If Su Qingyu broke this hairpin, it would be a crime of disrespect. But if it was Li Chaoyun who broke it, it could only be an unintentional mistake.

There is no fairness in this world, especially in an era when imperial power is supreme.

Emperor Xuande said: "I know you made the mistake unintentionally, but you just missed your imperial grandmother too much. This hairpin... Hu Lu, please ask the craftsmen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to repair it, and then send it back to Miss Su family after repairing it."

Eunuch Hu, the chief chamberlain beside the emperor, said yes, and a young chamberlain walked up to Su Qingyu. Holding the red lacquered wooden tray in his hand, he carefully placed the hairpin on it and took it away.

Su Qingyu thanked En and got up and returned to her seat again.

Shen Yue whispered: "Princess Chaoyun seems to have done this on purpose, please be careful."

Su Qingyu nodded slightly. Fortunately, she was prepared and fixed a silver needle on the hairpin.

Although Emperor Xuande did not blame Li Chaoyun, Li Chaoyun himself felt ashamed after making such a joke in front of so many people.

The most important thing is that she was actually plotted against by Su Qingyu. How could she accept this?

After sitting for a while, it was time for singing and dancing.

Li Chaoyun suddenly said: "Today is Uncle Huang's Longevity Festival. Chaoyun wants to play a song to congratulate Uncle Huang on his birthday."

Princess Yongjia looked at Li Chaoyun dotingly. This daughter was, among other things, very good at coaxing people.

As soon as the emperor heard that Li Chaoyun wanted to play the piano, he smiled and joked: "Then I have a blessed ear today."

Anyone could tell that Emperor Xuande loved this princess.

Li Chaoyun didn't bring his harp today, he used the harp from the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

In the center of the main hall, a chamberlain brought the piano case in and arranged the piano.

Li Chaoyun wore a light blue soft smoke Luo Su embroidered palace dress and walked step by step to the middle of the hall. The hem of the skirt floats, revealing the charm of a noble girl from the heavenly family.

She slowly sat down behind the piano table, licked her fingers twice, and tried the tone.

Immediately afterwards, the melody slowly flowed from the fingers.

The music she played was the ninth, tenth, and eleventh sections of "Xiaoxiang Water Clouds". It is also the most outstanding part of the entire song "Xiaoxiang Water Clouds".

Li Chaoyun was taught by famous teachers since he was a child and has outstanding piano skills. This piece of music is full of artistic conception, showing in front of everyone the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers of the Zhou Dynasty and the beautiful picture of the people living and working in peace and contentment.

I have to say that Li Chaoyun chose this song very well. The intention is good and the playing is good.

After the song ended, Emperor Xuande laughed twice and said, "Come here, reward me. Give Princess Chaoyun the handful of burnt tails in the warehouse."

Li Chaoyun stood up and thanked her, and then said with a sweet smile: "Uncle Huang, Chaoyun heard that the eldest daughter of the Su family is also very good at playing the piano. Why don't you ask her to play a piece too."

"Master Shen's piano skills were praised by master Zhong Lao back then. His wife won't be any worse after this, right?"

After Li Chaoyun finished speaking, a sneer appeared in his lowered eyes. After Shen Zhixiu and Su Qingyu decided to get married, she asked someone to check. The eldest lady of the Su family is only familiar with common things, and there is nothing outstanding about playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

These few words of hers were equivalent to making Su Qingyu stand up.

If Su Qingyu doesn't play well today, she is not worthy of Shen Zhixiu.

She wanted Shen Zhixiu to know that among the noble girls from the capital's aristocratic families, she was the only one worthy of him.

Su Qingyu pursed her lips and looked at Li Chaoyun. This man was really evil and wanted to drag her into the trap.

She is indeed not very proficient in music. Li Chaoyun must have known this, so he said this.

Su Qingyu stood up and was about to find a reason to refuse.

I heard Emperor Xuande say: "Chaoyun has a good idea. Shen Qing is a rare talent. I really want to see what kind of talent is worthy of Shen Qing."

Emperor Xuande didn't mean to embarrass Su Qingyu, he just thought that Shen Zhixiu suddenly arranged a marriage, so this woman must be extremely talented to catch Shen Zhixiu's eyes.

If Su Qingyu refused, she couldn't say anything.

Now it is no longer a question of whether she plays or not. Once the emperor asks, she must play, and she must play well.

Otherwise, not only her, but also the Shen family and the Su family will be ridiculed.

But if she wanted to surpass Li Chaoyun in piano music, she had to play that piece of music. Secretly, she didn't want to play that song again, but she had to play it today.

Su Qingyu lightly lifted her skirt, walked to the middle of the hall, and sat down behind the piano table.

After trying two notes, his expression became solemn.

As Su Qingyu played, everyone present also put away the smiles on their faces. The song "Guangling San" played by Su Qingyu was majestic and exciting.

Especially the expression of hatred can be said to be no less than that of the master of piano music.

But when Shen Zhixiu heard the first sound, his expression changed.

This song "Guangling San" is Shen Zhao's favorite song.

Is it a coincidence?

Shen Zhixiu held the green-glazed goblet with one hand and subconsciously exerted force, causing his slender finger joints to turn white.

Those who can participate in this Wanshou Festival palace banquet are all very good at observing words and emotions.

Mr. Shen Ge, who had always kept his emotions secret, suddenly changed his face, causing many people to speculate. Some people secretly wondered, could the rumors be true? The Shen family did not break off the engagement because of their reputation. In fact, Mr. Shen Ge was not satisfied with the marriage?

Li Chaoyun felt even more joyful. No matter why Shen Zhixiu changed his attitude, it was because he was dissatisfied with Su Qingyu, so she still had a chance.

Shen Zhao, on the other hand, was completely stunned. He had no idea that Su Qingyu played Guangling San so well. The melody of this piece was like a sharp blade that pierced Shen Zhao's heart.

If he hadn't been involved with Cheng Rujin in the first place, would he and sister Qingyu have been able to have a good relationship? Shen Zhao's thoughts were confused and he picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it all in one gulp.

After Su Qingyu finished playing the song "Guangling San", she stood up and said: "Your Majesty, forgive me, but I really only know this piece of music. If you surprise the Emperor's Longevity Festival, I am willing to accept the punishment."

Emperor Xuande was not a narrow-minded person. He laughed twice and said, "Miss Su is so humble. I didn't expect you to be so accomplished in piano music."

"I will reward Su Qingyu with a hundred taels of gold and a pair of Ruyi jade."

Then he praised everyone and said: "I have heard many people play "Guangling San", but the eldest lady of the Su family really understands the emotions in "Guangling San" to the extreme."

Su Qingyu lowered her eyes and respectfully thanked her, but the hatred in her heart lingered for a long time.

She didn't play so well in her previous life. In this life, she just remembered her own experience.

Afterwards, noble ladies from aristocratic families came forward to perform, either playing the sheng or dancing.

When everyone who was supposed to perform was almost finished, Emperor Xuande stood up and said, "I'm going to change my clothes. You can do it yourself."

Everyone stood up to see off the emperor and the concubine, and then left the hall in twos and threes. Or go to change clothes, or go to the garden to stretch your muscles.

Su Qingyu and Shen Yue also went to the garden together. After sitting for more than an hour, their bodies became stiff.

Shen Yue said with lingering fear: "Fortunately, sister Su, you are good at playing the piano, otherwise it would be really troublesome."

"It's just this "Guangling San"..."

Before Shen Yue finished her hesitant words, the two of them were blocked by Shen Zhao.

"Sister Qingyu, do you still have me in your heart?"

Su Qingyu looked at Shen Zhao like a fool. How could he ask such a question so brazenly?

She had never looked at him since she entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony. He asked this question out of nowhere, what did it mean?

"Did Young Master Shen hit his head when he went out?"

"I am your unmarried third aunt. Do you think it is appropriate for you to ask me this?"

"Or are you saying that Master Shen's sage books have all been read into the dog's belly?"

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