The backyard of Ziyang Palace.
Unlike the hustle and bustle of the main hall, this place is relatively quiet.
Occasionally there would be singers and dancers performing performances, but they would only move in a hurry and not dare to make any noise.
The moon was sparse, and the bright silver light poured down through the window lattice into a remote study room, illuminating a guqin on the desk.
The body of the instrument is pitch black, but the strings are as red as blood.
"clank……"
A pair of jade-like white and slender fingers gently plucked the strings, emitting bursts of clear sound, but red ripples appeared under the moonlight, vibrating in the air for a long time before dissipating.
"My lord, it's true that he agreed to such a ridiculous thing. My master has a noble status, how can he perform music on stage like those lowly singers!"
Behind the desk, Xiaodie had tears in her eyes, combing Chu Xiaoqing's waterfall-like hair while complaining angrily.
"Now that you have grown up, you actually dare to arrange my grandfather in front of me."
Chu Xiaoqing stopped playing the piano with her hands and scolded Xiaodie indifferently.
"But...wuwu..."
Hearing that Xiaodie had started sobbing, Chu Xiaoqing's voice softened:
"Don't worry if my grandfather doesn't know about this. Eunuch Sheng will not tell me my name, and it will be played from behind the curtain. No one will know my identity except His Majesty and Prince Yu."
"But the young master is still on stage after all. Someone who is interested will surely find out. If those talkative women in the capital find out, I don't know how they will slander the young master behind his back... wuwu... wow wow wow..."
The more Xiaodie thought about it, the sadder she became, and she burst into tears.
"OK OK--"
Chu Xiaoqing immediately turned around, held her hands in her hands, and comforted her carefully:
"Stop crying, let others hear it, I don't care what it looks like..."
"Wow wow wow——"
"If you cry again, I'll get angry!"
"Uuuuuu——"
Xiaodie covered her lips and sobbed with her shoulders twitching.
"Why……"
Chu Xiaoqing sighed, stood up, hugged Xiaodie into her shoulders, patted her back gently, and looked out the window with her ink-like eyes, looking through the roof to the sky with a lonely expression.
If she could, she wouldn't want to refuse.
"Why don't you light a candle?"
A deep male voice came, followed by footsteps from the door.
Chu Xiaoqing's cold face showed a hint of surprise. She let go of Xiaodie and turned around to look.
A handsome man in a white brocade robe is approaching slowly. His face is like a crown of jade, his eyes are like a cold pool, and his gestures have a noble temperament that is not inferior to that of the royal family.
"Master!"
Chu Xiaoqing saluted respectfully, then lowered her head and whispered: "I just like the night."
The person in front of him is the orphan of the Daqian royal family, and the male patron Gu An was relegated in the original book.
"Xiaodie, your little master and I have something to say, please stay out of the way."
Gu An stepped into the room and said to Xiaodie, who was standing next to Chu Xiaoqing with tears in his eyes.
Xiaodie rubbed her eyes and wiped her tears, pretending not to hear and remain unmoved.
"Xiaodie, you go outside the door and I'll have a few words with the young master." Chu Xiaoqing pulled the maid beside her and said softly.
"Here!"
Xiaodie pouted dissatisfiedly, glanced at Gu Anban, then walked to the table, picked up a fire stick beside the table, and blew lightly.
Hula——
The flames burst out, and the room instantly became bright.
Xiaodie held up the torch and lit all the candles in the room under the gaze of the two people. She didn't walk towards the door until the study was as bright as day.
Walking to the ajar door, Xiaodie pushed the open door as far as it could go, crossed the threshold, and stood close to the door, pouting and staring at Gu Anban with burning eyes.
"Young master is making me laugh. This girl has been spoiled by me."
Chu Xiaoqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"It doesn't matter, she is also loyal to protect you." Gu An dismissed and waved his hand, not caring.
"Why did the young master come here suddenly?"
Chu Xiaoqing asked curiously. Generally speaking, Gu An only interacted with her mother and rarely approached her.
Will he stop me from going on stage...
"Today's night banquet is the most important step for Prince Yu to enter the East Palace. I felt uneasy, so I asked the teacher for an invitation, hoping to get the news as soon as possible."
"oh……"
After listening to what Gu An had said, Chu Xiaoqing's voice suddenly dropped.
Seeing that Chu Xiaoqing was not in a high mood, Gu An's stern face softened and he said harmoniously:
"This is all for that ideal. I understand your grievances, but..."
"It's fine!"
Chu Xiaoqing interrupted Gu An's relegated words. She had heard those words countless times.
She raised her head slightly, and her flawless face revealed a calm smile under the candlelight:
"It's okay, Xiao Qing understands it. Don't worry, Young Master, Xiao Qing will play 'Ming Shang' perfectly and will never let Nightingale and Young Master down."
Looking at the beautiful girl in front of him, a trace of unbearability flashed in Gu Anban's eyes, but in an instant, he regained his clarity and solemnly warned:
"The strings of this harp are made of blazing golden silkworms, and when paired with the song 'Ming Shang', it is of great benefit to both the gold and fire spirit bodies. Both His Majesty and Prince Yu will definitely appreciate it greatly. But you are Ice-based spirits must be extremely careful, as if you make a slight mistake, you may be counterattacked by this piano."
"Don't worry, young master, Xiao Qing is already familiar with this piece of music. He will never make a mistake, and he will never let this piece of music hurt him."
Of course she hoped that Gu An was relegated to prevent her from taking the stage.
But she also knows...
That's impossible!
He has many burdens and heavy responsibilities.
On his shoulders, he carries the hopes of countless loyal people of Daqian and the dream of freedom for thousands of Daqian people who have become slaves.
He is the future of Daqian, and every move he makes affects the fate of the entire Daqian...
Assisting him is also the best choice for her to realize her ideal!
She worked so hard in life just to fulfill that lofty belief!
so……
"Thank you, sir, Xiao Qing is fine!"
After saying that, Chu Xiaoqing showed a bright smile, whether she was comforting the young master or herself.
Gu An nodded, with a complex expression flowing in his deep black pupils, and lightly opened his thin lips and said:
"In that case, I will wait for the good news! I heard that when King Yu presents the secret technique and is crowned the crown prince, you will perform on the stage. At that time, I will listen outside the palace..."
"She won't be on stage!"
Suddenly, a deep and loud voice came from outside the house, and then, a tall and strong figure walked into the study with steady steps and stopped directly in front of the two of them.
His outline is hard and deep, and his narrow eyes are sharp and sharp, staring at Gu Anban:
"Prince Yu can't be a prince, I'm telling you that!"
"Your Highness Ninth——"
Seeing the person clearly, Xiaodie's eyes instantly lit up...
