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

Li Muxia was completely taken aback that these two handsome men would be willing to play a duet with him. Moreover, if he remembered correctly, did His Highness Prince Rui have any issues with him at the beginning?

Although I don't understand what these two people are thinking, since they are willing, I will gladly accept it.

Wei Shuyue also wanted to join the ensemble. She could play the pipa, but she didn't have a good memory and couldn't remember what she heard after just one listen like Dongfang Jincheng and Jun Mochen.

So, in the end, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and give up.

However, while she gave up, Madam Liu did not. She gave Wei Shuyue a wink and whispered, "Yue'er, now is a good opportunity. Why don't you hurry up and go up?"

Wei Shuyue said with some difficulty, "But, Mother, I only listened to it once, so I can't remember it all."

Liu said with exasperation, "Who asked you to accompany me? I asked you to dance. Your strength is dancing."

Upon hearing this, Wei Shuyue suddenly realized what was going on.

She stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this is the first time I've heard such a beautiful melody. May I join in?"

The Emperor was very pleased with Wei Shuyue and was considering making her one of his daughters-in-law, so he smiled and asked, "Oh, what instrument would you like to use?"

Wei Shuyue: "I think the musical instruments are fine with His Highness Prince Chen, Lord Jun, and Miss Li. I would like to dance with them."

The emperor became interested upon hearing this and said, "Excellent."

Therefore, the "Blooming Flowers Along the Way" performance team has added one more person.

Seeing that no one else was joining in, Li Muxia and the others began to play.

As the zither played its melodious notes, Dongfang Jincheng began to play his jade flute, while Jun Mochen struck the chime bells beside him. Wei Shuyue danced gracefully to the music.

All four were handsome men and beautiful women; such a sight was truly rare.

Everyone was captivated by the beautiful scene.

Only Feng Jingxin stared at Li Muxia with a sinister expression, because ever since Li Muxia appeared, Prince Chen's gaze had been frequently drawn to her. This made Feng Jingxin extremely jealous.

In addition, Li Muxia's outstanding performance made her feel a deep sense of crisis.

No, she had finally managed to get Li Muxia and Prince Chen to break off their engagement, and then her grandfather had persuaded the Emperor to grant her a marriage. How could she let Li Muxia attract Prince Chen's attention again?

No, absolutely not.

So, while everyone was engrossed in watching the performance, she whispered a few words to the maid beside her, and the maid quietly left.

When the performance ended, thunderous applause erupted and lasted for a long time.

Even the Emperor and Empress Dowager stood up, applauded, and cheered.

The performance was undoubtedly a success.

Looking at the two people beside her, Li Muxia felt genuinely happy—the kind of happiness that comes from finding kindred spirits.

Although Wei Shuyue's dance was choreographed on the spot, it was very suitable for this piece of music.

Li Muxia greatly admired Wei Shuyue. To choreograph such a perfectly fitting dance to a piece of music she'd only heard once in such a short time was truly remarkable. In modern times, she would undoubtedly be an internationally renowned dancer.

The Emperor and Empress Dowager were very pleased with the performance and rewarded everyone present.

With Li Muxia and the others performing together, the rest of the program became rather conventional and dull.

After a few more performances, everyone was getting a little tired of the show. The Empress Dowager, having sat for so long, was also a bit weary, so she whispered a few words to the Emperor.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor said, "Alright, that's all for today's banquet. Everyone can stroll around the Imperial Garden. There will be fireworks tonight, and you can stay and watch them."

After speaking, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor left with the help of palace maids and eunuchs, and the officials on the ground also stood up to bow and respectfully see the Empress Dowager off.

After the Emperor and Empress Dowager left, everyone else also left the main hall. Li Muxia followed Shangguan Wanyun to the Imperial Garden.

In the Imperial Garden, the ladies and young women who were on good terms with each other formed groups and started chatting.

At this moment, Hua, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Minister of Personnel, waved to Shangguan Wanyun and said, "Wanyun, over here."

Shangguan Wanyun approached Madam Hua, glanced around at the other women and young ladies present, and after they exchanged greetings, she asked, "Sister-in-law, why haven't I seen Wenya today? Didn't she come?"

Madam Hua sighed and said, "I don't know what happened to Wenya a few days ago. She suddenly felt unwell and has been taking medicine for several days, but she hasn't gotten better, so I didn't bring her today."

Speaking of this, seeing Li Muxia reminded me that Li Muxia was studying medicine under the Medical Sage, so perhaps she could take a look at Wenya.

"Mu Xia, didn't you also study medicine under the Medical Sage before? Could you take some time to examine Wen Ya?"

She spoke very softly, and the other women were chatting and didn't hear her.

Li Muxia looked at Madam Hua and said, "Aunt, what are you saying? My cousin is sick, so we should go and see her. Ran'er and I will go to see Cousin Wenya tomorrow."

With Li Muxia's affirmation, Madam Hua felt a little relieved. The group chatted for a while longer, and Shangguan Wanyun, seeing that Li Anran and Li Muxia seemed a bit bored, said, "Muxia, Ran'er, if you feel bored, you can go for a walk around, but don't go too far. Cui'er and Chunxing, take good care of Miss."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia and Li Anran bowed and left; they were indeed quite bored.

The two planned to stroll around the neighborhood before heading back, as the sun was about to set and it would soon get dark.

On their way, the two encountered Su Lanzhi, who was talking to her sisters at home. When she saw Li Muxia and Li Anran, she said something to the woman next to her and walked towards Li Muxia and the others.

Seeing Su Lanzhi approach, Li Anran happily waved and greeted her. The three of them strolled around the Imperial Garden together, completely unaware that Feng Jingxin was staring at Li Muxia with a sinister look behind them.

Li Muxia and her companions walked onto a small bridge and looked at the goldfish swimming around below.

Just as the group was engrossed in discussing which fish looked better, a palace maid quietly approached them from behind. As she walked up to Li Muxia, she suddenly cried out and swayed, falling towards Li Muxia.

Before the palace maids could speak, Li Anran suddenly said, "Look, this little fish looks so strange."

Attracted by Li Anran's words, Li Muxia and Su Lanzhi both took a step toward Li Anran. With that one step, Su Lanzhi took the place where Li Muxia had been standing.

And so, Su Lanzhi was unlucky enough to shield Li Muxia from disaster, and was knocked into the lake by a palace maid with a "plop".