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Recalling the performance just now, Chu Ge couldn't help but feel emotional.

The art of music is indeed far more profound and complex than it appears.

It doesn't use knives or guns, nor does it involve fists or feet; it can easily evoke hidden emotions in people's hearts and minds simply by relying on its melody.

The art of music truly embodies the principle of subduing the enemy without fighting.

Chu Ge walked to Aria's side. The little girl's eyes were filled with starlight, and her face was full of excitement and admiration.

"Sister, you're amazing! The whole audience was completely captivated by your music!"

"I've made such great progress thanks to your guidance over this period of time," Chu Ge said sincerely.

Without Arya's patient teaching day after day, she could never have grasped the essence of music so quickly, let alone blended music magic with music so seamlessly.

While reflecting on his feelings, Chu Ge caught a glimpse of Clara standing to the side.

Clara's cheeks were flushed red, her eyes were fixed on him, her expression was strange and restrained, and she looked very uncomfortable.

"What's wrong with you?" Chu Ge asked.

She stared at Clara's flushed face, her mind filled with questions.

It's a perfectly nice banquet, and it's not even stuffy, so why is her face so red? Could it be that she suddenly has a fever?

Clara was stunned for several seconds before she suddenly came to her senses, shaking her head frantically as if she had been caught red-handed.

"N-nothing! I'm fine!"

Seeing that she was unwilling to say more, Chu Ge did not press her further.

After two stunning performances, the atmosphere of the evening was completely ignited, becoming several times more lively than before.

The guests were poised and elegant, enjoying fine wines and delicacies while chatting in small groups.

Some people exchanged music theory techniques and discussed how to improve their musical skills; others chatted about the latest happenings in aristocratic circles, speaking elegantly—all topics exclusive to high society.

The atmosphere was lively, and many guests couldn't contain their excitement and took the initiative to go on stage to perform.

A young nobleman walked onto the stage with a guitar in his arms, his fingertips gently plucking the strings, and a soothing melody flowed out.

Although his performance was far inferior to the legendary level of William and Chu Ge, and his emotional impact was also several levels below, he still won a round of enthusiastic applause and attracted the attention of most of the audience, making a small splash.

After the performers finished their turn, the lights in the hall suddenly went out, plunging the entire venue into darkness.

The guests present were already familiar with the evening's program, and they all quieted down, subconsciously looking towards the flower-filled stage in the center of the hall, eagerly anticipating the next surprise.

A few seconds later, a beam of pure white spotlight suddenly shone and landed precisely on the piano in the center of the sea of ​​flowers.

This time, it wasn't a solo performance at the piano; instead, two figures sat side by side.

On the left is William, the well-known musical genius.

The woman beside him wore a bright and flamboyant red dress, with a slender figure, bright eyes, and stunning beauty.

Many people present did not recognize her at first glance.

The Su family is powerful and deeply rooted, holding an extremely high position in aristocratic circles.

However, Susie, as the daughter of the Su family, has always been low-key and composed. She is never keen on social hype, rarely attends such grand public banquets, and almost never mingles in high society circles.

She usually wears glasses and works quietly as a teacher at the piano academy, remaining inconspicuous in her daily life.

But now, having shed her work clothes and donned a red dress, her demeanor has completely transformed. She is radiant, beautiful, and dazzling, a stark contrast to her former self.

The stark contrast meant that most of the guests who were not used to her did not recognize the identity of this stunning beauty.

Under the spotlight, William and Susie remained silent throughout, exchanging no words whatsoever.

Almost simultaneously, the two of them placed their slender fingers lightly on the black and white piano keys in perfect harmony.

With a light touch of the fingertips, the lingering and melodious sound of the piano instantly filled the entire hall.

After listening for a moment, everyone quickly realized that they were playing a very classic love piano piece.

The tender and romantic melody lingered in everyone's ears, and everyone seemed to have the answer in their hearts, unanimously guessing the identity of the woman in the red dress.

Besides Su Xi, the daughter of the Su family, there was no one else.

The news of the marriage alliance between the Wei and Su families had already spread throughout the kingdom. The two families were considered a perfect match among the nobility, so it was hardly a secret.

When the news was officially announced, it immediately sparked heated discussions across the internet.

After all, William's popularity is truly terrifying. As a musical genius that the kingdom has only seen once in a century, he has fans from all walks of life and all age groups.

The news of the marriage alliance broke the hearts of countless young girls who secretly admired and longed for William.

Tonight also marks the first time William and Susie have appeared together in public since officially announcing their marriage.

From this moment on, Su Xi, the daughter of the Su family who had kept a low profile for many years, officially stepped into the public eye and became known to everyone.

The song ended.

The two rose simultaneously and bowed gracefully to all the guests.

The next second, thunderous applause erupted.

Snap! Snap! Snap!

The spotlight shone brightly, steadily illuminating the two figures in the center of the sea of ​​flowers.

William took Susie's hand and held it in his own, his eyes filled with tenderness.

His gaze swept over all the guests, his voice clear and powerful, carrying through the microphone clipped to his collar to every corner.

"Distinguished guests, I have an important announcement to make tonight at this dinner."

The hall fell silent instantly, and everyone turned to look at the center of the stage with great curiosity.

"I, William of the Weasley family, will be officially married to Miss Susie at the Weasley family estate in three days."

As he finished speaking, a gentle smile appeared on his lips, and he sincerely extended an invitation.

"We welcome everyone to grace us with your presence and attend the celebration."

This statement was like a thunderclap out of nowhere.

The entire audience erupted in an uproar, with murmurs and discussions rising and falling.

"What?! The Wei and Su families only officially announced their marriage alliance not long ago, and they're already getting married? That's moving way too fast!"

"Yes! The Music Goddess Grand Ceremony competition is just around the corner, and William has chosen this time to hold his wedding. Is he planning to celebrate his victory early and have double the joy?"

"In my opinion, there is probably another reason behind this. Perhaps Miss Susie is already pregnant, which is why she had to rush into the marriage."

This whispered guess was accepted by those around them.

Noble families value their reputation above all else. If word got out that someone was pregnant out of wedlock, it would be a huge scandal for the Su and Wei families, impossible to cover up. Being forced to marry before the pregnancy became visible was, frankly, a forced marriage, a shotgun wedding.

While the aristocratic circles may appear glamorous and respectable, such things have long been commonplace behind the scenes.

Most secret marriages and hasty weddings are for similar reasons, but no one deliberately exposes them; they remain hidden from public view.

As the murmurs subsided, a respected elder from a long-established noble family stepped forward and spoke with a kind expression.

"Young William and Miss Susie are a perfect match, a match made in heaven. We will certainly be there to celebrate your wedding."

"Hereby, I wish the newlyweds a long and happy marriage, and may their love last forever!"

With the old man leading the way in giving his blessings, the guests present quickly came to their senses and rushed to echo his sentiments.

In an instant, the hall was filled with blessings, and everyone expressed that they would prepare generous gifts and go to the Wei family manor to offer their congratulations three days later.

"Then thank you all for your kindness and gracing us with your presence." William nodded slightly.

As soon as he finished speaking, the spotlights on the stage went out, and all the lights in the hall came back on.

The lively atmosphere continued, but the guests' conversation topics had shifted.

They were talking only about William and Susie's wedding.

Many people have already started secretly planning what kind of congratulatory gift to prepare.

The Wei family wielded immense power and possessed a vast fortune, with all the world's treasures at their disposal; ordinary gifts were simply beneath their notice.

Since everyone present came from prestigious families, the gifts they gave could not be perfunctory or careless; they had to be valuable enough to match their aristocratic status in order to demonstrate their family's standing and sincerity.

In a corner of the hall, two young noblemen were whispering excitedly about the unexpected wedding news.

As they were chatting, the two of them suddenly paused, noticing William leading Susie slowly toward them.

As he approached, William raised his glass of red wine and gently clinked it against the glasses of both men.

"I hope you two have a great time tonight, and I wish everyone a wonderful time."

He took a small sip of the red wine in his glass, a perfectly gentle smile on his face, and then turned and left with Susie.

Only after the two figures had disappeared into the distance did the two young nobles snap out of their daze, their faces filled with flattery and surprise.

One of them couldn't help but sigh.

"As expected of a peerless genius raised by a top noble family, every word and action exudes elegance and nobility etched into his bones, and his demeanor is unmatched. If I were a woman, I would surely fall for him as well."

The other person wholeheartedly agreed.

"That's right! Compared to those arrogant and domineering guys who rely on their family background, Mr. William is definitely a breath of fresh air in this circle. Compared to him, we are just wasting our lives and are not worth mentioning."

As the host of the dinner, William was humble and polite throughout, walking with his fiancée Susie to every corner of the hall, toasting and exchanging pleasantries with each of the guests.

Despite being a genius admired by many, he was not arrogant at all and treated people with gentleness and humility.

William's demeanor completely won over the guests present, and their goodwill towards him soared.

A moment later, William led Susie to the quietest corner of the hall.

Amber, who had been quietly observing from the corner, sneered inwardly as she watched William's hypocritical elegance and attempts to win people over.

Pack!

Keep installing!

Who can outdo you?!

As the two approached, before William could speak, Amber stepped forward, raised her glass, and gently clinked it against Susie's.

She wore a standard aristocratic smile and spoke politely.

Good evening, Miss Susie.

As soon as he finished speaking, Amber tilted her head back and drank the wine in her glass in one gulp.

She then casually placed the empty glass on a passing maid's tray, without even glancing at William, and turned to walk straight out of the banquet hall.

The banquet was nearing its end, and there was no longer any need for us to stay.

If it weren't for the basic etiquette and rules of the nobility, she wouldn't have shown up at all tonight.

Lying in bed eating potato chips and watching soap operas is a hundred times more comfortable than watching a hypocrite putting on airs and self-promoting himself here.

Amber's elegant departure instantly attracted a lot of attention, and many guests looked puzzled and whispered among themselves.

"Why did Miss Amber leave so suddenly? The banquet isn't over yet."

"I don't know. Logically speaking, she and William are both top geniuses in the kingdom, with matching family backgrounds and talents, so they should have a good personal relationship."

"It now seems that the relationship between the two is not as harmonious as everyone imagined."

For a long time, many people in the industry have been secretly speculating about this.

Amber and William, one a violin prodigy with unparalleled talent, the other a piano genius admired by all, are from similar backgrounds, have similar talents, and are of equal status. They should be the most compatible couple, and they must have countless common topics, so they are likely to end up together.

But tonight's banquet completely shattered everyone's preconceived notions.

Among the crowd, a young nobleman had a flash of inspiration, put on a confident look as if he had seen through everything, and lowered his voice to analyze the situation seriously.

"Stop speculating, everyone! There's only one truth!"

"In my opinion, Miss Amber is most likely in love with Miss Susie. She likes Susie, and now that she knows Susie is going to marry William, she feels awkward and upset, so naturally she doesn't want to stay any longer and is too lazy to pay any attention to William."

"Think back carefully. Throughout the entire event, she only took the initiative to toast and say goodbye to Susie, completely ignoring William. Moreover, the look in her eyes when she looked at Susie just now clearly revealed a long-hidden tenderness and love!"

This outrageous yet seemingly reasonable guess instantly made everyone around realize the truth.

"Hiss—now that you mention it, there's actually a bit of truth to it!"

Not far away, William, who had overheard all the gossip, couldn't help but twitch his lips uncontrollably, almost losing his gentle and elegant persona.

He was both amused and exasperated, feeling utterly helpless.

Outsiders knew absolutely nothing about it.

He and Amber were at odds with each other, had no personal relationship, and even clashed with each other in every way.

If it weren't for the etiquette of the banquet and the dignity of the nobility, William would never have invited Amber to attend tonight.

In his eyes, Amber's actions were nothing more than an insignificant little episode.

In his mind, Amber was a crazy woman with a serious mental illness. He was already used to her willful behavior and couldn't be bothered to pay any attention to her.

Only kids like this kind of thing.

Doria, watching Amber's dashing departure, felt a flicker of emotion in her eyes, and instinctively took a step forward, wanting to chase after her.

But the thought was fleeting, and she ultimately stopped in her tracks.

She is different from Amber.

She is a royal princess, and her every word and action represents the face of the royal family.

No matter the occasion, she must adhere to etiquette and maintain composure, and must never act willfully or recklessly, let alone do anything that would damage the reputation of the royal family.

Suppressing her thoughts, Doria picked up the glass of juice in front of her and gestured to William and Susie in a sweet voice.

"On behalf of the Royal Family, I extend my early congratulations to Mr. William and Miss Susie on their marriage. May you both grow old together in happiness and good health."

After saying that, she tilted her head back slightly and drank the juice in her glass in one gulp.

"Thank you for your blessing, Your Highness." William nodded slightly in thanks, then drank the red wine in his glass in one gulp.

Then, his gaze fell on Chu Ge's face beside Doria, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.

"Miss Alice, your performance just now was stunning, truly living up to your reputation. Your musical skill has benefited me greatly and will remain unforgettable."

"Would you do me the honor of offering me a drink, Miss?"

After saying that, William raised his hand and gently waved to a waiter wearing a mask not far away.

Upon seeing this, the waiter immediately stepped forward.

"Bring two cups of wine."

The waiter didn't dare to delay, quickly brought two glasses of red wine, respectfully handed them over, then bowed and slowly retreated to the side, keeping his head down and standing quietly.

William handed one of the glasses of red wine to Chu Ge, who accepted it without hesitation.

"Come, Miss Alice, let me toast you."

William raised his hand first, lightly clinked his glasses together, and the moment he finished speaking, he tilted his head back and drank the red wine in his glass in one gulp.

Seeing this, Chu Ge also drank all the red wine in his glass.

The drink was bland and slightly sour, with a strange, faint almond flavor, but nothing particularly remarkable.

Chu Ge silently gave his assessment in his heart:

It doesn't taste good.

Not far away, the waiter who had been standing by with a mask on had his eyes fixed on Chu Ge, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of his chest.

His eyes held an extreme ruthlessness and pleasure, and he silently chanted the mantra over and over again in his mind.

Drink! Keep drinking!

Drink to your heart's content!

I've put potassium cyanide, the king of poisons, in this glass of wine. I refuse to believe it won't kill you!

Hehehe!

Tonight, no one can save you.