As the long night stretched on, a melodious zither tune suddenly drifted through the quiet Imperial Garden, its graceful notes flowing gently through the air.
The group of people in the corridor stopped in their tracks.
The young emperor turned sideways, hands behind his back, and looked into the distance.
The other palace maids and eunuchs also looked into the distance.
Who is playing music in the Imperial Garden late at night?
If it were the late emperor's harem, the concubines would try every means to perform their talents in order to win the emperor's favor.
However, the current emperor is Puyang Tang.
He was a tyrant, a demon who only knew how to kill.
Who would be so reckless as to try and get his attention?
However, when everyone saw the woman in white sitting cross-legged...
Suddenly, a strange idea popped into my head.
The melodious and continuous sound of the zither was like a mountain spring winding its way from a secluded valley, flowing gently and soothing the restless emotions in people's hearts.
A woman in flowing white robes, high above, was veiled in white, making it impossible to see her face clearly.
The woman maintained a dignified demeanor while playing the guqin, like a celestial fairy, someone to be admired from afar but not to be trifled with.
This unfounded idea influenced everyone.
"So beautiful..."
"The music is so beautiful... Is she a fairy?"
"She must be a fairy..."
Playing the zither under the moon certainly creates a beautiful and evocative atmosphere, especially since the woman is wearing a veil, making one very eager to see her face.
Mysterious and alluring.
Only the young emperor and Eunuch Gao remained unmoved.
Having seen this kind of scene many times, Eunuch Gao remained calm, even a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
Puyang Tang gazed wistfully at the distance.
Seeing everyone standing there dumbfounded, Su Ruxue knew she had succeeded halfway and played the guqin even more energetically.
The music flowed out like a gentle stream through the heart, soft, tranquil, soothing, and comforting.
At this moment—
Suddenly, the sound of a flute drifted through the air.
"Waaaaah—"
The sharp sound of the xiao (vertical flute) pierced the night sky, like a lament or yearning, instantly disrupting the rhythm of the zither music.
Hearing this flute music immediately jolted everyone awake.
The sharp sound pierced the eardrums, as if someone were sawing and grinding against the ear, tormenting the mind.
How could there be such an awful sound from the flute!
The eunuchs and palace maids covered their ears, their faces showing pain.
The sound of the xiao (vertical flute) grew closer, suppressing the sound of the qin (zither).
Su Ruxue's face turned extremely ugly, and her fingers couldn't help but quicken the rhythm, making the soft piano music more melodious.
In an instant, the sounds of the flute and the zither intertwined.
This is no longer an auditory pleasure, but a painful torment.
A graceful figure walked in from the corridor.
The sound of the flute was also very close to my ears.
The mournful sound of the flute was not only sharp but also carried a melancholy tone, its plaintive and tearful lament making one want to weep.
Puyang Tang turned around and looked at the girl walking towards him in the distance.
Listening to such an unpleasant sound from the flute.
The young emperor actually revealed a slight smile.
The eunuchs and palace maids looked surprised.
Su Ruxue followed the gazes of the crowd.
When they saw a girl walking alone in the corridor, playing a white jade flute as she went.
A hint of jealousy flashed in Su Ruxue's eyes.
The girl's bright, watery eyes were filled with laughter, and the dim, warm light shone on her, adding a touch of warmth to her.
A beautiful woman looks more beautiful the longer you look at her under the lamplight.
A cool night breeze lifted the girl's skirt, her black hair floated slightly, and her red embroidered hair ribbon fluttered in the wind.
This scene is deeply etched in people's hearts.
As the girl stepped into the moonlight, a smile appeared on her exquisite and beautiful face.
All the brightly blooming flowers in the Imperial Garden paled in comparison.
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