“Anqu! Anqu! It’s Anqu!” A guqin player who was proficient in playing the guqin couldn’t help but shout.
"Anqu" was composed by An Shao, a qin enthusiast, and was the last piece he composed before retiring.
It is also considered by the world to be the pinnacle of the qin fanatic's work.
When this piece was first played, it shocked the entire Great Chu. Because the piece was so stunning and grand, it was eventually named after the surname of the qin enthusiast.
The style of this piece changes frequently, and the playing techniques used on the guqin are extremely complex. Some of these techniques are even original creations of the guqin enthusiast, and even if others see the score, they simply cannot replicate them.
So with the disappearance of the music enthusiast, no one could play this piece, "Anqu," anymore.
Lord Li, the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, who was obsessed with the guqin, walked up to Su Ruojin and bowed deeply.
"May I ask Princess Chang Le where you learned this piece? Do you know where Master Qin Chi is now? My lifelong wish is to receive some guidance from Master Qin Chi. I wonder if the princess could tell me where Master Qin Chi is?"
After this incident, everyone snapped out of their reverie from the music and looked at Princess Chang Le with more admiration.
Wei Yinshuang clenched her handkerchief in anger.
Damn it!
Su Ruojin actually knows how to play the zither, and she even played the zither master's "Anqu," which made her stand out in front of so many people.
Wei Yinshuang had once sent people to search for the score of "Anqu" and the whereabouts of the qin enthusiast master, but to no avail.
Why did Su Ruojin play this piece? What is her relationship with the piano enthusiast master?
Su Ruojin smiled and said, "Lord Li, when I was young, I met a teacher who taught me this piece and then left. I don't know where he is now."
She was living a peaceful life in Yanyang, so why would she reveal her master's whereabouts to others?
Lord Li said with a regretful expression, "Indeed, the whereabouts of the Qin Chi master are always unpredictable. Thank you, Princess, for allowing me to hear the 'Anqu' once again in this life."
Lord Li had heard the qin enthusiast master play "An Qu" once many years ago, and had never forgotten it, but had never heard it again. Now that he heard it again, he was naturally very excited.
"Lord Li, you're too kind. It's my honor to have your approval."
A smile appeared on Xiao Yanchu's lips. His Ajin was truly a treasure trove that could never be fully explored.
Prince Qin clapped again, "Princess Chang Le, your reputation is well-deserved. I admire your skill in playing the zither. Guards!"
The maid brought over another tray, but instead of a jade pendant, it held a jade ruyi (a type of scepter).
"Princess, this is just a small token of my appreciation."
Upon seeing Qin Wang present Su Ruojin with a jade ruyi, Wei Yingshuang's anger vanished instantly, replaced by overwhelming joy.
Jade Ruyi!
In the Great Chu, whether it was the emperor or a prince choosing a consort, the chosen one was always given a jade ruyi (a type of scepter).
I suppose that's what they meant by "serving the king".
If Su Ruojin accepts the offer, she will become the Princess Consort of Qin.
If she doesn't accept it, it would be disrespectful to the King, and no matter what she chooses, Su Ruojin won't gain anything.
Empress Dowager Wei was a little anxious. If Su Ruojin really accepted it, wouldn't that be the same as becoming the Princess Consort of Qin? How could that be allowed?
Everyone looked at Su Ruojin with some tension, as her decision at this moment would affect the relationship between Da Chu and Bei Li.
Su Ruojin smiled slightly and accepted the jade ruyi. "Thank you for your service to the king."
"Haha, very good." Qin Wang didn't say anything more, but looked at Su Ruojin as she returned to her seat with a somewhat ambiguous expression.
After Su Ruojin returned to her seat, Su Muyao called out to her with some concern, "Sister."
Su Ruojin gently shook her head at her, telling her not to worry.
Madam Su also whispered, "Xiao Jin, how could you accept this Ruyi?"
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