People made up story after story. Some people say that she was a young lady from a wealthy family who eloped with a poor musician. Unfortunately for the beauty, the musician went bankrupt and sold her property, and buried her like this. But this golden nanmu cannot be afforded by a poor musician. How could the status of musicians at that time be as high as it is now? Of course, in Bai Ya's hometown, musicians were also considered low-class. So this argument is untenable. Some people also say that she may be the beloved wife of a noble in the palace, and her husband or she herself loves rituals and music, or she may simply be a musician herself, which is why she is treated like this. Some people also say that maybe she is actually a violin maker? That piano was also made after her death.
The theory that a dead man made a piano is extremely ridiculous, but it has become the most credible theory. It was played by top-notch musicians from the court, and the music played was so heavenly that all the listeners were fascinated. After the music, each one felt as if the soul had left the body. For a long time, the other music on the piano was boring. If you can't hear it for a day, you will lose your mind. Rather than saying it is a fairy piano, it is better to say it is a ghost piano.
As for the current whereabouts of the piano...this is the most interesting thing about what the mother of the country has to say.
Originally, the piano was kept in the treasury of the capital, that is, the Kingdom of Wu. Oddly enough, on the day when the Seven Treasures Barrier of the Nine Heavens Kingdom was formed, that is, ten years ago, it "ran away" and disappeared just like its former owner. It is worth noting that the singer Kinnara seems to be very concerned about this matter. She thought that the treasury in the capital would be foolproof, so she didn't pay much attention to it before. It is said that she rebuked King Shura, the God of War, for a long time, but of course it was of no use as the other party was even more unconvinced than she was. Therefore, this piano must be very important to her. Maybe they want to use it for something, or maybe-
I heard that the siblings seemed to be extremely afraid when mentioning it...
"This guqin has been given many names." The mother of the country said slowly, "most of them are poetic and picturesque, arousing people's imagination. But in the end, the one that is remembered by people, and the one that can be remembered when it is mentioned, is only three simple words - Wu Xian Qin.”
Indeed, nowadays all guqins have seven strings. If it is named with this most direct name, it will be the most distinctive and make people think of this special guqin at once.
"You mean, this guqin is... a magic weapon to defeat those two gods?" Jun Aoyan asked.
"I...I'm not sure. After all, it's just a guess. Who knows what they are going to do with this piano after they get it. At first, I did hear that they were going to destroy the banjo. I wonder if I still think so now. . I really don’t have any clues about its whereabouts. Alas... I can’t help you. I am as useless as ever."
Liu Shenghan lamented: "What nonsense. Don't belittle yourself."
Bai Ya didn't speak for a long time. He seemed to be thinking about something. He suddenly raised his head that had been lowered for a long time, as if he had thought clearly about something.
"Where is the pharmaceutical refinery you mentioned before?"
"Deep in the dense forest." The mother said, "Actually... I'm not sure, I just heard them mention it. I've never been there, and I've never seen it, so I don't know how deep it is. But if you get to the swamp, That should be the territory of the python god. However, some people say that there is no swamp in the dense forest. The forest is not that big."
"I think some magic was used to hide the pharmaceutical factory. And the temple of the python god is not an easy place to find."
After listening to Bai Ya's words, the mother of the country nodded thoughtfully: "Maybe so. Huh? You guys actually know about the temple?"
"To be honest, we were lucky enough to go there once because we got lost... some unpleasant memories."
Liu Shenghan suddenly interrupted him excitedly: "Wait!"
"What's wrong?" Bai Ya frowned
Eyebrow, "Did you remember something important?"
"...Yes. No, I'm not sure. Well, actually, I care a little about that place. If I have the chance, I still want to go to the temple again. I want to... make sure something."
It was rare for them to see Liu Shenghan's words so vague, but they didn't ask anything. She is an impermanent person, so she always has her own plans for everything, right? However, even if they didn't know her true identity, they would still think so, as if she was born with this reassuring ability.
"Then go." Bai Ya made a decision, "But our first task is to find the place where the Gandharva made the harmful incense. If Shenghan is capable, he can write a prescription for the antidote and give it to Mother of the Nation, if you don’t have it... then ask for your own blessings. The second step is to inquire about the whereabouts of the five-stringed harp. In any case, the python god’s swamp is not a place that needs to be set foot in urgently.”
Aoyan and Shenghan both nodded and had no objections, but the mother of the country sighed.
"What's wrong? Do you have anything else to say?" Jun Aoyan asked with concern.
"No...I just, ugh. I feel really useless..."
"Just rest in peace and recuperate. Don't underestimate yourself, Shenghan said. You have been helping, and we are grateful. To be honest, we are still uneasy because we can't repay you. By the way, there is a Things, we..."
She glanced at Bai Ya and Sheng Han again. They understood that she wanted to tell the story about Xiang Shen's escape, so that the mother of the country could feel at ease. The two looked at each other and both remained silent. They didn't know whether it was better to talk about it or not. But since the words are already on her lips, the mother of the country is not without ears, so there is no reason not to ask questions.
"What's the matter?" Mother asked, "Do you need me to do anything else?"
"No, no, no, you misunderstood!" Aoyan quickly explained, "It's like this, we...actually, we had a, uh, fight with the leader..."
"..."
The mother of the country's eyes suddenly widened and she looked refreshed. But this seemed to pull the injured flesh around her eyes, and she immediately gasped in pain, narrowed her eyes, and quickly covered it with her hands.
"Hey, don't get excited..."
"You, you fought with him?" She was still in disbelief. "How? You... were unscathed. Wait, where is Mr. Qi? That kid from Songchuan just told me that you said he didn't come with you. . He, shouldn’t he..."
"That's not true." Bai Ya sighed, "Don't think too much about it."
"Huh...that's good."
Just as the mother of the country took a deep breath, Bai Ya changed the topic again: "But something did happen to him, in Shiyue Mountain. Now his life and death are unknown. When we came back, we originally wanted to find someone to find him. Now it seems that Xiang Ji Everything in the country cannot be protected by itself.”
The mother of the country was relieved and her heart was filled with anxiety again. She frowned slightly, and then continued to stretch out because of the pain. She repeated this, making people feel pitiful to see her. She was obviously still so young and in her prime years, but now she was like a rose beaten by a strong wind, she didn't know when she would die. If she keeps standing under the wind and rain, how long can she stand?
Bai Ya was honest with her and seemed to be unprepared - even though she was originally a subordinate of the Gandharva. However, he was not afraid of anything. After all, it was well known that Qi Huan was in danger, and Qi Huan would not die and live again just because he mentioned it a few times.
"Shiyue Mountain... Alas, that is also a place related to the God of Songs." The mother of the country always sighed, "It's also a pain for you. It seems that this third task cannot be bypassed no matter what. Only by getting five Only by playing Xianqin can we compete with them and have someone who can speak.
share. But... in fact, these are all conjectures, and they are all nonsense. Then, the leader is now..."
"Run away. However, we guess he went to join the God of Song."
"That's it..." The mother of the country shook her head gently, "It seems that I am really rootless now."
"With or without him, your situation is the same. You still can't leave even half a step away... Although the information is limited, we can only take one step at a time." Liu Shenghan said with a bitter smile, "It's better than nothing. A clue is better than doing nothing. You'd better recuperate and leave the rest to us."
"Then...then I have one more thing to ask for."
"Just say it."
"I know that the matter has reached this point and it is difficult to end it. I know that if you can contend with those ghosts and gods and escape unscathed, you have real skills. But if it is, if it is a matter of our own country, it will really get serious in the end. It's like a fight... Can some of the young heroes and heroines spare my husband's life?"
This Aoyan didn't dare to promise easily. If a fight breaks out, the sword has no eyes and no one's hand is light or heavy. Besides, even if she showed mercy, Lao Bai and the others might not. But...she really didn't have the confidence to hold back. So Aoyan glanced at Bai Ya, feeling a little embarrassed and not knowing how to answer the question.
"Let's talk about it later." Bai Ya just said this in a nonchalant manner.
The mother of the country was a little anxious: "Here, a husband and wife will be kind to each other for a hundred days, please..."
"You've been beaten like this, and you still speak for him?"
"He and I……"
Bai Ya frowned, stood up, and made a fist salute.
"We will keep your kindness in mind. If we can do anything in the future, we will definitely help you. We also thank you for the information you provided, so as not to make us like headless flies. Let's stop here and see you another day. .”
After that, Bai Ya walked away without ceremony. Aoyan was a little anxious, bowed and apologized to the mother of the country, and hurriedly chased her out, leaving only Liu Shenghan to comfort her a few more times. When Bai Ya went out, the door panel hit the face of the person outside.
"Oh..."
Bai Ya ignored the wailing. Instead, Ao Yan, who caught up, continued to apologize for him.
"Hey, Matsukawa, why are you here? I'm so sorry, this guy...hey, aren't you eavesdropping?"
"W-what nonsense!" This man blushed whenever he lied, "How could I do such a thing!"
"He stayed at the door to listen to the guqin playing part." Liu Shenghan walked out unhurriedly and slowly closed the door.
The three of them were about to leave, but Matsukawa Yang hadn't organized his words yet. He was so anxious that he stamped his feet and suddenly caught up and blocked them in front of them, shouting incoherently:
"You, you, you, don't leave yet!"
"What?" Bai Ya frowned, "Someone apologized to your aunt for me."
"No! That's not the problem!" He almost choked on his own saliva, "Then the forest..."
"What's wrong?"
"...I know about the pharmaceutical factory. I sent a few brothers to look at it, but there was no news. I think it's hidden inside." Matsukawa Yang was a little helpless. I'm afraid this was one of the reasons for his poor mental state. "Although the hope is slim, if you see anything, please tell me, write a letter or something... so that I can explain it to their family."
"You are kind and righteous. Okay, I promise you."
"It helps a lot! The other brothers are all ordinary, but there are two people who are easier to recognize. One of them is a one-eyed dragon, and the other has six fingers on his left hand. Just, I leave it to you!"
"take note of it."
