Upon hearing this, the entire audience erupted in uproar! You must know that the "Green Jade" is a rare and famous zither in the world, not only priceless, but also something that countless literati and poets dream of.

It is truly baffling that His Highness the War King would lend such a precious treasure to an unknown county princess without any hesitation.

Before long, the legendary zither "Luqi" was placed in front of Chu Xingyao.

After carefully placing the zither in its proper place, Night Hawk lowered his voice and whispered encouragingly to Chu Xingyao:

"Your Highness, please do your best! I wish you great success!"

His sudden address made Chu Xingyao blush instantly.

Because she clearly remembered that in her past life, Night Hawk had also called her that...

Chu Xingyao took a deep breath, trying to calm her turbulent emotions, but inwardly she was thinking:

"Today I'm performing 'House of Flying Daggers' to add to the festivities. How will you respond?"

A subtle glint of cunning flashed in her eyes, as if she had already anticipated her opponent's flustered and helpless state.

Her playing skills are superb; her fingers dance nimbly across the guqin, like a general strategizing on the battlefield, every movement full of power and decisiveness.

The guqin's sound is mellow and powerful, and her performance brought out this solemn and austere atmosphere to its fullest extent.

Every note is like the cold wind on a battlefield, chilling to the bone.

Her performance was not merely a display of technique, but also an expression of emotion. It was as if she had once experienced that battlefield, because everything about it felt incredibly familiar to her.

She infused the music with the cruelty of war, the bravery of soldiers, and the weight of history.

As she played, the audience seemed to be transported back to that era of war and smoke, personally experiencing the tension and cruelty of the battlefield, as well as the soldiers' indomitable spirit and tragic heroism.

Her music is like a series of vivid paintings, making people feel as if they can see the galloping warhorses, the flashing of swords, and even feel the breath and heartbeat of the warriors.

As the piece reached its climax, her playing became increasingly intense, like a fierce battle reaching its climax, making the listener feel as if they were on that ancient battlefield filled with the smoke of gunpowder.

As the music ended, the lingering notes, like the smoke after a battle, lingered for a long time, leaving a lasting impression.

The audience was deeply moved by her performance, and they watched with bated breath.

As the music faded, she gracefully stood up and nodded slightly to the audience around her.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes, because she knew that her music had touched the hearts of everyone present.

Her gaze met Jun Jiuxiao's again, and she could feel the doting and admiration in his eyes, which warmed her heart.

Jun Jiuxiao stared at Chu Xingyao with burning passion in his eyes. He seemed to see himself and his soldiers fighting bravely on the battlefield in this song.

Sulja stood up and kept praising, "This music should only exist in heaven, how often can it be heard on earth? This first place belongs to the county princess!"

Before Sulja's praise had even faded, the other generals also stood up, their eyes filled with admiration.

They were all seasoned warriors who had experienced the battlefield, and many of them were Chu Huaizhong's subordinates. They could feel the glory and tragedy of warriors from Chu Xingyao's music.

“Princess, your musical skills not only made us feel the cruelty of the battlefield, but also reminded us of the heroic souls who sacrificed their lives for the country.”

An elderly military general remarked with deep emotion. His eyes, etched with the experience of countless battles, revealed a profound understanding of war and endless mourning for the fallen heroes.

"War is always cruel, but it is those brave soldiers who used their flesh and blood to protect this land for us."

Her voice carried a profound power that moved people deeply.

"I hope that my music can carry on their spirit and ensure that their sacrifices are not forgotten."

Her words were like a tragic elegy, inspiring awe.

The people present were deeply moved by her words. They nodded and their eyes glistened with tears, as if paying silent tribute to the fallen heroes.

Chu Huaizhong also stood up, looking smug, and said, "My darling is really great!"

His voice carried a hint of arrogance, as if he were showing off his pride to everyone.

The surrounding military officers showered Chu Huaizhong with flattery: "General Chu truly has a wonderful daughter."

Chu Huaizhong seemed to have forgotten the days when Chu Xingyao was called a good-for-nothing, and he responded smugly:

"Of course, my darling has been smart and clever since she was little."

His tone was full of pride, as if at this moment, his daughter was the most dazzling star in the world.

Seeing this, the emperor shook his head helplessly, thinking to himself, "That old fellow Chu Huaizhong is overjoyed."

He cleared his throat and said, "This music competition is undoubtedly the prize of Princess Dingyuan. Does anyone have any objections?"

His voice carried an unquestionable authority, as if everyone present should support his decision.

However, Ye Qin stood up, looking unconvinced: "Your Majesty, this is not fair. This good-for-nothing is using the famous zither, Green Jade, of Prince Zhan. No one else can compare to him."

Before she could finish speaking, she felt a chill rise from behind her.

Jun Jiuxiao's voice was cold and arrogant: "I have no use for this Green Jade. I will give it to Princess Dingyuan from today onwards."

Ye Qin couldn't help but shiver. She was secretly relieved, but dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction on her face.

Chu Xingyao smiled, her eyes crinkling, "Your Highness, isn't this too precious?"

Her voice carried a hint of coquettishness, as if she were playfully scolding Jun Jiuxiao for his generosity.

Jun Jiuxiao looked up at her, his voice carrying a hint of tenderness: "It's alright, just play a few tunes for me when you have time."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xingyao felt a warmth in her heart, but she still maintained that charming smile on her face: "Okay, then I will accept your offer."

She turned to look at Ye Qin, her voice tinged with a hint of challenge: "You mean if I gave you the Green Jade, you could play it better than me?"

When asked this question, Ye Qin stammered and didn't know how to answer.

Seeing this, Marquis Yongyi quickly stepped forward to defend his daughter: "My daughter is ignorant, I hope Your Majesty will forgive her. I will certainly discipline her properly when I get home."

He secretly rejoiced, but put on a stern face, feeling ashamed of his daughter's ignorance.

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