My mind was racing with all sorts of thoughts, but my hands remained perfectly steady, not swaying at all.
The left hand moves up and down, while the right hand plucks, flicks, and hooks; the left hand supports the strings, while the right hand plucks and pierces. The beautiful music is not only pleasant to listen to, but also has a layered quality that is both plaintive and deeply moving.
Her slender fingers danced across the strings, like the moon, like the wind, like the passing years. When the piece ended, time seemed to stand still, and everyone's expressions froze in a daze.
After a long while, someone raised their hand and clapped, followed by a sudden burst of applause.
It was deafening.
Even Prince Zhong, who was just watching the show, couldn't help but be overjoyed and stood up abruptly. "Exquisite! Absolutely exquisite! In all my years of listening to the zither, this duet by you two today is absolutely the best!"
The Empress Dowager was also shocked. "When I was young, I also loved playing the zither and had a bit of a proud, self-admiring air about me. Compared to Madam Song now, it's like playing house."
The Empress took a large gulp of tea and said breathlessly, "Luckily, my skills are lacking; I can only listen but not play. Otherwise, after today's performance, no one would dare to even bring out their zither."
Unlike the others who were shocked and moved, the emperor was more happy and gratified. "No wonder. I always said that our Lord Song was too proud and would not even give ordinary women a second glance. So many years have passed, but he has been so affectionate towards his wife at home. What is the reason for this?"
Today I have met the daughter of the Chu family. She is beautiful and intelligent, with outstanding demeanor. She is certainly no ordinary woman.
"Guards, bestow the reward! And grant the Chu family's daughter the title of Virtuous Lady."
Princess Huixin's jaw dropped to the ground with a thud.
The Emperor actually bestowed upon her an imperial title?! That shameless Chu Shi, she deliberately hid her talents for so many years, just for this moment, right?
That's incredibly cunning!
Little did she know, Chu Yuan didn't take her seriously at all. The reason she was so focused on the performance was simply to complete the triggered task and earn points.
As Song Tangyin lowered her head, her gaze softened, filled with both amazement and admiration.
Why……
Every lady's title is earned by her husband, but his wife is so outstanding that he has no opportunity to make a difference!
The ministers: That's enough! Any more and we'll just incite hatred!
The two joined hands and expressed their gratitude.
With a beautiful wife and a handsome husband, they were a perfect match, comparable to the legendary golden couple.
Princess Huixin watched this scene with distress, her gaze slowly shifting to her left.
Her husband's features resembled Song Tangyin's somewhat, but their demeanor was vastly different.
Princess Huixin sat down angrily, pouring wine down her throat while staring resentfully at Chu Yuan.
Chu Yuan was completely absorbed, waiting for the electronic notification in her mind.
When the "ding!" sounded as promised, she finally smiled with satisfaction.
The beauty's smile was enough to captivate a nation, and her second smile could topple cities. She stunned Song Tangyin and dazzled everyone present.
He could no longer utter a single word about how much Song Tangyin doted on his wife.
If I had such a beautiful and charming wife, I would have to spoil her even more than Song Tangyin, spoil her rotten, otherwise my conscience wouldn't be at peace!
Half a year later, Chu Yuan gave birth to a son, named Song Yu.
The two sons together signify: True love lasts forever, until death do us part.
The first thing Chu Yuan did after getting off the delivery bed was to check her system points.
Name: Chu Yuan
Total points:
Chu Yuan was startled. "How can there be so many?"
Baba quickly explained, "[Little cutie, fulfilling the original owner's wishes costs 500 points for one and 1000 points for two. You already spent 500, so you have 500 left. Additionally, completing the 'Skillful Performance' quest rewards points. Having two children rewards one point, so the total is... Calculate it yourself and see if it's correct.]"
Do we even need to calculate that?
Chu Yuan hugged the blanket and rolled around happily on the bed.
Not bad, you earned a lot of points in just one dimension. Getting 1 million doesn't seem that difficult.
However, Chu Yuan frowned, "Bah, why don't you mention that you also get points for having a baby?"
"Didn't I say that?" Baba denied it.
Chu Yuan confirmed, "Yes, you didn't say that."
[...] Baba paused for a moment, seemingly lost in thought, before finally apologizing softly, "Sorry, cutie, I probably watched too many shows, my memory's a bit fuzzy."
Chu Yuan snorted coldly, "Watch less brainless dramas, or you'll become brainless yourself!"
Baba: [...]
【My little darling, all missions in this dimension are complete. Would you like to immediately transfer to the next dimension, or continue living in this dimension until you die of old age before starting the next one?】
After Ba Ba finished speaking, two options instantly appeared on the panel in Chu Yuan's mind: [Transfer Immediately] or [Die of old age].
Chu Yuan listened intently to the laughter of the crowd outside, and to Song Tangyin speaking to little Song Heng, her voice full of satisfaction, "Heng'er, this is your little brother Yuyu. When you grow up, you must protect your little brother and be a responsible and good older brother."
At this time, Xiao Songheng was not even two years old.
Reaching out to touch Xiao Songyu, she found that her younger brother was only sleeping and ignoring her, so she started looking around for her mother.
In a childish voice, she called out, "Mama~ Mama~"
Chu Yuan sighed and pressed the "Die peacefully in your sleep" button.
Although she gave birth to the children for the mission, they were still her children. She should stay with them and let them live out their lives well before going to the next dimension.
Her Yeye will understand her.
When Song Heng was five years old and Song Yu was three years old, Chu Yuan was hired by the emperor to serve as a musician for princes, princesses, and other high-ranking officials.
They even built a special "Listening to the Qin Pavilion" for this purpose.
Chu Yuan, with her two sons and a bunch of little rascals, was having such a good time, as if she were in modern times, that she had forgotten all about home.
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