Chapter 243 – Presenting Gift in Public 2

The words of the fourth princess were directed at Imperial Concubine Ming, as she spoke her heart out.
Imperial Concubine Ming's face sank.
The tenth prince she gave birth to, has already presented a gift just now. It was a statue of the Buddha carved from amber. Although it was precious, it was not very outstanding.
If she was crushed by the fourth princess again, she would lose face today.
However, she couldn't let Imperial Concubine Duan take the limelight.
She then smiled and giggled, "The gifting has not even ended yet,right? There's still Little Seven."
Imperial Concubine He could not help laughing.
"Sister Imperial Concubine Ming, don't you think that this girl without a mother can really come up with something better? I think that maybe your mind ..."
She covered her mouth with a handkerchief and kept laughing.
Imperial Concubine Ming also felt a little guilty, but at that moment, she definitely shouldn't flinch.
"That's not definite. Maybe Little Seven can be the spotlight for tonight."
If Imperial Concubine Ming gave in, then everything would be fine.
However, she didn't want to give in.
It was because she saw the subtle action between Ye Qingli and Little Seven which gave her confidence.
Imperial Concubine Duan then said with a smile, "Well, why don't we have something new this time, how about asking the emperor to make a judgment?"
Emperor Yun An was obviously quite interested, and laughed: "My lovely concubine's idea is very good. So, I want today to be lucky. The gift that most satisfies me and all the present ministers, I will give her a residence! I will also prepare a separate residence for the winner outside the palace if the winner is a daughter! If it is a son, I will give him my treasured sword! "
The fourth princess said joyfully, "Thank you, Father!"
After that, she lifted up the black cloth.
In the center of the large cross-shaped wooden frame was a bird cage.
Inside was a bird with verdant and colourful feathers.
Imperial Concubine Duan smiled, covering her mouth.
"This bird is really pretty, so peaceful. You are so thoughtful."
However, in her voice, there was a hint of sarcasm in it.
After all, as the head of the harem, what exotic items had she not seen before?
Although the bird presented by the fourth princess was indeed beautiful, it was not outstanding.
"Emperor Father, Imperial Concubine!"
The fourth princess raised her head proudly, "My bird is special!"
As she said, she glanced back at Ye Qingli fiercely.
Ye Qingli was playing with a cup, ignoring the provocation of the fourth princess.
The fourth princess felt like she had punched cotton, so she snorted angrily.
Emperor Yun An said with interest, "An Ning, then what is so special about this bird?"
The fourth princess proudly stretched out her hand and flicked its head.
"Speak!"
The people around were surprised.
How could this bird talk?
Sure enough, it opened its mouth and said the words "May you live a long life!"
The emperor and Imperial Concubine Duan both widened their eyes.
Apparently, they have never seen such a strange bird before.
[I am pretty sure there is a bird that can learn human speech that's not a parrot in China, the crested myna, but ain't beautiful (colourful) though. Unless you like jet black feathered bird.]
Then the fourth princess flicked it two more times.
The bird spoke again.
"May the spring stay eternally!"
Imperial Concubine Duan smiled and covered her mouth.
"An Ning, you are truly attentive. This bird, me and your emperor father liked it very much."
The fourth princess was not over yet.
"Emperor Father, Imperial Concubine, I have trained this bird carefully. It hasn't performed yet."
"Oh, what else can it do?"
Emperor Yun An said with a smile.
The emperor was interested, and no one would not stop him from finding out.
The fourth princess opened the cage cheerfully.
Looking proudly at Ye Qingli's position.
Chu Tian Ge sat beside Ye Qingli. Staring daggers at the fourth princess.
She snorted coldly, "Hump! The villainess is being proud!"
Ye Qingli shrugged.
"Don't worry, she's going to be unlucky."