The concubine pretends to be obedient, the sinister prince's favorite

Although only royal family members and first-rank ministers could attend the palace banquet, it did not prevent many princes and princesses from taking advantage of this day to please the emperor.

In previous years, when the eldest princess Li Xiyuan was not recuperating in the princess's mansion due to illness, she would also go on stage to perform music.

But as her health grew weaker, she rarely even left the princess's residence, let alone came to the palace to attend noisy banquets.

Besides her, there is also the Second Prince who loves to travel. If he can make it, he might even participate in the palace banquet and perform some shows, but most of the time you can't see him at all.

Many times the queen was also worried about her two children. Her daughter was in poor health and had been bedridden for many years without any improvement.

It would be fine if her son was not interested in the throne and the regime, but he also liked to travel and enjoy the scenery. As his mother, she only saw him a few times a year.

So the only ones who can perform on stage this year are Li Qianxue, oh, and Ji Qingwan who unexpectedly appeared on stage just now.

"This year, my daughter choreographed a dance for the Emperor. I'm sorry to show you how ugly it is."

"Haha, as long as you have the intention."

Li Qianxue changed into her dance costume with full confidence. The light pink dress with water sleeves looked particularly graceful and elegant when she danced.

She had worked very hard for tonight. Even if that sickly Li Xiyuan wasn't there to compete with her for the limelight, she wanted to let her father know that she was his most capable daughter!

Just as Li Qianxue was immersed in everyone's praise, the girl's rapidly spinning body suddenly tilted, and then she fell to the ground with a scream.

"what!"

Seeing this, the musicians also stopped playing. For a moment, the hall was silent, with only Li Qianxue's sobbing and cries of pain.

The emperor frowned, but he did not blame anyone even though the performance failed. After all, she was his daughter, and worry was the first thing that came to his mind.

"Xue'er, are you okay? Call the doctor!"

While Concubine Rou was blaming others in her heart, she quickly asked the maid to run to the Imperial Hospital.

One by one, two by two, they both make her worry!

Li Qianxue wasn't actually in much pain. She was reluctant to stand up because she felt embarrassed, so she might as well pretend to be seriously injured...

Jiang Li watched Li Qianxue's eyes wandering around with interest. After knowing that she was pretending, she couldn't help but complain in her heart.

For a veteran in the entertainment industry like her, this kind of acting is still too immature.

As she thought about it, the girl couldn't help but chuckle.

The sound was not loud, but it fell completely into Li Qianxue's ears.

The girl's face flushed immediately, and she thought Jiang Li was blatantly laughing at her.

After her chest heaved for a moment, Li Qianxue did not speak rashly.

Instead, he recalled the rumors in the capital that Jiang Li was a useless needlework girl, not proficient in any of the arts, such as music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was often laughed at for being stupid by the rich girls of the same age.

An idea suddenly came to my mind: when another joke appears, will no one remember their mistake?

After the imperial physician finished the examination, Li Qianxue limped back to her seat.

"Your Majesty, the Fifth Princess' ankle is fine. She just needs more rest."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Rou breathed a sigh of relief, and the emperor also relaxed his expression.

"Well, back off."

"Yes."

Li Qianxue and Concubine Rou cast the same vicious gaze on Jiang Li, and the latter was stunned. Did she offend her again?

"Father, I'm not talented. I messed up the dance I choreographed for you, ruining your mood... But... I've heard that the Third Princess is a talented singer and dancer. If she's willing to perform, it will surely make up for the disappointment my mistake has caused the ministers!"

Jiang Li's eyes widened when she was inexplicably called out. What did her performance error have to do with her?!

Before the girl could say anything, Li Jinyuan, who was sitting next to her, narrowed his eyes in displeasure, his pupils cold.

"Do you think my princess is an actress who can perform at will?"

Perhaps it was because the man's voice was too cold that Li Qianxue felt a little chilly.

However, Concubine Rou had seen big scenes before, and she was not like Li Qianxue who was frightened and at a loss for what to do after hearing just one sentence.

"Jin Yuan, don't be so serious. Xue'er only means well. If Jiang Li's performance can please the emperor, then there will be only benefits and no harm."

Concubine Rou spoke lightly, blaming Li Jinyuan for making a big deal out of nothing.

Seeing the man's increasingly cold face, the emperor looked at Concubine Rou with a hint of blame in his eyes.

"Third Princess, just respect your own wishes."

Upon hearing the emperor's words, Concubine Rou restrained her annoyed expression.

"Thank you for your consideration, Father. However, I think the Fifth Princess is right. It is my blessing to be able to win everyone's admiration at the palace banquet."

Jiang Li spoke in a steady tone and looked calm and composed, without any sign of panic.

Looking at the girl's beautiful profile, Li Jinyuan was a little surprised.

Does she know what she is saying...?

Afraid that she would make some extreme decision out of anger, a warm and powerful palm suddenly covered the back of Jiang Li's hand.

The scorching heat penetrated her skin. She lowered her eyes to look at the two hands folded together ambiguously, and the heat instantly burned her face.

The moist almond-shaped eyes met Li Jinyuan's. The man paused obviously, and then his gaze became a little vague.

"Don't worry, I'm measured."

Jiang Li leaned close to the man's shoulder, and her deliberately lowered voice carried an unignorable warmth. Unconsciously, the white earlobe was stained with a blush.

After she finished speaking, the girl gave Li Jinyuan a reassuring look. She looked so lively and very different from the Jiang Li he had seen before...

Li Jinyuan wasn't the only one worried. Father Jiang was also sweating. How could he not know what his own daughter was like?! She hadn't even passed the school classes, let alone the music, chess, calligraphy, or painting...

I watched the girl walk step by step towards the center of the hall, and even directed the musicians to bring a guqin for her.

Li Junlin raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes full of amusement and confusion.

How could a useless person learn to play the piano overnight?

As Jiang Li sat down, everyone's appetite was whetted.

"Huh, pretending to be a ghost."

Li Qianxue rolled her eyes in disdain. At this moment, she thought that Jiang Li was just trying to be brave. When she actually played the piano, her true colors would be revealed.

But what she didn't know was who would be the one to be slapped in the face in the end...

"Third Princess, are you going to play a tune?"

The queen looked at the girl, a kind smile on her gentle face.

In contrast to Concubine Rou's acrimony, Jiang Li immediately developed a favorable impression of this queen whom she had never met before.

"Reporting to the Queen, it is singing and playing."

"Play and sing?" The queen was a little confused, but after thinking about it, she had an idea.

"Are you playing and singing at the same time?"

"That's right!"