The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

The Emperor looked at the people below and said, "Feng Jingxin is the granddaughter of Prime Minister Feng. Would you like to be the first to perform?"

Feng Jingxin: "Yes, I am willing to be the first to perform."

After speaking, she glanced at Dongfang Jinlin. That glance was full of love, but unfortunately, the Prince Chen's gaze was not on her.

The Emperor said, "Good, as expected of the Prime Minister's granddaughter."

After she finished speaking, a palace maid carried a guzheng to Feng Jingxin's side.

Young Master A: "It really is a guzheng. I heard that Miss Feng's guzheng has been praised by Master Liang."

Young Master B: "Yes, I've heard about it too. We're in for a treat now."

Hearing everyone's comments, Feng Jingxin remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was overjoyed. She loved the feeling of being the center of attention and being fawned over.

Li Muxia also heard everyone's discussion. When Feng Jingxin stood up, she saw the provocation in her eyes. She wondered what kind of trouble Feng Jingxin was going to cause this time. Right now, she was thinking about how to avoid this performance segment so that she wouldn't appear in public. If she were to be noticed by a prince and be betrothed to him, she would really cry.

Just as Li Muxia was pondering, melodious zither music drifted from inside the hall, interrupting her thoughts.

It must be said that Feng Jingxin's guzheng skills are indeed quite good. Everyone present listened with great interest, and some even closed their eyes to feel the scene of high mountains and flowing water, with expressions of enjoyment on their faces. Even the emperor looked at Feng Jingxin with a gratified expression.

Feng Jingxin also saw everyone's expressions and felt very fortunate that her month of practice had not been in vain.

In her previous life, Li Muxia was forced by her grandfather to learn the arts of qin (a stringed instrument), chess, calligraphy, and painting. She learned quite a few ancient musical instruments, and of course, she could tell that Feng Jingxin's guzheng playing was quite good. If she were in modern times, she could be called a guzheng master.

Soon, the music ended, and enthusiastic applause rang out in the hall, along with many words of praise from the crowd.

Prime Minister Feng stroked his beard proudly, nodding and smiling at Feng Jingxin.

The Emperor was also delighted and said to Feng Jingxin, "You played well, reward me."

After thanking the Emperor for his kindness, Feng Jingxin returned to her seat. Before stepping down from the stage, she glanced at Prince Chen and noticed that he was also looking at her. Her heart immediately pounded like a deer, and her face instantly turned red.

With Feng Jingxin taking the lead, the remaining ladies, though feeling pressured, still actively and enthusiastically tried to get on stage to perform.

Li Muxia watched as one performer finished her performance and the next one went up. Judging from this, if Feng Jingxin didn't cause trouble, it probably wouldn't be her turn to perform today.

After a long time passed without Feng Jingxin making any moves, Li Muxia felt at ease and enjoyed everyone's performance. To be honest, it suddenly felt like a company annual meeting in her previous life.

Just as Li Muxia was eating and enjoying the performance on stage, Wei Shuyue next to her got up.

Li Muxia wasn't surprised, because Wei Shuyue had already changed her clothes and was sitting in her seat, so Li Muxia knew that she must also be performing.

Li Muxia stared wide-eyed at the dancers on the stage, and not only Li Muxia, but also many young masters and ladies present, and even the emperor on his high seat was captivated.

Wei Shuyue, dressed in a light green dress, accentuated her graceful figure. Her dance was ethereal and light as a swallow. Suddenly, she forcefully flicked her water sleeves upwards, and petals hidden within them, carrying a faint floral fragrance, fluttered down from the air. Wei Shuyue danced gracefully among the petals, like a beautiful fairy descended to earth, drawing gasps of amazement from those around her.

When the music and dance ended, everyone was still immersed in the exquisite performance. The hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Wei Shuyue glanced around at the people around her, finally fixing her gaze on Prince Rui. Unfortunately, all she saw was Prince Rui picking up his teacup and drinking tea, without looking at her.

The disappointment in her eyes flashed by, but Li Muxia still noticed it.

Li Muxia followed her gaze and saw Dongfang Jincheng. She instantly understood: this number one beauty, Wei Shuyue, was in love with that cold-faced prince. Sigh, what a beautiful woman, always looking for trouble. Of all people to like, she had to fall for a big, cold block.

The Emperor realized what was happening, stood up, clapped his hands in greeting, and saw Wei Shuyue's eyes. He immediately understood what she was thinking. He glanced at Dongfang Jincheng, realizing that his son had no feelings for her, and felt a pang of melancholy.

But he still said, "Minister Wei has raised a wonderful daughter. This dance can be said to be unprecedented and unparalleled, stunning everyone present. Please appreciate it."

Minister Wei hurriedly stepped forward to express his gratitude.

After Wei Shuyue's performance ended, the rest of the program became rather dull, and the Prince Xian yawned with boredom.

Li Muxia thought the banquet was over, but then Prince Xian, Dongfang Jinxuan, who had been yawning, suddenly spoke up for some reason: "Father, I heard that Li Muxia, the granddaughter of the Protector General, went to study with a reclusive master some time ago and returned a few days ago. Why don't we have her perform a show to celebrate the birthday of our grandmother?"

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia, who was drinking water, choked as expected.

She hadn't expected that Feng Jingxin wouldn't cause trouble and expose her, but this Prince Xian, whom she had never dealt with before, would make the first move. Had she offended this person at some point?

Dongfang Jincheng was clearly surprised that Dongfang Jinxuan would suddenly bring up the matter of Li Muxia performing. He turned to look at Dongfang Jinxuan and saw that the man was winking at him, as if to say, "Brother, I'm pretty good to you, I've helped you this much. After Li Muxia finishes her performance, you can ask Father Emperor for a marriage decree."

Seeing the anger in Dongfang Jincheng's eyes, Dongfang Jinxuan was confused. Had he done something wrong? Did his third brother no longer like Li Muxia?

Turning to look at Li Muxia again, I saw her suppressing a cough, looking utterly hopeless.

Upon hearing Dongfang Jinxuan's words, the Emperor seemed to have just remembered this person, and looked at the old general's position to search for the fat figure.

He began by asking, "General Li, didn't your eldest granddaughter come today?"

The old general then stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Mu Xia has arrived."

Then he turned to Li Muxia and said, "Muxia."

Li Muxia then stood up, bowed, and said, "This commoner, Li Muxia, greets Your Majesty."