"What a wonderful piano player!"
Xiao Lingyu exclaimed in admiration, and Lu Yao quickly turned her gaze towards the main seat.
"My lady, you are too kind. I have only been learning for a short time, and I can barely play three pieces for you every day."
"You're already so good at this for a beginner. I think you're as talented as Brother Jie. Mo Shu, quickly have someone bring the things in."
Soon, a vermilion lacquered and carved guqin case was carried into the room.
Mo Shu and Shang Xue took out a guqin from inside and replaced Lu Yao's guqin.
"Sister Yao'er, please use this 'Ancient Sound' to play the song again."
"Is this actually the sound of ancient times?!" Mr. Si Chujin exclaimed.
Xiao Lingyu smiled and said, "Second Master Si has a good eye. This is the ancient sound that is one of the two most unique zither sounds that all zither players in the world yearn for."
She also had another 'Ancient Xiyin' in her hands, which was given to her by Emperor Beiyi when she was learning the qin.
This 'Ancient Relic' was discovered among the confiscated property of the Cui family.
"Sister Yao'er, try it and see if you like it."
Lu Yao then used the "Ancient Sounds" to play the song she had just played.
The sound of the piano rang out again, and everyone looked shocked. It was clearly the same tune played on a different piano, and the sound was even more pleasant and soothing.
It is worthy of being the double-edged swordsmanship that all the zither players in the world yearn for.
Perhaps the piano music was too attractive, and the children who were petting the cat in the yard came into the room quietly.
Su Ningjie was a little surprised to see that it was still his second sister who was playing the piano. His second sister's piano skills had improved so rapidly in such a short period of time.
Huh?
Something doesn’t seem right. That piano is not my second sister’s!
After the song ended, Xiao Lingyu said, "Sister Yao'er, do you like this ancient relic music?"
Lu Yao was already very excited. When the female teacher mentioned the two unique musical instruments to her, she had been yearning for them and hoped to have the honor of seeing them one day. Today was a pleasant surprise. She actually played the piano with the "ancient sounds". She felt it was not real.
"like!"
"Okay then, I'll give it to you."
"This... is too valuable. I won't accept it without merit."
Xiao Lingyu said, "You have a talent for playing the zither, so you should use it well. Now that I'm pregnant, I hope you can come to my house and play a few pieces for me. The ancient music is destined for you, so please accept it."
"Thank you, Princess." Lu Yao no longer refused. She would come to the Princess's residence to play the piano every day, and the Princess could also guide her.
"...you must use it well to play the zither and improve your skills. Next year, when the grass is green and the birds are singing, I will use the ancient rare sounds, and you will use the ancient relic sounds to play a piece together. I hope that you and I can reproduce the two unique zither sounds!"
When these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked.
The princess actually has the ancient Xiyin in her hand!
The Meng family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law didn't expect that the princess would value Lu Yao so much.
Lu Yao and the princess played the piano together, both of them were excellent and must have been famous.
Because of her relationship with the princess, Lu Yao will definitely be proposed to by young men from aristocratic families in the future.
Mrs. Meng Wei glanced at Meng Zihe, whose eyes were following Lu Yao, and frowned. Her good grandson might not be able to marry the beauty!
"...Princess, can I do it?"
"You can definitely do it. You have talent and good understanding..."
"Mother." At this time, Su Ningwen entered the room. "Everyone for the banquet has arrived."
"Princess, the County Master has arrived."
As the announcement sounded, all the guests stood up and looked forward to it.
A family of six soon appeared in everyone's sight.
Everyone bowed and saluted, saying in unison:
"Greetings to the Princess Protector of the Country, may the Princess live in peace and happiness!"
"Greetings, Lord County Horse, may Lord County Horse be blessed with good health!"
It was the first time for the four siblings to see so many people bowing to their parents. The noise was so loud that they were a little scared for a moment.
Xiao Lingyu opened his mouth to ask them to excuse themselves, but suddenly he gave a look to Su Xingyi beside him, asking him to excuse himself.
Su Xingyi quickly reacted and raised his hand slightly, imitating Xiao Lingyu's behavior. "No need to be polite."
Qi Lianli held an official position, so he just leaned forward slightly and saw Su Xingyi's movements clearly.
It turns out that some things are innate!
Miao Xiantong, who was standing beside Qi Lianli, also felt the same way.
"Thank you, Princess, and thank you, Lord Ma."
Everyone stood up and looked at the couple, their eyes filled with amazement.
The aura of superiority surrounding the Princess and the Marquis of County made them afraid to speak casually.
Especially the aura of Xiao Lingyu is more intense.
Xiao Lingyu made a few simple polite remarks and left Simeng and others to build relationships with the ladies of each family.
Officials of all ranks followed Xiao Lingyu to the conference room.
Su Ningwen saw Xiao Lingyu leave and stepped forward. "Brothers and sisters, follow me to the plum blossom forest. My princess mother has prepared riddles, couplets, and poems over there... Today's winner will receive the prize my princess mother has carefully prepared."
"That's right. My mother will personally deliver the prize to the winner. I wonder who will be the lucky winner today."
Xiao Xier pulled Xu Yulan tightly and walked in front of everyone.
Her mother had told her to take Xu Yulan with her wherever she went, especially in front of her brothers and sisters.
"Come on, follow us."
After Xiao Xier finished speaking, she raised her head and stretched out her hands to Xu Yulan, "Sister Yulan, hold me."
Xu Yulan leaned over and picked her up. Xiao Xier lowered her head and kissed Xu Yulan on the forehead, "You have to coax me to sleep tonight."
"Okay, okay, Xiao Xi'er."
The young men and women watching this scene became interested in Xu Yulan. Since she could win the favor of the princess's daughter, Miss Jin Xi, she must have a close relationship with the princess.
Soon some young ladies came forward and wanted to make friends with Xu Yulan.
The young men who liked Xu Yulan introduced themselves politely.
Xu Yulan responded to them with a smile.
Little Xier, nestled in Xu Yulan's arms, was beaming with joy. Among so many handsome brothers, there must be one who is suitable to be her brother-in-law.
But she has to keep a close eye on Sister Yu Lan!
Baili Xuanlang frowned as he watched this scene, and whispered, "Eldest sister, I think those young masters from the aristocratic families have bad intentions. Who knows, they might be plotting against Miss Xu?"
"What?" Su Ning'an looked over. "They don't look like bad people. They look pretty good."
"Nephew, take a closer look. How can you call them good-looking? You can tell they're scholars who are weak and powerless. Your uncle is the one who's good-looking!"
Baili Mingde: "..."
"Second Uncle, don't be so obsessed with yourself!"
"Don't believe it? Then let me show you my charm." After saying that, Baili Xuanlang straightened his clothes and strode towards the plum blossom forest.
Baili Qingluan pursed her lips upon seeing this. Which girl does Langlang like?
Could it be?
"Mingde, how did you two meet Miss Xu on the road?"
"Ah... We robbed the Xu family's carriage outside the city, and my second uncle threatened her with a dagger."
"What?! You're all martial artists, can't you just climb over the wall and enter the city at night?" Su Ning'an said anxiously, "Even though Sister Yu Lan is a business expert and the richest person in Xishui County, she's still very timid..."
Su Ning'an told the aunt and nephew about Xu Yulan's family background.
Upon hearing this, Baili Qingluan looked towards Xu Yulan, and saw that the young ladies were looking at Baili Xuanlang in amazement.
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