'Tick--'
Miss Zheng seemed to put the chopsticks in her hand back on the table. At the same time, everyone's hearts were almost in their throats, and the anticipation in their eyes was even greater.
"On the Sandong River, there are snowy and cold fish--"
The crowd remained silent. They first looked at each other from left to right, then nodded in affirmation, and finally burst into thunderous cheers——
"Miss Zheng is really the king of pairs! I'm afraid no one can match her in Chang'an!"
"Not just Chang'an? I'm afraid the entire Tang Dynasty can't do it either!"
"Datang? Even if talented people from other countries in the Central Plains come here, they may not be able to compete with the young lady!"
"Yes! Miss Zheng is the first king of the Central Plains!"
For a time, everyone's emotions were extremely high, not only because they enjoyed the wonderful competition, but because Xintang suddenly gave birth to such an outstanding talented woman. This woman's talent and learning are not just as simple as being the "No. 1 in Chang'an". Even if this level of talent were brought to the Central Plains, no one would be able to match her. Faced with this talented woman who could represent the highest level of the New Tang Dynasty, everyone put all their previous opinions behind them, and now only admiration and admiration remained!
Mr. Su stood there blankly, letting the crowd around him cheer and cheer. Until this moment, he could not believe that Miss Zheng had got all her pairs right.
"It's just a game, Mr. Su, don't worry about it." Zhitang's voice came from behind.
Mr. Su was in a daze for a moment, and then woke up as if from a dream. The condescending and arrogant demeanor he had before had long since disappeared. At this time, he actually didn't know how to face the woman behind him.
"The piano performance competition is about to begin. Mr. Su, please invite me!"
Mr. Su still did not turn around to face Zhitang directly. He shook his sleeves and lowered his head and returned to his seat.
After Mr. Su returned, Xiao Yuan shouted: "Quiet! Just be quiet -"
Amidst Xiaoyuan's shouts, the lively crowd gradually quieted down.
Facing the upcoming final competition, Zhi Tang became inexplicably nervous. She had been busy preparing for this moment for so long. Now that it was finally coming, how could she not be nervous? But when I think about it carefully, I feel that this kind of nervousness is a bit...absurd, even...ridiculous?
Yes, why should I be nervous? Is it possible that the 'mute' will suddenly appear at this time? It seems that I am also naive. I created such a big battle, but in the end I didn't even see anyone...
"Miss...Miss..." Xiao Yuan supported Zhi Tang with his arm and whispered.
Everyone finally calmed down, but they didn't expect the young lady to freeze up in front of everyone, which made Xiao Yuan a little anxious.
"Huh?" Zhi Tang was still a little confused.
"Miss! Everyone is looking at you -" Xiao Yuan reminded in a low voice.
Zhitang raised her head and looked around, and found that everyone was focusing on her at this time. Only then did she react and said quickly: "Everyone, the next is the last piano skill competition of this conference, but this The competition is different from the previous ones——"
"What's different about the piano competition?" Mr. Chen asked.
"The competition is based on self-recommendation. If any talented person is confident in his piano skills, he can just play a piece on the piano in front of him-"
When everyone heard this, they all nodded and said that this was a good idea. It is difficult to distinguish between the superior and the inferior in piano skills, but this method is novel and direct. It is like a "competition". If you think you are good at it, show off your piano skills. If you think you are not good at it, then go there. Watching the excitement obediently by the side not only increases the viewing pleasure, but also greatly reduces unnecessary time.
Seeing that everyone agreed, Zhitang continued: "In that case, let's start the 'Qin Art' competition. All the talents have a Qin in front of them, and they can play it to their heart's content. Well... If the talents and girls outside the pavilion want to show it off, Talented people can also come to the pavilion, Zhi Tang has prepared another piano for everyone——"
Zhi Tang was afraid that the 'mute' was also present but would not have a chance to play, so he deliberately shouted this to the crowd.
After everyone understood the rules, they waited with great interest for the first talent to come forward.
…
For a while, no one wanted to be the first.
…
It's been a while, but no one wants to be the first one
…
After half a cup of tea, the pavilion became quiet. Everyone looked at me and me, but none of them seemed to be willing to play the zither, as if they were bound by something invisible.
Zhi Tang also felt a little strange. Everyone was obviously interested in this method just now, but why was there no one when it came time for the actual competition? Even Mr. Su, who had always loved music, sat silently in his seat.
"Everyone, what are you..." Zhitang finally couldn't help it and asked in confusion.
Mr. Su exchanged glances with Mr. Chen, Mr. Huang and others, and then the three of them nodded in unison, as if they had discussed something. Later, Mr. Chen said with a smile: "Miss Tang, when she mentioned the word 'qin art', everyone knows it very well. Everyone here is inferior to one person, so I don't dare to show my shame here -"
"who?"
"Haha, that person is far away in the horizon and right in front of you."
Zhidang looked around in confusion and still didn't understand who Mr. Chen was referring to.
Seeing Zhi Tang still looking confused, Mr. Chen said bluntly: "That person is none other than you, Miss Zhi Tang——"
"I?
"Hahahahaha" Mr. Chen laughed and said: "The girl has superb piano skills and is the best in Chang'an. If we play the piano in front of the girl, wouldn't it be like trying to do the same thing and looking for trouble?"
"But this is..."
"Hey - girls don't have to be modest. In terms of talent, girls can also be called 'talented girls'. In that case, what's the difference between girls and us? If we can participate in the competition, girls can naturally do it too!"
This statement was something they had discussed a long time ago. It was recognized by everyone that Zhi Tang's piano skills were indeed superior to others. Although these young masters could also play the piano and enjoy music, they seemed a bit amateurish in front of Zhidang. Especially Mr. Su, he is such a proud and face-saving person. How can he show his inferior side to the woman he likes? So together they came up with this rhetoric, which would not only make the words beautiful but also prevent them from "showing their ugliness". I guess Zhi Tang wouldn't be so ignorant when faced with such praise and praise. ?
"For this 'Piano Art' competition, I have a suggestion. Why don't you ask Miss Tang to play a piece, so that we can appreciate what mountains and flowing water are, and what pearls falling on jade plates are?" Mr. Chen said loudly.
"Yeah! That's a good suggestion!"
"Not bad! Miss Zhi Tang, please play a song——"
Everyone agreed.
Mr. Su nodded with satisfaction. He didn't want to show off his humiliation in front of Zhitang and let her look down upon him, and he didn't want to come out on top in this competition. It would be great if Zhitang won the first prize.
Facing the enthusiastic requests from everyone, Zhi Tang was a little at a loss. She originally wanted to take this opportunity to see if she could find the 'mute', but wouldn't this mean that she would lose even her last hope? People, the more things you can't get, the more torture you have. Especially this kind of thing, which was originally within reach but missed it by some combination of circumstances, makes people even more worried and even crazy. These days, she was so worried about this matter that she couldn't even eat. She always regretted why she didn't have the courage to rush out directly, so that there wouldn't be as many things as today...
Um…? No, since my purpose is to lure out the 'mute', why don't I be more direct? Zhitang's eyes suddenly lit up. Her face, which had been filled with sadness a moment ago, was now like a sky filled with sunshine after dark clouds had been parted.
right! Just do it!
"I wonder what Miss Tang thinks?" Mr. Chen asked, seeing Tang standing hesitant.
Zhi Tang put on a smile and said generously: "Since you all think so highly of me, it's not easy to push this little girl away, Xiao Yuan——"
"Hey-Miss!"
"Bring me my piano—"
"Oh! Okay -" After saying that, Xiao Yuan ran out shaking his pigtails.
"I recently heard that Tang Ou had come across a song, and I really liked it. Now I will share it with you all, and I hope you can give me some advice -"
...
After a while, Xiao Yuan trotted back with the piano in her arms. She skillfully set up the piano and moved a small stool and placed it neatly in front of the piano stand. She looked extremely skilled. After everything was arranged, she said to Zhitang——
"Miss, please!"
It was extremely quiet inside and outside the pavilion, everyone's ears were pricked up, and their eyes were full of expectation.
Zhitang nodded, she walked to the piano stand with a smile, reached out and gently touched the strings, as if she was expressing her thoughts to her best friend in a silent way.
As the slender fingers moved slightly, the melodious sound of the piano came from the strings, and everyone pricked up their ears, as if they were afraid of missing something beautiful.
Once the playing started, Zhi Tang entered another state - as if there was no one else inside or outside the pavilion, and only the piano and herself in front of her were left in the whole world.
The sound of the piano was long and sweet, and everyone's emotions were gradually brought into it. Everyone's expressions were extremely intoxicated.
The melody of this song is low and melodious, as if someone is whispering something to the bright moon late at night. Although the music is silent, it seems to have magic power. Everyone feels a strong sense of sadness from it. Everyone who hears it can't help but be brought into it by this sadness - either missing their deceased relatives, missing their lover, or missing their lover. friends.
Mr. Su is no exception. He can even feel the subtleties of it more than others who just listen to it. Although his piano skills are not as good as those of Zhi Tang, he is very good at 'appreciating' piano music. OK. Especially when he found out that Tang was obsessed with piano art, he spent more energy on piano music in order to communicate with his sweetheart without making others laugh. Therefore, although he had never heard this piece of music before, When Zhitang played the first melody, he was amazed by the music.
The three musicians at the judges' table closed their eyes and listened carefully to the beautiful music. This music was so beautiful when played by Zhi Tang's ten fingers that they even felt ashamed.
Just when everyone was immersed in it, the melodious sound of the piano suddenly stopped.
Everyone opened their eyes and looked at Zhitang in confusion. Zhitang lowered her head and looked at the guqin in front of her with her hands still on the strings, as if she didn't want to stop playing.
Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what happened for a moment.
"Miss Zhi Tang, why... why don't you continue playing?" the musician named Zhong asked curiously.
Zhi Tang raised her head. She did not answer the bell musician's question, but asked: "May I ask, sir, how do you like this music?"
The bell master didn't think too much and said: "The girl is proficient in playing, even if she is a fish out of the sky, six horses are in the air," it is not an exaggeration to describe it. The song just now is naturally..."
"No! Your Excellency, don't comment on Zhitang, just comment on this piece of music..." Zhitang changed his usual euphemism and unexpectedly interrupted Master Zhong's words.
Master Zhong was stunned for a moment, but he did not show any displeasure and continued: "This piece of music is a rare masterpiece. It is extremely stunning at the beginning, and then gradually becomes melodious and melodious, leading people into the realm of the music. What's even more amazing is that The author of this song seems to have collected all the thoughts in the world and put them into the song, so that the listener can't help but feel the same."
The two musicians next to him nodded in agreement.
"To be honest with you three adults, when I first heard this song, I knew that Tang also had the same feeling."
"I know what Miss Tang means. Could it be that this song was not created by Miss Tang?" Master Zhong asked in confusion.
Zhitang nodded in response.
"Oh? I wonder who composed such wonderful music?" Another musician asked curiously.
A trace of loneliness and helplessness suddenly appeared on Zhi Tang's face, and he said——
"Zhi Tang also wants to know..."
