"Tea, ah, were counting on you to play the pre-departure tune for our pleasure boat. After all, looking around the entire capital, who can surpass your zither skills?" The Empress Dowager said with a smile all over her face.

  Zuo Xiang is now a rising star, deeply trusted by the Emperor, and Chu Cha has been betrothed to the Eighth Prince since childhood.

  Although she was a woman and could not participate in political affairs, it was still necessary for her to help her husband win over the wives and daughters of high-ranking officials in the court.

  Chu Cha slightly lowered her eyelids, and the slender, dense eyelashes covered those eyes that were like jade, "How can Chu Cha refuse the request of the Empress Dowager?"

  At this time, Chu Miao suddenly spoke up and said: "But big sister had a sudden fainting spell the other day, and her body hasnt been very good lately..."

  The Empress Dowagers expression changed immediately upon hearing this, "This...I didnt think of that."

  Chu Cha gave Chu Miao a warning look, "Nothing, just playing a tune."

  Chu Miaos body stiffened suddenly.

  If she says one more word, she dares guarantee that Chu Cha will turn black and white around and say that she is the one who fainted.

  Chu Miao clenched her fists secretly.

  Although this Chu tea is still spoiled, many places are different from before.

  If it were in the past, no matter how many troubles there were in the mansion, she would always play the role of a good sister outside. She completely remembered the principle taught by the old lady, one honor and one loss.

  After all, she will be marrying the Eighth Prince in the future. If there is even a slight rumor in the manor that gives people a bad impression, it will have some impact.

  Not like now.

  From the very beginning, he ignored her...

  Cloud-shouldered beams made of sandalwood, crystal and jade lanterns, pearl curtains, and bronze pillars.

  Chu Tea sat on the open-air platform at the top of the painted barge, looking out at the clear lake water illuminated by the lotus lanterns on the waters surface, and plucked a few strings on her seven-stringed zither.

  Only when she heard that every string had a very accurate tone did she reveal a satisfied smile.

  The first sound rises, winding and continuous.

  The boatman outside tightened his grip on the oar in his hand.

  After a brief pause, the second note followed, like the tinkling of jade pendants.

  The boatman placed the oars in the lake.

  The third tone follows closely, rising and falling sharply.

  The boatman waved his oars and drew ripples on the calm lake surface.

  The sound of the qin is like a strong wind and heavy rain, powerful and sonorous. Like pearls falling onto a jade plate, it flows like a mountain stream. Like spring breeze and drizzle, it is continuous and unbroken.

  A song ends, and three breaths have passed.

  Only then did I remember the thunderous applause around me.

  "Its no wonder shes the number one talent of our Great Rui Dynasty, her piano skills are truly exceptional!"

  "The sound of the zither lingered for three days, entrancing people and making them unable to extricate themselves."

  ......

  Listening to the endless praise around me, some are sincere and others are flattering.

  Chu Chas face didnt change color, she stood up from the cushion, shook her sleeves and walked towards Tai Shi Furen, "Madam, the task you entrusted to me, Chu Cha has completed it."

  The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Cha Chas piano skills have improved a lot compared to before."

  Then, the Empress Dowager handed a jade bangle to Chu Chas hands, "This bangle has quite an origin, it was obtained by General Lu from a tribal chief during the great war with the border barbarians seventeen years ago."

  Chu Cha took it over and bowed, "Thank you, madam."

  Chu Miaos eyes narrowed as she gritted her teeth in anger.

  How did it end up like this...

  When did Chu Chas piano skills become so formidable?

  It turns out that even she... is no match for him.

  To know Chu Chas poetry and songs, she is not inferior. However, in terms of playing the zither and painting, Chu Cha cannot compare to her.

  But however

  Its just because Chu Cha is the legitimate daughter, while she is the illegitimate daughter.

  So under her grandmothers instructions, she was not allowed to show off too much.

  All good things are from Chaye!

  That old grandmother of yours, when did she find a new piano teacher for Chu Cha?

  Otherwise, how could she possibly play better than him!

  Chu Miaos eyes narrowed slightly as she stared intently at Chu Chas back.

  Suddenly, a pure and lovely smile appeared on her face, but her eyes were filled with a sinister glint, looking very eerie.

  After the boat started moving, it immediately became lively on board.

  Or in threes and fours they would gather in a heap, chatting about tea ceremonies, or in groups surrounding one another, playing some fashionable party games popular among the aristocratic ladies.

  Chu Cha leaned lazily against the side of the boat, watching as the shore gradually receded into the distance.

  Above, the lanterns shone brightly, and the young man in black stood motionless beside the carriage, like a sculpture.

  "Big sister, why dont you go ahead and play with others?" Chu Miao Miao walked over to Chu Cha and sat down beside her.