The general's eldest daughter has a spatial ability

Nangong Li and Li Liuyun's voices were not loud, so no one present heard them.

With everyone listening intently to the woman's music with their eyes closed, no one heard the conversation between Nangong Li and Li Liuyun.

The woman playing the piano on stage was already jealous of Nangong Li and Li Liuyun's outstanding looks, and even Momo had given them special permission to wear her clothes to participate in the selection!

Therefore, she was very satisfied with the reactions of everyone present, and couldn't help but look up at Nangong Li and Li Liuyun, trying to see something from their faces!

Unexpectedly, she heard the two men say that she had played a wrong note on the piano, which made her furious, and she finished the piece together.

The woman stood up, and the officials present applauded in praise.

"As expected of a young lady from the Duke's mansion, her musical skills are truly remarkable!"

"It seems that Miss Bai has truly inherited the skills of Consort Bai. Back then, Consort Bai was a master of the zither, which is why she won His Majesty's heart."

"The lingering sound is so beautiful, it lasts for three days! It seems the girl who will be chosen to play the piano next is going to be embarrassed."

Miss Bai on the stage gave a slight bow and said with a smile, "I'm sorry for making a fool of myself, but during my recent performance, two ladies called me 'Miss' and I played a wrong note. I'm sure these two ladies are very skilled at playing the piano. I would be grateful if they would be so kind as to teach me!"

Everyone present was taken aback by Miss Bai's words.

"Did Miss Bai play a wrong note just now? I didn't hear it."

"Yeah, I didn't recognize it either!"

People began to ask, "Miss Bai, which two are you referring to?"

Everyone saw Bai Yunxia reach out and point in the direction of Nangong Li and Li Liuyun: "These are the two young ladies."

When the crowd realized that Bai Yunxia was referring to Nangong Li and Li Liuyun, they began to whisper among themselves again.

"I heard that these two are Prime Minister Lin's adopted daughters, and they were sent to the palace early this morning!"

"These two are the perfect candidates for the Flower Goddess in terms of appearance, but I wonder about their talents?"

“Miss Bai from the Duke’s mansion has been personally instructed in zither playing by the Imperial Concubine since childhood. How could she be wrong?”

"Could it be that these two are jealous of Miss Bai's musical skills and are deliberately slandering her? No one else present could hear it, but only these two could?"

“None of us could tell, but they could. What does that mean? It means their musical skills are far superior to Miss Bai’s!”

"Impossible, it's impossible. Judging from their age, even if they've been studying since childhood, they couldn't possibly surpass Miss Bai. I heard that Prime Minister Bai found them on short notice. They were born in the countryside, so how could they have such superb musical skills?"

Hearing the chattering around him and the arrogant demeanor of the woman on the stage, Nangong Li couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

"If you can't tell, it's because your hearing is poor. And who says that someone born in the countryside can't have superb musical skills? Besides long hours and practice, musical skills also require a good teacher and excellent talent!"

It's not that whoever studies the longest plays the piano better! Don't you gentlemen understand such a simple truth?

Li Liuyun couldn't help but give Nangong Li a thumbs up: "Well said."

Nangong Li looked at Li Liuyun with a doting smile: "Since she wants to ask the two of us for guidance, should you go or should I go?"

To everyone's surprise, Nangong Li and Li Liuyun actually decided to accept the challenge.

Bai Yunxia sneered at Nangong Li's words: "You're utterly ignorant of your own limitations. I've studied the zither since childhood, receiving guidance from renowned masters. Do you think I'm inferior to you two country bumpkins?"

After hearing Bai Yunxia's words, Li Liuyun looked at Nangong Li and said, "With her meager affection, there's no need for you to take action, sister! You can handle it all by yourself."

Nangong Li said in a low voice, "Is it really possible? I haven't heard your music yet."

Li Liuyun chuckled and whispered, "Are you not confident in your own musical skills? Have you forgotten my special ability? My musical skills are exactly the same as yours! This is the first time I've played the piano in front of so many people."

Nangong Li then remembered that Li Liuyun's space had a quick copy function, so he nodded and said, "Go, let them see what it means to have a lingering sound that lasts for three days."

So Li Liuyun stepped forward and said, "Since Miss Bai is so sincere in asking for your guidance, my sister and I will certainly not be stingy with our instruction. However, my sister never gives pointers to others easily, so I will teach you that little problem of yours! But this instruction will not be free!"

Bai Yunxia was so angry she laughed. She took off a jade bracelet from her wrist and said, "If you can convince me today, I will give you this priceless jade bracelet. But if you talk nonsense today, then you and your sister should withdraw from the competition for the Flower Goddess."

Li Liuyun was secretly pleased: So that's why she was afraid that she and Nangong Li would be chosen as the Flower Goddess!

Li Liuyun looked at Nangong Li and asked, "What do you think, sister?"

Before Nangong Li could answer, Lin Chenglian hurriedly stepped forward: "Miss Bai and her companion have just arrived in the capital and may be somewhat ignorant of their place. Please forgive them, Miss Bai! Fangfei and Fanghua, Miss Bai's musical skills are among the best in the Southern Capital. You must not speak carelessly! Quickly apologize to Miss Bai."

Before Nangong Li and Li Liuyun could answer, Chu Lingtian coldly said, "Prime Minister Lin, are you trying to force us to do something we don't want to do? Miss Bai asked the two sisters to give her some pointers, and they have already agreed. This is a matter between them. As the prime minister of a country, why should Prime Minister Lin get involved in this women's squabble? It is truly unbecoming!"

Upon hearing Chu Lingtian's words, Prime Minister Lin could only say, "It was this old minister's rudeness!"

"Since you know it's impolite, why don't you step down! Someone! Convey my decree to invite the great qin player Liu Xiangxiang and the headmaster of Bailu Academy, Mo Fanchen, to the palace. Tell them that I have invited them to be the judges for their competition."

Upon hearing that these two were renowned musicians from the Southern Frontier, everyone present was astonished. The fact that His Majesty had invited them to judge the competition showed how much importance he placed on it. However, they wondered which side His Majesty was on.

Upon hearing that His Majesty had invited these two people, Bai Yunxia's eyes lit up: It seems His Majesty still cares for his aunt. Her zither skills were taught by Lan Yu, Liu Xiangxiang's eldest disciple. Liu Xiangxiang can be considered her grandmaster. Her grandmaster will definitely help her!

After waiting for about the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, Liu Xiangxiang and Mo Fanchen arrived as promised.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

"I wish you both a happy new life, Master Liu and Headmaster Mo. Please be seated. I presume you are already aware of my decree."

Liu Xiangxiang and Mo Shanzhang both nodded.

"I have invited two masters of the zither to judge this competition. Do any of you ministers have any objections?"

"Your Majesty is wise, and we have no objection whatsoever."

"Since everyone agrees, let's begin. Which of you would like to start?" Chu Lingtian said, looking at Li Liuyun and Bai Yunxia.

Bai Yunxia suddenly spoke up: "Since this young lady just pointed out that I played a note wrong in the piece I played, her musical skills must be far superior to Yunxia's. Why don't you play a piece for her first?"