A sudden roar echoed like thunder from the sky, startling Cai Wei into flinching. Struggling to regain her composure, she looked up to see Saknu standing in the crowd, towering over everyone else, grinning at her with amusement as he clapped enthusiastically.
Her heart pounded in her chest, she rolled her eyes dismissively at him before resolutely exiting the stage.
Inside the Waterside Pavilion, Empress Mo was feeling rather troubled.
The outcome of the dance competition between Princess Helana and Cai Wei was clear. By rights, Cai Wei should be the undeniable victor, but Empress Mo did not want Helana to lose. Yet, she also did not wish to be accused of impartiality, thus she held the bracelet indecisively in her hand.
"Oh, I am enamored with flowers and plants, and not well-versed in arts like music, chess, and dance. To me, they both danced remarkably well, but whom danced better, I find it difficult to distinguish. Perhaps Consort Jin could be the judge instead!"
