When Ye Qinglan heard this voice, her eyes suddenly lit up.
This voice left such a deep impression on her. Although she had only seen his back just now, it had already left her in a state of shock and imagination. Now that she had the opportunity to see me, how could she let it go?
She was not tall, and she sat a little further away, so she couldn't see clearly. Just when she was thinking of finding a reason to stand up and take a closer look, she heard Ye Qingning smile lightly and said: "Concubine Shen, I'm sorry for this. How can such a trivial skill be worth mentioning in front of you?"
The words were very polite, but the look on Ye Qingning's face was not that at all.
After all, she is arrogant and has always secretly regarded Shen Qiuyu as her love rival. It is good that she can resist direct provocation.
Before Shen Qiuyu could say anything, the girl playing the flute smiled again: "It's such a rare opportunity today. I wonder if Concubine Shen can open our eyes?"
Ye Qingning sneered secretly and glanced at the flute girl.
Where there are friends, there are naturally rivals. This flute-playing girl's surname is Luo, and her name is Luo Miaoke. She is the youngest daughter of Prime Minister Luo. She is also the biological sister of Luo Miaoyin, who loved Gu Xinian back then.
She and Luo Miaoke were both from well-known families, and they were both arrogant and talented girls of the same age. Naturally, they were often compared with each other. However, Luo Miaoke was slightly inferior in appearance, and she always got the upper hand. Therefore, she and Luo Miaoke were both inferior in appearance. She has always been wrong. Unexpectedly, they met again at the flower viewing banquet today, so naturally they had to compete.
Luo Miao could see that she was in the limelight, so she felt dissatisfied. She actually wanted Shen Qiuyu to play a song to suppress her own limelight. Humph! Just let her go.
Thinking of this, Ye Qingning said with a smile: "Sister Luo's proposal is very much in my heart. I just don't know if Concubine Shen is willing to show her favor!"
Speaking of this, Shen Qiuyu couldn't refuse anymore, so she could only smile and said: "You two are so kind, so I have no choice but to present a song shamelessly."
Everyone was perked up when they heard this. Especially the young girls, they started whispering excitedly.
Who has never heard of the name Shen Qiuyu? However, Shen Qiuyu is famous, after all, it happened a few years ago when she was not married. Women of the same age at that time were already married, but those here are all thirteen or fourteen years old Almost no one has ever heard Shen Qiuyu play the piano. Today I want to appreciate and compare it. How does it compare to Ye Qingning?
A graceful figure stands tall and graceful.
Ye Qinglan looked over with wide eyes.
As expected, she is a very beautiful woman. She has a pointed oval-seed face. Her eyebrows are like indigo, her eyes are like autumn water, and her smile is full of smiles when she looks around. She is almost impeccably beautiful. Although her clothes are exquisite and elegant, they are not ostentatious. The elegance is even more amazing.
In terms of appearance alone, Ye Qingning is not inferior at all. But her natural elegance completely outshines Ye Qingning. It also eclipses all the young girls present. If you compare all the girls to flowers, then She is the most beautiful begonia, standing quietly on the branches, revealing its fragrance.
What a great Shen Qiuyu!
The woman who could make Gu Xinian miss her so much and let Prince Zhao Xuan forcefully marry her regardless of brotherly love is indeed extraordinary.
Ye Qinglan stared at Shen Qiuyu intently. Her eyes were filled with wonder.
Everyone present was a female family member, although it was not like a man who would lose his mind when seeing a beauty. But everyone likes to look at beauties. As soon as Shen Qiuyu stood up, everyone's eyes turned to her.
Shen Qiuyu was obviously used to being in the spotlight. She smiled like a flower in full bloom: "Sister Qingning, can I borrow your piano?"
Ye Qingning was not willing to be outshone, and smiled lightly: "Concubine Shen, please feel free to do so."
There is no need for swords and swords to exchange blows between beauties. All it takes is a faint look in their eyes. They already understand each other.
Shen Qiuyu nodded with a smile and walked slowly to the field. Ye Qingning and Luo Miaoke stood side by side, but ignored each other, only staring at the graceful figure in the field, with a trace of jealousy flashing in their eyes.
Ye Qinglan also took a closer look, and it seemed that Shen Qiuyu was at least 1.65 meters tall. Among all the exquisite and petite women, her figure became more and more slender and graceful.
Shen Qiuyu sat down gracefully, tried the sound briefly, and then began to strum the strings with concentration.
The sound of the piano is like the gurgling of a stream, or like the chirping of birds on an empty mountain, and the sound falls into people's hearts.
This piece of music seemed familiar. Ye Qinglan thought for a moment and remembered where she had heard this piece of music. The piece that Ye Qingning secretly practiced that day was this one. However, Shen Qiuyu's piano skills were obviously better than Ye Qingning's It's a lot higher. It's obviously indifferent and distant music, but it quietly touches people's heartstrings, making people unable to help but get intoxicated.
Even a layman like Ye Qinglan could hear the difference, and Ye Qingning naturally knew it right away, biting her lips unconsciously, her pretty face turning pale.
Luo Miaoke glanced at Ye Qingning intentionally or unintentionally, and smiled deliberately: "Sister Ye, in your opinion, how is Concubine Shen's piano skills?"
Ye Qingning's face looked ugly and her lips were pursed tightly.
Luo Miaoke admired Ye Qingning's ugly expression, but felt extremely happy in her heart.
This piano music was not too long, and it ended in about a few minutes. The moment the music suddenly stopped, everyone looked intoxicated, and they didn't come back to their senses for a long time. No one stood up and cheered.
Shen Qiuyu stood up with a slight smile and walked to Ye Qingning: "Sister Qingning's piano is indeed a rare and good piano."
Ye Qingning twitched the corners of his lips and forced out a smile: "It's because of Concubine Shen's superb piano skills." Most people who play the piano are accustomed to using their own piano, and if they suddenly switch to an unfamiliar guqin, they will inevitably feel uncomfortable. .But Shen Qiuyu used her piano to play more beautiful music than her...
She was completely embarrassed today!
However, Luo Miaoke came over with a smile and praised Shen Qiuyu. While talking, he deliberately glanced at Ye Qingning a few times. Forget about the depression in Ye Qingning's heart.
Only then did everyone react and gathered around one by one. Shen Qiuyu responded with a smile, her words were modest and gentle, and her demeanor and etiquette were excellent, making it impossible for anyone to find fault.
Mrs. Zheng, however, did not stand up. She glanced at Shen Qiuyu, who was being admired by the stars, and then withdrew her gaze.
Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Zheng didn't move either. They exchanged a tacit look and chose silence tacitly.
Ye Qinglan had already noticed the subtlety of the atmosphere, and a series of thoughts passed through her mind. She didn't know what happened that year, but Shen Qiuyu actually married into the prince's house in just three days. Judging from Mrs. Zheng's reaction, it seemed that There is no inside story...
Ye Qingning came back soon.
Ye Qingning was also a little surprised when she saw Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu. But she was in a bad mood at the moment, so she didn't ask any more questions. She just nodded casually and sat down next to Zheng.
Ms. Zheng knew her proud temper best. After suffering such a setback this time, she didn't know how angry she was. It was just that there were so many people in the way that it was difficult to express comfort.
Ye Qinglan didn't say anything either. Ye Qingning's face just barely had the words "I'm very irritable, don't pay attention to me" written on his face. No matter what he said at this time, he would not be able to please her, so it was better to open his mouth less.
With Shen Qiuyu's wonderful appearance, the rest of the talent show seemed a bit uneventful. Ye Qingning was not interested. He looked at it for a few times and then lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking.
Ye Qinglan watched with great interest. This was the first time for her to experience such a rare banquet. It was much more exciting than the talent contests of later generations. Each of the beautiful young girls had real talents, playing the piano or playing the piano. Playing the flute, composing poems, or writing calligraphy are all pleasing to the eye.
Gu Xiyu also watched very seriously. In fact, since she sat down, her eyes have never left the open space in the venue dedicated to performances.
Ye Qinglan thought she looked very cute, and laughed softly: "Cousin Xiyu, don't you find it interesting?"
Gu Xiyu pursed her lips and smiled. Such an occasion was also very unfamiliar to her. Generally speaking, only girls aged eleven or twelve were eligible to participate, and since she was over ten years old, she almost never I haven’t left the house yet...
Ye Qinglan asked curiously: "By the way, Cousin Xiyu, do you know any musical instruments?" There were more than a dozen girls present, and almost all of them had talents. It seemed that the nobles of the aristocratic families at this time paid great attention to them. When it comes to educating girls, Gu Xiyu should be no exception.
Gu Xiyu shook her head and whispered: "I can paint."
Painting? Ye Qinglan's eyes lit up: "Really? That's great. I like calligraphy and painting the most. Next time you have a chance, can you draw one for me to see?"
Gu Xiyu smiled and nodded. The smile was still a little timid, but it was much better than the previous timidity.
Mrs. Zheng had been paying attention to Gu Xiyu's every move. When she saw her and Ye Qinglan chatting and laughing in low voices, she felt indescribably comfortable.
At the eleventh hour, the flower-viewing feast finally came to an end.
Mrs. Xu led her daughter Zhang Yue and saw off the guests with a smile.
Before Shen Qiuyu left, she went to Mrs. Zheng and said goodbye politely. Although she was already the crown prince's concubine, she treated Mrs. Zheng with the courtesy of a junior.
Mrs. Zheng smiled politely and said: "Concubine Shen is so polite, I am really ashamed of myself. If you have free time in the future, you might as well go back to Dingguogong's mansion and walk around. The old lady is always thinking about you!" Although she said it politely , but not very sincere and enthusiastic, it was obviously just a casual comment.
Shen Qiuyu suddenly didn't notice, nodded with a smile, and then looked at Gu Xiyu: "Cousin, see you next time."
Gu Xiyu pursed her lips and lowered her head without speaking.
Shen Qiuyu hit a soft nail, but she was not angry. She smiled lightly and left gracefully surrounded by all the maids.
Ye Qingning stared closely at Shen Qiuyu's figure, with extremely complicated eyes. Zheng glanced at Ye Qingning, with a hint of suppressed anger flashing in her eyes.
Ye Qinglan was also looking at Shen Qiuyu's back, and somehow had a strong premonition in her heart. And her premonitions were always very effective.
They will definitely meet again soon... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)