Initial Volume: Reborn in a Different World, Blooming Youth 2013 Magic Sound of Pipa

  "In the gentle breeze, I am honored to host this poetry competition! Welcome, friends from all over the world, who have come to the Tingqin Pavilion to participate in the Poetry Competition! The rules are the same as before, each person is limited to buying ten crystal beads, and the participant who gets the most crystal beads will be the winner. Additionally, His Majesty has promised that the winner can make a request to him, as long as it's not an excessive demand, he will grant it. Now, I declare, the Poetry Competition begins!"

  The clear and crisp voice fell clearly.

  Like a thunderbolt falling, it shook everyone's body. The excitement of the light at the bottom of their eyes rose simultaneously, and if they could get the blessing of Yun Huang, wouldn't wealth and honor be within reach?

  "Rù Fēng, what is Líu Lì Zhū?"

  Ruan Qincheng looked at the many people in the field, all rushing towards one place, and couldn't help but curiously ask.

  "This crystal bead is a special product of our Tingqin Pavilion, and it cannot be imitated outside! Each crystal bead costs one gold coin. Those who want to vote for the contestants will naturally go buy them. Each person is limited to buying ten beads to ensure fairness."

  Yin Lv Feng walked onto the corridor of Ya Ge, leaned over and looked down. Seeing so many people buying crystal beads, a smile floated up to her lips. She took out a small glass bead from her hand and handed it to Ruan Qin Chen.

  "Hmm!"

  When Ruan Qincheng saw that glass bead, she was shocked!

  These guys are really black-hearted, a small glass bead that's only worth one gold coin is simply robbery!

  However, even so, there are still many people competing to buy.

  So-called fairness does not exist at all, and this poetry conference is undoubtedly a stage for showing off power and wealth.

  Survival of the fittest. Some families have a strong background, but those who only have a silhouette, how can they compare?

  But the more people who buy these legendary glass beads the better, after all they will eventually end up in her pocket anyway, so why not?

  As the Poetry Conference began, the atmosphere in the venue suddenly rose. One after another, people took the stage to perform, either writing poems with brush and ink or playing musical instruments, each showcasing their talents.

  Some people watch with great interest, while others lack enthusiasm.

  The onlookers who came to watch the commotion almost broke through the walls of the Tangle Emotions Pavilion. The high-ranking officials and nobles who arrived at the Tangle Emotions Pavilion were too numerous to count, so in front of it stood five layers of elegant pavilions, extremely numerous, forming a circular shape around the periphery of the high platform.

  Xue and Yu from the future also came here, but they didn't know what etiquette to follow. They simply followed the crowd, found a seat in the audience, and looked around for their mistress. Fortunately, there were many men and women who came to watch the poetry competition today, so they felt a little more at ease.

  No matter if it's doing good deeds or bad ones, having more people is always more reassuring!

  "The few women on the stage just now were quite good, talented and versatile. Moreover, judging from their appearance, they didn't seem to be ordinary noble ladies. These people must have been arranged by you! Is there a predetermined winner this time?"

  Ruan Qincheng looked at Yin Lvfeng with a smile that was not quite a smile, and she didn't believe that the Tougong Pavilion wouldn't have any preparations. If this champion were to come from within the Tougong Pavilion, it would certainly make the pavilion's reputation resound far and wide.

  "Haha, you've figured it all out!"

  Yin Lv Feng looked at her with great curiosity, not expecting her thoughts to be so meticulous. He naturally had arranged for the four flower queens of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, who were carefully cultivated in the Tiao Qing Pavilion, to participate in the competition: Cai Wei, Jing Jia, Fan Shuang and Xue Jin. All four were among the top talents in the Tiao Qing Pavilion, not only in appearance but also in talent.

  "Cai Wei, Jing Jia, Fan Shuang have all taken the stage, only Xue Jin is left. Xue Jin is the most outstanding of the four, they are all making their debut, I will arrange for her to be the final one. Without a doubt, she will surely win!"

  The competition in the arena was still going on like wildfire, and the night-colored curtain slowly fell.

  The lanterns have just been lit, and the lights are shining brightly.

  "Sure enough, they are all some mediocre and superficial people, pedantic scholars! It's really boring!"

  A man in a black robe leaned against the soft couch under the heavy brocade, his arm resting on the knee of his left leg. His tightly closed lips seemed to hold a hint of disdainful smile, and his high-bridged phoenix eyes showed a few points of impatience. A ring-shaped crimson gold earring was faintly visible at the edge of his ear, appearing and disappearing in his hair.

  "Your Majesty, since Princess Chang is here, she must be performing. Please calm down!"

  Bai Hua sighed and said with a bitter smile that there was no way to deal with this unpredictable master.

  That's right, this man full of noble aura is none other than the Emperor of Snow Phoenix Empire, Feng Bingyi.

  Ascended to the throne at five years old, went on a military campaign at eight years old.

  He was erudite and talented, knowing people and using them well, making the originally weak Snow Phoenix Empire suddenly become the overlord of the five nations.

  With a mighty steed whinnying in the western wind, the imperial map and the hegemonic enterprise are recorded in the Spring and Autumn Annals; no one can rival its sharpness!

  Every gesture and movement is stained with blood, trampling on the ruins of a once beautiful landscape.

  "The dignified princess of a country, actually showing her face in the land of smoke and flowers, is simply a shame to the imperial family!"

  Feng Bing's voice was cold and detached, with a hint of chill in his eyes. The Ruby Flame Stone King Ring on his thumb flashed brightly as he slammed his hand on the table, emitting a dazzling light.

  "Alas, Your Majesty, calm down! The princess has always been like this, it's not something that can be changed overnight!"

  Bai Hua said helplessly, feeling that the air temperature around him had dropped by several degrees in an instant, and he couldn't help but shiver.

  "Ding Dong——"

  The sonorous sound of the bell broke the solemn atmosphere in the elegant pavilion.

  A beautiful maid lifted the crystal beaded curtain.

  When everyone saw the woman on the high platform, their eyes all floated with a lecherous light. The noisy voices also weakened a lot.

  In the elegant room on the third floor, Yun Qianye furrowed her brow, her indifferent gaze sweeping across the high platform when she raised a few points of surprise. She had actually come too, and in such a bold posture!

  Phoenix Yao had shed her original pure attire, and put on a shoulderless peacock skirt. The colorful silk ribbons on the skirt shimmered in the light, instantly captivating everyone's attention. She seemed like an enchanting fairy, with a thousand charms and infinite allure.

  On her long hair, a peacock tail head ornament was tied, with silver tassels of varying lengths hanging down. A hibiscus flower-shaped mark was drawn on her forehead with cinnabar, and a bright pink makeup was painted on her pale face, which was very captivating. Her hands plucked the strings, and the pipa flew out in sound.

  "The large strings hum like a sudden rain, the small strings chirp like whispers, the humming and chirping intertwine in playing, the big pearls and small pearls fall onto the jade plate."

  At that moment, the pipa melody with its ups and downs flew out of her hands. Her slender fingers danced on the icy strings, her eyebrows lowered as she played with ease. It made people feel as if they had fallen into a fantastical realm, their minds filled with intoxicating scenes of life and death.

  "However, with hands on the pipa and pushing the huangguoshu, the moon string moves westward and the pipe string is low."

  The passionate pipa music, along with the charming woman's enchanting smile, resonated through the air.

  The music ended with thunderous applause.

  "Your Majesty, the princess's pipa playing is still so good! This time, she will surely win first prize!"

  Bai Hua's eyes floated with a few points of admiration, although the eldest princess was willful and ruthless, but she played the pipa exceptionally well, unmatched by anyone!

  "Hmm!"

  Feng Bing's face was cold as she smiled, wanting to know that in order to master the demonic sound of the pipa, she had beheaded several musicians.

  "Oh no, this is terrible! This demoness is too powerful! Snow Jin might not be her match, what to do?"

  Yin Lv Feng snapped back to reality, anxiously watching as one by one, people were enchanted and supported Feng Yaohuang. He was so angry that he gritted his teeth. Unfortunately, there was no way around it - whether in terms of appearance or talent, Feng Yaohuang was indeed the most outstanding!

  "What kind of person is she?"

  Ruan Qincheng raised an eyebrow, instinctively disliking the woman. Although her music skills were exquisite, they were filled with evil and seductive powers. Looking at the high platform, that heavily made-up and complacent face made her feel a chill.

  Phoenix Dawn!

  As soon as Yin Lv Feng's words fell, Ruan Qin Chen's eyes suddenly changed.

  "It's her!"

  Ruan Qinchun's lips curled up into a dangerous smile as he slowly put down the cup in his hand.

  "Let Lü Feng arrange it, I'll go to Xue Jin's place!"