The assembled crowd all pricked up their ears, eager to hear what tune Fang Er would sing.
Even Chai Yue in the house opened her window out of curiosity, with Empress Changsun standing beside her.
"What, your man can sing too?"
Chai Yue, her face flushed, nodded. "Reporting to Auntie, my husband even composed a military song for the Heavenly Fire Army before, it was very pleasant to hear."
Fang Er had already straightened his body and faced the direction of Chai Yue's boudoir.
After clearing his throat, he began to sing.
Spring warm flowers bloom, taking away winter's sorrow
A romantic breeze blows
Every love song suddenly has meaning
It was on that day I suddenly met you
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Listen to me
Hand in hand, walk with me
Creating a happy life
Yesterday is too late
Tomorrow will be a pity
Will you marry me today?
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A wedding anthem from later generations was sung by Fang Er with clear pronunciation.
He had even specially changed the word "now" in the lyrics to "that day."
Chai Yue's girlfriends widened their eyes, looking at Fang Er in disbelief.
Changsun Ling'er, who had prepared to accompany him, was stunned. She didn't know how to play this melody!
Music in the Tang Dynasty was not very abundant, generally passed down through many years, and when singing, the lyrics could be altered.
This was why she had conceived the idea of accompanying Fang Er.
However, she had never heard this melody before.
Although the content of the lyrics was straightforward, the melody and charm were truly heart-stirring.
Changsun Ling'er, her face flushed, rose from her stool and curtsied to Fang Er.
"Lord Liaodong, you are truly talented. Ling'er has never heard this melody before, so I was lost in thought. May I ask Lord Liaodong to sing it again?"
"This song is too beautiful. Ling'er wishes to transcribe the music, please grant her this wish, my Lord!"
The other girls exchanged glances, knowing that Changsun Ling'er was the most skilled musician among them.
Few melodies could pique her interest.
After exchanging glances, they all bowed to Fang Er.
"Please grant Sister Ling'er your wish, Lord Liaodong."
Fang Er:.......
Thinking to himself, what if he opened a concert at Zui Xian Lou?
"My dear young ladies, there is no need for such ceremony. You are all sisters of Yue'er, how could I possibly refuse you?"
After speaking, he looked at Changsun Ling'er. "I shall begin now."
Changsun Ling'er, blushing, nodded. What was she doing?
His song was sung for Yue'er, yet she seemed to have become addicted. Oh, how embarrassing.
Suppressing her shyness, she placed her hands on the zither strings and listened intently to Fang Er's melody.
Fang Er, meanwhile, deliberately slowed his singing speed, allowing her to follow the already unhurried rhythm.
Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin, the four of them, were dumbfounded.
Especially Changsun Chong. Was this truly his sister?
And when did his elder brother learn such a skill? No, he had to beg him to teach him later.
Heh heh~~!
Changsun Ling'er, as expected of someone skilled in music, quickly grasped the rhythm on the second rendition.
Her fingers plucked back and forth on the zither strings, and clear zither notes resounded throughout the Chai manor.
Even Chai Shao, who by custom should not have appeared, emerged from his room.
"This Changsun girl is quite something!"
Meanwhile, Chai Yue inside the house felt her heart melting, wanting to rush out and say, "I'll go with you."
Empress Changsun was also captivated by the joyous love song, unconsciously recalling her own wedding to Li Shimin.
She muttered to herself, "Why doesn't Erlang sing such heart-stirring tunes?"
The four maids in the room, their eyes filled with a springlike mist, watched Fang Er from the window.
"Is this the son-in-law? His singing is so beautiful. Thinking they could hear it often after accompanying the bride, their bodies felt weak."
Yes, accompanying the bride.
In this era, when a prominent family married off a daughter, they would always accompany her with a few maids.
These maids were those familiar and close to the bride from her maiden home, and on the other hand, they also had the obligation of being concubines, equivalent to unacknowledged secondary wives.
After the second rendition, Changsun Ling'er pressed the zither notes and rose, bowing deeply to Fang Er.
"Thank you for granting my wish, my Lord."
After speaking, she turned to her companions. "Sisters, do you still have any riddles?"
The other girls exchanged glances and then shook their heads. "Please proceed, my Lord. It is better for us not to embarrass ourselves."
Just as Fang Er was about to enter, Changsun Ling'er extended her hand. "My Lord, you can enter, but the toll fee cannot be skipped."
Saying this, she smiled playfully at Fang Er.
Changsun Chong covered his forehead. "It's over. I feel like my sister is in danger!"
Fang Er took out a few small gold ingots from his embrace. "Thank you, young ladies, for letting me pass."
They were all daughters of wealthy and influential families, and they were also aware of Fang Er's wealth, so they did not react too strongly to these small ingots of gold.
After receiving the gold ingots, the girls moved aside and cleared the way.
"Yue'er, your man is here to pick you up!"
Changsun Ling'er shouted into the house.
Chai Yue, blushing, slammed the window shut with a bang.
Empress Changsun looked at her niece and chuckled.
"What? Have you forgotten how entranced you were just now?"
"Auntie, don't say it!"
Chai Yue quickly placed the bridal veil on her head, covering her flushed face.
Fang Er walked to the door of the boudoir and gently knocked.
His hand landed on the door, but he didn't know what to say. He had already forgotten everything Hua Niang had taught him.
After knocking a few times, he said somewhat awkwardly, "Um, can you open the door?"
The four maids inside immediately burst into laughter. "This son-in-law is too cute!"
One maid, emboldened, walked behind the door. "Son-in-law, this is not according to the rules."
"Uh, rules?" Fang Er thought for a long time but couldn't recall what the rules were. Finally, he took out a few gold ingots from his embrace and quickly slipped them through the door crack.
Then, he didn't forget to ask, "Is this what you mean?"
Silence fell upon the room.
Finally, Chai Yue couldn't stand it. "Alright, Bing'er, don't make it difficult for him."
Empress Changsun smiled and tapped her forehead. "You!"
The four maids stepped forward, opened the door, and let Fang Er in.
Looking at Chai Yue, who was wearing a red veil and ornate robes, Fang Er directly said, "Yue'er, let's go home!"
He had no problem with plagiarizing, but when it came to original creation, Fang Er was stumped.
Empress Changsun in the room could no longer hold back her laughter, her body shaking with mirth.
The maids also covered their mouths and giggled secretly.
Fang Er was bewildered. "What? Did I say something wrong?"
He didn't realize that it wasn't that he said something wrong, but rather that he hadn't said anything right at all!
However, fortunately, Empress Changsun did not make things difficult for him. She directly helped Chai Yue up and placed her hand into Fang Er's.
"On behalf of the Grand Princess, I hand Yue'er over to you. You must treat her well from now on. If Yue'er suffers any injustice, you will see how I punish you!"
As she spoke, Empress Changsun's expression became stern.
Fang Er nodded repeatedly. "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will treat Yue'er well."
Empress Changsun raised her delicate eyebrows and let out a cold snort. "What did you call me?"
"Auntie, hehe, Auntie! Your junior is mistaken."
Fang Er quickly apologized.
"Alright, I won't delay your auspicious time. Hurry and depart."
ps: First update