Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 178 Bosom friend
Is this child made of water?

Why are you crying so suddenly?
Li Longji panicked and asked anxiously, "Que'er, what's wrong?"

"My nephew is fine."

Wang Xi lowered his head in grievance.

"You call this nothing?" Li Longji asked again, "What did you mean by what you just said?"

Wu Jieyu also looked at Wang Xi with suspicion, thinking to herself, "What little trick is this kid up to now?"

Wang Xi sighed softly: "Actually, the Master has also mentioned this issue. The Master believes that the separation and union of Yin and Yang is determined by the Way of Heaven and is innate, and has little to do with what is acquired. Women are inferior to men in terms of physique, strength, and other aspects, which is why men are in charge of external affairs and women are in charge of internal affairs, or why Yin and Yang are separated."

Rather than any acquired knowledge, if boys and girls study together, they can find common interests and have things to talk about, which can actually enhance their relationship.

If people's knowledge and understanding differ greatly, they won't be able to have meaningful conversations, and their feelings will gradually fade. Sigh.

As he spoke, his face became full of sorrow.

Upon hearing this, Wu Jieyu's beautiful eyes flashed with a fierce light. "Good lad, you really are thinking about your aunt all the time!"

Li Longji nodded thoughtfully and said, "What you say makes a lot of sense, sir. What is meant by 'the Way follows nature'? That is predetermined and cannot be easily changed. However, why do you...!"

As soon as he said that, he suddenly realized what he had said and subconsciously glanced at Consort Wu.

Who was Wang Xi implying with his words?

Isn't that his aunt, Empress Wang?

Why did you, Consort Wu, win Li Longji's favor? It's simply because you share similar knowledge and common interests.

The reason my aunt was neglected is because she didn't understand these things.

According to your logic, Consort Wu, Li Longji would surely kill you. My aunt and Li Longji are a perfect match.

But that's not the case at all.

Li Longji finally understood why Wang Xi's emotions had changed so drastically.

Wu Jieyu was extremely frustrated and even regretted asking the question earlier. It was like shooting herself in the foot. She quickly smiled and said, "As expected of Mr. Wuming, your insights are truly enlightening and clear. Yes, that's right."

She had to admit it, because she was a perfect example.

Li Longji was afraid of this kind of atmosphere, especially when it involved Empress Wang, so he quickly changed the subject and said, "By the way, today we are going to see the musical instrument that Que'er invented herself."

Consort Wu quickly changed the subject and said with a smile, "Yes! I heard Your Majesty say that Que'er has invented a new musical instrument. I wonder if it's true?"

"of course it's true."

Wang Xi quickly held up the violin in his hand, "This is the new musical instrument that my nephew invented. My nephew named it the violin, and it sounds beautiful."

"Violin, what a lovely name."

Li Longji quickly said, "Then let my uncle see it quickly."

"Hey!"

Wang Xi nodded and added, "However, you'll have to stand up to perform."

Li Longji chuckled and said, "You can do whatever you want here with your uncle. Don't worry about those formalities."

"Hey!"

Wang Xi immediately picked up his violin, went to the center of the hall, and said, "Uncle, the piece I'm going to play is also one I composed myself."

Li Longji was overjoyed and said, "The song that Que'er composed herself?"

“Yes. It was adapted by my nephew from the story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai,” Wang Xi said.

"That would be wonderful!"

Li Longji said, "Since it was made up by Que'er herself, then Uncle should listen attentively."

Wu Jieyu smiled and nodded, seemingly unaware of the seriousness of the matter.

The advent of the violin will completely break down the barriers of music.

Wang Xi chuckled smugly, then rested the tail of the zither against his neck, held the bow in his right hand, and gently pulled.

When the music started, both Li Longji and Consort Wu were startled.

I've never heard such bright piano music before.

Looking at Wang Xi's elegant demeanor, one can't help but feel a sense of goodwill.

Wang Xi was playing the classic "Butterfly Lovers" this time. Although he was not a professional and it was purely for work and personal enjoyment, the problem was that no one here had ever heard it before, so he could fool the two of them without any problem.

The opening melody perfectly complements the bright spring sunshine outside the door, as well as the birdsong and fragrant flowers.

Li Longji's gaze gradually became fixed, staring at Wang Xi like a lovesick fool, as if every move Wang Xi made was incredibly captivating.

After a slow, melodious tune, Wang Xi suddenly sped up the tempo, and the melody immediately became light and cheerful.

Li Longji's eyes lit up. The combination of fast and slow tempos was a pleasant surprise. So this is how music is played! He couldn't help but pick up his chopsticks and start tapping his bowl along with the melody, swaying his body to the rhythm.

The violin's fast tempo truly embodies a joyful atmosphere, something that contemporary instruments often lack.

Suddenly, the melody slowed down, and the sorrowful mood intensified.

Wu Jieyu couldn't help but frown slightly, thinking to herself, "This piece really was composed by him. How could he, at such a young age, compose such a mature melody? This is truly unbelievable."

After a while, the melody changed again.

The rhythm became somewhat subdued, the melody gradually became lingering and sorrowful, yet also carried a hint of tragic grandeur.

Li Longji couldn't help but hold his breath, and his mood became unusually heavy as the melody changed. Scenes of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai flashed through his mind.

Amazing! It's absolutely amazing!
Finally, the melody became cheerful and free again.

Li Longji let out a soft breath, and looking at the bright sunshine outside the door, his mood gradually became cheerful.

After the bow gently and slowly brushed across the strings, the piece finally came to an end.

"Good good!"

Li Longji clapped his hands excitedly and said, "It's really good, Que'er. Your song truly expresses the love between Liang and Zhu, the beauty of their meeting, the joy of being together, the sorrow of their separation, the pain of their struggle, and the love of their companionship. It tells the story in a gentle and detailed way, making people feel immersed in it. It's really wonderful."

Towards the end, he got really excited and pumped his fist.

This is what a music fanatic is like.

Wang Xi asked excitedly, "Uncle, you heard everything?"

Li Longji smiled and nodded, "Uncle understood everything."

Wang Xi jumped up excitedly, shaking his head and saying, "Uncle, you are the first to hear the mystery of my music. I played it for Mi'er and Monk Nian before, but they didn't understand it at all. They just thought it sounded nice. I never thought that you would understand me so well, and realize that I wrote it based on the story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai."

Li Longji laughed heartily and said, "They have no idea what the sparrow is thinking."

Consort Wu seemed to snap out of a daze, and asked blankly, "Did you really do this?"

Wang Xi nodded and said, "Of course I did it. The teacher has said that I am very talented. Aunt, please don't look down on me."

Li Longji also spoke up for Wang Xi, saying, "Que'er's talent in this area is indeed very high, and I can vouch for him."

Consort Wu hurriedly said, "That's not what I meant. It's just that the melody is too beautiful, it's really...unbelievable."

I'm almost depressed.

Where did this monster come from? If it happens a few more times, Li Longji will probably drag it to sleep next to him.

In fact, Wu Jieyu didn't take the intellectual matters to heart. Even if Wang Xi became famous, she wasn't afraid. Zhang Shuo and Zhang Jiuling were both very capable and could replace him at any time. But it was this music that made her very frustrated.

This talent is truly deadly, mainly because Li Longji has a particular fondness for it.

Irreplaceable!
Li Longji laughed and said, "Even the Consort finds it unbelievable."

Wu Jieyu nodded slightly, her heart filled with indescribable bitterness.

“My nephew is not someone that can be compared to an ordinary person.”

Li Longji laughed heartily, then suddenly stared intently at the violin in Wang Xi's hands, and said, "To be honest, the harmonious changes in melody and style are largely thanks to your violin, Que'er."

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "Uncle, would you like to give it a try?"

Li Longji rubbed his hands together, looking rather embarrassed, and said, "Uncle, can you learn this? It looks a bit difficult."

Wang Xi said with an air of seriousness, "If it were anything else, I really wouldn't dare to say, after all, this technique is indeed quite difficult. But as for you, Uncle, I think there's absolutely no problem with it. With your talent and understanding of music, I estimate that you'll be able to grasp its mysteries in just half a day."

"is it?"

Li Longji was very happy. "Don't praise me too much, kid. If it's not like that, then your uncle will be too embarrassed."

Wang Xi said, "I know very well about my uncle's talent; he can definitely learn it in no time."

"Really? Then Uncle, give it a try first."

As he spoke, Li Longji stood up excitedly and walked toward Wang Xi with a dazed look on his face.

Wang Xi immediately handed the violin to Li Longji.

Li Longji was overjoyed, his outstretched hand trembling, and he even shuddered slightly when he touched the instrument.

Wang Xi was secretly delighted. With this move, who could shake his position as a favored minister?

"Uncle, don't rush to play. Let me teach you the principles of playing the violin first."

"Row."

Wang Xi then began to teach Li Longji the principles of playing the violin. All musical instruments are interconnected, and Li Longji understood immediately. Next, Wang Xi taught Li Longji how to use the violin.

Of course, Wang Xi's words contained an element of flattery; this thing couldn't be that easy. But it must be said that Li Longji's talent was indeed very high. After all, he was knowledgeable in music and quickly mastered the skills of playing the violin. It's just that he wasn't proficient yet. When he first started playing, he would occasionally make harsh sounds, which made Li Longji blush.

But the more this happened, the more fascinated Li Longji became, and he studied it with great dedication.

Wu Jieyu?
Is anyone there?

Can not remember!

A full half hour passed, and Li Longji was still having a great time.

Wu Jieyu, who had been left standing to the side, was slightly annoyed. "I'm a woman sitting here watching you two men being all lovey-dovey. It's really too much of a bullying!" she said in a coquettish voice. "Your Majesty, I'd like to try it too."

Li Longji then realized that it was not good to call someone over and then only care about playing by himself. He quickly said, "My beloved concubine, come and try it."

Wu Jieyu's face lit up with joy, and she rushed over. The undulating thunder was truly terrifying for Wang Xi. "Big sister, take it easy, don't let it jump out. Should I watch or not? This is really dangerous."

Wu Jieyu didn't notice, as her mind was entirely on the violin. In fact, she had been learning from it all along. After taking the violin, without Wang Xi's guidance, she tried to hold it around her neck, and she did it quite well.

However, at the beginning, it was still difficult to get the timing right, and the harsh sounds were endless. Wang Xi scratched his nose and covered his lips to suppress his laughter.

Li Longji saw this and pursed his lips tightly, pretending to listen with his eyes closed.

Wu Jieyu glared at the two men, one covering his mouth and the other closing his eyes. She was furious. They looked down on her, didn't they? Her personality was quite similar to Wu Zetian's. She was very competitive and focused. Once she mastered the technique, she would immediately make a breakthrough and be able to produce some melodies.

Li Longji couldn't help but smile with delight.

Wang Xi curled the corner of his mouth slightly.

(End of this chapter)