As Wu Feng spoke, his gaze quickly shifted to Fang Zhengzhi, his face full of encouragement.
All of the other candidates were stunned when they heard Wu Feng's words. Then, they quickly understood. On the surface, it looked like Wu Feng was not giving up the opportunity to Fang Zhengzhi.
But in reality...
This was a tactic of retreating in order to advance.
Previously, Wu Feng had suffered a blow from Yan Xiu and had lost all face. Now that he finally had a chance, he naturally had to regain his face.
In terms of music, if Wu Feng claimed that he was number two, no one in the entire Great Xia Dynasty would dare to claim that they were number one.
Now, the top prize was right in front of him.
Furthermore, he had mentioned the word 'soulmate'. Even if Fang Zhengzhi was skilled in music, he would not be able to beat Wu Feng. As such, it was only a matter of time before he took her.
When Xian Yin heard Wu Feng's words, her ink-like eyes did not waver at all. She was like a winter plum tree in the cold wind. She had a fragrant scent, but she did not care about fame or reputation.
"Young Master Wu, I am not worthy of your praise. Furthermore, I am a lowly commoner. How can I be compared to the Imperial Examination Double Roll Champion, Young Master Fang? However, if Young Master Fang is willing to give me a few pointers, it would be my honor!"
"Hahaha … Lady Immortal Tune is too humble. There are countless people in Flame Capital City who would love to play a duet with you, but none of them have the chance." Wu Feng chuckled and turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi, "Young Master Fang, you are a guest. You will not reject Miss Immortal Tune's invitation, right?"
When the other scholars heard this, how could they not understand the meaning behind Wu Feng's words?
"Young Master Fang, Miss Immortal Tune is inviting you. This is a great opportunity."
"Exactly, exactly. We are not as famous as you. We can only stand by the side and be envious. "
"Young Master Fang, you topped the Imperial Examination and became famous. Today, you are going to play a duet with Miss Immortal Tune. I am so jealous. "
All of the other candidates looked on enviously. Fang Zhengzhi's mouth twitched.
Fang Zhengzhi twitched his mouth. How could he dodge a gun like that?
Of course, he knew what these candidates were thinking. However, he really didn't know how to play music. As such, he couldn't be affected by their little tricks.
He simply ignored them.
He continued to drink his tea. Munching on the melon seeds, he pretended not to know them.
The candidates waited for a moment, then realized that Fang Zhengzhi was still eating his melon seeds. They looked at each other, their hearts as clear as a mirror. Fang Zhengzhi definitely didn't know how to do it, that was why he didn't reply.
In fact, this was understandable.
Fang Zhengzhi was a peasant from a mountain village. Even if he could come into contact with the Law of Dao, he would never be able to come into contact with something as elegant as music.
"Young Master Fang. Don't tell me you don't understand music? "One of the scholars quickly voiced out his doubts. His expression was one of disdain.
"Nonsense! How could a great talent like Young Master Fang not know about music?"
"That's right, don't spout nonsense!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, two voices stood out to refute him.
However, after the two voices refuted, they looked at Fang Zhengzhi with smiles on their faces.
In this world, if one didn't know music... If one didn't know poetry, it meant that one only knew how to study. That was the same as a bookworm.
Even though it didn't matter much during exams. However, after meals, it was a source of laughter.
Hearing the discussions around her, Xian Yin's gaze finally shifted. Her gaze fell upon Fang Zhengzhi, who was focused on eating the melon seeds at the side of the round table.
Then, Immortal Tune bowed to Wu Feng. Then. She walked slowly towards Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu.
Wen Dabao, who was feeling somewhat depressed, saw Xian Yin walking over. His eyes lit up and he subconsciously opened his mouth to speak.
"Hello Miss Immortal Tune, I... I am Wen Dabao."
"Hello Young Master Wen."
"Miss Immortal Tune, I am a frequent customer of the Intellectual Loft. I have heard every single one of your songs..."
"Wen Dabao, can you shut up?" Ping Yang looked disdainfully at Wen Dabao's perverted look and scolded him without any trace of politeness.
"..." Wen Dabao covered his mouth with his hands, his face filled with fear and indignation.
"Hello Young Master Fang, I am Immortal Tune. May I ask what musical instrument you are best at? You can get someone to prepare one." Immortal Tune turned to Fang Zhengzhi.
"Piano. Do you have one here?" Fang Zhengzhi replied without even looking up.
"Piano?" Immortal Tune was confused.
All of the other candidates looked at each other. They had heard of the five string guqin and seven string guqin, but what was a piano?
They had never heard of it.
"You must be making this up."
All of the candidates looked at Fang Zhengzhi doubtfully.
"The piano is a keyboard instrument from western classical music. It has 88 keys and three pedals. The left pedal is the fortissimo pedal. After stepping on this pedal, there is very little reverberation and it is mostly used to play fortissimo. The right pedal is the fortissimo pedal. After stepping on this pedal, the sound of the piano can be lengthened and become loud. It is mostly used for long duration notes or fortissimo. The middle pedal is the fortissimo pedal."
"Western?!"
"Did he just say Western?! Could it be... "
"How is that possible?"
All of the candidates were stunned when they heard Fang Zhengzhi's words.
Yan Xiu's expression also changed. He looked at Fang Zhengzhi with a strange expression, but he did not say anything.
Immortal Yin was also taken aback. However, she was quick to recollect herself.
"Young Master Fang, you are so knowledgeable. To think that you came from the West... Immortal Tune, I wanted to take a look at your piano. It is a pity that the Intellectual Loft does not have such an instrument. Other than the piano, what other instruments do you know?"
"A violin? Do you have one? It looks like this … "Fang Zhengzhi nodded his head to express his understanding. Then, he took out a piece of paper and a pen from his pocket and drew a sketch casually.
"Are they also from the West?" Xian Yin's eyes lit up when she saw the violin sketch in Fang Zhengzhi's hand.
"Yes."
"Immortal Tune is sorry, but we do not have a violin."
"Then, what about a cello?"
"Still nothing."
"Do you have a guitar?"
"I... don't have one either."
Fang Zhengzhi did not say anything else. He waved his hands exasperatedly. His meaning was clear. It's not that I don't want to play, but there is nothing here. Don't blame me!
All of the other candidates stared at him in disbelief.
Violin, cello, guitar...
What the hell was that?
They had never heard of them before.
It was obvious that this fellow was acting shamelessly!
Fang Zhengzhi did not care what the other candidates thought. Furthermore, all of the instruments he mentioned were real. They just did not exist in this world.
All of the candidates were infuriated. However, Fang Zhengzhi was able to describe these instruments in detail. He could even sketch them out. This left them speechless.
Wu Feng had never expected Fang Zhengzhi to be so shameless. He had intentionally mentioned a few instruments that didn't even exist. Did he have any sense of shame?!
However...
No matter how shameless Fang Zhengzhi was, he could not change the fact that he could not play a duet. All he had to do now was ask Immortal Tune to play another duet.
Everything was still within his control.
"Lady Immortal Tune, since Young Master Fang does not want to do me the honor, why don't I play a duet with you?" Wu Feng bowed to Immortal Tune.
He looked like a hero saving a damsel in distress. Furthermore, he emphasized the word 'honor'.
"Sure, I've long heard that Mister Wu's jade flute is the true essence of the Clear Water Sage's music. That song just now was not enough. If Mister Wu and Lady Immortal Tune could play another song together, it would definitely be a legend."
"I wonder what song Young Master Wu would like to play this time?"
Just as Wu Feng finished speaking, a few scholars immediately stood up and applauded.
Wu Feng smiled and muttered, "I have long heard that Lady Celestial Tune's' Sand Flattening 'is extraordinary and is an authentic ancient sound. I am not talented, but I am willing to use a jade flute to support you."
Fang Zhengzhi had no intention of stopping him. He was here to listen to the music. He was not interested in the title of 'Casanova' or his chances of being the best.
He looked at Immortal Tune.
He felt that under normal circumstances, Immortal Tune would have left by now.
However, Immortal Tune had no intention of leaving.
"Immortal Tune has ruined Young Master Fang's mood. Why don't I give you a toast as an apology?" Immortal Tune bowed to Fang Zhengzhi.
Wu Feng, who was gripping his jade flute, was stunned.
He had been ignored?
He was number three on the Rising Dragon Roll, the best musician in the world of music, had been ignored? More importantly, he had just been summoned by the Emperor.
This meant that he would at least be in the top three in the Court Theory Examinations if nothing went wrong.
Between the top three in the Court Examination and the Double Roll Champion in the Imperial Examination, wasn't it obvious who was more important?
But in reality, he had been ignored. Moreover, he had been completely ignored.
Immortal Tune did not even turn around.
All of the other candidates were stunned as they looked at Immortal Tune in disbelief. Ever since Immortal Tune appeared in the Intellectual Loft, she had never accompanied anyone for a drink.
She had never offered to drink with anyone to apologize!
Most importantly...
What the f * ck was wrong with that?
Fang Zhengzhi was just being shameless. Immortal Tune, please don't fall for this shameless fella's tricks!
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