Chapter 104: The Beauty's Lament!

  The Beauty's Sigh

  "The blue sky with white clouds, the willow trees by the gentle waters, the jade-like hands holding the reins of the horse, walking under the moonlight on the willow tips, the rosy face of a beautiful woman, the faintly sorrowful eyebrows..."

  A slightly suppressed voice, echoing in the forest, the sound of the piano is like a small stream flowing, quietly flowing in the night sky, everyone holds their breath, as if there is a pair of soft and gentle hands, gently soothing those restless hearts.

  Perhaps this song is singing about the love between men and women, only in the heart of the lyrics, it's a refined tune, but the melody is very pleasant, not inferior to the lingering sound, the lyrics paired with Xiao Yun's voice, even more so that it makes people feel carefree and joyful.

  Several female disciples beside the bonfire, all with their hands supporting their cheeks, quietly gazed at Xiao Yun. Each face flushed like peach blossoms, eyes sparkling like spring water, mouths curved into smiles, and their eyes filled with longing. As Xiao Yun's song echoed, under the flickering firelight, those shining pairs of eyes seemed to hold boundless fantasies about the unopened love between men and women.

  "The wind is clear, the water flows long, brother walks on the edge of the sky, since ancient times beautiful women love heroes, a promise worth a thousand gold to the end!"

  The music ended, the sound of the zither fell, and the mountain breeze blew gently against everyone's face. The small forest was quiet, not even a bird call could be heard. Only three piles of jumping bonfires remained, like companions in dance, emitting bursts of crackling sounds.

  The crowd beside the bonfire was brought into a state of reverie by Xiao Yun's melody, and they couldn't tell whether they had seen a beauty or a handsome guy, each with a silly smile on their face.

  "What a wonderful song! It almost stirred up romantic feelings in this old man!"

  Yan Yunwen burst out laughing, breaking the silence in the forest. Although it was just a simple melody, it could be considered an impromptu composition. The tune wasn't particularly complex, but it was pleasant to listen to. This type of song that praised love between men and women belonged to a lesser-known genre, and aside from touching one's heart, at most it could only stir the emotions of young boys and girls.

  Although Yan Yunwen was somewhat disappointed, this was the theme of his fate, and this song was enough to prove Xiao Yun's attainments in music. Looking at others' expressions, they were also moved by Xiao Yun's piano sound.

  When Ji Yunwen shouted, everyone came back to their senses from their reverie, with a lingering and lost expression on their faces. The numb and tingling feeling in their hearts, wanting to experience it again, but it was impossible to capture once more.

  "Xiao brothers are indeed talented!" Ji Liu Feng also smiled with a hint of sarcasm.

  "The prince is overpraising!" Xiao Yun said humbly.

  "Only, I said I'd compose it for my imperial sister, how did it become everyone's? This tune doesn't count."

  "Alright, alright, this one doesn't count, let's start again!" Ji Yunwen said immediately.

  "Seniors, are you guys cheating?!" Xiao Yun's face twitched. This tune, one song could still make people feel refreshed, but another song would make people lose interest.

  A white-eyed glance was given, and Ji Yunwen said, "Just now it was agreed that you would compose a piece for the princess. Although this piece is good, it has been shared with the young ladies, so it doesn't count."

  Xiao Yun looked at Xi Yin Yue, who was just lowering her head, not showing any joy or anger. Xiao Yun wiped the sweat and said, "Composing a song isn't something that can be done by just saying it, Princess's beauty is comparable to the bright moon in the sky, I, Xiao Yun, am shallow and untalented, I don't dare say that my composition can describe your beauty, Senior, please spare me!"

  "What a smooth talker, your words are really sweet!" Ji Yunwen rolled her eyes and retorted, not expecting this kid to use such a reason to get out of trouble.

  "Uncle Huang, don't make things difficult for him. I believe everything you said." Ji Xiangyue said to Ji Yunwen, just now a song was enough to show Xiao Yun's talent, and Xiao Yun's words were obviously flattering, she had heard many times before, but perhaps because of the beautiful melody of "Meiren Yin" just now, she didn't feel disgusted, on the contrary, she felt a little affection.

  "Since the princess has already spoken for you, what else is there to say?" Ji Liufeng smiled and said to Xiao Yun, "However, Brother Xiao, you promised to compose a song for my sister. This is something that cannot be ignored, I have taken note of it. When we meet again in the future, if you can't produce the song, don't blame me for being unrighteous!"

  "Thank you, Prince! Thank you, Princess!" Xiao Yun's face was covered in black lines as he hastily bowed to the two of them, barely managing to get past this matter. Who knows if they'll ever meet again after leaving the Holy Site?

  "Xiao Gege, does this piece of music you just played have a name?" asked Xiāo Yuè.

  "Beautiful poem!" Xiao Yun hastily said.

  "Huh?" Xiāo Yīng Yuè listened and said, "This tune of yours is indeed strange. Although it's a melody that touches the heart, after I've heard it, I'm unable to transcribe it. I don't know why."

  Xī Xiǎo Yuè's words struck a chord in Xī Liú Fēng's heart. If it weren't for this Sacred Trace journey, they would have already become accomplished musicians. Although their skills were suppressed at the late stage of musical craftsmanship, in terms of realm, they could be said to be beyond ordinary musicians. Ordinary melodies, after listening once, they could roughly compose, but Xiāo Yún's previous tune gave them a feeling of being unable to start, truly wondrous.

  Qin Yue thought of using the incomplete five notes to compose, and if she could recite the score, that would be strange. Xiao Yun chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Perhaps the princess didn't listen carefully."

  It seems that Xie Yunwen didn't tell them about his practice of the Seven Sounds, and for now, it appears that Xie Yunwen's mouth is still tight-lipped. However, as a member of the royal family, Xiao Yun couldn't believe it, and just because he isn't saying anything now doesn't mean he won't speak up in the future. As for this, Xiao Yun was also helpless, thinking that the fewer people who knew, the better.

  Xiang Yue was still hesitant, waiting to ask again, but Xiao Yun hastily changed the subject and said to Xiang Liu Feng, "Your Highness, my song has ended. Isn't it time for you to take the stage?"

  "Me?"

  Ji Liu Feng was taken aback for a moment, "With so many people here, why is it me?"

  Xiao Yun smiled, "I just asked the same question as you, but no one paid attention to me. The Crown Prince's words are like a decree, is he going back on his word? Everyone, let's give the Crown Prince some applause."

  The applause was thunderous, but Ji Liu Feng couldn't get off the stage!

  In Xiao Yun's face full of rotten smiles, Ji Liufeng stood up, holding a long flute, pressing down the applause of the crowd, "Then I'll make a fool of myself, if it doesn't sound good, don't laugh at me."

  The flute sounds, a string of notes floating in the sky, like a swallow's new cry, tender and shy, as if speaking but not speaking, drunk into it, the heart becomes as soft as cotton, the lingering and prolonged sound waves surging every person's heart.

  Xiang Yin Yue's gaze fell on Xiao Yun, her heart filled with curiosity about this man. She was certain that she had listened to the tune he just played very seriously, but somehow couldn't make sense of it and couldn't transcribe it.

  "Find an opportunity to ask the emperor's uncle!" Withdrawing her gaze, Xī Yùe had made up her mind. Now, in her opinion, Xiāo Yún indeed had something extraordinary about him.

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  "Sister, why are you looking so unhappy?" A small mustache big fat man beside Hong Kexin noticed that Hong Kexin's face was not pleasant and thought she didn't like the prince's flute playing. This won't do, he quickly asked a question.

  Hong Kexin turned her head to glance at the big fat man, then immediately turned her face away, muttering something under her breath, as if she was sulking.

  Dà Pàng Zǐ had a somewhat inexplicable look, turned his head to glance at Xiāo Yún, seemed to understand something, and immediately laughed and said, "Shī Mèi, it's just one song, if you like it, Shī Xiōng can play it for you."

  The rest of the chubby's face was also filled with a beaming smile.

  "A white eye, Hong Ke Xin said, 'Alright, you guys are all good at hitting the bell, what else can you do? I'm still annoyed by your noise.'"

  Despised! All the fat men were sweating, and the fatty meat on their faces was shaking constantly.

  Dà Pàng Zǐ snorted with laughter, scratching his head and saying, "We can't compose songs as good-sounding as Xiao Brother's, but if you want one, I'll go ask Xiao Brother to compose a song for you."

  Hong Ke Xin heard this and her eyes lit up for a moment, but then dimmed again. "Alright, alright, with your kind of brain, don't scare people!"

  Been despised again! All of you are ashamed!

  The melody is lingering and the singing voice is loud and clear, echoing in the forest all night, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

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