Yuqin then nodded and said: "Yes, so the prince also wants to ask someone to compose piano music and present it to the emperor?"
King Shu Zhao nodded and said: "Exactly. After I learned about this, I thought that I had heard your piano music at Qingyan Tower. If it is your music, it must be able to stand out."
Then he added: "At the joint selection of the three kings in Xinyang at that time, I would deliberately let the piano player take one more test, just to find a master who is not inferior to you."
Yuqin felt slightly puzzled and asked: "Thanks to the prince's respect, the little girl is very frightened, but most of the music I play in the building is nothing special. I can play it, and so can many sisters in the building." "
King Shu Zhao shook his head and said: "The king of Japan listened to you playing the piano at the Qingyan Tower. The music you played at the banquet was just for entertaining guests. It was indeed ordinary. But after we left the room that day, the king had something to do. I stayed in the building to consult with someone, and when I was about to leave, I heard the sound of the piano coming from your room. According to the way of plucking the strings and fluting the strings, it must be played by you."
Seeing that Yuqin was noncommittal, King Zhao of Shu said again: "That piece of music is subtle and graceful, with sincere feelings. Before one note is finished, another note follows it. It is a rare and brilliant work, and it is by no means widely circulated among the people. The song, I would like you to compose this song and submit it to me."
Yuqin's heart moved, and she knew that what King Shu Zhao was talking about must be "Qin and Sword Relying on each other". However, this song contributed to the acquaintance of Yuqin and Wei Jing, and it held an extraordinary weight in Yuqin's heart. She would never want this song to be spread outside, or even It flowed into the palace and became something that everyone could appreciate. At the moment, he just said lightly: "That piece of music was just a little girl's unintentional composition. I can't remember how to play it."
King Shu Zhao stared at Yuqin. He didn't believe that she would throw away such a masterpiece. At that moment, he guessed that it was not that she didn't remember, but that she didn't want to. King Zhao of Shu thought for a while and said after a moment: "In that case, you can also Write a new song, as long as I think it is not inferior, I will do the same."
But Yuqin asked: "According to what the prince said just now, the prince also dislikes the flattery of officials. Why does the prince want a young woman to compose piano music and present it to the emperor?"
King Shu Zhao said: "I am not presenting music to flatter you. If your music is favored by the emperor, the emperor will most likely summon you to the palace. At that time, I will arrange for another piano girl with superb piano skills to play for you." Enter the palace."
Yuqin thought, King Shu Zhao went to such great lengths to let his people sneak into the imperial city, he must have a plan, but I am afraid this cannot be revealed to outsiders, and asked: "If the little girl is not willing to help, what else does the prince have?" What's your plan?"
King Shu Zhao said: "Of course I have prepared other candidates to replace you, but I also admit that in my opinion, your piano music is still the best, and you have the best chance of being selected."
King Shu Zhao saw that she was not determined to help, so he immediately asked: "Tell me, what do you want? In the whole world, I can't get anything that I can get my hands on, and I'm afraid there won't be much."
This sudden question made Yuqin fall into deep thought for a moment. She remembered her life in Qingyan Building since she was a child. She once thought that her fate was already determined, and she never had any expectations for her future life. If she had asked her at that time Maybe she really can't answer what she wants.
Later, Yuqin was rescued by Weijing and stayed with him at Sima's house. They also traveled around the world together, got to know all kinds of people in the world, and finally had other imaginations about the future.
At this time, Yuqin also thought that King Shu Zhao played an important role in both the court and the martial arts world. It would be a good thing if he could take this opportunity to help the Sima family, but at the same time, he should not reveal too much, so as not to alert the enemy and make King Shu Zhao feel uncomfortable. The Sima family was on guard.
After thinking for a while, Yuqin thought that the matter must be carefully considered, so she had to answer first: "The little girl has no clue at the moment, please give me a few days of grace. The little girl will write the music first, and then reply to the prince after he is satisfied. "
King Shu Zhao raised his eyebrows and asked: "Aren't you afraid that I will regret it temporarily after taking the song but failing to meet your requirements?"
Yuqin shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, you must not be someone who breaks your word."
King Shu Zhao waved his hand and said coldly: "Hmph, many people in high positions and powerful positions are people who do not keep their word. Since you are confident, then fine, I will wait for your piano music."
Yuqin added: "In addition, I would like to ask the prince to provide the collection of books in the mansion so that the little girl can compose music for reference."
King Shu Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, there will be a maid in your wing to take care of your daily life. If you want to read, she will bring you here."
After Yuqin thanked him, King Shu Zhao saw that there was nothing else to do. He stepped out of the library and was about to leave. However, Yuqin suddenly asked: "Does the prince always not take advantage of others when negotiating business?"
King Shu Zhao let out a "ha" and slowed down his steps, but did not look back. He just asked: "I am easy to talk to, but you are not satisfied?"
Yuqin shook her head and replied: "Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty. The little girl is not dissatisfied, she is just a little surprised."
King Zhao of Shu said again: "If I intend to build a good relationship with the other party, I will naturally think twice about it, make many concessions, and suffer a small loss in the present, but it will always help in unexpected places in the future. This is the long-term way."
She followed Cai and left the study hall without looking back, but Yuqin was wondering in her heart. Did he mean to build a good relationship with the Sima family or herself?
In the next two days, Yuqin concentrated on composing music in Prince Zhao's palace. During this period, except that she had to stay in the palace and be monitored by someone, King Zhao of Shu did not have many restrictions on her, and he would often send people to ask if she needed help. place.
Yuqin couldn't help but be a little surprised. He didn't expect that the rumored King Shu Zhao, who was so powerful, was shrewd and sophisticated in his speech, but he was not unreasonable. He didn't need to bother to exchange conditions with Yuqin, but used more domineering methods. This made Yu Qin feel mixed with joy and sorrow. Although her own safety was temporarily safe, Wei Jing and others did not know about it. If they forced their way into the palace to save people, and both sides would suffer, that would not be what she wanted. See.
That morning, Yuqin asked her maid Xiaocui to lead the way to the library to read the classics. Since she had been in jail for the past few days and worried about the safety of everyone in the Sima family, Yuqin forced herself to compose music, but she was always restless and found it difficult to calm down.
At this time, Yuqin had been in the study hall for nearly an hour, but after reading "Songs of Taoist Baishi", "Soundless Sad Music" and several poetry collections and operas, he still found nothing. When Yuqin was distressed, Zuo Chang However, Shi Yanghong also happened to come to the study hall. As soon as he entered, he saw Yu Qin. The two met each other, and the atmosphere was a little solemn for a while.
Seeing Yang Hong's displeasure, Yuqin bowed first, then stretched out her hand to put the book back to its original place, and said at the same time: "Mr. Yang, browse the books here, and the little lady will come back later."
Then he turned around and planned to leave first, but Yang Hong said: "No need, I will leave after a while."
After finishing speaking, he walked to the other side of the library. This was the first time he spoke to Yuqin.
Yuqin responded: "Yes, thank you Master Yang."
Just as she was about to continue browsing the book in her hand, she heard Yang Hong suddenly speak from another corner of the library: "It is not so easy to get into the gates of princes and nobles. There are countless secret struggles for power inside. If you are not careful, you will... If you fall into a situation that is beyond redemption, I would like to give you a kind advice: since you were born into a happy household, you should keep to yourself, beg the prince for some money, and just go back to your hometown to live a happy life. Don't be ignorant of the high heaven and the earth."
Yuqin was stunned for a moment, then thought that he must be talking about the exchange of terms with King Shu Zhao, and then replied: "Master Yang misunderstood, the little girl failed to reply to the prince for a while, she was not thinking about how to enter the prince's palace." , to climb the dragon and attach the phoenix."
Yang Hong shook his head and sighed: "Don't deceive yourself. A prostitute and actor like you, don't you know what you are thinking? You have worked hard all your life to dress yourself up and look beautiful, while posing, At the same time, you please the poets and writers and ask them to write lyrics and poems for you. Isn’t it just to make yourself famous, so that you can meet dignitaries and take you as their wife and concubine, so that you can fly on the branches and become a phoenix?"
