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The performers who just sang and danced in the Golden Luan Hall are all artists. In both Feng Zhao Country and Xilin Country, the status of artists is very low. Although not as looked down upon as courtesans, it's not much better. Feng Xian having Xiao Ruo sing and dance in front of the entire Feng Zhao Country court along with several envoys from other countries is undoubtedly an insult to her.
The civil and military ministers of Feng Zhao Country noticed the emperor furrowed his brow slightly because of Feng Xian's words. It was clear there was no intention to make things difficult for the envoys of Xilin Country, so they kept their heads down, avoiding getting involved in this matter.
Those few envoys from other countries, however, watched Xiao Ruo and Fu Hanwen with a look as if enjoying a show. They all knew that these two envoys from Xilin Country had quite exceptional statuses.
