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

Chapter 196 He's been watching you.

[Host, what I can see are mostly ordinary scenes. To see the key plot points, you need to see the key characters.]

[Okay, I have a feeling there's some big scoop about Wu Huilan!]

Of course it exists! We just can't unlock it yet.

"Oh! Then I'll cancel the contract. Anyway, she'll be mine by then."

Wu Luosheng said respectfully, "Princess, I cannot make this decision."

"I didn't ask you to make the decisions. Just have them come to me when the time comes. You're so useless, what decisions can you make?"

[Host is mighty and domineering.]

Fang Lingchu even rolled her eyes at Wu Luosheng.

Wu Luo was furious.

"Your Majesty, the musician, along with several officials and their wives, have arrived."

This immediately drew Fang Lingchu's attention.

Soon, the palace maid brought in more than a dozen people.

The person in the back, with a bright and clear sky, dressed in flowing white robes and carrying a zither, is today's performer.

"Greetings to the Emperor, Greetings to the Empress, Greetings to Princess Ding'an."

"Flat body."

Fang Lingchu called the musician to the front and handed him the sheet music.

Can one learn this in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea?

Fang Lingchu should probably ask.

"I will certainly not let the princess down."

"Okay, I'll give you a reward if you learn it."

"Thank you, Princess."

The musician had long heard of Fang Lingchu's great reputation.

Her rewards must be very generous.

The others stood quietly to the side, waiting for Fang Lingchu to speak.

Just in time, the top student in the advanced subject walked in.

This year's new top scholar was not Zhang Gang or Fang Lingxing, but Jiang Kaixiang, the son of a declining family.

[Host, the new top scorer has arrived.]

Fang Lingchu looked up and saw someone walking towards her.

He had snow-white skin, a high nose, thin and rosy lips, and sword-like eyebrows.

Those eyes seemed to contain a thousand stars, captivating all who looked into them.

A captivating smile graced his lips; he was as gentle and refined as jade, exuding elegance and refinement.

Her hair was meticulously combed back and secured with a jade crown.

He was dressed in proper official robes, and the red robes made him look even more handsome.

[Guagua, this new top scorer is so handsome!]

Fang Lingchu was momentarily stunned.

His demeanor was unlike any other man she had ever seen.

He appears to be a very gentle person, but he possesses a strong sense of aggression, like a cheetah poised to pounce.

[Absolutely! The most handsome man from Qingzhou, skilled in both literature and martial arts, exceptionally intelligent, possessing a photographic memory—he's a true genius.]

[Skilled in both literary and martial arts? That's amazing.]

Of course! The entire clan nurtured someone like that; how could they not be amazing?

[Yeah, his return home this time must have been quite a spectacle!]

[How lively! It's a pity you didn't get to see it, host. All the unmarried women in Qinzhou threw him their embroidered balls, and he even got knocked unconscious by one that day.]

Oh no! How can a hydrangea ball knock someone out?

[A woman put a rock inside, thinking it would make her throw more accurately, but she was unexpectedly knocked unconscious by it.]

[Hahaha, this is so funny! So what did he come here for today?]

[It seems to be related to the gathering of envoys from the three kingdoms for the Chinese New Year.]

What does this have to do with him? Wasn't he appointed Minister of Justice?

[Yes, that's why the emperor imprisoned so many imperial relatives.]

【oh oh】

"Goodbye Your Majesty, greetings to the Empress, greetings to Princess Ding'an."

"Get up! Now that Minister Jiang is here, you can take care of things for now!"

The emperor already knew what Fang Lingchu was trying to do, so he wasn't in a hurry.

"Yes, Your Majesty." [Host, haven't you found a partner yet? Hurry up and send Jiang Kaixiang on; I can also take this opportunity to check out his feel for him.]

[Guagua, when are you going to finally empty your head of all this lewd nonsense?]

[Host, there are so many handsome men around me. You're playing the role of Liu Xiahuai, can't I even have a taste of the good life?]

But the price you pay for breaking your vows is me, don't you know that?

[I don't care, I just want Jiang Kaixiang! Hurry up, hurry up...]

Fang Lingchu couldn't resist the system's pleas and had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

"Lord Jiang, could I borrow you for a moment?"

Emperor: What do you mean by "lend you for a while"?

Jiang Kaixiang: Princess, what do you mean by this?
The Empress almost burst out laughing at Fang Lingchu's words.

This girl really doesn't know what shame is.

Jiang Kaixiang's face turned visibly red.

[Guagua, why is he blushing?]

[They probably thought you were going to do something with it.]

What else can they do? Dance! Otherwise, these people they invited can do it themselves.

I know what you mean, but the other person doesn't.

【I…….】

“Lord Jiang, what I mean is…”

Fang Lingchu suddenly didn't know how to explain it.

It feels like the more you try to explain, the worse it gets.

"It's alright, I understand what the princess means."

[Guagua, he understands something.]

I don't know! Who cares, as long as we can hold hands...

Fang Lingchu rolled her eyes at the system.

[By the way, host, don't include the second couple from the front, the third couple from the back, and the couple in the middle wearing green.]

【why? 】

[The gossip is too explosive; the system won't accept it.]

Oh, thank goodness the emperor summoned quite a few people, otherwise it would have been disastrous.

Your emperor has always been quite farsighted.

Emperor: Of course! I'm so smart.

The Empress shook her head at the Emperor's smug look.

"Alright, let's begin learning now. Everyone, follow me. The man stands opposite the woman, and when you hear me sing: 'Stand on tiptoe and lift the hem of your skirt'"

"Stand on tiptoe, lift your skirt and..."

Fang Lingchu sang as she demonstrated.

She also had to pose with Jiang Kaixiang, leaving her breathless with exhaustion.

"Princess, would you like to rest for a while?"

Jiang Kaixiang looked at the girl in front of him, her cheeks flushed and her forehead beaded with sweat, and felt a pang of heartache for her.

"Human life is at stake, you must learn this quickly!"

"Yes, county lord."

Fortunately, none of them were stupid. This young lady had been learning to dance since she was a child, so she quickly mastered it.

Men are smart too; they can learn something after just one try.

Just follow the beat of the music.

"You all practice for a bit now, I'll go check on how the musician is doing."

Just as Fang Lingchu was about to go and check, the musician returned.