The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

When Li Muxia stood up, her appearance was exposed to everyone's view. All eyes in the hall were focused on Li Muxia. In those eyes, there was amazement, doubt, jealousy, envy, and some men's eyes were filled with possessiveness.

The Emperor was clearly surprised that Li Muxia had turned out this way, and he was stunned when he saw her appearance.

It wasn't until Consort Feng gently tugged at the Emperor's sleeve that he coughed to cover up his embarrassment at being stunned.

Thinking of how she had broken off Li Muxia's engagement with Prince Chen a year ago, she turned to look at Prince Chen and saw him looking at Li Muxia with a complicated expression. She sighed inwardly and said, "Rise. Have you prepared anything for today?"

Since they've already asked this question, if I haven't prepared anything, people with ulterior motives will definitely say that I don't value the Empress Dowager's birthday.

Therefore, she could only bite the bullet and say, "I have indeed prepared a small performance, but seeing how wonderful the other young ladies' talents are, I was afraid that my performance would not be good enough and would spoil everyone's fun, so I have not come forward to perform."

Perhaps feeling guilty towards Li Muxia for issuing the decree to annul the engagement, the Emperor appeared much more amiable towards her, even softening his voice considerably: "It's alright. Regardless of the performance, it's a gift prepared for the Empress Dowager. Since you've also prepared one, come up and perform. Whether your performance is good or bad, I will reward you."

Everyone present was surprised by the Emperor's attitude towards Li Muxia, and their minds began to race.

The Emperor's attitude will determine Li Muxia's future. Does the Emperor have taken a liking to Li Muxia and want to bring her into the harem, or does he intend to bestow her upon Prince Rui or Prince Xian as their principal wife? Given Li Muxia's status, it is impossible for her to become a concubine or secondary wife, and among the adult princes, only Prince Rui and Prince Xian have not yet been chosen as their principal wives.

However, it is more likely to be the Prince Xian, after all, it is rumored that Prince Rui is allergic to women, and the General Protector of the Nation would not marry his precious granddaughter to a prince who hates women.

Moreover, judging from the Prince Xian's behavior just now, could it be that he also liked Li Muxia, which is why he suggested that she perform, so that he could take the opportunity to propose marriage?

Almost everyone believed that Prince Xian was in love with Li Muxia, even the Emperor thought so. Only a few people in the know disagreed.

While everyone was lost in their own thoughts, Li Muxia had already arrived at the center of the main hall and sat down in front of a guzheng.

When Feng Jingxin saw that Li Muxia was also playing the guzheng, she felt a sense of disdain. She knew that Li Muxia could play the guzheng, but Li Muxia's guzheng skills were definitely no match for hers. She could only say that she could listen to the music, but compared to her, it would be humiliating.

The other young ladies shared this view, after all, Li Muxia was notorious for being completely incompetent. Therefore, they all wore expressions of disdain.

However, when Li Muxia gently plucked the strings, they were all dumbfounded. Was this really the same Li Muxia who knew nothing?

In terms of both finger technique and skill, Li Muxia is in no way inferior to Feng Jingxin.

Are you kidding me? In her past life, she earned a Level 10 guzheng certificate at the age of fifteen and was invited to perform at various concerts during high school. To be honest, if she hadn't chosen medicine in college but instead applied to an arts school, she would definitely have become a great musician.

Moreover, Li Muxia was playing the modern song "Flowers Bloom All the Way" today, which gave everyone present a sense of novelty. However, although the piece was beautiful, it felt like something was missing.

After the prelude ended, Li Muxia began: "The sunset over the sea is like a painting from my youth, spread across the sky waiting for seagulls to carry it away. Distant sails are battered by the wind and waves. I'm not afraid of pain for my dreams... I hope the wishes I made will blossom all the way, protecting those dreams from the wind and sand... In the quiet night, who are you thinking of?"

As soon as Li Muxia's voice began to play, everyone was stunned. Her voice was already beautiful, but when she sang this song, it sounded like heavenly music, striking straight to the top of everyone's head. Everyone seemed to feel memories from the depths of their souls.

Some people reminisce about their childhood dreams: have they come true now?

Some people reminisce about their youthful romances, wondering how the person they truly loved is doing now.

Some people dream about the future and hope to meet someone they love in return.

Even the emperor was lost in memories, thinking about the scenes of fighting on the battlefield, the lost empress, and the beauty of a peaceful and prosperous country.

The Empress Dowager listened with tears streaming down her face. Yes, all those lost youthful years were gone, and the boy she had fallen in love with at first sight was no longer there.

After the song ended, everyone was still immersed in their memories and aspirations.

Only Dongfang Jincheng and Dongfang Jinlin looked at Li Muxia with complicated expressions.

The Empress Dowager wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and asked, "Child, what is the name of this piece of music?"

The emperor also looked over curiously.

Li Muxia rose and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, this piece is called 'A Journey Through Flowers.' I saw it in a musical score when I was traveling with my master. I thought it sounded nice, so I learned it. This piece is very suitable for the guzheng, but if other instruments are added to play it together, the piece will be richer and more beautiful."

Empress Dowager: "The name 'Blooming Flowers Along the Way' is wonderful. May it be played again? I would like to hear it one more time."

Li Muxia: "Okay."

He then sat down, preparing to play it again.

At this moment, Jun Mochen, who was sitting in his seat, came to Li Muxia's side and said, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, I also like this piece very much. May I accompany Miss Li?"

The Emperor and Empress Dowager, of course, did not object and nodded in agreement.

Jun Mochen, having received a signal from Dongfang Jincheng, spoke up again: "As Miss Li just mentioned, this piece would have more depth if there were more instruments. How about His Highness Prince Rui participate as well?"

Just when everyone thought Dongfang Jincheng would refuse, he stood up and softly uttered a "okay".

Instantly, everyone's expression was as if they had seen a ghost. Of course, some people were excited and happy, after all, Dongfang Jincheng was known as the Jade Flute Prince, and his skill with the jade flute was first-class.

Wei Shuyue looked at Dongfang Jincheng with admiration. She never expected to hear Prince Rui's flute music today. Many people present had never heard Dongfang Jincheng play the flute before, but Wei Shuyue was fortunate enough to hear it once. That was also the first time she met Dongfang Jincheng. Just one meeting made her fall deeply in love with Dongfang Jincheng, and she fell deeper and deeper into it.