After hearing her gossip, all the civil and military officials went crazy.

Chapter 168 A Happy Melon

Everyone: The outside world is really wonderful. They can learn the same things as the men, and they can attend poetry gatherings and drink and chat like the men.

They talked at length, expressing their ideals and ambitions, and claiming that they could also contribute to the country.

All of this was because of this woman's appearance, which gave them this opportunity.

Zhuo Ruoshi remained silent. She had a feeling that if she still chose to stay with the musician, the princess would simply give up on her.

She used to stay at home, doing nothing, and never went out to see the world. This time, when she went out to participate in a scientific expedition, she discovered that besides being someone's wife, she had many other things to do. It seemed that her previous ambitions could really be realized.

All of this was given to her by that woman who looked so much younger than her.

She finally understood the significance of the banquet held by the Princess.

Zhuo Ruoshi suddenly felt enlightened, and the sickly beauty aura she possessed faded considerably.

She picked up the wine from the table, stood up, and said to Fang Lingchu, "This humble woman, Zhuo Ruoshi, thanks Your Majesty and the Princess for your kindness."

Fang Lingchu was a little confused by the sudden toast, but she still got up.

However, what she was holding was tea.

"You're welcome, Miss Zhuo. Being able to pass the exam shows that you are all capable people. In the future, we will all be serving His Majesty and the Dragon Kingdom, so there's no need to be polite."

After saying that, Fang Lingchu thought for a moment and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Well, I can't drink alcohol, so I'll just have tea."

The other young ladies also stood up and toasted Fang Lingchu.

"Thank you, Princess and Your Majesty."

Fang Lingchu: [No, here we go again! How can they be so synchronized?! I can't learn it, I just can't!]

The system jokingly said, "How about I help you next time? I'll count down what they're going to say: three, two, one."

Fang Lingchu rolled her eyes at the system and went to watch the song and dance performance.

Just then, a few girls came in dancing and playing the piano.

Night fell, the stars shone brightly, and the courtyard was brightly lit, bathed in golden light and dew.

The Imperial Guards stood on both sides, solemn and dignified.

Palace maids, carrying glass lanterns, moved slowly through the crowd as they entered.

The atmosphere was one of peace and prosperity, with dancers in flowing robes singing melodiously.

Inside the banquet hall, pearl curtains hung low, and the aroma of delicacies filled the air. On the magnificent banquet table were carved jade vessels filled with roasted meat with painted coiled dragons, phoenix-tail shrimp balls, honey-glazed lotus seeds, and pastries decorated with gemstones.

Fang Lingchu stared at the pastries in front of her with shining eyes.

[Guagua, come quick, look! This pastry is super delicious!]

The system looked at the colorful things and was incredibly tempted.

[Host, I really want to be able to eat some myself!]

Fang Lingchu felt a little sorry for her little system.

[Guagua, you're so pitiful! I'll eat a little more for you.]

[Host, hurry up and eat. Everything's almost gone; let me enjoy it too.]

The two of them were discussing what was delicious.

The song and dance performance was almost over.

Suddenly the song changed.

As the drums sounded, a palace maid with bells on her feet immediately entered.

[Host, host, look!]

Fang Lingchu looked over and saw that the sound of the flute suddenly became urgent. Using her right foot as a pivot, she lightly stretched out her long sleeves, and her delicate body spun around, faster and faster. Suddenly, she gracefully flew up from the ground, waved her jade hands, and dozens of blue silk ribbons fluttered out, as if blue waves were rippling in the hall. She flew into the air and landed on the silk ribbons. Her slender feet touched the ground lightly, and her clothes fluttered. She was like a fairy walking on water. Her slender waist was as soft as a willow, and she was graceful and charming.

As the song begins, the heart responds to the strings, the hands to the drums; with a single note from the strings and drums, both sleeves rise, swirling like snowflakes in a tumbleweed dance; turning left and right, the dance moves disperse and then gather again with the wind, the song's melody like a chime, still melodious.

A figure dressed in red, with a high ponytail, and holding a super cool sword, descended from the sky and flew to the very center.

The red figure moved as lightly as a fledgling swallow. Accompanied by the melodious sound of a zither, her jade hand drew a green sword from its sheath. With a gentle twist of her wrist, the green sword flashed like lightning, its light shimmering, yet blending seamlessly with the woman's delicate red figure.

A streak of cyan sword light arced through the air, and the woman's waist swayed in the flow of the light. Just as she landed, she casually pulled out her flowing sleeves, hooking them onto the roof beams. She circled the hall like a celestial being within the cyan sword light, and in a split second, she spotted the scabbard in a palace attendant's hand, ripped off her sleeves, and with a graceful, ascending motion, flung the cyan sword, striking the scabbard squarely. Fang Lingchu watched the woman's dance, her mouth agape.

[Guagua, who is this person?! How can she be so beautiful! And I feel a strong killing intent emanating from her sword; she doesn't look like a young lady from a wealthy family at all.]

The system is enjoying the taste of the pastries!

Fang Lingchu's sudden shout almost gave him a heart attack.

[Host, please eat your meal properly. Your sudden outbursts are terrifying!]

Fang Lingchu: [Alright, hurry up and look, who is that girl?]

The system saw it from the very beginning.

Qi Wanqiu, General Pingfeng's daughter, has been on the battlefield; she definitely carries a murderous aura!

Just as the system finished speaking, the girl who had changed her clothes returned.

He first bowed to the eldest princess and the others, then looked at Fang Lingchu and said, "Princess, I learned this dance especially for you today. Do you like it?"

The girl's red lips parted slightly, her smile as radiant as the morning sun, her exquisite features vividly and strikingly beautiful.

Her bright and charming eyes seemed to hold stars, sparkling with infinite brilliance; a single glance was enough to captivate the heart.

When they look at someone, it's like they're watching prey.

Fang Lingchu was a little stunned by the person in front of her.

He stared at her for a long time, completely bewildered.

[Host, host, snap out of it. Let him get up.]

Oh oh oh oh

"Miss Qi, please get up!"

Qi Wanqiu was overjoyed to see the affection in her eyes.

His eyes were full of anticipation.

[System, why is she looking at me like I'm a lover? Do I have someone backing me up?]

Qi Wanqiu: How can the princess be so cute!
Others: She wants you to see her.

Fang Lingyan: I can't bear to look at her. I don't know what her younger sister is thinking all day long.

Someone asked you if the dance she prepared for you was good.

Oh oh oh

"The dance was exceptionally beautiful; it's the most beautiful dance I've ever seen."

Qi Wanqiu was very happy to hear what she wanted to hear.

But that wasn't her main purpose in dancing.

He looked at Fang Lingchu, hoping to get the result he wanted.

[Host, would you like to get some gossip about Qi Wanqiu?]

Hearing this, Qi Wanqiu felt relieved.

"Princess, I'll be going now."

Fang Lingchu nodded and said, "Okay, I'm going down now."

What's going on with her?!

Qi Wanqiu could barely suppress the smile on her lips.

Others: Everyone's avoiding the princess, so what's wrong with Qi Wanqiu? Why is she climbing up the social ladder?
The system was laughing uncontrollably at the sight of the melons on Qi Wanqiu's body.

[Host, take a look quickly, this juicy story about Qi Wanqiu might make you happy for a year.]

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