Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: Novel and Moving
Chapter 621: Novel and Moving
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Yang Xiaoxun could not stop thinking about Su Binglan’s play. The former was not confident initially, but Su Binglan encouraged her on the journey back to the village,
Therefore, Yang Xiaoxun became excited. She wanted to learn, perform, and improve herself.
In the past, Yang Xiaoxun lived a boring life, but after seeing how the women in Su Teng Village lived, she wanted to build a better and more meaningful life. She did not fear hardships and had a strong tenacity.
Su Binglan brought Yang Xiaoxun to the Su familys private study. The former had asked Su Wenxiu to build that study for her. Most of the books inside were medical and collection books for the thirty apprentices to read.
The study also had tables, chairs, ink, paper, and inkstone. Su Binglan offered a seat to Yang Xiaoxun and asked, “Can you read?”
Since Su Binglan intended to nurture Yang Xiaoxun, she would do her best to achieve it, regardless of whether or not Yang Xiaoxun could read. Nonetheless, Su Binglan planned to be a private tutor to Yang Xiaoxun.
Yang Xiaoxun nodded. “l was illiterate in the past. When I moved into the Han residence, everyone mocked me for being a country bumkin and not knowing how to read.
“l secretly started learning how to read to avoid their ridicule. I would write down a word if I didn’t recognize them. I spent most of my time studying at the Han residence.
“However, I realized everything changed before I could tell Han Mobei I could read and write.’
Su Binglan had prepared to teach Yang Xiaoxun to read, but the latter told her she could read and write. Su Binglan’s eyes lit up as she asked, “Can you read this script?”
Yang Xiaoxun took the script from Su Binglan and read it. She carefully read through it and said, “I’m sorry, Miss Su. I-I can only recognize some of the words.’
“It’s good that you can recognize some of it. Let me elaborate on the words you don’t recognize and then tell you the story.”
When Su Binglan told Yang Xiaoxun the concubine story, the female protagonist’s spirit touched Yang Xiaoxun, making her want to perform well.
Su Binglan told the story in detail and hummed a tune as she spoke, “To save Li Lang from her home, who knew she would be the top scorer in the Imperial Roll?
“The top scholar wears a red robe, and the flower in the palace is so fresh. I also went to the Jasper Forest Banquet and rode a horse on the street.
“Everyone praises me, Pan Anmao, but who knows, I’m wearing a gauze hat and a veil? I didn’t take the exam to be famous, and I didn’t take the exam to be a high official. The couple loved each other to save the sentimental Young Master Li.”
Su Binglan had always liked this tune and could not help but sniffle.
Meanwhile, Yang Xiaoxun hummed along as Su Binglan taught her the melody. Su Binglan was shocked and asked, “Do you know that tune,
Xiaoxun?”
Yang Xiaoxun shook her head. “l don’t, but I just hummed along when you taught it to me. I think you sang well, Miss Su. I’ve never heard such a pleasant tune.”
Yang Xiaoxun thought Su Binglan’s voice was better than the so-called number-one talented woman in the capital.
Su Binglan looked at Yang Xiaoxun and said happily, “You’re brilliant and talented in this regard.”
Yang Xiaoxun was not confident initially, but her eyes lit up after hearing Su Binglan’s encouraging words. The former had doubted that she could perform. However, she felt energized when Su Binglan gazed at her encouragingly.
‘l must learn and perform well.’
Su Binglan said excitedly, “I’ll sing a few more lines, and you sing along, okay?”
Yang Xiaoxun nodded.” All right.”
Su Binglan taught Yang Xiaoxun how to sing and soon realized Yang Xiaoxun’s singing was pretty good. Then the former addressed some of the play’s details and prepared Yang Xiaoxun to perform.
Yang Xiaoxun had a graceful figure and learned quickly. Su Binglan taught her little by little, and Yang Xiaoxun realized she liked what Su Binglan taught her. Yang Xiaoxun also discovered her love for singing and performing.
She noticed Su Binglan looked wonderful whenever she sang and danced around. Yang Xiaoxun was fascinated.
Time passed quickly, and it was soon time for dinner. Su Binglan asked Yang Xiaoxun to stay for dinner, and the two continued practicing in the study afterward.
That night, everyone at home could hear the moving tune from the study. The melody was novel and pleasant to hear.
Su Wenxiu was sorting medical books in his room when he heard the song. He was stunned, wondering, ‘Is that Little Sister singing? It’s too good.’
Even Luo Jin’an heard it. However, his gaze darkened when he listed to the melody and looked at the night sky. He never thought his wide could sing such a novel and moving song.
Luo Jin’an thought Su Binglan was different from Lan Ruobing since Su
Binglan knew many things Lan Ruobing did not. It was as if there was nothing Su Binglan could not do.
Luo Jin’an looked through the information he had received. He had forgotten what he was doing because he was distracted by his wife’s voice.
Meanwhile, Su Binglan noticed it was late and sent Yang Xiaoxun home.
She had been teaching Yang Xiaoxun for two consecutive days. When Yang Xiaoxun almost finished her lessons, Su Binglan started looking for actors to play supporting roles.
She also needed a zither player because background music was essential to a dramatic play.
As the Su family ate together, Su Binglan asked, “Do you know any famous zither players nearby?”
Everyone carefully thought about it and shook their heads. They had never seen a zither player before and did not know if any were around. According to Su Binglan’s understanding, there were indeed no zither players in this area.
‘Do I have to teach someone to play the zither? Singing is easy to teach, but playing an instrument is different.’
Su Binglan wanted everyone to watch her play in Su Teng Market before the New Year. She also wanted to make it a tradition so that Su Teng Market would gain more publicity.
Typically, everyone would come to see a play, even people from surrounding villages. Since many people would attend the play, it would make the place lively.
Later that night, Su Binglan could not fall asleep. Her mind was full of these thoughts.
Then Luo Jin’an said softly, “You’re looking for a zither player, right?”
Su Binglan raised her brow when she heard that. She said, “You have someone to recommend?”
Luo Jin’an looked at her bright expression and said, “There’s one person I can think of, but it’s a bit complicated..”