Love Lock

Chapter 66 Brother! Sister!
The two looked at each other and nodded in perfect unison.

The ukulele strings are plucked, and a wonderful Hawaiian sea breeze blows in your face.

The sound of the ukulele evokes images of a distant beach and a group of bikini-clad beauties, conveying a sense of the beauty and freedom of life.

Soon, Zhao Zun's pipa music joined in.

The ukulele's chords leap and dance like joyful sprites, while the pipa's melodious tune flows like a gentle stream. When played together, the harmonious melody possesses both exotic charm and classical elegance.

Like seagulls soaring freely over the sea in springtime, it is captivating and allows one to forget the hustle and bustle of the world.

Everyone in the hall, including the empress, was immersed in the joyful and wonderful music.

This was supposed to be a harmonious and beautiful scene, but an angry gaze swept through the hall.

Seeing Zhao Zun, whom she had been longing for day and night, gracefully step onto the stage and perform the zither with that lowly woman, Princess Chang Le's anger was instantly ignited.

In particular, the image of Zhao Zun sitting there, a muscular man playing the pipa, constantly stirred her uncontrollable desires.

Her chest heaved violently as she gripped the handkerchief tightly in her hand, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force.

Her eyes were fixed on the captivating figure on the stage, filled with disbelief and anger.

As a man of such noble status, how could the carefree prince disregard his dignity and go on stage to perform?

That's Zhao Zun, whom she's admired for many years!

Why? Why?
Zhao Zun possessed gentle features and an extraordinary demeanor, yet all of this appeared as irony to Princess Chang Le. For Zhao Zun's smile and gentleness were reserved solely for that lowly woman from a small town.

It felt as if a thousand needles were piercing her heart at the same time, causing unbearable pain, yet she had nowhere to vent it. She could only grit her teeth and endure the pain to prevent her loss of composure from being seen by others.

No matter how angry Princess Chang Le was, the two on stage continued to happily "play music".

After the music's prelude, the noble and carefree Prince not only played the zither but also began to sing for a living—

Look at the early spring light

The branches were noisy

The petals have a good color

A-mei is even more shy

……

I played my lusheng (a traditional reed pipe instrument).
Sister, sing a song

When the sun sets
Come with me

Is this... is this still the same Zhao Zun, the carefree prince who was known to all and feared by his enemies?

The audience was so shocked that their eyes almost popped out, but the novel and beautiful melody deeply attracted them, and they listened with great interest, completely absorbed.

Some people even clapped and tapped their hands to the rhythm.

Soon, Zhao Zun's rough singing voice had just ended when Han Lei's sweet voice rang out in the hall.

Bring my rice wine
Brother, have a bite.

Sweetness on your brow
Intoxicated in my heart

……

The sounds of the ukulele and pipa blended harmoniously and smoothly, and Zhao Zun and Han Lei sang with great enthusiasm, their coordination was extremely perfect.

Ever since Zhao Zun learned this song from Han Lei's karaoke system, the two of them sang and played it together countless times on the way back to the capital in the carriage. It's safe to say they've long since mastered it.

The two sang with increasing joy and emotion. Their eyes met and exchanged glances in the air, transforming into gentle warmth that touched each other's hearts. Han Lei and Zhao Zun exchanged flirtatious glances on stage, and the lyrics, "Brother! Sister!", pierced every nerve of Princess Chang Le like a storm of pear blossom needles.

Looking at Han Lei's repulsive face, Princess Chang Le could no longer hold back and gritted her teeth, cursing, "Shameless!"

As soon as the curse was uttered, Princess Chang Le realized her mistake and quickly raised her hand to cover her mouth.

Fortunately, everyone's attention was on the stage, and no one noticed her.

Princess Chang Le was so enraged by Han Lei and Zhao Zun's performance that she was in a state of extreme anger.

Meanwhile, Emperor Jing and Prime Minister Wei, who had somehow managed to stop the eunuch's report, quietly entered the main hall. The two leaned against the hall door, secretly watching the performance on stage, but their thoughts were quite different.

"What did I say?" Emperor Jing smiled smugly as he turned to look at Prime Minister Wei beside him.

"Zhao Zun is good at leading troops into battle, but he is also an ordinary man. Look at the way he looks at Miss Han, and listen to the song he sings. Tsk tsk tsk."

Prime Minister Wei, of course, saw it too, and of course knew what Emperor Jing was thinking.

A shadowy glint flashed in his eyes as he flattered, "Your Majesty's judgment of people is far more accurate than this old minister's. Now Your Majesty can rest assured, right? A man like Zhao Zun can't cause any trouble."

"Yes! After they finish their performance, let's go up and announce the imperial decree."

Emperor Jing looked at Zhao Zun, who was standing on the stage with deep affection, and his smile deepened. He was clearly very satisfied with Prime Minister Wei's flattery.

When the song ended, everyone applauded, and some even let out thunderous cheers.

Zhao Zun stood up, took Han Lei's hand, smiled and nodded to everyone, and then they walked off the stage together toward their seats.

As the two walked hand in hand past Princess Chang Le, Han Lei deliberately gave her a smug and irritating smile—

Han Lei said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Aren't you surprised? Aren't you taken aback? You wanted to force me to perform a talent show and embarrass myself, but instead you forced out a harmonious performance. Isn't that infuriating? Hehe..."

Han Lei's voice was so low it was barely audible, but Princess Chang Le could still hear it clearly.

The phrase "harmonious music" mercilessly irritated her nerves once again.

Her naturally arrogant and domineering nature made her raise her hand to slap Han Lei, but Han Lei had already walked past her nonchalantly, leaving her alone in a frenzy.

"quiet!"

At that moment, Prime Minister Wei's voice, dignified yet tinged with a hint of joy, echoed from the steps in front of the throne.

The crowd fell silent, only then realizing that Emperor Jing was already seated high on his throne. Prime Minister Wei stood on the steps, holding a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand.

Upon seeing the imperial edict, everyone except the Empress stood up.

"Prince Zhao Zun, receive the imperial decree!" Prime Minister Wei shouted loudly.

Princess Chang Le, who was secretly going crazy, was suddenly overjoyed when she heard this, and couldn't help but look at Han Lei provocatively.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zun, who had just returned to his seat, was overjoyed. He understood that Emperor Jing was about to bestow a marriage upon him and Han Lei, so he quickly took Han Lei's hand and knelt down before the throne.

"Your subject, Zhao Zun, receives the imperial decree."

"It is destined to be carried by heaven, the emperor decreed."

Prime Minister Wei began to raise his voice and loudly proclaim the imperial edict.

"Prince Zhao Zun, the Carefree Prince, has guarded the Northern Pass for many years and has made great contributions. He is hereby granted Cangzhou as his fief, and Han Lei, the niece of the magistrate of Qingshui County, is hereby granted as his queen. It is permitted, according to ancestral rules, to recruit 500 soldiers and 100 personal guards. Prince Zhao Zun is hereby renamed Prince of Cangzhou. On the sixth day of the new year, he shall take his family to his fief and assume his post. He shall not enter the capital without an imperial edict. This is the imperial decree!"

boom!
When this imperial edict was issued, some people didn't care, but for others it was like a thunderclap in their minds—they were blown to bits.

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