Chapter 347 Domineering and Stunning 1
Chapter 347 Domineering and Stunning 1
The drums in the banquet hall died down, and then some young ladies from official families came up to perform. Some played the piano, and some danced, but none of them were as stunning as Zhang Lanhui's water sleeve dance just now.
Most of them were common poems, songs and dances, but Lin Ting and Han Yian stopped eating at the same time.
The two of them felt a pair of eyes fixed on them.
When he turned around, he met Zhang Lanhui's face that looked like she was enjoying the show.
Finally, almost everyone had finished their performance, and Mrs. Zhang stood up and said with a smile.
"Today is truly wonderful. The young ladies from all families are so talented. As long as you participate, regardless of whether you can win this Jiangshan painting or not, I will give everyone a pot of peonies today to make everyone happy."
Several young ladies from aristocratic families knew that they could not compare with Zhang Lanhui's water sleeve dance, and they would achieve their goal if they could get Peony or let their loved ones see them.
"Mother, all the young ladies and gentlemen who came to our house today have presented their prepared talents, but Miss Han and Madam Lin have not performed yet. We can't neglect Miss Han and our distinguished guests."
Mrs. Zhang smiled with a slightly awkward twitch at the corner of her mouth. It was fine if Zhang Lanhui disliked Han Yian, but why did she involve Lin Ting?
Lin Ting is no better than a first-class businessman. He is so vulgar and has no talent. If things go wrong, Lin Ting will lose face here and he and Concubine Xian will be in a fight to the death. It will not be worth it.
"Miss Han, have you prepared some unexpected talents for us? Everyone is here today, why don't you show us your best skills and let us open our eyes."
Han Yian lowered her head and sneered. If she used all her special skills, the entire Zhang Mansion would not be enough for her to demolish.
Zhang Lanhui thought Han Yian was scared because of her disdainful look. But as everyone knew, she was just a wild girl from the border town, and she was vulgar from head to toe.
"Miss Han, you don't know how to do it? Or you don't dare? Otherwise, why don't you ask the lady Lin next to you to come with you and keep you company?"
The prize for the flower viewing banquet can only belong to Zhang Lanhui, and Han Yian doesn't even consider what kind of woman she is. With her current appearance, is she worthy of standing with the Seventh Prince?
Her cousin only has her in his eyes. When her cousin ascends the throne in the future, she will be the queen who rules the country.
Before this matter is finalized, Zhang Lanhui will not leave any stumbling blocks around her, even if it is Han Yian who is engaged.
Han Yian glanced around the entire banquet hall, and everyone's eyes were on her and Lin Ting.
These people just like it this way, they can appear noble only by stepping on others.
Among these people, there are also ladies and young ladies who like to stir up trouble and are annoying even when they speak.
"Miss Han, the young ladies of your age from various families have all shown their talents. Even if you can't win first place, you can still receive a peony from Madam Zhang.
As General Han's only daughter, if everyone else received a peony but you didn't, Madam Zhang would be in a difficult position.
If Madam Zhang gave peonies to all the young ladies and also gave you one pot, it would be unfair to the young ladies who performed.
Since everyone is here, Miss Han can just perform any talent she wants, and no one will say anything."
"Yes, Han Yian, today's flower viewing banquet is just for fun, so just perform a piece."
"..."
Words like these came one after another, all coming from the mouths of these ladies and young ladies, forcing Han Yian to perform.
What they call fairness is not sending peonies to Han Yian or not making things difficult for Madam Zhang.
They were actually all doing it for themselves, because they all knew that Han Yian was only good at wielding swords and guns.
As long as Han Yian dares to come up and perform, he will definitely be at the bottom. In this way, since they cannot compare to them, their face and vanity will be enhanced.
Han Yian clenched her hands tightly. She actually knew everything in her heart. She originally wanted to come here to protect Lin Ting, but now, she had to drag Lin Ting to be embarrassed with her.
It doesn't matter if I'm thick-skinned, but Lin Ting...
Han Yian was just thinking when a slender hand stroked the back of her hand. She turned around and saw Lin Ting's comforting eyes.
"Yian, let's go together!"
At this moment, for some reason, Lin Ting's perseverance made Han Yian feel full of security.
The two stood up, Lin Ting took Han Yian's hand and looked at everyone, his eyes finally fell on Mrs. Zhang.
“Since everyone is so eager to see Miss Han and I display our talents, I would like to invite Madam Zhang, the Seventh Prince, and all the young masters and ladies to be witnesses.
We are also interested in Master Dou's A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains. It's fair to say whoever has the ability will win."
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There were mocking laughs in the banquet hall, and some women even covered their faces with handkerchiefs while laughing. With Miss Zhang's water sleeve dance in front of them, who would dare to say such words?
It would be so embarrassing if this goes wrong.
"What are you talking about, Madam Lin? We have so many eyes here. We'll cast lots to see who has the best talent. Whoever has the most lots will own the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains."
Madam Zhang spoke, and the Seventh Prince nodded.
Lin Ting took Han Yian downstairs. When they were about to go on stage, Han Yian grabbed Lin Ting's arm with a worried look on his face.
"Lin Ting, I don't know how to sing or dance, or write poetry or songs. Why don't you go and I'll go deal with them myself."
Not only is Han Yian embarrassed, but I don't think these people would dare to say anything in her ears.
Lin Ting smiled faintly: "Don't worry, even if the two of us go up there for a walk today, the prize will be ours today.
Don’t think they are laughing at us now, you will know who is the real joke later.”
Lin Ting was confident of victory. She was a businesswoman, to be sure, but a businesswoman's analysis of the situation was not comparable to that of the women present.
"Yian, come up later. I'll play the pipa and you'll dance with the sword. You just need to control the rhythm by listening to the pitch of my music. Don't worry about anything else."
Han Yian nodded. Before going on stage, she took off the complicated jewelry on her head and body and took a sword specially used for performances from backstage.
Lin Ting also picked up a pipa, and the two of them went up.
Seeing that what the two prepared was so simple, a lady present spoke up.
"Miss Han, if you have any needs, just tell me. Madam Zhang will definitely keep them to yourself."
Han Yian's eyes fell on Lin Ting. She believed in Lin Ting. If Lin Ting said he could get the prize, he would definitely get it.
"No need for that. I have Lin Ting playing the piano for me today. That's enough."
Lin Ting sat down, and plucked the strings with her delicate hands to tune the tone.
Zhang Lanhui put the sweet wine to her lips and took a sip, looking at the two people who had made impromptu preparations with a joking look.
Everyone present, including herself, felt that no one could surpass her water sleeve dance.
But when Lin heard the clear sound of the pipa and Han Yian's sword was unsheathed, making a dragon roar, it was so domineering that it could not be ignored.
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