My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 103: Turning the Tables

Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Turning the Tables

"Bright Moon Building presents to the esteemed guests a program called ’Spirit of Character.’"

Xinlian finished speaking and stepped aside, clapping her hands to let the girls enter the scene.

The girls, dressed in bamboo green long skirts, entered one by one, their steps light, yet their figures were as upright as bamboo that never bends, possessing a unique air about them.

Many in the hall seemed quite excited.

Clearly, they recognized them.

As the sound of the flute and the ancient zither began to play, a young man exclaimed, and following his gaze, everyone saw a scene they would never forget.

A woman in white entered from the air, stepping on the wind, her sleeves fluttering. With a wave of her long sleeves, they dipped into ink, painting and writing on a huge scroll spread out on the ground.

Other girls either played music or danced around Yuan Qiu.

The hall was filled with a cool breeze and the pleasing sounds of strings and bamboo, and the dance moves were breathtaking.

Exclamations of admiration were endless.

As the dance ended, someone applauded enthusiastically.

"Truly worthy of the name ’Spirit of Character’!"

"This is absolutely the best performance I have ever seen!"

The Empress also couldn’t help but ask, "Who thought of the idea of flying in from outside the hall? It truly opens this palace’s eyes to new wonders."

Her gaze lingered on Yuan Qiu for a moment, passing a trace of emotion in her eyes.

As the apparent owner of the Bright Moon Building, Xinlian stepped forward to answer, "It was the manager."

The Empress didn’t ask further, merely saying, "Very good."

Others also praised them abundantly.

Among them, Yuan Qiu received the most compliments.

Chu Nanli felt a great relief and sincerely flashed a smile.

However, Lin Fuying harbored resentment in her heart, remembering how Ye Yunting’s gaze had lingered on Yuan Qiu’s face the night before, filling her with displeasure.

At that moment, she turned to Chu Nanli and asked, "Sister, how did you find the dance?"

As everyone’s praises had nearly finished, Lin Fuying’s question stood out crisply.

Chu Nanli, unable to pretend she didn’t hear, had no choice but to reply, "Very good."

Lin Fuying continued in a naive tone, "Sister, what did you find good about it? Yingying also found it delightful, but Yingying doesn’t quite understand these things and cannot articulate why, so I hope my sister can enlighten Yingying."

Everyone’s gaze fell on the two women, and murmurs began.

"What would that insipid Princess Consort know? She’s just got a pretty face, and being from a commoner background, she certainly doesn’t understand these refined arts, not a single drop of ink in her belly."

"I think so too. However, the War God’s Concubine is innocently charming, saying whatever is on her mind openly and without guile. Compared to her, the Concubine is much more likable."

"Otherwise, why would she be so favored by the War God?"

Chu Nanli heard most of it and a cold sneer flickered through her heart.

So the white lotus was waiting for this moment!

Wanting to see her humiliated?

Let the dogs bite one another!

Chu Nanli turned her face and said to Ye Yunting, "This palace saw that the Prince was watching intently, his gaze continuously following the lead dancer. Surely, the Prince’s insight into ’Spirit of Character’ must be deeper than this palace’s. Why not let the Prince respond to Lin Concubine’s question?"

With this comment, the surrounding gaze shifted from a mockery of Chu Nanli alone to thoughtful contemplation.

"The War God seemed to recognize the lead dancer before."

"After all, she is a close friend from the Empress’s sister’s chambers. I recognize her, so it’s not strange that the War God does."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fuying’s pupils constricted sharply.

That dancer had such a background?!

A sense of immediate threat rose in Lin Fuying’s mind, along with an increase in jealousy.

Ye Yunting looked at Chu Nanli with a warning gaze, displeased in his heart.

What was this woman trying to stir up now?

He was unwilling to respond, but in such a setting, he was even less inclined to let the audience laugh at the War God Residence.

Ye Yunting stated flatly, "In my view, it would be more appropriate for the lead dancer herself to discuss the creativity behind this program."

This move gave the Bright Moon Building more exposure, but having him personally explain to Lin Fuying in such a situation would only diminish his stature.

"Yes," Yuan Qiu responded.

Chu Nanli secretly curled her lips.

Ye Yunting’s response not only caused no loss to her but was exactly what she desired. Ironically, it seemed Lin Fuying had deepened her misunderstanding of Ye Yunting.