The delicate little cabbage was pushed by the old emperor

Shen Leyan smiled calmly and said, "Sister, you are too kind. I have just entered the palace and I will need your help in the future."

At this moment, a concubine with gorgeous makeup raised her lips in an imperceptible arc.

She whispered, "I heard that the Empress comes from a distinguished family. I imagine she is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Could you please broaden our horizons?"

Shen Leyan knew in her heart that this was a challenge, but she remained calm and composed: "I only know a little bit, and my skills are crude. I am afraid that I will not be able to catch the eyes of you sisters."

"Your Majesty, you are too modest."

"Yes, Queen, the sisters are very curious."

"In our palace, Concubine Lan is the best at playing the zither, and Concubine Shu is the most skilled at chess."

"The Queen has just arrived, and she wants to open up the eyes of the sisters."

One of the concubines suggested, "Since you have nothing to do, why don't you have some sparring with the sisters?"

All the concubines agreed and thought it was a great idea.

"It's a pity that the Concubine Shu is not in the Imperial Garden today."

"Shufei has a cold personality. How can ordinary people invite her?" Concubine Wan said impatiently.

"Isn't Concubine Lan here?"

"Today, I would like to invite Concubine Lan and the Queen to spar with each other."

At this time, Concubine Lan was pushed out by Concubine Wan in the crowd. She had just been under house arrest for a few days, and it happened that the Empress Dowager was here today, so she originally didn't want to stand out.

But now that she is at the forefront of this storm, she has no intention of backing down.

She said carefully, "It just so happens that the Empress Dowager is here too. Why don't you ask the Empress Dowager to compete with me? It will just be a way to entertain the Empress Dowager!"

Lan Fei's words were flawless. She had learned her lesson after the last time.

Moreover, this is something that often happens in the harem. It is harmless for sisters to compete with each other in talent and have fun.

She has always prided herself on her outstanding talent, so she is very confident about this matter.

If she defeated the Queen Mother, she would not blame her for anything. Instead, she would be able to surpass the newcomer Shen Leyan.

She and Shen Leyan had actually met once before, during the previous spring hunt.

No wonder the emperor wanted to reward her with the white rainbow horse. It turned out that they already had a tail head.

It was a pity that she believed Shen Leyan's lies and helped Shen Leyan out of the predicament. It turned out that one couldn't trust the words of a beautiful woman...

Today she wants to let out a sigh of relief!

Although she was very happy that Shen Leyan snatched the position of queen from the imperial concubine.

However, she felt uncomfortable with a little girl like Shen Leyan being the queen...

Shen Leyan was surrounded by them, talking to each other, and had no room to refuse.

She turned her head to look at the Queen Mother, and only agreed when she saw the Queen Mother nodded.

She smiled gently and said, "Since my sisters are so kind, I will perform my duties today."

Although she hasn't touched the piano for a long time and may be a little rusty, it shouldn't be too difficult to listen to.

The crowd gathered and came to a pavilion, where palace maids had already set up the musical instruments.

"Would you please go first, Queen?"

Shen Leyan wanted to get a feel for the other person's level first. After all, she hadn't practiced the piano for a while, so she humbly said, "Let Concubine Lan take the lead."

Concubine Lan looked at the Empress Dowager. After what happened last time, she was a little scared in front of the Empress Dowager.

"Since the Queen is willing to be humble, Concubine Lan, please begin."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Lan stopped refusing and sat down directly. She raised her jade hand and a string of beautiful notes poured out, like the gurgling of a clear spring in the mountains, the flying of butterflies and the dancing of cranes, a joyful and harmonious scene.

After listening to it, people feel happier.

After the song is over, the sound of the piano still echoes endlessly.

Everyone around showed admiration.

Lan Fei's piano music is as touching as ever!

When Lan Fei started playing the piano, Shen Leyan's fingers also followed and gently plucked the strings, trying to regain the previous feeling.

She closed her eyes and carefully recalled how she had played the piano before, and gradually became more and more into the mood as the piano played.

While Concubine Lan was playing the piano, the other concubines around were also secretly observing Shen Leyan. Seeing her intoxicated look, they thought she was deeply impressed by Concubine Lan's piano playing.

For a moment, everyone's expressions were a little complicated. They didn't want Shen Leyan to lose too badly.

Especially the concubine who had just made the proposal was full of worries at this moment.

After all, Shen Leyan had just entered the palace, and the Empress Dowager and the Emperor liked her so much. To embarrass Shen Leyan would be a disguised slap in the face of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, wouldn't it?

The Queen Mother might not dislike Shen Leyan, but would punish her for making the suggestion...

During this period, they behaved well and did not dare to cause trouble or upset the Empress Dowager.

Ever since the Queen Mother took over the harem, all the concubines have indeed been unusually well-behaved.

Shen Leyan was still immersed in it and had no idea that Lan Fei's piano playing had ended.

Just when everyone thought she didn't dare to go up, Shen Leyan finally woke up from her memories.

The Queen Mother patted her little hands and comforted her, "Don't be nervous, Yan'er. Just do what you can."

"Just treat it as fun and pass the time."

The Empress Dowager was of course aware of Concubine Lan's outstanding piano skills, and it was indeed difficult to find another person who could compare with her over the years.

So even if Shen Leyan failed to win, it would not be surprising. She was just bored and wanted to have some fun to relieve her boredom.

Shen Leyan nodded gently, took a deep breath, walked slowly to the piano and sat down.

Her slender hands rested lightly on the strings, and her jade fingers played an unknown tune as smoothly as flowing water.

The sleeves fluttered like dancing, like the fluttering of butterfly wings, and the melody gradually became impossibly high, like the soft singing of a phoenix, pearls falling on a jade plate, the song was free, and she even sang it softly.

When the fingertips touched the strings, it seemed as if a strange power was injected into the strings. The sound of the piano was mournful and melodious at first, like crying and complaining, telling endless thoughts.

Gradually it became more passionate, and there seemed to be the sound of swords and horses, which startled everyone.

The song ended and there was silence for a long while.

A hint of surprise flashed in the Queen Mother's eyes, and she praised: "This song is extraordinary."

Shen Leyan bowed and saluted, saying softly, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed the Empress Dowager and all the sisters."

Lan Fei's expression changed slightly, but she forced herself to remain calm. "What kind of song is this? Why have I never heard of it before?"

"This is what I played at my own whim, so Concubine Lan has never heard it."

"However, I also created this piece based on some of the music on the zither sheet music."

"No wonder it feels familiar." Lan Fei nodded.

She didn't expect that Shen Leyan not only had outstanding piano skills, but could also compose her own music, and her singing voice was also very beautiful.

She really accepted her defeat today...

Even Emperor Yong'an, who was in the Yangxin Palace, was attracted by Shen Leyan's piano music. He stood in the distance for a long time without coming back to his senses...