I just want to live a good life

Chapter 411 Miss Xun's Piano Skills

"Jiaojiao just wants to keep Concubine Xia to talk to us. Concubine Xia doesn't need to be so nervous."

Jiaojiao?

Su Nuan glanced at Miss Zhou who was holding her hand. The last time they met, she only knew that this woman was the daughter of Marquis Pingchang, but she never asked her name. The word "Jiaojiao" could not be associated with the tall and strong Miss Zhou in front of her.

"Who said I wanted to keep her talking."

Zhou Jiaojiao loosened her grip and let her go.

Su Nuan didn't want to argue with her so she turned around and went back to her seat.

She only took two steps and stumbled again, and someone stepped on her long skirt.

This time she was really angry. She held up the hem of her skirt and glanced at a few people coldly.

They are all spoiled girls. I didn't want to pay attention to them, but they thought I was easy to bully. If I didn't teach them a lesson, they would think I was afraid of them.

So Su Nuan turned back.

Among the five women, she only recognized Dong Jingshu and Zhou Jiaojiao, and the other three looked familiar but she couldn't remember their names.

However, it was enough to recognize Dong Jingshu and Zhou Jiaojiao. The other three people were surrounding these two people, and it was obvious at a glance that these two people were the leaders.

"Jiaojiao, right? Actually, I've been thinking about you a lot since I last saw you at the Princess' place. I always feel like you have some misunderstandings about me. After thinking about it, I think it's probably because you're unhappy about my maidservant becoming the concubine of the son of Marquis Zhongyuan."

Having said this, Su Nuan paused, and then heard Zhou Jiaojiao snort.

Su Nuan was very satisfied with her reaction and continued, "But one is my maid, and the other is the son of the Marquis Zhongyuan. They have nothing to do with Miss Zhou. Why are you so upset about this?"

"That little bitch, Bi Tao, seduced the prince and damaged his reputation. I was just standing up for him."

“Is it really just to stand up for justice?”

Su Nuan asked with a smile, "Miss Zhou, you are so concerned about this matter that I thought you were interested in the son of the Marquis Zhongyuan."

"Don't talk nonsense!"

I don’t know if Zhou Jiaojiao’s face was red because she was anxious or angry.

"Look, you're still shy. If the man and woman are unmarried and like each other, just admit it openly. Oh, no, the man already has a concubine."

"Who said I like him? How could I like him?"

Zhou Jiaojiao said anxiously.

She was so anxious to clarify herself that she didn't pay attention to the tone of her voice, and the words "How could I like him!" were full of disgust.

Dong Jingshu's face darkened.

Su Nuan waited for Dong Jingshu to speak, but she didn't say anything after waiting for a long time. She had no choice but to add fuel to the fire, "It's good that you don't like him. I'm really afraid that you will fall in love with the wrong person in a fit of anger."

"I don't know how a lowly girl who has never seen the world could possibly..."

Halfway through her words she finally realized that she had said the wrong thing and quickly turned to look at Dong Jingshu.

Dong Jingshu's face was already filled with anger, and she angrily said to Zhou Jiaojiao: "Are you saying that my brother is only worthy of being liked by those lowly girls?"

"I did not mean that."

"What do you mean? Do you think my brother is not good enough for you? Don't you think about who was the one who always took the opportunity of dating me to secretly look at my brother?"

"You, why are you saying that!"

Zhou Jiaojiao was also angry, "I was young and ignorant."

"Hmph, I think you are a snob." Dong Jingshu replied.

"You don't blame your own brother for not being able to keep himself clean, but you blame me. No wonder my mother won't let me play with you. You and your sister are really birds of a feather."

Su Nuan couldn't believe that the two of them started arguing like this. Could it be that they were putting on a show for her?

Even if she believed that the two were acting, she was unwilling to believe that their friendship was so "touching" that it could be so ruined by just a few words from others.

There was no sense of accomplishment in such a "battle". She had something important to do tonight, so she didn't want to play around with a few "little friends".

Returning to her seat, Su Nuan kept her eyes on the direction of the door until Mu Yunting and Xun Zheng appeared at the same time.

These two people didn't just chat for a while outside, they met at the door and were actually talking and laughing.

Seeing Xun Zheng having a secret meeting with Prince Guang'an with his own eyes and still joking with Xun Zheng, Mu Yunting is undoubtedly in true love!

Su Nuan felt suffocated when she saw this.

Mu Yunting glanced in Su Nuan's direction and was in a good mood when he saw that she frowned slightly.

Before, he didn't find the right method and just treated her well, but she didn't appreciate him. Now if he makes her jealous, maybe she will figure it out and cherish herself instead.

"The musician played the piano so well tonight, almost on par with Miss Xun!"

The words that Su Nuan said after his energy sank into his dantian spread throughout most of the Chongxiao Palace.

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent for a few moments, and even the sound of the piano seemed to become quieter.

After saying this, Su Nuan glanced at Mrs. Guang Shen seemingly casually.

The latter understood and said, "The musicians in the palace are all masters of famous schools. Concubine Xia actually said that they are not as good as Miss Xun. Miss Xun must play the piano very well! I wonder if we will have the pleasure of listening to Miss Xun play the piano today?"

After Mrs. Shen finished speaking, she looked at Xun Zheng.

After hearing what she said, everyone looked at Xun Zheng.

"You are talking nonsense. I know this zither player today. He is the direct disciple of Mr. Wen Ji. I don't believe that there is anyone who can play the zither better than him."

"I don't believe it either. What Concubine Xia said is too outrageous."

"Don't disbelieve me. I heard that Miss Xun was the best zither player in the imperial city."

"Playing the piano requires constant practice. She has been hidden away for so many years, her piano skills must have become rusty by now!"

"How do you know she hasn't been playing the piano for others all these years?"

The discussion was getting more and more off topic. Su Nuan coughed, drawing everyone's attention back to herself, and said, "Sister Xun wouldn't just do it casually. Only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is qualified to listen to her music."

These words made everyone feel jealous.

Then someone started to make a fuss, "So it was played for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, then we are not qualified to listen to it."

"That's such a pity!"

"That is to say, I have never heard anyone play the zither better than the one taught by Mr. Wenji's disciples."

At this time, Madam Shen stood up again and said, "The emperor and empress are here today. Don't they have the right to listen to Miss Xun playing the piano?"

Who dares to say no?

Xun Zheng herself didn’t even dare to say it!

Being put in this situation, if Xun Zheng didn't step forward and play a song, it would mean that she herself felt that the emperor and the empress were not worthy of listening to her playing the piano.

Xun Zheng took a deep look at Su Nuan, then stepped forward and said to the emperor and empress, "I, your humble servant, would like to offer you a song for your majesty and empress."

The queen smiled faintly, "Go ahead. I may not have heard you play the piano for many years. There is no need to compare yourself with the pianist. You have your own status, so just play with peace of mind."