kvmb Chapter 121 Play a game
Chapter 121 Play a game
Upon hearing this, the Queen smiled faintly, with a look of approval in her eyes.
"Miss Gu is indeed a person who knows the big picture and is well-mannered. No wonder everyone in the capital praises her."
As she spoke, she gently raised her hand, motioning for Gu Shuangshuang to take a seat.
"Now that you're here, enjoy this flower viewing banquet and don't let down the spring scenery that fills the garden."
Gu Shuangshuang smiled and her voice was as gentle as water.
"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. We will definitely obey your orders."
After saying this, she walked gracefully to her seat and sat down gently, her demeanor showing the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.
Pei'er saw Lin Wanqing's eyes occasionally fall on Gu Shuangshuang.
He lowered his voice and whispered in her ear, "Princess, that Miss Gu is a famous talented woman in the capital. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and can also write poetry and songs with ease."
"It's a pity. She married into a wealthy family at an early age, but her husband died young. Now she is a widow and has not been seen for a long time."
When Lin Wanqing heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
She turned her head to look at Gu Shuangshuang, and saw that although the man was smiling, there seemed to be a hint of unremovable melancholy between his brows, as if he was troubled by something.
"I see." Lin Wanqing sighed softly, "He's so talented, yet he has such an unfortunate fate. It's really sad."
Pei'er nodded and agreed: "Yes, Princess. The fate in this world is sometimes really unpredictable."
As the two were talking, suddenly a melodious piano sound rang out, breaking the noise at the flower viewing banquet.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in plain clothes sitting in a pavilion not far away.
The fingertips lightly pluck the strings, and the melody is gentle and melodious, refreshing like a clear mountain spring.
Lin Wanqing looked closely and found that the woman was none other than Gu Shuangshuang.
She had never imagined that this seemingly arrogant talented woman had such superb piano skills.
The sound of the piano contains a hint of sadness and indomitable spirit, as if telling her inner story.
When the song ended, everyone applauded and praised.
The Empress's face was filled with admiration as she said, "Miss Gu's piano skills are truly well-deserved. They are truly mesmerizing."
Gu Shuangshuang stood up and saluted, a faint smile on her face, which contained both gratitude and relief.
She said softly, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. Shuangshuang is only slightly knowledgeable in music, so I apologize for my poor performance."
Upon hearing this, the Queen gently waved the round fan in her hand.
"Miss Gu, you are too modest. Your talent is well-known in the capital. You were once hailed as the most talented woman."
Upon hearing this, Gu Shuangshuang shook her head slightly, with a hint of humility in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, your compliments are too kind. Shuangshuang is just a weak woman, how could she dare to deserve the title of 'number one'? Besides, this capital city is full of talented women and dragons hidden in it. Shuangshuang is just an insignificant one among them."
When the Queen heard her say this, a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes.
Then he changed the subject and said, "Speaking of which, you and the Duke can be considered old acquaintances. I remember that back then, the Duke was the most powerful figure in the court. It was truly a glorious occasion, unmatched by anyone."
Upon hearing this, Gu Shuangshuang's gaze involuntarily fell on Lu Shengyuan, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.
She sighed softly and said, "Yes, the Duke was indeed a rare talent back then, with a dazzling demeanor. Although Shuangshuang is not as talented as the Duke, she still admires him in her heart."
Having said that, she seemed to remember something and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
She continued, "Moreover, the relationship between the Prince and Princess is something that others envy. We are both fortunate to meet you two today. It is truly a blessing."
Listening to Gu Shuangshuang's words, Lin Wanqing couldn't help but feel a strange feeling in his heart.
She subconsciously looked at Lu Shengyuan, but saw that he looked normal, as if he was not affected at all.
Lin Wanqing felt a little relieved. She gently held Lu Shengyuan's hand and a happy smile appeared on her face.
"Miss Gu, you're too kind. The Duke and I have come this far after many twists and turns and setbacks. Fortunately, everything is over now, and we can finally enjoy the happiness after all the hardships."
Lu Shengyuan felt the warmth of her palm, and his heart warmed. He held her hand in return, his eyes full of tenderness and determination.
Gu Shuangshuang looked at the loving appearance of the two, and a ripple appeared in her heart.
But she soon calmed down.
"The princess is right. A relationship that has weathered storms is more precious. It's really not easy for the two of you to come this far hand in hand."
As she spoke, she raised the wine glass in front of her and said, "I would like to toast you two. May your love last forever and you grow old together."
Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan smiled at each other, raised their glasses and clinked them gently with hers.
"Thank you, Miss Gu."
The flower viewing banquet continued, and everyone raised their glasses and drank, enjoying this rare spring time.
Seeing that the atmosphere at the flower viewing banquet was gradually getting better, Gu Shuangshuang suggested with a smile: "Your Majesty, it's springtime, why don't we have some fun?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress raised her eyes slightly and asked with great interest, "Oh? What good ideas does Miss Gu have?"
Gu Shuangshuang stroked the wine glass in her hand, her eyes flashing with a cunning light.
"How about we play a game? I have a brush here. Let's spin it around. Whoever the brush tip points to will come out and perform a show. It can be reciting poetry, painting, singing, dancing, or playing any musical instrument. What do you think?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the table showed curiosity on their faces.
The Queen Mother smiled and nodded in agreement.
"This is a great idea. It will add to the fun and showcase your talents. Let's do as Miss Gu suggests."
After saying that, a maid came forward and placed an exquisite brush on a jade plate. Everyone sat in a circle and waited with bated breath.
As Gu Shuangshuang gently rotated the jade plate, the brush slowly turned, and finally the tip of the brush pointed steadily at a lady sitting on the right side of the Queen.
The lady was stunned for a moment, then she covered her lips with her hands and chuckled, stood up and bowed to everyone.
"In that case, I will perform a piece of music called 'Spring River Flowers and Moon' for you all."
The sound of the piano rang out again, melodious and graceful, interweaving with the previous piano sound.
It seemed as if the entire flower-viewing banquet was enveloped in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
At the end of the song, there was thunderous applause and everyone praised the performance highly.
The game continues, and every turn of the brush touches everyone's heartstrings.
The brush continued to rotate under the gaze of everyone, and each pause was accompanied by a slight gasp.
It seemed to have life, moving freely among this group of talented men and beautiful women, selecting the next performer.
When the pen tip finally stopped and pointed squarely at Lin Wanqing, everyone was stunned.
Immediately, a low murmur of discussion arose among the guests, all expressing their anticipation and curiosity about Lin Wanqing.
Lin Wanqing smiled slightly, stood up, and swept his eyes gently over everyone present.
A trace of worry flashed in Lu Shengyuan's eyes. He was about to speak to stop her, but he saw Lin Wanqing standing up lightly and giving him a reassuring smile.