Travel through different worlds and experience different lives

Every day during the day, the two little guys played in the yard, or went to the backyard to find fruits to eat. At night, they practiced hard in the house. If they didn’t know how to do it, they would go to An Lingrong.

An Lingrong taught them step by step, and in less than half a month, both of them had gotten the hang of it. All they had to do from then on was practice more.

He said to An Lingxuan and Shunyi: When you two practice in the room, use these two real flutes to practice. These two cannot be cut by swords or guns. You can use them to attack each other's throats and avoid any attacks on vital parts.

It’s okay to be injured. Your hand injuries will be healed the next day. After I enter the palace, you should be more careful when practicing.

But once my sister enters the palace, you will be able to beat four or five ordinary masters by yourself, but you will not be a match for the top masters.

So don't underestimate anyone. You are just children now. If you underestimate children, you will suffer.

The two nodded and said: Yes, we will never underestimate anyone. Even if the opponent looks weak, he may actually be strong.

An Lingrong nodded and said: Just remember it, okay you can go back and continue practicing.

My sister will go to the talent show in a few days, so you don't need to practice at night. If you have nothing to do, practice playing the flute and the Xiao. This will help to numb others. After all, the emperor will definitely send people to secretly observe the mansions of any of our talent shows in a while.

There may also be inspections during this period, so be careful to listen to the ceiling when you go to sleep in the future. Try not to talk about martial arts during this period, talk more about musical instruments.

Don't you two like the flute and the flute? Practice more during this period. You can come to my place when you have nothing to do and I will teach you.

Upon hearing this, the two looked at An Lingrong, and An Lingrong looked at the roof.

The two of them understood what he meant, and An Lingxuan said: Sister, Shunyi and I both want to learn to play the flute and the flute.

An Lingrong nodded with satisfaction and said: "These two instruments are convenient to carry with you. If you feel bored, you can play a tune. Sister will teach you the flute today. Sister will play a tune for you, and you two can tell me how it feels later."

As she spoke, An Lingrong took out the flute made of purple bamboo. Soon everyone on the roof was shocked. She played it so well that even those masters of playing the flute might not be as good as this young lady.

It took a long time after the song ended for An Lingxuan and Shunxin to come back to their senses. An Lingxuan said in shock: "Sister, you play the flute so beautifully." Shunxin was also shocked and said: "Miss, you play the flute so well."

An Lingrong smiled and said: The sound of the flute is clear and pleasant, while the sound of the flute is low and lyrical.

If the flute and Xiao ensemble is really good, once you two have practiced it well, you can play together often when you go out in the future.

As he spoke, he played a piece of flute. As soon as the flute sounded, everyone began to recall their childhood, some were happy, some were sad, anyway, many emotions were conveyed through the sound of the flute.

It is as if the sound of the flute conveys the feelings of memories, while the sound of the pipe conveys the yearning for the present and the future.

If the two ensembles are like the past, present and future connected together.

An Lingxuan said: Sister, I want to learn both.

Shunxin also said: Miss, I want to learn both. When the young master plays the flute, I will use the flute to accompany him. When the young master plays the flute, I will play the flute.

An Lingrong laughed and said: Well, the two instruments are similar, but once you learn them, you will find them not difficult.

You go back and practice the fingering first, like this, and then go through it in order, the same goes for Xiao.

You guys go back and familiarize yourself with it. Once you’re familiar with it, I’ll teach you a simple song.

The two little ones said happily: Okay sister, yes, miss, and then ran back jumping and skipping.

After the two little guys left, An Lingrong prepared to go to bed.

When An Lingrong was about to take off her clothes, the person on the roof covered his face and ran away.

An Lingrong lay down and went to sleep with a smile on her face.

In just one week, the two little guys learned very quickly and were able to play a simple tune.

An Lingrong smiled and said: You have learned well. I will take you to buy some fun toys later, and also buy some gifts for your parents. You can bring them to your parents when you go back.

An Lingrong asked her maid to ask Aunt Xiao whether she wanted to go.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Xiao would definitely go.

An Lingrong wore a hat and a veil. After all, she couldn't show her face to others when participating in a talent show.

Several people went to the street together and went to a jewelry store, where they bought a set of headwear for Aunt Xiao and also bought a few sets for their mother.

I also bought a jade pendant for An Bihuai and An Lingxuan respectively. Of course, buying these was just a formality and I would replace them when I got back.

I saw a nice bracelet and was about to buy it when a girl said, "I want that bracelet."

Upon hearing this, An Lingrong smiled and said to the shopkeeper: Give it to that lady.

As she said this, she asked the shopkeeper to take a white bracelet next to her. The woman then said, "I want this one too."

An Lingrong smiled and said: Give them all to that young lady.

This bracelet is really not expensive at one thousand taels of silver. I'll look at something else.

The shopkeeper was also a shrewd man. He said directly: Miss Xia, this bracelet is a new model this year. You have really good taste. I guarantee it will look good on you. It can be seen that it is tailor-made for you.

Xia Dongchun, isn’t it true that Xia Dong is stupid?

If you want to steal her things, you need money.

This store is owned by her. Anyone who doesn't make money from it is a fool.

Boss, do you have a bracelet worth two thousand taels of silver?

I will be entering the palace in a few days, and I need to make a good impression on the Emperor and the Empress at first sight. I cannot be too shabby, otherwise I worry that I will not be chosen.

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Miss, please wait a moment. We have a pair worth five thousand taels in our store. It is really beautiful and the only one of its kind in the whole capital. There is only one of this style."

As he said that, he ran to get the one that was made of crystal, but the design was a rose. The entire bracelet was red and carved into roses.

The shopkeeper took it out quickly, and Xia Dongchun also looked over. The bracelet in the box was exquisite and gorgeous, and the roses on it were bright red, so beautiful that people couldn't bear to step on it.

Xia Dongchun looked at it again and again and said to the shopkeeper: I want this one too.

An Lingrong smiled and said: Then, I can offer five thousand one hundred taels.

Xia Dongchun said disdainfully: I'll offer six thousand taels.

An Lingrong was a little angry, but finally gritted her teeth and said: You, I, I will pay six point and fifty taels.

Xia Dongchun said proudly: I'll offer seven thousand taels.

An Lingrong said sadly: How could you do this, you... Humph... After saying that, she stomped her feet, then left with her brother and Aunt Xiao.

After returning home, Aunt Xiao asked in confusion: Rong'er, why did you raise the price?

An Lingxuan thought for a while and said: Sister, that shop can’t be yours too, right?

An Lingrong smiled and nodded, saying: Yes, those are the bracelets I designed. Now that a sucker has come, who else should I rip off?

Aunt Xiao smiled and said: You, that shopkeeper is really bold in asking for such a high price.

An Lingrong smiled and said: Those things are sold to noble ladies, they are very exquisite, if you buy them for a thousand years, the shopkeeper can make a hundred taels, if you buy them for a day, ten thousand taels, the shopkeeper can make a thousand taels.

Do you think the shopkeeper dares to ask for a price?

What’s more, what we sell in our store are new and novel, which are not available in other stores. We earn the price based on the newness. Moreover, our carvings are all meticulous and delicate work.

By the way, Auntie, do you like bracelets or bangles? The ones I have are all carved by myself. I can carve whatever you like.

Aunt Xiao said: I like bracelets, orchid bracelets. Your mother likes bracelets, white jade or black jade.

An Lingrong nodded and said: Okay, I got it. I will do it right away and give it to you in the evening. Please ask your aunt to help me when the time comes for my mother and father.

An Lingxuan said: Sister, didn't you buy jade pendants for Daddy and me today? Why didn't you give it to me?

An Lingrong smiled and said: I bought the smooth surface. I want it to be carved before I give it to you. Otherwise, why would I buy the smooth surface?

Upon hearing this, An Lingxuan smiled and said: Sister, I want Polygonatum.

Daddy also wants a Jade Bamboo pendant, but the name of the jade pendant will be different.

An Lingrong smiled and said: I got it, you clever little fellow.

Okay, you guys go find some fruit to eat in the back, I'm going to go carve.

After An Lingrong entered the house, she entered the space and began to carve with her spiritual sense. The jade is truly warm in winter and cool in summer. This one is worn around the neck, and the one hung around the waist is the same. It is twice as big as the one hung around the neck. The carving is a hollow style, and rows of lifelike jade bamboo can be seen in the middle.

The following is made into a hanging tassel, which is simple and elegant.

My aunt’s bracelets come in white, red, emerald green, light blue, and light pink.

My mother's bracelets are white, emerald green, dark pink, red, and blue, all of which are warm in winter and cool in summer.

I bought myself a pair of relatively thin purple bracelets, about the thickness of chopsticks, with a purple crystal lotus hanging on them, a pair of earrings, and a purple lotus hairpin.

A silver-white cheongsam dress embroidered with several purple lotuses, which was prepared to be worn in the talent show.

The shoes are also silver-white with purple lotus embroidered on them.

I prepared all my things and sent them to my aunt, mother and father.

As soon as she came out, she saw An Lingxuan coming over. An Lingrong said: Lingxuan, come here. These two jade pendants are for you. The small one is worn around the neck, and the big one is hung around the waist.

After delivering the things, I took a rest.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the audition. Early in the morning, the aunt came in and pulled An Lingrong up, saying: Rong'er, get up quickly and dress up.

An Lingrong asked: What time is it?

My aunt said: It's the Yin hour, get up quickly, or you'll be late.

She was pulled up in a daze. After she was completely sober, An Lingrong said: Aunt, you go out first, I'll change my clothes and I'll be out soon.

When An Lingrong came out wearing a cheongsam embroidered with purple lotus, everyone was a little bit unbelieving. Those who didn’t know thought it was a real lotus.

An Lingrong only had a purple lotus hairpin in her hair, and her body was clean and tidy. Not ostentatious nor plain, just right.