The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Chapter 101 An Interlude at the Palace Banquet

While Shen Jiarou was distracted, Nanny Wang kept an eye on her princess, fearing that another accident might happen.

When Shen Jiarou came back to her senses, she found that the atmosphere was a little strange.

She looked up and saw a girl talking. After listening for a while, she realized that someone was in trouble.

"I am not good at singing and dancing." She had never learned it, but now that she was being bullied, she was about to cry out of grievance.

The other girl said arrogantly, "It was a banquet arranged by the Queen. Miss Bai injured the dancer, so she should compensate with a dance."

Shen Jiarou looked at the Emperor, the Empress Dowager and the Queen and found that they all had forced smiles on their faces, especially the Queen, who looked at Concubine Zhang with an unfriendly look.

What she didn't notice was Concubine De's expression.

A clear and graceful voice rang out at the palace banquet, "Two fairy sisters, are you talking about performance?"

Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty looked at Shen Jiarou, the Empress Dowager also looked at her, Concubine Zhang frowned slightly, and Concubine De was suddenly stunned.

The prince raised his eyebrows and looked up: What does she want to do?

Emperor Yuan Shun smiled faintly, "Yi Yi, they are talking about performances. Do you have any good ideas?"

Shen Jiarou pursed her lips as she thought, looking so adorable.

Everyone saw her frowning slightly and holding her breath.

Shen Jiarou raised her eyes and smiled at Miss Bai gently, "Is your last name Bai? Then I'll call you Sister Bai. Do you know martial arts?"

Miss Bai was stunned. Shen Jiarou was afraid that she didn't understand, so she started to explain.

"I mean the Wu in the sense of both civil and military."

Miss Bai was still confused, but she nodded slightly.

"A little." This is what she is best at.

Shen Jiarou relaxed a little after hearing this, and came up with an idea. Then she looked at Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, Yi Yi has recently learned to play the pipa. How about Yi Yi accompany Sister Bai? If the performance is not good, you, the Queen Mother, and the Empress will have to forgive me."

Seeing her playful and bright smile, the Queen Mother's heart softened and she said lovingly, "It's okay, just do your best."

Shen Jiarou bowed her head, and Emperor Shundi of Yuan Dynasty arranged for someone to send her a pipa and a sword.

Miss Bai looked at Shen Jiarou nervously, and Shen Jiarou smiled at her.

"Sister Bai, just relax. This is our first cooperation. I will treat you to roast suckling pig some other day."

When Princess Ji Muxue heard this, she spoke up immediately.

"Princess Yongkang, I wonder if it would be convenient to have me here with you."

Everyone was shocked. What did the princess of Prince Rong mean?

Ji Muxue knew that she had lost her composure again today. She glanced at her mother and lowered her head silently.

"Okay, we'll arrange for hot pot then."

Yuan Shundi's steady voice came, "You are really biased, girl. I see that you have been in Beijing for so long, but you have never treated me to hot pot. Have you forgotten me?"

Shen Jiarou smiled faintly, just right.

"No way. I will allow you to order whatever you want to eat and I will cook it myself."

Emperor Shundi of Yuan Dynasty was successfully pleased. "Well, a gentleman's word is as good as gold."

"Okay, can we start the show now?"

Under Princess Yongkang's bright and encouraging gaze, Miss Bai was indeed not as nervous as before, and was even very interested in the roast suckling pig she mentioned.

As the officials from the Ministry of Rites announced, Shen Jiarou raised her hand and counted three, two, one. Miss Bai nodded in tacit understanding, and the two performed at the same time.

"Our mountains and rivers are all covered with great forests..."

The girl's voice is tender and clear, but her pronunciation is clear and melodious, and she can switch between domineering and graceful at any time. The girl's figure on the stage is flexible and light, and although every movement is not perfect, it is also good.

One of them held a sword, the other played the instrument and sang. The two of them had such a tacit understanding that everyone present was amazed.

The two seemed to have never met each other, but they could cooperate so well, which was rare.

When the queen saw this scene, a faint smile finally appeared on her face. Fortunately, her banquet was not ruined.

Nanny Wang, Ruan Qingling and Zheng Shutong were all surprised. Their princess said she had learned to play the pipa, but in fact she had only practiced it a few times. Unexpectedly, she was now like an experienced player, playing and singing harmoniously.

Ruan Qingling and Zheng Shutong looked at each other silently, both of them had undisguised admiration in their eyes. The princess was truly amazing.

Shen Jiarou was also quite amazed. She was afraid that she couldn't do those difficult moves.

When the song ended, everyone was still not satisfied. The prince was the first to applaud, and then everyone else applauded, except Zhang Xian, who was so relieved.

Shen Jiarou stood up with the pipa in her hand, and the two walked to the center of the stage to salute.

After watching the performance which was well coordinated, Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty praised it generously.

"Not bad, reward."

The two of them bowed respectfully again to express their gratitude.

Returning to her seat, Ruan Qingling hurriedly wiped the sweat off her princess's face.

When Shen Jiarou thought she could finish the event smoothly and leave, she was stopped by the emperor.

"Yi Yi, it's getting late today. You should rest in the Queen Mother's Palace first. You can have breakfast with her tomorrow morning before going back."

The empress dowager was stunned. She was surprised by the emperor's arrangement, but the little girl was a hero today, and the two of them had been together for a few days, so she was still quite satisfied with her.

"Girl, come here, open my door."

When Shen Jiarou saw the Queen Mother extending her hand, she walked over tremblingly and held her hand.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to see me off. I will go back first."

Emperor Yuan Shun nodded respectfully and said, "Mother, please help Uncle Tian take good care of the Queen Mother."

Shen Jiarou bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

The big and the small disappeared from everyone's sight. The Empress of Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty left, and all the ministers and concubines left one after another.

Concubine De looked in the direction of her niece, then looked in the direction the empress dowager left. Thinking of the scenes at the banquet, she felt grateful.

Following the path lit by the palace servants, Shen Jiarou finally arrived at Fushou Palace.

Aunt Zhen helped the Queen Mother sit down. "Yi Yi, when did you learn to play the pipa? The lyrics of that song sound quite domineering."

Shen Jiarou smiled and said, "Impromptu singing."

The Queen Mother and Aunt Zhen looked at each other in surprise.

Seeing that the little girl said so, the empress dowager did not ask any more questions.

"You've been tired today, so you should go to bed early. Children need to get enough sleep."

Shen Jiarou nodded slightly, and when the empress dowager went to wash up, she brought Nanny Wang, Ruan Qingling, and Zheng Shutong to the bedroom where they had lived.

Before leaving, Miss Bai looked around, but she didn't see the person she wanted to see, so she turned around disappointedly.

After returning to the palace, Concubine De had something hidden in her heart.

"Madam, are you still thinking about your cousin?"

"Wen Zi, I feel bad. Concubine Zhang and the others are too bullying."

When Nanny Chang saw her mother crying, she hugged her in her arms and patted her back gently.

Her mother's life is really not easy.

Returning to the couch where she had slept before, Shen Jiarou quickly fell asleep.

At dawn, Shen Jiarou began to dream. In her dream, she laughed happily, ate delicious food, and had fun.

"Princess, it's time to wake up and have breakfast with the Queen Mother."

Shen Jiarou woke up suddenly when she heard it, and Ruan Qingling was startled when she saw the princess suddenly open her eyes.

"Princess, you finally woke up."

The silver and gold flew away. Shen Jiarou lay down in annoyance and covered herself with the quilt.

"Qing Ling. You must compensate me for my silver and gold."

Ruan Qingling and Zheng Shutong were confused by what they heard.

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