Otherwise, she wouldn't have the upper hand. She'd already had a bad impression of him, so she couldn't let that happen again.
Jin Buduo's outstretched hand froze in place. He didn't know whether to take it back or not, but his expression was ugly.
If it weren't for the occasion, he would've picked her up and hit her.
He hadn't expected her to be so bold, and his heart was filled with hatred.
He quietly looked up at the people above and stood up, trembling as he spoke.
"Your Majesty, the princess drank some wine and is a little drunk. Please forgive her."
He reached out to pull her back, but how could Gongxi Xiaoxiao let him do as he wished? She stepped out of her seat and walked towards the center of the field.
She completely ignored Jin Buduo's words and took the zither from the maid. She looked at the four treasures of the study that had been placed on the side, and her eyes flashed with satisfaction.
She was also wearing a veil, but she gave off a hot and beautiful vibe, not frivolous at all. She was like a red peony.
Gongxi Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, was too flirtatious and restless. She was like a red apricot that bloomed on the wall, and when the time came, it would grow out of the wall.
There was no comparison, no conclusion. The two of them stood side by side, and there was already a clear distinction.
If one really wanted to talk about an advantage, it would probably be their status.
But now that Gongxi Xiaoxiao had played the card of status, there was no such thing as an advantage.
Baili Sa's face was cold, and no one knew what he was thinking.
He didn't speak, and the atmosphere froze again.
Many people were cursing this unruly person in their hearts, especially the people from Jinliang, who had no sense of propriety.
All of them despised Gongxi Xiaoxiao, and even felt enmity towards Tianhan.
This was supposed to be a chance for everyone to show off their skills and win favor, not a fight to the death. Although there was competition, it shouldn't be put on the table like this.
It lowered their standards and made them look like a joke.
Most importantly, this wasn't the time to be messing around.
Even ordinary people knew that guests should follow the host's wishes. How could these people not understand this simple principle?
Jin Buduo endured the dissatisfied gazes from all directions, and his heart grew more and more anxious.
Sweat kept dripping from his forehead, but he didn't dare to wipe it off, afraid that he'd make the person in charge unhappy.
He could only swallow his bitterness and pray that there would be a turn for the better and that the heavens would take care of him.
Gongxi Xiaoxiao, who was also the center of attention, felt a chill run down her spine.
She tightened her grip on Jean. She didn't quite understand what they meant, but it didn't stop her from panicking.
"Your Majesty, I …"
"You people of Tianhan really have a lot of things to do. The fact that the princess willingly became an actress is indeed extraordinary."
Baili Sa took a sip of the flower tea and slowly opened his mouth.
Even from such a distance, everyone could clearly sense the disdain in his tone.
Gongxi Xiaoxiao didn't react because she didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said. She just felt a little resentful and didn't think too much about it.
However, Jin Buduo, who understood what he meant, fell to his knees and begged for mercy.
"Your Majesty, you've misunderstood. Please listen to my explanation. We …"
Jin Buduo closed his mouth as soon as he spoke because he didn't know what to say at all.
Were they going to say that she wasn't their princess?
Then who would bear the crime of deceiving the monarch?!
Would anyone believe them if they said they didn't know?
Droplets of sweat fell to the ground, just like his heart at this moment, sinking bit by bit to the bottom of the valley.
He couldn't explain. If he didn't explain, people would look at Tianhan with disdain.
A noble princess was willing to compete with an actress. What a slap in the face.
Jin Buduo regretted it immensely. He should've gone to the Crown Prince before the banquet or locked up the imposter.
That way, he wouldn't have caused such a disaster. He regretted it so much.
If he could, if he could, he wished he could go back in time and start over.
"You people of Tianhan sure are novel. Then let her dance for me. Let's see if she's more charming than an actress."
Baili Sa casually blew on the teacup in front of him and didn't even look at Gongxi Xiaoxiao who was standing in the middle.
However, every time he said something, it would stab at Jin Buduo's heart.
Jin Buduo didn't dare to speak anymore. He went limp and returned to his seat. His mind was muddy.
Now, their Tianhan Dynasty's princess had become an actress. It couldn't be changed. What kind of sin had they committed?
Gongxi Xiaoxiao bit her lip. Her eyes flashed with anger, but she didn't dare to refute.
Even if she was stupid, she would've realized it. Besides, she wasn't stupid.
She had been blinded by jealousy before. Now that she was sober, she naturally understood what was wrong.
She calmed herself down and told herself that it would be fine soon. These people, including him, would immediately change their views of her.
She wasn't one of those lowly actresses. She was a high and mighty princess.
"Your Majesty, then I'll embarrass myself." She looked shyly at the person on the throne. She thought he would notice her no matter what.
But in the end, he didn't look at her at all. He kept staring at the teacup. What was there to look at?
She reluctantly walked to the desk and placed the zither on it. She held a brush in one hand and placed the other on the zither, preparing to perform a unique skill.
This was what Nanmen Xun was best at. In her previous life, she had spent a lot of effort to get a feel for it.
This time, she was going to perform first. Even if Nanmen Xun let others know of her ability, they wouldn't be surprised.
After all, she was a gem. Everyone else was a fake.
She was full of confidence as she prepared to perform and capture that person's heart.
But when she was ready to look at that person, he was still staring at the teacup. It was as if the teacup was someone he cared about.
That feeling was too strange. It was so strange that Gongxi Xiaoxiao felt uneasy.
She really wanted to know what secret was hidden in the teacup, but she also understood that she didn't have time to think about it.
She took a deep breath and began to move her hands.
The gentle sound of the zither, the smooth calligraphy, and the faint scent of ink slowly appeared in front of everyone.
The disdain and disdain from a moment ago changed again. They looked at Gongxi Xiaoxiao with complicated gazes.
No one expected her to have such a move. It was difficult to do two things with both hands, but she did it so skillfully.
Not to mention how beautiful the sound of the zither was, it was at least as comfortable as a small bridge over flowing water.
Moreover, the words she wrote were very beautiful. It had the gentleness of a woman.
If these two things were separated, they would be drowned out in a crowd and wouldn't be noticeable at all.
But when they were put together, they couldn't help but attract everyone's attention. It was simply too stunning.
Especially since she was performing the zither book of the four arts. Compared to the previous dancer, Yiqi, the difference was obvious.
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