The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 16 - Banquet (3) Swollen Face

Spring sunlight was just perfect.

The courtyard scenery of the Minister Mansion was beautifully picturesque.

Ye Qichi and Qin Mengxi both took their seats beside the Jade Zither.

All eyes on the scene were fixed on them, each harboring their own thoughts.

Ye Qichi gave Qin Mengxi a look.

Qin Mengxi nodded.

She leaned over to play the zither, and the exquisite zither music flowed from her fingertips, bright, crisp, and reserved, like a gentle stream in a mountain brook, splashing beautiful and forthright droplets, the mesmerizing notes creating an immersive experience.

It was incomparable to Ye Zhilan's previous zither performance. Though Ye Zhilan's technique was good, it lacked the emotional support, and by such contrast, it naturally faded in comparison.

In the moment when everyone was captivated by Qin Mengxi's zither music.

Suddenly, an ethereal sound joined the sweet melody, as if riding the wind amidst the colorful clouds, deep, serene, and smooth. Just when one thought the zither music was already flawless, this sudden addition enriched the melody even more, like the ringing of bells and chimes, their echoes lingering, reaching the heavens.

At that moment, Ye Qichi began singing the verses of "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix," her melodious, soft voice blending with the zither music, captivatingly smooth.

No matter how lovely the scenery of the Minister Mansion was, it could not surpass the rare and dazzling scene created by Ye Qichi and Qin Mengxi.

From afar, a group of people enjoying the garden walked across an open-air corridor from the rear courtyard, drawn by such wonderful music, with Ye Zhengde leading everyone to pause and look towards the open pavilion at the center of the pond.

They saw two exceptionally beautiful women, elegantly playing, a stunning movement.

And the song "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix" seemed to remind Ye Zhengde of past events.

"Is that... the Princess?" Little Wu pushed Xiao Jinxing, whispering in his ear.

Xiao Jinxing thought his eyes were deceiving him.

Wasn't Ye Qichi completely untalented? What was going on with this zither music? And that emotionally rich, soft and lingering singing voice?!

For a moment.

Not only the inside group of women were shocked and rendered speechless, but the group of men passing by were also astonished. Had they not seen it with their own eyes, they would not believe that such divine music could come from the two deemed most incompetent in the Minister Mansion.

"The Princess is truly beautiful," Little Wu couldn't help but exclaim.

The sunlight shone on her face, like brilliant gold, her fair and delicate skin was so stunningly ethereal, it seemed unreal.

Xiao Jinxing's gaze hardened, and he cast a glance at Little Wu.

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Little Wu quickly averted his gaze, not daring to take another look.

"Cough cough," Xiao Jinxing coughed.

Ye Zhengde, who had been utterly entranced, quickly snapped back to reality. He hurriedly beckoned everyone, "This way, please."

The group moved on with a reluctant gaze.

At that time.

The piece also came to an end.

Ye Qichi looked up with a smile, that triumphant smile was directed at Zhou Ruotang and Ye Zhilan.

They had intended to disgrace her, but instead found themselves humiliated.

Ye Zhilan's look towards Ye Qichi almost made her jump up.

How could it be?!

How could Ye Qichi, who was good for nothing, play such a piece?

It must not be real, it cannot be!

Her eyes were red with anger; she couldn't accept being trampled by Ye Qichi, couldn't accept being humiliated by Ye Qichi in this manner.

Zhou Ruotang secretly tugged at her daughter, afraid she might do something rash, and simultaneously gave her a look laden with cunning.

Ye Zhilan suppressed her anger time and again.

Once she remembered they had made preparations, she barely managed to calm herself down a bit.

"The Princess and Madam's zither performance truly was an eye-opener, the lingering sound echoes still, leaving a prolonged aftertaste," others praised incessantly.

Some were sincerely complimenting, while others sensed the shifting momentum and began to butter them up.

In any case.

Qin Mengxi and her daughter Ye Qichi shone brilliantly, incidentally crushing Zhou Ruotang and Ye Zhilan, mother and daughter, into the ground.

"It's getting late; may I request everyone to rise and return to their rooms for the meal," Qin Mengxi said, her mood excellent, as she generously beckoned everyone.

She had no idea why her daughter suddenly became so skillful; she even felt that her daughter's zither playing was not inferior to her own. It was only because she played the main melody that her music stood out more, but upon close listening, one would find her daughter's notes even more delicate and gentle.

Everyone got up, aided by their servants and maids, and left the wooden platform, heading towards the walkway above the pool.

Ye Qichi and Qin Mengxi continued to lead the way.

Just as they prepared to step down.

Suddenly, a black cat sprang out from somewhere with fierce momentum.

Everyone was startled.

And that cat, directly lunged toward Ye Qichi and Qin Mengxi.

Qin Mengxi was so frightened that she couldn't even react.

Ye Qichi quickly stepped in front of Qin Mengxi, stretching out her hand to block the black cat fiercely. The cat scratched Ye Qichi's arm and in the next second, before people could react, sprang again towards Ye Qichi. Ye Qichi's eyes narrowed; she grabbed the black cat, aimed carefully, and threw it directly towards Zhou Ruotang and Ye Zhilan, mother and daughter.

The two were utterly unprepared for the cat to come at them, nor could they imagine Ye Qichi acting so savagely. Startled by the furry black cat suddenly pouncing on them, they screamed incessantly, and Ye Zhilan, in her panic, stepped backwards into the water of the pool. Instinctively grasping for help she dragged Zhou Ruotang with her, and both fell into the water one after the other, stirring up huge splashes.

The scene descended into chaos, with screams continuing without cease!

As such, the commotion also caught the attention of a group of men further away, who were also about to go back to their rooms for the meal.

Ye Zhengde rushed over swiftly with the house servants and guards from his home, restraining the black cat.

Servants also dived into the water, hauling Zhou Ruotang and Ye Zhilan out from the pool.

Hair disheveled, makeup smeared, clothes soaked through, they were in an utterly wretched state.

Ye Qichi simply watched the mother and daughter, her lips suddenly curving into a smile.

Without a doubt, the black cat was prepared ahead of time by the mother and daughter aiming at her and Qin Mengxi, anticipating that they would be frightened and fall into the pool. Little did they know, retribution would befall on themselves in the end.

Ye Qichi watched with amusement at the two mother and daughter's overly frightened state, when she suddenly seemed to feel a gaze. She shifted her eyes slightly and saw Xiao Jinxing not far away.

He did not come over, sitting in his wheelchair, watching everything unfold with a cold stare.

Apart from Ye Zhengde and the house servants, everyone else kept their distance, close enough to see all the expressions clearly.

Ye Qichi held Xiao Jinxing's gaze for a few seconds.

She turned her eyes and looked away directly.

Seeing Xiao Jinxing's poker face was far less interesting than watching the wretched state of the mother and daughter at this moment.

"Prince, was the Princess just rolling her eyes at you?" Little Wu suddenly asked.

Xiao Jinxing's expression darkened.

Swallowing hard, Little Wu trembled, "I think I suddenly went blind."