"The second competition was on music. All the literati present were free to create, but the conditions were that they must reflect a magnificent and prosperous scene."
"Come here."
As soon as Qingniao finished speaking, Dong Chao immediately called Jiang Mubai to his side.
"Listen up, if you cause me any more trouble this time, I, the young master, will wipe out your entire family, believe it or not?"
Jiang Mubai patted his chest and assured him, "Please rest assured, Your Highness, we'll see how this goes."
Seeing his confidence, Dong Chao felt a little relieved: "Yes, I have high hopes for you. Don't let me down again."
On the other side, Xu Shuyu was in the same situation.
“Fang Caizi, you have truly disgraced the Xu family.”
"Please give me another chance, Young Master Xu. I am quite skilled in music and I am sure I can win first place."
"Don't be nervous, just give it your all and don't embarrass the Xu family of Bashu again."
"Please rest assured, Young Master Xu, I will certainly live up to your expectations!"
Fang Bai was full of confidence and had a determined attitude.
At this point, the bluebird added, "All you talented gentlemen may hand over your composed melodies to the accompanying songstresses."
Or perhaps the musicians from the Imperial Music Academy will play it, so there's no need to worry too much.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Among so many writers, there are quite a few who are thin-skinned, so asking them to write a song or compose music might not be a problem.
But asking people to play or even sing in public would be too embarrassing and too difficult.
The bluebird's words effectively dispelled the last trace of doubt in everyone's hearts.
Soon, a lit incense stick was inserted into the incense burner.
"Before the incense burns out, everyone can hand over their composed melodies to their respective musicians and singers for performance."
If the melody is not completed before the incense burns out, the participant will be eliminated. So, talented individuals, please hurry and begin!
As soon as Qingniao finished speaking, a chorus of arguments and the sound of pens being scribbled on paper immediately filled the room.
Only Shen Zhao sat alone at the table, oblivious to the turbulent winds around him, yet he showed no intention of creating anything.
"Young master, why haven't you started writing yet?"
Suddenly, the bluebird came to Shen Zhao's side and asked curiously.
"If you already have a melody in your heart, why bother writing it down?"
"What did you say? Young Master already has a melody in mind?"
The bluebird was greatly surprised.
Shen Zhao: "Of course, it's just a piece of music, what's so difficult about that?"
"Then, young master, could you compose a piece for me to hear?"
"Fine."
Shen Zhao immediately picked up his pen and began composing music.
The bluebird, quick-witted and agile, quietly stood beside him and ground ink for him.
As the bluebird watched the white paper on the table flying in a flurry of colors, and then a melody suddenly appeared before its eyes, it was utterly astonished.
"Next up are the lyrics."
Shen Zhao took another sheet of Xuan paper and quickly wrote lyrics for the melody.
Bluebird was greatly shocked: "There are lyrics? This..."
As the last stroke was completed, Qingniao couldn't help but pick up the sheet music and poetry, silently reciting it in her heart according to the score.
"Young master, you are truly a genius of our time! You even have lyrics?"
The bluebird couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Nothing special."
"Young master, I have a favor to ask. May I play and recite this piece?"
Shen Zhao nodded: "Of course."
"Thank you, young master. Please excuse me."
Qingniao, clutching the sheet music, was overjoyed and immediately ran to Tianpin Pavilion to prepare.
When the incense has burned out, you'll immediately know whether it's a mule or a horse.
Nineteen musical movements were successfully completed before the incense burned out, including works by Fang Bai and Jiang Mubai.
"I'll go first."
A scholar with dark skin got up and sat down in front of a guqin, playing the score he had just composed.
Putting aside the musicality, just the fact that six out of seven strings are out of tune, yet they dare to openly pollute the eardrums of all the guests at Yu Pin Xuan, deserves encouragement for that courage alone.
And surprisingly, he even wrote the lyrics:
From the first moment I saw you, I was captivated by you, like a piece of wood meeting a spark.
A boundless warmth ignited within me. Ah, my girl, you are as beautiful as the sun. For you, I would rather not be an emperor…
Then, as expected, the scholar, amidst a chorus of curses, backed down and retreated with a forced smile.
After another seven or eight musical pieces, the bells behind the beaded gauze of the Tianpin Pavilion on the second floor still did not ring, indicating that none of these pieces were to Yu Xuanji's liking.
Now it was finally Jiang Mubai's turn to write the score.
"Please enjoy my spontaneous recitation of 'Sanctuary Chant'."
As soon as the sound ended, the music began. A team of top-notch musicians from Yupinxuan played their instruments together, and a magnificent piece of music immediately resonated throughout Yupinxuan.
"So much courage and so much presence."
"Jiang Mubai truly deserves to be called the number one talent in Huayang; the artistic conception of this musical score is truly unique."
"If nothing unexpected happens, Jiang Mubai is definitely going to win this round."
Shen Zhao was speechless at these passersby. If you're going to listen to music, just listen to it. Can you please stop commenting? Didn't I slap you in the face enough before?
As soon as the song ended, continuous cheers erupted from the audience.
"Thank you for your concession."
Jiang Mubai was in high spirits, receiving endless compliments from all around him, feeling that he had reached the pinnacle of his life.
Only Xu Shuyu glanced at Fang Bai and nodded at him.
Fang Bai immediately stepped forward, first bowing to Jiang Mubai, then to Feng San Niang, and finally to all the scholars of Yu Pin Xuan.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I will now present to you the 'Shu Dance of Immortals'. Please listen attentively."
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