As soon as she finished speaking, the expressions on everyone's faces changed. Although Princess Christina had experienced the pain of losing her husband, her personality had always been composed and gentle, never uttering such harsh words.Christina snorted coldly, "The first daughter of the Seldom family is skilled in playing the instrument. She must have spent quite some time practicing. All her time has been devoted to this, so she had no time to learn the moral principles of society. Unsurprisingly, she would intentionally cause trouble for the country and the people."Everyone fell silent as if struck dumb. Felicia felt like someone had poured cold water over her, her face paling.Seeing the innocent woman being wrongly accused, the fifth prince hurriedly spoke, "Miss Seldom is a young lady of the noble families. Her consideration for the well-being of the common people is indeed rare. His Majesty has already pardoned her, so there's no need to blame her."Princess Christina lau
At this moment, Prince Eighth suddenly stood up, his eyes widened in astonishment, and he exclaimed, "Everyone, look!"Everyone turned their attention, and a black dot suddenly appeared in the middle of the pure white folding screen. Then, it transformed into three flowers. The music became slightly faster, and the subsequent flower grew larger and larger. What surprised everyone the most was that, following the movement of Emma's wrist, the just-drawn flower seemed to awaken from a deep sleep. It slowly bloomed outward, unfolding and expanding until it was fully open... Such a blooming process, under the focused gaze of everyone, was quickly completed.Faintly like dancing clouds in the high sky; Faintly like dewdrops condensing into tears;Faintly like an eagle soaring out of a vast forest, like a small rabbit escaping from a sturdy cage.Emma's dance was gentle, graceful, and flowing. With her dance, small and large flowers intertwined, petals overlapping, some petals shyly closing
Luna Sandra gave a chilly look, her voice low and composed, "Hmph, I don't think so. He's always been adept at hiding his archery skills. I'm afraid he's employing cunning strategies!" Ultimately, she always disliked Third Prince's humble background. No matter what he did, she felt uneasy about it. However, Felicia beside her transformed from a dispirited expression to a radiant one.Emma glanced over, her smile turning cold, and she resumed biting into the apple.At this moment, Alpha Jeffn turned around and chuckled as he addressed Edward, "Seventh younger brother, it's your turn."The apples pierced by the arrows were laid out before him. Edward gazed briefly, then smiled, "Indeed, the Third older brother is truly skilled in archery."Edward took hold of the bow and arrows. Before anyone could react, a hand had already pierced the first apple. Just as everyone tensed up, suddenly, everything halted. Then, a crisp sound echoed as all the apples burst into pieces. Swiftly, the icy ar
Ninth Princess withdrew from her thoughts and said, "I once asked Father for this chessboard, but he didn't grant it. I didn't expect it to be gifted to you, older sister!"Jacky chuckled, "Father treats you exceptionally."Just then, Ninth Princess gestured and said, "Linda, bring me some refreshments."A graceful maidservant, as supple as a willow branch in the breeze, elegantly brought the refreshments over. Jacky was engrossed in the chess game, but his eyes suddenly caught sight of a hand as white as jade slowly placing refreshments on the table. His surprise followed the arm's movement, and he was struck as if by lightning, his body momentarily paralyzed, and his consciousness seemed to soar into the sky.This maidservant was indeed exceptionally beautiful!Seeing Jacky's unblinking gaze, the maidservant responded with a charming smile, her face radiant as a blooming flower, utterly captivating. At this moment, Jacky realized he was entranced, he cleared his throat with an awkwa
After the seventh prince finished speaking, the young girl's smooth skin immediately blushed: "When the seventh prince mentioned it, my father also mentioned it to Her Majesty about it when I was young...""Is it that your father said that the seventh prince was very clever and willful when you were young?" Suddenly, a clear voice sounded in the hall. Edward looked up and saw Emma standing on the steps with a smile.Edward raised an eyebrow, surprised that the maid had come before him. Indeed, it was unexpected.Because attending the party, Emma wore a dress adorned with hundreds of daisies, intentionally choosing simple colors that complemented her healthy and rosy complexion, making her look radiant and captivating. At this moment, her bright eyes were looking at him.Suddenly, Edward saw Emma's beautiful and smiling face, he was mesmerized, and a spark of interest flickered in his eyes.This sudden kindness felt like stealing without any apparent reason, and he didn't believe this
At this moment, Elly was unaware that she was being observed by someone else. She carefully won Edward's favor, saying, "Seventh Prince, I am proficient in Sourire. I can translate for you."Edward raised an eyebrow and glanced at Elly; her bright and charming smile appeared innocent, not giving any clues. However, he knew that Emma wouldn't casually bring up these matters; she wasn't someone who idled away her time without reason."Oh? Translate for me? You're quite attentive," Edward's cheerful tone had a touch of coldness.Elly sensed the change in his tone. Her eyes teared up, her gaze misty, revealing an enchanting and alluring beauty that could make anyone's heart race. "Seventh Prince, has your servant done something wrong?"Edward touched the rosary and spoke slowly, "It's a family heirloom. Why offer it to me?"Elly, tremblingly, explained, "Our ancestors were traditionalists. They didn't even consider passing on this formation, even in times of poverty. But I'm just a lowly
On Edward's side, his angular face seemed chiseled, his words carrying a hint of amusement, "Actually, I'm quite curious to know how you learned all of this and why you chose to help me."Emma couldn't reveal the situation or deceive him, so she remained silent."Emma," Edward understood her thoughts, realizing she didn't want to speak, so he didn't press further. His lips carried a smile as he changed the topic, "You often laugh like this with others daily?""Huh?" Emma was caught off guard, sensing the mockery in his words, her expression turning cold. "Your Highness, don't misunderstand my good intentions."She wasn't an ignorant girl; don't assume a few words could coax the answers.Edward chuckled, "Fortunately, I encountered you today; otherwise, something would truly have happened." He turned and suddenly changed the subject, "Since arriving here, does it look familiar to you?"Emma found it strange, looking at him without saying anything."Life in the hometown might be tough,
Emma could see that the skills of these two were evenly matched, causing the game to be deadlocked. To secure a victory, sacrifices were inevitable. The game was chaotic, a struggle of wits, but they both remained focused on the grand scheme.Alpha Jeffn's gaze turned icy cold, a chess piece between his fingers, still not lowered.The Ninth Princess leaned in close to Emma, tilting her head to ask, "Duchess, who do you think will win?"Emma calmly replied, "They are evenly matched, both skilled chess players. To determine a winner, they must endure a long and arduous battle."She said so, but in her heart, she understood that a chess game was like a person's life. Playing chess reveals a person's true character most genuinely. Alpha Jeffn excelled in strategy and subtlety, proficient in various aspects. His only weakness was overthinking and needing to be more cautious. As for Edward, his character was too straightforward; his intelligence matched his wit. But he was vulnerable to bei