As soon as the music started, the area around the lake gradually quieted down.
On the platform in the center of the lake, light gradually appeared. Those with sharp eyes noticed that the light was not from lanterns, but from luminous pearls, which lit up little by little. Once the light source stabilized, a person was seen flying ashore.
Those who are close by can see that there is actually a rope pulling it for leverage, otherwise it would be impossible to fly so far.
Gu Xin had already seen who was playing the piano on the stage. Wasn't it Yuan Yuan, the guy she had been thinking about all afternoon?
Lanterns floated everywhere on the lake, and a luminous pearl shone brightly on the platform in the center of the lake, making Lu Zheng, who was playing the zither, look like an immortal.
Today he wore a white robe with wide sleeves, unlike his usual military uniform. Sitting there, he looked like a celestial being descended from heaven, untouched by worldly affairs.
When he played the most emotional part, he looked up at Gu Xin. At that moment, Gu Xin felt that she only had eyes for that handsome Yuan Yuan Ge, no one else, no river lanterns in the water, no luminous pearl on the platform, only that man, Lu Zheng.
Her heart pounded as she watched the man gaze at her with deep affection. Suddenly, Gu Xin remembered a poem her mother had taught her a few years ago, "To the Oak Tree."
Lu Zheng played "Phoenix Seeking its Mate," a piece that the people of Kuncheng and neighboring countries might not have heard of. However, today, there were not only people from Kuncheng, but also students from other parts of the Great Zhou Dynasty, as well as wealthy merchants who came to visit.
After an unknown amount of time, the song ended, but Gu Xin was still in a daze.
Someone clapped and led everyone in applause.
People from Kuncheng and neighboring countries: Although we haven't heard this piece before, it doesn't stop us from thinking it's beautiful. The music is beautiful, and the person playing the instrument is even more beautiful.
Hearing the enthusiastic applause, Gu Xin came back to her senses.
She lifted her skirt and ran in the direction of the person who had just brought out the luminous pearl and left the shore.
She saw Hua Shiyi Niang there; over there was the stage of Jieyou Pavilion for today, and the musical instruments played by the girls of Jieyou Pavilion.
Gu Xin borrowed a flute from Hua Shiyi Niang, then pulled on the rope and flew towards the center of the lake.
She changed into women's clothing when she went out at night, holding a rope, with lanterns lit, her skirt flowing, her black hair swaying, she looked extremely beautiful.
"Those, those are Young Master Gu's sisters?" Azahan muttered to himself in surprise after seeing them clearly.
To his left were people from Kuncheng, and to his right were people from the Great Zhou who had come from other places.
The person on the right doesn't recognize Gu Xin, but thinks she's extremely beautiful; the person on the left does recognize Gu Xin.
The people of Kuncheng know that the Gu family's daughters are basically disguised as men, but they don't tell anyone!
You outsiders, you've made a fool of yourselves, hmph!
They knew perfectly well that the girls in the Goddess Kingdom all thought that Miss Gu the Third and Miss Gu the Fifth were young masters and wanted to snatch them back!
Hmph, so stupid!
Gu Xin stood next to Lu Zheng with her xiao (a type of Chinese flute) in her hand and said loudly, "Dear grandpas, grandmas, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, and everyone else, today is my birthday and this Mr. Zhou's birthday. The song I just heard was a birthday gift from Mr. Zhou. Now, I'm returning the favor. I hope you can all join us in this celebration!"
Gu Xin was raised by the Gu family to be cheerful and generous. She has the naivety of a young girl and the composure of a lady from a prominent family. Her every move makes people feel close to her and like her.
Fourteen-year-old Gu Xin had already grown into a very beautiful young woman.
Her black hair cascaded down her back, her eyebrows were slender and long, her eyes were bright and captivating, her lips were red and her teeth were white and shiny, and she had two shallow dimples at the corners of her mouth. Her smile was enchanting.
Tall and slender with a slim waist, her skirt fluttered in the breeze, making her look like a fairy standing in the middle of a lake.
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