“I can play the zither myself,” Dugu Lianbai said with a smile.
Shen Yi replied, "This concubine wishes to have Her Majesty the Empress play the zither, for Her Majesty's zither music is truly exceptional."
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Shang Xian, who was eating melon seeds and watermelon.
Shang Xian's smile froze on his face.
That damned Shen Yi! She just wanted to be a bystander, what was he trying to do?!
Dugu Qianchen didn't expect Lan Ning to be so reckless, but wasn't this exactly what he wanted?
"Empress, you..." Dugu Qianchen asked.
Shang Xian maintained her usual smile, pretending to glance at Yu Hanzhi, her eyes icy cold.
Yu Hanzhi understood, Rong Ling also knew what it meant, but Dugu Lianbai was confused.
"Since Consort Ning has spoken, I will respectfully comply," Shang Xian said, stepping down the steps.
“Oh, Your Majesty, since Her Majesty the Empress wishes to play the zither, I happen to have a fine zither here, which was a gift from the Left Prime Minister. May Her Majesty use it?” This was Rong Ling’s source of amusement.
Dugu Lianbai gave Lan Ning a sword, so he gave Ning Jiu'er a zither. He was also very tactful and mentioned Yu Hanzhi in passing.
"Then thank you, young marquis." After seeing the zither, Shang Xian knew very well that it was the same zither that Yu Hanzhi had taught Ning Jiu'er.
Princess Rongle was a little embarrassed because she didn't expect the matter to involve the Empress.
"Your Majesty, please do as you please. I will try my best to keep up with your pace." He was as cold as ever, but Shang Xian saw a hint of a smile in his eyes.
Shen Yi still dotes on her.
Shang Xian tested the sound of the zither. She had studied the zither and was most familiar with the piece "Ambush from Ten Sides".
Shang Xian nodded to her.
Shen Yi gripped the sword, and as soon as the zither music began, the sword flowed like water under his control. This was what it meant to be as fluid as clouds and water, as graceful as a startled swan and as elegant as a swimming dragon.
Shang Xian's music is full of ups and downs and captivating; every note seems to strike a chord in your heart.
Her fingers danced across the strings, glancing occasionally at Shen Yi, at his waist...
She is truly a rare gem.
I want to touch it!
Sister, look at me! Sister, I can do it!
The more she looked, the paler Princess Rongle's face became.
The courtiers only came to their senses after the dance ended.
Rong Ling couldn't help but look at Yu Hanzhi and whispered in his ear, "Did you teach him?"
Yu Hanzhi shook his head: "I don't know."
Rong Ling was even more frustrated, not understanding what it meant.
"I didn't teach her this piece, but I taught her the piano."
Hearing their conversation, Dugu Lianbai asked in surprise, "Hanzhi, do you know Ning Jiu'er?"
"Don't tell the Emperor," Rong Ling told him to keep his voice down.
Dugu Lianbai waved his hand: "What exactly happened?"
Yu Hanzhi said slowly, "I taught her all her poetry and prose."
"Han Zhi can be considered her master."
Dugu Lianbai was completely unaware of this development.
"This must never be known to my elder brother."
It's not a matter of whether we care or not, but that this would damage our image if it got out. Ning Jiu'er is now the Empress, and Han Zhi is the Prime Minister. If this gets out, we're doomed!
"Your Majesty the Empress played the zither quite well," Shen Yi said proactively.
"Consort Ning is also one of them."
After exchanging compliments, the two returned to their seats in unison.
Their level of understanding was so high that, if Dugu Qianchen hadn't known it himself, he would have really thought they knew each other.
"Brother Emperor, I've lost!" Princess Rongle dared not admit defeat. The Empress was right there. Although Consort Ning's status was not noble, the Empress had the entire Prime Minister's mansion behind her.
Dugu Qianchen smiled and said, "I didn't expect my two beloved consorts to be so capable. What would you like, Empress?"
Shang Xian was very annoyed at being called out for no reason again.
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