Chapter 41: Soul soothing.

On the top floor of Mengjiang Tower, melodious music was playing, and the bigwigs were toasting each other and flattering each other.

There were exquisite snacks and fruits on the table, and in his hands was aged wine, and there was a scantily clad woman accompanying him.

This banquet alone would cost tens of thousands of civilians a year’s hard-earned money.

Wei Haowen and Officer Wang were sitting side by side.

Two women, wearing only a thin gauze on their bodies, fell on Officer Wang, their faces flushed, and they seemed to have lost consciousness.

“Master Wang, are you satisfied?”

Wei Haowen toasted with a glass of wine, his old face full of smiles.

“Tsk, it’s okay.”

Officer Wang hugged the woman next to him tightly around the waist.

“It’s good to be able to catch Lord Wang’s eye,” Wei Haowen said cheerfully, “This is the woman I specially asked someone to find in the mortal world. She is beautiful and perfect for enjoying her now.”

“Then… Lord Wei, what should I do if these two women come to me?”

Officer Wang drew out his voice and asked as if “unintentionally”.

“Master Wang, why bother with this? They are just ordinary girls. You can get rid of them with some silver and gold coins.”

“Besides, isn’t this old man being watched by someone?”

Wei Haowen didn’t say anything else, just laughed, and both of them knew what he meant next.

“Master Wei is thoughtful, Master Wei is thoughtful!”

Official Wang burst into laughter, filled the glass with more wine, clinked their glasses together, and then drank it all in one gulp.

“Hey, Lord Wei is so careful in his work, he is indeed the youngest swordsman in the palace.”

Lord Wang wiped the corner of his mouth and said something praiseful.

Although Wei Haowen is already an old man, he is indeed the youngest and most talented one among the group of swordsmen in the palace.

“Lord Wang, thank you for your praise. I still need the help of Lord Wang and other lords, otherwise I don’t know how long I will have to wait!”

“Hahaha, that’s because Lord Wei is very powerful and has a deep background!”

“Thank you! Thank you!”

The two of them clinked glasses for a while and both were a little tipsy.

“Master Wei, where is your disciple?”

Officer Wang asked again “casually”.

“Master Wang, please wait a moment. My disciple will be here soon.”

Although Wei Haowen had a smile on his face, he was already cursing in his heart.

What on earth is this bitch hesitating about?

“Oh, there’s no need to rush.”

Officer Wang stroked his beard, with a smile on his face: “Your disciple must be making careful preparations. I think it is not a bad idea for you gentlemen to wait a little longer for her.”

“Thank you very much for your tolerance, Lord Wang.”

Wei Haowen bowed and drank the glass dry again.

At this moment, the sound of the zither suddenly stopped, and Hua Wenyan walked slowly towards them holding the zither.

“Miss Hua, you are finally here.”

Official Wang was the first to clap and shout, his eyes almost popping out.

She is so attractive when she wears a sword robe on weekdays, and after putting on a dress, her figure is so graceful that people can’t take their eyes off her.

“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.”

She put the guqin down and folded her hands in front of her stomach, just like she always did before playing: “What took so long?”

Someone asked loudly.

“My piano skills are not very good, and I am afraid that you adults will notice something wrong, so I practiced a few more times. Please forgive me.”

“Also, I heard that Lord Wang particularly likes the plum wine from Baiweiju, so I asked the servants to bring some more. It should be here in a little while.”

“That’s thoughtful, Miss Hua is thoughtful!”

Upon hearing that Hua Wenyan was “thinking” about him, Officer Wang naturally smiled.

“Then let’s get started quickly, the adults can’t wait.”

“OK.”

Hua Wenyan straightened her dress and sat down gracefully.

After taking a short deep breath, she placed her fingers on the strings of the zither.

“Buzz…” The fingertips gently plucked the strings, and the clear sound of the piano rang out, and Hua Wenyan was a little dazed.

I just played one side of it a moment ago, why does it feel… a little unfamiliar all of a sudden?

She closed her eyes, and her slender, white and tender fingers, like scallions, slowly stroked the strings.

Mengjiang Tower was so quiet.

The noise outside the building was blocked by the soundproof barrier.

At this moment, the breathing of those bureaucrats and nobles seemed to be quieter.

The sound of the piano was sometimes melodious and sometimes low, like the ups and downs of life.

Just when the sound reached its climax, it suddenly dropped again.

Hua Wenyan’s hands seemed to be pinching the strings in her heart, making everyone present immersed in her emotions.

The song ended quickly.

Hua Wenyan moved his hands away from the strings and closed his eyes.

It seemed that he, like the people around him, was still savoring the lingering sound of the music. “well!”

Officer Wang slowly clapped his hands.

The applause was sporadic at first, with only a few people clapping subconsciously, and then it became more and more frequent, until everyone present was cheering.

“As expected of the former ace piano girl of the Flower House!”

“Haha, Master Wei, your disciple is really talented!”

Wei Haowen smiled happily, as if he had grown proud, and kept toasting people.

“Master Wei, your apprentice is really good at playing the zither. Can you let her come to my place tonight and exchange ideas with the girls playing the zither in my mansion?”

Likewise, a voice full of desire will also be heard.

“Haha, of course, of course!”

Wei Haowen’s eyes lit up.

The person who spoke was a noble, and he was also one of the people he wanted to curry favor with.

“Ahem, Lord Hao, first come first served!”

Official Wang interrupted unhappily, “Sir Wei, I was at the banquet…” “Haha, I understand, I understand!”

“Master Hao, I am confused. I have already made an appointment with Master Wang. Please wait one more day.”

“It doesn’t matter, just wait one more day.”

Hua Wenyan was still sitting there, his face as calm as water.

“It’s just that, Miss Hua, your song… isn’t it a little inappropriate?”

A noble who had some knowledge of music theory spoke loudly.

“Although this piece of music is lingering and soul-stirring, it is a bit sad and not suitable for today’s blissful atmosphere.”

Hua Wenyan shook his head: “This song couldn’t be more appropriate, my lord.”

“You may not know that this piece of music was given to me by a musician. Including this time, I have only played it three times.”

“Oh? The pianist’s piece?”

The people present immediately became interested.

Painters and musicians are rare in the world, so the works that are preserved are naturally very touching.

“Excuse me, young lady, what is the name of this song?”

“……”

Hua Wenyan suddenly smiled faintly.

“Soul soothing.”

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“A-choo!”

Ren Bin suddenly sneezed. “hiss…..” Why did I sneeze again?

“My Lords, it’s a bit cold here on the lake, little girl, wrap yourself up in your cotton-padded jacket.”

The old man with a goatee, wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat, was holding a wine gourd in his hand and looked a little drunk.

“Old man, you are drunk. Are you going to flip the boat over and throw us all into the lake?”

Mo Yan joked on the side.

“Hip…Girl, don’t worry. I have rowed this boat for more than sixty years. I can row it casually with my eyes closed.”

“Old man, I will take you to the pavilion in the middle of the lake. It is full of lights and very beautiful.”

“Thank you very much, old man.”

Mo Yan was a little amused and sat back in her seat.

“Master, drink, drink!”

Chen Boyu rubbed Ren Bin’s arm, but he pushed him away in disgust.

“Got it. Don’t drink too much.”

He took out the wine jug reluctantly.

“Hey, no.”

“Um?”

Ren Bin frowned.

“Well, I always feel that drinking without any reason is a bit boring.”

He suddenly asked, “Old man, do you have beans for drinking?”

“Hiccup, no.”

“Then I’ll go buy some.”

“Daddy, I want more candied haws.”

Shuyao raised her hand.

“Okay, okay, Dad will go buy it.”

He stood up.

“I’ll lead you, but you can’t fly the sword.”

Yu Xian also stood up.

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I’m so tired.

I have to go to Xinei for all the final exams!