ebookland Chapter 363 Can Unrequited Love Become Real?
Chapter 363 Can Unrequited Love Become Real?
Qin Yun Chu looked at Yan Wei not far away. Yan Wei was drinking and talking to his colleagues.
She remembered a sentence in her sketchbook: Which is more regrettable, missing out or never being together?
She didn't want either kind of regret.
She recalled the time she had shared a carriage with Yan Wei.
The two did not exchange a single word the entire way.
She was nervous.
She didn't know why Yan Wei wasn't speaking.
If she doesn't take the initiative, given Yan Wei's personality, they might never cross paths again.
After thinking it over, Qin Yunchu was about to get up when Lin Nan's voice rang out beside her.
"Your Highness Consort Jia, I will perform a dance for you."
"What dance will Miss Lin perform for everyone?" Consort Jia asked with a smile.
"I composed it myself; it's called 'Drunken'," Lin Nan replied.
"Alright, Miss Lin, begin your performance."
"Yes, Your Highness Consort Jia."
Lin Nan went on stage, glancing in Huo Ye's direction.
When Huo Ye saw Lin Nan, he remembered what had happened at the academy and couldn't help but look at Lin Nan a few more times.
Their eyes met, and Lin Nan's face instantly turned as red as an apple.
She had been preparing this dance for a long time; it was specially choreographed for Huo Ye, hoping that one day she could dance it for him.
As the music began, Lin Nan danced gracefully to the music.
Her dance was graceful, her eyes smiling, like a fairy playing in the mountains—cute, lively, and beautiful.
After the dance ended, applause rang out.
But in Lin Nan's eyes, all she saw was Huo Ye applauding for her.
Her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to burst out of her chest.
"Thank you everyone." Lin Nan bowed and stepped down from the stage.
The second person to perform was Qin Yunchu, who played the zither.
Dressed in a light yellow dress, she sat in front of the piano, her slender fingers gently caressing the strings. Beautiful music flowed from her fingertips. In the dim light, she looked like a fairy, breathtakingly beautiful.
Qin Yun Chu was very studious. She not only learned medicine from Song Si Yao, but also learned music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Her piano playing bears a resemblance to Song Siyao.
After the performance, the entire audience cheered.
"Miss Qin, who taught you to play the zither?" Consort Jia asked.
"Your Highness, Consort Jia, my zither playing was taught to me by the Crown Princess." Qin Yun Chu was dignified and serene.
Consort Jia nodded and smiled, "I see. Truly, a great teacher produces a great student."
She then looked at Song Siyao, "Your Highness, Miss Qin's zither playing has quite a bit of your style."
Song Siyao smiled faintly, "To gain the favor of Consort Jia, Yun Chu's efforts have not been in vain. Yun Chu, why don't you thank Consort Jia?"
"Yes, sir." Qin Yun Chu bowed to Consort Jia. "Thank you, Your Highness Consort Jia."
"Go down and learn properly from your husband," said Consort Jia.
"Yes, Your Highness Consort Jia." Qin Yun Chu stepped down from the platform and looked in Yan Wei's direction.
Yan Wei didn't look at her; he was drinking and seemed to be thinking about something.
She felt a little disappointed.
"Miss Qin, you played the piano so well just now," Lin Nan, sitting next to her, praised sincerely.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin. Your dancing is also very beautiful," Qin Yunchu replied with a compliment.
"I'm telling the truth. My dancing is beautiful, but it can't compare to your piano playing."
Lin Nan spoke frankly and sincerely, “I think you’ll definitely get first place in today’s talent show.”
"Thank you, Mr. Lin." Qin Yun Chu looked at Lin Nan with more respect.
Among the young ladies from prominent families, few could be as frank and generous as Lin Nan when it came to matters of interest.
For some people, even admitting that someone is better than them is harder than climbing to heaven.
At this moment, another young lady from a prominent family came on stage to perform, and the two of them stopped talking and watched the performance quietly.
The third lady performed painting.
Soon, all the young ladies finished their performances. There were ten in total, and Qin Yun Chu came in first place.
"Miss Qin, today's prize is that you can make a wish upon me. Is there anything you wish for?" Emperor Changlong asked.
Qin Yun Chu said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the world is at peace now, my parents are healthy, and I have become a doctor because I love what I do. I have no other desires."
"Miss Qin truly lives up to her reputation as the Crown Princess's student. She possesses an excellent character and a broad mind, and her future is promising."
Emperor Changlong's few words of praise were more effective than any gifts bestowed upon him.
"Since you have no wishes now, let's leave it for now. Tell me what you want when you've decided."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Qin Yun Chu replied gracefully.
"Lord Qin, you've raised a wonderful daughter; your good fortune is about to arrive," a colleague said to Lord Qin.
Lord Qin forced a smile. "Lord He is joking."
What good fortune did he have? So many people came to propose marriage, but his daughter didn't like any of them, and he didn't want to force her.
If things continue like this, his daughter's youth will be wasted.
But he was too ashamed to tell anyone about these troubles.
"Miss Qin, I told you, you'd definitely be number one tonight," Lin Nan said to Qin Yun Chu with a smile.
"Mr. Lin..."
"Report!"
Before Qin Yunchu could finish speaking, a voice rushed into the hall, "Your Majesty, beggars in the city have gathered and started a fight with the people."
"Such matters should be reported to the government office, why did they come to me?" Emperor Changlong asked.
"We've reported it to the authorities, but the Prefect of the Capital couldn't stop it; there have already been casualties," the guard said.
"What?" Emperor Changlong's expression changed.
"Father, I will take some men to take a look." Shen Pei volunteered.
"Report!"
At this moment, another guard rushed in, "Your Majesty, an urgent message from 800 li away: Anzhou is suffering from a drought, countless people have starved to death, and countless refugees are flocking to the capital!"
The eunuch took the memorial from the guard, and Emperor Changlong unfolded it and frowned.
"Father, I request permission to go to Anzhou to investigate," Shen Jing said.
"What are your thoughts?" Emperor Changlong asked.
Shen Jing did not expect Emperor Changlong to test him in person. After a moment's thought, he began to answer, "Your subject believes that we should first open the granaries to save the people."
"What if the granaries are empty?" Emperor Changlong asked again.
"Go to the counties next to Anzhou to borrow grain." It would be too late to transfer grain back to the capital. Shen Jing was satisfied with his answer and was very confident.
"Your Highness, heed my command!" Emperor Changlong said.
"My son is here."
"You shall set off immediately for Anzhou to provide disaster relief. Prince Chen, heed my command," Emperor Changlong said.
“Your subject is here,” Shen Jing said.
"You will go with the Crown Prince to assist him in disaster relief," Emperor Changlong ordered.
"Yes, Father."
Shen Jing bowed and accepted the order. He lowered his head slightly, his eyes were cold, and he was thinking.
Father, how can you be so biased?
You were afraid that I would steal the Crown Prince's thunder, so you only asked me to assist the Crown Prince.
In this way, even if there is merit, it will belong to the Crown Prince, and have nothing to do with me.
But Father, you are wrong this time. Your son will make sure the Crown Prince never returns!