kingnovel Chapter 155 Talent Competition
Chapter 155 Talent Competition
Lin Yinnan took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the burning hatred in her heart.
Then, she walked lightly to Wu Qingyue, bowed slightly, and said, "Auntie, I heard that the Empress is hosting a unique flower-viewing banquet this time, requiring all the participating women to carefully prepare a talent. I wonder what she has prepared?"
Wu Qingyue shook her head slightly when she heard this and replied calmly, "I haven't prepared anything."
Hearing this answer, Lin Yinnan couldn't help but feel a little surprised. How could the imperial aunt be completely unaware of such an important matter as preparing talents?
how can that be!
Then, she rolled her eyes, a barely perceptible sneer curled up at the corner of her mouth, and said with a hint of provocation, "Could it be that the Imperial Aunt is worried about being at a disadvantage and losing the limelight in the talent competition, so she is deliberately pretending to be ignorant of this matter and not making any preparations?"
Faced with such obvious provocation from Lin Yinnan, Wu Qingyue just chuckled indifferently, then raised her head and looked straight at the other party, her eyes revealing an indescribable confidence and arrogance.
She said in a slightly sarcastic tone, "Do you think I still need to show up in public and compete with others for attention?"
As soon as these words came out, it seemed as if the entire air froze in an instant.
Although Wu Qingyue spoke in an extremely arrogant and presumptuous manner, one had to admit that with her identity and status, she did have enough reason to be proud.
Lin Yinnan clenched her teeth tightly, her heart burning with anger.
However, on the surface, she still pretended to be submissive and humble, and said with a smile: "Alas, it seems that I am too narrow-minded. I judge others with my own mean heart. I hope that you, the Royal Aunt, will be magnanimous and not hold it against me."
Having said that, she secretly swore in her heart!
One day, she will make this arrogant woman feel what it feels like to be stepped on by someone!
Wu Qingyue raised her eyes slightly and glanced at Lin Yinnan with a half-smile, "Girl, it's not a good thing to be too thoughtful."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Lin Yinnan looked at Wu Qingyue's departing back, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
Soon night falls.
Lin Yinnan originally thought that Wu Qingyue would not attend the flower viewing banquet because she did not prepare any talents, but she unexpectedly attended in all her attire!
Wu Qingyue's appearance caused quite a stir——
Lin Yinnan looked at the gorgeously dressed, beautiful woman, and the jealousy in her heart almost flooded her like a tide...
"Aunt Huang, this way——"
She shouted deliberately loudly.
Unexpectedly, when the other party saw her, he actually walked towards her.
Lin Yinnan: “…”
She was just pretending. They had a quarrel in the afternoon and parted ways unpleasantly. She thought he would ignore her, but she didn't expect him to play by his own rules!
Wu Qingyue walked closer and saw her appearance. A faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Why, you asked me to come over, but you look so surprised?"
Lin Yinnan laughed dryly. "Auntie, you are truly dazzling tonight. I was stunned for a moment."
"Really? With your little thoughts, do you think I can't see it?"
Lin Yinnan's face turned pale and blue, and she was about to refute when she heard Wu Qingyue say, "I haven't prepared any talents, but I'm curious, what talents has my niece prepared?"
Lin Yinnan was secretly delighted when she heard this. She pretended to be modest and said, "My niece-in-law is only slightly proficient in the zither, so I'd like to perform a piece for you today."
"That's great, I'm in for a treat tonight."
Next, the two of them exchanged some "sarcastic" remarks before Zhou Yurou finally arrived!
She started with some nice, polite words, and finally, she took out a priceless treasure: "I've already stated the rules before, and I'll say them again: For this Hundred Flowers Banquet, I'm asking everyone attending to prepare a talent to compete. The winner will receive this treasure in my hand!"
Although I don’t know what the treasure in her hand is, it must be good!
The dinner started soon, and the women present all used their best skills to win the competition.
Soon it was Lin Yinnan's turn.
She held the zither in her arms, sat before it, and began to play, caressing the strings with her ten fingers. The melodious music drew the attention of many people.
When the song ended, Lin Yinnan looked at Wu Qingyue proudly, only to see that she had an indifferent expression.
Wu Qingyue spoke softly, "My niece's zither playing is indeed quite good, but this piece is too mournful and might harm your health. Although I have no talent, I have brought you a recipe for an incense. If it is made, it will not only be fragrant but also have a calming effect on the mind."
Everyone showed curiosity when they heard it.
Lin Yinnan snorted disdainfully, thinking that anyone could do it just by talking.
However, Wu Qingyue immediately took out a sachet and opened it, and the fragrance spread out. Everyone felt refreshed when they smelled it.
For a moment, everyone surrounded Wu Qingyue and praised her endlessly. Lin Yinnan, who originally wanted to laugh at Wu Qingyue, could only stand aside and feel angry secretly.
At this time, Zhou Yurou smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, this recipe is really interesting. It seems that you are better this time."
Lin Yinnan became anxious upon hearing this and hurriedly said, "My Lady, the competition isn't even over yet. It's too hasty to decide the winner based on just one sachet."
Zhou Yurou raised her eyebrows slightly: "Oh? What do you think?"
Lin Yinnan rolled her eyes and said, "Why not give us another chance to show it to everyone so that they will be convinced."
Zhou Yurou looked at everyone and saw that no one had any objection, so she nodded in agreement.
Lin Yinnan gritted her teeth and thought to herself that she must win back her face this time!
She took out an exquisite dance fan from her sleeve and began to dance gracefully. Her posture was graceful and her steps were light, and everyone couldn't help but applaud and cheer.
After the performance, she looked at Wu Qingyue provocatively.
Wu Qingyue smiled slightly and walked to the center of the venue. She slowly said, "Although I am not good at singing and dancing, I have studied flower arrangement since I was young."
After that, she took out a few flowers from the basket she carried with her. Her fingers moved nimbly and soon she had made an exquisite wreath: the wreath exuded bursts of fragrance and had a unique and novel shape.
Everyone was amazed, and even Zhou Yurou couldn't help but nod in appreciation.
Seeing this, Lin Yinnan knew that she had completely lost and her face turned red with anger.
Hatred grew in Lin Yinnan's heart, but she couldn't show it, so she had to pretend to be calm.
At this time, Wu Qingyue walked towards Lin Yinnan and said with a faint smile: "You dance gracefully, I was just lucky."
Lin Yinnan snorted coldly and turned her head away, refusing to pay attention.
Seeing this, Zhou Yurou openly tried to smooth things over: "Today is just our fun, please don't ruin the atmosphere."
Having said that, everyone knew in their hearts that Lin Yinnan had lost this competition completely.