Ruyan Pavilion was located next to Yi Chun Court. It was clean and elegant. Other than the sound of orchestras coming from the middle of the pavilion, there was no other sound. All of its structures were made of bamboo. The entire pavilion shone with the oily luster of the bamboo skin under the sunlight, clean and comfortable. The windows in the building were all hung with white gauze that was as thin as cicada's wings. It danced in the wind and was made of green bamboo. It was elegant and refined. The interior of the building was decorated elegantly. Blue printed cloth was laid on the low couch, and there were a few blue and white tea sets and inverted tea leaves. They were quietly nestled against the tea girls. Occasionally, the sunlight that entered through the window sprinkled on them. It was dense and long, as if time had stopped.
Those who came to the Ruyan Pavilion were all scholars or high officials of the Imperial Academy. The women of the Ruyan Pavilion were all talented and beautiful like the bright moon. They were proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and songs.
A refreshing fragrance filled the air. There was a stalk of osmanthus on a floor-to-ceiling painting scroll in the room. The room was filled with books. A lute was placed diagonally on the bamboo table by the windowsill. A woman dressed in a misty rain-colored muslin dress held a blue and white wine pot and slowly moved over, carefully filling Ao Lang. She had a slender waist, slim shoulders, and small feet. Her body was wet and soft like a flower, and she was gentle. When walking, the fragrance was thin, and when sitting down, it was full of charm.
Ao Lang held the wine cup and gulped it down. He smiled and said," Su Wen, this osmanthus wine is getting better and better."”
"If Young Master likes it, this servant will brew more and wait for Young Master to come.”Su Wen sat opposite Ao Lang, smiling charmingly.
"Haha, there's no need to trouble yourself.”Ao Lang looked at her with a smile. Su Wen couldn't help but lower her head when she saw this pair of handsome eyes looking straight at her.
"Su Wen, we've known each other for so many years, but you're still so easily embarrassed, hehe!”Ao Lang couldn't help but laugh.
"Young Master, please don't tease me. Do you not know what I'm thinking?”Su Wen lowered her head and blushed.
"Hey, we agreed to only be female confidants. You're not allowed to change your mind.”Ao Lang turned his head thoughtfully and quickly stopped him." By the way, is the young master who fainted in Yichun Courtyard alright?”
" I heard from the sisters in Yichun Yard that the young master's background isn't small, and he seems to be a relative of the royal family…Fortunately, it was already late at that time, and he didn't recognize that it was you who saved that girl. Otherwise…young master, you…" Su Wen looked at Ao Lang with concern.
"It's fine. I, Ao Lang, don't even put the emperor in my eyes.”Ao Lang said disdainfully.
"Shh, these words can be said here, Su Wen will pretend not to hear. When we are outside, Young Master is not allowed to speak nonsense.”Su Wen said softly.
"Hehe, what are you afraid of?" Ao Lang picked up the wine pot and was about to pour wine.
"Young Master, let me do it." Su Wen took the pot and filled it up for Ao Lang. Ao Lang replied with a smile.
"What happened after that?" Ao Lang continued to ask.
"After that, that young master went to the Pleasant Spring Court to look for that girl a few times, but he couldn't find her, so he brought people to smash the Pleasant Spring Court before he was willing to give up.”Su Wen replied.
"A hedonistic son!" Ao Lang was a little angry.
"Young Master, is that lady…an old friend of Young Master?”Su Wen asked with concern.
" I've only seen her once, but she's as pure as autumn water…" Ao Lang was about to finish speaking when he noticed that Su Wen's expression wasn't right, so he quickly stopped and continued," Hehe, she's just the sister of a good friend of mine. Of course, I can't leave her in the lurch. What do you think, Su Wen?"”
" Yes, Young Master has always abhorred evil and is hot-blooded…" Su Wen noticed that Ao Lang's expression was not as calm as before. He must have something in his heart, so he replied faintly.
"Su Wen, you know me. I only have one person in my heart…In this lifetime, I will never fall in love with another woman…Xie 'er, I only treat her as a good friend…But you are different.”Ao Lang hurriedly explained.
"Su Wen knows. "Su Wen has never been worried about whether Young Master still has someone else in his heart. Su Wen only cares about whether Young Master has returned home safely after going out to battle for so many years…" Su Wen said dejectedly.
" Su Wen…" Ao Lang pulled her delicate hand and said gently," It's good to know you." Su Wen, your position in my heart will never change. No matter how many women I know, you will always be my only confidante.”
"Young Master, can Su Wen only be a beauty for this lifetime?”Su Wen's eyes were brimming with tears as the corners of her mouth curled up slightly and she nodded.
Ao Lang was slightly startled, the wine reached his mouth, only slightly touching his lips before he put it down.
When did Young Master come?
When the lamp is half dark, when the moon is half bright.
I can't be your longing for a night,
I can't be your lifelong companion,
Just let me be your confidante that you forget across the shore.
It was snowing heavily that day. Rong Ruo wore a cloak to avoid the snow and carried a food basket. She went to the Cold Fragrance Pavilion early in the morning to wake up Xie 'er. Just as they were chatting, a servant entered the room through the heavy snow, and a gust of cold air entered the warm room.
"Young Master, Biao Young Lady. The two young masters of the Ao Residence had arrived and were waiting outside the residence. He said that he wouldn't come in and invited Young Master out of the residence.”When Ting Ming came in, she shook off the snowflakes on the ground.
"Cousin, then let's go out quickly!”the pavilion can't hide its delight.
"Yes." Rong Ruo agreed and left the Leng Xiang Pavilion. He held the umbrella in one hand and the pavilion in the other. He braved the heavy snow and left the manor.
As soon as he went out, he saw two tall horses standing outside the door. On the black horse, there was a valiant and tall one. He was wearing a marten black cloak and had a smile on his face. It was Ao Lang. Behind him on the brown horse was the stocky and strong elder brother, Ao Yu. He was wearing a feather satin cloak. Both of them were handsome, pulling the reins and looking in Rong Ruo's direction.
Rong Ruo brought Xie 'er to welcome them. Ao Yu and Ao Yu jumped off their horses and started to chat with them.
"Hahaha, Xie 'er! You're dressed so beautifully today!" Ao Lang smiled mischievously.
"I'll tear that monkey mouth of yours apart.”Xie 'er smiled. She was wearing a peacock feather golden green cloak today, which complemented her fair and rosy skin, making her look even more elegant and noble.
"Brother Rong Ruo, I received the invitation a few days ago and was so happy. Thinking that the two of us brothers could gather together with brother and Miss Xie 'er and speak freely, we wanted to be a few days earlier.”Ao Yu greeted Rong Ruo with a smile.
"Hehe, Rong Ruocai is truly honored that Brother Ao is willing to come.”Rong Ruo and Ao Yu exchanged pleasantries, as if they were close friends who had not seen each other for many years.
"Alright, alright, Brother Rong Ruo and Big Brother, let's go quickly. Don't delay the boss's time. As guests, we'll be lacking in manners!”Ao Lang saw that Rong Ruo and his big brother were chatting non-stop and quickly went forward to smile.
"Good, good, good! Let's go!" Ao Yu heard this and laughed. He went to lead the horse with Rong Ruo.
The horses left in the dust. After a while, the four of them arrived in front of the Xu Manor. The manservant at the door saw a visitor and quickly went forward to lead the horse. The four of them got off their horses and had just straightened their clothes when they saw a young man in green behind them. He waved at Rong Ruo and the others from afar. Rong Ruo and Xie 'er only recognized the person when the horse arrived. It was Cao Yin, Young Master Cao.
"Young Master Nalan, what a coincidence. After parting at the waterside pavilion, we are fated to meet again.”Cao Yin smiled and quickly went up to greet Rong Ruo.
"Young Master Cao, nice to meet you." Rong Ruo was also delighted.
"Being appreciated by Miss Qiyue and being able to meet Young Master Nalan here, Cao Yin's trip was not in vain.”Cao Yin had always admired Rong Ruo's literary talent and character. He was extremely happy to meet her again and pulled Rong Ruo to talk.
"Miss Qiyue must be waiting anxiously." Xie 'er muttered.
Cao Yin heard the voice and turned to look at Xie 'er. He felt that this girl was very familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen her before, so he looked at Xie' er carefully.
Rong Ruo smiled and quickly introduced Cao Yin." Brother Cao, the last gathering of scholars was not as good as this gathering of friends. Rong Ruo asked my cousin to dress up as a man so that she could experience it, hehe. This was Rong Ruo's cousin sister, La Xie 'er. Behind him were the two young masters of Lord Ao Bai's residence. This was the eldest young master, Ao Yu, and this was the second young master, Ao Lang.”Rong Ruo pointed at them one by one. Xie 'er winked at Cao Yin mischievously, and Cao Yin could not help but smile.
Rong Ruo continued," This is the first-class imperial guard with a saber, Cao Yin, Young Master Cao.”
Ao Yu and Ao Lang cupped their fists in respect. Cao Yin returned to them one by one and then walked into the manor hand in hand.
Along the way, Xie 'er and Ao Lang teased each other, making people laugh. Cao Yin's heart warmed slightly as he felt the interest of the human world. He had followed and protected the Emperor since he was young. He had never left the Imperial Palace. In his heart, the Imperial Palace was like a huge cage. It was quiet and solemn. There was not the slightest bit of joking and excitement between men and women. Even the palace maids and eunuchs had their fair share of competition, not to mention the conspiracies and infighting between the concubines…After leaving the palace, he met Nalan Rong Ruo, Xie 'er, and the Ao brothers. It was the first time he felt the joy of living. The friendship between them was pure, warm, and firm, making others envious. Nalan Rongruo was talented and graceful. That La Xie 'er was mischievous and innocent. Ao Lang was unrestrained and handsome. Ao Yu, gentle and peaceful, very amiable. Cao Yin thought that his life had not been in vain to meet and know such outstanding four people in this life!
"Young Master Cao, you didn't recognize me last time, right?”Xie 'er held her cousin's arm and turned to Cao Yin behind her with a smile.
"Hehe, Miss Xie 'er is elegant and extraordinary.”Cao Yin smiled.
Just as Xie 'er was about to be happy, Ao Lang quickly interrupted," This is the first time Young Master Cao is meeting you. He's being polite with you!"”
"Humph!" Xie 'er turned her head unhappily and ignored him.
Hearing the two of them arguing, the group of people were unknowingly led to the main hall of the Xu Manor by the servants.
Qi Yue was standing in the hall and talking to the servant girl. When she saw the servant boy leading a group of people in from outside the door, she saw Rong Ruo at first glance and her face immediately broke into an imperceptible smile. When she looked at the slender hand that was tightly held in Rong Ruo's arm, wasn't it the woman who left in anger in Rong Ruo's study that day? She carefully sized up the petite woman next to Rong Ruo. Under the golden feather snow-proof cloak woven from peacock's hair, there was an exquisite and small pink face. Her lips were red and her teeth were white. Her eyes that were slightly stained with snow flashed with a spiritual and affectionate gaze.
Qiyue's smile disappeared in an instant, but she didn't show any displeasure in front of the guests with her lofty and proud character. Instead, she welcomed them even more warmly.
"Young masters, I'm really sorry. Uncle Gongsu had something to attend to, so he canceled this gathering the day before yesterday. However, Qi Yue had stopped the resignation invitation because she wanted to invite all the young masters to come over for a gathering. Would all the young masters appreciate Qi Yue's face?”Qi Yue said with a smile.
"Hehe, of course. I think a small gathering of a few people should be more intimate and interesting than a gathering of many people, right?”Cao Yin replied with a smile.
"En, Young Master Cao is really honored to say this. Qiyue didn't let Young Master down.”Qiyue replied," Then…what do you think about Young Master Nalan and his friends?”
Qiyue didn't know the two handsome young masters behind Rong Ruo. They must be good friends of Rong Ruo, so she couldn't leave. Rong Ruo saw Qiyue looking at the Ao brothers in confusion and remembered that she had not introduced them. She quickly said," Miss Qiyue, these two are Rong Ruo's best friends, Ao Yu and Ao Lang.”
Rong Ruo introduced them one by one, and the Ao brothers also paid a visit to Qi Yue. The woman in front of him exuded an ethereal aura, as if she was an otherworldly woman, refined and elegant.
"Miss Qiyue, is it just the few of us?”Ao Yu asked.
"No, no. Gu Zhenguan and Chen Weisong have been waiting for you at the pavilion in the middle of the lake for a long time.”Qi Yue smiled.
"Brother Gu is here too! Great!" Rong Ruo said happily.
Qiyue led the group through a small path and arrived at the backyard of Xu Gan's academy, where they had admired the lotuses on the veranda. It was snowing heavily, and everyone was shuttling through the wind and snow. Rong Ruo tightly wrapped Xie 'er in her black cloak, and her tender affection made Qiyue slightly unhappy. After a while, everyone arrived at the lakeside. Hong Yi and Shui Yun were already waiting by the water's edge. When they saw Miss Qiyue leading the guests, they quickly got off the boat to welcome them.
"Young miss, young masters, please board the ship.”Red Shirt and Shui Yun were wearing red and green cloaks respectively. They stood at the bow of the ship and smiled. Everyone agreed and got on the boat. Qi Yue waited for everyone to enter the boat before she lifted her skirt and went on. Seeing that everyone was sitting firmly in the boat, Shui Yun slowly rowed.
Inside the ship, Ao Lang, Ao Yu, and Qi Yue sat on one side, while Rong Ruoxie 'er and Cao Yin sat opposite them. In the middle of the ship was a small wooden table with various snacks and hot tea. Qi Yue carefully filled everyone's cups, and everyone thanked her.
"Miss Qiyue really has a heart of seven orifices, even playing with it is so charming.”Ao Lang smiled and took a sip of hot tea. A white mist immediately rose from his mouth.
"Yes, this scene reminds me of an allusion.”Cao Yin put down his cup and smiled.
"Hey, don't say it yet. Let us guess.”Ao Yu smiled and stopped Cao Yin from continuing.
"Xie 'er, you're a natural beauty.”Ao Lang Xue glanced sideways and smiled.
"'Don't say that husband is crazy, there are even more people who are crazy like husband!'，Hehe, this isn't difficult for me. The allusion that Young Master Cao is talking about is Zhang Dai's " Watching Snow in the Lake Pavilion " from the Ming Dynasty?”Xie 'er replied confidently and glared at Ao Lang from time to time.
"No, no!" Ao Lang didn't wait for Cao Yin to answer and immediately interrupted. Cao Yin smiled at them as usual, as if they were his younger brother and sister, indulging them in their jokes.
"In my opinion, Young Master Cao's allusion is 'I came here in high spirits and returned after my spirits were exhausted, why should I see Dai?'，Liu Yiqing's 'New Tales of the World'!" Ao Lang proudly raised his head and laughed.
This time, Cao Yin really didn't know how to answer. It wasn't good to offend either of them. He thought about it for a while and had an idea. He laughed." Miss Xie 'er, Young Master Ao Lang, Cao Yin is just a boorish person. He doesn't have the literary grace and elegance of the two of you. Just now, Cao Yin only thought of a limerick,' The river is vague, the well is black. The yellow dog was white, and the white dog was swollen.'”
" The Tang Dynasty's Zhang Dayou's Ode to Snow, hehe…" When Rong Ruo heard this, she laughed out loud. Qiyue also covered her mouth and laughed. Ao Lang and Xie 'er were staring at each other, but after hearing Cao Yin's words, they also grinned. Xie' er also held her stomach and laughed uncontrollably. Cao Yin and Ao Yu looked at each other and laughed out loud, their loud voices echoing on the lake.
Unknowingly, the boat had already approached the pavilion in the middle of the lake. Gu Zhenguan and Chen Weisong heard the playful laughter of the boat in front of them in the pavilion. Knowing that they had arrived, the two of them quickly came out of the pavilion and stood at the boat's berth to call out to them.
"Little Brother Rong Ruo!" Gu Zhenguan shouted at the incoming ship.
"Brother Gu!" When Rong Ruo heard this, she stuck her head out of the boat window and saw Gu Zhenguan waving at them from outside the pavilion. She quickly reached out and waved at them.
When Xie 'er heard Gu Zhenguan's familiar voice, she also poked her head out excitedly and waved at Gu Zhenguan. Gu Zhenguan was happy to see Xie' er there and winked at her. The boat had already docked.
Gu Zhenguan helped Qiyue off the boat first, and everyone else jumped off the boat as well.
"Brother Gu, it's been a long time since we last met.”Rong Ruo and Gu Zhenguan had not seen each other since that summer, and they were extremely excited to see each other today.
"Hehe, little brother Rong Ruo, you really want to treat me as your brother! Fortunately, Miss Qiyue understood our friendship and sent an invitation from afar, forcing me to come from Jiangnan. If Zhirong is here, how can I not come?”Gu Zhenguan patted Rong Ruo's shoulder and smiled. The two of them were like brothers.
"Miss Qiyue has always been understanding, hehe.”Chen Weisong continued. Qi Yue was well aware of his relationship with Qi Yue's younger brother Zi Yun. Although she didn't agree, she still acquiesced. Therefore, Chen Weisong and Qi Yue had a closer relationship.
"Alright, all of you are so focused on reminiscing about the past that you didn't notice the new customers behind you?”Qi Yue quickly led the Ao brothers forward.
"These two are Gu Zhenguan and Chen Weisong, and these two are Ao Yu and Ao Lang.”Qi Yue then introduced them to each other. The four of them bowed and entered the pavilion in the middle of the lake.
Although the pavilion was alone in the lake, there was no shelter around it, making it seem especially spacious, just like the hall of a residence. There were a few praying mats and mats placed randomly in the pavilion, as well as a few low tables. On the low tables were coarse pottery tea sets of different sizes and shapes. Everyone understood and casually chose a seat as if they were sitting on the ground.
"Today is a gathering of old friends. Qiyue had always liked to be free and casual, and also admired the unrestrained style of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. Today, let's sit on the ground and talk.”Qi Yue smiled.
"It's good, but this conversation can't be without wine and good food!”Gu Zhenguan continued.
"Of course! Come!" Qi Yue clapped her hands, and Hong Yi and Shui Yun carried up a skinned sheep, along with an iron stove, black charcoal, a rack, knives, a few iron forks, an iron basin, and other tools.
"Hehe, I roasted the whole lamb and cut it to eat. It's considered bold and unrestrained.”Gu Zhenguan understood and smiled.
"Hehe, there's also lotus seed wine soaked in snow water.”Shui Yun then took out a few jars of wine from the basket and placed them on the small stove to burn. She turned around and said with a smile.
"My family's young miss has put in a lot of effort, so all the young misses and young masters must give her a lot of face.”Red Shirt placed wine glasses on the low tables and served a few dishes.
"Hahaha! That's good! It's still good!" Gu Zhenguan clapped his hands and laughed. Give me a cup first!"
"Mr. Gu, you're the only one who's anxious." Shui Yun wrapped the red-hot wine pot with a thick cloth and carefully filled it up for Gu Zhenguan. Red Shirt also filled the cups for the guests.
"Is there a show?" Chen Weisong asked with a smile as he picked up some food.
"Qiyue hasn't thought about it yet. She thought it was just a small gathering and didn't think twice.”Qiyue smiled and said," With the talents of all the young masters and young ladies, what's the point of playing around? Just think about it and you'll have it. Why does Qiyue have to think so hard?!”
"In my opinion, this small gathering is not like the literati gathering. Let's just have fun and not make a bunch of sour articles that will spoil our appetite. Just a drinking game. If you can't catch up, can you punish yourself with a show?”Gu Zhenguan pulled a piece of meat and said loudly.
"It's feasible!" Chen Weisong was the first to agree.
"Good! That's it." Everyone agreed.
"Qiyue, you're the master, you give the orders!”Gu Zhenguan said.
"Hehe, since we want to be happy and not hurt your brains, let's have a lively and simple flower order!”Qi Yue smiled.
"What's a Flower Branch Order?" Xie 'er asked Rong Ruo in a low voice. Rong Ruo smiled and said," It's a drinking game where you beat the drum to pass flowers or colored balls. If the drum stops, whoever gets the flowers will be punished once for drinking a cup.”
"So it's a drum pass!" Xie 'er was enlightened." I can do that too!”
"Hehe, since everyone has let Qiyue make the decision, drinking games are as important as military orders. From now on, regardless of age, I am the only one who is in charge.”As Qi Yue spoke, she took out a plum blossom from the bottle on the low table and continued," Qi Yue will use the plum blossom as a transportation item. Later, Qi Yue will turn around and use her chopsticks to knock on the wine cup. Once the sound stops, whoever gets the flower will have to drink a cup of wine as punishment and be punished with a performance. The pavilion was quite spacious. Those who could perform sword dance, wrestling, rolling, as long as they knew how to do it, they could all come out and make everyone happy!”
"Haha! Good!" Everyone agreed happily.
"Since you understand the rules, let's begin!”Qiyue smiled, picked up the plum blossom, and handed it to Gu Zhenguan on her left. She picked up a pair of chopsticks and a wine glass, turned around, and knocked with the sound." Left hand, up!"”
From Qiyue's left, Gu Zhenguan, Cao Yin, Rong Ruo, Xie 'er, Ao Lang, Ao Yu, and Chen Weisong came over and formed a circle. In the middle of the circle was a roasted whole lamb and four low tables. Red Shirt and Shui Yun were cutting meat, pouring wine, and adding food for everyone.
" Clang, clang..." Qiyue knocked on the table, and the cups and chopsticks made a rhythmic sound.
Everyone immediately tensed up. Gu Zhenguan deliberately held the flower branch in his hand. Chen Weisong and Cao Yin, who were sitting on his right and left, kept their eyes open and paid attention to the direction of the flower. They saw him swaying back and forth. After a while, Gu Zhenguan saw that everyone was sitting on pins and needles. He laughed and suddenly stuffed the flower into Cao Yin's arms.
Cao Yin was so nervous that he did not even manage to touch the flower. He threw it over and it fell into Rong Ruo's hands. Rong Ruo quickly handed it to Xie 'er. Xie' er was trembling because of her nervousness. When she caught the flower, she could not help but exclaim. Everyone laughed out loud. The flower was still dancing in Xie 'er's hand. Finally, she used all her strength to throw it, and the knocking sound stopped. It landed right in Ao Lang's arms!
"Haha! Second Young Master Ao has been hit!" Gu Zhenguan laughed, and everyone immediately heaved a sigh of relief.
"Just you wait!" Ao Lang glanced at Xie 'er with feigned anger.
Seeing everyone's happy expressions, Qiyue also covered her mouth and laughed. She turned around and smiled." Since Second Young Master Ao won first place, you must be punished sincerely!”
Ao Lang picked up a full cup of wine, raised his head, and drank it all. He smiled and said," Since the wine is also punished, then Ao Lang will embarrass himself for everyone!”
"Good!" Everyone clapped their hands and laughed, cheering as they surrounded Ao Lang on stage.
Ao Lang put down his wine cup and dusted his robe. He walked out of the circle and came to an empty space in the pavilion. He took out the purple jade flute from his waist and started to play it. If you listened carefully, it was a song called " High Mountains and Flowing Water."
The tune was erratic, sometimes hidden and sometimes visible, like clouds lingering around, still seeing the towering mountains. Everyone was instantly mesmerized by Ao Lang's deep and melodious flute music. They fell silent and raised their heads to listen to this rare and wonderful song.
"Murmuring, clanging, the cold current of the underworld; Clear and cold, like a pine root." Rong Ruo unconsciously praised.
This " High Mountains and Flowing Water " was originally a zither piece, and it was performed by Young Master Ao using a flute, but it had a different kind of elegant and long-lasting atmosphere. Playing this song at this banquet was clearly to tell them that Ao Lang had already treated everyone as his best friends. Thinking back to when Yu Bo Ya met Zhong Zi Qi, what kind of connection was there. What Boya wants, Zhong Ziqi will get it. Boya played the piano and his ambition was high. Zhong Ziqi said: "The zither is as good as Mount Tai.”When he was young, his ambition was to run water. Zhong Ziqi said: " Good to play the zither, and the ocean is like a river." After the death of Zhong Ziqi, Boya broke the zither and cut off the strings. He never played the zither again, thinking that there was no one in the world who could play the zither again.
Young Master Ao was usually a loner and unrestrained. However, hearing this heavenly voice, he knew the gentleness and affection in his heart. Although he didn't say it, this song had already revealed his true feelings, attracting everyone present to be his best friends. He told them tirelessly, looking for a bosom friend in the high mountains and flowing waters.
Xie 'er had already experienced Ao Lang's superb flute skills before, but now that she heard it, it felt different. Last time, the sound of Ao Lang's flute was sad and sad, almost heartbroken. The song this time was melodious and exquisite, like flowing clouds and flowing water. Sometimes it was extremely turbulent and surging, with the image of a dragon roaring. Sometimes he seemed to sit in a dangerous boat across the Wu Gorge, dazzled and moved, soul-stirring; I almost suspected that this body had been rushing to the mountains, where thousands of ravines were fighting for water, and the weather was myriad. It could be seen that Ao Lang was a man with heroic aspirations.
At first glance, Ao Lang was dressed in a black robe. Due to his tall figure, he stood in front of the snow, making him look even more elegant and handsome. His sharp side profile reflected the slightly bright snow color, further emphasizing the distinct shadow and halo on his face because it was very three-dimensional. A long vertical flute touched his lips, and the sound of the flute lingered around him. He closed his eyes slightly. Perhaps it was because his eyelashes were too long, but they were covered in crystal snow, like gentle tears.
Everyone was immersed in the sound of the Ao Lang flute. Some closed their eyes to listen, some leaned sideways on the table, some held wine glasses, and some looked at the lake snow. Each of them sang in a low voice, intoxicated by the same flute song, but each had their own thoughts.
At the end of the song, the momentum of the sound was greatly reduced, and the remaining sound curled up and lingered in the ear, making people still immersed in the thoughts of "Yang Yang, really the ancient tune of the rare sound".
After the song ended, Ao Lang muttered to himself for a while. Looking at the distant lake snow, her shadow appeared in his heart again. Qu Wei was sad. Ao Lang sighed and slowly sat down.
"Good! Young Master Ao's musical skills were indeed extraordinary. Today, he had finally experienced it!”Cao Yin bowed and praised.
"Hehe, Brother Cao is too kind. It's just a toy.”Ao Langqian said.
"What a great high mountain and flowing water! Brother Ao, Rong Ruo understands your intentions.”Rong Ruo said respectfully.
" Brother Nalan…" This was the first time in Ao Lang's life that someone had treated him so passionately. He was very touched and his eyes could not help but water.
Xie 'er accidentally saw it, and at this moment, she was also very moved. It turned out that Ao Lang usually looked frivolous, but his heart was so soft and easily moved. He was really a person with a temperament! He smiled at Ao Lang and said," Ao Lang, Xie 'er is convinced by you!”
"Haha! There will be a time when you will be convinced. Watch how I will take revenge on you later!”Ao Lang immediately changed his expression and put on a disgusting look.
"You!" Xie 'er pouted and ignored him.
"Alright, alright! Now it was Young Master Ao's turn to knock on the cup with chopsticks.”Qi Yue took the plum blossom branch and said to Ao Lang.
"Good!" Ao Lang was extremely happy. He chuckled at Xie 'er.
Ao Lang turned his body sideways and started knocking rapidly.
Everyone tensed up again and exerted all their strength. No one wanted to get that plum blossom. Qiyue passed it to the right. Chen Weisong passed it to Ao Yu with a smile. Ao Yu handed it to Xie 'er nervously. Xie' er panicked again. Ao Lang said it too late. He saw it and quickly stopped the knocking!
"Ah!" Before Xie 'er could pass the flower over, the flower bounced in her hand and finally fell into her arms. Xie' er called out because she was extremely nervous.
"Hahaha! It's your turn!" Ao Lang laughed and turned around.
"Ao Lang!" Xie 'er stood up and stomped her feet." You did it on purpose!”
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