C16 (1/2)

When everyone heard this, they were dumbfounded.

If this zither skill could be called random playing, then no one in this world could be called someone who knew how to play the zither.

Just like that, a fight between the zither and the dance ended as Liu Zhixue fell to the ground.

Liu Zhixue sat on her seat, indignantly drinking her wine. Her limelight had been completely snatched away by Yan Xiaoxi, yet she had actually fallen down in shame. She had never been so embarrassed before in her life before.

”So hungry!” Yan Xiaoxi continued to eat.

Fortunately, her master had always loved to study these refined things and had forced her to learn the zither arts. This was the only reason why there was such a breathtaking scene.

After what had just happened, everyone present would glance over at Yan Xiaoxi from time to time, only to discover that she had been gobbling down food regardless of her appearance. It was as if she were a completely different person playing the zither from the one she was eating.

Of course, with the exception of Nangong Lin, none of Yan Xiaoxi's actions could escape his eyes. His gaze, on the other hand, was the exact opposite of the rest, always looking in the direction of Liu Zhixue.

It was late and the party was almost over.

Yan Xiaoxi was pretty much full as she had tried all of this food before. There was no poison, so she ate a lot without worrying. The only thing that she didn't eat was the chicken soup that Nangong Lin had Xiao Cui make in the royal kitchen.

This man had done it on purpose. He knew that the chicken had already been removed from her recipe, but he just had to cook it.

Thinking of this, Yan Xiaoxi was filled with anger.

”This is it for today. Disperse.” With that, Nangong Xiao stood up and prepared to leave.

At this moment, a minister came out of his seat and knelt in the hall.

”Mr. Xu, what are you doing?” The one who said this was Nangong Zhen, he exchanged a glance with President Xu.

Prince Xu's appearance caused Nangong Xiao to stop in her tracks. He asked with a dark expression, ”What's the matter, Minister Xu?”

”Reporting to Your Majesty, this subject has something to begin with.” Minister Xu knelt on the ground, the imperial report already prepared in his hands.

”Today is the Crown Prince's birthday. If you have anything to say, say it before the court tomorrow morning.” Nangong Xiao had long guessed that this matter had hidden secrets.

If it was a normal situation, no one would be stupid enough to report it at such a time, unless they wanted to die.

”Your majesty, this matter is of great importance. This subject had hesitated for a long time, but I still chose to speak of this matter now.”

”Imperial Father, this son feels that it would be better to listen to what Minister Xu has to say.” At this moment, Nangong Zhen stood up for President Xu.

Nangong Xiao frowned. She could roughly guess what was going on with the situation in front of her. Hence, she retreated back to her dragon throne and said solemnly, ”A set performance.”

”Your majesty, what this subject wants to say is that Prince Lin is colluding with another country with the intention of conspiring against us.” The moment these words were spoken, the entire scene went into an uproar.

These words caused everyone to be shocked. How was it possible that Nangong Lin had betrayed them?

Not to mention the ministers present, even the commoners would not believe that Nangong Lin would collude with the enemy to sell out the country. This was simply nonsense.

”How dare you! Does Minister Lin know that slandering a prince is a crime that deserves to be punished?” Liu Zhitian shouted angrily.

”Of course I know.” Minister Lin was quite confident.

”Minister Lin, words have no proof, do you have proof?” Nangong Zhen interrupted once again.

”I do.”

”Present.” Nangong Xiao glanced at Nangong Zhen.

As for Nangong Lin, from start to finish, he had acted as if nothing had happened. He did not say a single word, and his expression was very relaxed.