"Second Jiang Miss, what are you saying?" Princess Rong Ya was still smiling wholeheartedly, "Everyone knows that your zither skills are unparalleled. Why don't you play a song for us today? At that time, Jiang Furen's seven-stringed zither was famous throughout the capital, but unfortunately, we did not have the opportunity to see it. Today, why don't you play a song and broaden our horizons?"
Xia Yan was also the most talented woman in the capital, and her skill at playing the seven-stringed zither was superb. Now that she had given the seven-stringed zither to Jiang Su Su, who was already famous, it was undoubtedly the icing on the cake. It was not that Princess Rong Ya was not jealous, but she had always been tactful and knew that men did not like to see a woman's jealous and ferocious appearance, so it was better to be magnanimous. Moreover, Jiang Su Su's talent was indeed unparalleled, and this year's rabbit lantern would definitely fall into her hands.
The surrounding noble ladies all chimed in. Some wanted to watch the excitement, some pretended to flatter, and some sincerely wanted to hear what the seven-stringed zither sounded like. Wen Fei Fei frowned, "She really can play the seven-stringed zither. Ruan meimei, have you ever heard your second sister play?"
"Never heard," Jiang Ruan said with a smile, "but it should be heavenly music that enters one's ears and makes one feel as if they're walking on clouds."
Lin Zi Xiang snorted disdainfully, "She's just putting on an act!"
Dong Yinger helplessly smiled at Jiang Ruan, but Jiang Ruan declined to comment.
Originally, it was supposed to be a few years later during the Lantern Festival. Jiang Su Su's seven-stringed zither song had a lofty artistic conception and was incomparably elegant. In addition, with her disheveled appearance as a foil, the two daughters of the Jiang family, one was as pure as snow, while the other was as dirty as mud. This kind of rumor quietly spread among the nobles in the capital.
At this moment, Jiang Su Su was dressed in white with light makeup, which made her small face look exceptionally dainty. In front of the crowd of orioles and swallows, there was a different kind of purity. A smile blossomed on her face as she said, "Since everyone has said so, I will show my incompetence. I only hope that it will not pollute your ears."
Her humble attitude immediately aroused a wave of admiration from the crowd. Then, a servant girl presented an elegant and expensive seven-stringed zither. Jiang Su Su sat down in front of the seven-stringed zither, closed her eyes, and began to burn incense.
The gazes of everyone on the Qing Song Boat converged on the body of this stunning beauty. Mo Cong nudged Xiao Shao, "That is the di daughter of Jiang Quan's fu. In the entire capital city, there is no one who can compare to her in terms of looks and talent. What do you think?"
Xiao Shao glanced indifferently at the Ling Long Boat, his expression still cold and indifferent. Mo Cong was snubbed, so he awkwardly turned his head to continue watching Jiang Su Su's performance.
With a 'zheng' sound, the sound of the zither pierced through the air, like a sharp sword being unsheathed. Jiang Su Su opened her eyes, and her slender jade-like fingers danced on the strings of the zither. Like a butterfly as white as snow, the sweet-sounding sound of the zither flowed into everyone's ears. What she played was a song called "Hidden Orchids".
The sound of the zither was melodious and sweet, flowing without any pause. The music became more and more tranquil and distant. Today, she was wearing a white dress. In a trance, everyone felt that they were looking at an elegant and pure orchid in an empty valley, expressing their faint sorrow and resentment. People could not help but feel pity for her.
The choice of this song was brilliant. On one hand, it set off Jiang Su Su's noble and pure fairy-like temperament, and on the other hand, it made everyone look at her in a higher light. Who would not like such a woman who did not attract attention?
Xu Ruoxi frowned slightly. Everyone was immersed in the sound of this orchid in an empty valley. Only Jiang Ruan was leaning against the window, looking at the flowing river in front of it.
Sure enough, Jiang Su Su was as famous as she had been in her previous life in the capital, but she did not know whether she could bear such great praise.
Sure enough, after the song ended, a young master on the Qing Song Boat took the lead and applauded, "This song should only exist in the heavens, it is rare to hear it in the mortal world!"
Everyone agreed one after another, and for a moment, the people on the Ling Long Boat also clicked their tongues in praise.
Jiang Su Su's pretty face blushed, and she returned to her seat.
The Fifth Prince narrowed his eyes as he looked at Jiang Su Su, and a trace of amazement flashed in his eyes. "Second Jiang Miss is born with a good appearance, and she is also so talented."
"She is indeed a woman with a pure heart and an orchid." Xuan Li gave a rare praise.
The Fifth Prince glanced at him. "Lao Ba, if you like her, then let Imperial Father appoint a marriage and bring her home."
Xuan Li shook his head. "She can only be watched from afar, not played with."
"Second Jiang Miss is the capital's number one beauty." The Fifth Prince said, "If you don't take advantage of your young age to set an early date, someone else may beat you to it. Such a woman, even if you put her in your room, you will be satisfied. "
Princess Rong Ya laughed. "With this song of Second Jiang Miss, my sisters and I can't be compared. We really have no face to see others."
"Jiejie is teasing me." Jiang Su Su humbly said, "My sisters see that I am young and can't bear to see me make a fool of myself. That's why they are so supportive."
"Look, look, look," Princess Rong Ya covered her mouth and laughed. "This mouth is really sweet. We didn't give you any leeway, it was you who played the zither well. However, with this kind of zither skill, the next person will be at a disadvantage. Who's next? "
The noble ladies on the Ling Long Boat looked at each other, but none of them made a sound. During the deadlock, Jiang Su Su suddenly tilted her head and looked at Jiang Ruan. "Da Jiejie, aren't you very good at dancing? Today is the first time you've come to the Lantern Festival since returning to the capital. Why don't you let everyone familiarize themselves and show off your dancing skills?"
Everyone's gaze, which had just gradually returned to Jiang Su Su, immediately returned to Jiang Ruan.
On the Qing Song Boat, Mo Cong doubtfully said, "Ai, why did Second Jiang Miss let that big sister who came from the mountains dance? Isn't this making a fool of herself? Although she looks pretty good, she probably hasn't learned the four arts. "
Jiang Ruan turned her head and looked at Jiang Su Su's eyes with a smile that wasn't a smile. "Dance?"
Yes, when the boat sailed on the river, it would occasionally jolt. Although the boat was spacious, if one danced on the boat, the boat would sway and it would be very easy to fall off the boat and into the water.
In her previous life, Jiang Su Su had also unwittingly suggested that Jiang Ruan dance. Unfortunately, she was completely unaware of the rules of the capital's aristocratic circle. She really thought that a dance from the mountains would be able to be performed on stage, so she danced in front of everyone. The boat jolted and swayed, and the dance was too tragic to look at, causing everyone to sneer endlessly. In the end, it was unknown who stepped on the corner of her skirt, but she slipped and fell, making a big joke of herself. When she was fished out of the water, dripping wet, a handkerchief with a man's love poem written on it fell from her body.
It was really a complete joke.
Now, did Jiang Su Su want her to repeat this joke?
Jiang Su Su only felt that she was being stared at by Jiang Ruan's pair of coquettish eyes, and her thoughts seemed to have nowhere to hide. She subconsciously took a step back. "Da Jiejie?"
In the next second, Jiang Ruan had already recovered her smile, and indifferently said, "My dance isn't good. Since Second Younger Sister wants to see it, I will dance for Second Younger Sister alone. Is that okay?"
These words were inexplicable, but her posture was incomparably arrogant. Compared to the pitiful Jiang Su Su, Jiang Ruan's beauty was naturally overbearing.
Many people's gazes were attracted by her attitude. On the Qing Song Boat, Xiao Shao heard her voice and also slowly focused his gaze on her.
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