Chapter 53: Calculation
The slender and white hand caresses the strings like a soft wattle, and the tactful sound of the piano is like flowing water, bringing out a little soft sweetness and a touch of sadness. Gradually, Donglaishun became silent, and even the sound of breathing slowed down as much as possible, and the sound of the piano was leisurely.
She sat in her chair and listened to the melodious sound with bated breath. Lian Lei secretly praised "There is no vanity under the fame", this Ling Xiang's piano skills are already outstanding, and he is beautiful in life, no wonder he will attract so many eyeballs.
However, Lian Lei's first impression of this Ling Xiang was not good, and it could even be said that she was a little repulsive, rejecting her as proud as a swan. Proud people tend to have no one in their sights, and then their hearts become narrow-minded. And once the heart is overflowing with pride, then it is impossible for this person to realize a higher level, and it is also a law to be stagnant. In the consciousness of mercy, pride is complemented by complacency, and being satisfied with the status quo and thinking that he is "the first in the world" will be proud.
Lian Lei is familiar with the piano art, and it is not difficult to hear the clues from Ling Xiang's piano sound. The technique is skilled, when he can be called a master, but that's all, the piano is a psychic thing, what he wants is a god rather than a technique, Ling Xiang is at best a "person who plays the piano"!
Raising her eyebrows, Lian Lei had no intention of listening to the piano and retracted her thoughts, but found that she was not the only one who had such emotions. At least the two beautiful and ugly men beside him did not pay attention to the supremacy of the piano, but the four eyes converged on his face.
"Mrs. Mo has a contempt for Ling Xiang, but how much does she think she is better than Qin Yidao?" Fushuang is a layman, who doesn't understand the piano but understands people's hearts. He didn't like the tinkling object, but stared at Mercy's face the whole time. Raising his eyebrows, the slightly sarcastic smile at the corner of his lips, and the light sigh of almost inaudible regret, "Fushuang is sure that Lei understands the piano, and he thinks that he wants to be superior to Ling Xiang."
"Why did Father-in-law Fu say this? Pity Lei is not as good as Ling Xiang in case! Born in a family of scholars, her future may be predestined as soon as she is born. Marriage, a marriage like an equivalent exchange, is good for the Gu family. Of course, the premise is that you have the value of "waiting for the price to sell", and useless but pleasant knowledge such as piano, chess, calligraphy and painting is indispensable. Understand? Lei didn't dare to say it, but she would!
"There should be a limit to self-humility, not what if? Hey...... You're not afraid of hurting the Gu family's face? Damaged Mo Shilang's family style? Pouting, Fushuang was a little dissatisfied with Lianlei's scorn.
Hearing Fushuang's dissatisfaction, Lian Lei didn't want to pay attention to it. While eunuchs hurt their bodies, they also hurt their minds, and it is not difficult to understand the psychological distortion.
"The two concubines came just to listen to the piano? If so, the concubine will retire! The line of sight deliberately avoided Wen Sixian's face, and the blue face was like a disaster, and Lian Lei was afraid that looking at it would affect her future perception of men in the future, so she still had to choose a wishful husband for Qingwu......
"Miss misunderstood, Wen only heard that the Gu family had a talented woman, so he had the heart to get acquainted. The presumptuous Wen also knew it, but 'Wengui was casual', and he didn't stop Gonggong Fu from inviting him on a whim...... "Feeling the slight anger of the pitiful lei, Wen Sixian hurriedly explained.
"Presumptuous? You know that. Lian Lei thought that she was a woman, and she still knew a little about chastity and ethics. One of you is from the court, and the other claims to have learned from the past and the present, so you don't need to rap your concubines for this rule and Taoist ideal! Why should a gentleman put on his head? ”
The tone is soft, but sonorous. There was a trace of righteousness in his eyes, which made Fushuang and Wen Sixian feel a little embarrassed. Every word and every look seems to be accusing them of ruining people's reputation.
Wen Si lowered his head slightly, avoiding some burning eyes from Lian Lei. Thinking about what she saw that day, a concubine dared to ride on her neck and scream, and the unsatisfactory marriage, she should at least feel sorry for herself. Is it pretending to be strong? Her pain should be heart-wrenching, why is there only a little strength and indifference on her face? Why does as long as I think about her situation, my heart hurts for no reason?
Fushuang was also intrigued by Mercy's attitude. He knew Lian Lei's situation better than Wen Sixian, and even some of the tribulations came from his head and were approved by His Majesty. How strong can a woman's heart be? What kind of blow can break her piece by piece?
"The miscellaneous family is a disabled person, and it seems that the reputation of the miscellaneous family is not related to the miscellaneous family, right? The miscellaneous family is just a little curious, if Mrs. Mo is not married, will she choose Wen Gongzi? His hand waved secretly downstairs, and after a while, the sound of small footsteps sounded outside the screen.
Lian Lei smiled, calmly looking at Fushuang. Will it? Perhaps. If he hadn't been attracted by Mo Tianxing's handsome face, how could he have died? Women are more emotional than men, so it is more women who are martyred, but what about the man who makes her give her life? Cry, put on new clothes and still smile at life. This is the sorrow, the sorrow of a woman!
"No, it won't." Of course, she will say no, "hate not to meet when you are not married" is the feeling that only cardamom girls have. The hardships of life have made her more realistic and more protective of herself. A vain word will not take her to anyone.
The slightly expectant eyes dimmed for a moment, but then the heart was happy. "It's not okay when she's not married, but she's already a wife, and it's imperative to reconcile, so I still have a chance to ......," Wen Sixian thought with a snicker.
Fushuang was slightly stunned, and once again stretched out his hand behind his back and waved it a few times without a trace. If the "truth" is not caught, a few idle "witnesses" lose the value of staying here.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I was fortunate to invite Miss Ling Xiang to show off her piano skills, which really made me 'Donglai Shun' shine. In order to thank Miss Ling Xiang, my host is the first genius to ask a question, and the answer will be rewarded with 2,000 silver, of course, the judge is Miss Ling Xiang! The voice of the shopkeeper of Donglaishun fell, and several small servants walked to the high platform on the third floor with silver plates in their hands.
The crowd was angry again, this opportunity was tantamount to pie in the sky, you could get close to Ling Xiang, not to mention, if you win, you still have money to take. Two thousand taels? It is enough for ordinary people to live freely for a lifetime.
After carefully wiping the guqin in his hand, Ling Xiang stood up and motioned to the maidservant beside him to put away his love qin. The other maid didn't need Ling Xiang to greet her, she quickly moved to Ling Xiang's side, and stretched out her hand to support Ling Xiang's arm. The willow waist shook gently, and he walked to the front of the stage in small steps, the corners of his lips were slightly raised, and an intoxicating smile bloomed like a flower bud. Diners who will be a little sober under the temptation of silver will indulge in it again and laugh - that's it!