Chapter 454: Great Prince of Liaodan (1)_1
Princess Helena glanced in the direction of Cai Wei, then suddenly stood up and said to the empress, "Your Highness, I have heard that at today’s banquet, a daughter of a low-ranking scholar has been invited to participate. Such an ordinary scholar’s daughter must possess extraordinary skills to capture the Empress’s favor. Why not ask her to perform for us, so that we could broaden our horizons? What do you think, Empress?"
Princess Helena did not report to Jin Guifei but to the empress, indicating that in her heart, the empress still held the highest position.
Empress Mo smiled faintly, very pleased with Helena’s flattery.
"Approved!"
Empress Mo spoke decisively, and her Chief Eunuch, Li Zequan, immediately left the Waterside Pavilion, stood in the gallery, and shouted with a high pitch, "The Empress has a decree, summoning Lady Mu Caiwei to perform—"
Upon hearing this, Cai Wei was not too surprised. She had anticipated that she would be targeted, and fortunately, she had already practiced the "Flying Sky" dance taught by her mother. Even if they tried to discredit her skills, it would be in vain!
She stood up and gracefully walked to the front of the Waterside Pavilion, bowed respectfully to the people inside the pavilion, and politely said, "I will perform the ’Flying Sky’ dance for everyone. I seek the Empress’s permission to change into my dance costume."
Empress Mo slightly nodded, "Approved."
Cai Wei bowed again and was about to leave with Du Wanru when Helena suddenly said, "Wait, Your Highness, I would like to challenge Miss Mu to a dance competition. I ask the Empress and the ladies to judge."
Empress Mu looked at the graceful and charming Cai Wei outside the Waterside Pavilion and said, "What do you think, Miss Mu?"
Cai Wei responded modestly, her eyes downcast, "I will abide by the Empress’s decision."