The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 65 Playing the Flute Attracts the Phoenix

However, to Lu Yuanchangming's surprise, Zhao Wanqing was so vicious and ruthless.

He really didn't want to think about it or mention it after that. His head was throbbing, so he lit a stick of ambergris and then drifted off to sleep.

The next day, Lu Yuanchangming heard a melodious guqin tune and got up to look out the window.

He saw everyone busy in the courtyard, and Qiu Langyu was playing the guzheng in the courtyard.

"Huh, what's going on?" Lu Yuan asked.

Only then did he realize that today was the day to welcome Li Keyong and Li Cunxiao.

Qiu Ziyue had carefully changed into an exquisite dress and stood in front of the mirror, scrutinizing herself.

"Sister Ziyue, are you ready?" Liu Xu asked as she entered the room.

"That's about enough," Qiu Ziyue replied with a smile. "Let's go outside and take a look."

The two left the room and went into the courtyard.

At this moment, Lu Yuanchangming was already waiting at the door, a look of anticipation on his face.

"Brother Changming, do you think they'll like it here?" Qiu Ziyue asked nervously.

"Don't worry," Lu Yuanchangming reassured him, "I believe they will really enjoy the atmosphere here."

A moment later, the sound of horses' hooves came from outside the door.

Qiu Ziyue's heart began to beat faster.

The door opened, and a valiant general and a majestic king walked in.

It was Prince Li Keyong of Jin and his adopted son Li Cunxiao.

"Welcome Prince Jin and General Li!" Lu Yuanchangming stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

“No need for formalities,” Li Keyong said with a smile. “We have come here because of its reputation. We have long heard that Luminglou is a place of beautiful scenery and rich culture.”

Li Cunxiao's gaze swept gently around the room before finally settling on Qiu Ziyue.

He smiled slightly and nodded, which was his way of greeting him.

"This is Qiu Ziyue from the Valley of Passion, and she is also the champion of this competition in both music and dance," Lu Yuanchangming introduced to Li Keyong.

"Oh, so this is the clever and quick-witted young lady?" Li Keyong looked at Qiu Ziyue with great interest. "She truly lives up to her reputation."

Qiu Ziyue lowered her head shyly and said softly, "Your Highness Jin is too kind."

"This is my adopted son, Li Cunxiao. You must have all met him before." Li Keyong then introduced Li Cunxiao beside him. "He is a fierce general in our army, who has made numerous military achievements."

"General Li, greetings!" Qiu Ziyue raised her head, her eyes filled with admiration.

"Hello, young lady." Li Cunxiao's voice was deep and powerful. "I have long heard of your outstanding talent, and seeing you today, I can confirm that you are indeed extraordinary."

The group strolled in the courtyard, enjoying the beautiful scenery around them.

Li Keyong, Qiu Ziyue, and Lu Yuanchangming walked ahead, chatting politely.

The three senior brothers accompanied Li Cunxiao on his tour.

After touring the courtyard, everyone returned to the stone table, sat together, and enjoyed tea and conversation.

In the courtyard, Prince Li Keyong of Jin and Qiu Ziyue sat facing each other, while Li Cunxiao, Lu Yuanchangming, and their three senior brothers accompanied them.

After spending a short time together, the atmosphere had become very harmonious.

“Miss Qiu, I’ve heard that you are proficient in the secret arts of the Xuanmen sect. Could you please explain them to me in detail?” Li Keyong asked gently.

Qiu Ziyue was slightly taken aback, then gave a humble smile: "Your Highness Jin is too kind. I only know a little bit about it. The secret arts of the Xuanmen are just rumors in the martial arts world. They only contain some minor tricks in music, military strategy, etc. What I have learned is far from enough."

"Oh? So what exactly did you learn?" Li Keyong seemed even more curious.

"It's just some formation methods and the application of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams," Qiu Ziyue explained softly. "For example, how to use the terrain to set up defensive fortifications, and how to predict the enemy's movements based on celestial phenomena. But these are just the basics; the real essence requires more practice."

Li Keyong nodded, expressing his appreciation for Qiu Ziyue's humility and sincerity: "It is truly remarkable that you have mastered so much knowledge at such a young age. I believe you will achieve great things in the future."

During the conversation, Li Keyong suddenly remembered something and said with a smile, "Last time I saw you use mystical magic to conjure a giant ice umbrella during the dance competition, which really broadened my horizons. I've also heard that you can summon beasts by playing the flute. I wonder if you could show us?"

Qiu Ziyue smiled and said, "Actually, that's just a legend. I do know some simple tunes, but I really can't believe that it would attract all kinds of beasts."

Li Keyong, however, remained enthusiastic: "It's alright, let's just treat it as enjoying a beautiful piece of music. You can play any tune you like."

Seeing Li Keyong's enthusiasm, Qiu Ziyue felt it was impossible to refuse any longer, so she nodded and agreed: "Since the Prince of Jin is so interested, then I will give it a try. However, the Prince of Jin's arrival today is a joyous occasion, and the phoenix represents good fortune, so let's bring a few phoenixes today, shall we?"

Upon hearing this, Li Keyong laughed heartily: "Alright, then let's bring a few phoenixes!"

Qiu Ziyue retrieved a jade flute from her room and slowly walked to the center of the courtyard. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and began to play.

The melodious sound of the flute echoed in the courtyard, as refreshing as a clear spring.

As the sound of the flute rose and fell, the air in the courtyard seemed to become more vibrant.

A moment later, a dazzling light appeared in the sky, and several beautiful phoenixes danced gracefully and slowly descended into the courtyard.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the scene, even Li Keyong was amazed.

Phoenixes swirled and danced around Qiu Ziyue, as if attracted by her flute music, filling the entire courtyard with peace and tranquility.

The Prince of Jin hurriedly said to his three senior brothers, "Can you play music for this girl and let her dance with the phoenix?"

"Junior sister, are you ready?" Qiu Langyu asked softly. He, Qiu Wentian, and Qiu Wenfeng had already prepared their instruments and were waiting for her signal.

"Yes, I'm ready." Qiu Ziyue nodded with a smile.

With Qiu Langyu's signal to begin, the three started playing music.

Thus, the sounds of the guzheng, guqin, and drum intertwined to create a beautiful piece of music.

Qiu Ziyue took a deep breath and continued to play the jade flute in sync with the three of them.

The melodious sound of the flute blended perfectly with the music of the three musicians, transforming the entire courtyard into a dreamlike stage.

Several beautiful phoenixes, their feathers colorful and shimmering with a mesmerizing luster.

Immediately afterwards, Qiu Ziyue went to the center of the courtyard and began to dance gracefully.

The phoenixes flew to Qiu Ziyue's side and danced with her.

A phoenix gently brushed its wings across Feng Xiaotang's cheek, while another circled above her head, as if cheering her on.

Qiu Ziyue twirled and leaped with the phoenixes, every movement full of harmony and beauty.

Lu Yuanchangming stood aside with a gratified smile on his face; Li Keyong and Li Cunxiao were also watching intently, both of them shocked by this miraculous scene.

"It's so beautiful!" Qiu Langyu exclaimed.

"Yes, Junior Sister's dance is simply like that of a fairy," Qiu Wenfeng echoed.

Qiu Wentian continued playing the flute, his gaze never leaving Qiu Ziyue, his eyes filled with admiration and appreciation.

As the music faded, the phoenixes slowly flew away from the courtyard and disappeared into the sky.

Qiu Ziyue slowly stopped dancing, opened her eyes, and a satisfied smile spread across her face.

"So beautiful, Miss Qiu!" Lu Yuanchangming stepped forward and clapped his hands.

"Thank you everyone." Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly, her heart filled with gratitude.

Li Keyong praised, "As expected of someone trained in the Valley of Passion. The combination of mystical arts and court dance is truly astonishing. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would hardly believe that such beautiful dance and music exist in the world."

"Your Highness is too kind," Qiu Ziyue said modestly, bowing her head. "It is all thanks to my teachers' excellent instruction over the years that I have been able to achieve some success."

To be continued... For more exciting content, please read the next chapter!