Changqing Garden was the late emperor's favorite garden, not far from the palace. It is said to have been built for the late empress who died young. In the past, the late emperor would come here with his concubines to escape the summer heat every year.

The former emperor Long Yubin and the Queen, the princes were scattered and killed, and the noble concubine clan also declined. Now in Dongli Kingdom, the queen's clan is becoming more and more powerful.

Jiang Qingxue followed her grandma and arrived at a beautifully decorated octagonal pavilion. There were many ice mirrors placed in the pavilion. When she reached the door, she felt the chill in her bones. Seeing no one around, Jiang Qingxue was a little hesitant.

Grandma turned around and glanced at Jiang Qingxue inadvertently.

"Mrs. Su, it is your blessing that the Queen Mother is willing to see you."

Her tone was extremely kind, but the flash of contempt, disgust, and impatience in her eyes did not escape Jiang Qingxue's eyes.

Jiang Qingxue couldn't help laughing.

"Mammy stays with the Queen Mother all day long. I think she is very lucky."

In this hot day, who is so mean? He is not willing to rest at home to cool off and enjoy the breeze, but is willing to come all the way to greet people with humility and say hello, and even perform a show if he can't do it.

Mammy didn't seem to hear, and only focused on reporting back to the Queen Mother.

"Mrs. Su is here."

Jiang Qingxue bent down slightly and said a long blessing.

"My wife has met the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother sat on an armchair and looked at Jiang Qingxue condescendingly. The more she looked at her, the angrier she felt. No wonder Su Yun was so polite to her. It turned out that this woman was really pretty.

"Mrs. Su is indeed very beautiful. I heard that Academician Su doesn't even look down on the daughters who are about to marry, and he also wants to marry his wife. Oh, I never thought that someone like Master Su could be fascinated by beauty."

Jiang Qingxue replied lukewarmly.

"The queen is so impressed."

Grandma smiled and interjected from the side.

"Reporting to the Queen Mother, Mrs. Su is finally here today. All the ladies are very happy. They all want to see Mrs. Su playing the harp and see Mrs. Su's skills in attracting bees and butterflies. There happens to be a guqin in Changqing Garden, but they don't know about Mrs. Su. Are you feeling well?"

Queen mother

"Mrs. Su is here today, so she is naturally in good health. I remember the last time I heard Mrs. Su playing the piano, the late emperor was still alive. Thinking about it, things are really different."

Grandma hurriedly slapped herself in the mouth and said again.

"Hey, this old slave is too talkative. Madam Su, hurry up and invite me. The guqin is ready."

Jiang Qingxue knew in her heart that the Queen Mother did not simply want to listen to the piano. She was called here today to provide the Queen Mother with a lesson and for the ladies to have fun. However, she was afraid that they would not be so lucky.

She blessed the Queen Mother.

"Yes, but my wife has been busy taking care of her husband and raising children since she got married. She hasn't practiced the piano for many days. Her skills are really rusty. If she doesn't play well, I hope the Queen Mother won't blame her."

The Queen Mother waved her hands, a sneer forming on her lips.

Since your skills are new, let’s play for a few more hours.

Jiang Qingxue thought that grandma would take her to a nearby pavilion, but unexpectedly, grandma took her to the shade of a tree. Under the tree were a guqin and a brocade harp.

"It's right here, everyone can see it clearly."

Jiang Qingxue looked at her grandma and asked.

"No ice basin?"

Grandma said with a smile on her face.

"Mrs. Su, it's very cool under the shade of this tree. Why do you need an ice basin?"

Jiang Qingxue nodded and sat down happily.

"That's not it. It's just that I'm not feeling well, but it may not attract butterflies. It's none of my business if the Queen Mother blames me."

It seems that Su Yun's official position is not high enough. Now her wife has to sell her talents for people's entertainment. When Su Yun reaches the level below one person and above ten thousand people, will the Queen Mother still dare to be so arrogant?

Xiao Fuzi lay down among the thick branches, holding his head.

"You play first, I'll come back as soon as I can."

Jiang Qingxue played two pieces in a row. The music sounded like weeping and complaining, like a gurgling stream in the mountains, but it did not attract butterflies. All the ladies sitting in the pavilion were a little disappointed, and the Queen Mother was also a little impatient.

"If you can't attract butterflies, just keep playing."

For the third song, Jiang Qingxue chose House of Flying Daggers. The sound of the piano changed from the sad and lingering tone to murderous one, as if thousands of troops were galloping past.

Xiao Fuzi held a huge hornet's nest and threw it into the water. The wasps were frightened and flew out in full force in an instant and flew out of the hive.

Everyone was so mesmerized that they didn't notice the approaching danger. They heard a buzzing sound and thought it was Jiang Qingxue who had attracted butterflies.

"Listen, what's screaming?"

"Is it a butterfly? Did you really attract a butterfly?"

The wasps flapped their wet wings and rested densely on the gauze tent outside the pavilion. Several nuns around the Queen Mother turned pale and screamed.

"Oh my god, it's a wasp..."

"Queen Mother, it's dangerous here..."

"Here comes someone to escort you..."

At the same time, several other pavilions were also attacked. The ladies were in a mess, crying and shouting. The more they shouted, the more the wasps pursued them.

The Queen Mother was protected by her nanny, scolding her as she ran.

"This bitch actually attracted wasps."

Jiang Qingxue was not affected by the wasp at all. She was immersed in the music of her own piano, mesmerized and enjoying it. As her fingers flew around, the strings seemed to have turned into murderous blades.

"Hurry up and make her stop. Don't play anymore."

Before Jiang Qingxue finished playing, the piano was smashed. Several guards who heard the sound and rushed over surrounded her, pointing bright swords at her.

"Mrs. Su, let these wasps leave quickly, otherwise don't blame us for being ruthless."

Jiang Qingxue stood there shivering, tears flashing in her eyes.

"It's not me. You have wronged me. I really don't know how those wasps came here. I just wanted to attract butterflies. I didn't attract those wasps..."

She is naturally beautiful, and the way the pear blossoms are covered with rain at this moment is even more alluring. The guards were so mesmerized that they forgot about business for a moment.

While everyone was in a stalemate, Su Yun arrived in a hurry.

"Stop it all!"

He was covered in sweat from running, and even his hat was a little crooked. As soon as Jiang Qingxue saw him, she threw herself into his arms, hugged him and cried.

"Husband, you are finally here."

Su Yun patted her back and comforted her softly.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's okay."

When the guards saw Su Yun, they had no choice but to put away the swords in their hands.

"Master Su, you came just in time. Let Mrs. Su get rid of those wasps. If the Queen Mother makes any mistakes, Master Su will not be able to explain to His Majesty."

Jiang Qingxue cried and shook her head.

"Husband, I can't get rid of it. I'm also afraid of wasps. They fell from the tree, I didn't attract them..."

Su Yun took off his official robe and covered her face, picked her up and walked out.

"My husband knows, let's get out of here first."

Those wasps seemed to be very understanding of human nature and did not attack Su Yun and Jiang Qingxue. Su Yun carried Jiang Qingxue and successfully left Changqing Garden. Xiao Man had stopped the carriage at the door.

"Sir, is your lady okay?"

Su Yun carried Jiang Qingxue into the carriage, and the Queen Mother and other noble ladies also came out under the protection of the guards. However, they were not so lucky, and they were all stung with black noses and swollen eyes.

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