After listening to Nangong Lexi's story, Qin Yu was immediately glad that he hadn't agreed to Nangong Xiongba's request.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to get past the hurdle of ancient music alone.
"Brother Huang, are you planning to sign up for the Wonderful Sound Gathering? That's wonderful! If it's you, you'll definitely beat the Jin Kingdom!"
Nangong Lexi looked at Qin Yu expectantly.
She believed that as long as Qin Yu was willing to participate in the Wonderful Music Gathering, winning the championship would be a piece of cake.
However, Qin Yu immediately shook his head.
“Brother Xiongba, I have already said that although I know a little about music, it is only a momentary inspiration. I don’t even know how to play a single instrument. Asking me to participate in this kind of gathering will only make me a laughing stock.”
Qin Yu only knows how to play instruments like the guitar and piano, and even then, he can only be considered to have a superficial understanding of them.
As for classical musical instruments, he knows even less of them.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Lexi was immediately disappointed.
In her opinion, Qin Yu was being completely modest.
After all, someone who can compose timeless masterpieces like "Chrysanthemum Terrace" and "Do You Know?" wouldn't be someone who doesn't know how to play any musical instrument.
It seems he still doesn't want to participate in the Melodious Music Gathering with me.
"In the part where the Wonderful Sounds composes its own music, could someone else compose the music and another person perform it?"
Just as Nangong Lexi was feeling disappointed, Qin Yu spoke up and asked.
Although Nangong Lexi was puzzled, she nodded nonetheless.
"Any piece of music that has not yet been played can be used in this stage."
Hearing this, Qin Yu finally smiled.
“In that case, I will join Brother Xiong Ba in this Wonderful Music Gathering, but I am not a contestant. If Brother Xiong Ba does not have a good piece, and I happen to have thought of a new piece, then Brother Xiong Ba will play the music.”
Although Qin Yu went to the Miaoyin Society to find out the Jin people's purpose, helping Nangong Xiong Ba at that time would also be a convenient thing to do.
Incidentally, he could also dampen the Jin people's arrogance.
Seeing that Qin Yu was finally willing to go to the Miaoyin Society, Nangong Lexi became excited.
“Since Brother Huang does not wish to make a public appearance, that’s fine. However, if I use Brother Huang’s music, I must mention Brother Huang’s name, otherwise it would be considered plagiarism.”
Nangong Lexi cupped her hands and said.
Qin Yu had no objection to this and nodded in agreement.
After drinking a cup of tea, Qin Yu stood up to take his leave.
However, Nangong Lexi hurriedly called out to him.
"Brother Huang, wait a moment. The Radiant Chrysanthemums I promised you have arrived. I will send someone to deliver them to you now."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu finally remembered that there was such a thing.
"good!"
Qin Yu did not refuse.
He noticed yesterday that Zhao Yan really liked the iridescent chrysanthemum, and now that Nangong Xiong Ba hadn't offered himself to her, he naturally had to bring it back for her.
Not long after, a young servant with red lips and white teeth, who looked similar to Nangong Xiongba, arrived carrying a pot of flowers covered with black gauze.
Qin Yu lifted the gauze and saw that it was indeed a blooming chrysanthemum.
"Young...Young Master, this Rainbow Chrysanthemum is worth a fortune, are you really going to give it to me..."
When the servant saw that Nangong Lexi was going to give Huancai Chrysanthemum to Qin Yu, he immediately became anxious.
However, before she could finish speaking, Nangong Lexi interrupted her coldly.
"Chunzhi, do I need your guidance to do things?"
Seeing that Nangong Lexi's expression was somewhat cold, Chunzhi quickly stopped talking.
Seeing this, Qin Yu then held the Radiant Chrysanthemum in his arms.
"Then, Brother Xiongba, I shall take my leave now."
Nangong Lexi was somewhat reluctant to get up.
"Brother Huang, don't forget the time. I'll be waiting for you in this teahouse on the fifteenth."
Qin Yu nodded, then turned and left.
Even after he disappeared from sight, Nangong Lexi was still unable to come back to her senses.
Seeing Nangong Lexi's reluctant expression, Chunzhi couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
"Miss, Young Master Huang has already disappeared."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Lexi suddenly snapped out of her daze and came back to her senses.
"Miss, I don't think even Young Master Huang knows you're a woman. If you're interested in him, why not dress in women's clothing next time you meet? He'll definitely be amazed!"
Chunzhi spoke again.
Nangong Lexi blushed instantly and stomped her foot playfully, "You brat, what are you saying? I have no interest in Young Master Huang at all."
Nangong Lexi gave a soft snort, looking quite unhappy.
"Hehe, please forgive me, Miss. I misspoke."
Although Chunzhi was inexperienced in matters of the heart, it was clear that Nangong Lexi was already experiencing the stirrings of first love.
However, she knew that her young mistress had always had this proud and arrogant temperament.
The more she says no, the more certain it must be.
After the shyness in Nangong Lexi subsided, she couldn't help but look at the street, trying to find Qin Yu's figure.
"He already has a family, I... I have no feelings for him, I only regard him as my teacher in traditional Chinese performing arts!"
Nangong Lexi bit her lip and silently said to herself.
...
Qin Yu was unaware of Nangong Lexi's feelings for him.
Sitting in the carriage now, thinking about his close encounter with Nangong Xiong Ba, he couldn't help but question his life.
"Damn it, could it be that I've really been turned gay? No way, I have to find my beloved concubines to straighten me out when I get back to the palace!"
Qin Yu shook her head, shaking off the inexplicable thoughts in her mind.
He soon returned to the palace through the tunnel.
The reason he didn't use the underground passage when leaving the palace before was because he didn't want to arouse Sima Lie's suspicion.
After all, although he visited Qingyun Temple quite often, he mostly came at night.
If one spends a long time at Qingyun Temple during the day, and this arouses Sima Lie's suspicion, causing him to send people to investigate, then something terrible could happen.
When Qin Yu returned, he found that Liu Caiqing had been waiting for him for a long time.
"Master Liu, Miaoyu said you were ill before, are you feeling better now?"
As soon as Qin Yu saw Liu Caiqing, he asked her a question.
Upon hearing him ask about this, Liu Caiqing's face immediately turned red.
She couldn't possibly tell Qin Yu that she was affected by the sounds of Qin Yu and Miao Yu making love.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine now. To avoid any unforeseen complications, I will escort Your Majesty back to the palace."
Seeing Liu Caiqing's slightly cold expression, Qin Yu nodded, though he didn't know why.
Before long, he changed into a Taoist nun's robes and put on a white veil and bamboo hat, and he did look quite presentable.
At this time, Anfu also came over to ask Liu Caiqing to help Qin Yu recuperate. So Qin Yu mingled with a group of Taoist nuns and returned to his palace.
"Your Majesty must never take such risks again."
Back in their palace, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Liu Caiqing also spoke up to offer advice at the opportune moment.
In her opinion, what Qin Yu did today was far too risky.
Knowing that Sima Lie had already begun to be wary of him, Qin Yu still risked going out, which was really inappropriate.
"Alright, we'll do as Abbot Liu says."
Qin Yu, having changed back into his dragon robe, smiled and nodded.
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