Reasoning

Gu Ruxue got so nervous that she finished another song, but there was still no sign of the phoenix in the sky.

Gu Ruxue lost the calmness on her face. She tried several more times, yet no phoenix was seen anywhere.

The ladies in the garden were all uneasy. The Princess Consort had totally embarrassed herself, yet they did not dare to laugh. They were also busy thinking about how to help her out on this occasion. Otherwise, they would be scolded by their families when they returned home, rather than get praised.

The Second Lady of the Chu Family became even more anxious. She had not expected that the whole thing would turn out to be such a mess.

When the Princess Consort's maid came to her with the invitation, she had stressed confidently that she should mention the topic. She feared nothing, but it seemed that the phoenix was not to be called at all.