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The members of the Great Zhou were taken aback when Lin Qingyue, who had disappeared for a while, reappeared in the palace. Everyone knew that it was the Langya Prince who wanted to annihilate Lin Qingyue's entire family, yet no one dared to speak of it; instead, they focused their gazes on her.
Feeling the weight of their stares, Lin Qingyue could only suppress her anger and find a seat to sit down. She noticed the other dancers beginning their performances and felt the Langya Prince's gaze upon her, which filled her with indignation. If Jiang Han were still her fiancé, the Langya Prince would never have dared to threaten her family.
Jiang Han, this time, I must find an opportunity to rekindle our past relationship.
On the dragon throne, Su Qianxue watched this scene unfold and couldn't help but worry that Lin Qingyue might suddenly lash out at the Langya Prince. However, as the four dancers completed their assessments and Lin Qingyue remained quietly seated, she felt a sense of relief.
Within the palace, thirty-six dancers began their evaluations. The content of the assessment consisted of live performances of song and dance. Ling Xue and Piao Xue were arranged to perform last. The dancers who went before them all held significant status—either daughters of noble families or renowned figures in the capital. Their performances had already captivated the audience.
The court officials found these performances quite enjoyable but were even more eager to see Piao Xue and Ling Xue compete against each other. As the Minister of Rites overseeing the evaluations had already received instructions from the Langya Prince, it was determined that as long as Ling Xue did not completely overshadow the others with her strength, she would be declared first.
Out of the thirty-six dancers being assessed, eight would be selected. However, Jiang Han and Che Chengyun were betting on who would take first place.
As time passed and the earlier dancers finished their evaluations, it was almost time for Ling Xue to take the stage. In a corner, Yan Dong and Cen Ya accompanied Piao Xue as they awaited Jiang Han's arrival.
"It's already the thirty-third!" Yan Dong murmured. "Once this ends and the thirty-fourth finishes, it will be Ling Xue's turn."
"But Shopkeeper Jiang still hasn't shown any sign of coming," Cen Ya said anxiously. "Everyone else has prepared musicians for accompaniment; we have nothing!"
"Yes! Shopkeeper Jiang said he wouldn't need extra musicians; he would find some equipment to act as musicians!" But where are you now, Shopkeeper Jiang?
Piao Xue watched as the thirty-third dancer finished her performance with numerous musicians providing accompaniment, feeling increasingly anxious. The other dancers all had musicians for background music.
Moreover, the two of them might have been in contact for quite a while, making their collaboration even better.
As for me, I followed Jiang Han's orders and did not seek out musicians. Even if I tried to find some at the last minute, it would be difficult to achieve the desired effect. That would mean certain defeat.
Piao Xue thought to herself that if she lost, Jiang Han would have to produce so many resources, and it made her feel pained. At the same time, she worried even more about Langya Prince being able to use those resources to rebel.
"Shopkeeper Jiang, when will you arrive?"
"Shopkeeper Jiang, where have you gone?"
"Shopkeeper Jiang, you said you would come before the performance. Can you really make it?"
Yan Dong and Cen Ya murmured continuously, their faces filled with concern.
On the dragon throne, Su Qianxue noticed that the thirty-fourth dancer had begun her performance, and it was almost time for Ling Xue to take the stage. Yet she still hadn’t seen Jiang Han arrive, which made her even more anxious; her palms were sweaty.
Langya Prince exchanged glances with Jiu and couldn't help but chuckle quietly. As someone who had been invited early to watch the dancer selection, Jiu looked at this scene and muttered, "With this level of performance, they think they can compete with us?"
Would Jiang Han and the promised musicians really not show up by the time Piao Xue took the stage? If that were the case, Che Chengyun should have asked for more resources.
What a pity! Jiu felt that the resources he had proposed earlier were too few. Had he known it would turn out like this, he should have offered another treasure and encouraged Jiang Han to bring out more resources for the competition.
As the thirty-fourth dancer's performance concluded, the Minister of Rites and the left and right assistants announced that the thirty-fifth dancer would take the stage.
The thirty-fifth was Ling Xue, Langya Prince's adopted daughter. Dressed in a flowing white robe, she began to dance gracefully to the accompaniment of musicians while reciting poetry.
In an instant, she swayed like an ethereal spirit under the moonlight. Her exquisite features left a deep impression on many Wu Chaochen present.
Xia Guo Jiu couldn't help but comment, "She looks good, dances well, and her voice is exceptional."
On the dragon throne, Su Qianxue watched Ling Xue dance like a startled swan and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration; her performance was outstanding. Every movement exuded charm while maintaining an air of nobility that combined both grace and grandeur.
It was fitting for entertaining envoys from foreign lands; it not only preserved dignity but also dazzled everyone present. In terms of skill alone, she surpassed all thirty-four dancers before her.
Ling Xue danced elegantly in the center of the court, surrounded by four musicians playing the Gu Zheng and guqin as accompaniment. Two other musicians struck bronze bells to enhance the music further.
The scene left everyone, including Wu Chaochen, utterly speechless.
Several court officials murmured, "Pian Ruo Jing Hong, as graceful as Wan Long, truly a beauty beyond compare!"
It wasn't just her looks; the power of her dance was unparalleled. The music and her movements were perfectly in sync, a true masterpiece by the gods.
The astonished voices of the ministers echoed throughout the hall. Che Chengyun wore a smile, provocatively glancing towards Yan Dong's direction, and noticing Jiang Han's absence only made him happier.
At this critical moment, Jiang Han still hadn't arrived. It seemed that winning this battle with the Two Hundred Thousand Troops, twenty months of Compressed Biscuits, and ten thousand Eight-Sided Han Swords had been too easy for him.
Oh no, Ling Xue danced so beautifully; Piao Xue would surely fall short. Shopkeeper Jiang still hadn’t shown up! Yan Dong began to feel anxious; she often watched Piao Xue's performances and could sense the difference.
Piao Xue's dance was not on par with Ling Xue's. Moreover, Piao Xue lacked musical accompaniment. If it were an a cappella performance, she would undoubtedly lose to Ling Xue.
As the song and dance concluded, Man Chao Wu rose from their seats, each looking at Ling Xue with admiration. The Minister of Rites and the Deputy Minister of Rites, who had been prearranged for this moment, awarded Ling Xue the highest praise of the evening.
Once Ling Xue exited the stage, Che Chengyun couldn't help but stand up and call out to Yan Dong's side, "Now it's your turn! What’s wrong? Are your musicians not here? Are you left with only a cappella?"
As his words fell, all eyes turned to the Three Women. Yan Dong and Cen Ya felt an indescribable awkwardness. Piao Xue could only muster her courage to step forward, planning to sing without accompaniment.
Su Qianxue closed her eyes in despair but then heard a familiar voice—who said she had to perform a cappella?
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