arm and acting like a spoiled child. Elder Princess's cold face softened a little. Obviously, Elder Princess, who had no children, was very fond of this little niece.
"Who is the girl next to Elder Princess? She is so beautiful. " The noble maidens looked curiously at the beautiful girl beside the Eldest Princess, whispering and exchanging their opinions with their good friends. Some of them even looked at Ye Ying vaguely. Ye Ying's smile was a little forced. The girl sitting on the right side of Zhaoyang Elder Princess was obviously not inferior to Princess Rong Hua. And her appearance was far better than Princess Rong Hua. Ye Ying claimed to be the most beautiful girl in the capital, but the girl in the brocade dress was delicate and bright. Unlike Ye Ying's delicate and slender appearance, she was more attractive. A beautiful woman would always notice a woman more beautiful than herself first.
"Haha, who is that girl? Ye Ying's title as the most beautiful girl in the capital is gone. "Murong Ting covered her mouth with her sleeve and laughed.
Hua Tianxiang looked at her and smiled. "She is the niece of Zhaoyang Princess's husband."
"Zhaoyang Princess's husband … Isn't that …" Qin Zheng was also a little surprised. She hesitated and said, "Which princess of Nanzhao Kingdom?" Zhaoyang Elder Princess's husband was a hostage from Nanzhao Kingdom to Da Chu State. It was said that Zhaoyang Elder Princess and her husband loved each other and would only marry him. The late emperor had no choice but to marry his most beloved sister to a hostage. After the marriage, the husband and the princess were deeply in love with each other. Who knew that the husband would die of illness in less than three years? Elder Princess swore in front of the late emperor that she would not remarry and would keep her chastity for the rest of her life. Hearing this, Ye Li also looked at Hua Tianxiang curiously. Hua Tianxiang was the daughter of the Duke of Hua and the niece of the Empress, so it was not surprising that she knew some things that others did not. Hua Tianxiang glanced at the Eldest Princess and the beautiful girl and shook her head: "That's the youngest daughter of the current Nanzhao King, the number one beauty of Nanzhao, Princess Xi Xia."
"I heard that Nanzhao produces beauties. This Princess Xi Xia is indeed extraordinary."
Hua Tianxiang blinked and looked at Ye Li. She wanted to say something but stopped on second thought. Ye Li raised her eyebrows and looked at her with a smile. "What can't you say?"
Hua Tianxiang smiled. "Although this is the first time we've met, I think you're a wonderful person. There's no harm in telling you. This Princess Xi Xia … … apparently, she'll be living in our Da Chu State for a long time. "
"Permanent residence?" Murong Ting was no longer interested in watching the song and dance. She looked at Hua Tianxiang in confusion and said, "This Princess Xi Xia seems to be about the same age as us. If she were to stay for a long time, wouldn't that mean … "Wouldn't that mean that Princess Xi Xia planned to marry into the Da Chu State? The marriage between the two countries was a major event. Why was there no news of it outside? Hua Tianxiang coughed softly. She covered her mouth and said in a low voice, "Princess Xi Xia came to the Da Chu State by herself. Do you still remember that last year, His Highness Prince Li went to Nanzhao … … "
"You're saying — —!" Murong Ting was so shocked that she almost couldn't control her voice. Qin Zheng secretly pinched her to calm her down. Seeing that the people at the two tables couldn't help but look over, she quickly pretended to be dignified and calmly took a sip of the hundred flower fruit wine in front of her. Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, Murong Ting smiled apologetically at the other three. Hua Tianxiang and Qin Zheng obviously knew her personality very well, and they smiled without care. Murong Ting frowned. She looked at Ye Li and said, "Although I shouldn't say this, I still want to say it. Perhaps it really isn't a bad thing to discuss the marriage with Prince Li. "
Ye Li sipped the faint fruit wine in her cup and agreed with a smile. "You're right."
"Who do you think will be the judges of the Hundred Flower Festival this year?" Hua Tianxiang asked.
Ye Li only had a general idea of the process of the Hundred Flower Festival. She only thought of it as a gathering for the capital's noble ladies to socialize. She shook her head indifferently. Hua Tianxiang angrily poked her with a finger. "This is your first time participating in the Hundred Flower Festival. No matter what, you have to go on stage and show off your skills. Otherwise, those arrogant fellows will look down on you."
Ye Li blinked her eyes and looked at the dancers on the stage. "You want me to go up and sing and dance? I'll scare people. I don't know how to dance. "Moreover, she wasn't someone who wanted to show off. There weren't any celebrity talent shows these days.
Qin Zheng explained softly, "Most noble ladies won't choose to sing and dance. However, the four arts, poetry, and songs all have to be competed. Every year, the top three winners will receive a very precious prize. "
Prize?
"You're all participating?"
Murong Ting said embarrassedly, "Other than me, Zheng 'er and Tianxiang are both very strong. Last year, Zheng 'er won first place in poetry, calligraphy, and painting. Last year, Tianxiang was first in chess and third in zither. Last year's first place was your fourth sister, the future Princess Consort Li. She was first in zither and dance, and fifth in poetry. "
Ye Li glanced at Ye Ying, who was sitting across a table and talking to someone. She smiled and said, "I know this. But I didn't know that Zheng 'er and Miss Hua are both rare talented ladies. "
Hua Tianxiang waved her hand. "Madam Ye was the most talented lady in the capital. This year, Zheng 'er and I won't be participating. We'll be depending on you. "
Ye Li was helpless. "I'm really not good at these things."
Qin Zheng held her hand and smiled. "This year, Ye Ying will definitely participate. Li 'er can't lose to her."
Hua Tianxiang was also in high spirits. "That's right. Ye Li must avenge me. Last year, I worked so hard, but I lost to Ye Ying. So embarrassing. "
Murong Ting didn't forget to join in the fun. She looked at her eagerly. "In martial arts, I can take first place every year. Unfortunately, no one can compete with me. Li 'er, you have to work hard. "
Ye Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry at these new people she met. She really wasn't good at these things. Although she had been taught by her mother since childhood, she knew some things. However, compared to those who had put in a lot of effort and effort into training, he was nowhere near as good as them. Take Ye Ying's dance for example. Although she didn't see it, it was said that there were five or six dance masters who were specially hired for Ye Ying. Every dance was specially choreographed, and Ye Ying had indeed put in a lot of effort in this aspect. As for her, ever since her mother passed away and she regained the memories of her previous life, her interest in these things had decreased by more than ten percent. Moreover, Madam Wang wouldn't specially hire good masters to teach her.
"This year, I'm afraid you have to participate even if you don't want to." Murong Ting ate the exquisite snacks on the table as she said, "The winner of the Hundred Flower Festival has the right to choose anyone present to spar with. Believe me, if it weren't for the fact that you didn't go out all these years, I'm afraid the person who gets the most challenges every year would be you. "In the past, she was Prince Li's fiancée. Now, she was the future Princess Ding. In the eyes of many people, Ye Li's life was so good that it made people jealous. They were probably waiting for her to make a fool of herself.
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