Ye Yubei rubbed Ye Tangtang's head, and she nodded obediently. "Emperor Father, did you hear me just now too? Who do you think played better, me or Third Sister?"
Ye Tangtang blinked her big eyes, looking utterly pure and innocent.
Ye Yubei touched his nose. What was he supposed to say? If he said his Tang Tang was better, wouldn't that hurt his third daughter?
After hesitating for a moment, Ye Yubei said, "Your third sister's playing was graceful and lively, her melody tender and lingering. It was a rare delight. You..."
Ye Tangtang's little face fell at once. "Did I play badly? I clearly played really well."
Ye Tangtang pouted, looking so aggrieved that she seemed ready to burst into tears at any moment.
Ye Yubei hurried to soothe her. "Emperor Father hadn't finished. You played better, much better than your third sister."
Ye Tangtang's tears turned to smiles. "Really, Emperor Father?"
"Of course."
Everyone secretly shook their heads at the sight. His Majesty spoiled the Ninth Princess far too much.
Ye Yubei doted on Ye Tangtang utterly. The greatest regret of his life was his failure to protect her and her mother, leaving them to suffer so much hardship.
"Thank you, Emperor Father."
Even without Ye Yubei saying it, everyone knew there was a difference between their musical skills. Though the Third Princess's playing was graceful and moving, it ultimately lacked a measure of strength.
By contrast, the Ninth Princess's music rang out with power, carrying an ambition that soared into the clouds, as though it could shatter every obstacle.
Such music could never have come from a sheltered young lady. As expected of the Ninth Princess!
Ye Muxue gritted her teeth and glared fiercely at Ye Tangtang. She had never expected this wretched girl to know how