Chapter 293: How Did She Find So Many Things For Herself To Do!
Old Gu brought them in. The woman who had been playing the pipa looked up, and her gaze fell upon Yun Jiao.
Even though she was the shortest of everyone, Yun Jiao was the most dazzling presence in the crowd.
The woman’s eyes lit up.
“Where did such a little child come from? You’re so good-looking.”
The woman’s voice had the unique soft dialect of the Jiangnan region. Coupled with her being a singer, it was very pleasant to hear.
Old Gu knew.
Xie Sanniang, you see, was purely a looks enthusiast; she was especially lenient with those who were good-looking.
At this moment, she couldn’t take her eyes off Yun Jiao. She stood up, carefully put down the pipa she was holding, and then walked in front of Yun Jiao.
“Little child, can auntie touch your hand?”
Yun Jiao was bewildered but still nodded.
“Yes.”
These two short words made Xie Sanniang’s eyes light up again.
“Your vocal tone is so unique, it’s suitable for singing, for opera.”
She touched Yun Jiao’s hand again, actually feeling her bones.
“Your skin is like congealed fat, your body is soft as if boneless and extremely resilient. Little one, what do you want to learn from me?”
Yun Jiao: “I want to learn a musical instrument, a musical instrument that is convenient to carry and sounds nice.”
“Oh my, with such excellent conditions, it would be too much of a pity to only learn a musical instrument! You can also learn singing, opera, and dancing with me.”
Old Gu:…………
If he remembered correctly, many people had come to her before, wanting her to be a teacher for their children. But although this Xie Sanniang spoke softly, she was very sharp and picky.
This one’s figure isn’t good, that one’s voice isn’t good, this one’s bones are too stiff, that one’s eyes aren’t lively…
Anyway, among so many people, she hadn’t found a single one she liked.
Now, it was too much. Before they adults had even said a word, was this Xie Sanniang so impatient to hand over all her abilities?
“Ahem…”
Old Gu coughed twice: “I say, Xie Sanniang, there are two people standing here, and you don’t see them.”
Xie Sanniang stood up: “Oh, it’s Uncle Gu.”
She looked at Yun Jiao and then at Old Gu, her eyes filled with confusion.
“When did your family get such a good child? She’s not from your family, is she?”
Old Gu saw the expression on her face – “How could your family possibly have such an excellent child?” – and was immediately annoyed.
“What do you mean by that? Why can’t she be from my family?”
Although… she wasn’t, strictly speaking.
“I brought her here because I want her to learn an instrument. Why are you making such a fuss?”
Xie Sanniang looked at Yun Jiao. Such a good talent, she had finally met someone like this, how could she let her slip away?
So, she smiled and said: “Then let’s go inside and talk.”
She had someone bring tea and pastries. Yun Jiao couldn’t help but secretly look at her.
It was truly that this person exuded a graceful and classical beauty in every gesture, a temperament that Yun Jiao had never seen before.
On her, the first thing people noticed was her temperament, then her figure and face.
“Little child, what’s your name?”
“My name is Yun Jiao.”
“Good, Little Yun Jiao wants to learn an instrument, right? Have some food, and auntie will take you to see.”
Yun Jiao nodded, her eyes lighting up as she looked at the pink and white pastries that resembled flowers.
Not only did they look good, but they also tasted very good.
After eating, Yun Jiao was taken to see the musical instruments.
Xie Sanniang had even specially cleared out a large room to store the musical instruments. Just by the condition of their maintenance, one could tell that the owner cherished them dearly.
Yun Jiao was momentarily dazzled. With Xie Sanniang’s permission, she ran over to touch this and that.
“Every instrument has its own unique sound. Do you want to hear their sounds?”
Under Xie Sanniang’s step-by-step guidance, Yun Jiao’s curiosity was piqued.
Then, Xie Sanniang played different music on each of the instruments one by one.
For Yun Jiao, who already loved music, this was simply a feast for her hearing.
“Now that you’ve heard the sounds of all these instruments, is there any you’d like to learn?”
Yun Jiao: Indecisive, she felt like she wanted to learn them all.
But she was by the seaside, and at home, she still leaned towards things that were easy to carry.
“That one.”
Yun Jiao pointed at a vertical flute that looked like white jade.
The xiao could also work. She liked the sounds of both instruments, and they were easy to carry, so she could take them anywhere.
“Don’t you want to learn anything else?”
Yun Jiao honestly nodded: “I do, but it’s not easy to carry.”
“If it’s not easy to carry, you can come to my place to learn.”
“But I’ll teach you the vertical flute first.”
“Little Yun Jiao, do you dance?”
Yun Jiao shook her head.
Let alone dancing, she had never even seen anyone else dance.
In her previous life, as a merfolk, merfolk were best at singing; dancing was simply not a thing.
As for this life, dancing was considered a luxury, and it was rare to see someone dancing in daily life.
“Do you want to see? I happen to have time today to dance for you.”
Yun Jiao’s eyes showed some anticipation, and she nodded: “I do.”
“Okay, wait for me here for a moment.”
Xie Sanniang went to change clothes. When she reappeared, she was wearing a white long dress of excellent quality.
She held a round fan in her hand.
Xie Sanniang took them to the backyard. Her backyard had a stage specifically built for dancing.
Then, Yun Jiao, Yun Chennan, and Old Gu sat as spectators below the stage, while Xie Sanniang gracefully walked onto the stage and began to dance.
At the same time, she sang.
Her flowing, long skirt was like a blooming flower on her body. Her body was very supple, and from her fingers to her toes, every movement exuded beauty.
While dancing, her singing was melodious and pleasant, and her breath was steady.
Yun Jiao appreciated beauty and also liked beauty.
Xie Sanniang’s dance and song were deeply imprinted in her heart at this moment.
She watched with a look of absorption.
When the piece ended, Yun Jiao felt her heart pounding.
Xie Sanniang walked down with a faint smile on her lips, her gait exuding an indescribable lightness and grace.
“Walking on lotuses” must refer to something like this.
Yun Jiao’s eyes lit up as she looked at her: “Auntie, I want to learn this!”
Without Xie Sanniang needing to say anything, Yun Jiao proactively expressed her desire to learn.
Xie Sanniang held her round fan, covering the lower half of her face. Her peach blossom eyes were filled with a smile.
“Yes, I’ll teach you.”
Old Gu shook his head: “You, Xie Sanniang, are clearly baiting this little one.”
Xie Sanniang said confidently: “If she doesn’t like it, even if I want her to learn, it will be useless.”
Thus, Yun Jiao, who originally only came to learn an instrument, vaguely became Xie Sanniang’s student, not only having to learn singing and various musical instruments, but also dancing and opera.
Yun Jiao was still a bit dazed when it was time to leave.
Xie Sanniang patted her head: “Remember to come tomorrow, don’t be lazy.”
Yun Jiao uttered an “oh” and on the way back, she counted on her fingers the things she had to learn every day.
In the morning, she had to memorize various books on pharmacology given by her master. At noon, she had to learn dissection from her fourth senior brother. In the afternoon, she had to study music theory with her teacher.
Hiss…
How did she find so many things to do for herself!
