Once Jiang Xueshu stepped down from the stage, Princess Changping was the second to perform.
Coincidentally, Princess Changping also chose to play the zither. Although her skill was commendable, the contrast with Jiang Xueshu’s preceding performance made all the difference. Everyone showered Princess Changping with praise, declaring her zither skills nothing short of masterful.
Meanwhile, Jiang Xueshu had returned to her seat. Her face was deathly pale, and fine beads of sweat clung to her temples. When her small face wasn't twisted in arrogance, she could actually be quite pitiful and endearing. Jiang Yu lowered her eyes and glanced over, noticing the uneven, jagged cuts of various sizes covering Jiang Xueshu’s fingertips. Even so, Jiang Xueshu kept her hands tucked away, terrified that someone might discover the truth. She finally realized that stealing the spotlight from Princess Changping was far beyond her reach.
Chapter 31