Originally, Wang Yun wanted to invite Fan Xing, but Wang Yun had always looked down on merchants. Therefore, when he found out that Fan Xing was the son of the country's largest merchant, he felt a little uncomfortable. After all, the Wuhuan and other foreign races had been a scourge of the Han Dynasty for many years, but they were actually pacified by the son of a merchant whom he looked down on. Moreover, the two juniors he had high hopes for, Xun Yu and Xun You, both respected Fan Xing very much. This made Lord Situ very unhappy, so he deliberately made things difficult for Fan Xing in the court. Originally, he thought that although Fan Xing had some ability, his deeds were exaggerated. However, the truth was not as he thought. Moreover, the strength that Fan Xing had shown seemed to be more powerful than the rumors, so he had nothing to say. Wang Yun didn't make things difficult for Fan Xing in the court, but instead made Fan Xing's image even better. He was immediately unhappy and secretly thought that Fan Xing's knowledge must not be as good as what Xun Yu and his nephew said. However, he seemed to have forgotten that Xun Yu and his nephew would not agree with others unless they were really convinced.
Wang Yun wanted to invite all the officials and Fan Xing to a banquet. He wanted to make some difficult problems for Fan Xing at the banquet and make Fan Xing lose face. However, because he made things difficult for Fan Xing in the court, it was not good to invite Fan Xing. He asked his good friend Cai Yong to invite Fan Xing. Cai Yong was also very happy because he learned from Xun Yu's uncle and nephew that Fan Xing's knowledge was not inferior to his. He was also proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Moreover, the music he played was very novel, but it was very pleasant. This made the zither master very interested. He immediately listened to Wang Yun's intention and invited Fan Xing. As for the person they were paying attention to, Fan Xing, he was currently fantasizing about Cai Yong's daughter. They didn't know what Cai Yong's expression would be if he knew, but it definitely wouldn't be good.
The next night, Fan Xing brought Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, and Zhang Liao to the Cai residence as promised, leaving Shuang Dian, Ling Xue, and Ling Yu to look after the house. When they arrived at the gate of the Cai manor, an old man who looked like a housekeeper was already waiting there. Fan Xing and the others quickly walked over and handed the invitation card to the old man. The old man looked at the invitation card and then looked at Fan Xing with a trace of admiration in his eyes."Sir Fan, please come in. Master has been waiting for a long time.”When Fan Xing heard the old man say that Cai Yong had been waiting for him for a long time, his eyes revealed a trace of surprise, but he quickly recovered and said to the old man,""Grandfather, please call me Young Master Fan. I'm not used to calling you Sir.”The old man looked at Fan Xing in surprise. He was surprised that Fan Xing had used the word " you " when he called him. However, he immediately remembered the rumor that Fan Xing was very kind to the servants. It seemed that the rumor was true. He smiled and said to Fan Xing,"Then I will call you Young Master Fan. You can call me Butler Chen or Old Chen. Old Master knew from Young Master Xun that you have a good attainments in zither music, so he is looking forward to your arrival.”Fan Xing immediately understood why Cai Yong would suddenly invite him to this banquet.
Fan Xing was led to the banquet by Old Chen. There were already about twenty people present. They were all famous scholars, scholars, and some high-ranking officials. None of them could arouse Fan Xing's interest. Only the elegant old man sitting at the main seat and the few people beside him attracted Fan Xing's attention. The elegant old man was obviously Cai Yong, who gave people a very friendly feeling. The person closest to Cai Yong attracted Fan Xing's attention because this man was too "beautiful". Fan Xing didn't expect such a handsome man to exist, but it seemed a little too handsome and too soft. Suddenly, Fan Xing had a flash of inspiration, as if he had thought of something. He glanced at the chest of the handsome man and immediately revealed an evil smile. Cai Yong saw Fan Xing's expression and a trace of surprise flashed across his eyes.
Fan Xing's gaze quickly shifted from the handsome man to the other people. When he saw them, he immediately revealed a surprised expression. When the others saw Fan Xing's surprised expression, they also smiled. One of the older youths smiled and said," Brother Fan, you didn't expect this, did you? Hehe." This person was Xun Yu, whom he had not seen for a year. Beside him were Xun You and Guo Jia. Fan Xing walked quickly to Xun Yu and said happily,""I really didn't expect Brother Xun to come.”Guo Jia said happily," We knew that the Emperor had summoned you to the capital, so we came together. We wanted to see you. I miss you so much."”I was a little touched when I heard that. I looked at Guo Jia's rosy face and smiled."Little Guo's health is getting better and better.”Guo Jia immediately said excitedly,"It's all thanks to you, Big Brother. Otherwise, I might still be suffering from the disease. How could I be as healthy as I am now?"”" Little Guo has read a lot of books in the past year," Xun You said." Now, his knowledge will not be below mine. I'm afraid that even you will surpass him."”Fan Xing laughed." Of course. I've long seen that Guo is talented and intelligent. It's only natural that he surpasses me. Haha!"”Guo Jia was touched." I have to thank you, Big Brother. If you hadn't cured my illness, I'm afraid I wouldn't have had so much time to study. I'll definitely use what I've learned to repay you, Big Brother."”Fan Xing looked at Guo Jia with relief and gave him a look that said," I understand."
After they chatted for a while, a cough interrupted our heated conversation. We immediately blushed. Just now, because we could exchange words again, we were a little excited and forgot that we were in the middle of a banquet, and they were beside the host of this banquet. After being interrupted by the cough, we immediately came to our senses.
Cai Yong saw that Fan Xing and Xun Yu had come to their senses and nodded with satisfaction, then said,""Thank you for coming to this old man's banquet.”Cai Yong paused." And we are fortunate to have invited our great hero, Sir Fan Xing."”"I don't deserve it. Mistress Cai, you can call me Little Fan." Fan Xing immediately said.”Cai Yong saw that Fan Xing wasn't proud of the people's praise, so he immediately showed an appreciative look. Wang Yun, who was sitting next to him, also secretly praised him. Cai Yong didn't stand on ceremony either." Alright then, I'll call you Xiao Fan. Xiao Fan, I heard that you have very good attainments in zither music. I wonder if you can let us have a look?"”Naturally, this was not something Cai Yong would say. This was what Wang Yun asked Cai Yong to ask. He wanted Fan Xing to make a fool of himself.
"Hehe, since Mistress Cai wants to listen to my zither music, then I can only show off." Fan Xing laughed.”After a pause, he saw that everyone was looking at him and smiled."However, I didn't bring my zither tonight. I wonder if Mistress Cai can lend me a zither?”Cai Yong laughed when he heard this. Of course you can." Then, she whispered a few words to the handsome man beside her, and the man left. After the man left, Cai Yong smiled at Fan Xing,""I've already asked my son to get the violin.”When everyone heard Cai Yong say that he wanted his son to go get the zither, they all revealed puzzled expressions. Fan Xing saw the expressions of these people and believed his guess even more. The handsome man was a woman dressed as a man, and it was very likely that he was Cai Yong's daughter, Cai Yan.
Not long after, the woman (Fan Xing had already guessed that the man was a woman dressed as a man, so she was called a woman) came back with a slightly charred zither. When Fan Xing saw the zither, he blurted out,""Ah! It's the Scorched Tail Zither!" Cai Yong took the zither from the woman's hand, his eyes revealing a look of fondness: "That's right, this is the Scorched Tail Zither.”Fan Xing was very happy to hear that. He could actually use such a good qin. He immediately said bluntly,"Thank you, Mistress Cai. I will definitely do my best to play a good song for everyone.”Cai Yong laughed."Alright, Little Fan, you don't have to say anything more. Just play. Also, you can call me Elder Cai from now on."”Fan Xing nodded, took the charred zither from Cai Yong's hands, and then closed his eyes, as if he was thinking about something.
Fan Xing was thinking about everything he had done since he came to the Three Kingdoms. He was immersed in his own feelings. Just when everyone was getting impatient, Fan Xing finally opened his eyes. Then, Fan Xing's fingers on the strings moved. A song that no one had ever heard before, completely different from the melody that everyone knew, reached the ears of everyone present, making everyone present lose their minds. As the song fluctuated, their mood also changed. When the song ended, everyone was still quietly reminiscing. After a while, Cai Yong was the first to come back to his senses. He looked at Fan Xing excitedly and said,"Little Fan, your song is really different. It completely breaks the style of the existing songs, but it's so good that people can't help but change their emotions with your song.”Cai Yong sighed.
The woman dressed as a man next to Cai Yong looked at Fan Xing with admiration, joy, and a complicated look.
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