Seeing the two of them getting along, Gu Can, Gu Liang, and Ji Xiaoju all felt very relieved. Feeling the gazes of the three, Qingmu Junsu turned around and saw that he was also in a good mood. It was just inconvenient for them to meet, so he nodded slightly.
Naturally, the three of them would not pick on his gift.
As all the teams have finished their performance.
The Minister of Rites of Wu Tu State, acting as host, announced the order and rules of the competition and then officially began the competition. The first round was a competition of qin skills.
For music lovers, this is truly a musical feast. The students who are able to attend the cultural gathering have been carefully selected. They are among the best in the country and stand out among their peers. Naturally, there will be no jarring sounds.
The ancients studied music theory in order to cultivate their character and refine their mood. Therefore, the skill of playing the zither was one factor, while expressing one's feelings through the music of the zither was another scoring condition. Some people had gorgeous zither skills but no emotion at all.
Looking at the onlookers, who sometimes laughed with joy and sometimes cried with sadness as the students played the piano, you can tell that the students playing the piano at this literary gathering have superb skills and are quite accomplished.
The judges on the stage also nodded frequently, whispered to each other, and smiled from time to time.
The student from Aoki Country was the last to appear. Unexpectedly, in the musical instrument competition, the student from Aoki Country who appeared was Helan Min.
"When I was young, I also heard of Miss Helan's talent. She was born in the mansion of a university scholar, so some of her talent was natural. I also saw it at banquets, but this girl was introverted and steady, and didn't like to show off. Gradually, few people mentioned her. Now, after listening to her piano playing, I can see that she is really a person who never reveals her true colors." Shang Rong admired her sincerely.
The piece Helan Min played was a piece of his own composition, called "Auspicious Snow", which refers to the auspicious snow on New Year's Eve this year, meaning that auspicious snow foreshadows a good harvest.
The piano sounds are crisp and pleasant, progressing layer by layer. It starts with snow falling on the earth, light and gentle, then the snow melts and spring comes, full of life, and finally ends with the joy of harvest, peace and prosperity for the country and the people, and a magnificent ending.
There is no doubt that Helan Min's original piece "Auspicious Snow" won the first prize in the Qin category of this literary gathering.
Not only is the music beautiful, Helan Min's piano skills are extraordinary, but more importantly, he prays for a good harvest for the people. The sound of the piano conveys his thoughts, and even people who don't understand the piano can hear it. If such piano skills cannot make him the champion, I am afraid the people will not agree.
"That's wonderful! I've also been studying hard since I was young. Now that I think about it, talent truly trumps hard work," Shang Rong couldn't help but sigh. She was an orphan in her previous life, but in this life, she was born into a wealthy family with a harmonious family and the love of her elders. She also learned the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting from a young age to make up for the regrets she felt.
But she questioned herself, considering the decades of life experience she had before her time travel, and she couldn't possibly compose such a beautiful and majestic piece of music. Even if she did play it, the emotion wouldn't be quite as good.
Compared with Helan Min, she is just an emotionless piano-playing machine.
"People are different and each has their own strengths. There is no need to compare your weaknesses with others' strengths." Ji Xiaoju held Shang Rong's hand and comforted her softly.
"Yeah, I know!" Shang Rong felt the warmth of Ji Xiaoju's palm and instantly regained her spirits. She was already lucky enough in this life. What's more, she couldn't play the piano, but she was very good at doing business.
The shop that the merchant gave her is now making a lot of money!
After the competition, the palace hosted a banquet for envoys from various countries. Qingmu Junsu and Helan Min attended, but because Helan Min was not very drunk, they left early.
After disguising themselves, the two of them arrived at the Rejuvenation Clinic with a small entourage.
"Knock, knock, knock." There was a knock on the door. The apprentice Lichun went to open it.
"I'm not seeing any patients today." Lichun said calmly as he looked at the two people outside the door who looked very noble.
"Please inform that an old friend is visiting." Qingmu Junsu said gently.
"Come in, I guessed you were back." Gu Can had heard the noise a long time ago and rushed over.
"Senior Sister." Qingmu Junsu called out with a smile. Helan Min also stepped forward and bowed slightly.
"No need to be polite with family members. Lichun, take them downstairs to rest." Gu Can instructed Lichun, and Lichun went to greet the palace servants who followed him. Gu Can stepped forward and took Helan Min, and the three of them walked towards the backyard together.
"Jun Su greets Master and Madam, and this is my wife Helan Min." Qingmu Jun Su brought Helan Min and Gu Can to the backyard. Seeing Gu Liang and Ji Xiaoju sitting in the house, he immediately stepped forward to greet them.
"Helan Min greets Master and Madam." Helan Min also stepped forward generously.
"Okay, okay, you are such a good child. Today's literary gathering is really an eye-opener and a feast for the ears. I didn't make it to your wedding before. This warm jade bracelet is my gift. I hope you will be happy from now on." Ji Xiaoju likes He Lanmin very much.
"Thank you, Master's wife. Please have some tea." Shang Rong was already waiting with a tea tray.
"Hey." Ji Xiaoju also took the tea and took a sip. She happily gave him a Hongfeng.
Then Helan Min brought a cup of tea to Gu Liang, and Gu Liang also gave him a Hongfeng.
"Jun Su, as a man, after marrying a wife, you have to take responsibility for her life and share the honor and disgrace. If I find out that you favor your concubine over your wife and abandon your mother, I will definitely expel you from the sect. Remember this." Gu Liang looked at Qingmu Jun Su.
"Disciple knows, Master, don't worry, I will never be that ungrateful person." Qingmu Junsu stepped forward and held Helan Min's hand, and the two smiled at each other.
It was not convenient for outsiders to interfere too much in the affairs between the two of them, so they changed the subject. He Lanmin also gave Gu Can and Shang Rong a purse that she had embroidered herself, which contained a few pearls and some gold and silver melon seeds.
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