"Ms. Liu, your talent is truly admirable." Du Yunsheng said sincerely.

Liu Ruyan smiled slightly and responded: "Princess, I am just doing what I like. Thank you for your compliment."

Du Yunsheng stared at Liu Ruyan's spring-like smile, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She knew that this woman not only had outstanding talent, but also had a kind heart. She raised the corners of her mouth and whispered softly: "Miss Liu, you are talented and kind-hearted. You are really a treasure of our academy."

At this moment, Jiang Shaohan walked into the room with a gentle smile, his eyes fell on Du Yunsheng and Liu Ruyan, and asked curiously: "Yunsheng, Ruyan, what are you whispering about?"

Du Yunsheng stood up, walked lightly to Jiang Shaohan's side, and introduced, "Shaohan, this is Miss Liu Ruyan. She is talented and has noble character. She is the pride of our academy."

Jiang Shaohan smiled and nodded approvingly, "Miss Liu, I have heard of your name a long time ago. You are indeed the pride of our academy."

Liu Ruyan smiled slightly and responded modestly: "Your Highness, I am too kind. I just did my part."

Jiang Shaohan stared at Liu Ruyan, and respect rose in his heart. He turned to Du Yunsheng and said affectionately: "Yunsheng, it is a great honor for our academy to have a prince consort like you who is both talented and virtuous."

As soon as Jiang Shaohan finished speaking, Du Yunsheng's face flushed. She shook her head gently and said, "Shaohan, I feel a little embarrassed when you say that. We are all people in this mansion. We should help each other and support each other. This is what we should do."

Seeing this, Liu Ruyan gently pulled Du Yunsheng's sleeve, signaling her not to be too modest. She turned to Jiang Shaohan and smiled, "Sir, your contribution to the academy is obvious to all. Not only are you talented, but there are also many outstanding women like Du's wife in the mansion. They raise children in the inner courtyard and manage household affairs in the outer courtyard. They are the pride of our academy."

Jiang Shaohan smiled slightly, his eyes moving between Du Yunsheng and Liu Ruyan, and said, "Miss Liu, you are too kind. I just did my best. As for Princess Du, she is talented, gentle and virtuous. She is a treasure in our mansion. Her talent and her character are both models for the women in our mansion."

Du Yunsheng lowered his head slightly, his ears blushed, and said softly, "Shao Han, I feel embarrassed because you always praise me like this. In fact, I just want to do my part for the mansion, to make it more harmonious, and to let the children in the mansion grow up healthily."

Seeing this, Liu Ruyan felt a little disappointed, but soon calmed down. She smiled and said, "Princess Du is too modest. Your talent and character are well known to everyone in the palace. I just have some selfish motives and want to ask the prince to evaluate me."

Jiang Shaohan turned his head and looked at Liu Ruyan gently. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Miss Liu is also talented and beautiful, but it's not appropriate for you and me to interfere too much in the affairs of the mansion. If Miss Liu is really interested, she might as well focus on educating the women in the mansion, which is also a great merit."

When Liu Ruyan heard this, a gleam flashed in her eyes. She nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for your advice, my lord. I will keep it in mind. As for the upbringing of the women in the mansion, I will do my best."

At this time, the housekeeper Li Fu hurried over, knelt in front of Jiang Shaohan, and said hurriedly: "My Lord, there are several distinguished guests in the mansion, waiting in the hall, saying that they have important matters to discuss."

Jiang Shaohan was slightly stunned, then stood up and said to Du Yunsheng and Liu Ruyan: "Yunsheng, Ruyan, you wait here for a while, I'll go out and take a look."

Du Yunsheng and Liu Ruyan looked at each other, and both saw concern in each other's eyes. Du Yunsheng said softly, "Shao Han, be careful. If anything serious happens, come back and let us know in time."

Jiang Shaohan nodded and turned to walk towards the hall. As soon as he reached the door, he saw several men in brocade clothes waiting anxiously.

"Prince Jiang, we have been waiting in the hall for a long time." One of the middle-aged men said with a bow. He was the prime minister of the dynasty and the main envoy of this visit.

Jiang Shaohan returned the greeting by bowing his hands, and said, "Your Excellency, I have long admired you. I wonder what brings you to my house?"

When the afterglow of the setting sun filled the courtyard of the Zhengxi General's Mansion, the golden light danced between the red bricks and green tiles, reflecting a poetic and picturesque tranquil picture. Du Yunsheng, dressed in a light and elegant plain dress, stood quietly on the stone bridge like a fresh lotus, gazing at the ripples on the lake, with a faint expectation in her heart. She knew that tonight's feast was not only to celebrate the glory of the General's Mansion, but also to show her hidden talent to the world.

Jiang Shaohan, full of love, approached Du Yunsheng, gently held her hand, and his eyes showed endless tenderness. "Yunsheng, don't worry, your talent is like the water in a deep pool, waiting for time to discover it. Today is the time for you to spread your wings and fly." His words contained infinite trust and encouragement for her.

Du Yunsheng smiled slightly, her eyes and eyebrows revealing her gratitude to Jiang Shaohan. She understood that tonight's stage was carefully paved for her by him, and it was the stage for her talent to blossom.

With Du Yunsheng's light steps, she walked into the brightly lit banquet hall. The lights in the hall were on, and the exquisite banquet was spread on the high hall. The guests sat down and whispered to each other. The atmosphere was warm and solemn. Li Fu, the steward of the general's mansion, personally took care of everything to ensure that everything was in order.

"Prince, Princess, please come this way." Li Fu's voice came from the door, and Du Yunsheng and Jiang Shaohan followed him into the banquet.

"Crown Prince, Crown Princess, we kindly ask both of you to show up more often at tonight's event to demonstrate the majesty of the General's Mansion." Li Fu bowed respectfully.

"Li Fu, please rest assured. Yun Sheng will definitely bring unexpected surprises to everyone tonight." Jiang Shaohan smiled and patted Li Fu's shoulder, full of confidence.

As the banquet progressed, the delicacies and wine intertwined to form a feast for the senses. The guests drank and laughed, enjoying themselves. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Jiang Shaohan finally couldn't hold back, stood up, cleared his throat and announced loudly: "Dear guests, today I have a big event in the General Zhengxi Mansion, and I sincerely invite you to witness it together."

The guests put down their wine glasses and focused their eyes on Jiang Shaohan, their anticipation evident in words.

"My Crown Prince's Consort, Du Yunsheng, is extremely talented and proficient in playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Tonight, everyone is welcome to see her piano skills." As soon as Jiang Shaohan finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out in the banquet hall.

Du Yunsheng smiled calmly and walked to the piano table. She stroked the strings gently, her fingertips dancing, and the plaintive and melodious sound of the piano echoed in the hall, like the gurgling of a mountain spring or the caressing of a spring breeze.

"The Crown Prince's wife's piano playing is truly wonderful and refreshing." Lord Li praised.

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