Xiao Wei left in anger, but Uncle Zhong, the housekeeper, looked helpless.
He is Xiao Qinyan's most trusted old slave. He has stayed in the Xiao family for decades, so he knows the people in the Xiao family very well.
Although as a slave, he should not talk about his master, but he had to admit that this eldest son really did not inherit the master's style in terms of his style. If the Xiao Mansion was handed over to him, he would definitely fall.
I won’t say it before, but on an occasion like today, as the host, how can you be in tit-for-tat with your guests?
Not to mention that the other party is the famous Zhongyong Marquis Zhou Chen. Even the elder Xiao Qinyan is polite to Zhou Chen. How can you, who has no fame in Xiaofu Yamen, have the confidence and confidence to ridicule the dignified Marquis?
But he couldn't control Xiao Wei, so in the end he could only sigh and ask his maid to lead Zhang Haohao and Song Yinzhang to touch up their makeup, and then quietly walked into the hall.
Zhou Chen sat for a while and still didn't see Gu Qianfan's appearance. He was sure that Gu Qianfan probably wouldn't come.
Jiaofangsi has performed multiple programs in a row, and now it’s time for the finale.
Taking advantage of the free time of substitution, Xiao Qinyan, who was sitting at the top, chuckled and said, "Do you want to listen to Mrs. Zhang's wonderful voice that the official personally praised?"
Everyone applauded and agreed very much.
"Okay, okay."
"If you want to be praised by officials, of course you have to listen to it."
"Yes, I have heard Mrs. Zhang's wonderful voice a long time ago, and today I finally have the opportunity to hear it."
Amid the applause of the crowd, Zhang Haohao led Song Yinzhang into the hall and among the crowd.
Zhang Haohao stood in the middle, and Song Yinzhang sat behind Zhang Haohao, gently plucked the pipa and started playing.
Zhang Haohao chose an imperial poem, so as soon as he opened his mouth, everyone's attention was attracted, and they all looked at Zhang Haohao.
As the courtesan of the Jiaofang Division, Zhang Haohao was able to become famous in a prosperous capital like Tokyo, and was highly praised by officials. Naturally, her ability was not an exaggeration.
Her voice is indeed outstanding. Although she is only accompanied by the pipa, her singing voice is still melodious and outstanding.
The performance has reached its finale, and naturally the serving of food has also come to the last main course.
Xiao Wei, as the eldest son of the Xiao Mansion, personally led his servants to serve the dishes to the princes, while he himself walked to Ke Zheng, who was in charge.
"Mr. Ke, this is the camel my father finally brought from the Western Regions."
But Ke Zheng was listening to the music with his eyes closed. When he heard his words, he didn't even open his eyes. He stretched out his hand and waved to him, signaling him to go away.
This contemptuous attitude immediately made Xiao Wei furious, and he asked regardless: "Don't you want to take a bite?"
Xiao Qinyan was so angry that his tooth ached. He didn't expect that his son could be so stupid. What are his eyes for? He had no eyesight at all?
Ke Zheng opened his eyes impatiently, looked at the hump on the table, and said contemptuously: "I have never been a fan of the people, so please don't disturb me while I listen to music."
Xiao Wei's face turned red, and he was so embarrassed that he didn't know where to look. He happened to catch Zhou Chen's gaze, and he immediately felt that Zhou Chen was mocking him and laughing at him.
Zhou Chen didn't know that Young Master Xiao would have so many dramas in his heart. He really thought it was funny. I'm afraid this guy really has a brain problem. He showed off his hump in front of Ke Zheng. He really thought you were Xiao Qin.
Yan, who would give you face?
It's not good for you to provoke anyone, but you choose to provoke the selfless Xianggong Ke. You are asking for trouble.
Regardless of whether he has ability or ability, his sharp eyesight makes people wonder whether he is Xiao Qinyan's kind.
Coincidentally, Zhang Haohao's song ended at this time, but at this time, he no longer paid attention to Zhang Haohao. They all looked upward in unison.
Zhang Haohao kept a smile on his face, but there was depression in his smile.
It was not easy for me to get such an opportunity to sing in front of the court officials, and I was thinking of using this to make my reputation more famous.
But this Xiao Yanei repeatedly ruined her good deeds. He was innocently implicated at the door before, and now he caused trouble while he was singing. How could Mr. Xiao have such a stupid son for a generation of outstanding people?
Zhang Haohao is from a poor background. She has been able to get through to this level because of more than just her looks and voice. Her intelligence and abilities are no less than those of men. How could she not see that Xiao Wei is a complete loser.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the hall was awkward and stagnant, Xiao Qinyan immediately changed the topic and asked: "Mr. Ke, do you think this music sounds good to your ears?"
Xiao Wei looked ugly and took the opportunity to walk away.
Ke Zheng replied calmly: "I can't sing well, but my pipa is pretty good."
The officials all praised Zhang Haohao's singing voice, but when it came to him, it was nothing more than that, but no one thought it was any different. Although the official status of the Song Dynasty was high, the status of the ministers was not low, especially people like Ke Zheng.
, even the officials dare to fight, there is nothing else they dare not say.
Zhang Haohao looked very embarrassed when he heard this. He tried hard to maintain his emotions, for fear that he would lose control and anger the noble man.
Song Yinzhang was expressionless. She rarely participated in such scenes, and she didn't quite understand what Ke Zheng's compliment meant to her.
Qi Mu, who had always had no sense of presence and didn't speak much, suddenly spoke.
"Ke Gong is famous all over the world for his calligraphy. He was also a master of music in his early years. It is really not easy to win Ke Gong's praise."
Song Yinzhang, no matter how naive she was, could hear such straightforward words. She bowed to Ke Zheng and thanked him: "Thank you, Mr. Ke, for your compliment."
Xiao Qinyan followed the trend and said: "In that case, let's ask Madam Song to play another song."
"Thank you Mr. Xiao!"
No matter how unwilling Zhang Haohao was, he could only go down with a smiling face, so Song Yinzhang was the only one left in the field.
Everyone present applauded and welcomed, but Xiao Wei suddenly spoke at this time.
"Just listening to the pipa is so boring. Someone needs to be there to help."
As he spoke, he looked directly at Zhou Chen and said slowly: "Zhongyong Hou Lord Zhou, I have long heard that you are our young general of the Song Dynasty. Even the officials are very impressed, especially on the battlefield. If you are invincible, you must have great swordsmanship. Why not follow the example of Mrs. Gongsun and Lei Haiqing from the previous dynasty and perform a sword dance to celebrate my father's birthday? This will also be a good story."
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was silent. Almost everyone in the hall looked at Xiao Wei with incredulous eyes. They were all shocked by Xiao Wei's words.
Xiao Qinyan, who was sitting at the top, had a look of disbelief on his face as the hand holding the wine trembled and the wine spilled all over the floor.
What do you think about letting Lord Zhou Chen perform live? You bastard.
However, someone soon showed an expression as if they were watching a show, and turned their eyes on Xiao Qinyan and Zhou Chen with great interest.
Although everyone can guess that it is impossible for Xiao Qinyan to order his son to do such a stupid thing, after all, he is in the Xiao Mansion now, and Xiao Wei represents Xiao Qinyan to a certain extent.
Xiao Qin said that he was at odds with the newly wealthy Marquis Zhongyong?
Xiao Qinyan has now replaced Ke Zheng. In terms of power, he can definitely be regarded as the prime minister. He has a high and powerful position and is the true minister-in-law.
Although Zhou Chen is not as good as Xiao Qinyan, he is not someone that Xiao Qinyan can bully at will, because Zhou Chen is not only deeply trusted by officials, but also has a strong prestige in the military. He is also the hereditary founding marquis. Respected status.
More importantly, there is no overlap or contact between the two people in terms of their responsibilities, and there is absolutely no reason for them to become political enemies.
So many people don't understand why Xiao Wei did this.
Could it be because of the relationship between Zhou Chen and Mr. Ke? But this is too ridiculous.
Under the gaze of everyone, Zhou Chen, the person involved, sat there expressionless and indifferently. He even raised his wine glass and toasted Ke Zheng.
Ke Zheng ignored Xiao Qinyan's toast, but responded to Zhou Chen's toast with a smile.
Zhou Chen and Ke Zheng's indifferent attitude made Xiao Wei even more angry.
Just when the atmosphere was stagnant and the needle drop could be heard, Song Yinzhang, who had been ignored, suddenly spoke.
"inappropriate!"
As Song Yinzhang spoke, the atmosphere in the place suddenly relaxed, and everyone involuntarily looked at her, very surprised, wondering why she suddenly intervened in the conflict between Xiao Wei and Zhou Chen.
Song Yinzhang took a breath and hugged Pipa tightly. If she was a little scared just now, now she is not scared at all.
She knew that no one here could afford to offend her, especially Xiao Yanei, who was also the son of Xianggong Xiao. Their identities were as different as clouds and mud.
But Xiao Wei said bad things about Zhou Chen and wanted to humiliate Zhou Chen. This was what she couldn't bear. It made her even more angry than insulting her.
"Mencius said that if there are no rules, there will be no square. Lord Zhongyong is the hereditary and irreplaceable founder of the country. He is a young general of the Song Dynasty. In the past, he was awarded the title of second-class Jinshi. His status is noble. How can he be compared with actors like me? Isn’t it insulting to be polite?”
"Besides, in the previous dynasty, Auntie Gongsun and Lei Haiqing only performed together to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Tang Ming. Even though Mr. Xiao has been blessed with great blessings, we still ask Xiao Yanei to be cautious."
Although the voice was weak, it was sonorous and powerful, directly touching people's hearts and making everyone present change their colors.
Xiao Wei, in particular, got up in anger, his face turned livid, and he yelled angrily.
"What nonsense!"
But Song Yinzhang was not afraid at all, and instead said loudly: "The character of a scholar-bureaucrat weighs more than a thousand pounds. What he said in the Yamen was inappropriate first. I am just pointing out the facts. What is nonsense?"
"you……"
Xiao Wei was speechless by the rebuke. He pointed at Song Yinzhang and was speechless.
Ke Zheng, who was on the high seat, sat upright and looked at Song Yinzhang for the first time. Song Yinzhang's words just now resonated with him and shocked him.
Especially when he saw Song Yinzhang, who was not afraid of authority, looked straight ahead and never bowed her head, he felt that this little lady had extraordinary spirit.
No one spoke because no one wanted to interfere in the conflict between Xiao Qinyan and Zhou Chen.
As the person involved, Zhou Chen suddenly clapped his hands and said slowly in front of everyone's surprised eyes: "Well said, although Mrs. Song is a woman, her character is much stronger than some people."
Xiao Wei, who was already unhappy, turned extremely dark when he heard Zhou Chen's words.
The people present were all watching the excitement and were not afraid of big troubles. They looked at Zhou Chen and Xiao Wei with interest. They felt that if these two people fought, it would be much more exciting than the Jiaofangsi's show.
Although Xiao Qinyan also hated his son, he definitely couldn't watch his son being bullied at his birthday party.
He knew that if he didn't stop him, even with Xiao Wei's level, ten Xiao Wei wouldn't be able to beat one Zhou Chen.
I saw him slamming the wine glass on the table, attracting everyone's attention, and then smiled again.
"Okay, don't delay Mr. Ke's listening to the music. Madam Song, hurry up and start your second song."
As soon as he opened his mouth, most of the tense atmosphere immediately dissipated. How could Xiao Wei dare to disobey his father's majesty? He glared at Zhou Chen angrily before sitting back unwillingly.
Zhou Chen didn't even look at him, but gave Song Yinzhang an encouraging look.
He knew that Song Yinzhang had 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 dominate the world.
Ke Zheng also looked down upon Xiao Wei, a dandy, and said to Song Yinzhang with a smile: "Ms. Song, I'm waiting for your second song."
Song Yinzhang nodded, sat on the stool, held the pipa in both hands, took a deep breath, and started playing.
"This song is called Liangzhou. Please comment on it."
The performance just now was mainly based on Zhang Haohao's singing, supplemented by her pipa, so she played everything along with Zhang Haohao.
But this time it's different. She plays alone, and the rhythm is in her own hands. How she wants to play it is up to her.
Sound up!
The song started with a high-pitched tune that directly captured the hearts of everyone present.
The people who can come here to participate in the birthday banquet are basically high-ranking people. Whether they are arty or really like it, they have more or less studied the music, and at least they can hear the good and the bad.
Song Yinzhang was so stunning from the beginning that he caught everyone's attention. The originally casual guests cheered up and began to listen attentively.
"…………"
The high-pitched pipa sound became more and more passionate, as if there were thousands of troops running wildly, and the killing intention of the armed and iron horses made people's blood boil, as if they were on the battlefield.
Song Yinzhang's playing became smoother and smoother, his eyes became sharper and sharper, and it seemed as if there was a burst of energy in his chest that was about to burst out and rise into the sky.
She was obviously just a weak woman, but at this moment, she seemed to transform into a peerless swordsman, unrivaled in the battlefield.
Xiao Qinyan was listening carefully when suddenly Uncle Zhong, the butler behind him, came over and whispered a few words into his ear, causing his expression to change immediately.
Then he calmly nodded to Uncle Zhong, and then Uncle Zhong quietly stepped back and left.
As the last passionate piano sound fell, Song Yinzhang's performance came to an abrupt end.
However, although the music stopped, the atmosphere in the hall became even stranger.
No one applauded, no one spoke, no one commented. At this moment, it seemed that everyone was silent, or in other words, they were still immersed in the music of the golden war.
Everyone looked at Song Yinzhang in the field with strange and astonished eyes. Many people couldn't understand how this little girl who looked like she was less than twenty years old could play such a passionate song just now.
song.
It wasn't 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 smile like an old father. Song Yinzhang is indeed talented at Pipa. As long as she can be as sincere as she is now, she will definitely achieve success in Pipa in the future.