Forced her to perform

  The phoenix cold moon slanted her eyes at the eighth lady, seeing that she was so frightened that her hands holding chopsticks began to tremble, and immediately let out a cold hum.

  At this time, just when the wine and dishes were almost ready, another servant came to report: "The noble guest has arrived! The banquet officially begins."

  Soon, eight men of equal stature entered the great hall one after another. Seeing that each of them was dressed in bright clothes and had an extraordinary air about him, it was clear at a glance that they were all people of high status.

  "See King Mei!" The eight princes and young masters knelt down in unison.

  Lian Cheng's beautiful lips curved up, "Everyone get up, today is a family banquet, no one needs to be polite!"

  When Lian Chengwei said that, the eight princes and young masters finally sat down calmly opposite the many concubines.

  The eight concubines saw the young masters opposite them, although they were not as handsome as their husbands, but they were all refined and noble, instantly each of them became shy and lowered their heads.

  As they looked around, only Huang Leng Yue was looking up with her head raised, just like the eight princes and nobles, staring at each other.

  "Is she the Ninth Lady?" The blue-clad man at the front, whose name was He Lanqing, saw a glimmer in Huang Lengyue's eyes. He was the eldest son of the current Great General.

  By his side was his younger brother He Lan Xiu, who like He Lan Qing, was also one of Lian Cheng's good friends.

  "He Lanxu smiled and said, 'It should be, you see her seat is at the very back.'"

  "It's said that Qing Leng Yue is weak and incompetent, but seeing her today, she's actually so extraordinary!" He Lanqing couldn't help but exclaim.

  Although their voices were not loud, everyone could still hear them clearly.

  In fact, not only were the two of them amazed by Huāng Lěng Yuè's makeup and temperament, but also the remaining few young masters, including the eight wives who were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred. The appearance of Huāng Lěng Yuè simply overturned their worldview.

  That trash, how can he be so stunningly handsome, that temperament, that demeanor, is completely different from what they thought.

  Lian Cheng smiled but didn't speak, only watching as the various young masters praised Huang Lengyue. In her heart, she couldn't help but nod in agreement. Meanwhile, Shangguan Jinyan was so angry she wanted to curse her father - why did Huang Lengyue have to be so eye-catching today? She was even wearing a bright red dress, wasn't this just showing off?

  Hmph, fine, very well, since she wants to show off, then let her make a good display of herself!

  "Everyone can enjoy it." Lian Cheng smiled mysteriously at Huang Lengyue and then elegantly said to the guests.

  The music started as the banquet began, and soon more than a dozen singing girls stepped out with light footsteps, dancing elegantly, their movements dreamy and illusory, their dance poses enchanting, captivating people's hearts.

  Shangguan Jinyan saw the song girl come, and her heart lit up. She faced Lian Cheng and said with a charming smile, "Brother Mo, these performances are not interesting to watch. I want to see something fun."

  Lian Cheng Wei put down his wine cup, his gaze moving away from Huang Leng Yue's body, slightly impatiently: "Whatever."

  Shangguan Jinyan was overjoyed and immediately clapped her hands to stop the performance on stage. "You can all go down first."

  Then, Shangguan Jinyan said to the crowd of young masters from noble families, "Jinyan thinks that these common performances must have already bored you gentlemen. Next, why not ask my newly arrived Ninth Sister-in-law to perform for everyone? What do you think?"

  As soon as Shangguan Jinyan finished speaking, He Lanqing was the first to applaud in agreement. The Ninth Lady had given him a surprise at first glance, and he really wanted to see Huangling Yue's performance.