"Hm?"
Jiang Xiaobai looked a little surprised at Xiao Jinxuan's words.
Wait, he wanted me to move the person inside enough to perform a piece?
How the hell was I supposed to do that?
They were so far away, I couldn't even reach them.
They probably wouldn't hear me if I spoke, either.
Wasn't this emperor just making things difficult for me?
Jiang Xiaobai looked at the pavilion on the little island in the lake, his brows drawing together slightly.
White gauze veiled the pavilion, making it impossible to get a clear look at the person inside.
Much less know what they liked or disliked.
How was I supposed to manage this? Shout across the lake a few times?
Seeing everyone in Terrace Tower watching him, Jiang Xiaobai fell silent for a moment before finally looking up at Xiao Jinxuan. "Your Majesty may not know this, but I prefer to make my appearance last!"
"So let everyone else try first."
"If they really can't manage it..."
Jiang Xiaobai paused. "It won't be too late for me to step in then!"
Li Bingzhang smiled at those words.
This brat certainly knew how to leave himself an escape route.
Sitting beside them, Xiao Zijing's eyes grew even brighter.
She looked as though she were waiting for an entertaining show.
"They have all tried already."
Xiao Jinxuan glanced toward Lakeside Pavilion. "Even I have tried, but... none of us succeeded!"
Huh?
Jiang Xiaobai froze for a moment.
Even the emperor had tried?
Normally, when an emperor opened his golden mouth, most people would not refuse him that courtesy.
Yet the person inside had actually been able to speak up. This really might be difficult.
"Jiang Xiaobai, you took first place at the Orchid Pavilion Tower. Your talent and learning are exceptional."
Xiao Jinxuan's