General, Madam Called You To Farm - Chapter 481

General, Madam Called You To Farm
Chapter 481 – Astonishing everyone (1) 

Translator : Moon Lee
Editor : Tea
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The young maid coaxed gently, “Miss, have some honeydew melon. It was just delivered from Yunzhou as tribute. Her Highness Consort Xian even sent some to our manor herself. She’s truly pleased with you as her future daughter-in-law!”

Indeed, Consort Xian was satisfied with Qin Yanran.

Not only did Qin Yanran possess breathtaking beauty, but her talent and intelligence were equally outstanding. 

As the treasured daughter of the Duke Protector’s household, she had long been hailed as the number one noble lady in the capital.

How could Consort Xian not be pleased with such a daughter-in-law?

But beyond Qin Yanran herself, what Consort Xian cared about most was the immense power behind her.

The combined military authority of the Qin and Su families, if secured, would guarantee her son’s path to becoming the Crown Prince.

Qin Yanran made her way to the Guqin platform and knelt gracefully before it.

“I’ll play for a while. You all leave the room.”

Whenever she felt troubled or restless, she would ease her emotions through playing the Guqin.

She chose a piece she had recently learned: ‘Everlasting Longing’. 

-Everlasting Longing 《长相思》

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wdSZHT8NdEU&pp=ygUQ6ZW_55u45oCdIOadjueZvQ%3D%3D 

With brilliant musical sense and exceptional talent, even Master Zhang, her teacher, had praised her. Calling her the most gifted among all his students.

But as her fingers moved over the strings, her mind involuntarily recalled the melody she’d once heard in Lihua Lane…

That eldest senior had also played “Everlasting Longing’. 

Compared to his music, hers always seemed to lack something, some indescribable soul or depth.

If she was the best among the disciples… then how should one describe him?

Qin Yanran continued to play for a while, but her heart just couldn’t settle. 

She eventually told the maids to put the instrument away, picked up a book of poetry, and reclined on the chaise to read.

But as she read, she slowly drifted off to sleep.

Perhaps it was the shock from her father’s behavior earlier in the day, but in her dreams, she ended up trapped in a nightmare… 

She dreamed that her father’s words came true. 

A man from outside really did appear, claiming to be her grandfather’s son, demanding that her father return everything of the Duke Protector’s household to him.

Then, a woman appeared as well… 

She stole her title as the capital’s number one noble lady, and even took away her betrothal to the Third Prince. 

That woman claimed she was the true Heaven-Favored Noble Lady, destined to become empress and mother of the nation.

Qin Yanran jolted awake in fright.

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Su Xiaoxiao carried a box of freshly made pastries to the residence on the east side to pick up Dahu.

The one who opened the door was a young servant.

He stared blankly at her, the buttery aroma from the pastry box making his mouth water. “You are…?”

Su Xiaoxiao smiled politely, “I’m Dahu’s mother.”

The young servant quickly gestured for her to enter. 

“Ah, Dahu’s mother! Please, come in.”

Su Xiaoxiao stepped over the threshold.

The servant led her into a clean and simple side room. 

There were no unnecessary decorations, only a guqin, a guzheng, and two cushions, one large and one small.

-Guqin 

-Guzheng

-Playing Guzheng

The servant said to Su Xiaoxiao, “Madam, please wait here for a bit. My young master took Dahu to the back to pick fruits.”

Worried she might think that the young master had taken the child somewhere unsafe, he quickly added, “It’s our own orchard, just nearby.”

Su Xiaoxiao nodded. “It’s fine. You can continue your work. I’ll wait here.”

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Master Zhang, returning from an errand, had just entered the courtyard when he heard a flowing, powerful melody.

It was a guzheng.

He’s… playing the guzheng?

And… was it a new composition?

This piece was completely unlike any of his previous works. 

Its rhythm and tempo were strong, brimming with a domineering air that looked down upon the world, laced with a killing aura. 

Yet it carried the grandeur of celestial music, stirring the heart and soul.

In his mind’s eye, Master Zhang could see it……

A lone figure beneath the city walls, sword in hand, facing thousands of enemy troops without fear!

It was utterly breathtaking…

Master Zhang listened, and goosebumps rose all over his arms… 

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