The Great Wei Music Bureau

Chapter 116: Opportunity (Part )

Last time, we talked about Li Yi and Nangong Xue chatting while drinking. After Xing Er sang a song, Li Yi would order the next one. So what did the two talk about? Let's listen together.

Li Yi: Has your father gone to see Sister Ruyun?

Nangong Xue: No, my father doesn’t dare to go.

Li Yi: What? Are you afraid that Sister Ruyun will beat him?

Nangong Xue: He must be afraid of being beaten to death by Aunt Yun.

Li Yi: Interesting, he is so afraid of Sister Ruyun.

Nangong Xue: Aren’t you afraid of Shiyu too?

Li Yi: That's not fear, that's respect! That's love!

Nangong Xue: People call being henpecked respectful, but scholars are really shameless.

Li Yi: It would be fine if you scolded me, but why did you also involve the scholar? Did he provoke you?

Nangong Xue: You are admitting that you are shameless.

Li Yi: I don’t admit it. Can you change your mind?

Nangong Xue: Of course not.

Li Yi: That’s it. So, instead of making useless excuses, it’s better to do something practical.

Nangong Xue: What practical things to do.

Li Yi: You are eating and drinking with me now, isn’t that practical?

Nangong Xue: Isn't this a bet? If it wasn't a bet, why would I be drinking with you here?

Li Yi: I don’t think so.

Nangong Xue: What else could it be?

Li Yi: Because I am handsome, suave, and elegant!

Nangong Xue sprayed a mouthful of wine on Li Yi's face, and Xing'er burst out laughing. Li Yi said calmly: "What are you laughing at? Do you have a handkerchief? If you do, bring it over quickly. There are vegetable leaves in this wine!"

Xing Er covered her mouth with a handkerchief and handed it to Li Yi. Li Yi took it and wiped his face, then said, "What are you waiting for? Wait for me to return it to you? You might get sprayed again later, go back and continue playing and singing!"

Li Yi: Why did you react so strongly when I told you I'm handsome?

Nangong Xue: You are so shameless. You can say such heartless words. Aren’t you afraid of being punished by God?

Li Yi: I am a Confucianist and a man of integrity. If I lose my conscience, God will send down a thunderbolt to kill me! So what I say is the truth, and God approves of it.

Nangong Xue: How can you be so shameless?

Li Yi: You just met me? I'm not only shameless, I'm also mean and vulgar. Go tell others about it! Who will believe it?

Nangong Xue: How can there be someone like you?

Li Yi: You have seen it, right? How is it? You have learned something new.

Nangong Xue: Do you guys keep your word?

Li Yi: That depends on who you talk to and what you say.

Nangong Xue: Then will you still teach me to play the guitar?

Li Yi: Aren’t you afraid that I will take advantage of you?

Nangong Xue: Eat tofu? What kind of tofu?

Li Yi: I’m just taking advantage of you.

Nangong Xue: I say you are shameless, and you really become vulgar and want to take advantage of me.

Li Yi: You are so beautiful, it is a normal reaction for every man to want to take advantage of you.

Nangong Xue: Aren’t you afraid that I will kill you?

Li Yi: You can’t beat me now.

Nangong Xue: Shiyu couldn’t beat you, but she still managed to make you submit.

Li Yi: She is my wife, do you also want to be my wife? If you want to be me, I am willing to be my wife.

Nangong Xue: Stop dreaming, how could I possibly marry you?

Li Yi: Yes, you can’t marry me either, so just take advantage of me if you can, to avoid not being able to take advantage of me in the future.

Nangong Xue: Are you trying to provoke me on purpose?

Li Yi: Wow, you've become smarter. That's rare. I thought you couldn't hear it.

Nangong Xue: No, what good will it do for you to irritate me?

Li Yi: That would have many benefits.

Nangong Xue: Tell me about it!

Li Yi: For example, if I irritate you and let you cause trouble again, the Queen Mother might become unhappy and not let you marry into the palace. That's not a good thing!

Nangong Xue: Is this how I am in your heart?

Li Yi: Well, what else do you want?

Nangong Xue: Why? I am just a bit more straightforward, without so many twists and turns.

Li Yi: You can describe your recklessness, rudeness, and arrogance as being straightforward. Who of us is shameless?

Nangong Xue: Be polite when you speak to me! Believe it or not, I will chop you to death right now!

Li Yi: I believe it, I believe it too much. The sword is right here, go ahead and do it.

Nangong Xue: You! It seems that I have to practice hard, otherwise you really don’t take me seriously.

Li Yi: Of course I don’t dare to take you seriously. If I were to take you seriously, I would lose my head!

Nangong Xue: Then why did you ask me to have dinner with you? Aren’t you afraid of losing your head?

Li Yi: Don’t be afraid, you won’t tell anyone.

Nangong Xue: There are two soldiers at the door. Aren’t you afraid that they will spread the word?

Li Yi: Those are your family’s soldiers. If they don’t listen to you, the Nangong family can hand over the military power.

Nangong Xue: What are you thinking about?

Li Yi: Eating, drinking, gambling, smoking, cheating, stealing!

Nangong Xue: Are you really a Confucianist? Can a Confucianist say such things?

Li Yi: Amitabha, my Buddhist name is Jiese. Female donor, please respect yourself and don’t let me have worldly desires.

Nangong Xue: If you become a monk, you will definitely be a playboy! A lecherous monk! If you are caught, you will be put in a pig cage!

Li Yi: That’s why I didn’t become a monk. I couldn’t bear to leave this world.

Nangong Xue: Can you speak properly? You don’t usually speak like this.

Li Yi: If you can speak well, of course I can speak well too.

Nangong Xue: I have always been speaking nicely!

Li Yi: You are a nice person, but you call someone shameless, shameless, and vulgar in front of others?

Nangong Xue: I’m telling the truth!

Li Yi: Fact? I was taught to be civilized, polite, studious and hardworking. If I were like you, how could I be loved by everyone, have cars on the road and flowers bloom everywhere? Even if I was unruly, it would not stop people from admiring me.

Nangong Xue: You? How dare you say such shameless words?

Li Yi: Why are you embarrassed? What I said is all true! If you don't believe me, I'll prove it to you right here! Xing'er, come here!

Xing'er heard the voice and came forward. Li Yi asked, "Xing'er, what do you think of me, young master?"

Xing'er said, "The young master is a nice person." Li Yi put on a victorious expression.

Nangong Xue said: "I just said it was good! What does it have to do with those shameless words you said!"

Li Yi curled his lips and looked at Xing'er and asked, "Xing'er, let me ask you, do you admire me?"

Xing Er was a little nervous when asked, Nangong Xue said: "Don't be afraid of him, he won't do anything to you, don't worry, just speak up, if he dares to embarrass you, I will take care of it for you!"

Xing Er thought for a moment and said, "Well, I wouldn't say I admire you, but I respect you a lot."

Nangong Xue stretched out her hand and put on a triumphant expression, and Li Yi waved his hand to indicate that it was too early to be happy! He asked: "Xing'er, do you admire Li Yuefu?"

Xing Er nodded and said, "Yes, Master Yuefu is really amazing. He is worthy of being the most talented scholar in Wei. From his songs, we can tell that he is a hero who dares to love and hate, and has a chivalrous spirit and tender feelings!"

Nangong Xue's face turned green, and she asked, "How did you hear that he is a hero who dares to love and hate, and is chivalrous and tender?"

Xing Er said: "He loves the country, but he loves the beauty more. This is the best proof! If he didn't have lofty ambitions, how could he have such a beautiful country in his heart? Although he loves this beautiful country, he loves the beauty more. The lyrics clearly state that which hero would rather be alone? Indeed, even a commoner like me understands this truth."

Nangong Xue asked again: "He is a Confucian scholar, how could he be a great hero! At most, he is just a bohemian poet."

Xing Er shook her head and said, "A hero is not afraid of a humble origin, and he will be proud if he has high aspirations. It is difficult to love just because of fate, and it is impossible to capture it in a lifetime. This is the tenderness of chivalry, this is the spirit of heroism, isn't this enough to prove it?"

Nangong Xue said helplessly: "How can what's written in the lyrics be true? You have been deceived by those rumors. He is not that kind of person at all!"

Xing Er said, "I don't know what Lord Li is like, but the fact that he can write such a song at least proves that his state of mind has reached this level. How can a scholar want to travel the world? So he expresses his emotions and expresses his aspirations through songs. This is Lord Li in my mind."

Li Yi was so happy when he heard this, but he just smiled on the surface. After Xing'er finished speaking, Li Yi nodded and said, "Well, you are right. Come with me to the mansion to get the money later."

Xing Er said, "I don't want your money, I just want you to teach me how to sing. From your conversation with Mr. Lin just now, I can tell that you are a great man, so I want you to teach me!"

Nangong Xue said: "So that's how it is. No wonder you praised Li Lefu so much. You want him to teach you how to sing!"

Xing Er asked, "What does my praising Lord Li have to do with the young master teaching me to sing?"

Just as Nangong Xue was about to speak, Li Yi stopped her with his hand and said, "Enough, enough, why are you arguing with that little girl? Xing'er, you can learn to sing, but I can't teach you. However, there is someone in my family who can teach you. Do you have anyone else in your family?"

Xing Er answered, "My parents are still alive and make a living by fishing. I have a seven-year-old brother and I want to support him in school, so I come out to sing in this restaurant to make a living."

Li Yi asked: "Who did you learn this zither and song from?"

Xing Er said, "There used to be a musician living next door to my house. I learned from him, but he moved away after only two years. Before he left, he gave me the instrument so I could practice on my own."

Li Yi said, "How about this? My second wife is in need of a helper. If you are willing, you can help her. She is good at singing, and you can learn a lot from her."

Xing Er shook her head and said, "That won't do. My brother is naughty and it's very hard for my parents to discipline him. If I become a maid, no one at home will be able to discipline him."

Li Yi thought for a moment and said, "How about this, bring your brother to the mansion as well? I'm going to open a school to teach children to read and write. How about your wages being used as your brother's tuition?"

Xing'er was somewhat tempted, but she didn't dare to accept the offer for a moment. Nangong Xue saw that she was still hesitant and said, "Although I despise this shameless guy, the opportunity he gave you is really good. Why are you still hesitating?"

Xing Er said, "I'm afraid. I'm afraid my brother will miss home and his parents. I'm also afraid..."

Li Yi smiled and said, "Okay, I know your difficulties. Go back and think about it slowly. Come back to me when you've made up your mind. Go and continue singing. I'll call you if there's anything else." Xing'er returned to her seat and continued to play and sing.

Nangong Xue: Are you attracted to that girl?

Li Yi: Vulgar. I thought she was quite smart and liked music. Bailing happened to be in need of a helper, so I thought she was suitable.

Nangong Xue: You are really interested. When will you teach me to play the guitar?

Li Yi: I will find someone to make another one for you first, and then send it to your house when it is finished.