Inside Junling Pavilion.
Xiao Chifeng saw that his moment was ruined, and Shen Qingcong had a "you better explain things to me" look on her face. The wonderful mood and passion that were present just a moment ago had completely dissipated.
Thinking how his perfect plan for the day had been ruined, Xiao Chifeng mentally noted down to severely deal with Jiang Ruoqing when the opportunity arises in the future.
He didn't know why, but even though he hadn't done anything wrong, every time he locked eyes with Shen Qingcong's subtly teasing pair of black eyes, he felt a bit guilty.
Even though he had long ago considered Shen Qingcong as his own, she wasn't clear about his social relationships.
He also never let people around him know about Shen Qingcong.
Today was the first time he had formally introduced her at a social gathering like the Imperial Court. He had thought that he might meet acquaintances other than Kan Jun here.
But he didn't expect the person who spoiled the mood to be Jiang Ruoqing.
Xiao Chifeng thought to himself, now that he had decided to make Qingcong's identity public and knowing that Qingcong was his woman, it's time for him to clarify his social relationships to her.
He can let Gong Cen show her the details later, so that she can be mentally prepared on how to deal with them, and avoid someone like Jiang Ruoqing who likes to bully others. His precious Qingcong might be bullied by her.
Xiao Chifeng, afraid that the event just now would leave a shadow in her heart, seriously explained to her, "That woman is called Jiang Ruoqing, the daughter of Kyoto's Jiang Family. The Jiang Family and the Xiao Family are old friends, and I've known Ruoqing since childhood. But don't take her nonsense seriously. I don't remember anything, and you don't need to care about her."
Shen Qingcong simply responded, "I understand!"
Xiao Chifeng then pulled her hand, asking her to sit beside the piano with a pleasing look in his eyes, "Come on, you're the star today, what do you want to hear? I'll play it for you!"
He lifted the piano cover, his eyes full of deep affection, as if telling her that he would fulfill whatever she wanted!
Shen Qingcong's eyes lit up, "Really?"
Xiao Chifeng nodded affirmatively, "Really!"
Shen Qingcong thought for a moment and casually requested her favorite and often played piano piece-- "For Alice".
Xiao Chifeng glanced at her with a smile, and then his long fingers touched the piano keys. The beautiful, pleasant, and romantic tunes flowed from his fingertips like water.
The shadow that Shen Qingcong felt had just darkened her heart, instantly vanished, like a washed sky becoming clear and bright.
She looked at the man who was playing the piano for her with affection, his slender fingers danced happily on the piano keys. The piano song was pleasant to the ear, but the man himself was so dazzling that she was tantalized.
Thus, she watched him fascinated, dreaming about their future together.
Even when he had finished playing, she was still lost in that romantic dream he created and couldn't pull herself out of it.
Xiao Chifeng coughed heavily, Shen Qingcong was startled, and quickly came back to her senses.
Seeing the look for praise on that handsome face, she playfully leaned over, giving him a smack on the cheek, She wasn't stingy with her praise at all, "Sounds good! Really good! I want to listen more, Achi, can you play another piece?"
He nodded with a smile, "Sure!"