Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 41

Chapter 41 Teach Folk Art Personally
“It’s such a pity that such a beautiful girl is blind!” Yuwen Hongtai shouted loudly.

The blind woman had just sat down when she heard this, and her entire body trembled. She hurriedly put down her pipa and bowed to the ground, “Guest official Rong Rong, this little girl is not born blind, so she has learned a good pipa since she was young.”

The other two women also said, “Guests, although Yao’er is a blind woman, her pipa music is very exquisite … Guests, be patient and let us play it.”

“How can a blind man play the pipa? Don’t ruin Third Brother Qin’s fun!” The sergeants let out a tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk.

“Play the song!” Qin Mubai said loudly as she placed the wine cup on the table and made a clanging sound.

Everyone immediately fell silent and didn’t say anything else.

Blind Demoness turned around and bowed to Qin Mubai, “Thank you very much, Guest Officer.”

“No need, just play the song.”

The three women knelt down in the room and played a soft tune. It was about the kind of melodious melody that paraded in the streets and the Yingtai Restaurant. It was as light and graceful as flowing water. It wasn’t very pleasant to hear, nor was it very unique.

Yuwen Hongtai and the others were all rough people, and not many of them really understood music. To come here to drink and have fun was just to make it fragrant. After listening to the song for a long time, this song was as white as spring and snow, and it was as itchy as an itch. It didn’t even have the dance of revealing one’s breasts.

“Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop!” Yuwen Hongtai, who was half drunk, shouted, “Change, change! Who wants to listen to sleepy songs like yours? We want women with big breasts and big butts to listen to songs and dance. The less they dress, the better, the more slutty they dance!”

“Hahaha, that’s right, that’s right!” Yin Yang and the others also echoed loudly. Naturally, they had the same taste.

The three women shook their heads helplessly, put away their musical instruments without saying anything else, and slowly retreated respectfully.

Qin Mubai saw that there seemed to be some tear stains on the blind woman’s face. The other two women comforted her softly while wiping her tears.

“Wait, you guys come back.” Qin Mubai suddenly called out.

As soon as the three women arrived at the door, they were stunned when they heard this call. They could only walk back and say, “What orders do you have?”

“Why is she crying?” Qin Mubai asked.

Yuwen Hongtai and the others noticed this and also came to ask, “We didn’t bully you. We just said that we would change the tune and dance. As for you, do you think so?”

Yao’er covered her face with her sleeve and cried even more sadly. Her thin shoulders shrugged and fell into the embrace of a woman beside her.

“I don’t know …” Another woman said, “Yao’er was originally a woman from a good family. Half a year ago, her family members suddenly suffered from strange diseases and died one after another. Although she managed to save her own life, she was blind. She was lonely and had no choice but to come out to show off. However, most of the guests who came here to play didn’t like her when they saw her blindness. It had already been four or five days since the guests were willing to listen to her play … If this continued, even if the shopkeeper was kind enough to take her in, she wouldn’t be able to eat and drink here for free. That’s why she cursed herself yesterday and complained. If she couldn’t sell any more music today, she would be reduced to dust. ”

“Damn, it’s such a pity that such a beautiful and pure little woman has fallen into the dust. Come and warm up my bed!” Yuwen Hongtai roared.

“Shut up!” Qin Mubai scolded softly and said, “Yao’er, blindness is one thing. Your pipa music is indeed average. If you don’t improve, it’s really difficult to make a living by selling music.”

The three women were stunned, their faces blushing as they lowered their heads. Yao’er straightened her body and wiped away the tears on her face as she nodded, “The guest official is right. The little girl is indeed not good at learning.” However, other than knowing a bit of the pipa, the little girl really had no other abilities. That was why she thought of selling music for a living. Even though it was day and night training, it was only at this level. The heavens want to cut me off, so I can’t eat this line of food … Little girl, go to Ying Yuan and sell your body for a living. Even if she was blind, someone would want to sell her cheap. “At this point, Yao’er cried bitterly, tears falling down like broken beads.

The other two women hugged her and comforted her in a low voice, saying, “Please don’t blame me. We’ll take our leave.”

At this moment, two other women walked in. “Why are you crying? Yao’er, if you can’t do business, you still want to disturb the guests’ enjoyment. It seems like you really shouldn’t be taken in!”

“Sister Feng, forgive me … Yao’er will leave on her own. I will compensate you when I earn money.” Yao’er whispered as she sobbed.

Sister Feng ignored them and bowed to Qin Mubai, who was sitting on the throne. She smiled like a peach blossom and said, “Please forgive me, sir! I will choose another wonderful geese to perform for you.”

“No need, I want this Yao’er to play.” Qin Mubai took a sip of the wine glass and said, “That’s it.”

“This … if the guest doesn’t listen to the wonderful music of the store, it would be a great pity!” Sister Feng was still smiling, afraid that Qin Mubai and the others would not come again in the future. She said softly with all sorts of charm and charm, “Especially the pipa music, it can be said to be one of the best in the world.”

“Oh? How amazing?” Qin Mubai was interested.

“The guest might not know.” Sister Feng smiled and said proudly, “There are two kabuki in the store. They have learned a unique lute skill from the current Great Grandmaster Qin Mubai, Young Master Qin.” That was the big sign of the store! Quite a few high-ranking officials, scholars, and writers came for the pipa. In addition, this wine was also brewed using Young Master Qin Mubai’s unique secret recipe-the ‘Qin Immortal Imperial Wine’ personally bestowed by the Emperor. It was only because the store had some taboos that it changed its name to ‘Number One Wine Under Heaven’! Also … ”

Before she could finish her sentence, Yuwen Hongtai and the others burst into laughter. Qin Mubai couldn’t help but laugh. He waved his hand and signaled for Yuwen Hongtai and the others to stop talking about it. “That’s strange,” he said. “I’ll call those two wonderful songwriters over and play a song. Hmm, these three women don’t have to retreat. The reward will be a lot of money from you.”

“Thank you, guest officer!” Sister Feng floated away happily. Not long after, two beautiful ladies dressed in gorgeous clothes came in, each carrying a pipa.

When the two beautiful ladies saw Yao’er and the others, their faces became unhappy and they scolded in a low voice, “We’ll play. Yao’er, what are you still doing here? Do you want to steal a master? You still haven’t retreated!”

“Impudent.” Qin Mubai scolded softly, “They were ordered by me, but you want to drive them away? Do you dare to bully your customers?”

“This … no, no.” The two maidens hurriedly said, “Official guest, please calm down. It’s just that … we spent a lot of money to learn this pipa song from Young Master Qin Mubai. If they were to steal it so easily, this …”

“Yao’er is blind. Could it be that you are also blind?” Qin Mubai sneered, “How can a blind person steal a teacher?”

“Uh, yes” The two women stopped talking and sat down to play.

Speaking of which, these two maidens were indeed skilled in playing the pipa, and they were indeed using their hands to play it. The tune was light and pleasant to the ear, and it was several times more pleasant to listen to than Yao’er.

Yao’er and the others sat on the side and lowered their heads in shame. Their expressions became even uglier.

At the end of the song, Yuwen Hongtai and the others cheered loudly, and their palms were about to break. The two beautiful ladies naturally had complacent expressions. They were like proud peacocks as they opened their screens, waiting for a moment of admiration and admiration from others.

“Hehe, I’ve only heard that Third Brother Qin knows how to play the pipa, but I’ve never heard of them personally. Are these two women really his disciples?” Yuwen Hongtai pulled Yin Yang and asked in a low voice.

“You’re stupid! If they really are Third Brother Qin’s disciples, who wouldn’t know them when they enter the sect? In my opinion, none of these people have really seen Third Brother Qin. Isn’t that obvious?” Yin Yang cursed softly.

“Hehe, then today really have a good show! These fellows actually dare to use Third Brother Qin’s name to deceive them. We have to ruthlessly deal with them later. Such a big shop, tsk tsk … how much is it? “We still need a few women, hehe …” Yuwen Hongtai muttered in a low voice, his saliva almost spraying onto Yin Yang’s face, causing him to have no choice but to retreat.

“Official, how are we playing?” The two women who played the pipa put away their musical instruments and bowed to Qin Mubai, asking proudly and provocatively.

The corners of Qin Mubai’s lips curled into a faint smile, but he waved to Yao’er, “Yao’er, come over here.”

Yao’er was stunned and didn’t know what to do. The two women beside her could only support her and send her to Qin Mubai’s side.

“Come, sit beside me.” Qin Mubai patted Pu Fu who was sitting beside her and helped her sit down. Then, she moved behind her and clasped her wrist with her arms.

“Guest, guest officer, please respect yourself!” Yao’er cried out in panic, and the other two women seemed to be in a panic as well.

“Don’t move!” Qin Mubai smiled and hugged her with some strength. At the same time, he snatched away the wooden scratch in her hand that was used to play the pipa and threw it to the side. Then, he pressed her finger on the string of the pipa.

As he moved, Qin Mubai’s expression was extremely serious and focused, and there was not the slightest trace of lewdness.

Yao’er slowly relaxed, while the others stared at them in astonishment.

“What is he doing?”

“Yao’er, do you want to play better than them?” Qin Mubai whispered in her ear.

‘”Yes, yes! But my talent is dull, and I don’t have the money to go to a great master like Young Master Qin Mubai … Besides, how could I, a blind person, learn such exquisite zither skills?” Yao’er said timidly.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re blind. The pipa is actually played with your heart.” Qin Mubai completely ignored the horrified expressions of the two pipa girls and relaxed her fingers. She held Yao’er’s slender jade fingers and plucked the strings.

Qin Mubai whispered, “Feel it with your heart and play it with your emotions. Right now, I’ll close my eyes and teach you how to play the pipa with my fingers …” Only Yao’er could hear Qin Mubai’s words in a low voice.

“Ah? Young Master … you?”

“Don’t speak, let’s begin now!”

Qin Mubai’s hands held Yao’er’s jade hands, guiding her fingers to clasp the first note on the pipa string.

“Dong–”

A crisp sound caused the entire hall to tremble slightly.

It was such a simple note, as if it had the power to pierce through the soul.

“Remember, the title of the song is’ Overlord Destroys Armor ‘!”

“Ding ding–Dong!”

An impassioned Overlord Armor Dancing Song rushed out!

Yuwen Hongtai and the others were confused at first, then they were shocked and excited with their blood boiling. Finally, they all stood up and shouted loudly.

The two pipas were dumbfounded and their faces were pale. They couldn’t help but cover their mouths, as if they were dumbfounded as if they were a wooden chicken. The other two women were so excited that their entire bodies trembled and tears flowed down their cheeks!

They saw that Qin Mubai’s hands and Yao’er’s fingers seemed to have merged into one. They quickly and nimbly jumped on the zither, and the tune was played like a heavenly tune!

Yao’er only felt that she was about to melt. The man’s strong arms and warm chest made her tremble and fear for a time. Now, she felt as if she had merged into a ball of warmth. She was like a leaf swaying in the spring breeze, lost in her dance, and intoxicated without knowing where to go.

Qin Mubai held Yao’er’s hand and played. His eyes were tightly shut, and his body trembled uncontrollably. The rhythm of each note seemed to merge into one with the two of them, as if it was completely natural.

At the end of the song, the entire hall was silent.

‘”Bang!” With a light sound, the tears rolling down Yao’er’s face fell onto the contemptuous seating pouch.

“Good! Good! My mother! This is probably the best tune in the world!” Yuwen Hongtai shouted loudly with a thunderous roar. Yin Yang and the others also cheered loudly, as if they had won a great battle. They were so excited that they couldn’t help but feel uncontrollably excited.

Qin Mubai slowly let go of Yao’er and made her stand up. The eyes of the two pipa girls were already as wide as copper bells, staring straight at Qin Mubai without moving.

“Pavilion, who are you?” The pipa girl asked in a trembling voice.

“Hahaha! You two idiots, what an idiot!” Yuwen Hongtai laughed and rushed forward. He pointed at Qin Mubai and said, “Didn’t you say that you worshipped Qin Mubai as your master? The living Qin Mubai is standing in front of you, yet you don’t recognize him? Haha, I’m going to laugh my teeth off!”

“Ah … you, you are Qin Mubai, Young Master Qin?!” The faces of the two pipas immediately turned pale, instantly turning petrified.

“Yes, your master! I personally taught you how to play the pipa after collecting your heavy tuition fees. You don’t recognize me so soon?” Qin Mubai smiled.

“Hahaha!” Yuwen Hongtai and the others laughed impudently. Even Yao’er and the others couldn’t help but wipe away their tears and chuckle.

“This, this” The two pipa girls instantly lost their square inches, helplessly wishing they could dig an underground hole and dig into it.

“Young Noble, forgive me! Young Noble, forgive me! The little girl was forced to use Young Noble’s name out of helplessness, but she couldn’t help it!” The two pipas hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed to apologize.

“Forget it, I’m not interested in arguing with you guys.” Qin Mubai played with the wine glass and casually said, “However, I personally taught Yao’er how to play the pipa. You all saw it. I, Qin Mubai, have only taught two people how to play the pipa in my life. One is to serve the Emperor’s Imperial Tai Le Token, and the other is Yao’er. I don’t think it will be too difficult for her to make a living here in the future, right?”

“Absolutely no problem!” Suddenly, a female voice came from the door, as crisp and pleasant as a jade plate.

Everyone looked at the door and was stunned.