The Romance of the West Chamber: The Bells are Ringing

Cui Yingying stared at the moonlight shining in the courtyard, and her heart was touched by the singing just now. The lyrics and music of the song "Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix" are full of strong sadness and deep affection, like a crane wailing in the sky. Cui Yingying felt an indescribable emotion in her heart, which made her shed tears.

She knew the meaning of the song. It is not only an expression of music, but also a confession of your thoughts. This is not a simple tune, but a projection of Zhang Sheng's soul, the affection deep in his heart. His music condenses his wishes, his longings, and his reluctances between the notes.

In this piece of music, she seems to feel Zhang Sheng's inner loneliness and confusion. The joy of the past, the separation now, his mood is as long as the night, every word, every sound is full of deep affection.

Cui Yingying stroked the orchids in the garden, and she understood this emotion deeply. This is not the desolation of the bells in the middle of the night, nor the pride of the drunken guests in the Yellow Crane Tower, nor the mysterious calls of unicorns and phoenixes. This piece of music is more like the trivial things in life, such as every long sigh of loose clothes, turned into one lyrical song after another.

She closed her eyes and let the music sink in. This is Zhang Sheng's heart song, a precious expression of caution. Only those who understand music can understand its profound meaning. This is not just music, but also Zhang Sheng's lingering love for her.

Cui Yingying smiled slightly. She understood that she felt the same way as Zhang Sheng. The melancholy of parting and longing has been integrated into this song, becoming a sincere and affectionate song.

She turned to face Zhang Sheng, her eyes sparkling with tears, but full of determination. She wanted to tell him that she understood what he meant and that she missed him deep in her heart.

"Zhang Sheng, the more this happens, the more precious it becomes." Her voice was like a clear spring flowing, gentle and genuine.

Qin Tong stood aside quietly. Cui Yingying's words revealed perseverance and sincerity, which made him feel that her feelings were quite sincere.

Zhang Sheng stared at Cui Yingying, his eyes full of doubt and disappointment. He felt betrayed, a thorn in his heart, painful and deep.

"It's okay for Madam to do something ungrateful. I didn't expect you to lie too, little lady!" His voice was full of pain and anger. This episode left him in silence, and he felt miserable that he had been deceived by the two women.

Cui Yingying faced Zhang Sheng's accusations, but she behaved tenaciously and calmly. She knew she was innocent, but she also understood that her mother's actions would be misunderstood. She felt helpless in her heart. She loved Zhang Sheng deeply, but now, his suspicion and anger made her feel confused and painful.

"You have wronged me. This is indeed my mother's accident and has nothing to do with me." Her voice was firm. She needed him to believe in her and the relationship between them.

"If it's up to me, I beg you to be as compatible as a phoenix and a bird." Her voice was gentle and sincere, and she hoped that he could understand her thoughts.

Zhang Sheng began to understand that this situation was not Cui Yingying's fault. Lost in his own suspicion and anger, he misunderstood her. He felt her love and sincerity, and her words were like a warm breeze, blowing away the dark clouds in his heart.

Cui Yingying smiled, her eyes full of tenderness, "My mother doesn't have night and day to let me be a female celebrity; if I can get some free time, Zhang Sheng, how can I teach you to chant me when there is no one else?"

At this moment, their hearts were tightly connected, misunderstandings and suspicions were broken, leaving only deep love. Their relationship becomes stronger and no matter what difficulties they encounter, they will face it together and move forward together.

"The sparse curtains in my house, the gentle breeze, the dim lanterns, and the clear lights." Cui Yingying said, "There is a layer of red curtains all around, and there are a few trees separated by tens of thousands of clouds and mountains. How can anyone come? To deliver a message? Even the twelve peaks of Wushan Mountain, he once gave Gao Tang to come to his dream."

At this moment, the matchmaker hurried into the garden, with an anxious face and said nervously: "Madam is looking for the young lady, let's go and have a look."

Cui Yingying frowned and looked at the matchmaker in confusion. She said softly: "Matchmaker, why are you in such a hurry? How can you not make people feel rushed? Aren't you afraid of others? I have long told you to pay attention to how you, a girl, can make your throat ring. Like this? Hurry, you should stop Zhang Sheng, otherwise I’m afraid I’ll be buried when my wife comes.”

As he said that, he quickly reached out his hand, wanting to pinch the matchmaker hard so that she could remember it for a long time.

As soon as his fingers touched the matchmaker's arm, he heard the matchmaker cough slightly.

Cui Yingying's heart moved. She raised her eyes and glanced at the matchmaker. She saw the matchmaker looking deeper into the garden and winking at Cui Yingying.

Cui Yingying immediately understood that Zhang Sheng was not far away in the garden. Zhang Sheng would definitely see the matchmaker pinching her like this. If she suddenly loses her favor, wouldn't it be a small gain but a big loss.

This matchmaker is stupid, it's not too late to go back to the room and tidy things up carefully.

So, the outstretched fingers changed from pinching to caressing, gently placed on the matchmaker's arm, and said in a soft voice: "You, please speak softly from now on, okay?"

The matchmaker nodded, feeling a little grateful that Zhang Sheng was here, and said eagerly: "Sister, do you still just listen to the piano? Zhang Sheng asked me to tell you that he will not live here anymore."

After hearing this, Zhang Sheng and Qintong looked at each other and thought, "Huh? Have you ever said that?"

Zhang Sheng thought to himself: "This matchmaker is talking nonsense. Why can't I live here? I want to live here forever!"

Qintong's mind changed, he understood, and thought: "Hey, it seems that the matchmaker sister is really weird. She tried her best to get rid of her slave status. This is obviously her plan to provoke others!"

As expected, a trace of worry flashed in Cui Yingying's eyes, and she responded in a low voice: "Matchmaker, dear sister, you must persuade him again and let him stay for a while."

The matchmaker thought for a moment, then said, "What else do you want to say?"

Cui Yingying smiled bitterly, and she added: "Go ahead, just tell him that there is someone on Madam's side who is saying good things in private, no matter whether it is good or bad, it will not make his wish come true. Don't ask me for my indiscriminate words. How could Yan's mother be willing to let a sincere person leave?"

The matchmaker nodded, and the two of them turned and walked towards the corner door together.

Zhang Sheng was in a hurry, why was Hei Huishui leaving before they even met him? Just as he was about to speak, Cui Yingying stopped, turned around, and looked here.

Zhang Sheng was overjoyed and thought: "The little lady still has me in her heart after all."

The matchmaker also turned around with Cui Yingying, and in the dim night, she saw Zhang Sheng and Qintong standing far away in the garden. The matchmaker must have felt sad when she thought of Qintong at this moment, and couldn't bear it, so she quickly pulled Cui Yingying out of the garden.

Zhang Sheng and Qin Tong stood there, both looking towards the corner door, each with his or her own thoughts in mind, staring for a long time.