When she came back, Niu Youdao found that her expression was a bit strange and asked, "How is it?"
Yun Ji said playfully, "That Junzhu refused to leave. It is not good to force a guest to leave in someone else's territory, so Hong Niang could not do anything about it."
"Refused to leave?" Niu Youdao was puzzled, "What do you mean by refused to leave? Can she not leave if she wants to? What is wrong with Hong Niang? Can't she even send someone away? "
Yun Ji reminded, "Hong Niang said that something happened while they were strolling."
"Something happened while strolling? What could happen? "Niu Youdao was puzzled," What do you mean? Don't tease me. I am not joking with you. Speak clearly. "
Yun Ji glared back, "Are you joking? I am not joking with you. Hong Niang said that as they strolled, that girl noticed something was wrong. After strolling for a while, she found that all the people in Thatched Cottage seemed to have come out of their nest. Especially when she saw that Mount Five Liang even had a large number of birds. It did not seem like they were just passing through Nanzhou. She said that she asked a few questions but did not get a true answer, so she found excuses to stay. "
"Coincidentally, Princess said that she wanted to hold a banquet to welcome everyone. That girl seized this excuse and said that it must be done. Hong Niang said that there was no way to chase her away by force. It was obviously abnormal and would arouse suspicion. You don't say, that girl used to look like a gentle person, but she was quite scheming. "
Niu Youdao was puzzled, "What did she suspect?"
Yun Ji, "How would I know what she suspected? Hong Niang said that girl started to be suspicious and kept a close eye on us. It was not convenient for her to stay away for too long. She said a few words in a hurry, so I am not clear. She also did not say it clearly. However, what else can she suspect? You are the one who suspects. Hong Niang said not to show your face. "
"…" Niu Youdao felt a toothache and did not say anything. He could only stay away for the time being.
At this time, the zither music suddenly stopped and was followed by encouraging sounds.
The two people in the room looked at each other, not knowing what had happened. They couldn't help but go out to take a look. They leaned against the railing and looked into the distance.
They were still in the pavilion, but Fu Junlan had already stood up from the guqin platform. She repeatedly cupped her hands towards the crowd, looking like she was begging for mercy.
From the noise of the crowd, it could be heard that they wanted Fu Junlan to play another song. The one who cheered the loudest was the princess, Feng Ruo Nan. The one who strongly requested for Fu Junlan to perform another song was also Feng Ruo Nan. It was as if she wanted Fu Junlan to show off her talent to everyone and prove that Fu Junlan was not bad.
As for the others, they were just cheering.
Niu Youdao muttered, "His zither skills are average … It seems that the Princess is quite satisfied with this brother-in-law."
"I don't dare, I don't dare. This one's talent is shallow and I have already made a fool of myself in front of Princess. Princess' zither skills are the real deal …" Fu Junlan's pleading voice could be faintly heard from the encouragement. She directed the spearhead towards Shang Shuqing and asked everyone to invite Shang Shuqing to perform.
Under his repeated requests, Guan Fangyi's side was obviously indifferent. She could not wait for these people to leave as soon as possible. She only smiled and did not lose her enthusiasm.
Seeing that he was really declining, Feng Ruo Nan heroically shouted, "Qing-er, Young Master Fu has invited you. Don't hide it anymore. One person and one song, bring out the best in each other. It's a perfect match!"
Shang Shuqing did not seem to be in the mood as he waved his hands and repeatedly declined.
Feng Ruonan's enthusiasm immediately rose. She actually walked out from behind the table and personally pulled Shang Shuqing up. She forcefully pushed Shang Shuqing onto the zither stage and forced her to sit down. It was as if she was saying that Shang Shuqing had to listen to her today and play.
She actually wanted to vent her anger in her heart. The men of Thatched Cottage Villa looked down on my younger sister. I will show you how good my younger sister is. You can't judge a book by its cover.
She hated it the most when people judged a book by its cover because she herself was not very good-looking. She felt that there were too many men in the world who had eyes but could not see!
Previously, she took the initiative to let Fu Junlan show her talent to the people of Thatched Cottage Villa. This brother-in-law of hers is not bad either!
Sometimes, Shang Shuqing really could not stand this sister-in-law of his. For example, if you don't change your clothes, she can forcefully take off your clothes. Should you change or not?
As a lady, how could she compete with this female general who was born on the battlefield? Not to mention her, even her brother would be beaten by her sister-in-law!
Now that she was forced onto the stage, she had no choice but to bow to everyone. She could only show her incompetence, otherwise her sister-in-law would not let it go.
"Dong …" Her slender jade-like fingers plucked the strings of the zither, creating a melodious sound. The audience instantly quieted down.
The tinkling sound of the zither also gradually flowed out from her fingertips. Sometimes it was like the tinkling of spring water, sometimes it was like flowing water from a high mountain, and sometimes it was like rolling clouds. It gave people endless reverie.
Yun Ji, who was listening, suddenly nodded slightly. "En, this princess's zither skills are indeed much better than that man's. The sound of the zither is both hard and soft, and there is a hidden artistic conception in every flick of the fingers."
Niu Youdao listened quietly, closing his eyes to enjoy the show.
Although not everyone in the audience was proficient in this art, they could still tell whether it was good or bad. They gradually became entranced.
Fu Junlan, who was seated, had a strange expression on her face. Her eyes were filled with admiration.
As the audience listened, their mood gradually became melancholy along with the gradually changing sound of the zither. The style of the song had changed, and the tune had also unknowingly changed.
And for some unknown reason, Shang Shuqing seemed to have become a part of the song. Unknowingly, his throat began to turn and he actually began to sing.
The voice was clear, gentle and pleasant to listen to. Niu Youdao couldn't help but close his eyes, tilting his ears to listen to the mellow lyrics:
The mountains don't speak, between the blue sea.
Who do you see wandering?
The wind grinds the rock, the rain lingers on the eaves.
Who do you see wandering?
The green grass knows the wind, the blue lake ripples in the rain, the fair and graceful lady, her youth fades with each passing year.
The empty mountain is shallow and serene, in the Dragon Abyss, who do you see?
The mountains don't speak, between the blue sea …
The voice was mellow, singing these words over and over again. Guan Fangyi gradually understood the meaning of the song: Do you see the lonely figure wandering between heaven and earth? The wind kept blowing against the rock, but the rock's heart was as hard as stone, unmoved. The rain longed for the eaves, it was so reluctant to part, but in the end it still had to drip. Do you see the lonely figure wandering under the eaves?
The green grass knows the thoughts of the wind, the ripples on the blue lake, it was because it felt the affection of the rain. The fair and graceful lady wouldn't be green forever, she would gradually grow old with time. The phrase 'in the Dragon Abyss' pointed out the environment. If you want to be an orchid in an empty valley, even if no one knows you, you can still be at ease. But you grow up in a family full of ups and downs, you have no choice. Do you see?
Gradually understanding the meaning of the song, Guan Fangyi's eyes reddened. She slowly turned her head and looked at a certain person leaning against the railing, wanting to ask him: Do you understand?
A certain person closed his eyes and didn't speak, indifferent. She didn't know if he understood or not.
Fu Junlan stared blankly at Shang Shuqing who was playing the zither and singing. She didn't know why he was suddenly so sad, why he was so melancholic.
Feng Ruonan's eyes also gradually reddened. Noticing Fu Junlan's reaction, she suddenly stood up and shouted: "Everyone is happy, you are singing sorrowfully. Alright, stop singing."
Hearing this, Shang Shuqing also came back to his senses from the zither. The song stopped and his fingers pressed on the strings, silencing the lingering sound of the zither.
At this moment, she also realized that she had lost her composure, stood up awkwardly, faced the crowd and bowed to express her apology.
Just as she walked out of the zither platform, Fu Junlan stood up and asked: "Princess, this song is very nice. Do you have a name for it?"
Shang Shuqing forced a smile and said: "It's an impromptu song, it's not worthy of Master Fu's praise. It doesn't have a name."
Fu Junlan shook his head disapprovingly: It's not an undeserved praise, it's really nice. If it becomes a nameless song, wouldn't it be a pity? Princess, please leave a name for this impromptu song! "
Guan Fangyi couldn't help but squint at him. She muttered in her heart: I can't stand him speaking in such a genteel manner. How can he be worthy of Shang Shuqing?
Seeing that he had a request in public, Shang Shuqing didn't want to embarrass him in public. After thinking for a while, he replied: "Let's call it 'Who Will See'."
"Who Will See?" Fu Junlan savored it for a while and suddenly became excited. He clapped his hands and said: "Good, 'Who Will See', a good name! I'll write down the song from memory later. "
Can writing it down from memory sell it for money? Guan Fangyi muttered in her heart again. Previously, she thought that this young man was not bad, but now she felt that he was an eyesore.
"Who Will See …" Niu Youdao, who was leaning against the railing, slowly opened his eyes and muttered.
Yun Ji looked back and saw him silently turning around and walking away, returning to his room without a word.
Yuan Gang, who was standing in a corner with his arms crossed, also turned back to look at the railing.
It seemed that Shang Shuqing's song had dampened Feng Ruonan's mood. She could no longer be lively and finally stopped encouraging him …
The lanterns were lit and night fell. Feng Ruonan's welcoming banquet started and it was lively again.
The front was lively while the back was quiet.
Under the reflection of the moon in the pond, the silent Niu Youdao had forgotten Yun Ji's instructions again. He stood with his hands behind his back and looked at the moon in the water, lost in thought.
But it didn't matter. When he was by Yun Ji's side, it wasn't appropriate for him to have his hands behind his back. It would make Yun Ji look like a follower. Now that Yun Ji wasn't here, it didn't matter if he was alone with his hands behind his back.
Yuan Gang, who was standing in a dark corner, was on high alert.
Because there weren't many people who knew of Daoye's identity, the guards here wouldn't focus on protecting Daoye. If they really did that, it would be hard for others not to suspect Daoye's identity. Yuan Gang was personally in the dark and was in charge of being on guard.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in the front yard. Under the moonlight, it was obviously a woman.
Yuan Gang, who was in the dark, took a closer look and realized that it was actually Shang Shuqing. She ran to the back yard and looked around, not knowing what she was looking for.
Shang Shuqing had found an excuse to come out and leave at the last minute. As for what she was looking for, only she knew in her heart.
Finally, her gaze fixed on Lin Chi's figure. After a moment of silence, she still walked towards Niu Youdao.
Yuan Gang took a step forward, wanting to stop her. He also took it as a timely warning to Niu Youdao. He knew that Niu Youdao didn't want to see Shang Shuqing at this time. It was easy for something to happen.
However, for some unknown reason, Yuan Gang frowned and actually retracted the step he had taken. He actually watched as Shang Shuqing walked towards Niu Youdao.
If Niu Youdao knew about this, he would definitely be furious. How could such a matter be treated as a child's play?
But Niu Youdao's cultivation wasn't just for show. At the start, he was only distracted and didn't pay attention. When the footsteps got closer, how could he not notice them?
However, he was very familiar with these footsteps. He had heard them for many years in the quiet morning. How could he not recognize them? The person was already standing very close behind him. He stiffened and didn't dare to move.
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