163 Xuanping Marquis (second shift)

Li Wanwan, falling short skill-wise compared to Gu Jinyu and Zhuang Yuexi, ended up tied with Zhuang Yuexi for second place in this round.

Despite keeping her first-place position, Gu Jinyu felt little joy.

The performance had been outstanding; she felt completely overshadowed.

Only after hearing from the Empress that the Crown Princess had invited musicians from the palace for the examination did she decide to choose a more impressive piece. Otherwise, any piece would have sufficed to win the relatively minor competition.

She didn't realize it would be that bad if she hadn't revised her choice.

Winning first place with her masterful skill wouldn't have attracted any criticism.

Now, compared to Li Wanwan, her piece seemed more like a joke.

Gu Jinyu never dreamed that her limelight would be snatched away by the seemingly unimpressive Li Wanwan.