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The reason for annulling the engagement is quite simple.
He believed that Fan Xian was unworthy of his reputation.
People who copy poems in public
He's not good enough for her daughter!
He agreed to the marriage proposal before,
Part of the reason was that Wan'er was seriously ill and did not live long.
Lin Wan'er is now about to recover, 0
How could he possibly agree to that?
The result, of course, was that it provoked Emperor Qing's fury.
However, Lin Ruofu was going all out.
They insist on announcing the engagement!
In the end, Emperor Qing surprisingly backed down.
The marriage has been temporarily put on hold, and we'll discuss it again later.
At the same time, 5
Li Chengqian has been very busy these past few days.
Besides treating Lin Wan'er's illness every night,
They were busy organizing the Flower Queen Competition.
The news that he cleaved the lake with a single sword strike at the Jing Prince's residence...
It was soon replaced by something else.
That was about holding the Flower Queen Contest at the Flourishing Flower Pavilion.
The massive publicity in major newspapers
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The gimmick is to hold a beauty pageant.
It quickly attracted everyone's attention.
After all, for ordinary people, what's the excitement of a grandmaster contest compared to this courtesan competition?
Those included the most beautiful women in all of Kyoto!
And this Flourishing Flower Pavilion
It is said to be the first venue in Kyoto specifically for performances.
It occupies a very large area.
It can accommodate nearly a thousand people at a time!
In preparation for this opening and the courtesan competition,
Many high-ranking figures from Kyoto were invited.
It is said that the Crown Prince will also appear on that day.
Tickets, priced at one tael of silver each, sold out instantly.
Tickets for the front of the line were even being resold for as much as 500 taels of silver.
this day,
Many high-ranking officials and nobles traveled by sedan chair.
Clearly, they've all come to see the courtesan competition at Fan Hua Lou!
At the Fan residence, the entire family boarded the carriage in neat rows, ready to depart.
After all, the Crown Prince himself wrote the invitation.
It wouldn't be right to refuse them.
Inside the carriage, Fan Ruoruo was somewhat curious.
What new tricks has His Highness the Crown Prince come up with this time?
Fan Sizhe was also beaming with excitement, clearly looking forward to it.
And Fan Xian,
Looking at the newspaper in his hand, he felt more and more that the Prosperous Flower Pavilion was just like the concert in his memory.
At the top of the Flourishing Flower Pavilion,
Li Chengqian, as the crown prince, arrived here early on.
Si Lili gently massaged Li Chengqian's shoulders beside him.
She looked at the center of the bustling flower pavilion.
That stage that was set up.
I felt both awe and longing.
A stage for performing in front of thousands of people.
This is probably the only place like it in the whole world.
As time goes by,
The guests began to enter the Flourishing Flower Pavilion one by one.
The moment each person enters,
Everyone was deeply impressed by the layout of the Flourishing Flower Pavilion.
Inside, colorful palace lanterns made of glass reflect each other's light.
The entire venue was like a fairyland.
As expected of the Crown Prince!
Many people know that
This magnificent building belongs to the Crown Prince.
Rumors
The reason the Crown Prince built the Flourishing Flower Pavilion and held the Flower Queen Contest was...
It's all for Si Lili, the once-popular courtesan of Zuixianju!
It can be said that he would spend a fortune for a beautiful woman!
Many people admired the Crown Prince's temperament and romantic nature.
Of course, many people were also dissatisfied with the Crown Prince's extravagant spending, all for a courtesan!
But all these emotions,
At this moment, it all turned into a profound sense of awe.
Everyone was excited about the upcoming courtesan competition.
It was filled with intense curiosity and anticipation.
Such a stage,
What kind of performance is needed to be worthy of (Nuoma Zhao)?
At this moment, Li Chengqian was sitting in a private room.
Princess Li Yunrui sat upright to one side.
Li Yunrui's voice was tinged with bitterness:
"You're really willing to cause such a commotion over a courtesan!"
Li Chengqian laughed and said, "Is Auntie jealous?"
"With your reckless behavior, His Majesty will likely become increasingly resentful of you!"
"Aren't you really afraid of losing your position as crown prince?"
"Now that all the ministers are trying to curry favor with the Second Prince, aren't you worried at all?"
Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian picked up a cup of tea, took a small sip, and...
"So, my aunt met with my second brother in private because she was worried that I might lose my position as crown prince?"
Li Yunrui's expression changed, and he said angrily, "You sent people to spy on me?"
Li Chengqian smiled.
"I trust my aunt. Of course, if my aunt thinks my ship is going to sink and wants to make other plans, I can understand that."
Li Yunrui was about to retort
But Li Chengqian waved his hand.
"Alright, enough talk, let's watch the show, it's about to start!"
Chapter 75 A Dance That Shook the Capital! Fan Xian Could No Longer Sit Still
Under the spotlight
You Lian, dressed in a light blue dress, walked onto the stage.
She possessed a refined and charming demeanor, and a slender figure.
Bathed in the glow of the lights, she looked like a fairy descending to earth.
Both men and women were captivated by Yu Lian's beauty.
Some high-ranking officials or scions of wealthy families couldn't help but feel a surge of desire the moment they saw You Lian.
He immediately ordered his servants:
"Before I leave tonight, I want all her information. No matter whose courtesan she is, I'm going to have her!"