C5 In the Pavilion Competition

"I …" Chu Xu Hua looked at his sister with a pale face. How could he have neglected his sister! Combined with what Mother Shaw had said, didn't the Deng family's dowry belong to him?

Chu Yue Hua reached out her hand and held her tightly, saying firmly, "Sister, don't worry. Since we know what they are thinking, we have already thought of a plan. We won't let them take advantage of us."

"Yue Er, are you sure?" Mother Shaw had said the same thing just now.

If it was not certain before, then it would be more or less the same after hearing what Mother Shaw had said in her previous life. In her previous life, after her sister got married, she did not live a good life, which meant that the dowry was no longer in her hands.

Furthermore, when she went to the Qi Country with her family, the Imperial Court arranged the dowry, and the Loyal Marquis Mansion did not need to pay a single cent.

Who would have thought that the reason why she was forced to go with her family was actually because of this!

"But what can we do?" Chu Xu Hua lowered his head. The two of them were not even at the age of puberty, and they did not have any brothers or sisters to support them. What could they do?

"It's up to you!"

Chu Yue Hua secretly clenched her fists. She did not believe that the heavens would give her another chance, and she would not be able to do it again.

The old lady's birthday was coming soon. Originally, she did not like to show off, and this time, she was only sixty-five years old. However, she said that she wanted to organize it this time.

Later, Chu Yue Hua found out that this time, the old lady was actually fighting for an opportunity to let them show their faces. They rarely had the chance to go out, and even the Deng and Yang families had to attend some social events, so they would bring Zhou Ru Yun and Zhou Ru Xin out.

But Jie Mei Liang Ge, on the other hand, rarely met with these ladies from the capital.

The clothes on their upper body were the new clothes that they had just received yesterday. Although the Yang family was the daughter-in-law of the eldest son, they still managed the family's affairs quite well.

Jie Mei Liang Ge was also very careful with her clothes.

The old lady looked at them and nodded.

Not long after, the family was almost all gathered. After the old lady had a bowl of longevity noodles with them, they dispersed and went to help the guests.

Chu Yue Hua and Chu Xu

Hua and Zhou Ru Xin and Zhou Ru Yun took care of the young ladies of the same age.

The adults were talking about the Zhang family and the Li family, and the young ladies were unwilling to listen, so they suggested to go to the lakeside to walk. The Chu Yue Hua sisters and the Zhou sisters naturally had to entertain them well, so they asked the maids to place the tea, fruits, and other things in the pavilion by the lakeside.

The old lady had a good relationship with some of the ladies in the capital, so there were a lot of people who came. Similarly, there were a lot of young ladies who followed them.

The pavilion was also filled with people.

"It's boring to sit here. Why don't we find some fun to do?" Zhou Ru Yun suggested.

"Then we will listen to the arrangements of the few sisters." The one who spoke was the granddaughter of the Minister of Finance, Miss Mo.

The other girls also nodded in agreement.

Zhou Ru Yun said, "Why don't we compete in musical instruments? Everyone will make a bet first, and in the end, everyone will vote for the winner. Then, we will vote for the winner publicly. Whoever wins the bet will be the winner. How about it?"

Chu Xu Hua frowned and thought for a while. He forced a smile and said, "It's fine as long as we play together. If word of this gets out, it will only be said that everyone likes to compare. I'm afraid …"

"Hey! Sister Xu, you worry too much. There are only us little girls here. How can there be so many things to do? I'm worried that it's too much." Zhou Ru Xin laughed and then turned to ask the others, "What do you think, sisters?"

Then, a few people seemed eager to try. Most of them thought that this was nothing.

Since it was like this, Chu Xu Hua did not say anything.

Chu Yue Hua knew that there were a lot of noble children in the capital, but there were also a lot of beautiful women. Everyone wanted to get a good reputation so that they could marry into a good family. Normally, at home, they would practice three months of winter and three months of summer. Now that they had an opportunity to show their faces, no one would give it up.

Chu Xu Hua's words made people seem petty.

"Go and take out the musical instruments that I have kept for a long time. Let the ladies choose."

Zhou Ru Yun was the daughter of the family. Among the four of them, she seemed to be the most confident. After giving the order, she asked the three of them, "The three of you usually have your own things to use, so I won't let anyone take mine. You guys will also be unfamiliar with it."

Chu Xu Hua nodded and let Shi

Lan go and get her zither and Chu Yue Hua's xiao.

Not long after, everyone began to choose the instrument they were good at. The strings were strummed, and the notes were tested.

Soon, the music began. It had to be said that although these girls were not very old, they actually put in quite a bit of effort. Even those who were not good at this could play beautifully.

Zhou Ru Yun was the best at the zither. The Li family had retired musicians from the palace to teach her. Therefore, her performance was very good, and it was a feast for the eyes.

When it came to Chu Yue Hua, she smiled faintly and said, "I really can't bear to sweep away everyone's temper. Usually, I only play this xiao, but these two days, I was a little hot, and my throat was uncomfortable, so I won't be putting on an act. Besides, with all of you sisters here, just take it as me fleeing in the nick of time!"

When everyone heard this, their voices were indeed a little hoarse.

Chu Xu Hua did not force it. He just played a tune, and it was far from his usual level. Chu Yue Hua knew that her sister was always afraid of being in the limelight, so she naturally played it with all her might.

The last one was Zhou Ru Xin. Zhou Ru Yun smiled and said, "Sister is always talented. I'm afraid that this time, you will be the finale."

Zhou Ru Xin only smiled faintly, then picked up the lute and flicked it. The sound of pearls rolling and jade plates was heard.

As the saying goes, when an expert makes a move, there will only be nothing left. Most of the people present had some understanding of music, so when they heard this, they knew that their skills were definitely not too far off.

Sure enough, when Zhou Ru Xin finished her song, everyone quieted down. Only Zhou Ru Yun laughed coldly, "Third Sister knows how to hide her strength. I didn't even see it!"

After saying that, without waiting for Zhou Ru Xin to explain, she said with a smile, "Since Sister Yue Er is unsuitable, the other sisters have finished their performances. Everyone, let's start voting!"

Just as the votes were finished, a girl came over. Chu Yue Hua saw Qing Ying from far away and secretly clenched her fists in her heart. She was here!

"When the Old Madam and the other madams and madams heard that the young ladies were so lively, I came over to ask if they were competing in instruments. She even said that the young ladies should go over. She and the other madams and madams still wanted to give the prize."