However, Bai Qu, who was watching Su Li dance, had no idea how sad Shui Mei was when she saw her.
Shui Mei, who was looking at Bai Qu with a sad expression, did not know that the king on the golden throne had taken Su Li as his substitute.
However, at this moment, Su Li was immersed in the dance. What was on her mind? No one knew.
Her dance eventually turned into a messy dance, like ink drops on a piece of paper. The direction of each step was unpredictable, but what was truly unpredictable was not Su Li's gorgeous dance, but the hearts of the people in the hall...
She slowly stopped dancing, and the posture of her toes turned into a coquettish and soft step. Her smile was just as lazy and seductive as before. Jiang Baiqu took a long time to come back to his senses from her dance. He smiled and waved at her. He seemed to want her to come back, but he didn't say anything.
However, the moment the dance stopped, he knew very clearly that the dancing woman was no longer Yi Shuimei. He thought to himself that perhaps he was still looking forward to that woman's dance, but no matter what, he could not ask her to dance.
Thinking of the Mei character that had turned into ashes and disappeared, the past was also burned away. What was left was only a burning pain that was difficult to dissipate. It was like a fire that was deeply branded in his heart.
Although Mei's ink and wash writing had disappeared, the word had become even more meaningful in her heart. At that moment, his understanding of this relationship became even clearer. In the past, the reason was that you wouldn't obey my will. You wanted to use your own perfection to conquer a woman who was equally perfect and could stand side by side with you.
And at this moment, he was even more clear that what Yue Ye had locked onto was a feeling that would be difficult to change in this lifetime. He didn't need too many reasons to love her personality, temper, and even arrogance. However, what he loved more was this unique feeling and this woman who gave him this unique feeling.
Su Li had already returned to his side, and she smiled proudly as she welcomed the cheers from the officials. She looked at Bai Qu, who seemed to be immersed in her dance, and she could not suppress her joy. She did not care what the officials said, because she knew that she was just a chess piece in the beginning. However, after spending time with him, Su Li knew that Bai Qu still loved Shui Mei.
If she had known that Bai Qu had used her as Shui Mei's substitute, she would probably have been dejected or left.
The moment the Left and Right Prime Ministers started their honey trap for Yu Li, it was destined that someone would sacrifice themselves for this political love. Who was this person?
Bai Qu? Shui Mei? Yan Jin? Or Su Li? Or the concubines who were silently raising their cups?
Right now, Su Li wanted to hear Bai Qu's praise so that she could show it off to everyone.
Su Li picked up a glass of wine, and the cold wine glass touched Bai Qu's lips. Bai Qu came back to his senses and smiled."It looks good."
Su Li frowned and said coquettishly," Is it just good-looking?”
Jiang Baiqu looked at her and had to admit that if Yan Jin and Shui Mei had never appeared in his life, Su Li's charming smile and seductive face would have been enough to move him. "It's indeed very beautiful," Jiang Baiqu said lightly.”He didn't seem to want to explain too much, but just these few words were enough to move the woman.
There was no need for repeated flowery words. Perhaps "good-looking" was the best praise at this time.
Su Li smiled and said provocatively,""Li-er already jumped, where are the sisters?”She deliberately raised her voice a little, making it seem like she was talking to Jiang Baiqu, but also as if she was talking to the people in the hall.
Right Prime Minister Gongshu Wen looked at Yi Juntian from the corner of his eyes and said with a smile,""Today, seeing this dance, I have no regrets even if I die.”He was exaggerating, as if he was deliberately provoking others. Unfortunately, he did not know that Bai Qu and Shui Mei had met because of a dance.
Or rather, the dance of the water had planted the seeds of the feelings that the two of them would secretly sprout in the future.
However, Left Prime Minister Chi Wei was also complimenting them. The sensitive officials could hear the meaning behind their words.
Yi Juntian was still smiling without saying a word, as if Yi Shuimei's performance had nothing to do with him. He was polite to everyone, but when his gaze swept across the water, it would involuntarily turn cold, like the cold light of a cold night.
At this moment, the normally upright and upright Minister of State History, Ye Zhao, also sighed."Your Majesty's dance is truly stunning. It seems that there are many things to write down today.”
Ye Zhao's family was originally a prestigious family. The Yu Li Ye family had a prominent official position a hundred years ago, but decades ago, when the Imperial Forest Fu investigated the scandal, their power was affected. But Ye Zhao had survived in this huge cleansing whirlpool, relying on his honesty and self-love that others could not compare to. He still remembered that he had been pardoned for his crimes and was reinstated when Baiqu came to court. However, what he said now was unintentional.
Sure enough, just as he finished speaking, the Right General Wei Xiang couldn't help but smile and say,""Ha, Brother Ye, I think it's too little to write only Empress?”Wei Xiang was the descendant of Master Wei's famous sword. He was appointed as the Right General, but he was ten years younger than Ye Zhao when he knew the destiny. He had the ability to compete with Yi Juntian in terms of literary and martial arts, so his official rank was higher than Ye Zhao.
Wei Xiang's words were originally unintentional, but it made people who had intentions start to make a fuss. Someone laughed and said,"I've long heard that Consort Chen is an exceptional talent. Today is such a good day, how can I not present a gift to His Majesty?”
This sentence with ulterior motives clearly wanted Yi Shuimei to make a fool of herself in public. After Yi Shuimei entered the palace, Yi Juntian's words in the court became even more unyielding. However, those who were affected by Yi Juntian's words did not know that Yi Shuimei was supposed to be a partner on the same front as them, but now she threw this huge embarrassment to Yi Shuimei.
They didn't know about the conflict between Yi Shuimei and Yi Juntian, but they all knew that Jiang Baiqu had neglected Yi Shuimei, which made them smile bitterly.
Yi Shuimei smiled coldly and did not answer. Instead, it aroused even more intense demands.
"Concubine Chen, you have the bearing of a celestial being. Why don't you show off your extraordinary talent with a dance?”
"The Empress has always been favored by His Majesty.”
All sorts of words came out of their mouths, but Jiang Baiqu had no intention of stopping them, because he was reminiscing... or rather, Su Li's dance had brought back memories for Bai Qu.
He still wanted to see how she used to be. He thought of the warmth of the past again, but it was a strong contrast with the coldness now. His heart hardened again and he did not want to smooth things over for her.
Fei Xu frowned at this moment and said indifferently," Shui Mei doesn't want to jump, why do you…" Fei Xu was just thinking about how to help her out when the person who helped her out had already stood up.
It was Yan Jin.
Yan Jin stood up with a smile. His voice that was like the sound of nature slowly sounded,"It's a great day to be listed as your family. Since you want us to celebrate for His Majesty, how can we refuse?”
Those officials had always known how powerful Yan Jin was, so their jeering voices naturally weakened. They only said,"We expect that Your Majesty also wants to…"
Yan Jin sneered and used his voice to cover that person's voice."Shui Mei is not feeling well, but how could she disobey His Majesty?”As she said this, she looked at Bai Qu and said,""Bai Qu, how can you not speak up for Shui Mei?”
Bai Qu instantly understood Yan Jin's meaning and replied with a very relaxed smile. He looked at Yan Jin with interest and said,"Don't I have you?" Bai Qu smiled brightly.
Yan Jin sighed faintly. Not many people heard it. She resumed her moving smile."Yan 'er is willing to present her skills to His Majesty and throw out a brick to attract jade.”
Her words were a hint to Shui Mei that she had to think of a solution quickly. Su Li, no matter what, your dance is nothing compared to mine.
Her arrogance was revealed in just a few words.
And the first thing they said was that the concubines would give gifts, so who would dare to have any objections? They thought at the same time that Yan Jin could not last until the end. Could it be that Yi Shuimei could still dodge and run away? Those people deliberately embarrassed Yi Shuimei, but they didn't care if it was a moment earlier or later.
Ever since Yi Shuimei entered the palace, Yan Jin had not sung a single song. At this moment, she was ready to speak. "Qin, come here." She waved her hand. Yue Ji, who had stopped playing the zither, immediately picked up her seven-stringed zither and stood up gracefully. She walked to Yan Jin and said,"This servant is deeply honored that Niangniang can use this servant's zither.”
Le Ji's smile came from the bottom of her heart. Yan Jin's musical skills were so high that it had always been widely circulated in the palace. However, there were very few people who had actually heard her play the piano.
These musicians were naturally masters of the zither, but when they heard that Yan Jin was going to play a song in the hall today, they all perked up. They even looked at Yan Jin in unison. Yan Jin's limelight seemed to be second to none, just like Su Li's.
Yan Jin thought to himself,'I'm going to crush Su Li, and then let Shui Mei crush me…'
A long time ago, Yan Jin only had one wish left: "Looking at the person you love, happiness.”
She smiled at the musician who had given her the zither. Her smile was clear and elegant, and it was very different from Su Li's charm. It was not as seductive as Su Li's, but it was a peerless beauty.
That Yue Ji seemed to have seen someone she admired. She bowed and put down her zither. Then, he smiled faintly at Yan Jin and returned the greeting.
The clamor in the hall turned into silence. Jiang Baiqu's heart was filled with anticipation.
Yan Jin had not played the zither for him for a long time, and he missed it a little. However, he did not know that Yan Jin had never played the zither very seriously. It was just a game that he played as he pleased.
However, it was different now. Everyone in the hall listened carefully to her melody. It was rumored that Yan Jin's musical skills were already above the former Huaiyin duo.
Huai Yin's zither had died out, and the two masterpieces, Purple Bamboo and Phoenix Cry, had long belonged to Yan Jin. Who else in the vast Nine Provinces could compete with Yan Jin at this moment?
Huaiyin had died early, so there was no way to compare them.
Yan Jin closed his eyes and plucked the strings with his right hand. Seven notes flowed, but they were the simplest musical scales. She smiled and slowly placed her left hand on the zither.
However, when she began to play, those people realized that Yan Jin did not want to play the zither, but to sing.
Her tune was very light, as if she didn't use any complicated techniques. She just brushed the strings and plucked them. The tune was always light, but the tune was incomparably high and deep.
Flowers bloom on the roadside, once plucked the seven-stringed lute.
Walk on, walk into the peach forest.
Flowers bloom on the roadside, and the tea leaves are gone after blooming.
To this day, the golden lute has been reduced to ashes.
The jade figure stood alone, its silhouette reflected on the silver screen.
Cold hall from the wind and rain, pour a cup of wine difficult to drink.
A hundred years of silence, when the confidant came.
To understand your heart, bow your eyebrows and sing the dragon's cry.
There were no flowery words. It was like a simple confession, acquaintance, admiration, separation, and understanding.
Her voice was so moving, delicate, gentle, and melodious. It could not be described as the sound of nature. It was a pure female voice, clear and without a trace of dust. Perhaps it was because the phoenix was extinct that they could not attract the phoenix to perch here. Everyone understood that this song was meant for Jiang Baiqu. However, this music did not seem to be suitable for this festive day.
Yan Jin only sang two verses. It was not that he had no words to say, but it was inappropriate. Perhaps it was because he could not suppress his emotions for a moment.
She began to play the zither seriously.
The simple melody turned into a complex melody, as if playing a plot of flowers blooming and competing for beauty. Then, it returned to its original state, returning to its original state. It returned to the tranquility of the mountains and rivers, the simple seven strings, the simple seven notes, and finally, it returned to the clear sound from the beginning. It was as if the last trace of water had hit the stones in the stream. Even after it flowed, the sound was still there.
Yan Jin's sigh and voice mixed together at this moment, becoming a rhythm that could never be replicated.
"Shui Mei, are you ready?"
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