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Noticing the atmosphere wasn't right, Concubine Qi quickly smiled and said, "Thank you all for coming to the Second Princess' birthday banquet. The Emperor will be here soon, and if word gets out that there's discord among the sisters in the harem, he'll be furious."

When the concubines heard that the emperor was coming, they stopped talking, ordered the palace maids to deliver birthday gifts, and returned to their seats.

Even though Concubine He was sitting in her seat, her vicious gaze was still lingering on Concubine Hui.

Concubine Rong smiled slyly and whispered soothingly, "Sister, don't be angry. If the news of the discord among the concubines in the harem spreads and the people of the capital criticize you, it will not be worth the loss. It will be detrimental to the eldest prince."

"Ever since Concubine Hui gave birth to the fifth princess, the Emperor has only been to her palace a handful of times. What are you still worried about?"

After hearing what Concubine Rong said, Concubine He felt much better. She thought to herself that she was still raising the Fourth Prince, and with him around, Concubine Hui had the confidence, so she had to find a way to deal with the Fourth Prince.

Concubine Hui and Concubine Lin gave Shen Xue a reassuring look, and everyone took their seats. Shen Xue, who had a low status, sat at the very edge, like a transparent person. She wished no one would remember her.

Lin Xiya came slowly and sat beside her, whispering: "County Lady, I went to the Princess's Mansion many times but never saw you. I kept saying you were not there. You don't live in the suburban medical school, do you?"

Shen Xue smiled sweetly, "Miss Lin, I do live in the suburbs. The medical school has just started, and there are too many trivial matters. Running back and forth is too tiring. It is more convenient to live in the hospital."

"You should call me Xia. It sounds better to me."

"Calling names is somewhat disrespectful."

"We are so familiar with each other that we would feel unfamiliar if we didn't call each other's names."

"Okay, call me by my name."

"I heard there are quite a few people living in the medical school dormitory. Are you used to it?"

"The place where I grew up was much worse than this. Now I have enough food and drink and I feel so lucky."

"You're so easily satisfied."

"We grew up in different environments, so our perspectives are different. I just need a place to rest, I'm not particular about that. You've been raised in luxury, and now you're being forced to endure hardship, you're definitely not used to it."

"That's true."

"I told my mother how much I envied your medical skills, but she said I couldn't endure the hardship and didn't have the patience to look at boring herbs and medical books every day."

"Mrs. Lin is right. The first step in learning medicine is to learn about medicinal herbs and memorize prescriptions. There are over a thousand medicinal herbs and prescriptions, all of which need to be learned and memorized. I used to memorize prescriptions in my dreams."

Lin Xiya was shocked and said, "I definitely can't memorize so many prescriptions."

"A lady from a noble family doesn't need to learn these things. Just learn to play the piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting well. When you get married, your mother will prepare a dowry. Your dowry will be enough to last a lifetime."

"But we have to rely on men all our lives, while you have won the emperor's recognition with your own ability. We are all given by our family. If our family declines, we will not be able to survive. So I envy your ability and independence. It is so admirable."

"My status as an orphan is not something you should envy. Living in the present is the most important thing."

“Yes, live in the present.”

The two of them whispered to each other, smiling sweetly from time to time.

Ever since Shen Xue followed the two ladies to the banquet hall, many girls were envious and jealous of Shen Xue's good relationship with the two ladies.

Chu Jun and Xie Yongheng's eyes followed Shen Xue's figure, and they were fascinated by her sweet smile.

Shen Xue seemed to sense something and looked up diagonally opposite. Chu Jun and Xie Yongheng were staring at her. She quickly turned her head to communicate with Lin Xiya.

Concubine Qi watched the whole scene and was secretly angry in her heart. The son-in-law she valued actually liked Shen Xue. She was just a small county lady. How could she be compared with her daughter?

A plan slowly formed in his mind, and he smiled sinisterly.

At this time, the prince, wearing a dragon robe, slowly came over, and the eunuch shouted: "The emperor has arrived!"

Everyone knelt down.

The emperor strode to the main seat and said softly, "Everyone, please excuse your formalities. Today is the Second Princess' birthday. As the elder, I am attending her birthday banquet. Please don't be restrained."

Even though the emperor spoke in a much softer tone, his majesty and aura made it impossible for anyone to disrespect his face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone returned to their seats.

The Second Princess excitedly came before the Emperor and bowed slightly, "Thank you, Father, for attending your son's birthday banquet."

The emperor gently helped the second princess up, "Ning'er, you are one year older and more graceful."

"The worried father, Emperor Miao Zan."

Then he glanced at everyone and his gaze lingered on Shen Xue for a moment.

The banquet officially began, the atmosphere was very lively, girls came in one after another, dancing lightly, and musicians played beautiful music.

Everyone who came to the banquet was smart. They all knew tacitly that Concubine Qi was choosing a husband for the second princess, but no one said it out loud.

But Chu Jun and Xie Yongheng's mind was not on the banquet at all. They glanced at Shen Xue's position from time to time. They didn't want to be the second princess's husband. Marrying the emperor's daughter was like marrying an ancestor to be worshipped. The whole family had to pamper and coax her.

They didn't want to live such a miserable life as being summoned to the palace and scolded by Concubine Qi if they were unhappy.

The second princess sat there quietly, her eyes occasionally sweeping over the young men present, her heart full of anticipation.

She would be sixteen after the New Year. If she did not choose her own husband and waited for her father to grant her marriage, she would be powerless to change the situation even if she did not like him much.

She might be forced to marry into another country like her elder sister, and never be able to return to her country. She didn't want to marry far away, so she had to choose a husband from among these people.

The banquet was in full swing.

Concubine Qi looked at the emperor and said gently, "Your Majesty, why don't you let the young ladies and gentlemen perform a show to entertain everyone?"

"Very good."

After hearing this, Shen Xue secretly prayed that she would not be asked to perform. Apart from medical skills and martial arts, she knew nothing else. If she did, she would make a fool of herself.

At this time, a young man stood up and said he wanted to write a poem to liven up the atmosphere.

This man was called Su Jin, and he was handsome and talented. His father was a civil servant in the Ministry of Personnel and was not valued by the emperor at all. Concubine Qi was reluctant to let her only daughter marry such a man, and she was sure that he would not be favored by the emperor in the future.

After Su Jin finished writing the poem, she respectfully bowed to the emperor and the other concubines, then looked at the Second Princess. A glint of admiration flashed in the Second Princess's eyes; after all, the poem was truly brilliant.

The emperor praised loudly: "Young Master Su is young and promising, and his poetry is excellent. Su Jinglin is proud to have a son like you."

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."

When everyone heard the emperor praising Su Jin, they applauded.

The girls performed one after another, and the men either looked elsewhere or at other girls. Only Su Jin looked at the second princess.

Concubine Qi clenched the handkerchief in her hand. Only Su Jin was interested in the position of the son-in-law. Her daughter was the princess of Da Qi, but she was not as good as the daughter of an official family, which made her extremely angry.

The emperor had a faint smile on his face, and seemed very satisfied with the performance.

Concubine Qi did not dare to show her dissatisfaction in front of the emperor. She could only suppress her anger and force a smile.

After the young lady's performance, Concubine Qi saw that no one else was going to perform. She glanced at Shen Xue and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, Princess Mu's poems became a legend back then, and the storytelling in the capital is still popular today. Princess Ya'an is her younger sister, so she must have unique skills and be very talented. Why don't you let Princess Ya'an perform for everyone? What do you think?"

When Concubine Qi mentioned Princess Mu, the emperor's expression suddenly turned gloomy, but then returned to normal in an instant.

Everyone looked at the emperor. In their eyes, Shen Xue came from the countryside and was definitely useless except for her medical skills. She would only make a fool of herself if she went on stage.

When Shen Xue heard what Concubine Qi said, she was stunned. Even though she was in such a remote place, Concubine Qi didn't forget her. What she feared was really coming true.

The emperor was silent for a moment and said, "Well, Princess Ya'an will show you something!"

Shen Xue had no choice but to stand up and bow down: "Your Majesty, I am ignorant and have no other talents. I have only learned some martial arts since childhood. If I show my ugliness here, I am afraid that I will disturb your majesty. Please forgive me."

The emperor was intrigued when he heard this: "Princess Ya'an, why don't you perform a sword dance?"

Shen Xue stepped into the center, longsword in hand. Her movements were nimble, the sword dancing like a serpent. Initially, her movements were gentle, like willow branches swaying in a spring breeze; then, in an instant, the speed of her sword increased, its shadows thickening like a sharp autumn wind. Everyone was captivated, and those who had been expecting a laugh shifted to awe.

Chu Jun and Xie Yongheng were even more fascinated, their eyes full of admiration. Concubine Qi was so angry that her face turned blue. She had intended to embarrass Shen Xue, but instead she stole the show.

After the dance, Shen Xue put away her sword and saluted.

The Emperor was the first to applaud, a smile of appreciation on his face. "The sword of the Ya'an County Princess is graceful and graceful, yet strong within softness. Not only is she a skilled swordsman, but her medical skills are also exceptional. I admire her greatly."

Everyone echoed and applauded loudly.

Shen Xue bowed slightly, a confident smile on her face, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. I am humbled to present my humble opinion."

At this moment, Shen Xue completely came into everyone's sight.

Concubine He whispered to Concubine Rong, "The Princess of Ya'an stole the show at the Second Princess' birthday banquet, and Concubine Qi was so angry that her face turned green. She will definitely become a thorn in Concubine Qi's side from now on."

"Sister, let's sit back and watch the show later."

"Sister, there's no drama to watch. The Princess of Ya'an doesn't have the ability and scheming of her elder sister. She's not even worthy of Concubine Qi's calculations."

"Sister, that's not necessarily true."

"How to say?"

"The Princess of Ya'an may look easy to bully, but deep down she has a fierce determination not to admit defeat. She used to have Princess Mu's protection, but now she's left without one. If provoked, she'll definitely reveal her true colors."

"Sister, you are absolutely right."

The other concubines looked at Concubine Qi as if they were enjoying a show, and the young ladies and gentlemen from other official families pretended to communicate with others.

Concubine Qi was so angry that her teeth were almost broken, but she still maintained a smile on her face.

The second princess looked at Shen Xue with anger and jealousy in her eyes, but with a smile on her face.

Shen Xue smiled slightly. She knew that from now on it would be difficult for her to keep a low profile in the palace.