Princess Xiangsi - Chapter 104
He pointed to his forehead, then chuckled softly and gracefully departed.
Her flawless hands held the handkerchief, and her face flushed like peach blossoms, a blush that was intoxicating.
She gently wiped the rouge from her forehead, and placed her left hand on her chest. She felt the intense beating of her heart, as if it were about to jump out of her chest.
That young master is truly handsome!
"Young master, although that young lady was wearing a veil, it was not difficult to tell that she was a beautiful woman."
Situ Xingyun gently waved his jade fan, and after a long while, a pair of clear, watery eyes appeared in his mind.
"She is indeed a woman as beautiful as a lotus flower."
"Young master, I've heard that the Wenmo Guzhai in Fengcheng has many genuine ancient artifacts. Why don't you go and take a look?"
Situ Xingyun nodded and walked towards Wenmo Ancient Studio with Eunuch Tao.
Qingyun was overwhelmed by the dazzling array of books and calligraphy. As soon as she entered this ancient study, she couldn't help but marvel at how renowned it was in Fengxi. The books and calligraphy inside were so numerous that it was dazzling and had everything imaginable.
She immersed herself in the bookish study, her whole being lost in the world of books.
Suddenly, Qingyun found a musical score among a pile of books. After flipping through a few pages, her eyes lit up and sparkled.
When the abbot saw her pick up the unassuming zither score, he walked over with a smile, looking Qingyun up and down and saying, "This young lady must be very skilled in zither music."
This girl has an ordinary appearance, but her eyes are stunning. I wonder what she will look like when she plays the zither.
Qingyun was taken aback. She looked up and saw an approachable woman in a green dress. She smiled gently and said, "You flatter me, Master. I only know a little bit about this."
"This qin score has been in the study for many years, and many people have only glanced at it briefly before putting it back. Only when you saw it did your eyes light up. It is clear that you are a true connoisseur of the qin."
"Hehe..." Qingyun smiled lightly, "The qin music in this qin score is rare. When played, it will surely be as beautiful as heavenly music, comparable to heavenly music."
"The music in this qin score is based on the original 'Rainbow Feather Dress Dance,' with the addition of a melodious tune and the composer's emotions."
Qingyun raised an eyebrow. "Master, I'll buy this zither score."
"Heh..." The sect leader chuckled, covering her mouth. She glanced around, then whispered in Qingyun's ear, "This zither score was left behind by Meijue, the former master of the Zither Palace. I went through great lengths to find it. This score is my priceless treasure..."
Qingyun frowned.
"However, if you would like to come into my study and play a piece for me, I will consider this musical score as a gift to you. I am sure your musical skills will be astonishing."
After a moment's thought, Qingyun nodded.
"good."
Volume Two: Fate Leads to a Departed Palace, But a Happy Marriage is Made in the Flower Temple (Part 4)
Inside the study.
A simple and plain boudoir.
A delicate guqin rests quietly on its stand, its strings made of the finest horsehair, shimmering white in the sunlight. Beside the stand sits a pot of daffodils, their white petals in full bloom, emitting a lingering fragrance.
"Girl, please play your favorite piece."
Qingyun nodded and sat down in front of the guqin.
Holding his breath and concentrating, he placed his hands on the strings. After a moment, his ten fingers moved nimbly, and a soft, melodious tune flowed from between them.
Qingyun's eyes shone with a warm, gentle light, like a small lake shimmering in the sunlight.
Outside the house.
As soon as Situ Xingyun stepped into the study, he heard a melodious and gentle zither tune. He couldn't help but show an expression of appreciation, and his dark eyes held a faint smile.
"Was this piece played by the Master?"
The person in the study replied, "No, it was played by the owner's guest. The study has many writing brushes, ink, and books; please make yourselves at home, sir."
Situ Xingyun nodded and picked up a piece of calligraphy and painting to look at it.
Inside the study.
Under the sunlight, as Qingyun's fingers moved faster and faster, the white light emanating from the strings grew stronger and stronger, so bright that it seemed to reflect a cool radiance.
As the music ended, her jade hand withdrew, and the white light dissipated.
Qingyun looked up and smiled at the master of the study, "I've made a fool of myself."
The master nodded repeatedly, "Young lady, you are indeed skilled at playing the zither. This zither score is yours."
"Thank you, Master." Qingyun paused, looked at the bright sun outside through the slightly open window, and said, "It's almost time. I need to go find my sister. Farewell, Master."
Lifting the gauze curtain, Qingyun stepped out of her boudoir and into her study.
The study remained bustling, with people standing before writing implements and books, occasionally whispering to each other and occasionally uttering exclamations of admiration. Qingyun gently withdrew the musical score from her hand and prepared to leave the study.
At this moment, Qingyun noticed that a painting had fallen behind a young man in a blue robe in the study.
Qingyun sighed inwardly at people's carelessness, smiled, walked over, picked up the calligraphy and painting, and put them back in their original place.
A gentle breeze stirred, ruffling Qingyun's black hair, the ends lightly brushing against Situ Xingyun's ear. Qingyun's skirt fluttered, a faint smile playing in her eyes, as she gracefully left the study.