The Second Prince crushed the wine cup, and the shattered porcelain left his hands covered in blood.
However, amidst thunderous applause, no one noticed this small commotion.
Among them, the applause from the Western Region Prince was the most fervent, standing up with eyes that radiated astonishment.
The envoys by the side of the Western Region Prince also nodded vigorously, ceaselessly praising him alongside the people next to them.
Seeing this, the Emperor felt somewhat gratified, thinking that Murong Jiu had brought honor to Great Yan. He rose and loudly praised, "Excellent, excellent, such a melody should belong to the heavens; seldom is it heard on earth! Princess Consort Ling, you truly are a surprise! Now that the birthmark is no longer on your face, no longer is the pearl under dust. I had not expected that aside from medicine, you possess such exceptional skills in playing the zither!"
