After Xia Tian finished explaining, she remembered that when she said she wanted an erhu, the Queen Mother did not express any surprise or objection. So the saying that the erhu was unlucky should just be Princess Yunying's personal intentional behavior.
She felt relieved and didn't give Yun Ying another chance to speak. She turned directly to the emperor sitting on the upper throne and said, "I will play the erhu piece 'Horse Racing' to wish His Majesty good health and success in everything. I also hope that our Dagan Dynasty will take the lead and prosper forever."
After saying that, Xia Tian raised his arm slightly, and the unique sound of the erhu came out like a galloping horse.
"Horse Racing" originally has a cheerful and exciting rhythm. As Xia Tian's fingers fly across the strings, it seems as if people can see thousands of troops galloping on the grassland, with horse hooves raising clouds of dust.
Xia Tian swayed his body with the music, his eyes slightly narrowed, and he seemed to be immersed in it.
Everyone, including the emperor, was shocked by Xia Tian's erhu music. Their hearts and minds jumped excitedly with the plucking of the strings, as if they were really in the fierce racecourse, tense and exciting.
When the song ended, the place was silent, and only after a few moments did warm applause break out.
Before the emperor could say anything, a general spoke first, "This music is truly exhilarating to listen to. It's more exhilarating than killing the enemy in battle!"
"That's right. Compared to those humming songs, I still prefer this kind of songs that make my blood boil." Another person agreed.
"I heard from this lady that the song is called "Horse Racing". I seemed to really hear the sound of galloping and neighing horses just now." Another person said.
Listening to everyone's praise, Shen Nian's fists gradually relaxed, his eyes fixed on Xia Tian in the field, and the corners of his mouth curled up higher and higher.
The emperor coughed, interrupting the discussion of the people below, and praised with a smile, "Madam Shen is really silent, but once she does, she will make a big splash."
The Queen Mother also agreed with a smile, "Yes, it is indeed beyond my expectations. Madam Shen, have you ever learned to play the erhu specifically?"
Xia Tian stood up and dignifiedly saluted the Emperor and the Empress Dowager before replying slowly, "Thank you, Your Majesty and Your Majesty, for your compliments. My grandfather enjoyed playing the erhu, so I also know a little bit."
She didn't lie. The original owner's grandfather, Old Man Xia, could indeed play the erhu. When a family in the countryside held a funeral, they would usually invite suona and erhu musicians to play. When Old Man Xia was young, he was often invited to play the erhu, but he didn't play it much as he got older.
However, the original owner did not know how to play the erhu. Xia Tian signed up for erhu lessons after he started working.
There was a period of time when I was particularly obsessed with it and often practiced according to videos on the Internet.
"Madam Shen doesn't just know a little bit, she is quite proficient in it." The Queen also praised with a smile.
Princess Yunying felt even more uncomfortable when she saw that even the Emperor, the Empress, and the Empress Dowager began to praise the song Xia Tian had just played. They had originally wanted to embarrass her in public and let Chen Nian see the difference between his wife and the young ladies of a wealthy family.
But now she not only failed to gain anything but ended up losing the rice, but also ended up becoming a celebrity in front of everyone.
Feeling annoyed, she pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Just now, Madam Shen said that she was from the countryside and couldn't play the piano. How come she can play the piano now?"
Xia Tian glanced at Princess Yunying indifferently. "This is not a kind invitation from the Princess. I cannot refuse. I can only perform my humble duties."
"Mrs. Shen is so polite. Yunying doesn't have such a big face." Princess Yunying said in a sarcastic tone.
Princess Ruihua, who was sitting next to Yunying, saw that Yun'er had been targeting Madam Shen, and she had already guessed the reason.
Afraid that she would say something even more embarrassing in her anger, she quickly pulled her daughter aside, smiled and looked at the Queen Mother to interrupt, "Just now, the Emperor's sister-in-law said that if Madam Shen plays well, there will be a generous reward. We all think the song just now is very good."
The Queen Mother smiled and looked at the audience, "Of course I remember. Nanny Chen, bring me my jade ruyi and give it to Madam Shen."
"Yes." Nanny Chen brought the jade ruyi. Xia Tian knelt down and took it with both hands. He kowtowed to the empress dowager and expressed his gratitude before standing up.
At this time, Princess Ruihua deliberately joked, "The Queen's sister-in-law is too partial. She only gave the award to Madam Shen among so many talented children. It seems that Madam Shen is more favored by the Queen's sister-in-law!"
"Ruihua, please don't be jealous. The other children are also very good. It's just that I have never heard the song that Madam Shen just sang. It is indeed more outstanding."
The emperor also asked curiously, "Who composed this song, Madam Shen?" He had indeed never heard of it.
"I don't know who composed this song, I just heard my grandfather play it." Xia Tian didn't expect that no one here knew this famous song. She could only attribute it to the original owner's grandfather who couldn't read a single word.
When the emperor heard that Xia Tian didn't know who did it, he didn't ask any further questions. Perhaps it was done by a capable person hiding among the people.
Since ancient times, there have been some talented people who are indifferent to fame and fortune who often hide in the market and live a free and easy life.
After the performance, Xia Tian returned to his seat and sat back down, continuing to enjoy other people's performances as if nothing had happened.
The atmosphere on the field gradually became lively due to some people's deliberate jokes.
Xia Tian’s song “Horse Racing” just now amazed everyone present. Shen Nian was originally quite happy, but she became unhappy after hearing what Princess Yunying said.
Anyone can dare to provoke us at will.
At this moment, he actually wanted extremely strongly to make the power in his hands even stronger.
After she sat down next to him, he stretched out his right hand and gently held her hand.
Xia Tian felt the warmth coming from the palm of his hand, and his mood, which had just been affected by Princess Yunying, gradually calmed down.
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