As Hua Qingcheng finished speaking, everyone turned their attention to Ye Ling'er.
Ye Ling'er remained calm and composed as she bowed to Hua Qingcheng. She then spoke softly, "Your Majesty, since the Emperor has established this competition to recruit a wife for His Majesty, then Ling'er is naturally participating in the competition to win the championship and become His Majesty's wife."
Hua Qingcheng nodded, thinking that this guy was quite straightforward and that his answer was indeed correct. She looked at Ye Ling'er with a sullen expression and asked sharply, "Then what makes you think you are worthy of Qingguo and qualified to be his wife?"
Facing the Emperor's questioning, Ye Ling'er responded calmly, "Your Majesty, Ling'er has already passed the tests Your Majesty set. After all... these rules were set by Your Majesty, weren't they? If you believe that Ling'er, who has passed all the tests, is not qualified to compete for the position of consort to the Emperor's uncle, then there's something wrong with the rules."
Hua Qingguo, sitting next to Hua Qingcheng, glanced at the woman in front of him, speaking so eloquently, and couldn't help but smile. He thought to himself, this woman is quite bold, actually daring to question the rules set by the king of a country.
However, the faint smile on Hua Qingguo's handsome face showed that he was in a very happy mood at the moment.
Hua Qingcheng first glanced at Hua Qingguo, then her gaze lingered between the other contestants for a moment before she solemnly stated, "I declare that Zhao Ling'er and Ye Ling'er will both advance to the final round. As for who Qingguo will ultimately choose, whether it's both or neither, I... will not interfere."
After saying that, she stood up from her seat, turned around and left the imperial garden.
However, when Hua Qingcheng left, she placed the one-month-old tiger cub that she had just held in her arms on a stool beside her.
This little tiger cub who looks like a kitten has a complicated origin. He is Bai Xun, the grandson of Bai Ling and Hong Fu.
After Hua Qingcheng left, Bai Xun acted as a supervisor and messenger, worrying about his great uncle's marriage.
"Master Hua, you are polite!" Zhao Linger waved her folding fan gently, bowed to Hua Qingguo again, and said seriously, "I come from the Zhao family, a century-old family with a deep family heritage. Even if I marry into the Hua family, I will bring a generous dowry. Moreover, Linger truly admires Master Hua, and is in no way greedy for the Hua family's wealth or status."
Upon hearing this, Hua Qingguo glanced at Zhao Linger indifferently without denying it. Then she turned her gaze to Ye Linger, motioning her to speak.
Ye Ling'er looked at Hua Qingguo meaningfully, without saying anything, but took out a jade flute from her arms and slowly placed it to her lips.
As Ye Ling'er's warm breath gently blew out, the melodious sound of the flute immediately echoed throughout the entire imperial garden. The surrounding air seemed to become fresher and fresher. The sound was crisp and pleasant, like the sound of nature, intoxicating.
At this moment, a miracle quietly occurred. The butterflies that had been quietly nestling in the flowers seemed drawn by a mysterious force. They gracefully flew away from the flowers and danced joyfully around Ye Ling'er. Their wings, as thin as cicada wings, shimmered with a myriad of colors, like a brilliant dream, enchanting the senses.
Afterwards, the birds that were originally sleeping in the distant woods were also awakened by the melodious flute sounds. They flew out from the woods in groups, circling and soaring in the air. The crisp and melodious chirping sounds and the melodious flute sounds intertwined with each other, together interpreting a touching symphony.
At that moment, the entire sky seemed to transform into a world filled with fantasy, overflowing with vibrant life and energy. Ye Ling'er's flute seemed to possess a unique magic that could awaken the souls of nature, allowing them to fully display their most charming and brilliant side.
The people in the capital of Laifeng Kingdom were shocked by the spectacular scene. They stopped what they were doing and stopped to admire this rare beauty.
At the same time, in the imperial garden of the palace, at this wonderful moment, time seemed to freeze, and everything became so peaceful and beautiful.
"Ling'er~"
Hua Qingguo suddenly stood up from her seat and quickly walked over to Ye Ling'er. She looked at her with a complicated expression and asked softly, "Where did you get this jade flute?"
Ye Ling'er stopped playing, looked up at Hua Qingguo, and said slowly, "Outside the southern suburbs of Youzhou City."
Hua Qingguo's body trembled slightly when he heard this, and tears flashed in his eyes. He tried hard to control his emotions, closed his eyes slightly, and then opened them again, and said in a trembling voice: "Can you let me see?"
Ye Ling'er nodded and handed the jade flute to Hua Qingguo without hesitation.
Hua Qingguo took the jade flute and held it tightly with both hands, as if feeling something. He could no longer hold back his tears, which fell uncontrollably onto the jade flute, where a delicate pink peach blossom blossomed. The peach blossom was like a bright pearl, inlaid on the jade flute, emitting a charming light.
Ye Ling'er's eyes widened, watching in disbelief. The flute, originally emerald green, had suddenly blossomed with a peach blossom after Hua Qingguo shed tears! This scene left her incredibly shocked and bewildered.
Hua Qingguo gently stroked the flute, the magic flute he had left behind in Youzhou in his previous life, his heart filled with emotion and longing. He didn't know why this jade flute ended up in Ye Ling'er's hands, but he knew it must have special meaning.
"Ling'er, can you tell me how you got this jade flute?" Hua Qingguo asked softly.
Ye Ling'er nodded and said slowly, "A few months ago, I was traveling north to Yuheng County. When I was passing through the southern suburbs of Youzhou City, it suddenly started to rain heavily. As it was already late at night, I had no choice but to hide in a cave. This jade flute was found in the cave at that time."
"I see." Hua Qingguo nodded thoughtfully, his eyes fixed on the jade flute in his hand, as if he could see the past through it. After a moment, he looked up at Ye Ling'er, hesitated for a moment, and then asked cautiously, "I wonder... could you give it to me?"
Ye Ling'er's lips curled slightly, and a cunning light flashed in her beautiful eyes, but she shook her head and said seriously: "No! Because I had a dream the night I picked up this jade flute. In the dream, there was a handsome young man in white. He told me that this was his flute and I couldn't give it to anyone else. I could only give it to my husband." After saying that, she winked playfully and looked at Hua Qingguo with a smirk on her face.
Hua Qingguo's heart trembled when he heard Ye Ling'er's words. Perhaps this was fate, the destiny between him and Ye Ling'er.
After all, he had lost the magic flute for seventeen years. The cave might have been visited countless times by humans and animals, but no one or animal had found the jade flute. This was obviously not in line with common sense.
Or perhaps it could be said that Ye Ling'er is the destined person for Hua Qingguo.
Thinking of this, Hua Qingguo felt relieved and smiled slightly. A brilliant smile blossomed on his handsome face. He whispered, "Then I will be your husband..."
After saying this, he put the jade flute to his lips and began to play it softly.
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