Chapter 3: Repeating the Flute
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Send the last sachet to Liu Ruxin. After discovering Liu Ruxin's dark heart and clumsy tricks. Zi Ling's heart trembled slightly. Because of grief. Because of powerlessness. But more often than not, it's out of anger. However. Even if the heart is crying blood. But she forced herself to laugh.
She smiled. Step by step, pacing back to your place and sitting down. Pick up the cup and come. But his hands couldn't help but tremble. This moment. She wanted to be angry. Sweep the table full of delicacies to the ground. How she wanted to look up to the sky and howl. Convey the full anger to the heavens. How much she wanted to tell that man who was on top of her. His prince was killed. How she wanted to rely on him.
Zi Ling drank the sullen wine cup after cup. Lowered eyebrows, tears in his eyes. However. And no one noticed her grief. No one asked her why she was distressed. The women. It's a rare opportunity to get together and compete. Therefore. They all had enough strength to calculate with each other. It's not. A good show has been staged
Lin Yueyao is the most proud host at this luncheon. Saw. She looks like a housewife. Accept the blessings from the guests with a smile on your face. Laughing so much that my mouth is crooked. After the toast. Then began the silk bamboo orchestra and light song and dance. The dancing girl's soft waist and flowing water sleeves flutter like butterflies on the dance floor. Dance out of a "happy" peaceful and prosperous world.
After the song and dance. Lin Yueyao smiled and said to Meng Hongyu: "Your Majesty. The concubines often heard Bai Zhaorong's piano at night. The sound of the piano is better than blue. The concubine liked it very much. I don't know if I can take advantage of the fun today and let Bai Zhaorong play a song. Let everyone here listen to the sound of the piano that is rare in the world."
Bai Rushuang heard Lin Yueyao suddenly say this. The heart is very unhappy. How could she not know that Lin Yueyao deliberately wanted to humiliate her in front of everyone. Dancing is a Maigo's business. Playing the piano is a musician's business. She is the emperor's concubine. It's not the palace in the workshop. Why let her perform for everyone. And it was performed at Lin Yueyao's son's full moon banquet. Lin Yueyao thought that if she gave birth to a son, her mother would be more expensive than her son. teasing others as much as she wants, she is as white as frost, but she doesn't buy Lin Yueyao's account.
Meng Hongyu is a rough man after all. How will you know the rough waves under the calm waves. Therefore. He didn't notice the women's intrigues. With a wave of his big hand, he said cheerfully, "Okay. Let Bai Zhaorong play a song for everyone."
Lin Yueyao squinted and glanced at Bai Rushuang. There was a hint of a smile on her lips. White as frost is not light. Originally, she was still barely squeezing out a smile on her face. I didn't expect Meng Hongyu to agree so readily. And then her smile disappeared in an instant.
Lin Yueyao was so happy that she hurriedly personally urged the eunuchs to move the qin and the qin case. I can't wait to let Bai Rushuang go up and play immediately. White as frost, he suddenly had a plan. Saw. She gracefully picked up the knife on the table that was used to cut mutton. I cut the lamb by myself
"Oops......" I heard a coquettish cry as white as frost. Everyone turned their heads to look at her. I saw her raise her right hand slightly. Blood flow on the index finger is like an infusion. Drift Cloud was terrified. Hurriedly took out a brocade to bandage her. She gently pushed away the clouds. Standing up and "pleading" said: "I accidentally injured my finger at this time. Therefore, I can't play the piano for the emperor. Concubines really deserve to die. I hope the emperor will forgive your sins."
Lin Yueyao saw this situation. Of course, I also know that White as Frost is deliberate. Therefore I secretly hate in my heart. couldn't help but sarcastically say Bai Rushuang: "My sister is really 'accidental'."
At this time. The Queen Mother had faintly sensed the undercurrent between Lin Yueyao and Bai Rushuang. Therefore. Then he stopped him: "Okay. Hurry up and ask the imperial doctor to bandage Bai Zhaorong. This piano song. It's okay if you don't listen."
At this time. saw Ouyang Yingying stand up. He walked to Meng Hongyu's desk. Bow down. Said softly: "Bai Zhaorong accidentally injured his hand. I hope it won't spoil the emperor's mood. Since the emperor has this Yaxing today. So. Let the concubines play a flute for the emperor." Ouyang Ying knows. The "carelessness" of white as frost has given her a good opportunity to wash away suspicion. So. Of course, she'll have to take this opportunity tightly.
"Oh. Ying Zhaorong can also play flute music. I don't know." Meng Hongyu tilted his head slightly. Raised eyebrows and looked at Ouyang Ying. His eyes were full of surprise, but he didn't expect this Ouyang Ying to be not only stunning. He even plays the flute. To know. He has been since he was young. I started to like the sound of the flute.
"Concubines have been fond of the flute since they were young. However. Although the flute sound is a pleasant rhyme. After all, it's still lingering and mournful. Therefore. Concubines rarely play it." Ouyang Ying said." Since the emperor has such a good Yaxing listening to music and appreciating music today. Then the concubines will have the courage to play a song for the emperor."
"The flute moves. Leads to a wisp of nostalgia. Xiaolou blows through. Bright Moon Cold." The Queen Mother said faintly. Then he smiled and said to Ouyang Ying. Presumably. You must be afraid of the flute moving. It will lead to a wisp of nostalgia. That's why I don't usually blow it."
Ouyang Ying smiled at the Queen Mother and agreed. The Queen Mother continued: "Then today. You can play a cheerful tune."
The eunuchs had already prepared the jade flutes with their eyes. Wait for Meng Hongyu to nod his head and allow. They presented the jade flute to Ouyang Ying.
Take the flute and put it to your lips. Light dark flute hole. Ouyang Ying held his breath and played the flute intently. The clear sound of the flute gushes out of the flute hole. Floating around the house like wisps. The song is lingering and mournful. Weeping and complaining. The guests present were all fascinated by the wonderful sound of the flute.
As soon as Meng Hongyu heard Ouyang Ying's flute. couldn't help but change his face slightly, isn't this the fourth brother's "Jianglouyue", how could Ouyang Ying know how to play this song. That being said. The sound of the flute he heard that night. It is also played by Ouyang Ying. The Queen Mother was also shocked. I also made some guesses in my mind.
One song is finished. Ouyang Yingyan smiled and said, "The concubine's flute skills are shallow. The flute sound is incomplete. Let the emperor see it and laugh."
Meng Hongyu was puzzled. His brow furrowed slightly. Half-squinting his eyes, he asked Ouyang Ying, "The song you just played is mournful and lingering. It's very moving. I know what it's called."
"This song is called "Jiang Lou Yue". Ouyang Yingyou said. It is widely spread in the Jiangnan area. Before the concubine entered Beijing. I love playing this piece the most." yes. She really likes to blow this song "Jiang Lou Yue" the most. Because. This is Meng Hongye's favorite flute song. It is also the song of a snowy night that leads them to acquaintance.
"Now I have entered the palace. Fear of causing homesickness. Therefore, the concubines did not dare to blow it anymore." Ouyang Ying lowered his eyebrows. Pretend to be "not without sadness" to say.
This song is widely spread in the Jiangnan area......
Meng Hongyu couldn't help but guess that he had sent someone to find out that Meng Hongye had lived in the Jiangnan area. Don't. Was it he who spread this flute to the people when he was in the south of the Yangtze River?
"Ying Zhaorong blows this song so smoothly. There is not a hint of condensation. The flute art is really amazing. If you don't have many years of flute art. I guess I can't play such a good flute." Meng Hongyu continued to spy on Ouyang Ying.
Of course, Ouyang Ying knew the doubts in Meng Hongyu's heart. After all. He was an insecure, suspicious emperor. Therefore. Ouyang Ying replied with a smile: "Remember. When the concubine first learned this flute music. But it is played every day...... When was that....... About two years ago...... Ouyang Ying "thought hard". Go on." Remember the year. This song is almost known on the streets. Even the Qinglou woman is playing."
Two years ago...... The fourth brother was indeed in the Jiangnan area two years ago...... Qinglou Women's ...... Isn't the fourth brother the "Merry King" who lingers in the Qinglou all the year round? So. This song must really be his transmission to the Jiangnan area. Meng Hongyu finally dispelled the doubts in his heart. I believe Ouyang Ying's words.
"The night of the first snow. The mourning family also vaguely heard this flute music. But you play." The Queen Mother asked.
"The night of the first snow. The concubine suddenly remembered that the climate in the south of the Yangtze River was warm. There is very little snow in winter. I miss my hometown and my loved ones. Before I knew it, I played this tune." Ouyang Ying said "crying". The tone is full of homesickness, helplessness and bitterness.
The Queen Mother heard Ouyang Ying say this. The stone hanging in my heart finally landed fortunately. It's not Meng Hongye's house back. Otherwise. She's going to be on guard again. Beware everywhere.
Lin Yueyao originally planned to take the opportunity to humiliate Bai Rushuang. Unexpectedly, Bai Rushuang would be ruthless in using this "bitter meat trick" to make her little conspiracy fail. Therefore. Lin Yueyao was very angry. Mended. At this time, Ouyang Ying actually asked to play the flute for everyone "with his own humiliation". If it doesn't blow well, that's it. But her flute skills are exquisite. Blow a tune to the top. It's a fluttering sound. also won the praise of the emperor and the queen mother, you say that you are angry or not
Zi Ling sat quietly in his place. Look at the wonderful scene in front of you. I can't help but feel ridiculous in my heart. However. After sneering. But suddenly my heart became sad. Inexplicably feeling sad for Meng Hongyu is heh. Of all those present. Meng Hongyu is the most pitiful one. He didn't know that his son had been killed by his own concubines. I don't know about the open and secret battles between these women. I don't know what a big conspiracy is hidden in the deep sea. I don't know. A stormy wave was sweeping over him......
I couldn't bear to see Meng Hongyu's ignorant appearance anymore. Zi Ling stood up. Even a goodbye is not enough. He turned away without looking back.
The three of them left Linghua Garden. Then slowly walk back to Yongle Palace. When passing through the Imperial Garden. Turn a secluded small stone path. Unexpectedly, I saw that Bai Rushuang was hiding behind a cluster of acacia flowers. There was a hint of anxiety on his face.
Zi Ling couldn't help but wonder in his heart: Bai Rushuang was not injured. Do you want to go back and rest first? How did it appear in the Imperial Garden. Look at her anxious look. But what are you waiting for?
Zi Ling quietly motioned with his eyes to the jade slave to stay and monitor Bai Rushuang. He and Xiaoru went back to Yongle Palace first.