Rebirth of a prosperous doctor girl

Chapter 169 Yaoqin Festival

After standing next to her, Wang Jiulang said softly: "Although this piece is good, but after all, I've played it before. I believe someone must have heard it. Why don't you change it to a new one."

It was the first time for her to go back to participate in the Yaoqin Festival, and she must not lose face to her husband. Since Jiulang said that she should change to another, then she should change to another.

Gu Chongyang nodded obediently, and changed his fingers to a new song.

A beautiful melody flowed from her fingertips.

Wang Jiulang was standing beside her, listening carefully.

Like the first time he heard the imprint of the rain, this song also surprised Wang Jiulang. This is a song he has never heard before. It is quiet and beautiful yet melodious and cheerful. The composer must be a master of rhythm.

At the end of the song, Gu Chongyang saw that Wang Jiulang was still thinking, so he pursed his lips and smiled: "Jiulang, is this song good?"

Wang Jiulang nodded slightly, and asked her: "Is this the first time you played this piece in front of people?"

"Yes." Seeing that Wang Jiulang was satisfied, Gu Chongyang said, "Except for Jiulang, no one else has heard it before. This piece is called Snow Mountain Spring Dawn, and it was played by my master for me. What do you think, Jiulang, Yaoqin tomorrow." I'll play this piece in the first quarter, okay?"

It turned out to be called Xueshan Chunxiao, no wonder it is both clear and cheerful.

"Very good." Wang Jiulang praised, and then said: "This piece has three sections in total. It starts peacefully and ends cheerfully. It is very suitable for the Yaoqin Festival. I find it very pleasant to listen to. Play it again for me. listen."

Jiulang no longer had a stern face, and returned to his previous amiable face. It was too late for Gu Chongyang to be happy, so how could he refuse?
She bowed her eyebrows and said hello, and began to play with the strings again.

This time Wang Jiulang listened very carefully, and when he heard a certain section, his fingers tapped on the table a few times following the rhythm.

Wang Jiulang is like this, obviously he likes this song very much.He is so pleasant today, probably because of this song.Gu Chongyang played it once, and then played it again. When she wanted to play it for the fourth time, Wang Jiulang suddenly interrupted her.

"It's getting late, I'll ask Ruifeng to take you out."

Gu Chongyang looked outside, only to see golden crows falling to the west, and sunset clouds covering the western sky.

The morning glow does not go out, the sunset travels thousands of miles.

"Kurang, look, tomorrow will definitely be a hot and sunny day."

Wang Jiulang looked up, and the rays of the sun reflected in his eyes, dazzling.

Wang Jiulang frowned slightly: "Not only tomorrow, but the next seven or eight days will be very hot. After this heat wave passes, it will rain for a few days. The weather will be more comfortable then."

Although the Yaoqin Festival competition is in the inner room, the way to go is quite hot, and the little girl will probably suffer tomorrow: "You get up early tomorrow, and go out while the morning is cool."

Hearing what Jiulang said, he has no plan to go to the Yaoqin Festival with her.

Gu Chongyang followed behind Wang Jiulang, walking outside and said: "The weather is hot, you can't eat cold food to cool off, if you have nothing to do these days, try not to go out at home tomorrow."

Mingming wanted to ask him if he would go to the Yaoqin Festival tomorrow but didn't say so, the little girl was playing tricks too.

Wang Jiulang nodded slightly with a calm expression on his face.

It seems that he really doesn't plan to go to the Yaoqin Festival.

Gu Chongyang was greatly disappointed, and lowered his head disgruntled.

Back at Gu's house, Gu Chonghua was already waiting for her in the Guanju Courtyard. Seeing her coming back in the afterglow of the twilight and sunset, Gu Chongyang took two steps forward and said angrily, "What a busy man, this trip will be a whole day." God, make me wait so long!"

"Big sister is back." Gu Chongyang walked into the room with a smile, and talked to Gu Chonghua while cleaning his hands: "Tomorrow is the Yaoqin Festival, I think big sister will go to Yuming Garden early tomorrow morning, so I will definitely stay in the house tonight." Why did you suddenly come back when you were recharging your energy in the academy?"

"It's not because of you. I thought you were going to go tomorrow, so I came back to be with you on purpose. I didn't expect you to come back so late. You are really a little heartless."

Both Gu Chongzhi and Gu Chongzhu are married.Gu Chongzhen is like a real lady, either learning how to sew from a sewing lady, or following Mrs. Yingda as a housekeeper.One of Gu Chonghua and Gu Chongyang is a talented girl from Ruizhu Academy, and the other is a disciple of Mrs. Baozhen. They have a lot of topics in common. The two have gradually gotten closer, and their relationship is even better than when they were young.

Gu Chongyang dried his hands with a soft towel, and hurriedly stepped forward to grab Gu Chonghua's hand and said, "It's my fault, I apologize to Big Sister."

As he spoke, he called Amin loudly: "Put the basket of lychees brought back today on a plate, divide the rest, and give them to my aunt, cousin, Aunt Ying, and my second aunt, Jane." It will also be sent to the lady."

Lychees are too delicate to stay overnight, and she can't finish them all by herself, so it's better to share them with everyone.

But it doesn’t mean that to Gu Chonghua. Litchi is a fruit from Lingnan, and there is a certain amount of special tribute to Beijing every day. Even Princess Hanshan can only get a small plate in three days, and Lingbi County The Lord couldn't even get a share.

But Gu Chongyang was able to get a basket, and sent it everywhere with such fanfare, obviously to show off in front of her.

Gu Chonghua felt uncomfortable, but his face showed a bit of envy: "Mrs. Baozhen treats you very well. Ordinary people can't eat such precious things as lychees. You must learn from Mrs. Baozhen, and you can't fall into the trap of Baozhen." Lady's reputation."

This lychee was brought back by Jiulang for her to eat, not from her husband.

But the husband took her very well, Gu Chongyang didn't explain, just peeled a lychee that was as moist as fat and handed it to Gu Chonghua: "Big sister treats me very well, this lychee is a tribute to my big sister."

Gu Chonghua opened his mouth to take it, and a sweet and delicate fragrance filled his heart: "It's delicious."

It is sweeter and fresher than what she ate at Princess Hanshan.

Gu Chonghua also peeled off one and handed it to Gu Chongyang: "My younger sister will eat it too. Tomorrow's Yaoqin Festival, is the fourth younger sister's song ready?"

"Yeah." Remembering that Jiulang helped him choose this piece, Gu Chongyang smiled: "I don't usually play the piano very much, but I will be at the bottom when I go tomorrow, I just hope that I don't embarrass my husband. Big sister must work hard and strive to get No.1 in the piano competition tomorrow."

Gu Chonghua got the answer he wanted to hear, and he was satisfied in his heart, but he sighed on his face: "I practice every day, and I have calluses on my hands. I also hope that I can get good results this time. It's just that there will be a cloud of masters tomorrow, and I will Unavoidably showing cowardice.”

Gu Chongyang has noticed Gu Chonghua's efforts, and now he heard that she was worried, so he held her hand tightly and said: "I believe that big sister will definitely become a blockbuster."

Under the Yingying light, her skin is as fair as jade, her almond eyes are shining brightly, her lips are red and her teeth are white, and her colors are bright.

Gu Chonghua slightly lowered his eyelids, covering all his worries, and looked up again with enthusiasm and clarity: "With my fourth sister accompanying me, I will definitely work hard."

"Fourth sister doesn't practice the piano on weekdays, do you have a piano in hand? If not, I will ask someone to bring over the old piano I used before for you to use."

The topic turned to the Yaoqin Festival again.

"Thank you big sister, Qin, I'm ready."

The two sisters were talking and laughing while eating lychees. It was very warm, but the topic kept revolving around the Yaoqin Festival.

Gu Chonghua guided slowly, seeing that Gu Chongyang didn't take the bait, he couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

Ana saw that it was getting late, and the eldest lady Gu Chonghua had no intention of leaving at all, so she couldn't help frowning.

The eldest lady is the most famous lady in the Gu family, and she is very measured in her words and actions. She knows that she is going to participate in the Yaoqin Festival tomorrow, so why is she dragging her lady around and not wanting to leave.

Ana came forward and asked with a smile: "The night is fine tonight, do the two ladies want to go outside to see the moonlight?"

Gu Chonghua was helpless, so he pretended to be belated: "Why is the moon rising? Look at me, I forgot the time as soon as I chatted with the fourth sister, and it was already so late. The fourth sister should go to bed early , let’s go to Yuming Garden together early tomorrow morning.”

"When I came back today, I made an agreement with my husband to go with him early tomorrow morning." Gu Chongyang stood up to see her off, with an annoyed look on his face: "I'm really sorry, big sister."

Gu Chonghua is also very regretful: "I resigned from the head of the mountain and went back home with my classmates. I was afraid that my fourth sister would be lonely. I thought that we sisters would not be lonely if someone talked to me. Since the fourth sister wants to go with Mrs. Baozhen, then I will be alone. People go."

Gu Chongyang felt guilty: "Then big sister is going to be alone."

"Who made me my sister." Gu Chonghua smiled slightly, and patted Gu Chongyang's hand: "I must let my sister."

Gu Chongyang felt even more guilty, he took her hand and said: "Elder Sister, come with me tomorrow. Although I am with my husband, I have a separate carriage. Tomorrow we will go to Wen Guogong's mansion together. My husband is kind and kind. I don't mind having one more person."

Gu Chonghua's goal was achieved, and he didn't hide the joy on his face: "Is it really all right? That's great. Chongyang, you are really my good sister!"

She was naturally beautiful, although she was not as good as Gu Chongyang, but she still had a bit of beauty, so happy, her face seemed to be illuminated by brilliance, she was beautiful and dignified like a lady.

When Gu Chongyang remembered that she had finally become a monk, he was in a trance for a moment.

The next morning, the two sisters got up early to meet at Yimen.

Because it was the first time to participate in the Yaoqin Festival, the two of them carefully selected everything from clothes to jewelry.

Gu Chonghua wore a light yellow double-breasted and wide-sleeved shirt with orchid butterfly patterns embroidered on the neckline and cuffs, and a white satin silk skirt on her lower body, which set off her elegant demeanor like orchids to the extreme.

She wore a plain white half-moon water wave girdle around her waist, making her look tall and slender.

A purse embroidered with Sihe Ruyi is hung on the waist, and a wreath hangs under the purse, and the wreath makes a pleasant sound when walking.

It was the first time for Gu Chongyang to see her dress up in such a serious way, and he couldn't help but marvel: "Big sister, you are really beautiful dressed like this."

Can it not be beautiful?She asked Princess Hanshan specifically, and spent a lot of money to learn from the masters in the palace who specialize in makeup for concubines.As the so-called three-point appearance, seven-point dress, she, Gu Chonghua, also looks very beautiful.

"The fourth younger sister knows how to joke, and obviously the most beautiful one is the fourth younger sister."

Her words are not false at all, Gu Chongyang is afraid of the heat, so he wears a light smoked shirt, not red or pink, but refreshing light green, and the lower body is a light green floral dress, just like the green mountains and clear water, which makes people feel Just looking at it makes me feel refreshed.

Afraid that the makeup on his face would be worn off due to sweating, Gu Chongyang simply didn't even apply powder, but only painted his eyebrows and wiped his lip balm. His white skin like jade became more conspicuous, and his big black and white eyes were even more vivid. It's like a clear spring in summer, which can see people's hearts.

She didn't wear too much jewelry on her head, but only a hairpin. The hairpin was inlaid with rubies in the shape of crabapple flowers, which complemented her red lips.

This is the advantage of being born beautiful. You don't need to dress up to be beautiful.

Gu Chonghua pursed his lips, and the two boarded the carriage, and arrived at Duke Wen's mansion in a short while.

Mrs. Baozhen also cleaned up here, Gu Chongyang couldn't help turning his head to look: "Sir, where is Jiulang?"

"Jiulang hasn't participated in the Yaoqin Festival for many years, unlike your little girls who are curious about the Yaoqin Festival."

After finishing speaking, he was afraid that Gu Chongyang would think that his son was old, so he said: "Even if you haven't heard Jiulang's piano art, you must have heard it from others. If he goes, it will definitely make those handsome men unhappy. .”

Gu Chongyang couldn't help laughing when he thought of Jiulang playing the imprint of rain after listening to it once, thinking of his shining star eyes, and his graceful figure facing the wind.That's right, if Kuro goes, those young handsome men won't be enough to watch.

She nodded in relief: "Sir, I'll help you get into the car."

After carefully dressing up, but not being able to see Wang Jiulang, Gu Chonghua was very disappointed and didn't talk much along the way.

Gu Chongyang thought she was recharging her energy for the upcoming Yaoqin Festival, so she didn't dare to disturb her, so she just closed her eyes and rested in silence.

Yuming Garden is located in the northwest suburb of Beijing, and it is the royal summer residence.In midsummer, the emperor either went to Chengde Mountain Resort or Yumingyuan to escape the summer heat. Therefore, Yuming Garden is also called Summer Palace.

In order to make Empress Shengjia happy, Emperor Taizu specially named the westernmost palace in Yuming Garden as Xiqin Mountain House, which was specially used for Empress Shengjia to listen to the piano.

After driving for more than an hour, the carriage finally arrived at Yuming Garden when the sun was rising high.

There were a lot of people queuing up to enter the garden, and there was a long queue of carriages at the west gate of Yuming Garden.

When they were still a shot away from the gate, the ladies got out of the car one after another, went to the gate and went through layers of checks before they could enter the garden.

Gu Chongyang thought that they would do the same, so he turned his head and told Amin: "Take the umbrella and the sweat towel with you, you will definitely sweat a lot later."

Unexpectedly, the carriage did not go towards the long queue, but went straight to the south gate, without checking, the carriage drove directly into the garden.

It turned out that the carriages of the Wang family did not need to be checked in line, after entering the second gate, everyone got out of the carriage.

It took a while for the little eunuch to drive the green oil car for a stick of incense before arriving at the Xiqin Mountain House.

When they arrived at the gate of Zhilexuan in the main hall, Mrs. Baozhen gave them a few words, and then the maids guided them to go elsewhere.

Gu Chongyang and Gu Chonghua were also led into the main hall by special personnel.

The main hall is paved with very smooth polished white marble floor tiles, and there are no chairs. Rows of small nanmu tables are neatly arranged, and there are pieces of mats in front of them. The mats are covered with blue background. White peony palace brocade upholstery.Quite a few young girls had already entered the table, kneeling on the mat one by one, with their backs straightened and their manners dignified.

Seats are also very particular. Seats are determined according to each person's family background and talent. Although Qingyanghou Gu's family is not as good as before, one of Gu Chongyang and Gu Chonghua is a closed disciple of Mrs. Baozhen, and the other is a young talented woman of Ruizhu Academy. Naturally in the first row.

As soon as Gu Chongyang took his seat, he received all sorts of unexplained looks from the left and right. Some people were envious, some were jealous, some were secretly hating. Chongyang is a closed disciple.

Among those who looked down on Gu Chongyang, Princess Lingbi was the first to bear the brunt.Last time in Zhenbaofang, Gu Chongyang made her lose face and let her lose 400 taels in vain. She managed to collect 400 taels by trying to say good things in front of Princess Hanshan.

Seeing that Gu Chongyang was actually sitting in the first row with him, with new and old hatred added up, Princess Lingbi's back molars were about to be gritted.

"Gu Chongyang, you really have no shame. They let you sit in the first row to save face for Mrs. Baozhen. I didn't expect you to sit down so unceremoniously. It's really embarrassing."

Gu Chonghua was separated from Princess Lingbi and Gu Chongyang, so she didn't deliberately lower her voice when she spoke, so everyone around them could hear Princess Lingbi's vicious words.

Gu Chongyang didn't expect to meet Princess Lingbi, but she wasn't afraid, she just smiled slightly and said, "I'm taking advantage of Mr., and you, Princess, if it wasn't because you were born in the royal family, how could you be here?" Is there a place for you?"

Gu Chongyang spoke clearly and softly, but his words were full of sarcasm, much better than Princess Lingbi.As soon as she said that, several people around couldn't help laughing.

I didn't expect Gu Chongyang to be so bold when we arrived at the palace. Princess Lingbi was so angry that he stood up and was about to walk towards Gu Chongyang. His posture clearly intended to fight Gu Chongyang.

Gu Chonghua hurriedly hugged Princess Lingbi: "Princess, my fourth younger sister is young and accidentally offended the princess. You, princess, have a lot of people, so don't be as knowledgeable as her."

Those who came up to the Yaoqin Festival were all prominent figures. Princess Lingbi was just bluffing because of her face just now. Seeing that there was a step, she took advantage of the trend and came down.

"Chonghua, they all come from the Gu family. How can there be such a big difference between people. It's a shame that this kind of person is assigned to be your sister."

Judging by the tone, Gu Chonghua is very familiar with Princess Lingbi.

Gu Chongyang couldn't help staring at Gu Chonghua for a while.

Sure enough, seeing Gu Chonghua unceremoniously pressed Princess Lingbi on the mat and said: "Today is the Yaoqin Festival, I wonder what song the princess has prepared?"

"I have long been ready."

Everyone in the palace likes to play the piano, and Princess Lingbi is no exception. Although she is not first-class, she is very good at it.

She remembered that Gu Chonghua said that Gu Chongyang's piano skills were very ordinary, so she said provocatively: "Gu Chongyang, didn't you just say that I am not qualified to sit down? Why don't we have a competition later?"

She knows her piano skills well, although she is not as good as Gu Chonghua, but it is not a piece of cake to defeat a Gu Chongyang who only knows about medicine and nothing else.

Gu Chongyang did not expect that Princess Lingbi would be so difficult to deal with, but she not only represented herself, but also represented her husband.If she shows timidity at this moment, tomorrow someone will say that Mrs. Baozhen's disciple is nothing more than that.She can lose face herself, but she definitely does not lose her husband's reputation.

"I don't know how the county chief compares?"

"In the first round of piano fighting, everyone has a chance to play. Whoever ranks higher will win." Princess Lingbi raised her chin and said arrogantly: "If this princess wins, you, Gu Chongyang, will win." Kneel down and give me three kneels, nine bows and three bangs, do you dare to respond?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help taking a breath.Princess Lingbi is not playing piano, she is clearly trying to trouble Gu Chongyang on purpose.

It is said that Gu Chongyang is beautiful, has superb medical skills, and is average in needlework, calligraphy, and piano skills. Will she agree?
Gu Chongyang raised his brows, and said without flinching: "Since the princess is in good spirits, Gu Chongyang will definitely accompany me, but if I win, what will the princess do?"

"It's beyond self-control!" Princess Lingbi sneered, "If you rank higher than me, I will climb all the way from the main hall of Zhilexuan to the west gate."

"Okay!" Gu Chongyang slapped the chapter: "I'm waiting to see the noble body of the princess crawling on the ground."

Princess Lingbi's face was gloomy: "I'm afraid you are the one who crawled on the ground and knelt down for me."

"Le Nu, come here!" Enraged by Gu Chongyang, Princess Lingbi called the maid here and said, "Go, tell Princess Leshan and the judges about the bet between me and Gu Chongyang, and come to participate in Yao All Shuyuan and Junyan in the Qin Festival, I want everyone to kneel and kowtow to me while looking at Gu Chongyang."

Le Nu looked at Princess Lingbi in disbelief, then turned to look at Gu Chongyang, Gu Chongyang also nodded and said, "Just do what Princess Lingbi said."

Le Nu's complexion changed a few times, the corners of her mouth twitched, and finally said nothing, she backed away with a face full of shock.

From the beginning to the end, Gu Chonghua, who is known as dignified and polite, has been watching silently, without saying a word of persuasion.

After a stick of incense, everyone had arrived, and the curtain in the middle of the hall was closed, and Gu Chongyang could see clearly the layout of the entire Zhilexuan hall.

A row of small red sandalwood tables were placed on the top of the main hall, covered with sapphire-colored tablecloths, on which tea and snacks were placed.

A dozen people of various ages sat in a row.Gu Chongyang recognized Mrs. Baozhen, the Shanzhang of Ruizhu Academy, Mrs. Lu, and a girl who was very good-looking and well-dressed. Presumably she was Princess Hanshan, the Pearl of the Forbidden City.

Below the judge's seat, there are two areas on the left and right.

On the left is Shuyuan District, where Gu Chongyang is located, and on the right is Junyan District, which faces Shuyuan District.

Between Shuyuan District and Junyan District, there is a long piano table, which is currently empty.

After the master of ceremonies of this year's Yaoqin Festival, Princess Hanshan, made the opening song, Le Nu received the bamboo rafts with the names of Shuyuan and Junyan written on them, and a "clang" sounded, and the piano competition officially began.

The looks of the boys and girls are pleasing to the eye, and the music is even more beautiful. Some are mediocre, but of course there are also very outstanding ones.

Liu Yiyi, the eldest daughter of the Liu family, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, and Guo Zijin, the second daughter of the Duke of Yan's mansion, are the best among them. They not only use famous pianos, but also play their own new compositions. Looking at it, it can be called first-class.

Gu Chonghua, who had the chance to win, couldn't help but froze.

Previously, on the birthday of Mrs. Xin Guogong, Gu Chonghua originally performed the birthday song, but because Gu Chonghua was unwell, Liu Yiyi replaced Gu Chonghua, and Liu Yiyi made a big splash that day.At that time, some people said that Liu Yiyi was not inferior to Gu Chonghua in talent and demeanor, and even surpassed Gu Chonghua in some aspects.

Unexpectedly, the two met again, and Guo Zijin, the second daughter of Duke Yan, was added. I don't know who will win this time.

Gu Chongyang was judging everyone's performance, while secretly learning from everyone's strengths, and was very devoted.

Princess Lingbi turned her head to look at Gu Chongyang from time to time, seeing how serious she was, she snorted coldly with disdain, muttered and put on a show.

After the first ten young masters and young ladies finished playing, the next one was Princess Lingbi.

Le Nu sent Princess Lingbi's piano to the long piano table in the middle, which attracted many people's attention.

The piano is called Hongyu, and it was given as a dowry to the mother of Princess Lingbi by the first emperor. It was made by a famous piano maker in the world. good.

For a player, having a good piano is equivalent to having a sword in the hands of a soldier, which can help the master to kill all directions and be invincible.

Princess Lingbi was greatly benefited by the admiration in everyone's eyes, she stood up triumphantly, and glanced at Gu Chongyang: "I'm waiting for you to kowtow to me."

Gu Chongyang twitched the corner of his lips, and was about to retort, but Gu Chonghua suddenly suppressed her hand, and shook his head slightly at her.

Forget it, don't care about the benefit of the tongue at this moment.

The head of Lingbi County is beautiful, and she was raised in the palace by a noble daughter of the clan. As soon as she stood up, she immediately received the favor of many young talents.

Some people sweated secretly, thinking that it was inappropriate for Princess Lingbi to embarrass Mrs. Baozhen's disciple like this.

She played a song called "Three Songs of Plum Blossoms", and the sound of the piano was clear and melodious.Although the piano skills are not perfect, they are above average.

After the last note was played, she proudly raised her chin at Gu Chongyang.

Her piano skills are not top-notch, she can't compare with Gu Chonghua, Liu Yiyi, and Guo Zijin, but she is more than enough to beat Gu Chongyang.

When she returned to her seat, the first thing she did was to ask Gu Chonghua for confirmation: "Chonghua, how am I doing today?"

Gu Chonghua praised: "It's really good, it's even better than what I played in front of the princess a few days ago."

She has indeed performed supernormally today, and the fourth sister is afraid that she will be greatly ashamed today.

Princess Lingbi looked at Gu Chongyang disdainfully, and said in a strange way: "It's not comparable to Chonghua, but it's much better than someone."

I don't know if it was a coincidence or someone arranged it, but after Princess Lingbi, there was another young talent on stage, and after that was Gu Chongyang.

(End of this chapter)