Harem Daily Life

Chapter 429: 1 Blue and White Song Determines the Destiny

He Linzhang said worriedly: "Or, let's not compete anymore!" He didn't want to see the little concubine lose face.

Tao Yanyan gave him a reassuring look, gently opened the envelope, and saw the words "violin" written on it.

She smiled helplessly: "It was the first time I saw the Xia musician playing the violin. I didn't expect it would be my turn right away. Please lend me the violin."

The Xia musician glanced at the second prince and handed him the violin: "Please be careful, this is Xia's national treasure."

Tao Yanyan took it and put it on her shoulder like a musician from the Xia Kingdom, which looked quite decent. But when she pulled the strings, a piercing sound came out, and everyone in the Great Zhou Dynasty was heartbroken.

The people of the Great Zhou Dynasty had given up hope on Madam He's piano skills, let alone the people of Xia. So the second prince of Xia was very conceited: "If you admit defeat directly, Miss... Madam He won't lose so badly."

Tao Yanyan smiled and said: "Ask a question. I also want to try out what it's like to play the violin for the first time."

The topic for this round was set by Prince Changping. He knew that Madam He was Concubine Tao, so he thought for a while and came up with a question: "Why not compose a love song?"

It is easier for women to compose a lovesick song, but if they compose something else, the song may not be relevant.

The musician from the Xia Kingdom started playing first. The sound of the pipa astounded everyone. Tao Yanyan nodded as he listened, completely intoxicated by the lingering and sad music.

When she finished playing the song, almost everyone at the scene felt that there was no need to compete any further, as Mrs. He was definitely completely defeated.

Tao Yanyan clapped his hands, then set up the violin and played it briefly to test the sound.

The chaotic notes made everyone present feel depressed.

He Linzhang clenched his fists. He wanted to rush up and take Yan Yan away right away, but when he saw Yan Yan's relaxed look, he waited patiently with some suspicion.

Tao Yanyan tried the sound, recalled the techniques he had learned when practicing the violin, went through the score of "Blue and White Porcelain", then took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and began to play formally.

"The blue and white strokes on the blank body are thick and then light, and the peony painted on the bottle is just like your first makeup... The sky is blue and waiting for the rain, and I am waiting for you. The moonlight is salvaged, and the ending is blurred..."

The plaintive piano music flowed out smoothly and silkily, and everyone at the scene was stunned!

He Linzhang slowly loosened his clenched fists and looked at the sparkling little concubine on the stage with soft eyes, feeling indescribably happy.

When the song ended, the Second Prince of Xia looked at Tao Yanyan in shock. After a long while, he remembered to ask, "Miss...how come Madam He can play the violin?"

Tao Yanyan returned the zither to the Xia country musician, and then said: "I am showing off my skills in front of an expert. If the Second Prince thinks that my performance is not bad, why don't we call today's Miaoyinfang competition a draw, and let us all learn from each other peacefully?"

The second son of the Xia Kingdom naturally had nothing to say. He glanced at Cang Xuan, then at Tao Yanyan, and nodded, "Of course, we are indeed not as good as Madam He in this round of competition. According to the agreement, the two sides are tied. However, I have an unwelcome request. I hope Madam He can write down the music score just now. I want to take it back."

Tao Yanyan looked at Chuchu and said, "Why not ask this girl to help record it?"

Chu Chu listened to the request made by Mrs. He and felt it sounded familiar, as if... Concubine Tao had also made a similar request.

Tao Yanyan took the pipa from Chuchu and sat down to play. Everyone then discovered that Mrs. He also played the pipa very well.

Especially after listening to the violin performance and then listening to the pipa music again, I inexplicably felt that the music played by the pipa was more beautiful and moving.

Chuchu quickly wrote down the music score and presented it to him with both hands: "Madam, please take a look and see if there is anything wrong with it?"

Tao Yanyan said embarrassedly: "I can't understand the music score, let you professionals look at it."

Everyone: "..."

How can you play the pipa so well without knowing how to read the music score? How can you play the violin even when you first see it without knowing how to read the music score?

Who are you kidding?!

Chu Chu looked at Tao Yanyan steadily, her expression somewhat excited. Isn't this Concubine Tao? No wonder she felt familiar.

The second prince of Xia Kingdom motioned to his musician to get the music score, and the musician looked at it and nodded.

"It is an honor to hear Madam He's song today. The music scene of the Great Zhou Dynasty is indeed full of hidden talents."

He took a few more glances at Tao Yanyan, who was wearing the mask, and had no choice but to take his people to their seats.

Cang Xuan bowed to Tao Yanyan and said, "Thank you Madam He for your help today. If there is anything I can do to repay Madam He, I will definitely do it."

Tao Yanyan glanced at He Linzhang and said, "It's just a small favor. You don't have to be polite, Master."

Because of Xia Guo's challenge, Miaoyinfang's selection competition was suspended for a while. So far, the four great musicians are still ranked first, and the others are far behind.

The MC came on stage and said, "In the final round, the contestants will perform according to the music scores of the ancient sages that Master Cang Xuan found. Last time, no one could play it, so there were only three rounds. This time, I hope there will be a winner among those present. Today's guests can also participate. If they win directly, they can get the Supreme Order of Miaoyinfang and receive 30% of Miaoyinfang's income every year."

When everyone heard this, they realized it was a huge gold mine!

I’m afraid it’s more than 30,000 taels of silver a year!

Tao Yanyan's eyes lit up, and so did the Second Prince of Xia, because if he wanted to find someone in the Great Zhou, he would not only need to be well-known, but would also have to spend a lot of time. If he became half the owner of Miaoyinfang, he would be able to let go and conduct a carpet search.

What's more, according to the information he obtained, Long Weiwei's final destination was indeed Miaoyinfang in Da Zhou.

Kang Mowan said loudly: "My Xia country musicians will also participate in this round. If we win this round, you can't fail to honor your promise again."

Cang Xuan frowned: "Second Prince, why do you have to force me? This is a grand event in the music world of our Great Zhou. You, the Xia Kingdom, always want to get involved. Isn't that too much?"

The second prince raised his eyebrows and said, "Master Cang Xuan, if you can't afford to lose, just say so. There's no need to get so angry."

Cang Xuan: "..."

It’s really infuriating to have this plague god come to us!

Tao Yanyan glanced at the second prince unhappily and narrowed her eyes: "My husband, thirty thousand taels a year seems very good."

He Linzhang: "..."

"Then... try again?" What else could He Linzhang say? Was he going to stop her from making money?

I had no choice but to agree to her.

Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "Let's take a look first. You know I can't read the music score, but as long as they play it a few more times, I will be able to remember it."

As soon as Tao Yanyan finished speaking, a framed music score was brought up and hung in a conspicuous place.

Tao Yanyan stepped forward and took a look, and couldn't help but look at Cang Xuan several more times.