Shengjing Noble

The old man's face turned pale, and he stood up in panic, holding on to the chair. He was no longer as arrogant as before, but lowered his head and said in a low voice: "I just said something wrong, I hope you won't blame me, young lady."

Su Lanyin was too lazy to talk nonsense with him and asked directly: "So what does Mr. Kang mean, who will win and who will lose between me and my sister?"

The old man was the most cunning and treacherous. He looked down on her identity at first, so he stood up and wanted to use his influence to declare Su Lanxin the winner.

But at this moment, he was afraid of the jade pendant in her hand, and his eyes turned around twice with a gleam in their eyes.

"Well... I am old, and my hearing is not as good as it used to be, so I dare not jump to conclusions."

Seeing him retreat, Fu Mingheng glared at him fiercely, then stepped forward and said, "Since it is a competition, it must be fair and just. What is your intention in taking out the jade pendant?"

Su Lanyin looked back at him, without flinching, and asked openly, "What are your intentions, sir? I am competing with my sister, why do you have to stand up and speak? Do you have any relationship with my sister?"

This question left Fu Mingheng speechless.

He is the crown prince, and his status is very important. If he were to have an affair with a woman among the common people, it would probably affect the emperor's opinion of him.

Furthermore, the support of the Crown Princess’ family is essential for him to sit firmly on the throne of the Eastern Palace.

This is a critical moment to recruit talented people. If some bad rumors spread, it will affect his reputation and the choices of those people.

Thinking of this, he immediately took a few steps back to distance himself from Su Lanxin and solemnly distanced himself from her.

"Don't talk nonsense. I just met this girl by chance and we have no relationship at all. The reason I stood up and spoke out is just to see a fair and just result."

His righteous and stern look made Su Lanyin feel funny, while the other protagonist, Su Lanxin, looked pale and hurt.

Come to think of it, I thought he was the one, but when he was questioned, he immediately distanced himself from the relationship.

As a time-travelling woman, she thinks highly of herself. How can she tolerate a man who is so indifferent to her?

Su Lanyin didn't bother to care about the emotional entanglement between them, and went straight to the point and said: "According to the previous rules, I will choose the referee..."

"no!"

Su Lanxin stood up with red eyes to object.

She had agreed on something in public before, but now she went back on her word.

Such behavior not only makes people despise her, but also makes her appear to be a despicable person.

Su Lanyin understood her and knew that she would go back on her word, so she didn't react too much.

"Why not? We agreed on this before. Do you think you don't want to admit it?"

"Who told you that? You just took out the jade pendant. These people are afraid. How can they vote fairly and impartially?"

"Oh, sister, what you mean is..."

Su Lanxin concealed the guilt in her eyes and pretended to be generous and said, "We have already decided who will win and who will lose today. I am your sister, and I can't bear to see you lose the game and kneel on the ground and slap yourself in the face in public."

"How about this? If you just apologize to me humbly, this matter will be over, and all the right and wrong between us will be written off. How about that? As your sister, am I giving in enough to you?"

She was very proud and returned to her former proud and complacent self, as if the whole world was under her control.

Unfortunately, Su Lanyin is the biggest variable in her life.

"Sister, do you think... I lost?"

"Isn't it? You can't sing this song of mine even if you rack your brains in your whole life!"

Su Lanyin smiled and nodded, then asked calmly, "If I can't sing, I lose. If I can't play High Mountains and Flowing Water, does that mean you lose too?"

When these words were spoken, everyone was in an uproar, and Su Lanxin's face turned green.

She gritted her teeth and said, "High mountains and flowing water! High mountains and flowing water! You're not done yet, are you?"

Su Lanyin didn't get angry with her. She walked to the center of the stage, pointed at the piano and said, "How about this, sister? As long as you can play a piece of music, even if it's the simplest one, even if I lose today, I will follow the agreement, kneel down, slap myself in the face, and kowtow to you to admit my mistake."

"Of course... If you can't play it, then you have to kneel down and kowtow to me and admit your mistake. Oh, and don't forget to slap me in the face!"

She seemed to be smiling, her eyes full of sharpness.

Su Lanxin felt like she was being roasted on a fire at this moment, and she didn't dare to look at the doubts in the eyes of the people below the stage.

How could she, a modern person, play the guqin?

Damn bitch, how dare you do this to her?

If I don't play the piano today, I'm afraid I'll definitely lose.

After thinking about it, her eyes lit up and she suddenly thought of a solution.

Pretend to be faint!

She looked around, trying to figure out where to faint and how to make it look more realistic.

Then Su Lanyin asked with a smile: "Sister, why aren't you playing yet? Are you trying to pretend to be faint to get away with it?"

When she said this...Su Lanxin's face turned pale and blue.

She forced herself to raise her chin and said angrily, "Who said I was pretending to faint? You...you shut up!"

damn it!

Her last escape route was blocked.

The onlookers in the audience were already getting impatient.

"What's wrong with the Su family's daughter? Why is she making excuses for something as simple as playing the piano?"

"Could it be that she really can't play the piano? How can a woman like this be called a talented woman? How ridiculous!"

"Yes, the tune of the song she just sang was indeed good, but her voice was very average. If she can't even play the piano, I'm afraid she will definitely lose."

……

Su Lanxin became more and more uneasy as she listened to their discussion, and immediately looked at Su Shenghao for help.

Seeing his sister so flustered, Su Shenghao instantly understood.

I'm afraid that Fifth Sister has lost her memory and forgotten how to play the piano.

Thinking of this, he immediately rushed onto the stage and stood in front of Su Lanxin.

"Su Lanyin, don't go too far!" He suddenly roared, pointing at Su Lanyin and scolding loudly, "You are a concubine's daughter, how dare you be so aggressive to my sister? You are just like your mother, a person who is not worthy of being on the stage, a mistress! A scum born of a concubine!"

Everyone: "..."

what's the situation?

It was just a normal competition, just asking Su Lanxin to play the piano, why did you start personal attacks?

And he brought someone else’s mother with him. Is this the quality of the Su family’s eldest son?

Su Lanyin knew he would be like this. After all, she had been dealing with the Su family for two lifetimes, and she knew each of their personalities very well.

Therefore, Su Shenghao will not help Su Lanxin, but will make her the target of public criticism.

Many of those present today were born out of wedlock, but they have gained respect from the world for their talents and are loved by their elders at home.

Now, Su Shenghao's words undoubtedly insulted them as well. Who could tolerate this?

Some scholars are pedantic, some are dull, but there are more who are sharp-tongued debaters.