Rebirth of a Star General

The conversation between Yan Min'er and Mrs. Yan was overheard by a green-clothed woman on the side. The woman was a little younger than Yan Min'er and more beautiful and slender. She asked, "I heard that Mrs. Qiao's wife is a famous talented woman in Huzhou. I don't know. Are you looking good?"

Yan Min'er smiled, meaning she said, "Even if she is a famous and talented girl, she can't compare to our Jiyang's Axiu."

Lingxiu is the beloved daughter of Ling Dianyi, the official book office of the palace. She was able to write poetry at the age of five, and became famous as Jiyang at the age of seven. She was proficient in all aspects of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she was weak and beautiful when she was born. In the city of Jiyang, it is really thriving. When I first heard that another talented woman came from Huzhou, I was eager to compare.

A girl on the other side heard the words, covered her mouth and sneered: "Why should Axiu be compared with the merchant's wife, she has not surrendered her status. I can't tell if the name of a talented girl is a lie, but it is just to add a layer to herself. golden clothes."

Ling Xiu also smiled: "If Mr. Qiao really stayed in Jiyang, he would not be a businessman in the future."

"A businessman is a businessman. The stench of copper is deep in his bones, and it can't be covered by a change of clothes." Yan Min'er said contemptuously, "After all, it's hard to be elegant."

The girls laughed together. At this time, someone said, "Cui Zhong has arrived!"

Everyone looked up and saw a middle-aged man coming from the end of the long pavilion by the lake. Wearing a black military uniform, he was in high spirits. When he reached the entrance of the pavilion, he handed the spear in his hand to his subordinates and said with a smile, "Everyone has arrived."

Everyone got up in a hurry to return the gift to Cui Yuezhi.

In Jiyang, Cui Yuezhi can be said to be under one person and more than ten thousand people, so inside and outside the palace, he must sell his face. Cui Yuezhi turned around and asked Zhong Fu, "Huanqing, have they arrived?"

"I have already sent someone to invite it." Zhong Fu smiled and said, "It should be there soon."

Yesterday, Cui Yuezhi was discussing matters with the princess in the palace. He accidentally drank a few more glasses and stayed in the palace. This morning, I continued to quarrel with the old stubborn, and I haven't seen this nephew yet. He touched his chin and said, "I don't know how my nephew was born? Does it look like a big brother? How similar is it to me?"

Zhong Fu was hesitant to say anything, and to be honest, that Mr. Qiao's whole body, apart from his gender, really had no resemblance to the Cui family.

"I heard that the child was raised in a merchant's family," Cui Yuezhi was a little worried, "Although I don't mind this, but these nobles in the city value their status the most, and I just hope they don't underestimate themselves."

Zhong Fu still wanted to speak. At the end of the pavilion, a servant from the Cui family came over and said, "Master Qiao, Madam Qiao is here—"

Everyone looked up subconsciously.

But at the end of the long pavilion, on the edge of the lake, two people walked side by side. One man and one woman are both very young. The man is tall, tall and straight as jade, dressed in dark blue embroidered black gold python brocade robes, very elegant, blue silk tied with green jade hairpins, delicate and bright eyebrows, graceful moonlight appearance, only slightly A little indifferent. The woman standing beside him was smiling, bright and cute, and the clothes she was wearing didn't know what material it was made of. At first, it was just plain white. As she walked, some blue, purple, gold and pink colors appeared. Dreamlike, very moving.

The two of them are very good in appearance and demeanor, and they are strangely compatible. Standing together, they just feel that they are indescribably right. For a time, everyone in the pavilion was stunned.

Is this a businessman from a businessman who smells like copper?

How can a businessman have such an extraordinary demeanor?

Cui Yuezhi was also stunned, is this his eldest brother's son?

His eldest brother's appearance is 70% similar to him, not to mention handsome, it is difficult to achieve the word slender, this... it is also too good-looking.

Yan Min'er was stunned, and suddenly, her face became extremely ugly. She knew these two people. This woman was the one who made her lose face in Xiuluofang that day. This man... was the one who laughed at her for being too dark. After she returned to the house later, she couldn't swallow this breath. She never expected that these two were the nephew and niece-in-law that Cui Yuezhi found.

She was so angry that she almost vomited blood.

Ling Xiu's gaze fell on Xiao Jue, looking a little crazy, and only muttered: "There is such a good-looking man in the world..."

Jiyang is different from Shuojing. The heroine is beautiful and pungent, and the man is masculine and brave. It is probably vaguely expensive. Just like Lingxiu, a talented woman is very popular in Jiyang, and a man like Xiao Jue is handsome and elegant. , is really rare. Immediately on the spot, all the female relatives who had not left the cabinet stared at him like a wolf staring at meat.

He Yan also noticed these covetous eyes, and cursed secretly in his heart, Xiao Jue's face really attracts bees and butterflies wherever he goes.

After the two of them, Lin Shuanghe also followed. At first, everyone thought he was a relative or friend of Xiao Jue, but when they found out that he was the housekeeper, they were shocked.

I didn't expect that in Huzhou, the conditions of being a housekeeper were so harsh.

Cui Yuezhi arranged for Xiao Jue and He Yan to sit at the lower right side of his long table.

"Huan Qing," Cui Yuezhi looked at him with a smile, "I really didn't expect you to be so good-looking."

It really gives Cui's father a face. In Jiyang City, there is no one who is more outstanding than the young man in front of him. In his early years, Cui Yuezhi was laughed at behind his back as a "round ball". He was vulgar and fat. Before Qiao Huanqing came back, he heard about Jiyang. There are rumors in the city, waiting to see another "little fat ball", who knows... it's too long!

The Cui family is ashamed, good!

Xiao Jue nodded calmly.

Cui Yuezhi's eyes fell on He Yan again, and he said with a smile, "My niece-in-law looks young, how old is she this year?"

He Yan said, "It's almost seventeen."

"Seventeen is good." The more Cui Yuezhi looked at He Yan, the more satisfied he became. She was beautiful. This nephew and niece's daughter-in-law are both good-looking, and the children who want to be born in the future will be even more beautiful. The blood of the Cui family will definitely be stronger from generation to generation. . Thinking of this, I felt very relieved, and even wanted to go to the ancestral hall to put two incense sticks on my eldest brother. It was really God's blessing.

"Today's Huxin Banquet is specially designed to cleanse the two of you." Cui Yuezhi said with a smile, "Do you think it's okay?"

Xiao Jue said: "Very good, thank you uncle."

This "uncle" immediately pleased Cui Yuezhi, his face was about to laugh, and he just said to everyone: "You can see, this is the only seedling of my dead elder brother, my nephew of Cui Mou!"

The guests immediately raised their glasses, complimenting things like "extraordinary appearance" and "deep graceful people", and congratulations on the reunion of Cui Yue's family, and so on.

Cui Yuezhi became more and more happy, and ordered the dishes to be served, and the banquet began.

Jiyang does not have the habit of different tables for men and women. Cui Yuezhi asked Xiao Jue a lot of things related to these years, and he talked about He Yan.

"I heard that the nephew and the niece-in-law were married not long ago?"

"We got married in Huzhou last October." Xiao Jue said calmly, "It's less than half a year."

Cui Yuezhi gave an "oh" and said regretfully, "It's a pity I didn't see it with my own eyes." He patted Xiao Jue's shoulder: "If I can see your marriage with my own eyes, then I will die without regrets. ."

"What's your niece's family doing?" Cui Yuezhi asked, "Huzhou is too far from Jiyang, so many things are hard to inquire about."

He Yan replied as he had explained before: "Yuyan is just an ordinary family, thanks to the respect of the son."

"Ordinary people?" The expressions of the people in the seat were different, and this was the common people's home. The world always thinks that even though Qiao Huanqing was born in a businessman, he is extremely rich, and money can make a ghost run the mill, not to mention that he was born so well, if he married the daughter of a small official family, it would be more than enough, but he married an ordinary family like Wen Yuyan. No money and no power, why? If it is said that Wen Yuyan's beauty is valued, it is enough to ask to be a concubine, why be a wife?

When the girls looked at He Yan, there was a hint of envy and jealousy in their eyes.

Ling Xiu's gaze turned slightly and landed on Xiao Jue's face. The young student, who was already handsome and handsome, sat lazily at the moment, but because of the occasional indifference at that point, it became more and more tempting. The city boys all competed.

She looked at He Yan again, but she was the daughter of an ordinary family. In terms of appearance and identity, how could she be comparable to herself? A trace of unwillingness came to mind, Wen Yuyan was not worthy of Qiao Huanqing at all, only herself should stand side by side with Qiao Huanqing.

She stood up and said softly, "Today, it is a good thing for Master Cui to find a family member. Axiu is not talented, so I am willing to compose a song for Master Cui to express my congratulations." Xiao Jue crossed his body, revealing a shy smile.

The young men in the banquet were overjoyed when they heard the words, and stared at Ling Xiu with burning eyes.

Jiyangcheng girls have always been bold, confident and lively. If they have outstanding talents, they will not be ashamed to show them in front of everyone. It's just that Lingxiu is different from everyone else. He never likes to take the initiative to express himself. Even at a banquet, he has to push things back and forth.

It is the first time that she is so active today, and it is her best piano skill, which makes people look forward to it.

Cui Yuezhi was also very happy, and waved his hand: "Okay! Axiu also opened our eyes today. If you play well, uncle will give you a big gift!"

Mrs. Ling and Mrs. Ling smiled, and they were not surprised by such a beautiful thing. After all, the entire Jiyang City knew that Ling Xiu was unparalleled in talent.

The next person quickly fetched a piano.

This qin is also emerald green, like spring grass and green, and she is wearing a light green gauze, which is really like the charm in spring. Ten slender fingers, incense bathing hands, gently plucking the strings.

She played "Late Spring".

The spring breeze is proud of the horses and Wulinger, and when the warm sun is in the West Lake in March, the orchestra touches the water orioles flower market. The mountain passes an inch and frowns, and the willow smoke piles on the temples...

The sound of the violin is pleasant, and it touches people's ears, making people addicted to hearing it. He Yan is also the same. I just think that this girl is really skillful. Comparing her own plucking movements, she can break the strings accidentally, let alone use it. Mention a full tune.

It's amazing.

She was intoxicated, glanced, but saw that Xiao Jue did not move, only lowered her head to drink tea, could not help touching him, and whispered: "Why don't you listen?"

Xiao Jue: "I'm listening."

"Then why didn't you sound good?"

"What does it sound like?"

He Yan pouted towards the other end, "Just like them."

The young men present, and even some of the older sons, all looked at Ling Xiu in a daze, as if they were about to drown in the sound of the piano, and all eyes flashed with admiration. Xiao Jue looked back and said coldly, "Boring."

"You are really difficult to serve." He Yan muttered softly, "I think she sounds good, and she looks good. If I can meet such a girl, I must be very happy?"

"Extremely happy?" Xiao Jue suddenly smiled, looked at her, and said with great interest, "I hope you will be as happy as you will in the future."

He Yan didn't understand what he meant, and only said, "I will naturally be happy next time."

When the two of them were talking, Ling Xiu had already finished playing the song. She looked at Xiao Jue, but saw Xiao Jue turn her head sideways and talk to He Yan, the corners of her lips curved as if they were joking. Seeing this scene, Ling Xiu felt a little surprised. Shen, more and more unwilling.

When she got up, the people around her praised her, and Cui Yuezhi also smiled and said, "Axiu, you play this qin. But the lingering sound lingers, three, no, nine days!"

No one would deny the sound of her violin. Ling Xiu looked at Xiao Jue again, but when she saw the young man bowing his head and drinking tea, he never glanced at her. On the other hand, "Wen Yuyan" beside him looked at him with a smile, as if mocking.

Lingxiu's smile was a little stiff, but after a moment, she said humbly, "How dare Axiu make an axe, I heard that Mrs. Qiao from Huzhou is a well-known local talented girl, and she has an excellent piano skill. Since she is here today, can Axiu be able to make it? Did you get to know him?" After saying that, he stared at He Yan expectantly, "Let everyone see how exquisite your wife's piano skills are."

He Yan was watching happily, but when she heard the words, she was stunned. Why did she suddenly mention her? Wen Yuyan's piano skills are superb? Yeah? Why doesn't she know?

He Yan looked at Lin Shuanghe as if asking for help. This was her husband. Lin Shuanghe didn't start as if nothing had happened.

"I don't think...it's not necessary..." He Yan said loudly, "Miss Axiu's piano skills are already very good, so I don't need to do anything more."

"How can you say it's unnecessary?" Ling Xiu looked at He Yan very sincerely, "A Xiu really wants to listen to Madam's violin."

He Yan: "..."

Her piano sound? The sound of her piano can exorcise evil spirits, but it is not for appreciation!

When Ling Xiu saw He Yan's face showing embarrassment, she couldn't help but feel proud. Thinking of Wen Yuyan's talent and talent she had heard before, I'm afraid it was also a pretense. If she could make a fool of herself in front of everyone today, it would be a joke in Jiyang City.

Yan Min'er, who has always been with Lingxiu's needle on Maimang, couldn't help but gloat at this scene. Previously in Xiuluofangli, although Xiao Jue's sarcastic words, Yan Min'er put the blame on He Yan's head, a woman who is probably admired by such a good man always looks particularly eye-catching, especially when she When it doesn't seem to have anything special, it makes people feel even more unworthy of the name.

He Yan looked at Xiao Jue beside him, Xiao Jue was drinking tea unhurriedly with a calm expression.

No wonder he said just now, "I hope you can be as happy as you are in the future." He had already guessed that this scene would happen? How did he know? This kind of strange idea is unpredictable, but Xiao Jue can see it? Can't read minds? He Yan muttered in his heart, reached under the table, tugged his sleeve secretly, and whispered, "Can you help me?"

Xiao Jue said calmly, "Didn't you learn it before?"

"I didn't learn it," He Yan said, "Lin Shuanghe taught me before, and he said that I was pretty good, but I just heard this girl play it well, and I don't think I played it right."

This is a euphemism, but in fact, it is not just wrong, it is simply wrong.

"You don't know how to draw and calligraphy," he said. "Apart from being kidnapped, what else can you do?"

He Yan hesitantly said, "A big stone is broken in your chest?"

But she can't just show others how to break the boulders in situ!

Xiao Jue: "..."

"If I reveal the stuff, we all have to finish the game, do me a favor," He Yan begged him: "Captain, young master, second son Xiao, husband?"

This "husband" obviously disgusted Xiao Jue, and he said, "Speak well."

He Yan: "Then I'll take it as your promise."

The voices of the two of them were very low, and in the eyes of everyone, He Yan seemed to be coquettish to Xiao Jue, and Xiao Jue was very indulgent.

Cui Yuezhi smiled and said, "What? Yuyan doesn't want to play the piano?"

"To tell you the truth, after we got married, I made an agreement with my wife. My wife is very good at playing the piano and can only play it for me." Xiao Jue said lightly, "So today, I'm afraid it won't be as this girl wishes. "

Everyone was stunned, and He Yan was also stunned for a moment. He never expected that Xiao Jue would come up with this reason. But think about it, this reason is very good, after all, if you use other reasons to prevaricate once, there will always be a next time. This reason was blocked even next time. After all, it was for no reason, so why would people betray the agreement.

Ling Xiu's expression was stiff, looking at the young woman sitting next to the young man, she couldn't take a sigh of relief, and said with a smile, "But today is the day when Young Master and Lord Cui reunite, so many people, it's not a big deal to make an exception. "

"My agreement with Mrs. is unshakable." Xiao Jue gave her a light look: "You must listen, I can do it for you." At the end of the sentence, his tone became indifferent, already impatient.

Ling Xiu was also taken aback by his chill, and he didn't dare to speak for a while, but Cui Yuezhi relieved himself and said with a smile, "Huanqing can also play the piano?"

"Just a little bit."

"Then I want to listen to Huanqing's qin sound today," Cui Yuezhi laughed, "My Cui family has practiced martial arts for generations, and there has never been such an elegant person! Zhong Fu, wipe the qin again."

"No," Xiao Jue said, "Steward Lin, bring Wanxiang Qin."

Xiao Jue usually pays attention to the things he uses. He Yan means what he knows, but it can fall into the eyes of the unsuspecting, especially Ling Xiu. Biting his lip. Reluctantly, he sat back in his seat.

Lin Shuanghe quickly brought Xiao Jue's Wanxiang Qin.

He Yan still remembered this Wanxiang qin. Before she went to Liangzhou Wei to pretend to be Cheng Lisu, she was drunk and crushed the qin. Xiao Jue took it to Liangzhou to repair it. Just by looking at it, I knew that it was worth a lot of money. Fortunately, Xiao Jue didn't let her lose money.

She vaguely remembered hearing Xiao Jue play the piano, but she was half-drunk after all, and her memory became blurred. Now that she saw this piano, the drunken memories flooded into her mind.

The man sat in front of the piano, burning incense and bathing his hands. Different from Lingxiu's deliberate manipulation, he seemed to be much more lazy and casual, with a bit of indifference. If you are a very old person who plays the piano, it is actually impossible to do so smoothly.

At a certain moment, He Yan seemed to see the romantic boy lying on a loquat tree in the Xianchang Pavilion back then.

But he finally grew up.

The strings are plucked.

His hands were slender and well-jointed, and they were very beautiful. They landed on the strings and made a beautiful sound. The sound of this song is different from the "Late Spring" that Ling Xiu just played. It is different from the cheerfulness of "Late Spring". There is a light sense of disappointment in the tranquility, like the river lit by the bright moon, surging into the distance.

He played "Jiang Yue".

This piece is very difficult, and it tests one's piano skills. He Yan once heard it played by one person, her master Liu Buwan. However, when Liu Buwang played, it was more of a memory or a loss, and Xiao Jue's feeling of playing was different from Liu Buwang.

Handsome men who do elegant things are always particularly noticeable. Even Ling Xiu, who was just frightened by Xiao Jue, Yan Miner, who was mocked by Xiao Jue before, or even more others, couldn't help but immerse themselves in the sound of his piano at this moment.

He Yan is no exception.

When he played the piano, his dish-like eyelashes drooped down, covering the indifference in his eyes, leaving only gentleness, excessively handsome facial features, and slightly pursed thin lips, which seemed restrained and moving.

He Yan thought, in this world, it's really hard to see someone better and better-looking than him.

When the song ended, Xiao Jue withdrew his hand.

Everyone stared at him, silent for a while.

Without his song "Jiang Yue", Ling Xiu's "Late Spring" would have been excellent. But after the comparison, Lingxiu's qin skills seemed mediocre and not so amazing.

Whether it is male or female, staring at Xiao Jue, there is only one confusion in his heart at this moment. It is not that Qiao Huanqing from Huzhou was adopted by a merchant's family, but now it seems that the information is wrong. Such a person does not look like a merchant. The family can support it.

Cui Yuezhi's face became longer, and the more he looked at Xiao Jue, the more satisfied he became. He laughed and said, "Huanqing, this song of yours has left us all stunned! Originally, Her Royal Highness always said that Axiu's piano skills were Jiyang's. No. 1 in the city, next time I bring you into the palace with you, if Her Royal Highness listens to your piano, she will definitely praise you!"

When everyone heard this, their thoughts were different. Since Cui Yuezhi mentioned the princess, that is to say, he wanted to bring Qiao Huanqing into the palace. In this case, it cannot be regarded as an ordinary merchant...

Xiao Jue smiled slightly, glanced at He Yan with her deep pupils, and said lightly: "It's ugly, in fact, my piano skills are less than one-tenth of Madam's."

"Really?" Cui Yuezhi looked at He Yan in surprise, "How good is that!"

He Yan's face turned red.

Weird.