readytorunbook Chapter 122: Pipa
Chapter 122: Pipa
He felt warm in his heart, but also nervous.
After all, he knew that Lin Wanqing had not been involved in these talents too much because her family spoiled her too much, allowing her to grow up without worries.
"princess……"
Lu Shengyuan called softly, but swallowed the words back when they came to his lips.
He was well aware of Lin Wanqing's stubbornness and self-confidence, and he didn't want to spoil her fun at this moment.
Lin Wanqing seemed to see through his thoughts and shook her head gently, telling him not to worry.
She walked slowly to the center and looked around, her eyes flashing with determination and calmness.
In this life, she is no longer the young lady who only knows how to have fun, but a woman who has experienced the baptism of wind and rain and learned many talents.
"Since I've been chosen, I won't refuse."
Lin Wanqing's voice was clear and pleasant, with a firmness that could not be ignored.
She smiled slightly, like the warmest spring breeze, blowing away the slightly tense atmosphere at the table.
Seeing this, everyone looked at him expectantly.
Among them, there were many who had heard of Lin Wanqing, but more of them were curious about the talents she was about to display.
Lin Wanqing bowed slightly and saluted the Empress and everyone present.
Then he turned to the maid and whispered, "Please bring me a pipa."
Upon hearing this, the maid quickly retreated and returned soon after, holding an ancient and elegant pipa.
Lin Wanqing took the pipa and stroked the smooth surface of the instrument with her fingertips, as if she had established an indescribable tacit understanding with the instrument.
As she gently plucked the strings, melodious music flowed out instantly.
It is like a clear spring in the mountains or the singing of birds in the forest, fresh and unworldly, and fascinating.
Everyone listened with bated breath, afraid of missing any note.
Lin Wanqing's fingers danced on the strings, and every movement seemed so natural and smooth.
It was as if she and the pipa had already become one.
Her performance is sometimes passionate, like galloping horses; sometimes gentle and delicate, like a lover's whisper.
Every note is like an expression of her innermost emotions, making people involuntarily indulge in it.
Lu Shengyuan looked at her figure, his eyes full of pride and tenderness.
When the song ended, Lin Wanqing gently put down the pipa and looked up at everyone.
Her eyes sparkled with confidence and composure, as if stars had fallen into the mortal world.
There was dead silence at the banquet, as everyone seemed still immersed in the piano music that had just been played, unable to extricate themselves.
After a moment, there was thunderous applause and everyone stood up to give Lin Wanqing their most sincere praise.
The Queen Mother smiled from ear to ear and praised repeatedly: "Good, good, good!"
The Queen Mother smiled from ear to ear, and her smile seemed to overflow, warming the entire flower-viewing banquet.
"Wanqing, Wanqing, your talent is really well hidden. Why don't you show it to everyone earlier?"
Lin Wanqing's cheeks flushed slightly upon hearing this, and she said softly, "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. I dare not show off my humble skills in front of you and all of you. It's just that I was chosen to perform today, so I dared to give it a try. I hope Your Majesty and all of you will not laugh at me."
Her words were full of humility, but it could not conceal the confidence and elegance that emanated from her bones.
Upon hearing this, the Queen smiled even more happily and waved her hands repeatedly.
"No, no, Wan Qing, you are too modest. Even I am ashamed of my talent."
After saying that, the Queen turned to look at Lu Shengyuan and said jokingly, "Shengyuan, your princess is truly extraordinary. You must cherish her well."
Hearing this, Lu Shengyuan curled up the corners of his mouth into a gentle smile, his eyes locked deeply on Lin Wanqing, as if he wanted to carve her into his heart.
"Your Majesty is right. Wan Qing is indeed the most precious treasure in my life."
His words were simple but affectionate, and a warm feeling welled up in Lin Wanqing's heart.
The two people's eyes met at this moment, no words were needed, everything was said without words.
Gu Shuangshuang sat at the table, her eyes fixed on the loving appearance of Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan. Her heart felt like it was burning in a raging fire. Jealousy and resentment intertwined into an invisible net that bound her tightly.
Her clenched fists trembled slightly, and her nails almost dug into her palms, but she was completely unaware.
"Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."
Gu Shuangshuang suddenly stood up, interrupting the laughter at the table. Her voice was crisp but with a barely perceptible sharpness.
The Queen raised her eyebrows slightly, turned her gaze gently to Gu Shuangshuang, and said with a smile: "Oh? Shuangshuang, what suggestions do you have? Why not tell me?"
Gu Shuangshuang took a deep breath, tried to calm her emotions, and forced a smile on her face.
"Your Majesty, today is the flower viewing banquet. The flowers are in full bloom, and the beauty is breathtaking."
"I would like to suggest that we compose a poem on this subject to express our admiration for the spring scenery in this garden. What do you think?"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar at the table.
Writing poetry requires not only talent but also the ability to improvise. This sudden proposal undoubtedly posed a big problem for everyone present.
However, more people turned their eyes to Lin Wanqing, thinking secretly in their hearts.
This princess just stunned everyone with her pipa music. I wonder what her achievements in poetry are.
Lin Wanqing felt the gazes of the crowd, and although she was surprised, she still maintained a calm smile on her face.
She knew very well that Gu Shuangshuang must have ulterior motives in doing this, but since the Queen Mother asked her, she naturally could not refuse.
"Since both of you are in this mood, I will accompany you."
Lin Wanqing responded softly, with a confident glint in her eyes.
Seeing this, the Queen nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "Okay, then Shuangshuang, how about you go first?"
Gu Shuangshuang was secretly delighted when she heard this. She prided herself on her outstanding talent and was determined to win today's battle.
She bowed slightly, opened her red lips, and began to recite.
Her poems are fluent and her words are gorgeous, it is indeed a masterpiece.
However, when she finished reciting the last sentence, she found that Lin Wanqing was looking at her with a smile, and there seemed to be a bit of contempt and disdain in his eyes.
Gu Shuangshuang's heart tightened, and she couldn't help but grit her teeth, hoping that Lin Wanqing's poem would defeat her miserably.
Lin Wanqing nodded slightly, as if thanking Gu Shuangshuang for her inspiration.
She gently stroked the strings of the pipa, with a plan in mind.
She opened her red lips slightly, and began to recite her own poems in a melodious and magnetic voice.
Her poems are not only profound in artistic conception, but also cleverly integrate the scenery and emotions in front of us, making people feel as if they are in the world of the poem, dancing with the flowers and singing with the wind.
When Lin Wanqing finished reciting the last line, the entire flower-viewing banquet fell into silence.
Everyone was shocked by her talented and sincere poems; even the Queen could not help but nod in praise.
Gu Shuangshuang's expression became extremely ugly at this moment.
She never imagined that her carefully prepared poem would be defeated so easily by Lin Wanqing.
The jealousy and resentment in her heart were like a raging fire that almost devoured her.