A farmer's daughter who traveled through time: Marrying a sickly man

After Xia Tian finished explaining, she remembered that when she said she wanted an erhu, the Queen Mother did not express any surprise or objection. So the saying that the erhu was unlucky should just be Princess Yunying's personal intentional behavior.

She felt relieved and didn't give Yun Ying another chance to speak. She turned directly to the emperor sitting on the upper throne and said, "I will play the erhu piece 'Horse Racing' to wish His Majesty good health and success in everything. I also hope that our Daqian Dynasty will take the lead and prosper forever."

After saying that, Xia Tian raised his arm slightly, and the unique sound of the erhu came out like a galloping horse.

"Horse Racing" originally has a cheerful and exciting rhythm. As Xia Tian's fingers fly across the strings, it seems as if people can see thousands of troops galloping on the grassland, with horse hooves raising clouds of dust.

Xia Tian swayed his body with the music, his eyes slightly narrowed, and he seemed to be immersed in it.

Everyone, including the emperor, was shocked by Xia Tian's erhu music. Their hearts and minds jumped excitedly with the plucking of the strings, as if they were really in the fierce racecourse, tense and exciting.

When the song ended, the place was silent, and only after a few moments did warm applause break out.

Before the emperor could say anything, a general spoke first, "This music is truly exhilarating to listen to. It's more satisfying than killing the enemy in battle!"

"That's right. Compared to those humming songs, I still prefer this kind of songs that make my blood boil." Another person agreed.

"I heard from this lady that the song is called "Horse Racing". I seemed to really hear the sound of galloping and neighing horses just now." Another person said.

Listening to everyone's praise, Shen Nian's hands, which were originally clenched into fists, gradually relaxed. His eyes were fixed on Xia Tian in the field, and the curve of his mouth became higher and higher.

The emperor coughed, interrupting the discussion of his subordinates, and praised with a smile, "Madam Shen is really silent, but when she does, she will make a big splash."

The Queen Mother also agreed with a smile, "Yes, it is indeed beyond my expectations. Has Madam Shen learned to play the erhu specifically?"

Xia Tian stood up and dignifiedly saluted the Emperor and the Empress Dowager before replying slowly, "Thank you, Your Majesty and Your Majesty, for your compliments. My grandfather enjoyed playing the erhu, so I also know a little bit."

She didn't lie. The original owner's grandfather, Old Man Xia, could indeed play the erhu. When a family in the countryside held a funeral, they would usually invite suona and erhu musicians to play. When Old Man Xia was young, he was often invited to play the erhu, but he didn't play it much as he got older.

However, the original owner did not know how to play the erhu. Xia Tian signed up for erhu lessons after he started working.

There was a period of time when I was particularly obsessed with it and often practiced according to videos on the Internet.

"Mrs. Shen doesn't just know a little bit, she is quite proficient in it." The Queen also praised with a smile.

Princess Yunying felt even more uncomfortable when she saw that even the Emperor, the Empress and the Empress Dowager began to praise the song Xia Tian had just played. They originally wanted to embarrass her in public and let Shen Nian see the difference between his wife and the young ladies of wealthy families.

But now she not only failed to gain anything but ended up losing the rice, but also ended up becoming a celebrity in front of everyone.

Feeling annoyed, she pretended to be confused and asked, "Just now, Madam Shen said that she was from the countryside and couldn't play the piano. How come she can play it now?"

Xia Tian glanced at Princess Yunying indifferently and said, "This is not a kind invitation from the Princess. I cannot refuse, so I can only perform my humble duties."

"Mrs. Shen is so polite. Yunying doesn't have that much face." Princess Yunying said in a sarcastic tone.

Princess Ruihua, who was sitting next to Yunying, saw that Yun'er had always been targeting Mrs. Shen, and she had already guessed the reason.

Afraid that she would say something even more embarrassing in her rage, she quickly pulled her daughter aside, smiled at the Queen Mother and interrupted, "Just now, the Queen Mother said that if Madam Shen plays well, there will be a generous reward. We all think the piece just now was very good."

The Queen Mother smiled and looked towards the audience. "Of course I remember. Nanny Chen, bring me my jade ruyi and give it to Madam Shen as a reward."

"Yes." Nanny Chen brought the jade ruyi. Xia Tian knelt down and took it with both hands. He kowtowed to the empress dowager and expressed his gratitude before standing up.

At this time, Princess Ruihua deliberately joked, "The Queen's sister-in-law is too partial. She only gave the award to Madam Shen among so many talented children. It seems that Madam Shen is more favored by the Queen's sister-in-law!"

"Ruihua, please don't be jealous. The other children are also very good. It's just that I have never heard the song that Madam Shen just sang. It is indeed more outstanding."

The emperor also asked curiously, "Who composed this song, Madam Shen?" He had indeed never heard of it.

"I don't know who composed this song, I just heard my grandfather play it." Xia Tian didn't expect that no one here knew this famous song. She could only attribute it to the original owner's grandfather who couldn't read a single word.

When the emperor heard that Xia Tian didn't know who did it, he didn't ask any further questions. Perhaps it was done by a capable person hiding among the people.

Since ancient times, there have been some talented people who are indifferent to fame and fortune who often hide in the market and live a free and easy life.

After the performance, Xia Tian returned to his seat and sat back down, continuing to enjoy other people's performances as if nothing had happened.

The atmosphere on the field gradually became lively due to some people's deliberate jokes.

Xia Tian's song "Horse Racing" just now amazed everyone present. Shen Nian was originally very happy, but he became unhappy after hearing what Princess Yunying said.

Anyone can dare to provoke us at will.

At this moment, he actually wanted extremely strongly to make the power in his hands even stronger.

After she sat down next to him, he stretched out his right hand and gently held her hand.

Xia Tian felt the warmth coming from the palm of his hand, and his mood, which had just been affected by Princess Yunying, gradually calmed down.

It's really tiring to attend this banquet.

I’m afraid that if I say something wrong, it will upset the people above me.

Xia Tian suddenly felt irritated. When would this intrigue ever end?

Ultimately, it was because she herself was not strong enough that others looked down upon her at any time.

At this moment, she actually had the same idea as Shen Nian, wanting to make herself strong quickly and not let others bully her at will.

After the banquet ended, Shen Nian was called away by the emperor. Xia Tian then brought Ningxiang out and stood under a tree in the distance waiting for Shen Nian.

Wen Jin came out and saw Xia Tian standing alone under the tree, so she walked over.

"Xia Tian, you play the erhu really well." Wen Jin smiled and praised sincerely.

"Yeah, Xia Tian, you're awesome." Lin Sayu, who followed closely behind, gave a thumbs up while speaking.

"Thank you both for your compliments. Your talents are incredible." Xia Tian also smiled and praised sincerely.

Just now inside, Wen Jin also went up to play a guzheng piece, and she is worthy of the title of a talented woman.

Lin Sayu was even more amazing. She performed a sword dance directly. Her smooth and flowing movements did not diminish her majesty as a daughter of a general.

On the contrary, Hu Mengyao did not come on stage, and she looked at her several times at that time.

As a result, Miss Hu just sat there without moving at all, and watched other people's performances with as much interest as she did.

Before I even mentioned Cao Cao, he arrived. Before Hu Mengyao even reached him, she started to greet him, "Xia Tian, I was just looking for you inside. Why are you here?"

"What do you want from me?" Xia Tian asked puzzledly.

"Of course congratulations to you. You are proud of yourself today. You didn't see how dark Princess Yunying's face was after the end. Tsk tsk tsk tsk." Hu Mengyao said while pouting and shaking her head.

Before Xia Tian could reply, Wen Jin pulled Hu Mengyao, pointed behind her, and whispered, "Stop talking, someone's coming."

Hu Mengyao turned around and saw Princess Yunying walking towards them with her maid.