All talent performances generally come with prizes, firstly to add a bit of fun, and secondly to inspire the young ladies' competitive spirits.
Song Ci also contributed a prize, nothing too extravagant, merely pulling a gold-and-jade hairpin from her hair, which didn't particularly stand out among the other prizes.
Yet, at least she donated a gold-and-jade hairpin, while Princess Consort Ji and her daughter-in-law only offered a golden hairpin, painfully given, unsurprisingly attracting some disdainful glances.
The face of Princess Consort Ji turned green; her sisters-in-law truly haven't changed their peasant mindset, valuing a few pieces of jewelry above all else. Their miserly nature remains unchanged for twenty years, infuriating indeed.
As the young ladies began to display their talents, engaging in painting, poetry, or playing instruments, Song Ci started gossiping with the nearby Princess Anping.
