The bright moon hangs high, beckoning him down from his pedestal.

The Jiaofangsi sent Granny Yan, an old nanny who had served in the palace for twenty years. Her specialty was various soft dances, which required a very high level of physical fitness from the women.

Upon entering Qingyi Palace for the first time, Granny Yan bowed respectfully, but her heart was not particularly stirred.

She was just a princess with an awkward status. The Empress asked her to dance on a whim, and the Empress herself was just responsible for teaching her.

"Your Highness, this old servant has been ordered to come and teach you dance." Granny Yan's voice was flat. "Please follow this old servant to do a few basic movements first, so that I can see your potential."

Shen Qingruo nodded gently, her voice soft and melodious: "Thank you for your trouble, Granny."

She removed her outer gauze dress, revealing only a close-fitting, plain white long dress, which made her waist appear even slimmer and her figure more graceful.

Granny Yan demonstrated several basic movements, including opening the shoulders, extending the arms, and bending over.

She had assumed that the pampered princess would struggle and find it difficult, since dancing skills require a foundation built from childhood.

However, Shen Qingruo only read it once before doing it exactly as instructed.

Especially when bending over backward, the girl leans back, her waist slender like a water snake, her full breasts appear even more perky because of this movement, her hips are taut, and her legs are straight and long.

Granny Yan's eyes flickered, and she began to scrutinize her carefully.

She had taught dance for many years and seen countless beauties, but she had never seen such a naturally blessed body.

This isn't something that can be achieved through hard work; it's a natural beauty that men are born to cherish and adore.

"Granny, did I do the right thing?" Shen Qingruo stopped what she was doing and asked softly, her voice slightly breathless and soft to the bone.

Granny Yan took a deep breath to suppress the shock in her heart. She had originally only wanted to go through the motions, but now she changed her mind.

The woman before me, though currently only a princess in an awkward position, possessing a title but no real power, has such a body and such a face.

His Majesty is in his prime, majestic and vigorous, yet his harem has few offspring.

The only prince, Prince Shen Yinian, had no ambitions in this area, and the princess, Shen Jingyan, was, after all, a woman, and was arrogant and spoiled.

If this delicate young woman before me could truly catch the eye of that supreme ruler with her beauty, climb the social ladder, and bear him a son in the future…

Granny Yan felt a surge of excitement. In the harem, fortunes always change.

If you're going to bet, bet on stocks with potential.

The serious expression on her face softened considerably, replaced by respect. "Your Highness is exceptionally gifted, unlike anything I have ever seen in my life."

Granny Yan looked at Shen Qingruo and added meaningfully:

"Your Highness, rest assured, this old servant will teach you everything I know. This dance must not only be performed well, but also be captivating."

Shen Qingruo met Yan Mama's burning gaze and understood that this nanny had the intention of seeking refuge with her.

She didn't show it on her face, but her voice was gentle and obedient: "Then I'll leave it all to you, Granny."

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Half a month later, it was late at night, and only dim lights remained in Qingyi Palace.

After taking a bath, Shen Qingruo dismissed all the palace servants and sat alone on the soft couch by the window. Her fingertips turned the pages of a dance score placed on the couch, but her mind was not on the subject.

"Xiao Jiu," she whispered in her heart.

The ball of light immediately lit up, and a voice filled with concern said, "Aruo, are you tired? Granny Yan's demands are getting stricter and stricter."

Shen Qingruo gently rubbed her sore calves and said, "Granny Yan is truly skilled."

"She has a sharp eye and noticed the difference in my body. Now she's determined to gamble on me."

She paused, then continued, "She lacks a reliable master, and I lack a caring person by my side. Since she's showing me goodwill, I naturally have to accept it."

Xiao Jiu's halo flickered:

"This Granny Yan is indeed not simple. After Shen Wangxi ascended the throne, he replaced almost half of the palace eunuchs and maids of the previous dynasty, but the Jiaofangsi, especially the people under Granny Yan, were almost untouched."

"She was able to stay in the palace for over forty years, serving two dynasties, and still remain clean and honest. She also managed the Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) very well, never making a mistake. Her skills and temperament are extraordinary."

Shen Qingruo nodded silently, which was also why she was willing to trust Granny Yan to some extent.