Seeing this, Lin Bingying and Ruan Jin laughed. When they came to their senses, they were surprised to realize that they were the only two people left in the piano room.
"Bingying, are you okay?" Ruan Jin said thousands of words into one sentence.
Lin Bingying lowered her head: "It's okay."
Ruan Jin thought about it and said, "You can live here with peace of mind. Third aunt and Mianmian get along very well."
"Well, speaking of which, I still have to thank you."
"You don't have to take it to heart."
Lin Bingying raised her head and met Ruan Jin's eyes. When she noticed the deep affection in his eyes, she blushed and quickly lowered her head.
Ruan Mianmian intentionally left some space alone for Ruan Jin and Lin Bingying to have a few words.
After playing and laughing, several people had refreshments in the courtyard. Zhou Yunning wanted to keep them for a meal, but Ruan Jin was thinking about Ruan Zhao, so they didn't stay in the end.
In the days that followed, Ruan Mianmian went to Fu'an Hall to greet her in the morning and went to the study to receive his grandfather's teachings. In the afternoon, she went to Yanlong Courtyard to study piano with Lin Bingying.
"The princess is so smart." Lin Bingying exclaimed from time to time.
In just a short period of time, Ruan Mianmian completely overturned Lin Bingying's perception. She claimed to be talented in piano art, but compared with her, it was nothing worth mentioning.
But Ruan Mianmian shook his head and wrinkled his face: "It is still limited by the small body, and the movement speed of his hands is affected."
"Guqin pays attention to charm, and the princess is already excellent in this aspect." Lin Bingying said and gestured, "Look, if this fingering is used here."
"I've thought about what you said, but I think it might be more appropriate to change it to this fingering method."
As Ruan Mianmian fingered it gently, the pleasant melody flowed out, and Lin Bingying gave a thumbs up with an expression of appreciation.
"Princess, to be honest, apart from giving you some pointers on fingering techniques, I really have nothing else to teach you."
"Sister Lin is too modest. You teach me the guqin. When I'm almost done, I can also learn the pipa."
"You really have to wait until you grow up to learn the pipa."
Hearing this, Ruan Mianmian's face dropped: "You have to grow up to learn that?"
"Yeah, no matter how long you stretch your hand, you can't press the buttons on it." Lin Bingying looked at Ruan Mianmian, puffing out her cheeks in frustration and touching her cheek, "Don't be depressed, you will grow up soon."
Ruan Mianmian turned her head and looked at Lin Bingying: "Sister Lin, do you want to participate in Prince Jing's Mansion's Qinyin Soul Seeking Conference?"
Lin Bingying shook her head, "I was not interested in these gatherings before, and I won't go to them now."
"But I want to go, can you go with me?"
Lin Bingying was very surprised: "Princess, did you receive the post?"
"Yes, this time it's Biqin, so that's why I will go find you then."
"If the princess's piano skills were to appear on the stage, she would definitely be amazing."
"If you don't play, can I get first place?"
"The princess is better than me right now."
"No way, I'm not as good as Sister Lin, I still have this bit of self-awareness."
"In terms of skills and proficiency, I am slightly better than the princess, but your piano sound is so contagious and can make people feel like they are actually there. I am really not as good as you."
"So I can get first place."
"No." Lin Bingying said truthfully, "Although I have never participated in any of these large or small banquets, I heard that there are several ladies in the capital who are exceptionally good at playing the piano, and they should all be above me."
"That means there is no hope." Ruan Mianmian was a little depressed. She would either not take action, or she would have to be sure of victory if she did.
"Princess, don't worry about it. Given your age, and considering how long you have only been studying, you are already a genius among geniuses. In less than two years, I don't think anyone in the capital can compare with you."
"Okay, I'll put away the compliment." Ruan Mianmian said generously.
Lin Bingying thought for a while: "How about I accompany you as a maid."
"No, as a good friend or a relative of the Hou family." Ruan Mianmian suggested.
"It doesn't matter." Lin Bingying smiled slightly, "I just want to gain experience, and besides, I won't take action."
"Okay, it's settled, I'll go tell grandma." Ruan Mianmian happily jumped up and walked out.
These days, I heard that Ruan Mianmian is concentrating on learning the piano, but no one has seen her playing the piano, let alone heard her music.
There were often pleasant melodies in the piano room, and everyone praised Miss Lin for playing the piano well.
Time passed quickly. Early in the morning, Ruan Mianmian was pulled up in a daze to dress up. Today was the day to go to Prince Jing’s Mansion for a banquet.
It wasn't until the carriage was bumped a few times on the road that Ruan Mianmian finally woke up and she blinked.
"Are you awake?" Mrs. Ruan touched Ruan Mianmian's head lovingly, "The little baby should have slept more."
"Are we leaving?" Ruan Mianmian looked out the window and saw Ruan Jin and others riding horses behind the carriage.
Ruan Mianmian turned around and asked with a smile: "Grandma, are your brothers going too?"
"Well, except Ruan Xiao who went to the palace, the other three will accompany us."
Ruan Mianmian was lying at the window and waving to her brothers: "Brothers are all so handsome and handsome. Sister Lin, look at it, isn't it?"
Lin Bingying, who was suddenly pointed out, looked outside and said with a guilty conscience: "Of course all the young masters in Ding'an Marquis Mansion are good."
"Especially my eldest brother." Ruan Mianmian said while observing Lin Bingying. When she saw her lowering her head shyly, she secretly stuck out her tongue and smiled.
Mrs. Ruan was completely unaware that the little breast dumpling was teasing Lin Bingying. She looked out the window and nodded with satisfaction.
"The princess is right, all the young men in our house are outstanding." Aunt Yun said proudly.
Ruan Mianmian turned around and said sweetly: "Grandma is also pretty."
Mrs. Ruan has been carefully dressed. Although she is a grandmother, she is only in her fifties. Except for a few strands of inconspicuous white hair on her head, her face has no wrinkles and is well maintained.
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"Sister Lin is very beautiful." Ruan Mianmian turned to Lin Bingying again.
"Old madam, listen to this. When the princess wakes up from a good sleep, her little mouth is as sweet as honey." Lin Bingying has been smiling more since she moved into Ding'an Marquis Mansion, and she is now able to tease Ruan Mianmian.
Ruan Mianmian sighed deliberately: "It's really hard to be a little kid. No one believes you when you tell the truth."
Hearing this, Mrs. Ruan and Lin Bingying laughed out loud.
Nanny Yun, who was waiting next to her, smiled and said, "Princess, you are just like a pistachio. Wherever you are, there is laughter."
Suddenly, the carriage stopped, and the people in the carriage couldn't help but feel strange that they hadn't gone very far.
"Old lady, the carriage in front is blocking our way." The coachman reported outside.
When Grandma Yun heard this, she said, "I'll go take a look."
After a while, Nanny Yun returned to the carriage and said, "Old Madam, this is the carriage of the eldest lady and my cousin, and they are also going to a banquet."