Soren was slightly taken aback, then a teasing look appeared on his face as he asked with a smile, "Are you jealous?"

Emily pouted, giving Soren a resentful look, and playfully chided, "It's true that you forget old friends when you have new lovers." Her expression was as if she had suffered a great grievance.

Soren couldn't help but burst out laughing, his laughter echoing in the air as he said, "You, you're just talking nonsense. In my heart, you are all unique."

Emily snorted softly, the resentment on her face fading slightly, and said, "You're just good at coaxing people. Who knows if what you say is true or false."

Soren gazed into her eyes and said seriously, "Everything I say is true, without the slightest falsehood."

A faint smile finally appeared on Emily's face, and she lowered her head slightly, saying softly, "Alright then, I'll trust you this time for now."

At this moment, Little Mina, who was standing beside them, blinked her big eyes, looking at them curiously, and asked in a childish voice:

"Mommy, Royal Brother, what are you talking about?"

Soren and Emily exchanged a smile, and Soren bent down to pick up Little Mina, saying, "It's nothing, Royal Brother is just joking."

Little Mina nodded as if she understood, wrapping her arms around Soren's neck and giggling.

Soren looked at Emily and said, "Don't worry, leave the talent test to me. I definitely won't let Little Mina be wronged."

Emily nodded gently.

In the garden's grand square of the harem.

The servants in charge of the arrangements had been busy since dawn.

First, they cleared the area in the center of the square, covering it with a brand new, deep red carpet, the vibrant color seemingly foreshadowing the importance of the test.

Then, the craftsmen carried a square base made of hard obsidian, carefully placing the test crystal pillar in the very center of the carpet.

Around the base were carved mysterious and ancient runes, said to enhance the accuracy and stability of the test.

Next, the mages cast magic, creating a transparent energy shield above the base, the shield shimmering with faint light, like a layer of dreamy gauze.

At the same time, skilled craftsmen built an exquisite wooden frame around the shield, inlaid with various precious gems and crystals, refracting colorful light, which could magnify the test results, allowing everyone in the garden square to see.

Nicholas, with a mix of anticipation and unease, slowly placed his hands on the test crystal.

Instantly, the crystal ball flashed with light, the colors constantly changing.

When the light finally stabilized, it showed a fifth-level talent.

Nicholas's little face turned pale instantly, as if someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over his head.

His eyes were filled with despair and unwillingness, his body trembling slightly.

This level of talent was simply not outstanding in the royal family, and he had completely lost the opportunity to gain the emperor's attention and more resource support.

Whispering sounds came from the surrounding crowd, some with regret, some with ridicule, and some with indifference.

Nicholas felt those gazes like sharp thorns, piercing his heart.

At this moment, Nicholas's mind was blank.

Next, Prince Samuel took the stage, walking onto the testing platform with slightly heavy steps, his eyes filled with nervousness and anticipation.

When he placed his hands on the test crystal, the light that shone from the crystal ball finally settled, showing that his talent was only slightly better than Nicholas's, reaching the sixth level.

This result made Prince Samuel frown, his face gloomy.

The hope he had originally been full of vanished instantly, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Such talent was not outstanding among the many princes, and it would be difficult to stand out in the fiercely competitive royal family and gain more attention and resources.

Facing the crowd's fervent gazes, Soren calmly said, "I'll wait until the very end to test!

Let the other princes go first!"

As the Crown Prince, Soren naturally had the right to make this choice.

When it was the Seventh Princess, Aisha's, turn to take the stage, her steps were slightly hurried, her face with a look of both nervousness and anticipation. The moment she stepped onto the testing platform, her hands unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, silently praying in her heart: "I hope I can have a good talent, so that Father and Mother will be proud of me."

When she put her hand on the test crystal, she stared unblinkingly at the crystal ball, her lips tightly pursed, and as the light flickered, her breathing became rapid.

Ultimately, a sixth-level talent was displayed, she breathed a slight sigh of relief, and a hint of relief appeared on her face. A sixth-level talent was among the first batch of princes and princesses.

The Eleventh Prince, William, was carried onto the stage by Consort Nina. Consort Nina held her head high, seemingly full of confidence, but in reality, she was uneasy.

Consort Nina prayed secretly in her heart, hoping that her child could surpass his brothers and sisters in front of him. Only in that way would he have a chance to compete for the throne in the future.

When William's hand touched the test crystal, the light of the crystal ball began to jump, and Consort Nina's heartbeat accelerated accordingly.

When the light stabilized at a fifth-level talent, his face instantly collapsed, his originally high head also drooped down, and his eyes were full of disappointment and unwillingness.

This talent was not even as good as Samuel's.

The Ninth Princess, Serena, was a timid girl. She walked timidly onto the testing platform, her eyes filled with fear. When she put her hand on the test crystal, her body was even trembling slightly, constantly chanting in her heart: "As long as it's not too bad, as long as it's not too bad."

When she saw the fourth-level talent displayed, tears welled up in her eyes, biting her lip to hold back the tears, silently walking down the testing platform.

When Empress Elizabeth saw her little daughter Serena's devastated appearance, she felt a slight pain in her heart. However,

she quickly regained her composure, only because she had expected it in her heart.

After all, Gustav's talent itself was not high, and her own cultivation talent was even worse, only at the third level. The talents of the offspring born to the two of them were naturally unlikely to be too high.

Among the many princes and princesses, there were indeed two people with good talents. One reached the early eighth level, and the other was at the high seventh level, which made Gustav, who was hiding in the dark, barely show a smile.

Finally, Little Mina was carried onto the testing platform by Soren. Elizabeth and Gustav, seeing Soren taking such good care of Little Mina, both had a look of expectation in their eyes.

They speculated secretly in their hearts whether this child could bring a surprise.

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