As the night fell, the Yang's six-room main hall, Yunzhu served as the tea party waiter. The stove on the desk was boiling water, behind the curtain, there was the sound of a long guzheng, playing "Mountains and Flowing Water", who the performer was, Jiang Chengzi did not know, the person was hidden behind the curtain.

Jiang Chengzi combed the girl's outfit, and when she arrived at the main hall, she first bowed to her parents crisply, and then turned to the host and guest seat to bow, and said, "Presumably this is today's distinguished guest, General Chai, right?"

"It's old age. Chai Shao was sitting in a precarious position, and at this moment he also got up and returned the salute.

The Yang Wang couple also got up and said in fear: "General Chai's move is inappropriate. She is a junior, and she should give a salute to the general. ”

Chai Shao did not wear an official uniform, only an ordinary robe, and when he heard the remarks of the Yang couple at this moment, he laughed and said, "It's okay, it's okay." I heard the reputation of the Nine Girls in Chang'an. When I saw it today, it was really a baby carved like a jade, and I liked it very much. Moreover, everyone in the world knows that General Cheng and I don't like any vulgar etiquette the most. ”

"Thank you, General, for your kindness. Yang Shuyue saluted Chai Shao.

Chai Shao just nodded, but said directly to Jiang Chengzi: "Nine girls, please also take a seat." ”

"Thank you, General Chai. Jiang Chengzi's milk voice was milky, her eyes were innocent, and she walked to the master's last seat with her skirt.

After taking a seat, the song played behind the curtain has been changed from the guzheng "Mountains and Flowing Water" to the pipa played "Ambush on Ten Sides", although there is no one to see, but what flows between the fingers is the collision of Jin Ge on the battlefield and the neighing of war horses.

Jiang Chengzi sat a few days ago, wondering who the player was this time. Even if she is a layman in music, she thinks that the other party plays like a rainbow, which is extremely wonderful.

Opposite guest seats. Li Ke suddenly got up and said: "Although this song is not suitable for the tea party, the player has profound skills, so that this king also wants to dance the sword, I don't know what you think?"

"I've heard that the King of Shu has been skilled in swordsmanship since he was a child, but I've never seen it. It is wonderful to be able to see it today. Chai Shao replied.

Zhang Jia, Yao Ziqiu, and Yang Shuyue also agreed. Li Ke chuckled. Holding a long sword, he bowed his hand to everyone and said, "That king is ugly." Still, I'll do it. But throwing bricks leads to jade. Although today is a tea party, it is not a night banquet. But many of you here are chivalrous, and they have also walked for the heavens, and the horse leather shrouds them. A sword dance. It must be excellent. ”

"Since the King of Shu said so. Today, we're in for a feast for the eyes. Jiang Chengzi was so happy that he almost danced.

"There are no rules. Where is your turn to shout?" Yang Wang raised his face and rebuked Jiang Chengzi.

Jiang Chengzi immediately lowered his head and said "oh", very aggrieved. When Chai Shao saw this situation, he immediately said: "There is no need to be formal today, children, true temperament is good." ”

"General Chai spoke for you, A-Niang doesn't blame you, don't thank General Chai much?" Yang Wang said.

Jiang Chengzi naturally wants to sing and harmonize with his own wife. immediately thanked Chai Shao obediently. After that, they were polite to each other again.

And behind the curtain. "Ambush on All Sides" sounded for the second time, and this time it was more magnificent than the last time. Even people like Jiang Chengzi, who don't have much music appreciation, want to turn on the leg shaking mode when they hear it.

In the main hall, Li Ke has begun to dance his sword with the music. The long sword is in hand, one move and one style, opening and closing, sometimes sharp, sometimes soothing. It seems to make people feel like entering the ancient battlefield, the tension of ambush on all sides, and the bravery of Jin Ge Iron Horse.

At the end of the dance, everyone applauded. Li Ke smiled and said, "Offer ugliness." ”

"King Shu is too modest, this move is all open and close, but the move is a move to break the enemy and kill the enemy. Zhang Jia took the lead in commenting.

Chai Shao also nodded in agreement, and then said: "The demeanor of the King of Shu, the old man has already heard of it. When I saw it today, it was a young hero. It's just, with all due respect—"

Chai Shao paused, Li Ke smiled, and said, "General Chai said it's okay." To be able to get General Chai's guidance, Sansheng is lucky. Besides, in terms of selfishness, General Chai is my uncle, so naturally he can't hide it. ”

"Haha, Ke'er is refreshing, I like it very much. No wonder children hold you in high esteem. Chai Shao smiled heartily and said, "The sword dance of the King of Shu, if he kills the enemy on the battlefield, is too merciful. You know, the battlefield is the most ruthless. Even if the righteousness is thin and cloudy, it is not suitable for the battlefield of soldiers. The battlefield is only about life and death. Gu Laiyun: There is no father and son on the battlefield, and life and death have their own destiny. And in every move you make, there is a way for people to survive, and the swordsmanship is extremely exquisite. However, it is only the sword of the knights, not the sword of the king. This swordsmanship is really not suitable for this song "Ambush on All Sides". ”

Jiang Chengzi couldn't help but look at Chai Shao when he heard Chai Shao say this. This old man has a mustache, handsome eyebrows, and a heroic spirit. She suddenly felt that she understood a little bit why he was saying this. At this moment, she couldn't help but have a little admiration for this old man.

Li Ke was holding a long sword, and the son, who was as graceful as jade, smiled and listened humbly. After listening to Chai Shao's comments, he exclaimed: "Admire, admire." General Chai is worthy of being a man of manslaughter. You can see my swordsmanship, and you can see my thoughts. Yes, what I want to do most in my life is to ride a horse and a sword to the end of the world. With your beloved, have children, send your love to the landscape, play with tea, flowers, and food, or listen to a piece of music and a sword dance. ”

Jiang Chengzi knew that this was what he was saying, and at the same time, he was also taking advantage of this step to show that he had no intention of being in the world or the position of the emperor.

And Chai Shao is a human spirit, and Li Ke's dance is a euphemism to show that he only likes to be a chivalrous person, and does not want to be a king. And he broke it on the spot, in the end, he meant to protect the younger generations. It is also because of this that Jiang Chengzi saw his comments like that, and admired Chai Shao a little in his heart.

"Good, good, good. Chai Shao was a little excited, then sighed and said, "But has the King of Shu ever thought that things in the world may not necessarily go as he wishes?"

"The world is difficult and unpredictable. I have seen the changes in the world since I was a child, and I know about it. But if there is a good wish, I will do my best to protect it. He said slowly, with an indescribable firmness in his tone.

Chai Shao only looked at him with a serious expression, and Li Ke was not afraid, still smiling slightly and calmly. The old and the young looked at each other, and the atmosphere on the field was instantly tense.

However, Jiang Chengzi is not worried. She understood that Li Ke Fangcai's words were telling Chai Shao that he would do whatever it took to protect his dreams, including her.

She only felt sweet, and a smile overflowed from the bottom of her heart. He pursed his lips and tried to keep the smile on his lips, and the smile was on his lips.

Fortunately, not long after Chai Shao and Li Ke looked at each other, Chai Shao slowly exhaled a breath and said, "In the past, I met your aunt since I was young. I also want to be like you, take her to fight the sword world, and gallop on horseback. Living in seclusion in the mountains, not asking about the world, giving birth to children, and growing old. But the world is in chaos. Smoke rises. There is no place for my dreams. The people are displaced, and the war is raging. Your aunt and I both have chivalrous spirit in our bones, how can we fight the sword world with peace of mind, or live in seclusion in the mountains? Ke'er, because of your mother, I rarely say words to you. Today, it is a gossip, which makes others laugh. ”

"What my uncle said. Ke'er understood. My uncle and aunt were born in troubled times, and they were unfortunate. Take it as your own responsibility with the world. Ke'er has a peaceful and prosperous world created by his parents, and his dream can be realized. Li Ke replied.

Chai Shao looked at him for a long time before he said, "Ke'er, you and I don't have to hide it. For example, although there is stability today, the war has not been eliminated, and the people are living in hardship. Datang is actually not a peaceful and prosperous era. Last year, the auspicious soldiers came to the city, and the alliance of the bridge. You are the third prince of the Tang Dynasty, and you know that the crisis is at that time. As the third prince of the Tang Dynasty, he has talent and ambition, in this situation, how can he be at ease with his face and sword?"

"Uncle's words are wrong. Back then, you and your aunt fought for the world, which was admirable. Of course, you're just a relative. And I am the third prince, and I am a concubine. What's more-" Li Ke paused, as if he had made up his mind, and said in a deep tone, "My mother is a princess of the former dynasty, and my maternal grandfather is the emperor of the former dynasty. Needless to say, my uncle also knew how many ambitious old nobles were beating my mind, and how many people were mentioning me. All of you here today are people whom I trust immensely. And General Chai is not only a chivalrous elder whom I admire, but also my uncle. Even today, when you are coming on behalf of my father, I can say it so bluntly. My uncle may have heard that the house slave Ah Nian has repeatedly made military exploits, but he has also been suppressed by many people, and some people even pointed the finger at me. What does Uncle think Ke'er should do in this situation?"

Chai Shao was speechless, just sighed. Li Ke gave up his hand and said: "Li Ke is not talented, it is not a last resort, he does not want to kill the enemy on the battlefield, and he does not want to participate in national politics. But Li Ke, as a royal child, will have his own responsibility for the people of the world, and that responsibility is to develop the technology of Datang Gewu and seek benefits for the people of Datang. This is not only to my uncle, but also to my father, and even more to those who are suspicious. ”

"The King of Shu is straightforward, and his heartfelt words are quite heroic. The old man admired. Chai Shao got up, took a cup of tea, and said, "Borrow this cup of tea, and the old man will give you a cup." ”

"Thank you uncle for your understanding and fulfillment. Li Ke also took a cup of tea with Chai Shao.

After drinking tea, Li Ke Shi Ran handed the sword to Xiao Jiu and returned to his seat to sit upright. At the same time, his eyes swept over, extremely gentle. Jiang Chengzi knew that he was telling her not to worry.

Jiang Chengzi finally couldn't help snickering, but he was sitting upright again, and he was dancing with Yao Ziqiu.

Yao Ziqiu shook his head and said, "I learned my swordsmanship indiscriminately, and I can't get on the stage." Moreover, the King of Shu also knew that I was only interested in flowers and plants. ”

"Then Qing let me have a song?" Li Ke asked.

Yang Qingrang was reluctant to make it difficult and said, "I also study indiscriminately." Now, it's ugly. ”

"Then I'll play a song for Your Excellency. Li Ke was interested, so he ordered someone to bring the guqin, and Jiang Chengzi couldn't hear what kind of music he was playing. Yang Qingrang's swordsmanship really didn't have any rules, it was really practiced randomly.

After a dance, Yang Qingrang was also embarrassed and said: "In the past, I was negligent in swordsmanship, and I was really ugly." ”

"Haha, anyway, you are determined to fight things, or to kill the enemy, and you don't care about this boring elegance. Li Ke quipped.

Yang Qingrang glanced at him, bowed to Chai Shao in a dignified manner, said a bunch of words to the effect of offering ugliness, and returned to his seat. Yang Shuyue was also embarrassed, saying that the situation of Yang's sixth room had not been smooth over the years, and he had been sick all the year round, so that he was very negligent in the teaching of his children, and he had never cultivated piano, chess, calligraphy and painting well. However, Yang Shuyue also said that the eldest daughter is in the ancestral house and accompanies the old lady all the year round. The old lady is a well-known family, and she is very strict with the education of her eldest daughter, and she is all in the Yang clan.

When Jiang Chengzi heard this, he had already guessed in his heart that the person who played behind the curtain was probably his eldest sister.

At the same time, she really admires her parents, who play chess just right, which is simply a model of real-time sales and promotion. As far as Yang Shuyue and Yang Wang's are concerned, they are simply good at business in modern times.

Sure enough, Yang Shuyue let the person who played the piano come out after the curtain, which was really his own sister. Yang Ruyu wore a goose-yellow skirt with a silk draped over her body, holding the pipa and bowing to the guests, neither humble nor arrogant, but it was the sound of the spring breeze blowing on the water: "Yang's Ruyu greets General Chai." ”

"It was originally Yang's Ruyu. I heard that you are versatile, and when I see you today, you are worthy of the Yang family's high-ranking style. Just a few songs, the sound of nature. Chai Shao was also polite.

Yang Shuyue smiled: "General Chai don't praise her. The daughter's family is just ugly. ”

This is really the old man's heartfelt words. Chai Shao said with a smile, and then commented on the songs one by one.

Jiang Chengzi was drinking tea, and at the same time judged that this Chai Shao was probably going to probe her next. So, she didn't wait for him to take the initiative, and just after Chai Shao finished evaluating Yang Ruyu's playing, she shouted: "Eldest sister, eldest sister." But you hide it deeply, and you don't usually see you playing. Ah Zhi only found out today. ”

"You child, you are very rude. Yang Wang's face stiffened.

Yang Ruyu replied softly: "Ah Zhi has never been with me since he was a child, and he was raised in Luoshui Grange. Since I have never entered the family study, this time, the qin, chess, calligraphy and painting, all the family studies are learned. The eldest sister is not talented, so she learns two or three points. ”

Jiang Chengzi first smiled at Yang Wang's family, then ignored her, and said very doggedly: "I see General Chai praising you, that must be very good." Eldest sister, eldest sister, I have something to ask for. ”

"Children's homes, less mixing. If there is something, go back to the room and say to the eldest sister. Yang Wang was displeased.

Jiang Chengzi muttered and begged Yang Shuyue for help, saying, "Father, Ah Zhi heard a song in the past, and even a person like Ah Zhi who is ignorant of pleasure also thinks it is very beautiful. Later, I always wanted to listen to it again, but I never met someone as powerful as my eldest sister. Today is just wondering if the eldest sister can play one or two. ”

"Huh, there's music that can move Ah Zhi, it's not easy. Li Ke teased.

Jiang Chengzi's youngest daughter glanced at Li Ke and said: "The king of Shu looks down on people, today I learned that my eldest sister is so powerful, I **** and my eldest sister are studying, and the seven tricks always have to know so much." ”

"Yes, seven tricks lead to six tricks. Li Ke continued to joke.

Yang Qingrang also laughed on the side, and Yao Ziqiu also smiled: "It's always bad for you to bully Ah Zhi." If she had been studying since childhood, she might be able to surpass you in everything. ”

"I don't know a few big characters, and it's not easy to learn, so I'm only worthy of dancing with me. Li Ke still joked. (To be continued.) )