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Tonight, a grand banquet was held at the Xiao Residence to celebrate the birthday of Zhang Shangrou, the mother of Xiao Yan. The atmosphere of the banquet was joyful and lively.
At the banquet, three concubines carefully chose gorgeous traditional Chinese clothing to attract the attention of Xiao Yan.
Tsui Xiang is wearing a green cheongsam, Lian Yi chose a pink long skirt, and Xio Mei is wearing a set of lake blue Hanfu.
Each concubine hopes to become the most dazzling jewelry, competing to show their own style.
Xiao Yan looked at the three gorgeous concubines and felt a bit indebted, so he politely praised, "You all look stunning tonight, it's hard to choose."
The concubines all smiled charmingly, but secretly competed in their hearts, determined to become the only beloved in Xiao Yan's heart.
Then, Chao Qinglan walked into the banquet hall, and her appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention. She stood in front of the crowd, wearing an elegant lake-green Hanfu, simple yet noble. Her beauty was breathtaking, like a water lily. The delicate plum blossom pattern embroidered on her attire symbolized resilience and purity. She wore a pure silver phoenix coronet on her head, further highlighting her grace. Her elegance and charm left all the banquet guests in awe and admiration.
Chao Qinglan confidently said, "Dear friends and family, I thank you for your enthusiastic participation in this banquet. Although I joined this family later, I deeply love Lord Xiao and this family. I hope to contribute my heartfelt wishes in my own way."
Xiao Yan praised with admiration, " Qinglan, you are truly my pride."
The guests all expressed their admiration for Chao Qinglan's attire and performance, as she stood out in the competition and became the center of attention for everyone.
This made the three concubines jealous, but they already had another plan, preparing to compete in other aspects and not let their own charm fade.
Following that, the birthday banquet arrived, and it was time for gift-giving.
Chao Qinglan stood up and said, "Hello, everyone. Although I am the legal wife, I came after all the elder sisters. It is proper for the elder sisters to give gifts and perform first."
The atmosphere at the banquet became even more tense. The three concubines carefully selected gifts, hoping to not only win Mother Xiao's favor, but also stand out in the competition and catch Xiao Yan's eye.
Tsui Xiang was the first to approach Xiao Yan's mother, Zhang Shangrou, her emerald green qipao exuding a fresh aura.
She presented a small carved wooden box emitting a faint sandalwood fragrance. Zhang Shangrou curiously opened the box and found a beautiful silk painting inside.
The silk painting depicts a beautiful landscape, with lush mountains and flowing rivers. The bridges, pavilions, and rocks in the painting all appear vivid and lifelike.
The details in the painting are exquisitely intricate, as if one could step into the painting.
Tsui Xiang gently says, "Madam, this silk painting is hand-painted by me. I hope it brings you a moment of peace and joy, just like the tranquility in the landscape."
Zhang Shangrou When receiving this unique gift, I felt a sense of delight in my heart.
When it was Xio Mei's turn, she presented an exquisite wooden box adorned with delicate carvings, exuding a classical atmosphere.
Zhang Shangrou felt curious and gently opened the box, revealing the surprise inside.
Inside the box, there was an exquisitely crafted ancient-style jade pendant.
This jade pendant is engraved with delicate patterns and designs, and the jade is crystal clear.
The pendant hangs on a delicate silk thread, and the light shines a faint glow on the jade. Xio Mei Gently saying, "Madam, this jade pendant was specially chosen by me. I hope it can become your lucky charm, symbolizing peace and happiness."
Zhang Shangrou took this precious gift and a hint of surprise and gratitude appeared on her face.
Next, it was Lian Yi's turn. She presented a small delicately carved wooden box emitting a faint sandalwood fragrance.
Zhang Shangrou Opening the box, I found a delicate jade pendant inside.
This jade pendant is carved from top-grade white jade, and the delicate patterns on the surface depict a beautiful landscape.
Below the jade pendant, there is a string of small amber beads, emitting a faint golden light. Lian Yi gently said, "Madam, I personally selected this jade pendant, hoping that it will bring you good fortune and warm your heart like amber."
Zhang Shangrou accepted this unique gift and felt a wave of warmth in his heart. The guests also expressed their appreciation for Lian Yi's thoughtfulness and sentiment, adding a touch of romance to the birthday banquet.
Three concubine prepared birthday gifts, each one requiring careful thought, and each one a carefully prepared top-quality item.
Beyue looked a little nervous as she glanced at Chao Qinglan, but he remained calm and unaffected by others.
Seeing her master like this, Beyue also stopped overthinking and thought that her master must be prepared to deal with it.
After the gift-giving ceremony, the three concubines immediately presented their artistic talents, adding to the tense atmosphere of the banquet.
First up is Tsui Xiang, a highly skilled chef who carefully selected ingredients a few days ago. On the day of the event, she started cooking early in the morning and prepared a sumptuous feast, including Xiao Yan's mother, Zhang Shangrou, and Xiao Yan's favorite dishes.
Tsui Xiang showcased her exquisite culinary skills by carefully selecting fresh sturgeon roe and shrimp, and delicately preparing them with precise cooking techniques.
In the end, she presented a classic dish from the Southern Qi court - stir-fried sturgeon roe with shrimp, a dish that was served in the royal court of Southern Qi.
The aroma of the dishes filled the air, making people's mouths water. With full confidence, Tsui Xiang said to Xiao Yan's mother and Xiao Yan, " Lord Xiao, madam, this is a classic dish from Southern Qi court. I specifically learned this dish, hoping that you will like it."
Zhang Shangrou tasted a mouthful, nodded with a pleased expression, and praised Tsui Xiang's cooking skills, "Tsui Xiang, your culinary skills are becoming more exquisite. This dish is absolutely delicious!"
The guests all couldn't help but praise Tsui Xiang's culinary skills as they savored the delicious dish, which left everyone wanting more.
Next is the performance of Xio Mei. She is skilled in playing the piano, especially proficient in playing the guzheng. Xio Mei often practices ancient music diligently. On this day, she presented a melodious ancient-style piece, and the music permeated the room like a gentle breeze.
Xio Mei sat in front of an ancient piano, her fingers gently playing, and the notes flowed like a continuous stream. Not only is she skilled in music, but she is also deeply inspired by ancient literature, and her performances never fail to move the audience.
Xio Mei: (singing gently) "Mother Xiao, this is a song I composed for you. I hope you like it."
Zhang Shangrou listened, nodded with emotion, and expressed appreciation for Xio Mei's music and poetry: " Xio Mei, your music and poetry are truly moving and deeply skilled."
The last appearance is Lian Yi, she is a master of floral art and has cultivated many rare flowers.
She specially designed a garden area for Xiao Yan's mother, Zhang Shangrou, selecting unique flowers and arranging them in a clever way to create a stunning garden landscape.
"Mother Xiao, this is the garden I specially created for you. I hope you will like it," Lian Yi said with a smile.
Zhang Shangrou sighed and said, " Lian Yi, your gardening skills are truly superb. This garden is incredibly beautiful!"
All the concubines have finished presenting their gifts and talents. Now everyone is looking forward to Chao Qinglan's performance, curious to see how she will handle this competition among women.
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