Amor a través del tiempo - Capítulo 16
Lin Feng suddenly smiled slightly, abandoning Bei Chentian, and ordered Jin Yi to bring the guqin. He tested the sound, thinking that the human heart was unfathomable, yet he felt no sorrow for this kind of struggle and intrigue. This was the human world, this was humanity. Finally, he let the sound out:
Rolling waves, chaos in the mortal world
All heroes have been swept away.
A smile can hide a knife; people's hearts are unpredictable.
Unfortunately, the world is cold and indifferent.
Finding a kindred spirit is difficult; a devoted heart is broken.
The affectionate are always hurt by the heartless.
The world is ever-changing, and fate brings us together and separates us.
Life is but a dream, a fleeting joy
Life is a long and winding road.
The true nature of things is revealed when the glitz and glamour fade.
A heart full of courage and integrity shines through even after a thousand cups of wine.
Accompany me as I ride the waves and laugh in the wind.
Life is a long and winding road.
The true nature of things is revealed when the glitz and glamour fade.
A heart full of courage and integrity shines through even after a thousand cups of wine.
Accompany me as I ride the waves and laugh in the wind.
Although Lin Feng's voice wasn't particularly rough, her slightly lower female voice singing this song did have a somewhat suppressed and melancholic quality, making it easier to stir the emotions. The lyrics were filled with a sense of helplessness; indeed, people's hearts are unpredictable. In the Tang Dynasty, who could remain unsmiling while hiding a dagger? However, whether this reflected her own state of mind, no one knew.
Seeing that she had stirred up the atmosphere enough, she put down her zither and bowed to the emperor: "Were you all satisfied with my song?"
"Miss Lin is truly exceptional in both talent and beauty. This one song alone has probably already touched the hearts of countless people." Ouyang Xiao walked over, his fan waving slightly, as if mocking.
"Miss Lin, did you also write these lyrics yourself?" Several literati couldn't help but step forward to discuss it.
Lin Feng was truly shameless: "Of course, but my poems are not yet worthy of being called elegant. Please forgive my humility." The more modest she was, the more the scholars admired her. They were so eager to arrest Lin Feng and force her to write an entire book of poems. She couldn't help but feel ashamed. It seemed that scholars could be quite terrifying when they got angry.
This time, she finally won over some people's hearts and began to establish the image of a pure and elegant woman in their minds.
The emperor was very pleased and laughed, "Your singing is indeed extraordinary. Your unrestrained voice makes it hard to believe you are a woman. I bestow upon you the title of 'Talented Woman,' and reward you with a hundred bolts of fine silk and a chest of jewels."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lin Feng didn't care about those trinkets, but she was quite happy to gain a reputation.
Of course, Lin Feng didn't ignore the murderous glares from Princess Chang Le and Princess Feng Ping. Receiving a reward and being looked at with those eyes by Bei Chen Tian was something almost none of the women present had ever received. Jealousy can drive people mad, and jealousy between women can lead them to do completely irrational things.
Suddenly, the woman sitting in the front row of the group of women, with the silver bells in her hair jingling, stood up and came to the center. She bowed gracefully and said, "Uncle, I see that Miss Lin has an extraordinary temperament. Seeing that you are happy, I am also a little itchy to show off my skills. I would like to add some fun for everyone. How about I have a competition with Miss Lin to entertain you all?"
As soon as she finished speaking, another beautiful woman in palace attire appeared beside Lin Feng. Her outfit was slightly different from the other women's, so she must be Princess Fengping.
"Your Majesty, since Sister Chang Le is so interested, it's not appropriate for Feng Ping to just sit there. Let's have a match."
The emperor seemed to know what the two women were thinking and smiled, "Then what reward do you want?"
Princess Fengping said without changing her expression, "Fengping came here to arrange a marriage with Your Highness. This would benefit both our country and Beichen. If Fengping is fortunate enough to win, I beg Your Majesty to grant Fengping's request."
Seeing her like this, Princess Chang Le cursed her shamelessness in her heart and hurriedly said, "Uncle, you know my feelings for His Highness. I, Chang Le, will also grant your request!"
Lin Feng watched the two women staring at each other like fighting chickens, and she was secretly laughing. "Go ahead and fight! The fiercer you fight, the happier I am!" She subtly took two steps back, giving the front to the two women.
The emperor looked at Bei Chentian with great interest: "Tian'er, what do you intend to do?"
Surprisingly, Bei Chentian did not keep people at arm's length as usual, but smiled slightly and said, "Father Emperor will decide."
His words, "It's alright," elicited a burst of surprise from the other two women and caused a tremor in Lin Feng's heart. Did he really not care? Impossible. Lin Feng knew Bei Chentian well; his standards were extremely high, and he would never marry a woman who was all looks and no brains. Therefore, in his eyes, this competition was just a joke. So, he would definitely take action today!
Could it be that he actually plans to make his move at this banquet? Lin Feng glanced at the corner of his mouth and thought to himself, "Chen Tian, are you really that confident you can succeed on your first try? After all, the emperor is no ordinary person!"
Chapter Nineteen: The Dinner (Part Two)
Seeing the two women fighting fiercely, Lin Feng calmly took a step back and petitioned the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have already presented a song. Now that the princesses are in the mood for a competition, I admit that I am not as talented as the two princesses and wish to withdraw from the competition."
Princess Fengping and Princess Changle's expressions softened slightly upon hearing this.
Although Bei Chentian's attitude towards Lin Feng remained unchanged, given her status, there was absolutely no way she could become the principal wife. She would only be a concubine, after all. The title of principal wife was ultimately reserved for a princess's woman. The two women exchanged a glance, their expressions neither willing to yield. Seeing them arguing like fighting cocks, Lin Feng chuckled inwardly.
The emperor glanced at Bei Chentian, and seeing that he had no objection, smiled slightly: "Very well, you may return to your place and enjoy the view."
In the blink of an eye, the main characters at the banquet had changed.
This time, Lin Feng didn't go to Ouyang Xiao's side, but quietly came to Bei Chentian's side and said in a low, cold voice, "What exactly are you up to!"
"Heh." Bei Chentian chuckled, then lowered his voice as well, saying, "You can't guess?"
"Are you tired of living?" Lin Feng sneered. "Is the matter of the throne so urgent?"
"You don't understand the connection, but I will explain it to you in detail later."
"Tell me first, what do you want me to do!" Although Lin Feng spoke coldly, he had already imagined countless scenarios. Looking back at the two women in the room and the many women watching them eagerly, Lin Feng couldn't help but find it amusing.
"Unfortunately, these women who spend their days in seclusion have no idea that your father's attitude towards you is almost like using you. If you rebel, even if you become the ruler, you will be a criminal; if you don't rebel, you may lose your head." The unintentional murderous intent that the emperor revealed when he looked at Bei Chentian left a deep impression on Lin Feng.