The abandoned queen is reborn: she makes the prince cry and seizes the throne!

At the palace banquet, the blooming flowers attracted several butterflies to dance gracefully. Ji Ranran seldom went to the palace, and she felt a little excited when she saw this scene, but she could only sit beside Ji Ningqiu and watch quietly.

"Second sister, His Majesty looks so young." Ji Ranran covered her mouth and nose and spoke quietly to the people around her. She thought that the current emperor was a little old.

Ji Ranran hesitated, and seeing that Ji Ningqiu didn't want to pay attention to her, she changed the subject, "I heard that the second sister received a reward from His Majesty as soon as she entered the palace some time ago. It seems that His Majesty thinks highly of the second sister?"

These words touched Ji Ningqiu's heart, and the latter smiled slightly, "Of course, Your Majesty..." Of course he had her in his heart, but it was just because of Ji Mengshu.

Concubine Liu looked at the people below who were a little bit romantic and was quite dissatisfied. It was just a flower-viewing banquet, and it would have been fine if only the princes were invited, but the empress dowager issued an order to invite many children from noble families. It was really annoying.

"My beloved concubine, are you feeling unwell?" While Ning Huaixuan was talking to several princes, he did not forget to care about Liu Huachao's mood. Everyone saw that the emperor's favor for this concubine was indeed well-deserved.

"Your Majesty...I am tired of seeing those singing girls in the audience. It's a rare occasion that so many noble ladies have come to the capital today. Why not ask them to show their talents?" Liu Huachao said with a smile on her face. She herself did not have any talents, but since she had the power to command them, she naturally had to make good use of her power.

Ning Huaixuan said lovingly, "Okay, I'll listen to you, my beloved concubine."

Liu Huachao was confident and said in a pinched voice, "Today, all the sisters have finally gathered together. What's the point of just looking at flowers? Why not have a good exchange?"

A young lady from an unknown family boldly asked, "What do you want to compete in, Madam?"

"Of course, it's the arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting - in short, what are the sisters good at? Why don't you show them off?" Liu Hua smiled sweetly, "Of course, the first place winner will also receive a reward from me."

The atmosphere became a little more lively, and the princes put aside their worries and focused on watching. This kind of talent was much better than the dancers in the palace.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. My name is Qingying. In this first round, how about we compete in playing the piano?" Qingying looked around, and it was obvious that she was in a proud attitude.

The girls were poking their heads out and were hesitant to accept the challenge. You know, Qingying's piano skills are top-notch in the capital, and even the Queen Mother has praised her in person.

After waiting for a long while, Liu Huachao looked at the cowardly people below and said unhappily, "What? No one dares to take up this challenge? In this case, I wonder if the Fifth Miss of the Ji Family is willing to give it a try?"

Everyone gasped, and even Ning Huaixuan glanced sideways.

This is going to be a good show to watch. The current imperial concubine is provoking the future empress. I wonder who His Majesty will speak for.

Ji Mengshu slowly put down the teacup in her hand, as if the person on the stage was not calling her by her own name.

Everyone was waiting to see the show with great interest. At this moment, a voice slowly sounded, "Why don't you take the test?"

All eyes instantly focused on the person who was speaking, Ji Ningqiu, who still had a smile on his face, as if he had no idea that this was a secret contest between the imperial concubine and Ji Mengshu.

Zhen Zhen stood up with an innocent face facing everyone's curious gazes, "Your Majesty, Madam, I am the second daughter of the Ji family. My fifth sister is not good at playing the piano, and I am afraid that people will laugh at her. Why don't you let me try?"

Jiang's mother took a sip of tea calmly and snorted, thanking her for her tactless fight.

Everyone had different thoughts. Liu Huachao knew her identity. Wasn't she the woman who followed Ji Mengshu into the palace last time and threw herself into His Majesty's arms?

"Well, go ahead." Liu Huachao responded lazily. After Ji Ningqiu, two more women who were brave enough to compete came up. The palace servants moved four tables with great vision, and the xylophones on them were all from famous artists.

The eunuch said in a shrill voice, "Begin—"

A clear stream flows slowly from Qingying's hands, and the leisurely melody brings people to the mountains and rivers. With eyes closed, it seems as if you are on the top of a mountain with extremely beautiful scenery.

The sound of mountains and flowing water is extraordinary.

After the song was over, Ning Huaixuan clapped his hands and said, "It's really good, with the style of the famous teachers of the previous dynasty."

Qingying said shyly, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Huachao glanced at the woman, and the plump grapes in his hand suddenly pumped out juice. "She is really a woman of many talents. Your Majesty, do you think so?"

Ning Huaixuan was speechless and said, "There are many talented and virtuous women in the city, which is also a blessing for our Dali Dynasty."

The next one was Ji Ningqiu. The xylophone made a pleasant sound. Ji Ningqiu looked up. It was a beautiful day and everyone's eyes were on her. This was what she had always dreamed of, looking down on everything and everyone.

The pleasant sound of the piano flowed slowly from his fingertips, and he played the famous "Goddess of Luo River" in a standard manner, which was considered a good performance.

The princess raised her red lips slightly, and the golden hairpin on her head sparkled in the sunlight. "Second Miss Ji's poem "Ode to the Goddess of Luo River" really has the style of the Qin Fairy Wujiang, which is rare."

Ji Ningqiu was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly, "Princess, you are too kind. My piano skills are average and I dare not compare them with Master Wujiang."

Having said that, when Ji Ningqiu stepped down from the stage, she held her chin high and glanced at Ji Mengshu with disdain. That woman had no talent or virtue, so how could she marry the emperor of the dynasty just based on her status?

Liu Huachao glanced at the eldest princess and Ji Ningqiu and felt more and more annoyed. The eldest princess had always ignored her because of her noble status. Now she was praising a young lady from an official family so much. It would be strange if there was nothing wrong.

When everyone heard the wonderful sounds of the first two, they felt that the piano skills of the last two were a little average. Pianist must have spirituality. If there is no spirituality, even if one learns from a master, one may not be able to understand the mystery.

Some people are born with extraordinary talent and a superb sense of the piano.

Liu Huachao voted for Qingying, and the eldest princess naturally supported Ji Ningqiu. The two of them held different opinions, and the position of the first place in piano art was still disputed.

"Your Majesty, who do you think plays better?"

"this..."

On one side was his elder sister, and on the other was his beloved concubine. Ning Huaixuan didn't want to offend anyone. After scanning the crowd, he locked onto the person's neither humble nor arrogant face, "Chao Chao, Sister Huang? Why don't you listen to the piano music of the fifth young lady of the Ji family again?"

Ji Mengshu?

The princess's red lips were rosy as she spoke, "Shu'er, you are here. I haven't heard your piano music for a long time."

It's really a case of forcing a duck to do something. It seems that I can't avoid playing the piano today.

Ji Mengshu stood up and said, "Then I will respectfully obey your command."