Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Bella/Don’t act rashly, Hein…
Even when she sat on the piano stool, Lilith's mind was still blank.
She did receive an aristocratic education, but it was rarely displayed at such a grand banquet.
Lilith's fingers trembled uncontrollably when she thought of her mother's stern look.
"Relax and choose your best piece."
The people around him remained calm and composed, and even had time to speak out to comfort their partner.
"Thank you, Miss Norman."
Lilith paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and finally calmed her pounding heart.
The crowd watching was far away and only saw two people sitting there for a long time before the meal started.
Mrs. Howard, full of confidence in her daughter, smiled and said, "I suppose Lilith is giving Miss Norman some last-minute advice. Oh, I always taught her to be humble and friendly, and it seems she understands it perfectly."
"Yes, I hope Miss Howard's advice can help the future Duchess save some face." Mrs. Saxony smiled wryly.
At this moment, the first piano sound was heard.
Lilith pressed the piano keys, and soon, another pair of hands followed suit.
The smooth notes flowed out and floated over the gorgeous banquet hall, sounding unexpectedly beautiful.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, looking at the harmonious duet performance in disbelief.
"Oh, that's a good start," Mrs. Saxon deadpanned. "But the simple and beautiful beginnings of things are always a hindrance to the end, Mrs. Howard."
"Yes, yes!" Mrs. Howard froze. "It must be that silly girl Lilith who is helping her!"
Mrs. Saxon turned her head away, pursed her lips, and did not answer.
Mrs. Howard looked anxious and wanted to go up and scold her daughter!
They wanted to see Spencer make a fool of himself! Otherwise, who would want to listen to a mediocre concert?!
But things are developing in the opposite direction.
The piano music became more fluent and natural, and with the spontaneous addition of the cello band, it made a qualitative leap.
Lilith gradually immersed herself in it, and her fingers were no longer stiff.
Her fingertips flew across the black and white keys, and she seemed to have returned to the carefree days of practicing the piano.
Yes, her favorite thing is practicing the piano.
That would allow little Lilith to escape her mother's grasp and have a moment of respite.
So no matter how hard or tired she was, she refused to stop.
In the ocean of music, there is the fragrance of flowers, the singing of birds, and the warm sunshine... Lilith wants to transform into a swallow, escape from the gorgeous cage, and fly into the sky.
The music reached its climax. Lilith closed her eyes, and her flying fingers expressed her silent cry.
She didn't notice that her partner beside her kept up with her pace without any pressure, and even lifted her up with ease, helping her reach the top.
The eyes of the crowd were no longer joking, and some people had already heard the brilliance of this passionate music!
Lilith's performance is like the cry of a young goose. She screams in pain through the notes, and her skillful fingering pours out the pain that she has ruminated on over and over again in the past.
The other hand is the spring rain that moistens everything silently, and it is also the vast and deep ocean.
She didn't do any fancy tricks, she just created a rain for the young geese.
Amid the roar of torrential rain and thunder and lightning, the cries of the young geese seemed thrilling.
When she screamed at the top of her lungs, the heavy rain gradually subsided and turned into a drizzle, gently soothing her scars.
The young geese landed and the sound of rain gradually stopped, becoming a patter.
As the music gradually faded away, Lilith slowly opened her eyes.
There was sparse applause from the crowd, praising the performance of that passionate piece of music in advance.
On the second floor, the queen finished her meeting and walked out of the conference room following the sound of music, followed by the nobles of various families.
Under her lace hat, the Queen closed her eyes and tapped the railing with her fingers to the rhythm.
"It's Reinhardt's Piano Duet Variations in D Major." She looked admiring and turned around to ask, "Whose family is the young performer from?"
Duke Howard had already spotted his granddaughter and nodded with a smile, "Your Majesty, it's my little granddaughter, Lilith."
"What about the other one?" the Queen asked casually.
Heinrich's eyes moved slightly as he looked at the figure not far away.
Next to the piano, a blonde girl in a light green dress sat elegantly, her slender swan neck shining with a lustrous white light. She was truly the focus of the crowd, and people couldn't take their eyes off her.
"Your Majesty, this is my fiancée, Audrey Norman."
"Oh, it's her." The queen chuckled.
The variations were coming to an end, and at the same time, the Queen dismissed her ministers and told them to go downstairs to enjoy the music. Heinrich was about to leave when the Queen's voice rang out, "Hein, you stay."
Heinrich paused, returned to the Queen, and followed her gaze again.
Downstairs, Lilith returned from her journey in the world of music. When she looked up, she saw her mother winking at her seriously and anxiously.
My heart trembled and my fingers unconsciously played a wrong note!
The sound was like a pebble hitting a gentle stream, so sudden that she froze instantly, even her knuckles turned white!
It's over, completely over.
Lilith's heart sank to the bottom, and a huge panic surged in her heart! Her mother's harsh rebuke seemed to ring in her ears. All the days and nights of repeated practice were wasted!
She knew her mother's good intentions and she also understood her mother's expectations for today!
Lilith's lifelong goal was to become a perfect lady and marry into a noble family. If she could marry a noble from a higher class, it would be a model of success in life...
But it was all ruined! Ruined by a wrong note...
In a thousandth of a second, Lilith felt that her life had become bleak and her eyes were filled with tears.
Just as it was about to fall, a hand nimbly corrected the wrong note she had played, slid it back to its original position, and cleverly covered it up with a chord.
Like a stream flowing around pebbles and then returning steadily to the river channel.
The young goose was about to fall into the abyss, thinking it was doomed to death. But when it opened its eyes, it found itself lying in the palm of a warm hand.
The sound of the dripping rain gradually faded away and the sky cleared up.
The performance is over.
Lilith's lips trembled and she slowly raised her eyes.
She looked at Isabel, her heart filled with bitter emotions that were hard to describe.
Tears flowed unconsciously, but the imagined warm hand was actually cold and quickly wiped away her tears.
"Don't cry, no one can hear it."
Isabel took her hand, stood up and nodded to everyone.
There was silence for a few seconds, followed by thunderous applause.
“Excellent!”
“Perfect performance!”
"Two outstanding ladies! Congratulations!"
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In the crowd, Mrs. Saxon looked extremely unhappy and was the first to leave.
Mrs. Howard was half happy and half angry! Looking at Lilith and Isabel holding hands, she rolled her eyes fiercely!
Second floor.
The Queen looked at Heinrich and chuckled, "Hein, it seems you have a fiancée who is virtuous and helpful."
For experienced connoisseurs, it is not difficult to hear that clever rescue.
Heinrich stared at the noisy crowd and was silent for a long time. "Thank you for your choice."
The queen was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "Hein, you are the only bloodline left by my sister. I have the responsibility to protect your life, including choosing a wife for you who may be of humble origin, but who can at least stay alive by your side."
The majestic queen also reveals her true feelings when facing her loved ones.
Heinrich had a blank expression on his face, but his clenched fists relaxed unconsciously.
He looked at the girl downstairs who was chatting and laughing with someone, and said in a cold voice: "Don't you know how many people are worried about my life, let alone my wife who is standing next to me?"
A stranger, who although came from a humble background was quite intelligent, who relied on her intelligence to do evil things and had no idea of her own place...a lady named Audrey Norman.
"Are you worried that Miss Norman will follow in the footsteps of those four?"
"No, I just don't like interfering in other people's fates, and I don't like others interfering in my fate even more." Heinrich spoke quickly, paused, and lowered his eyes. "Cancel the engagement for me, Your Majesty."
The queen was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "We can wait a little longer. Maybe she will give us a surprise."
Downstairs, Isabel seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up.
Looking into those ice-blue eyes, Heinrich remembered that in that short time, he had witnessed many dazzling moments of this girl.
"Indeed, she is different," he said to the Queen, looking at Isabel. "But Charvez has ruined enough lives without another."
"I don't seek perfection in my life." He paused, his dark pupils burning with unfathomable emotions. "For the rest of my life, all I want is revenge."
Even standing at the pinnacle of the empire, the young duke had moments when he was crushed to a pulp by the sky above him.
On the day of inheriting the title, the young man, who learned the truth, was covered in blood and took away the Spencer family scepter in full view of everyone.
The high God gave him a crown and led him to take the oath.
From that day on, hatred and power went hand in hand, entwining the young man's life like vines.
Those compassionate pale golden eyes appeared in his later dreams, often turning into an icy stare that drove him mad like a poisonous snake.
The bright red blood on the battlefield seemed to merge with the scarlet robe on the platform.
The so-called compassionate God is merely the embodiment of power, capable of reaping countless lives in an instant.
Heinrich looked at the singing and dancing downstairs, with a flicker of sarcasm in his eyes.
The well-dressed gentlemen and ladies, the self-proclaimed noble families, the so-called seven electors, the layer upon layer of struggle for power, are nothing more than puppets on the chessboard of the Supreme God.
A hand patted his shoulder.
"Don't act rashly, Hein." The queen's eyes shone with a calm light. "There will be a day of victory, but not now."
Heinrich said nothing and turned away.
The queen watched the young duke walk away. Knowing that her nephew was unruly, she just sighed and looked away.
The first secretary, Lorna, stepped forward and nodded. "Do you want Miss Norman to come up?"
"No need." The queen pondered for a moment and shook her head.
Lorna hesitated: "You seemed to have some admiration for her just now."
"It's just my admiration for the talents of an ordinary noble lady." The queen chuckled, her eyes deep. "Let's go, we still have a lot to do."
"yes."
Luna lowered her eyes and understood what he meant.
The Queen, the Duke of Spencer, and even the Electors control another world.
Even though Audrey Norman was a Duchess, no matter how dazzling she was, she was just one of the ladies downstairs.
I can’t reach this level, let alone reach the Queen’s presence.
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Author's note: I can't add more chapters, woooooo! I'm so anxious I'm running around on the plane. I'll be back at the end of the month and write it! I really can't afford to waste time these days. Adults, please bear with me and remember to come visit me every day. I can do anything. Unbuttoning.jpg (bushi)
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