Chapter 033 Lu Xiaolang is young and admires Ai
Yang Jinhua went to the low mountain alone. At the foot of the mountain, she looked at the construction site and frowned slightly.
She calculated the distance and found that the other party had indeed not invaded the property of the low mountain, so she gave up.
Although this hill had clearly been given to Lu Sen, when she saw someone building a house nearby, she still had a strange and uncomfortable feeling, as if "I cannot allow others to sleep peacefully beside my bed."
When she arrived at the foot of the mountain, she found two sedan chairs at the intersection leading up the mountain, with a dozen servants beside them.
Suddenly, the feeling of being "beside the bed" became stronger. Yang Jinhua walked over and asked, "Who is your boss?"
Among these people, someone who knew Yang Jinhua immediately stepped forward and answered, "Miss Yang, we are the head servants of Uncle Cao."
Why are the Cao family here too?
Yang Jinhua became more and more unhappy. She dismounted, tied up the horse, and walked quickly to the middle of the mountain.
When they were almost at their destination, Yang Jinhua heard music coming from the front.
At first she thought that the Cao family had invited a troupe to perform in Lu Sen's yard, but when she got outside the yard fence, she found that there was no troupe inside at all.
There were several strong and skilled men outside the fence, who should be the guards of the Cao family. In the yard, Lu Sen was sitting in the main seat in the hall of the wooden building, chatting happily with two young men.
She recognized them at a glance; they were Dalang and Erlang from the Cao family.
In front of the front wooden building, there were a lot of gift boxes of various sizes piled up, which seemed to be from the Cao family.
Not long after Yang Jinhua appeared outside the fence, she was discovered by Lu Sen.
He spoke a few words to the two young men from the Cao family, and then all three of them stood up and walked into the yard.
When they got closer, Lu Sen cupped his fists towards Yang Jinhua and smiled, "Miss Yang, it's been a while since we last met. Please come in."
You liar, you just watched me make a fool of myself the day before yesterday.
Yang Jinhua was filled with resentment in her heart, and it took her an entire night to barely suppress the feeling of shame that made her want to commit suicide.
Of course, she was smiling on the surface: "It's true that we haven't seen each other for some time. This time the old lady sent me here to give some gifts to Lu Xiaolang."
As she spoke, she walked into the yard, and then she greeted the two young men next to her, using the same bow: "My humble self, Yang Jinhua, greets the two young masters of the Cao family."
Cao Ping and Cao You have a father who is the emperor's uncle. They are both members of the royal family, so it is not an exaggeration to call them "crown princes".
The two brothers of the Cao family saluted Yang Jinhua politely.
Then Cao Ping turned to Lu Sen and said, "Since Brother Lu has guests, we two brothers will take our leave first. If Brother Lu comes to the city to play someday, please be sure to come to our Cao family and stay."
"Okay, I will definitely visit you when I have time." Lu Sen said politely with a fist clasped.
Then the two brothers of the Cao family left.
Yang Jinhua looked at the backs of the two brothers and noticed that Cao You, who had been silent, was holding a black bag in his hand. The bag was bulging and seemed to contain something large.
She looked back at the entrance of the wooden building, where there were a lot of gift boxes piled up. She knew that the Cao family must have paid a large sum of money to get something from Lu Sen.
Yang Jinhua really wanted to know what was in the black bag, but she didn't ask.
After all, the relationship between the two was not close enough to pry into each other's private affairs.
"Come in and sit down." Lu Sen said with a smile.
The two of them went into the wooden building and sat down. At this time, Yang Jinhua's eyes were fixed on the black jukebox.
She looked at it for a long time, and finally couldn't help but asked: "Lu Xiaolang, what is this?"
Zhan Zhao had asked this question before, and the Cao brothers had also asked it just now.
It's not surprising that Yang Jinhua asked again.
Lu Sen gave the same answer as before, and then said, "Listen to it when you have free time, it can cultivate your sentiments."
Yang Jinhua nodded repeatedly. She didn't like listening to music before. She always felt that most of the songs in the Song Dynasty were soft and irritating. This was also related to the fact that she came from a military family.
And now the jukebox is playing Spanish bullfighting music, which she likes very much.
"This song is very inspiring. It uses seven notes?" Although the Yang family mainly taught her military knowledge, they also taught her some music theory. It was enough to know the basics. After all, she was the daughter of a wealthy family. If she couldn't distinguish the five notes, she would be laughed at by others. "And there are many instruments that I have never heard of."
The symphony version of "Bullfight" is now being played.
Many musical instruments only appeared hundreds of years later, so it's normal that she has never seen or heard them.
"These pieces of music were collected by my master a long time ago. I just listened to them and I don't know where they came from. He didn't tell me either."
Lu Sen had to put the blame on his master who had never existed.
There are more than 3,000 pieces of pure music, each of which is a masterpiece and is the product of great progress in music theory in later generations.
There are many categories of musical concepts involved, and the music styles cover all the joys and sorrows, ups and downs, bitterness and spiciness of life.
This is not something that can be accomplished by one or two people; it must be the result of the wisdom of a large group of people.
People who have seen jukeboxes nowadays are all from the younger generation and don’t know much about music theory.
But if someday those serious music experts hear these songs, they will certainly ask about the origins of these songs and the instruments in them.
Because only true musicians know what these more than 3,000 songs represent.
When that time comes , Lu Sen will definitely not be able to answer.
Therefore, it is the most rational and reasonable approach to put the blame on the "air man" in advance.
If you really want to investigate it carefully, then go to Shatter the Void and ask the Master of the System.
Yang Jinhua's beautiful fingers tapped lightly on the table, her peach blossom eyes fixed on Lu Sen's handsome face.
Although the jukebox was interesting, Yang Jinhua was more curious about Lu Sen as a person.
Hearing him talking about his master, Yang Jinhua became more and more curious.
She couldn't help but ask, "Lu Xiaolang, can you tell me about your master? Of course, if it's not convenient to say, forget it."
“It’s not that convenient or inconvenient.”
Lu Sen was quite happy that Yang Jinhua brought up this topic.
To establish a personal image, one must first "leak" one's own "information" and then have others help spread it.
The more people know about it, the more stable your "personality" will be.
So Lu Sen slowly told him the "background story" that he had thought of a long time ago.
What about growing up in the mountains with my master.
Ten days ago, the master broke through the void and ascended to heaven. Before leaving, he threw Lu Sen into Bianjing City.
My lineage is based on "craftsmanship" and is good at making small gadgets with special powers.
etc.
After listening to it, Yang Jinhua found it very convincing.
Whether it is the glowing golden apples, the impassable fences, the lattice wooden buildings, or even this black box of opera, they are all man-made objects.
She saw all of this with her own eyes, and it was indeed true.
So she naturally thought that what Lu Sen's master said about breaking the void was true.
She even felt a little pity for Lu Sen. He had been dependent on his master since he was a child, but now he was left alone. It must be very difficult for him.
As a girl...her feelings are always more romantic.
Always like to make unreasonable associations.
Lu Sen suddenly noticed that Yang Jinhua's peach blossom eyes became watery, and felt a little strange.
But fortunately, at this time, Kobayashi brought up the honey water.
Yang Jinhua took a sip, her eyes and eyebrows curved with sweetness, and she suddenly became happy again.
Then she chatted for a while, handed the bag to Lu Sen, and walked around the yard. Seeing Kobayashi practicing archery, she went up to give him some pointers, teaching him how to use force, how to aim etc.
After Xiaolinqin practiced a set of moves, he pulled Yang Jinhua to play on the grass.
In fact, when she came in, Yang Jinhua also discovered the two-acre grassland, with flowers blooming and colorful butterflies flying around. It was so beautiful.
She likes this view very much.
So the two girls, one big and one small, played freely on the grass, catching butterflies and rolling around, and they were so happy.
It was almost evening when Yang Jinhua finally remembered to go home.
After making an appointment with Kobayashi to come back later to teach him how to use the bow, Yang Jinhua walked into the hall of the wooden building.
At this time, Lu Sen was practicing calligraphy.
"Lu Xiaolang, two months from now, on the third day of October, I will be coming of age. If you are free, can you come and watch the ceremony?"
Yang Jinhua's face turned slightly red.
Generally speaking, to invite others to attend a ceremony, the elders have to go in person.
But now there are only the old lady and his mother in the Yang family.
One of them is a highly respected man, and the other is a beautiful widow, so it is even more inappropriate for them to visit.
Therefore, only Yang Jinhua herself brought it up.
After hearing this, Lu Sen nodded and said, "October 3rd, I've made a note of it. If there is nothing important to do then, I will definitely go to watch the ceremony."
After getting a positive answer, Yang Jinhua smiled happily.
Under normal circumstances, not too many people would be invited to the coming-of-age ceremony for young girls in the Northern Song Dynasty; only a few relatives would be needed to witness it.
But it is different for wealthy families. When a girl reaches the age of 15, they will definitely invite many colleagues, relatives and friends of similar status to attend the ceremony.
Make it as grand as possible.
This is a form of propaganda: My daughter has grown up and can get married. Your status is similar to mine. If you have a son or nephew who is suitable, please consider it and we can form an alliance.
To put it bluntly, it is a hidden political marriage.
"So you are practicing calligraphy. Your handwriting is quite nice and strong." Yang Jinhua looked at Lu Sen's handwriting and liked it very much.
Each stroke is bold and square, yet rounded in its turns, making it look quite unique.
"Thank you." Lu Sen smiled.
He knows his own business well. He practiced calligraphy hard for several sessions at the Children's Palace.
The handwriting is quite nice, but lacks soul... This is the evaluation of the calligraphy teacher.
Yang Jinhua glanced at the table and said, "I have never seen the book you use to practice calligraphy before, 'Ladies' Jade Ball Sutra', is this some weird Qi training method?"
She picked it up out of curiosity, and it was too late for Lu Sen to stop her: "This is not suitable for you to look at."
"This seems to be just a novel of miscellaneous things. Why is the title so weird? However, the writing is quite good and fascinating."
But after she turned a few pages, her face changed immediately. It was a little pink at first, and then after she turned a few more pages, it turned bright red.
"How could you show me such filthy things?"
Yang Jinhua was so embarrassed that she covered her face with one hand, rushed out of the yard like the wind, and disappeared into the woods in the blink of an eye.
"my book……"
Lu Sen sighed softly and said, "Since you don't like the book, just stay. I haven't finished reading it yet."
As movable type printing had not yet been invented, these books were very expensive and in small quantities.
Each book has the potential to become a unique copy, and once you take it, you may not be able to buy it again in the future.
Yang Jinhua ran down the mountain and rode her horse all the way home.
Without saying hello to his elders, he rushed into his boudoir, threw himself on the bed, buried his head in the quilt, and then pounded the pillow hard with his left hand, as if he was hitting Lu Sen.
The force is neither light nor heavy, and it is full of twists and turns.
After a while, she finally got rid of her shame. She sat up straight and was about to comb her hair when she found that she was still holding something in her right hand.
"The Jade Ball Sutra of the Ladies".
ah!!!!!
Yang Jinhua rolled over and over on the bed with her head in her hands, once again wanting to commit suicide out of shame.
At the Cao family's side, the two brothers entered their father's study, closed the door, and then the three of them looked at the black bundle on the table.
It was like looking at a mountain of gold, and the three of them had extreme excitement in their eyes.
Cao You went over, opened the bundle, and a thin golden wooden armor appeared in front of the three people.
"I can't believe this little piece of wooden armor can't even cover half of the body, but it can protect the whole body." Cao Yi sighed, "I have been searching for immortals for more than 20 years and have met countless strange people, but they all turned out to be charlatans. Now I finally see a real immortal."
"Dad, do you want to test it?" Cao Ping asked.
“It’s natural.”
"Second brother, go and put on the wooden armor." Cao Ping smiled and skillfully took out a pair of scissors from under the table.
"it's me again!"
Although he complained, Cao You still put on the wooden armor obediently.
Cao Ping took the scissors and stabbed his brother's right buttock. The scissors made a clear ding sound and could not move any further.
"It's the real thing." Cao Ping put the scissors away.
"Two sets of armor, one for each of you two brothers." Cao Yi sat down and said with a smile.
"Dad, you have to keep at least one piece of this armor." Cao Ping said anxiously, "Dad is the backbone of our Cao family. Your safety is of utmost importance."
Cao Yi waved his hand and said, "The Cao family will be handed over to you two brothers sooner or later. Even if I die, as long as you two brothers can survive and support each other, the Cao family can continue. So you two brothers must get married and have children as soon as possible to expand our Cao family."
Cao Ping bowed and clasped his fists: "But Daddy..."
"What's the matter? Ping'er, you haven't even become the head of the family yet, and you want to disobey your father's words?" Cao Yi frowned.
Cao Ping had no choice but to bend down, clasp his fists and bow his head.
The same goes for Cao You next to him.
"Speaking of marriage and having children, I remember that the young lady of the Yang family seems to be about to reach the age of marriage." Cao Yi stroked the short beard on his chin: "You'er, you seem to like the young lady of the Yang family? Do you want to wait until she reaches the age of marriage, and then your father will send someone to help you find a matchmaker. Our Cao family dare not get too close to the Zhe, Zhong, and Di families, but the Yang family should have no problem."
Cao You shook his head vigorously: "Sir, I don't like her anymore. I don't want to be beaten."
Hahahaha! Cao Yi shook his head helplessly and laughed.
Cao Ping suddenly said, "Dad, when we met Lu Xiaolang, the young lady from the Yang family also came behind, also carrying a bag, and they seemed to know each other very well."
"Oh!" Cao Yi pondered for a while and said, "Lu Xiaolang lives in a low mountain. He must be related to the Yang family."
"The Yang family is now in decline, and a small mountain is worthless." Cao Ping thought for a moment and said, "The Yang family probably can't produce any valuable treasures, and they don't have the power to help Lu Xiaolang rise to power. Why don't we, the Cao family, take the initiative and snatch Lu Xiaolang from the Yang family?"
Ah!
Cao Yi gently moved the table and said with a smile, "Who said the Yang family has no treasures... Isn't Miss Yang one? Lu Xiaolang is just a young man, and he is young and admires Ai. For him, a young woman who catches his eye is a real treasure. If the Yang family is not stupid, this Lu Xiaolang will definitely appear at Miss Yang's coming-of-age ceremony."
Cao Ping seemed to be lost in thought. He felt that he had learned a lot from his father.
So it is really important to teach by example.
"It's a pity that our Cao family has no daughter!" Cao Yi sighed in distress: "Otherwise, we could try to snatch someone away."
