At this moment, spring is in full swing in the suburbs of Beijing, as if it is the most gentle brushstroke of nature, outlining a vibrant picture in this vast world.

The peach petals sway gently in the warm spring breeze, their smiles as beautiful as flowers, blushing half the sky; the willow branches dance leisurely under the clear blue sky, like the fluttering green sleeves, weaving a spring dream.

Young men and women, dressed in colorful clothes, shuttled among the sea of ​​flowers, smiling and talking, like colorful butterflies flying, adding a bit of liveliness and joy to the spring scenery.

The melodious sound of the guqin rises up, penetrating the noise, like the gurgling of a clear spring, washing away the dust of the soul.

The player's fingertips plucked the strings lightly, and every note leaped with the joy of spring, attracting people around to stop and listen, intoxicated.

On the other side, scholars were writing with brushes, the scent of ink was everywhere, and as their pens moved, masterpieces appeared on the paper, drawing waves of praise and applause that were like thunder and lasted for a long time.

The Qiqiao Festival is here, and the capital city is bustling with joy and romance.

People sit around the stove, sipping tea, eating fruits, chatting and laughing, enjoying this rare leisure and warmth.

On the stage, talented men and beautiful women took turns to appear, each showing their strengths, be it singing, dancing, poetry or painting. Their confidence and elegance, like the most gorgeous flowers in spring, bloomed in everyone's heart and added a rich and colorful touch to this spring painting.

The Qin family and their entourage also immersed themselves in this beautiful spring scenery. Their laughter and joy were like the spring breeze, warm and bright.

Qin Suyu, the woman who was reborn under the protection of Qin Zhinan's family, wore a moon-white long skirt, the hem of which swayed gently with her light steps, like a newly blooming lily, fresh and refined, yet elegant.

The gloom of the past was gone from her face, replaced by a faint sense of relief and infinite longing for the future.

Qin Sulan held Qin Suyu's hand tightly. She was wearing a light pink gauze dress, which made her skin look white as snow, making her look even more gentle and lovely.

Her eyes showed both a deep hope for her cousin's happy life and her delicate care and thoughtful arrangements as a cousin.

The two walked side by side, and their steps revealed a tacit understanding and harmony that could be understood without words.

The venue was bustling with noise and brightly lit, but they all seemed to have become the background for the two sisters.

Qin Suyu's gaze inadvertently passed through the crowd and fell on Wu Zhihua who was sitting quietly in the corner.

He was dressed in a light blue robe, the color of which was just like the tender leaves growing in spring, fresh and refined, yet with a hint of imperceptible nobility.

The belt with the word "Fu" pattern on his waist and the white jade pendant complement each other, adding a touch of gentleness and elegance. He sits quietly between them, like a gentleman walking out of a painting, as gentle as jade, making people dare not look directly at him.

Qin Suyu's heart couldn't help but tremble slightly, shyness and expectation intertwined into complex emotions, quietly blooming on her face.

However, when she mustered up the courage to look at Wu Zhihua, she found that he was having a lively conversation with another young man beside him and was not aware of her gaze at all.

At that moment, a faint sense of loss welled up in her heart, like a breeze in autumn, gently blowing across the lake of her heart, creating ripples.

But this loss did not last long. The happy news of the upcoming marriage between the two families was like the first rays of dawn, which instantly dispelled the haze in people's hearts and replaced it with infinite longing and expectation for the future.

Qin Sulan, as Qin Suyu's cousin, could naturally feel the subtle changes in her cousin's heart.

She gently pulled Qin Suyu's sleeve and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, gently but firmly: "Cousin, in such occasions, you still need to know your limits and don't lose your composure."

His words showed care and understanding for his cousin's innocence and perseverance, but also a hint of blame, reminding her that at this critical moment, she must maintain proper demeanor and manners.

Just as the two of them were each preoccupied with their own thoughts, lost in the deep sea of ​​​​thoughts, a burst of clear and pleasant laughter, like the first ringing of the morning bell and the distant drum sound at dusk, penetrated the surrounding silence and added a bit of vitality to this world.

The laughter came from a few familiar ladies not far away. They had warm faces and handwritten invitations, sincerely inviting Qin Suyu and Qin Sulan to join their laughter.

Qin Suyu and Qin Sulan smiled at each other, with a sense of tacit understanding and relief hidden in their smiles. Then, hand in hand, the two of them walked lightly, like willow branches swaying in the spring breeze, slowly into the scene full of youth and vitality.

After they were seated, a girl said in a joking tone, with a hint of playfulness and intimacy: "Ah, you two are really late. I think you should drink three cups as punishment to add to the fun today."

As soon as these words were spoken, a warm and relaxed atmosphere suddenly filled the room, as if even the air was tinged with a hint of smiles.

Qin Sulan smiled even more when she heard this. A sly light flashed in her eyes. She opened her red lips and said cleverly, "Last night, the stars accompanied me to sleep late. Today, I hurried to attend this appointment. It is indeed a bit overwhelmed. However, I have a good idea. Why don't I take a rest first and let my cousin, Qin Suyu, present a fairy music for everyone? How about it?"

This statement not only cleverly avoided the embarrassment of being punished by drinking, but also provided Qin Suyu with a stage to showcase her talents, killing two birds with one stone and fully demonstrating her intelligence and thoughtfulness.

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere at the banquet suddenly became lively, and everyone's eyes were focused on Qin Suyu, as if she was the brightest star in the night sky, guiding everyone's attention.

Qin Suyu bowed slightly and expressed her gratitude with a gentle smile. Then she slowly stood up, her steps revealing an indescribable elegance and calmness, as if every step was above the clouds.

When she walked towards the piano table in the center of the venue, everything around her seemed to stop, and time became slow and long at this moment.

She seemed to have really transformed into an elf under the moon, and every subtle movement exuded an intoxicating charm, tranquil and far-reaching.

As her fingertips gently touched the strings of the zither, a melodious, pleasant and soul-stirring melody slowly flowed in the air on the night of the Qiqiao Festival. The melody was like a clear spring in the mountains, gurgling, and like a spring breeze blowing on the face, gentle and delicate, making people forget the hustle and bustle of the world and indulge in this pure beauty.

And in this poetic and picturesque piano sound, Wu Zhihua raised his head involuntarily, his gaze penetrated the sea of ​​people and intertwined with Qin Suyu's gaze in the air.

At that moment, subtle changes occurred in the hearts of both of them, as if some kind of emotion was quietly growing, like a flower quietly blooming in spring, which, although not ostentatious, was enough to make people's hearts move.

Under the gentle caress of sunlight, Qin Suyu keenly caught the gentle gaze from Wu Zhihua.

That gaze was like the warm spring sun brushing across the calm lake, gentle and warm, enough to stir up layers of delicate ripples in her heart.

A blush quietly appeared on her cheeks, like a newly blooming peach blossom, shy yet with a hint of joy that was hard to conceal.

She responded with a gentle, reserved, and graceful smile, and whispered softly, "Since you are so interested, I will boldly perform for you. I would be disrespectful if you refuse."

Thanks to the favor of Concubine Zhang and the careful teaching of the palace musicians, Qin Suyu's piano skills are no longer what they used to be. She is like a young bamboo shoot thriving in spring, both delicate and tough.

She carefully selected the classic song "The Phoenix Seeks the Phoenix". Its melodious and graceful melody complements the beautiful scenery of rippling blue waves and dancing flowers in front of her, like the most harmonious symphony between heaven and earth.

Her fingertips danced on the strings, and the complicated fingering became smooth and natural under her hands. Every note was accurate and correct, and the mood of transcending the world and pursuing true love in the song was displayed vividly.

The audience around her cast admiring glances at her. Qin Suyu became more and more confident and charming under the attention of everyone. Unknowingly, she has attracted the favor of many young talents.

However, when she inadvertently looked at Wu Zhihua, she found that his face was as calm as water, and there were no excessive waves in his eyes.

This indifference, like a continuous drizzle, quietly extinguished the passion that had just ignited in her heart. She couldn't help but feel an indescribable sense of loss, like a drizzle in spring, fine but continuous, making her hesitate between joy and loss.

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