??Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Reward of One Hundred Taels of Gold
Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Reward of One Hundred Taels of Gold
After this farce, everyone beca much more cautious.
The scene was silent, the atmosphere sowhat oppressive.
To liven up the atmosphere and please the Empress Dowager, the Emperor allowed the refined young ladies in waiting to go on stage to display their talents, saying that a good performance could win a smile from the Empress Dowager, and would be richly rewarded.
Upon hearing this, everyone beca excited again.
Indeed, if their talents impressed and caught the eye of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, not only could they find a good family to marry into, but they could also bring prosperity to their own clans; these were the dreams they all cherished and their duty as legitimate daughters.
Imdiately, several daughters of officials volunteered eagerly to perform on stage, playing instrunts and singing songs.
However, the Empress Dowager was not very interested and just watched expressionlessly.
They could only co down from the stage feeling disheartened.
For her own future, such a good opportunity was not sothing Situtu Qinger would pass up. She rose from her seat, moving gracefully forward, first paying her respects to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress…
Afterward, she began her performance.
On stage, the palace maids had already prepared several precious stringed instrunts.
Situtu Qinger chose one, sat on the stool, and her slender jade fingers began to play and sing…
The landscapes are so charming
Attracting countless heroes to bow down
The beauty is so beguiling
That heroes forget even the landscapes
Each frown and each word are tender and enchanting
No scenery is as lovely as a beauty’s smile
Bound like a bird
Her youthful pri cannot be confined
Like blooming flowers
Her brilliance cannot be obscured
A young hero’s spirit shines bright
She is the one he thinks of
The mortal world cycles through again and again
………
Situtu Qinger was dressed in a light pink, luxurious garnt, revealing a beautifully lined neck; light makeup accentuated the subtle flush of youth on her clear skin, and her hair was tied back with a tiara bearing a butterfly hairpin, with a single playful strand brushing her chest.
Her fingers, like tender scallions, began to pluck, stroke, strum, and flick across the ebony zither.
Situtu Qinger played and sang, the lody echoing around the beams, her pure voice wafting gently, srizing the audience.
The Empress Dowager was so captivated that she couldn’t help but exclaim, “Not only does this girl play well, she sings even better! Excellent! Truly excellent!”
The Emperor glanced at the finally pleased Empress Dowager, “Empress Mother likes her?”
“Yes, this girl sings really well. But what is the na of this song? My age betrays ; I cannot rember,” said the Empress Dowager, massaging her temples with her thimble-clad fingers, looking troubled.
The Emperor smiled, “Empress Mother, this song is called ‘Rember a Beloved Woman.’
The Empress Dowager had an epiphany, “Oh! Yes, now that the Emperor ntioned it, I recall.”
Just then, Situtu Qinger finished playing the piece.
The guests began to applaud enthusiastically.
“Bravo! Worthy of being a daughter from the General’s Mansion, her playing and singing are peerless.
“Second Miss Situ’s talent is top-notch, already renowned in the Capital. Having seen her today, she truly lives up to her reputation—not only is she stunningly beautiful, but her singing is also delightful,” said the spectators below the stage.
“This servant lady has shown her modest skills and made a spectacle of herself,” Situtu Qinger thought proudly. She had been trained by Lady Tang from a young age and naturally sang beautifully. She bowed deeply toward the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.
The Empress Dowager was pleased, and the Emperor, delighted, turned to Eunuch An and said, “Reward her with one hundred taels of gold.”
Eunuch An: “Yes!”
“Thank you for the Emperor’s magnificent grace!” Situtu Qinger bowed gracefully.
“Hmm! Rise,” said the Emperor.
Situtu Qinger stood up, then said with a smiling face, “This servant lady’s playing is but a minor skill; it’s nothing special. My elder sister surpasses
by far.”
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