Upon hearing that this girl, Xinyue, was actually from Fanyang, Liu Hong was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but think of the Lu family in Fanyang.
Both this brothel and Xinyue from Fanyang made Liu Hong feel that something was unusual.
Liu Hong narrowed his eyes and gave Xin Yue a deep look.
"What's wrong, young master?"
Upon noticing Liu Hong staring intently at her, Xin Yue felt a slight stirring in her heart and couldn't help but ask a question.
Liu Hong smiled and shook his head, "It's nothing, I just remembered that I have some 'acquaintances' in Fanyang!"
Seeing this, Xin Yue nodded, then asked softly:
"What kind of music would you two gentlemen like to hear today?"
Liu Hong turned to look at Xi Zhicai beside him and asked with a laugh:
Which song do you listen to every time you come here?
Upon hearing Liu Hong's question, Xi Zhicai glanced at Xin Yue and then said:
"Young master, I do not have a fixed repertoire each time I come; the young lady plays whatever she pleases!"
Upon hearing Xi Zhicai's vague answer, Liu Hong's eyebrows twitched. He glanced at Xi Zhicai and Xin Yue separately, and a smile appeared on Liu Hong's lips.
"Hmm, I see. Then, young lady, you can play a piece that you often play with this Mr. Xu!"
"Yes, young master!"
Xin Yue nodded slightly, then extended her jade-like fingers and pressed them onto the strings. After closing her eyes slightly and gathering her emotions, she moved her fingers lightly.
"Ding-ding~ Dong~ Ding~!"
As Xinyue's fingers plucked the strings, a melodious tune echoed in the room.
Liu Hong and Xi Zhicai couldn't help but close their eyes and begin to savor the beauty of the music.
Although Liu Hong didn't understand music, he could sense from the melodious, clear, and somewhat melancholic sound of the zither that the other person was recounting something from the past, which made him feel a pang of pity.
Halfway through the piece, Liu Hong couldn't help but open his eyes and look at Xin Yue, who was playing the instrument.
At this moment, Xin Yue was completely absorbed in playing the instrument, seemingly oblivious to everything around her. However, Liu Hong keenly noticed a trace of sorrow between Xin Yue's brows.
Liu Hong frowned and turned to look at Xi Zhicai beside him. He found that Xi Zhicai still had his eyes closed, immersed in the melody, and he didn't know if he was faking it or not.
"Hmph~, this woman... is not simple!! She actually set her sights on Zhicai?"
Seeing Xi Zhicai's appearance, a glint of light flashed in Liu Hong's eyes as he looked at Xin Yue.
Soon after, the music Xinyue played on the zither began to soften and gradually fade.
"Buzz!"
As the next note rang out, Xinyue stopped plucking the strings and pressed her hands down on them, ceasing her performance.
"Excellent! This piece is melodious and soothing, bringing peace to the mind. Listening to it is truly a rare and wonderful melody!"
After the music ended, Liu Hong smiled and praised Xin Yue's performance.
"Thank you for your praise, young master! My musical skills are poor, I only hope that I have not offended your noble ears!"
Upon hearing this, Xin Yue quickly stood up and bowed to Liu Hong.
"Young lady, there's no need to be modest. May I ask what the name of this piece is?"
Upon hearing Liu Hong's question, Xin Yue glanced at Xi Zhicai, then respectfully replied:
"In reply to your question, young master, this piece is called 'Thinking of the Moon,' and it was composed by me and further refined with guidance from this young master Xu!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Hong chuckled softly, turned to look at Xi Zhicai beside him, and said with a smile:
"Nian Xinyue... Hehe~, interesting. I didn't expect you to have this kind of talent?"
"Young master, I merely pointed out some errors in the music; it's hardly what I call guidance..."
Meeting Liu Hong's gaze, Xi Zhicai explained with an unchanged expression.
"Fine, I have no interest in hearing your nonsense..."
Seeing Xi Zhicai's expression, Liu Hong couldn't help but chuckle and feign helplessness.
Then Liu Hong looked at Xin Yue with a smile.
"Does the young lady know any other songs?"
Xin Yue's expression shifted, and she asked softly:
"Which piece of music would you like to hear, sir?"
Liu Hong thought for a moment, then said, "How about we play 'Nie Zheng Assassinating the King of Han'?"
(Nie Zheng assassinates the King of Han, also known as "Guangling San".)
"Nie Zheng assassinated the King of Han...?"
Upon hearing Liu Hong specifically request this piece, Xin Yue was momentarily stunned.
Xi Zhicai, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but change his expression and looked at Liu Hong with some surprise.
"Young master, you...?"
"There's no need to say more about Zhicai..."
Xi Zhicai was about to say something when Liu Hong raised his hand to stop him.
Liu Hong turned to look at Xin Yue and asked with a laugh:
"Does the young lady know how to play?"
Hearing Liu Hong's question, Xin Yue, regaining her senses, nodded and said softly:
"I only have a basic understanding of this piece and am not an expert. If there are any omissions or errors, I hope you will forgive me, young master!"
Liu Hong smiled and said, "It's alright, young lady, please feel free to play!"
"Yes, young master!"
Xinyue nodded, then sat back down and placed her hands on the strings.
Liu Hong also turned to look at Xi Zhicai beside him and said in a deep voice, "You must listen carefully in a moment, understand?"
"Yes, young master!"
Xi Zhicai nodded solemnly.
"Please come in, young lady!"
After saying that, Liu Hong smiled at Xin Yue, indicating that she could begin her performance.
Xin Yue glanced at Liu Hong with a slight change in expression, then nodded, and then her fingers moved slightly as she began to pluck the strings of the zither.
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