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Although the voice was weak, it was sonorous and powerful, striking people's hearts directly, causing everyone present to change color.

Xiao Wei, in particular, was so angry that he slammed the table, his face turned ashen, and he shouted angrily.

"What nonsense!"

But Song Yinzhang was not afraid at all, instead he said loudly: "The integrity of scholars is more important than a thousand pounds. The young master's words were inappropriate first, and I was just pointing out the facts. How can you say that I am talking nonsense?"

"you……"

Xiao Wei was speechless and pointed at Song Yinzhang, unable to say anything.

Ke Zheng, who was sitting on the high seat, looked at Song Yinzhang for the first time with a serious look on his face. Song Yinzhang's words just now resonated with him and shocked him greatly.

Especially when he saw Song Yinzhang, who was not afraid of authority, looked straight ahead and never bowed her head, he felt that this young lady was extraordinary.

No one spoke because no one wanted to interfere in the conflict between Xiao Qinyan and Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen, the person involved, suddenly clapped his hands. In the surprised eyes of the crowd, he slowly said, "Well said. Although Madam Song is a woman, her character is much stronger than some people."

Xiao Wei, who was already unhappy, looked even darker when he heard Zhou Chen's words.

The people present were there to watch the fun and were not afraid of trouble. They looked at Zhou Chen and Xiao Wei with great interest. They felt that if these two people fought, it would be much more exciting than the show put on by the Music Bureau.

Although Xiao Qinyan was also disappointed with his son, he definitely could not bear to see his son being bullied at his birthday party.

He knew that if he didn't stop it, with Xiao Wei's level, ten Xiao Weis would not be able to defeat one Zhou Chen.

He slammed the wine glass on the table, attracting everyone's attention, and then he smiled again.

"Well, don't delay Mr. Ke's music, Madam Song, start your second song quickly."

As soon as he opened his mouth, the tense atmosphere immediately dissipated. Xiao Wei didn't dare to disobey his father's authority. He glared at Zhou Chen angrily, then sat back unwillingly.

Zhou Chen didn't even look at him, but instead gave Song Yinzhang an encouraging look.

He knew that Song Yinzhang was a woman of some backbone, but he was also surprised that she was so brave just now. After all, she was facing the eldest son of Mr. Xiao, who was about to gain power over the world.

Ke Zheng also looked down on Xiao Wei, a dandy boy, and said to Song Yinzhang with a smile: "Madam Song, I am waiting for your second song."

Song Yinzhang nodded, sat upright on the stool, held the pipa with both hands, took a deep breath, and began to play.

"This song is called Liangzhou. Please judge for yourself."

The performance just now was mainly based on Zhang Haohao's singing, supplemented by her pipa, so she played everything according to Zhang Haohao's instructions.

But this time it was different, she was playing alone, the rhythm was in her own hands, and it was up to her how she wanted to perform.

The voice rises!

The song started with a soaring melody that immediately captured the hearts of everyone present.

Those who can come here to attend the birthday banquet are basically people of high status and power. No matter if they are just pretending to be cultured or they really like it, they all have some knowledge of music and can at least tell the good from the bad.

Song Yinzhang's beginning was stunning enough to catch people's attention. The guests, who were originally careless, perked up and began to listen attentively.

"........."

The high-pitched sound of the pipa became more and more passionate, as if there were thousands of troops galloping wildly. The murderous intent of the golden weapons and iron horses made people's blood boil, as if they were on the battlefield.

Song Yinzhang played the piano more and more smoothly, his eyes became more and more fierce, and it seemed as if a surge of energy was about to burst out from his chest and soar into the sky.

She was obviously just a weak woman, but at this moment, she seemed to have transformed into a peerless swordsman, dominating the battlefield and unrivaled.

Xiao Qinyan was listening carefully when suddenly the housekeeper Uncle Zhong came over from behind him and whispered something in his ear, which made his expression change immediately.

Then he nodded calmly to Uncle Zhong, and Uncle Zhong tiptoed back and left.

As the last passionate piece of piano music fell, Song Yinzhang's performance came to an abrupt end.

Although the piano music stopped, the atmosphere in the hall became even stranger.

No one applauded, no one spoke, no one commented. At this moment, it seemed as if everyone was silent, or rather, still immersed in the music of the battle.

Everyone was looking at Song Yinzhang with a strange and astonished look. Many people couldn't understand how this little girl, who looked less than 20 years old, could play such a passionate piece of music.

It was not until Song Yinzhang picked up the pipa and stood up that Ke Zheng was the first to applaud, and then everyone else quickly followed suit.

Zhou Chen also showed a fatherly smile. Song Yinzhang was indeed extremely talented in playing the pipa. As long as she could be as sincere as she is now, she would definitely achieve something in the pipa in the future.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 998: Mr. Ke’s inscription, Qi Mu’s thoughts

Faced with the applause and cheers from the whole room, Song Yinzhang seemed a little dazed, but he still bowed very naturally.

Ke Zheng praised: "Mrs. Song is frail, but her music is full of the spirit of war and thunder. Her pipa skills are truly as famous as Lei Haiqing of the previous dynasty."

When he was excited, he couldn't help but walk down from the high seat, came in front of Song Yinzhang, and looked at the pipa in Song Yinzhang's hand.

"Could it be a lightning-struck tree?"

Song Yinzhang replied respectfully: "That's right, this pipa is called Gu Yue."

Ke Zheng nodded and praised: "Okay."

Then he stretched out his hand and ordered his attendants: "Bring the pen. I am not talented, but I would like to thank Miss Song for this song with two words."

Song Yinzhang immediately thanked him, "Thank you, Mr. Ke."

Afterwards, under the gaze of everyone, Ke Zheng picked up a brush and wrote the word "fenggu" on Song Yinzhang's Solitary Moon Pipa, and also left his own name below.

All the guests who saw this scene were surprised. This was the inscription of Mr. Ke Zheng, something that many scholars dreamed of. No one expected that it would fall into the hands of an actor.

Everyone stretched their necks, widened their eyes, and looked towards the center, wanting to see which two words Ke Zheng had written for Song Yinzhang.

After writing the inscription, Ke Zheng took the Lonely Moon Pipa from Song Yinzhang and said, "I just heard what Miss Song said, and I deeply agree with her."

As he spoke, he suddenly raised the Solitary Moon Pipa in his hand, revealed the words he had written, and shouted loudly.

"The character of the scholar-officials is more important than a thousand pounds."

Everyone then saw clearly that the two words Ke Zheng had written for the sound of the pipa were "style and character".

Ke Zheng's loud shout made the hall suddenly silent. Xiao Qinyan, who was sitting on the upper floor, looked unhappy, but did not say anything.

Ke Zheng praised Song Yinzhang a few words, then returned the Solitary Moon Pipa to Song Yinzhang, who tactfully retreated.

Ke Zheng, standing in the hall, looked around and said in a deep voice: "I have been the Prime Minister for more than ten years. I will leave Beijing tomorrow. The heavy responsibility of the country will be entrusted to all of you present. I hope that all the officials will keep in mind the word "character". "

This impassioned speech made many people feel the same and were filled with enthusiasm. The spectators instinctively wanted to applaud, but seeing that no one agreed, they could only purse their lips and put down their hands without saying a word.

Ke Zheng's speech had not yet ended. He continued, "Don't be flattering, don't be servile, don't be arrogant, don't be extravagant, don't take extravagance and flattery as good, but take honest and sincere criticism as the law!"

In an instant, many people couldn't help but applaud, especially Qi Mu who applauded the loudest, because Ke Zheng's words were undoubtedly a slap in the face of Xiao Qinyan. They were political enemies, so he naturally had to support Ke Zheng.

However, when the others saw that Xiao Qinyan's face was not very good, they slowly withdrew their hands.

Ke Zheng spoke passionately, but he was about to leave Beijing. In the future, Beijing would belong to Xiao Qinyan. Although Ke Zheng had a high reputation, no one wanted to offend Xiao Qinyan, so it was best to remain silent at this time.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall became extremely awkward, but in the end, Xiao Qinyan changed his expression and praised loudly.

"Mr. Ke's words are very kind. Everyone, please follow me and give Mr. Ke a cup of wine and a piece of willow branches to send him off."

Good fellow, you praised me, but then you said you were going to see me off. Your meaning and attitude are very clear. You are leaving tomorrow, and I am too lazy to argue with you...

Finally, Xiao Qinyan shouted excitedly: "Cheers to Mr. Ke!"

Everyone echoed Xiao Qinyan and stood up with their wine glasses, but Ke Zheng was very disrespectful and just turned around and walked out with a flick of his sleeves.

In order to avoid embarrassment, the housekeeper Zhong Shu reacted quickly and asked people to come up to continue the performance. Xiao Qinyan put down his wine glass with a grim face and chased Ke Zheng out.

Zhou Chen took a sip of wine and watched the scene with a faint smile. Although Xiao Qinyan won the battle of power over Ke Zheng, Ke Zheng was very old-fashioned in many things. He looked down on Xiao Qinyan, so he didn't even put in the effort to be polite.

"Lord Zhongyong, I am ready to leave. What about you?"

Duke Anguo stood up and prepared to leave, and at the same time asked Zhou Chen a question.

Zhou Chen said: "No hurry, wait a little longer."

By this time, the birthday banquet had basically come to an end. Those who were not on good terms with Xiao Qinyan all stood up and prepared to leave, but many people stayed.

Zhou Chen was not in a hurry to leave because he knew that Xiao Qinyan would definitely have something to say to him later.

Sure enough, after a while, after Xiao Qinyan sent away most of the guests, he took the initiative to ask the butler Zhong Shu to find Zhou Chen and invite him to the side hall to discuss.

As soon as they met, Xiao Qinyan took the initiative to apologize: "Loyal and Brave Marquis, I just offended you, I am really sorry."

Now that he and Zhou Chen are partners, he naturally doesn't want to ruin their relationship because of such a small matter.

Of course, this is also because Zhou Chen’s status is high enough. If it were someone else with lower status, how could he bow his head?

Zhou Chen said: "Mr. Xiao is too serious, it's just some verbal advantage, it can't be regarded as true."

Xiao Qinyan said in a hateful voice: "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, I will definitely discipline my son strictly in the future and will not let him cause any trouble to you and Madam Song. I will never reveal anything about Madam Song."

Zhou Chen's eyes flashed with light, and he asked, "The Prime Minister is really well-informed."

"Average, average." Xiao Qinyan responded with a smile.

Zhou Chen chuckled. The fact that he helped Song Yinzhang escape from citizenship behind the scenes was not a secret at all. Xiao Qinyan had been planning in Tokyo for a long time, so it was not surprising that he knew about this.

What's more, he had told the emperor and the queen about Zhao Pan'er before, and Song Yinzhang was with Zhao Pan'er, so a little investigation would reveal the truth.

"Ke Zheng is leaving Beijing tomorrow. Aren't you, his disciple, going to see him off?" Xiao Qinyan suddenly asked.

Zhou Chen replied: "This is my business, so you don't need to worry about it, Mr. Xiao. I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave now."

"My Lord, take care."

As soon as Zhou Chen walked out of the gate of Xiao Mansion, he saw Song Yinzhang standing in a red dress holding a pipa.

"Master Hou!"

Zhou Chen asked: "Why are you here? Not with the people from the Jiaofangsi?"

Song Yinzhang said: "They haven't left yet. I don't want to stay, so I'm going to leave first."

In fact, she felt that Zhang Haohao's attitude towards her had changed, so she decided to leave first.

Although Zhang Haohao is mature, she also has a competitive spirit. Tonight is a good day that she has carefully prepared for for a long time, but she did not expect to be belittled by Mr. Ke and her faith was broken.

She knew very well in her heart that all this had nothing to do with Song Yinzhang. She also knew that she shouldn't and couldn't blame Song Yinzhang, but she just couldn't control her thoughts and her tone became a little dissatisfied.

Song Yinzhang, who was already quite sensitive, sensed something was wrong, so he chose to leave first.

"It is indeed inconvenient for a woman like you to stay here alone. In that case, you can take my carriage and I will take you back to Anyefang."

Song Yinzhang was delighted, but he hesitated and asked, "Will this be too much trouble for you, Lord?"

"I have to go anyway, it's on the way, come on, get in the car."

Zhou Chen had a good impression of the little girl Song Yinzhang. She seemed weak and soft, and looked like someone who was easy to bully.

He is not the kind of man who only loves one person in his life, and he also has a strong desire for women, so if possible, he doesn't mind accepting Song Yinzhang.

Of course, all this would have to happen after he and Zhao Pan'er had accomplished something good, and he would focus on the main task first. Even if he had some ideas about Song Yinzhang, he would seek Zhao Pan'er's consent at that time.

In the carriage, Song Yinzhang sat upright, stealing glances at Zhou Chen cautiously.

She already had a secret crush on Zhou Chen, and today Zhou Chen helped her a lot. If it weren't for Zhou Chen, who knows how she would have been bullied today.

"You performed very well at today's birthday banquet. It is a great blessing for you to be praised by Mr. Ke. After tonight, all the scholars in Tokyo will know your name, and you will become famous in Tokyo."

Song Yinzhang's performance today was indeed very good, especially his remarks against Xiao Wei, which made Zhou Chen look at him with new eyes.

Song Yinzhang whispered, "I just felt that I couldn't let you down, Lord Marquis. I didn't think about anything else."

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "No matter what, this is a good thing, but I still want to tell you a few things. It's worth being happy and proud to be praised by Mr. Ke, but you must also guard against arrogance and keep a calm mind. Fame and wealth are illusory. If you want to improve your pipa skills, you still have to rely on your own efforts. Do you understand?"

"I remember that, my Lord. Don't worry, I understand."

Song Yinzhang nodded her head solemnly. She might not take other people's words seriously, but she would keep Zhou Chen's words in mind.

After sending Song Yinzhang back to Anyefang, Zhou Chen did not go in.

"Tell Pan Er that I have to attend the morning court tomorrow and see Mr. Ke off, so I won't be going in."

"it is good."

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The next morning, after Zhou Chen attended the morning court, he went to the city gate to see Ke Zheng off.

Ke Zheng has been prime minister for more than ten years and has many disciples. When they learned that he was leaving the capital today, although he had strictly ordered that no one be seen off, countless people still flocked to him.

Zhou Chen met with Ke Zheng, who gave him some specific instructions and told him to serve the court well.