Mo Qin nodded slightly, and then stepped back, not wanting to attract the attention of others.

Cheng Shuiyao straightened the hem of her skirt a little and walked back into the middle of those people as if nothing had happened.

When they went to the Imperial Garden, everyone found that the tables had already been arranged here, and groups of palace maids were shuttling through it, carefully arranging each position.

The flowers in the Imperial Garden are all rare varieties specially selected, and they can bloom well in winter, and the whole garden is purple and red, which is indescribably gratifying.

"A few days ago, my father-in-law in charge of this place told the palace that there are some extremely rare flowers blooming here, so I invite you all to come and have a look." The queen bent down and sat upright, waving her hand slightly at everyone.

The others walked over, found their place, and sat down.

Cheng Shuiyao sat under the queen's head, her eyes were very clear, but people couldn't guess her thoughts.

The Prime Minister's wife's eyes swept Cheng Shui Yao from time to time, and the skirt under her hand gradually tightened.

She didn't want Cheng Shuiyao to sit here so proudly, she should think of a way to make her ugly.

After pondering for a moment, the Prime Minister's wife suddenly relaxed her hand, only to feel a clever plan come to her mind.

Halfway through lunch, the whole banquet was happy, although it was noisy, but there was occasional laughter, and it seemed that the atmosphere was very good.

The Prime Minister's wife wiped her hands gracefully, got up slowly, and spoke to the others, "Although today is not an important banquet?" But there should always be some performances, I heard that Mrs. Xiao is very good at music, why don't you just play a song for us, okay? ”

When she said this, the prime minister's wife looked at Cheng Shuiyao with a smile, as if she really sincerely invited her to perform.

"What kind of identity I used to be, others don't know it, don't you know the prime minister's wife?" Cheng Shuiyao smiled, then raised her eyes casually, and looked at the prime minister's wife.

Her origin is not a secret, as long as you check slightly, you can find out that she is an unfavored concubine, how can a concubine who is difficult to survive every day have time to music?

This smile is generous, and it looks very open, and it doesn't seem to have any scruples.

The Prime Minister's wife was stunned for a moment, as if she didn't expect her to escape in this way.

Which lady in the capital doesn't want others to know that she can sing and dance? But Cheng Shuiyao didn't follow this routine at all, and even didn't hesitate to move out of her identity to refute her.

However, as the Prime Minister's wife had expected, a whispered conversation began to sound.

The eyes that fell on Cheng Shuiyao were full of disdain, but Cheng Shuiyao was not uncomfortable for half a year, poured himself a cup of tea, stretched out his delicate fingers and shook the teacup.

"Mrs. Xiao, don't look down on yourself," Mrs. Prime Minister instantly regained her voice and continued to speak, "If others are unwilling to play this play, it's fine, but Mrs. Xiao, you shouldn't, after all, today is the queen's banquet, isn't you making the mother ugly?" ”

That's a bit of a level.

The queen frowned, and her expression became a little impatient.

She didn't want to get involved in the grievances between the two of them at all, but since the prime minister's wife intended to pull her to call the shots, she wouldn't give her room to refute.

Although she is towards Cheng Shuiyao, this partiality cannot be shown on the bright side.

"It seems that Mrs. Prime Minister is prepared," Cheng Shuiyao glanced at the queen with a somewhat cold expression, turned her head and smiled mockingly at Mrs. Prime Minister, clapping her hands and standing up.

"Then if I don't take the stage, I will disappoint you."

What?

The queen didn't expect Cheng Shuiyao to really respond to this matter, so she hurriedly looked at her, shook her head slightly, and signaled her not to be reckless.

Cheng Shuiyao didn't miss the expression on the queen's face at all, but she didn't have any scruples, and looked at the prime minister's wife with a smile, "But this display shouldn't be shown lightly, let's make a bet?" ”

"What are you going to bet on?" The Prime Minister's wife only thought that she was stalling here, and she didn't take this bet to heart at all.

"I heard that Mrs. Prime Minister, you have a few shops in the capital, but I'm not greedy, just ask for a tea shop." Cheng Shuiyao walked slightly, looking at the Prime Minister's wife, there was a little more provocative in her eyes.

Two richly dressed men stood in the center, looking at each other, and for a moment neither was willing to let anyone go.

Compared with the prime minister's wife's pretense of calmness, Cheng Shuiyao is much calmer.

She knew that she would not be able to escape from this performance sooner or later, so it was better to settle it here, and by the way, she would like to slander the prime minister's wife for something, so that she would have a long memory from now on.

"Mrs. Prime Minister, since you brought it up, you should also give it a little color," the queen raised her eyes slightly and gave Mrs. Prime Minister a look.

She said this with a clear meaning.

The prime minister's wife couldn't be more angry, and she had to do what he said.

Frowning slightly, Mrs. Prime Minister nodded, gritted her teeth, and said, "Mrs. Xiao, please." ”

Cheng Shuiyao got what she wanted, stopped entanglement, and turned her head to look at Moqin beside her.

"What does Madame want to perform?" Mo Qin leaned slightly, just enough to reveal the round pearl on her bun.

Looking at the color, it is not cheaper than what these concubines are carrying.

Many people who swept this pearl gasped, and secretly said that the General's Mansion was really rich, and even a subordinate could bring such good jewelry.

"Go get my harp." Cheng Shuiyao glanced down at his clothes and chose a more appropriate piano.

It's a little cold in her dance dress this season, and she doesn't want to freeze because of it.

Mo Qin nodded and quickly went down to prepare.

Cheng Shuiyao didn't panic, just stood indifferently, waiting for Moqin to come back.

She wore a cloud brocade dress today, although she looked a little plain, but it was indeed just the right solemn and elegant, just standing in the same place, so that everyone's eyes could not be separated.

The Prime Minister's wife didn't expect Cheng Shuiyao to attract so much attention just by standing like this, and she was going crazy with jealousy.

Halfway through, Moqin went and returned, still holding a quaint piano in his hand.

The pattern on this piano is not the style that has been fashionable in the past two years, and it looks like it is relatively old.

Cheng Shuiyao's face was as usual, she gently took the qin, and then found someone to find a thick cushion for herself.

Sitting on the cushion inadvertently, Cheng Shuiyao put the piano on his lap and raised his hand slightly.

A series of crisp notes poured down from between her fingers, and the changing melody sounded exceptionally pleasant with clarity and warmth.

The skepticism in everyone's eyes was gradually replaced by amazement, and they listened with bated breath, for fear of missing half a point.

Only the Prime Minister's wife grabbed the cup in her hand suddenly, and the smile on her face was a little not good.

She didn't expect Cheng Shuiyao to really be!

And more importantly, she still pressed the bet!