Chapter 344: The two of them were alone, a man and a woman, and there was no one else around
"But, Miss, don't forget that Lan Xiyue loved the prince madly before. She is the kind of person who is easily tempted by other people." There was a hint of contempt in the maid's words, as if she had already defined Lan Xiyue's character.
Upon hearing this, Wen Lingling curled up her lips into a meaningful smirk, her eyes flashing with calculation. "If Lan Xiyue is really entangled with another man, with the Regent's murderous nature, Lan Xiyue will be dead. Let's go and find out if Lan Xiyue is cheating on the Regent."
After that, the two of them moved quickly in the sea of flowers, looking for Lan Xiyue.
At this moment, Lan Xiyue was walking alone on a remote path. It was quiet and deserted, with only the rustling sound of petals in the breeze.
Lan Xiyue looked around and made sure that there was no one around. She closed her eyes and with a thought, she flicked her fingertips. The originally gorgeous hibiscus and zinnia flowers were picked up as if by an invisible hand and instantly stored in her space.
Looking at the bare land, Lan Xiyue's mouth twitched and she hurried away.
Not long after she turned around, a melodious flute sound came floating on the wind. She was very familiar with the melody. It was the "Love Song of the West Sea" that she had taught Qingluan in Lichunyuan before.
After passing through one flower patch after another, Lan Xiyue finally saw the person playing the flute.
Was it him—Lu Jingzhou? He was dressed in white, whiter than snow, standing among the flowers, his flute playing melodiously, like the sound of nature. How could he know this tune?
Seeing Lan Xiyue's arrival, Lu Jingzhou was also slightly startled. The sound of the flute suddenly stopped. He slowly walked towards Lan Xiyue with a gentle smile on his face. "Miss Lan, what a coincidence, we meet again."
Lan Xiyue's eyes sparkled with curiosity and inquiry. "It's not a coincidence. I was drawn here by the sound of the flute. Master Lu's music is truly enchanting."
Lu Jingzhou smiled slightly, "This piece of music is not my own creation, but a piece of music I heard by chance. I thought it was beautiful, so I learned it."
Lan Xiyue raised an eyebrow. "Oh? I wonder where Mr. Lu learned this?"
"No, yes, I heard it a while ago at Lichunyuan." Lu Jingzhou's voice was as gentle as jade, and he looked at Lan Xiyue in front of him with a hint of embarrassment. "Miss Lan, please don't misunderstand me. I heard that there was a girl in Lichunyuan who was an outstanding zither player. The music she played was like the sound of nature, so I went with a friend to listen to her and wrote down the tune. It was all the rage in the capital a while ago. I didn't expect a girl from Lichunyuan to be so talented and able to compose such a beautiful piece."
Upon hearing this, Lan Xiyue realized that this was the case. She thought to herself, this was not composed by the girl from Lichunyuan. She had played it in Lichunyuan before and taught it to Qingluan. This tune is the masterpiece of modern teacher Daolang, "Love Song of the West Sea", which is also widely acclaimed in modern times and even spread overseas. Unexpectedly, it was also loved in ancient times.
She smiled slightly and said, "I am sorry for disturbing Mr. Lu's leisure. I will take my leave now." She bowed slightly and turned to leave.
Seeing this, Lu Jingzhou hurriedly tried to persuade her to stay. "Hey! Miss Lan, you're too polite. Since you're here, why don't you listen to a new piece I composed while traveling these days? I'm worried no one would appreciate or comment on it, so why not ask Miss Lan to taste it for me?"
Lan Xiyue heard this and thought that he was her brother's good friend, so she nodded and walked to a nearby stone to sit down. "Great, it's my great honor to have the opportunity to listen to Master Lu's new music today."
Seeing this, Lu Jingzhou smiled even more. He took out an exquisite jade flute from his sleeve and gently put it to his lips, "Then I, Lu, will show you my humility." As he finished speaking, a melodious and affectionate flute sound instantly spread, like a clear spring in a mountain stream, or a breeze in the forest, which made people feel relaxed and happy and intoxicated.
At this moment, Wen Lingling and her maid were anxiously searching for Lan Xiyue in the garden. They searched around and around, but still couldn't find any trace of her. "Damn it! Where on earth did Lan Xiyue go?"
At this moment, the maid suddenly pointed to the left and asked in surprise, "Miss, do you hear the sound of a flute?"
Wen Lingling calmed down and listened carefully. Sure enough, a melodious flute sound came with the wind, like the sound of nature.
She had an idea and quickly made a "Shh! Keep your voice down" gesture to the maid, and the two of them followed the sound of the flute and quietly walked to the left.
As the distance closed, the sound of the flute became clearer, as if it could penetrate people's hearts and strike their souls. Wen Lingling couldn't help but be attracted by this beautiful music, and her steps became more and more brisk. She thought to herself: This flute sounds so beautiful, could it be Lu Jingzhou?
When the master and servant approached and hid stealthily behind a thick tree, Wen Lingling's eyes flashed with a sinister smile, "Lan Xiyue, I finally found you." Wen Lingling whispered coldly in her heart, with a barely perceptible sarcasm at the corner of her mouth.
Her eyes lingered between Lan Xiyue and Lu Jingzhou. "I didn't expect you were really with Lu Jingzhou, a single man and a single woman. Who would believe you if you said there was nothing wrong with you?"
She suddenly pulled the maid beside her, and the two of them retreated carefully.
As she turned around, Wen Lingling glanced back with a cold smile, which contained a deep meaning. "Lan Xiyue, you're finished."
After leaving, she whispered to the maid, then quickened her pace, already having a plan for the next step in her mind.
Wen Lingling found Nalan Mei, who was immersed in painting at the moment. Wen Lingling approached Nalan Mei, bowed, and whispered, "Princess, I have something to tell you."
Nalan Mei looked up, her eyes showing a hint of impatience. This Wen Lingling was really annoying. If she hadn't instigated her, she wouldn't have lost all the silver bills she collected when she entered Furong Garden today. In addition, Lu Jingzhou's indifference made her even more annoyed. Now when she saw this Wen Lingling, she disliked everything about her.
"What's the matter? Tell me." Nalan Mei's tone was cold.
Wen Lingling looked around and noticed that there were many people in the room. "Princess, this place is a little inconvenient. Please follow me."
Nalan Mei frowned, "If you have something to say, just say it here. Can't you see that I am painting?" She was still thinking about finishing the painting of the sea of hibiscus flowers and asking Lu Jingzhou for some advice, so that she would have a chance to get close to him.
Wen Lingling looked around, her eyes shifted, and she deliberately said loudly, "Princess, I saw Lan Xiyue alone with a man. They were alone and there was no one else around."
As soon as these words were spoken, the brush in Nalan Mei's hand fell to the ground, ink splashed everywhere, and the carefully drawn picture of the sea of hibiscus flowers was instantly destroyed.
"What did you say?"
Wen Lingling was secretly pleased when she saw this, "I saw it with my own eyes, it's absolutely true."
Many people looked over and talked and gave orders.
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