eurekapd Chapter 252 Learning the Qin
Chapter 252 Learning the Qin
The group boarded the painted boat, and Mu Jin borrowed several musical instruments from the owner and placed them on the boat.
Yang Jianwu first taught Nalan Lianyi to read music. Nalan Lianyi was very smart and learned it in no time.
Yang Jianwu finished writing the score for "The Song of the Pipa" and began to let Nalan Lianyi practice playing the instrument.
"Sister Yang, I play the pipa terribly, terribly, please don't think I'm clumsy..."
Yang Jianwu smiled. This girl was too modest. Which princess of the royal family wasn't proficient in all the arts, from music and chess to calligraphy and painting?
It wasn't until Nalan Lianyi plucked the pipa strings that Yang Jianwu realized she had misunderstood; this girl wasn't being modest, she was genuinely sincere...
The melodious and clear sound of the pipa was somehow played with a devastating force by her...
"Lianyi, stop for a moment..."
Nalan Lianyi stopped what she was doing, her eyes brimming with tears and a hint of hurt in them. She knew she was going to be rejected...
Yang Jianwu sighed, thinking, "She seems like such a lively person, how come she has such a fragile heart?"
"No, don't rush to cry. What I mean is that as long as you have the sheet music, other instruments can also play the music. Look, the zither plays beautifully too!"
Fearing that Nalan Lianyi wouldn't believe her, Yang Jianwu played the zither from the boat.
Unlike the pipa's timbre, the same tune sounds completely different when played on the zither.
As the song ended, Nalan Lianyi clapped joyfully, a stark contrast to the crying girl from just moments before; her change of expression was incredibly swift…
"Sister, sister, you should have said you could play the zither! I'm pretty good at it! Let's give it a try!"
"it is good……"
The term "Sister Yang" has been shortened to "elder sister," making it sound even more intimate... She had no intention of getting involved with the Xipan royal family...
"Lianyi, you are a princess, it's inappropriate for you to call me 'sister'..."
"What's wrong with that! As long as I'm happy, you're my sister!"
As if to confirm the form of address, Nalan Lianyi deliberately called out a few more times, "Sister, sister, sister..."
"It's up to you..."
With such a sweet tongue, Nalan Lianyi is sure to be well-liked in the royal family!
Yang Jianwu taught meticulously, and Nalan Lianyi studied diligently. In just half an afternoon, she was able to play the piece fluently without any pressure.
"so smart!"
Nalan Lianyi smiled sweetly, "It's all thanks to my sister's excellent teaching!"
“You are very talented. When I taught others before, it took them two or three days to learn.
Yang Jianwu's most musically talented subordinates are Luo Li and Li Ming. To enrich their skills, he has put a lot of effort into their musical compositions.
Luo Li sometimes likes to go against the grain and doesn't study properly, while Li Ming has learned most of the music from Yang Jian's dance party.
When Li Ming taught the two of them this piece, it took him a day and a half, while Luo Li, who was more talented, didn't take it seriously and it took him three days to learn it! Isn't that infuriating!
Feeling pleased with the praise, Nalan Lianyi played the piece again while the mood was still high.
Yang Jianwu took out her pipa and joined in the harmony.
Passengers on nearby pleasure boats, hearing the music, couldn't help but wonder who was playing such a beautiful tune.
The pleasure boats approached one after another, forming an encirclement.
Nalan Yuanli couldn't help but hum along, but Yang Jianwu threw an apple at him, silencing him completely.
"Shut up, that's awful!"
Nalan Yuanli took the apple out of his mouth and munched on it, glancing occasionally at the two people playing music. "Hmph~ chatting and laughing like that, my sister's doing better than me..."
"Miss, someone outside wants to see you."
The boatman entered the cabin and respectfully reported to Yang Jianwu.
"Hibiscus, go take a look!"
"Yes!"
Mu Jin accepted the order and went out, returning shortly afterward.
"Miss, we have several pleasure boats surrounding us. They want to know who is playing the zither inside. The Prince of Qi's boat is also there!"
Yang Jianwu frowned slightly; she had no desire to become famous, especially not in front of Prince Qi…
"Give the boatman some tips and row the pleasure boat to the dock on the other side. We'll disembark from there!"
"Yes, miss!"
Nalan Lianyi felt a pang of reluctance at the thought of parting soon...
"Sister, can I come play with you often?"
Yang Jianwu calculated the days carefully and realized that Nalan Lianyi would have to return to Xipan in the next two days.
Mo Yu's wedding date is the eighth day of the second month of the following year. It normally takes about 28 days to travel from the capital city of Xipan to the capital city of Dongli. In other words, Nalan Lianyi will be married to Dongli with the caravan after the New Year.
"Do you have time to hang out with me?!"
Nalan Lianyi's face instantly fell. "Sister, I don't want to marry into Dongli at all... Is there any way to annul the engagement?"
Yang Jianwu shook her head, "A marriage alliance between two countries can't be canceled so easily! Unless Mo Yu proposes it! And there's an important prerequisite: the Emperor of Dongli must be willing to fight against Xipan for him!"
Nalan Lianyi's eyes had just lit up with surprise, but then they drooped again.
"So, the possibility of you canceling the engagement is almost zero. Go back and wait to get married quietly. Don't overthink it."
"Sister, have you ever met the Seventh Prince?"
Yang Jianwu felt somewhat embarrassed; she had seen far more than just that before…
"Mo Yu is a good person, though a bit childish. You're innocent and lively, so you're quite a good match for him!"
"elder sister!!"
"I mean it."
Luo Qi's departure may or may not have affected Mo Yu; he is certainly heartbroken. I truly hope that Nalan Lianyi can open Mo Yu's heart.