Quick Wear: Love still depends on two love brains

Chapter 255: Princess vs. Oiran 19

"My mother is the Minister of Rites. My name is Xiao Lai. I am fifteen years old this year. I would like to play a piece for you. Your Highness, please enjoy it."

A man in a light blue robe stepped forward quickly and bowed respectfully, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his movements standard and elegant.

Everyone around looked over curiously and saw that Xiao Lai was very cute, with a round and pink baby face, like a ripe apple, making people want to reach out and pinch it.

Her eyes are big and round, bright and sparkling like black gemstones, revealing intelligence and innocence.

At this moment, his face was filled with a confident smile, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and two small dimples were faintly visible, adding a bit of playfulness and cuteness.

"Yes." Jiang Chen raised his hand slightly, with a smile on his face and a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

Xiao Lai took the flute handed to him by the servant, took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and began to play.

The sound of the flute was soft and soothing at first, as clear and pleasant as the gurgling of water, as if leading everyone into a peaceful valley.

As the melody progresses, the sound gradually becomes passionate and high-pitched, like a rushing river, magnificent and long-flowing.

Quan Jiuxi closed his eyes and listened quietly.

After the song ended, there was silence all around, followed by a burst of warm applause.

"Very good, come here, give me a reward." Jiang Chen said with satisfaction, and the smile on his face became even brighter.

"Thank you, Fengjun." Xiao Lai happily accepted the reward, his bright eyes filled with joy.

However, he secretly glanced at Quan Jiuxi out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that there was no emotion on Quan Jiuxi's face, his bright almond-shaped eyes couldn't help but show a look of loss, and the corners of his mouth that were originally upturned drooped slightly.

"Xi'er, what do you think?" Jiang Chen turned sideways and asked softly. His eyes were filled with concern, anticipating Quan Jiuxi's answer.

"It's OK," Quan Jiuxi replied calmly, her expression cold. After hearing Hua Shi's piano playing, all other music seemed dull and unappealing to her.

Jiang Chen sighed helplessly and turned to look at everyone, "Next."

The young masters present immediately burst into action, vying to show off their talents. One talent after another, from music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and songs, all were displayed in a brilliant display.

However, no matter how hard everyone tried to perform, Quan Jiuxi remained lukewarm and showed no interest at all.

Her eyes were wandering and her expression was lazy, as if she was bored with all this.

After all the talents were shown, Quan Jiuxi felt a little drowsy and nodded his head.

At this time, the only people left in the scene were Hua Shi and a man dressed up in fancy clothes.

The man glanced at Hua Shi with contempt in his eyes, twisted his waist and walked forward, saying in a delicate voice: "Your Highness, how are you? I am Chen Meng, the legitimate son of Duke Chen."

Everyone was shocked. Duke Chen was a veteran of three dynasties and held a high status. No man present could compare to him.

Moreover, Chen Meng is beautiful and has outstanding looks. In everyone's opinion, she undoubtedly has the best chance of being selected.

Seeing that Quan Jiuxi still didn't open his eyes, Chen Meng was a little impatient. He stamped his feet and said in an even more coquettish voice, "Your Highness, why don't you open your eyes and look at me?"

The air was quiet for a moment, as if time had stopped.

Quan Jiuxi raised his eyes slightly and looked at him with impatience on his face, and that look seemed to be able to freeze people.

Chen Meng was a little surprised when she met Quan Jiuxi's phoenix eyes. Her Royal Highness was truly a phoenix among people. Her eyes were sharp but also charming, which made people fall in love with her.

"What's the matter?" Quan Jiuxi's lazy voice sounded, filled with deep fatigue and dissatisfaction.

Chen Meng suddenly came to her senses, and a flattering smile instantly appeared on her face. She said in a sweet voice, "Your Highness, I have specially prepared a dance for you."

"Oh, then go ahead and jump." Quan Jiuxi still looked nonchalant, his eyes casually sweeping over Chen Meng, with no ripples in his eyes.

Chen Meng clearly felt Quan Jiuxi's obviously perfunctory attitude, and immediately felt humiliated, and the anger in her heart suddenly burned fiercely.

You know, he has been cared for by everyone like a star since he was a child. How could anyone dare to treat him so disrespectfully?

"Your Highness, my dance is not the kind performed by the lowly people you see in those brothels, but a stunning dance that was long lost in the previous dynasty."

Chen Meng raised her chin and deliberately raised her voice, her voice full of pride and arrogance, in an attempt to attract Quan Jiuxi's attention.

"Really? Master Chen?"

"I've only heard of it, but I've never seen it!"

"Mr. Chen is really amazing."

Chen Meng felt the compliments from the people around her, and she became more and more proud. She proudly puffed out her chest, raised her chin high, and looked straight at Quan Jiuxi, expecting to see an expression of surprise and admiration on her face.

"Bitch?" Quan Jiuxi said word by word.

"Your Highness, the purpose of today's meeting is for you to choose a concubine, and I believe that I am the most qualified person to be your partner.

I heard that you recently favored a lowly prostitute. After I marry you, you must never go to such a filthy place again."

Chen Meng was completely unaware of Quan Jiuxi's emotions and continued to talk to herself unscrupulously, her tone full of arrogance and her domineering demeanor as if she was certain that she would be chosen by Quan Jiuxi.

"Who gave you the courage to interfere with my Highness's actions? Did your mother give you the courage?"

Quan Jiuxi raised his eyebrows slightly, and his delicate eyebrows raised a sharp arc, hiding the murderous intent that flashed in his eyes.

She spoke slowly, her voice neither too high nor too low, but it carried a chilling sense of oppression.

At this time, Quan Jiuxi was sitting lazily in the main seat, with one hand casually placed on the armrest, his fingers tapping lightly.

His eyes were as cold as ice, staring straight at Chen Meng as if he was looking at an insignificant ant.

Chen Meng then realized that he had not yet become the princess's concubine.

His face, which had been arrogant, turned pale, but he showed no fear. He pretended to be calm and said, "Your Highness, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have said that. I beg your forgiveness."

Quan Jiuxi sneered, "If you do something wrong, you have to pay the price. What do you think?"

Her voice was light, yet it seemed to carry a heavy weight, making it difficult for everyone present to breathe.

"What do you mean, Your Highness?" Chen Meng's voice trembled slightly.

Quan Jiuxi chuckled, and the laughter seemed particularly abrupt in the silent air.

She elegantly picked up a glass of wine, took a sip, then flicked her wrist and threw the glass in front of Chen Meng.

The wine glass fell to the ground and shattered instantly, with fragments flying everywhere.

"I heard you're good at dancing, so dance here for me, Your Highness."