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The prince? What was he doing here at this critical moment?

Jiang Nianwei continued to mingle among the musicians. She had to find out why Bailihe chose this time to come here.

Even Baili Zhao did not expect why his brother would suddenly break into Prince Yu's Mansion. He did not invite him at all.

Baili He came with a group of people, "Prince Yu, your palace is full of flowers and music. If I hadn't heard about it by chance, I wouldn't have known about such a beautiful thing. Why don't you invite me to enjoy such a magnificent scene?"

Baili Zhao bowed, "Brother, you are helping our father with all kinds of affairs, how dare I bother you? But since you are here with my sister-in-law, this elegant gathering will be even more glorious. Please take a seat quickly, so that we can enjoy the splendor of this palace together, and let me show my hospitality as a host."

Jiang Nianwei stood behind the crowd and only then realized that Meng Wanran was following the prince.

The once down-and-out Meng Wanran has changed his appearance, wears luxurious clothes, and enjoys the kneeling worship of his subjects.

Bailihe was not polite at all and took Meng Wanran to sit in the seat of honor.

With the arrival of the prince, the entire flower-viewing banquet became somewhat restrained. Although the guests tried their best to maintain their smiles, they were inevitably more cautious in their words and actions.

"Don't worry about me. Eat as you should, drink as you should, continue to dance, and play some more beautiful music for us to listen to."

Meng Wanran sat aside, listening to the musicians' performance, and could not help but look at them with contempt, "All of them are clichés, what's the point? You once said that the flower-viewing banquet was interesting, so I was happy to accompany you. I didn't expect that all I saw were clichés, which made me lose interest."

The prince consoled her, "Wan Ran, the palace cannot be compared with the grandeur of the Eastern Palace. This place is just for the sake of a lively atmosphere and to relax."

The two of them sang the same tune, and their words both showed contempt for Prince Yu's Mansion.

As soon as Baili He got the news that Baili Zhao was hosting a banquet for his ministers, he immediately rushed over in a pretentious manner.

He secretly planned in his heart that he would settle the account of bringing shame upon his mother last time, with both principal and interest.

Baili Zhao turned a deaf ear to their gossip. In his opinion, the two were nothing but clowns.

"Of course, this place cannot be compared with the East Palace. I am indifferent by nature and advocate frugality. I don't want to be burdened by extravagance, so I try to keep everything simple yet elegant."

These words reveal humility and self-restraint, but also inadvertently reveal that on one side is the extravagance of the Prince's Mansion, while on the other side is the simplicity of Prince Yu's Mansion.

Bailihe felt very uncomfortable after hearing this, but he had said it himself and had no way to refute it.

Seeing that the prince was unhappy, Meng Wanran quickly defended him: "The Eastern Palace is much more upscale than here. Is the prince going to use dancers and musicians like this to entertain us?"

In fact, the musicians and dancers that Baili Zhao invited today are all famous people in the capital. Meng Wanran's words make people think that he is shallow and does not understand music.

He smiled calmly, "The Empress's sister-in-law must have unique insights and profound attainments in music. I dare to ask the Empress's sister-in-law to teach me and play a piece of music for me. This will also allow us to appreciate the attainments of the music master."

"This concubine, this concubine..." She hesitated, as if she was thinking about something.

Meng Wanran traveled from the modern era, so she was unfamiliar with the complicated musical instruments of the ancient times. "Although I am not familiar with this, I have composed music myself. Why don't I present one to you?"

In her opinion, these ancient people were just country bumpkins.

There is often such a plot in novels, where a woman who travels back to ancient times sings a modern song and charms the ancients.

I guess now if she just sings a song randomly, it should have the same effect.

Baili He didn't know that Meng Wanran could sing, so he said with interest: "I didn't expect Wanran to have such a talent?"

Jiang Nianwei held back her smile. How could she not know how talented Meng Wanran was? It must be those modern songs.

Meng Wanran cleared his throat and began to sing, "When will the bright moon appear? I raise my cup to ask the sky, who knows where the palace is in the sky..."

Looking at the surprised or infatuated expressions on everyone's faces, Meng Wanran felt that the song she sang must have fascinated everyone.

Since she was the Crown Princess, all the guests echoed her, applauding loudly and praising her endlessly.

Jiang Nianwei almost laughed when she heard her tone-deaf voice.

Baili He's face was full of colorful expressions. Meng Wanran asked expectantly, "Your Highness, what do you think of my singing?"

The general idea of ​​this song can be heard, but it had already appeared in the capital some time ago.

As for this poem, it was written by a world-famous poet, and anyone who has read books is familiar with it.

And this song is really not commendable.

Baili He let out an awkward smile, "Yes, yes, it would be best to let these beautiful dancers dance to express our feelings, so as to live up to this beautiful scene."

At least it looks pleasing to the eye and not as unbearable as listening to Meng Wanran singing.

Meng Wanran naturally understood the meaning of Baili He's words, and couldn't help feeling dissatisfied.

"Your Highness Prince Yu, I have presented a piece of music. I wonder if there is anyone in this palace who can perform better and let me see his talent."

The musicians all looked cautious, with their heads lowered, not daring to make any rash moves.

They were well aware of their humble status. In the face of power, any dissatisfaction or challenge would be like an ant trying to shake a tree, let alone offending the high and mighty Crown Princess.

"Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess has extraordinary talent, just like the sound of nature. I and others can hardly compare to her, and we can only feel ashamed of ourselves." A musician whispered softly, his words full of humility and awe, and the others also echoed.

Upon hearing this, Meng Wanran couldn't help but curl up a smug smile, and secretly rejoiced in her heart, it seemed that what was written in the time-travel novels was indeed true.

Only Jiang Nianwei stood up holding the pipa, "Your Highness, Crown Princess, I dare to sing a song to add color to this auspicious occasion."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere around them seemed to freeze, and everyone's eyes were focused on her.

"Just you?"

She stood in the distance with a misty figure, her veil hanging down, hiding half of her beauty. Meng Wanran couldn't help but sneer at her, thinking she was just a lowly servant who didn't know her place, and his heart was filled with disdain and contempt.

Bailihe's eyes narrowed slightly, with a hint of amusement flashing in them.

He originally found it boring, but the sudden appearance of the female musician made him curious.

He wondered in his heart what ability this woman had to dare to speak so arrogantly here.

"allow!"

Baili Zhao noticed the meaning in his eyes and suddenly frowned.

The prince has always liked beautiful women, and he was afraid that Sanniang would catch his eye.

Jiang Nianwei slowly sat down holding the pipa and plucked the strings.

Meng Wanran didn't understand music and couldn't understand how well she played.

Jiang Nianwei suddenly placed the pipa behind her back, flipped her hands, and performed the legendary stunt "Rebounding Pipa".

"Such skills are truly amazing!" The admiration from all around came like a tide.

"Playing the pipa in reverse is truly an expert among experts."

Hearing the endless praises around him, Meng Wanran suddenly became angry.

She is just a musician, but she wants to surpass me. I can even kill her.

I saw Bailihe's eyes fixed on the musician, with an unprecedented brilliance in his eyes, "There are such wonderful people in the world."

Looking at his expression, she knew in her heart that this suave Crown Prince was probably secretly in love with this woman and was deeply attracted to her.

At first, Meng Wanran couldn't help feeling angry, but then she changed her mind and a hint of cunning flashed across her eyes.

As long as this woman enters the East Palace, everything will be under her control. She can naturally torture the other party as she pleases. It is better to go with the flow and let the prince take this woman in. Anyway, as humble as she is, she cannot shake her position as the crown princess at all.

Fu Siya, who was standing aside, didn't know the current situation yet, but when she saw the look in the Crown Princess's eyes, she was secretly worried about her best friend.

Meng Wanran chuckled, "There are indeed hidden talents in Prince Yu's mansion. There is actually such a person. I am very interested in this skill of 'rebounding pipa'. Your Majesty, I have an unwelcome request. Can you let this musician come to the East Palace to teach me how to play?"

When Bailihe heard her say this, he was immediately delighted.

What he liked most was this point about Wanran, that she was good at observing people's words and expressions and was very sensible. Knowing that he was interested in this woman, he tried to bring her into the palace and make everything seem like a natural outcome, so that he could get what he wanted naturally.

Who knew that Baili Zhao directly refused, "Crown Princess is very elegant, but this musician is not an ordinary musician. Can she not follow you into the East Palace?"

Meng Wanran thought to herself that Prince Yu's move seemed to be a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for her.

"You are just a little musician. When the time comes, I will exchange you for a jade tree. What do you think?"

Baili Zhao's eyes gradually became gloomy, and even the usual respect in his words faded away quietly, leaving only cold words, direct and decisive: "No."

Sanniang is his bottom line, no one can touch her.

Meng Wanran scolded, "You! This is too rude. How can you talk to me like that?"

Baili Zhao did not waver at all. A hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of his mouth. His words were as sharp as a knife, accurate and sharp: "Your Majesty may have misunderstood the beauty of music. It is not something that can be understood overnight, nor can it be achieved by human effort. If you are not familiar with this, even if you recruit all the musicians in the world to your side, it will be in vain and a waste of your efforts."

"What do you mean? Are you trying to imply that I know nothing about music?"

Baili Zhao's face was stern and his tone was distant, "Crown Princess, you are in my palace at this moment, so you should be more careful in your words and actions."

Bailihe saw that the two were about to quarrel and said:

"Ah Zhao, although there is no rift between you and me as brothers, you should be more respectful to the emperor's sister-in-law. This is just a musician, but Wan Ran's love for him on a whim. If you agree, we will all be happy. If you don't like Yu Shu, I am willing to give you ten musicians. Isn't this a more cost-effective 'transaction' of one for ten? Why not do it?"

Baili Zhao glanced at him calmly and said, "Let alone ten musicians, even if my brother wanted to exchange you, the Crown Princess, for them, I would not agree."

As soon as these words came out, Baili He's face instantly darkened: "You! Baili Zhao, how dare you be so rude and put the dignity of the emperor's sister-in-law in such a place? Such a joke is not something you can easily make!"

"Your Highness, does this minister look like I'm joking?"

He waved to Jiang Nianwei and asked her to come over.

Jiang Nianwei was puzzled. She had indeed wanted to use a strategy to get close to Meng Wanran and investigate the Eastern Palace, but since Baili Zhao refused, she did not force it and just stood steadily beside him.

"This girl is my humble servant's concubine. I'm afraid she can't follow the Crown Princess into the palace. She still needs to... serve me."

Baili He was greatly shocked. He had never thought that Baili Zhao, who had always been abstinent, actually had a concubine.

He didn't mind, but seeing the determination in Baili Zhao's eyes, he knew there was no room for maneuver in this matter.

"Wanran, this is the favorite of Prince Yu, you should not take it away from him. This banquet is very interesting, and it is getting late, so I will go back first."

Before leaving, he looked at Jiang Nianwei meaningfully.

Meng Wanran originally wanted to continue to fight for it, but she didn't expect Bailihe to leave? She could only follow him angrily and leave.

After the prince left, the guests politely bid farewell one by one until the hall returned to silence and only the two were left sitting opposite each other, with a subtle atmosphere.

Baili Zhao held her wrist and asked in a deep voice, "Do you want to enter the East Palace?"

"A Zhao, you misunderstood. I have no interest in the Crown Prince. Besides, even if I go to the East Palace, I will act carefully and will never let the Crown Prince get any advantage."

Baili Zhao then let go of her hand and said, "Of course I believe you, but the East Palace is full of undercurrents and is extremely dangerous. I really can't bear to see you risk everything alone."

"If Zhao doesn't let me go, then I won't go. There are always other ways to investigate it clearly."

Baili Zhao sighed softly. Now everyone knew that he had a confidante whom he valued very much, and he was even willing to contradict the prince in order to keep her.

Fortunately, Jiang Nianwei was wearing a veil, so others could not see her face clearly.

Baili Zhao consoled him, "You don't need to investigate the prince anymore. I will send someone to investigate. You should know that everything involving the royal family is extremely dangerous."

Jiang Nianwei knew that he was worried about her, so she agreed, "You're right, I should be cautious. Right now, the most urgent thing is to properly resolve Siya's issue."

Seeing Meng Wanran's extremely arrogant look just now, she really couldn't stand it and wanted to teach her a lesson.

If she were allowed into the Eastern Palace, Meng Wanran and Bailihe would be in trouble, and she would even have to clear out the Eastern Palace's treasures.

But on second thought, she had never been to the palace before, and this trip would be very dangerous.

It is better to find someone who is very familiar with the palace first and get a map of the palace. She looked at Baili Zhao and said, "A Zhao, there is something I want to ask of you."

……

When returning to the East Palace, Meng Wanran could not hide her anger. She frowned slightly and said to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with reluctance: "Your Highness, Prince Yu's behavior just now was extremely arrogant. It is really puzzling that you were able to remain calm and not move at all."

"If you can't be patient, you will ruin your big plan. Haven't you seen how many secret guards there are in Prince Yu's mansion?"

I went there today to find trouble with him, but I found something incredible. "I thought he was not interested in women, but now it seems that it was all an illusion. As long as a person has a weakness, there is a place to break it. Someone, please investigate for me, what is the identity of the woman next to Prince Yu?"