Chapter 13 The Crown Prince Liu Jian and Top Scholar Cheng Siyue

Everyone on the scene was mesmerized as they did not think that a young maiden could play the song 'Autumn Stream' in such a broad-minded mood and they were amazed. She just simply had to be admired and respected!

Only then a voice belonged to a male loudly said: "I heard that the eldest miss from Li Household had always express yourself through your music and had the talent since young. Indeed experiencing once is better than hearing the rumours for a hundred of times. May I have the pleasure to invite the eldest miss of Li Household to admire the flower together?"

After listening to this statement, the big madam was clearly surprised and her voice trembled: "Ah Lei, this is the invitation from the crown prince!"

Qinglei was caught in a dream and had a smile yet not a smile. Ah Lei and Qingfei immediately gave her a push and awakened her: "Dajie, hurry and give a reply ah! It is the crown prince who personally invited!"

Qinglei only then came back to reality. She gave Qingluo a look, her eyes were brimming with tears: "Ah Luo, I... this song is not..."

Ah Luo interrupted her abruptly: "Dajie, the song was played by you. The poem was sung by you too. Now fast, reply ah!"

She then helped Qingfei to hold onto Qinglei.

Princess Huguo let out a pleasant laugh and said: "Alright, alright. The crown prince had taken the lead to invite. Fellow gentlemen, take the crown prince as a role model. Go and invite the maiden in your heart to enjoy the scenery. Fellow Furen, please accompany bengong to walk around."

All the Furen accepted the invitation and got up: "This is our pleasure."

The princess continued her speech: "We are indeed old, let's leave first. In case we are disrupting them."

There were waves of laughter everywhere and the atmosphere had lifted up immediately.

Divided by the veil, there was a young lad stood outside of the tent. When the wind blew, the lifted veil revealed a young man wearing a yellowish robe. He had a tall body structure. His eyebrows were long and his gaze was sparkling. He had a steady temperament. Ah Luo sighed inwardly.

'A hunk from the ancient world! Apparently, a guy who had a good body is more attractive when he wears such a long robe.'

Qinglei gave a deep look towards Ah Luo and took and deep breath. Her jade-like hand lifted the veil and she walked out of the tent.

There were a few people who were peeking from the tent opposite them to cure their curiosity. They wanted to see what kind of maiden who attracted the attention of the crown prince and defeated the miss from Gu household as well. There was a commotion when Qinglei appeared. Everyone was thinking that Gu Tianlin had an extraordinary temperament. They never thought that Li Qinglei was a cold beauty that was unparalleled. Even the crown prince had slightly swooned and spoke softly: "Miss Li is just beautiful just like the 'Autumn Stream', as well as talented. I had been admiring you for a long time."

Li Qinglei was blushing deeply and had a look on the face of the crown prince. She locked onto a firm gaze which was clear and bright.

She lowered her head and replied: "Just a small skill, I do not dare to get your highness's affection."

Ah Luo and Qingfei were listening from the inside of the tent. They were cupping onto their mouth as they do not dare to laugh out loud. The couple had walked and gone far towards the peach forest. This was the closest bonding session for Qingluo and the two sisters of hers.

Qingfei had looked at the outside and saw a bunch of people gathering there. There were some maidens enjoying over there. She hence dragged Ah Luo to go over to join them. Ah Luo was in a dilemma. She did not see that hero from just now anymore. Her courage was once again recharged. She had thought that inwardly.

'This place is indeed open-minded with their culture. Just like how people in my world will go for mass blind date in the park.'

She then hold onto Qingfei and walked over.

Apparently, they were having a match. Ah Luo thought it was like a circle round gathering where people will drink and sing. However, the young lads here are all gentlemen. There were girls who failed to answer but they will coax them by saying: "It is alright. Miss can just respond with your voice. It is already our fortune."

The two of them were squeezing through the crowd. Ah Luo who had a petite body could not see the situation. Qingfei hence told her in a low voice: "There is a Gongzi who came out with a verse. There is nobody who can answer it."

Ah Luo asked in a curious tone: "What verse was it?"

Qingfei replied: "New moon-like bow, the residue of a moon-like bow, the upper string is a bow, the lower string is a bow."

Ah Luo had a look on Qingfei: "Erjie, you must know the answer right?"

Qingfei just smiled: "This is not difficult at all!"

Ah Luo asked: "That Gongzi is from which household?"

Qingfei replied: "It is a very young Gongzi. I have no idea who is him."

Ah Luo asked sheepishly: "Is he handsome?"

Qingfei blushed and nodded lightly. She was afraid that others might hear what she said. Hence, she glared subtly at Qingluo.

Ah Luo suddenly shouted out loud: "This verse is not that difficult. My household's miss can answer it!"

People were attracted by her crisp voice and hence, turned around to have a look. Ah Luo had already hidden behind of Qingfei who were originally slender. Due to this, everyone's attention has brightened as there was a maiden who had a pinkish face and a sultry look in the middle of the crowd. That young lad who gave a verse immediately gave his greeting and said: "I am from the ritual unit, Cheng Siyue. May I know this young miss is able to answer to my verse?"

Qingfei who was trapped in that situation smiled lightly and answered: "The morning glow is like a brocade, the evening glow is like a brocade, brocade from the east, brocade from the west. What do Gongzi think?"

Cheng Siyue had high confidence in his own talent as he was named as the top scholar when he was eighteen years old. When he listened to what Qingfei answered, he can't help but overjoyed with her great talent and said: "Miss is absolutely bright! I admire it. I have a painting. Is it possible to invite young miss to calligraph?

Ah Luo snickered. Calligraphy ah! This is Qingfei's best skill. She does not even need to open her bow and you will faint!

Qingfei accepted generously. She went on stage and saw a painting of mountains and rains. After thinking for a while, she wrote a verse on the empty space.

Cheng Siyue looked at Qingfei who started her writing. He had observed the writings meticulously and thought that it was graceful and feminine, just like the flower and spring rain in Jiangnan. Her calligraphy integrated into the painting and matched it perfectly. This time, he was really moved and felt subdued. He raised his hands and bowed towards Qingfei. He then stood straight and asked: "I love calligraphy and chess. May I have the pleasure to play one round with young miss?"

The people from the crowd giggled at that. Although Qingfei was feeling cool about it, it was still her first time attending such a banquet. She was shy deep down in her heart and hence walked towards the peach forest. Ah Luo who had followed behind Qingfei along the way, turned her head back and saw Cheng Siyue was still in a daze. She waved at him to signal him to follow along.

Cheng Siyue was one of the Famous Five Young Master in Feng city. How would he not know how to flirt. He hence greeted the people around and hastened his steps towards Qingfei. When he almost reached, Ah Luo signalled him with her eyes and flashed aside.

Qingfei had already entered the forest and was faraway from the crowd voiced out: "Ah Luo, it is all your fault. You wanted me to show off. How embarrassing is that ah!"

Cheng Siyue who was behind her sounded out: "Miss is such a talented person, how would it be embarrassing? The one who was embarrassing is me ah."

Qingfei had almost exclaimed, closed her mouth and turned her back only to find Cheng Siyue was looking at her with his sly gaze. Her heart raced incredibly fast.

Ah Luo observed them from afar and realized that they were enjoying the conversation. Qingfei who was laughing cheerfully reminded her of the blind date in the modern world. If it was such a good match over that world, she wondered how many girls will throw themselves over. The person who blushed must have been the guy instead of the girl. Her thought then wandered back on how she had met the two of the five masters in Feng city.

'How would the other three look like?'