Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 84

Chapter 84 Fate
The piano was carried out. If it was in a large mahogany box, no one would be able to see its true appearance, but it was undoubtedly filled with curiosity. Not to mention anything else, just this box was already very beautiful and attractive. Beautiful patterns of flowers and birds were painted on all four walls, and on the top was a pagoda shaped like a silver flower fire tree, dazzling like a rose treasure.

“Wow, what is this thing? It’s so beautiful!” Just now, the big box was tightly covered with cloth. Just as the cloth curtain was pulled off, Princess Gaoyang exclaimed loudly, “Is this the’mysterious thing ‘that you told me about, surnamed Qin?”

“There are two people here surnamed Qin.” Li Ke smiled.

“Naturally, I’m referring to that fellow!” Princess Gaoyang snorted at Qin Mubai.

Everyone smiled and remained silent. Often, the more intimate and special a person is, the more reluctant they are to address them by name. It seemed that Qin Mubai’s status in Princess Gaoyang’s heart was already extraordinary.

Qin Mubai clapped his hands and smiled, “I have to admit, the craftsmen of the Great Tang are truly amazing. Just this box is already amazing enough. As expected of the best craftsmen in the world!”

“Don’t make a fuss. Quickly take it out for everyone to take a look.” Li Ke urged.

‘”I remember that the supervisor’s coating order told me afterwards that he had installed an exquisite small mechanism on the box, so he didn’t have to spend much effort to move the treasures in and out every time. The mechanism was at the bottom of the Silver Flower Fire Tree. Look here–” Qin Mubai reached out and pressed a wooden button.

Immediately, a piece of wood slowly fell down. Then, a piano inside slowly slid out like a pulley and appeared in front of everyone.

For a moment, the room was completely silent, so everyone was speechless with admiration.

Li Ke and the others were naturally shocked by the piano they had never seen before, while Qin Mubai was shocked by the incomparably exquisite mechanism that only appeared in novels and movies!

What a crafty skill! How could the ancient ancestors of China be so clever? How did they make these miraculous things without electricity or mechanized hydraulic presses?

“Must be very beautiful, right?” Yao’er was the first to say, “Miss Shuang’er, can you describe it to me?”

“This … I don’t know how to describe this. I’ve never seen this before, and I don’t know what it’s used for.” Qin Shuang’er was confused and exclaimed, “Too exquisite, too beautiful, too unimaginable! What can this thing do?”

Yao’er said, “I remember when the decree came to deliver the items, it said that this was a mysterious’instrument ‘that Master had specially asked him to make. It was unique in the heavens and earth since ancient times.” As I recall, In order to make such a piano, he gathered more than ten of the world’s best goldsmiths, musicians, carpenters, and so on. It took him more effort than building a palace and making a hundred pieces of top-grade bright light armor to make this instrument, and he barely met the requirements and standards of his master. “Yes, it’s this … piano!”

“Is it an instrument?” After Yao’er finished speaking, everyone looked at Qin Mubai in astonishment.

“That’s right.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Later, you will hear the freshest and most shocking music ever!”

“Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and start!” Li Ke shouted, “Come, come, let’s all sit down and quietly prick up our ears. Listen to Master Qin Mubai Qin, our peak Great Tang Music Grandmaster, and play for us-this is the freshest and most shocking tune!”

“Alright!” Everyone sat down and held their breath as they looked at Qin Mubai.

Qin Mubai calmly sat down in front of the piano, stretched out her fingers, and slowly stroked the keyboard.

Although this piano is far from being as exquisite and in place as the products of the 21st century, and the sound quality is not particularly good, Qin Mubai is already very satisfied. Just as Yao’er had said, to make such a piano was already the best craftsmen in the Tang Empire. To be able to reach this level was already a miracle.

“Ding ding-dong!-buzz!” Qin Mubai’s fingers suddenly pressed a few keys.

Everyone present was listening attentively, but at this moment, they couldn’t help but be shocked.

“What a crisp voice!”

“It’s a bit like the chimes of a palace bell, but it’s louder and brighter!”

“What a miraculous thing! What a strange sound! It’s like a golden object. No wonder it’s called the piano!”

…

Qin Mubai waited for them to discuss for a while before smiling and saying, “Your Highness, Shuang’er, Yao’er, and all of you little girls, you need to put all your heart and soul into playing the piano, so you need a quieter environment. Later, no matter how excited you are, don’t disturb me loudly. Otherwise, the music will be unpleasant to hear.”

“Alright.” Everyone answered in unison, and the Opium War instantly broke out.

Qin Mubai took a deep breath and adjusted her mood, looking for the feeling and inspiration she had when she played the piano in her previous life. He closed his eyes and placed his hands on the keyboard gracefully.

Princess Gao Yang’s eyes widened as she stared at Qin Mubai. At this moment, she could not help but burst into laughter.

Qin Mubai just found a hint of a feeling. At this moment, he stopped sullenly and turned his head, glaring at Princess Gaoyang angrily.

‘”Apologize, apologize, I didn’t do it on purpose … I just saw that your hand was gentler and more elegant than a girl’s. I couldn’t help but laugh!” Princess Gaoyang covered her mouth and whispered.

“Come here, let me hold you down and cover your mouth.” Li Ke pulled Princess Gaoyang to his side and said to Qin Mubai, “Mubai, you can concentrate on playing your piano now.”

“Thank you, Your Highness. You’ve really done a great deed.” Qin Mubai smiled relaxedly and began to concentrate on playing the piano.

The title of the song, “Destiny”-Beethoven!

Regardless of whether it is ancient and modern or Chinese and foreign, regardless of language and race, human common language has two kinds–sex, and music!

When the people of the Great Tang heard the famous Beethoven symphony “Destiny” played on the piano, the shock was indescribable!

Actually, when Qin Mubai played the first few notes of the song, everyone’s souls trembled!

The song “Destiny” had reached its climax from the beginning. For those who had never heard this song before, it was a baptism for their ears, eyes, and even their hearts. Those passionate and agile notes were like a swift hammer hitting a fragile glass, causing everyone to tremble and throb. It was like knocking on the door of fate, instantly enlightening one’s soul and igniting the flames of life!

…

When Qin Mubai played, he was also unprecedentedly devoted. It was as if he had returned to his previous life. He had returned to the most familiar piano room in his home, where he had practiced the piano since childhood. Beside him stood his mother, smiling and proudly admiring his son playing the piano.

In an instant, Qin Mubai did not know if he was living in his previous life or this life. It was as if his soul was shuttling through the River of Destiny, which was completely different between the two lives. He sank again and again, and again, he leapt out of the water.

Hearty!

His fingers flew like flying, and his body unconsciously trembled rhythmically. It was as if those notes had already merged with him, and they were constantly surging out from his body …

The song ended!

Qin Mubai took a deep breath and his hands couldn’t help but tremble.

He didn’t know if it was because his body had never played the piano before or because his fingers weren’t used to it, or because he was too unaffectionate and devoted. At this moment, he was in a daze. It wasn’t until I turned around and saw the group of people beside me who were dumbfounded that I realized that I was playing the only piano in the Great Tang.

“What’s wrong with you guys?” Qin Mubai blinked her eyes and asked Li Ke and the others.

‘”Uh” Li Ke rarely lost his composure for a moment before moving his stiff cheeks and swallowing a mouthful of saliva. “It’s fine. It’s just … too surprising.”

“Whoa–whoa!” Princess Gaoyang had already jumped up and almost leapt into the air towards Qin Mubai–“Fellow surnamed Qin, I’d rather not be this princess than listen to you play the piano every day! This is the best music in the world!”

“Master … is indeed a god-like existence that an extraordinary person can compare to!” Yao’er exclaimed.

“Third brother, you’re amazing!-Are you really my third brother?” Actually, the one who was most surprised was still Qin Shuang’er. She grew up with Qin Mubai and was the most familiar with him. However, in less than an incense stick of time, she clearly felt that this “third brother” in front of her was not the person she was familiar with. Just the piano and the music were enough to surprise her, but the expression and manner he had displayed when he played the piano earlier was like another person!

“Wow, that sounds good!” A group of little girls also cried out in shock.

The scene instantly became lively and uncontrollable.

…

A long time later.

The piano was put away in a box and, as usual, covered with a veil.

“Rare is precious. This instrument can be said to be a treasure under heaven. Miss Yao’er, isn’t it safe to put it here?” Li Ke said, “I mean, since it is the only treasure in the world, it is inevitable that there will be bad intentions in life. At that time, I am afraid that I will cause trouble for you.”

“Your Highness King Wu’s worries are reasonable.” Yao’er hurriedly said, “Yao’er is a lone wolf. If a villain comes to seize the treasure, he will definitely be powerless to protect it. Yao’er’s life is not worth cherishing. She is afraid of implicating these poor little girls and losing her master’s piano! How about His Highness move this piano to your palace so that it can be preserved properly?”

“Mubai, what do you mean?” Li Ke looked at Qin Mubai.

“I don’t agree!” Before Qin Mubai could say anything, Princess Gaoyang said, “This piano was originally given to Miss Yao’er by a fellow surnamed Qin. Why did you move to Fourth Brother’s mansion?” Besides, it’s just a musical instrument. Isn’t there anything to be afraid of if it’s real gold or silver? “Even if someone wants to seize it, we have the most protective Baiji in the world. Isn’t it easy for him to make this place safe?”

“What do you mean?” Qin Mubai asked.

“The meaning is very simple!” Yao’er smiled and said, “I’ll go tell Father that I want a team of Baiji to protect me! Then, I’ll let this team of Baiji protect Shuang’er’s manor. Of course, I’ll come here often in the future, and even stay here-I love this place too much! Also, I need to spend money to build this manor into a beautiful manor!”

“Don’t!” Qin Mubai waved his hand and said, “Seeking Baiji from the Emperor is your right and freedom. I have no right to interfere.” But don’t make a fuss about what manor you want to build. Yao’er was Yao’er. She was comfortable and accustomed to living in such a place. You know, she’s not you. She’s definitely not used to a sudden change of surroundings. Moreover, this was both a drag and a Xiuzi. It would disturb the peace here and ruin the smell of this place. In this way, what’s the difference between this place and the harem you live in? ”

“Disturbed the peace, bad taste? What do you mean, can you speak? I clearly have good intentions!” Princess Gaoyang shouted angrily.

“Stop–don’t make any noise, don’t make any noise! I have a headache when I hear a quarrel!” Li Ke hurriedly rushed out to block the two of them and smiled. “How about this, I’ll be a mediocre peacemaker. Let’s take a mediocre approach-there’s no need to alert the emperor to work on Baiji. Isn’t there a few hundred idle soldiers in my mansion? I’ll just send a group of people over to obey Yao’er’s orders-well, I’ll treat them as slaves.”

“How does this work?” Yao’er hurriedly said, “They are His Highness’s people. Aren’t they supposed to protect His Highness and serve His Highness? How can they be sent to this grass cottage?”

“It doesn’t matter. They were originally sent to me for punishment. This is the mission I gave them. They must complete it.” Li Ke smiled and said, “Also, Yao’er, don’t worry. You can trust the people I sent. It’s none other than Yin Yang, who has the best relationship with Qin Mubai. This person is experienced and intelligent. He will definitely not interfere with your normal life. What do you think, Yao’er?”

Yao’er thought for a moment, but her expression was ugly. She could only say to Qin Mubai, “Yao’er, listen to your master.”

Qin Mubai thought for a moment and said, “Actually, I don’t want to disturb the peace here and affect Yao’er’s originally peaceful life. However, since His Highness has said so … then thank Your Highness for your kindness!”

“This is the best!” Li Ke laughed loudly, “From now on, other than the number one wine in the world, I have another good place to go!”

Princess Gaoyang clapped her hands and giggled, “I’m coming too, I’m coming too! I’m coming every day! Fellow surnamed Qin, from now on, we won’t be practicing pipa by the Imperial Bridge every evening. When you’re done, we’ll ride your fast horse out of the palace and come here. Teach me how to play the piano!”

“I want to come too” Qin Shuang’er stole a glance at Li Ke and blushed. “I’m here to help Elder Sister Yao’er take care of these little girls. Also, I want to learn the piano!-Third Brother, just listen to His Highness the Princess. Can you come here often when you have time?”

Qin Mubai blinked as he looked at the group of people staring at him. He sighed helplessly, “Everyone’s lives cannot be violated. It seems like I don’t have a choice at all!”