After Deng Ziyun finished singing a song, the lingering sound lingered in her ears.

The young ladies from the noble families clapped their hands sparsely and praised politely, "The original song of this song, 'Yangchun Baixue', has long been lost and is extremely difficult. I didn't expect Miss Deng to sing it so well."

Le Yingying said tenderly, "I am not as talented as Miss Deng. I can only play the ancient song "Yangchun" to make up the numbers."

The young lady of the Yongning Marquis family smiled and said, "That's not bad, it's much better than those of us who don't know anything."

Concubine Cao also praised it a few words, but it was obvious that she was not very interested in this out-of-touch art.

When Qin Caizhen, the youngest daughter of the General of Cavalry, played the song "Colorful Skirt and Feathered Coat", it was very much to her liking, and Concubine Cao couldn't help but smile...

After hearing this song, the other ladies all regretted not letting their daughters play this song!

Mrs. Deng, in particular, secretly complained in her heart: "Alas, Ah Zi is a child who doesn't listen to advice! Concubine Cao's family is a military family, how could they be interested in such elegant talents! She should play the pipa to please her!"

After Qin Caizhen finished playing a piece, she left her seat holding the pipa and slowly came to Imperial Concubine Cao. She bowed shyly and said, "I'm sorry that Caizhen played poorly, Your Majesty! I heard that Your Majesty is an expert in pipa, so please give me some advice..."

These words flattered Concubine Cao just right, making her feel very happy. She smiled modestly and said, "I haven't played the piano for many years, so I'm not considered an expert... If you really want to learn, come to Xiangyun Palace in a few days and I'll teach you in person!"

Everyone couldn't help but show envy and jealousy when they heard it...

Especially Le Yingying, who thought she had performed well just now, secretly cursed in her heart: "This little opportunistic little hoof knows how to flatter the imperial concubine!"

Qin Caizhen looked flattered and replied in a tender voice, "Yes!"

Concubine Cao said to the maid beside her: "Wutong, go and see what the second prince is doing. If there is nothing else, ask him to come to the garden!"

When everyone heard this, they all knew that Concubine Cao had chosen Qin Caizhen and planned to let her son come over to see her. They couldn't help but feel a little angry, but also a little excited!

Although Concubine Cao didn't like them, what if the Second Prince did?

It is rumored that the eldest prince Miao Wuchen and the second prince Miao Wuhen are both very handsome. Seeing is believing, so let’s open our eyes today!

Only Deng Ziyun's expression was very calm. She stood up and apologized to Concubine Cao, saying that she was feeling a little unwell and would come back after going out for a walk.

Concubine Cao was very surprised and asked, "Do you need to ask the imperial physician to come and see?"

Madam Deng bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I just feel a little dizzy. I will be fine after taking a walk in the garden!"

Concubine Cao said to the maid beside her: "Oh, well, Xiliu, you go out for a walk with Miss Deng."

"Yes."

Deng Ziyun and Xiliu left.

Concubine Cao silently crossed Deng Ziyun off the candidate list!

Of course she is in poor health. Her son will inherit the throne in the future, and she cannot marry a sickly woman as queen!

After Deng Ziyun walked around the area, she felt less uncomfortable and said to Xi Liu, "Aunt, I feel better now. Let's go back."

Xi Liu responded, "Yes."

The two were about to go back when a young eunuch suddenly came over and said, "Sister Xiliu, the imperial concubine asked for more tea and fruit. Can you go with me to get them? I don't know what kind of flavor the imperial concubine likes..."

Xi Liu frowned and said, "I am taking a walk with Miss Deng! You can pick the ones with tea flavor and rose flavor and put them in front of the queen, and also put some sweet and sour fruits in front of the queen."

Deng Ziyun said, "Miss Xiliu, I remember the way. You can go with this young eunuch."

The young eunuch was delighted, "Thank you, Miss Deng!"

After the two left, Deng Ziyun came to a bamboo forest alone.

Suddenly, there was a melodious flute sound, which was the "Yangchun Sandie" that she had just sung!

Deng Ziyun was startled, and then she stopped and listened carefully...

After the song was over, a handsome young man came out from the bamboo grove and said to her, "Your performance is not good. Please give me some advice, Miss Deng!"

Deng Ziyun was slightly surprised: "How do you know my last name is Deng?"

The young man said, "Miss Deng's singing of 'Yang Chun Bai Xue' just now was very impressive. I specially asked someone to find out her name!"

Deng Ziyun asked with a puzzled look: "Then you are..."

The young man smiled and said, "Please guess, Miss Deng!"

Deng Ziyun was about to speak when she suddenly heard Madam Deng saying from a distance, "Ah Zi, hurry back with me. The Imperial Concubine will soon reward you with a hairpin!"

Deng Ziyun had no choice but to turn around and leave, picking up her skirt.

The young man stared at her back in a trance. Then another handsome man came out and sneered, "Why, are you interested in her?"

When the young man saw him, he was a little surprised and asked, "Why are you here? This flower viewing banquet was specially prepared for you by the imperial concubine."

The handsome man said quietly, "How can I catch you chatting up a girl if I don't come?"

The young man turned and left without saying a word.

The handsome man behind him threatened: "If you do this, I will choose her as the Crown Prince's Consort later!"

……

The flower-viewing banquet was coming to an end. Deng Ziyun had just returned to her seat when she heard Concubine Cao say with a smile, "Today, all the young ladies from the noble families have performed very well! But there is only one hairpin, and it is really difficult to decide who to give it to... So I was a little selfish and decided to give it to Miss Qin! Because the way she plays the pipa is really what I like, I have no choice but to give her a little more preference!"

Immediately, everyone's eyes were focused on Qin Caizhen. She stood up gently and generously, walked up to Concubine Cao, bowed and thanked her, then half-knelt respectfully and let Concubine Cao put the hairpin on her head!

All the young ladies had a flash of dissatisfaction in their eyes, but Deng Ziyun was the only one with a calm expression and no reaction...

Qin Caizhen returned to her seat wearing her buyao, with a very reserved and proud expression on her face!

At this moment, a eunuch hurriedly announced: "The Second Prince has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, the girls all looked towards the entrance in anticipation, and saw a handsome man wearing a golden crown and a white robe embroidered with silver thread walking over...

The young ladies present all exclaimed in their hearts: "Wow, the second prince is so handsome!"

Qin Caizhen looked at Miao Wuhen with shyness and admiration, and felt her heart as sweet as if she had drunk honey!

Miao Wuhen walked over to Concubine Cao and sat down, smiling and saying, "Mother, I heard that Miss Deng's singing of "Yangchun Baixue" is very perfect and beautiful, so I want to talk to her about this ancient song alone!"

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