After the marriage, the abstinent prince turned me on

The queen frowned slightly, seeming a little dissatisfied with Jiang Yulian's casual remarks.

The Queen Mother smiled brightly and said, "As expected of General Jiang's daughter, you are so heroic and valiant. I like your demeanor. I wonder what Miss Jiang wants to perform?"

Jiang Yulian clasped her fists and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to dance with a sword."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

Shang Qiushui covered her face with her hands and chuckled softly, her tone tinged with sarcasm: "Miss Jiang, this is a concubine selection, not a martial arts competition. Sword dancing? Where did the sword come from?"

Jiang Yulian didn't take it seriously and said loudly, "Who says sword dancing requires a sword?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she tapped her toes and jumped up as lightly as a swallow. After a few jumps, she arrived in front of a peach tree.

She reached out and picked a branch full of peach blossoms, then returned to the center of the field.

As a burst of rapid drum beats sounded, Jiang Yulian began to dance with the branch in her hand.

She has a strong figure and sharp movements, and every move she makes is full of power and beauty.

Peach petals all over the sky fluttered down as she moved, adding a touch of heroic beauty to her.

Everyone present was stunned. Even the usually solemn queen couldn't help showing an expression of admiration.

After the sword dance, the branch in Jiang Yulian's hand stopped steadily in front of Shang Qiu Shui, completely stealing her previous limelight.

Xie Mishuang clearly saw the anger in Shang Qiu Shui's eyes, and immediately understood.

Jiang Yulian put away the branches, walked to Xie Mishuang's side, and smiled happily, but she didn't know that the disaster was about to come.

Xie Mishuang thought of what to say and said, "Sister Yulian, tell your father when you get back to me to beware of villains and be careful in everything."

Jiang Yulian was a little confused, but she had already put away her smile: "Are you saying that someone wants to harm my family?"

Xie Mishuang made a silent gesture and said, "I'll tell you later."

Jiang Yulian thought about her words and felt more and more that something was wrong, but she also planted the seed of vigilance in her heart.

"Next, Xie Mishuang, daughter of the fourth-rank official minister."

Hearing her name, Xie Mishuang slowly stood up, straightened her dress, and walked to the center of the field with light steps.

She bowed slightly, her voice clear and pleasant: "Your humble servant Xie Mishuang pays homage to Her Majesty the Empress Dowager and Her Majesty the Queen."

Xie Mishuang's long black hair was tied into a simple bun, fixed with only a white jade hairpin. Her face was not made up, but her beauty could not be concealed.

Her every move and every word were in accordance with the unique etiquette of the royal family. The queen and the queen mother looked at Xie Mishuang in front of them, and their eyes lit up.

The Queen Mother kindly asked, "Xie's girl, what talent do you want to perform?"

Xie Mishuang smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to perform my piano and chess skills."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

Among the four arts of calligraphy, chess, painting and music, chess is the most difficult.

Most women in the boudoir only learn to play the piano, calligraphy, and painting. It is enough for them to understand chess, but they do not need to be proficient in it.

Because chess can best demonstrate a woman's talent and strategy.

Therefore, most women would not choose to perform chess at the concubine selection banquet.

The Queen was also a little surprised and asked, "Oh? You also know chess?"

Xie Mishuang nodded and said modestly, "Your Majesty, I know a thing or two."

The Queen nodded and said, "Okay, then please ask Miss Xie to play a song for us first."

Soon, a palace servant brought in a guqin.

Xie Mishuang walked slowly to the guqin and sat down, gently plucking the strings with her slender jade fingers.

Shang Qiu Shui's face suddenly turned ugly when he listened to the music played by Xie Mishuang.

This song is the one she just played!

However, Xie Mishuang's playing was smoother and more natural than hers, and more pleasant to the ear!

A hint of resentment flashed in Shang Qiu Shui's eyes. Xie Mishuang, how dare you steal my limelight? I will never let you go!

Xie Mishuang looked at Shang Qiu Shui and felt that his scattered hatred value should be about the same.

When the song ended, Xie Mishuang stood up and bowed to the Queen and the Queen Mother.

The Queen smiled and praised, "Not bad, not bad, Miss Xie's piano skills are indeed superb."

Xie Mishuang said modestly, "Your Majesty, your compliments are too kind."

The Queen nodded and said, "Since Miss Xie is also good at chess, please show her how to play."

Xie Mishuang smiled slightly and said, "Yes, Queen."

The palace maids quickly set up the chessboard.

Xie Mishuang walked to the chessboard and sat down. She glanced at everyone present, but found that no one was willing to play chess with her.

At this moment, a pleasant yet cold voice suddenly rang out: "I will play the next round with Miss Xie."

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man in a black brocade robe slowly walking towards them.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince?!" Everyone was shocked and looked at the newcomer in disbelief.

Even the Queen and the Queen Mother showed surprise.

How could His Royal Highness the Crown Prince appear at the concubine selection banquet?

Moreover, he had to play chess with Xie Mi in person?

Amidst everyone's shocked gazes, Ouyang Jing had already walked in front of the Queen and the Queen Mother, bowing slightly: "Your son greets the Queen Mother and the Empress Dowager."

"Why is the prince here?" asked the empress dowager with a smile.

The prince smiled gently and said, "After all, today is the day to choose a concubine for your son, so it is only natural for you to come and take a look."

The prince turned around and walked to the opposite side of Xie Mishuang, sat down, and naturally cast his eyes on Xie Mishuang. There was obviously a hint of warmth on his lonely and cold face.

Xie Mishuang felt that he must be dazzled, so he forced himself to calm down and focus on the chessboard.

"Thank you, Miss," the prince said gently.

Xie Mishuang nodded, picked up a black piece and placed it on the chessboard.

Everyone held their breath and watched the situation on the chessboard.

The prince's chess skills are well-known throughout the entire dynasty. He has been gifted since childhood and is proficient in strategy. He is a rare genius. At the age of seven, he defeated Master Wuying, who is considered the best chess player. Playing against him is simply seeking death, and he is likely to lose miserably.

The Queen Mother and the Empress each had their own ideas. The Queen Mother was a person who valued status. It was rare for Xie Mishuang, who was only a fourth-rank official, to be a concubine, but judging from the Prince's behavior, he seemed to have a special affection for this girl.

Royal men are most afraid of being obsessed with women, so the girl from the Xie family is still not allowed to enter the mansion.

The Queen was very satisfied with Xie Mishuang. She believed that her talent and appearance were the best match for her son.

Shang Qiushui sat aside, watching the prince and Xie Mishuang play chess, his eyes full of jealousy.

Why? Why did Xie Mishuang win the favor of the prince one after another?

She is not reconciled!

Time passed minute by minute, but the situation on the chessboard did not turn to the prince as everyone expected.

Instead, the two of them fought back and forth, and it was difficult to separate them.

"Oh my god, Miss Xie's chess skills are so amazing!"

A young lady from a noble family who knew a little about chess couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, and even the queen and the queen mother showed surprise.