It was getting late at this time, and palace lanterns were hung everywhere in the Jiaofang Hall, making it brightly lit.
A girl in a vermilion skirt was playing the piano with her head lowered, and the sound of the piano was murmuring, smooth and sweet.
This girl is about ten years old. She is halfway between a girl and a young girl. She is like a newly exposed flower bud on a branch, which has not yet bloomed, but has already begun to show its beauty.
Her appearance gradually grew longer, and she was beautiful and delicate with a heroic spirit, and her black and white eyes sparkled. Like a rare pearl, she exuded a light that no one could ignore.
The woman sitting aside and listening was about twenty years old. She had a beautiful face and a smile on her lips.
This ten-year-old girl is none other than Ah Luo.
Sitting aside and listening was naturally Xie Mingxi.
Beside Xie Mingxi, there is a girl of about four years old. This girl has a delicate appearance, black and clear eyes, and is somewhat similar to Xie Mingxi. She is Xie Yuanting's beloved daughter, Xie Zijin.
Ah Luo's ten fingers are long and slender, and when she plays the piano, they are like flowers piercing through butterflies, which makes people dazzled and amazed.
Xiao Zijin had a look of admiration and admiration on his face, and he whispered softly from time to time: "Cousin Ah Luo is so amazing!"
Xie Mingxi reached out and stroked Nadeshiko Jin's soft hair, smiling silently.
After the song ended, Ah Luo stood up with some satisfaction and said, "Mother, how about this song, "The Sands Are Falling on the Sand?"
Xie Mingxi smiled faintly: "It's acceptable."
A Luo raised her eyebrows and protested: "Is it just passable?" Tonight, with the boy Jin beside her, she was extra attentive and performed exceptionally well. She obviously played extremely well. The queen mother was really stingy in her praise.
A Luo's slight dissatisfaction was reflected on her face.
Xie Mingxi glanced at A Luo: "Come here and sit with Zijin. I'll play a song for you."
A Luo: "..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar hearty laughter sounded at the door: "I came at the right time. It seems that I will be in for a treat tonight."
Ah Luo's eyes lit up, she turned around happily and shouted: "Grandma."
It's Chief Gu Shan who's here!
Xie Mingxi also looked over with a smile.
Time seemed to have completely frozen on Gu Shanchang's body. Gu Shanchang did not look older, he was still the same as before. There were only a few strands of silver in his hair.
Gu Shan had lived in the palace for several years. He never put on makeup and wore very simple and plain clothes. At first glance, he looked particularly chic and calm.
Chief Gu came over, A'luo grabbed Mr. Gu's arm, shook it and said coquettishly: "Grandma, I practiced the piano very well tonight. The queen mother was stingy with praise and only said it was acceptable."
Chief Gu liked A Luo's coquettish and obedient look the most. He winked and said with a smile, "This is so inappropriate. Master will scold your mother later."
Then he turned around and urged: "What are Mingxi still waiting for? Go and play a song of geese on the sand. Master hasn't heard you play the piano for a long time."
Xie Mingxi responded with a smile, walked to the piano and sat down, pressing the strings lightly with both hands. Her fingers moved slowly, and the gentle and sweet piano sound poured out from her fingertips.
The fingering is no longer complicated, but the sound becomes more and more lively and sweet, making people feel like they are wandering in a warm spring day.
See the difference between superior and inferior.
Ah Luo was still smiling at first, but soon she stopped smiling. She flattened her mouth angrily, lowered her head and twisted her fingers.
The boy looked at Cousin A'luo quietly and comforted in a low voice: "Cousin A'luo, don't be discouraged. In fact, cousin A'luo's playing is already very good."
It's just that my aunt is better at playing the piano.
Gu Shanchang also laughed in a low voice and said, "Yes! Ah Luo is already very outstanding among her peers."
Brother Ji entered Songzhu Academy two years ago. Among the children studying in the palace, A Luo was the best in terms of both talent and diligence.
Ah Luo felt a little better and bravely asked the question: "Grandma, when my mother was ten years old, my mother was admitted to the Lotus Pond Academy. How do I compare to my mother?"
Gu Shanchang thought for a while and said rather tactfully: "If you practice hard for two more years, the difference should be almost the same."
A Luo: "..."
What should I do if I feel even more aggrieved?
Seeing A Luo's dejection, Chief Gu Shan couldn't help but laugh: "Why do you insist on competing with your mother? I have never seen another genius like your mother in my life."
A Luo sighed sadly.
…
Before the sound of the piano fell, another figure appeared at the door.
The young men in their twenties have lost the indistinguishable beauty of men and women when they were young. They are handsome and handsome, and have a breathtaking bearing.
This young man is none other than the Emperor of Qi, Sheng Hong.
For more than two years, no matter how busy the government affairs were, Sheng Hong would spare an hour every night to practice martial arts with A Luo.
It can be said that he is a model of Daqi's loving father.
Sheng Hong stood at the door, watching from a distance Xie Mingxi who lowered his head and played the piano.
Xie Mingxi looked up as if she had a tacit understanding. Their eyes met in the air and they smiled at each other.
The relationship between husband and wife has not faded away with time, but becomes more mellow like old wine.
A Luo, who was a little depressed, finally felt a little better when she saw her biological father. She stood up happily to greet him: "Father, why are you back so late today?"
Sheng Hong looked at his beloved daughter, and his heart was filled with pride and joy: "My family has a daughter who will grow up." "I was discussing important matters with some elders today, so I came back a little late."
A Luo subconsciously asked: "What's the important thing?"
Over the past two years, she has become accustomed to her biological father coming back before dark. Today was nearly an hour late, and A Luo couldn't help but feel curious.
Sheng Hong avoided the important points and smiled lightly: "You will know later."
Xie Mingxi knew what she was doing, but she didn't say anything. She followed Sheng Hong's words and said, "Aluo, you go to the martial arts room first. Your father and I will go there in a moment."
A Luo responded.
The boy was very curious, so he ran to cousin A Luo and gently tugged on A Luo's sleeve: "Cousin A Luo, can I also watch you practice martial arts?"
A Luo smiled and pinched the boy's tender little face: "Of course."
Gu Shanchang also got up happily and accompanied A Luo and Xiao Zijin to the martial arts training room.
"You haven't had dinner yet!" Xie Mingxi asked softly, "I'll have someone pass on some dinner."
Sheng Hong nodded slightly: "Just keep it simple."
Ready-made meals were prepared in the imperial dining room, always kept with warm water. After giving the order, the maids soon presented dinner. There were ten dishes in total, including four cold and six hot dishes.
Sheng Hong had been busy all day and was so hungry that he moved his chopsticks as fast as he could.
Xie Mingxi felt distressed and amused, and helped Sheng Hong twice.
After Sheng Hong filled his stomach, the couple got up and went to the martial arts training room together. They whispered in a low voice: "Have you discussed with the elders about reducing the vassal status?"
"Um."
"How did the elders react?"
"It's about as expected." Sheng Hong's eyes flashed slightly and his voice was extremely low: "The elders don't fully agree. According to the ancestral practice, this reason cannot be broken easily, so they come to advise me, a stubborn emperor."
