An Lingrong after rebirth

"Today, we are going to learn how to choose a piano." Aunt Qiuju said gently, her voice as soft as the spring breeze, making people feel extremely comfortable.

"Okay, aunt." An Lingrong replied to the other ladies. Her eyes were full of desire for knowledge, like a hungry bird.

"First of all, we have to choose a piano that suits us. Only in this way can we achieve the best performance effect." Aunt Qiuju said earnestly, her eyes fell on the violin beside her, as if she was recalling something beautiful.

Aunt Qiuju picked up a violin, gently stroked its strings, and began to introduce it: "This violin was made by a famous Italian violin maker. It has a very beautiful tone and can play a variety of different styles of music. Whether it is melodious classical music or passionate rock music, it can be perfectly displayed on this violin."

"Aunt, can I try it?" Tao Zhexiunu asked timidly.

"Of course." Aunt Qiuju smiled and handed the violin to Tao Zhe, "But be careful not to damage it."

Tao Zhe carefully took the violin, holding it as if it were a rare treasure, and gently stroked the strings, as if feeling its temperature and texture.

Tao Zhe tried to play a few times. Although the sound was still a bit chaotic, her eyes were shining with excitement, like the bright stars in the night sky.

An Lingrong sat quietly at the side, watching Tao Zhe's every move intently, and listening carefully to the imperfect notes. There was no impatience or contempt on her face, only seriousness and expectation.

"Aunt, this violin is so beautiful, I like it so much." Tao Zhe raised his head and looked at Aunt Qiu Ju, his eyes full of anticipation. An Lingrong's eyes were full of excitement!

"That's good as long as you like it." Aunt Qiu Ju said with a smile, "However, for beginners, we can start with some simple pieces and gradually improve our skills and level."

Aunt Qiuju took out another music sheet, gently opened it, and continued, "This music sheet is specially designed for beginners. It contains many classic violin pieces, such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Ode to Joy. The melodies of these pieces are simple and easy to learn, and are very suitable for beginners to practice."

"Aunt, can I try these songs?" An Lingrong asked impatiently.

"Of course." Aunt Qiuju smiled and handed the music sheet to An Lingrong, "But remember, playing the violin requires patience and perseverance. Don't rush for success."

"Okay, aunt." An Lingrong took the music score and looked at it carefully.

Aunt Qiu Ju looked at An Lingrong's concentration with a look of satisfaction in her eyes. She knew that An Lingrong was a gifted child, and as long as she worked hard, she would be able to become an excellent violinist.

"Lingrong, try "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" first. It's very simple. Let me show you." Aunt Qiuju said with a smile.

"Okay, aunt." An Lingrong replied.

Aunt Qiuju stood still, looking ahead intently. She took a deep breath and began to demonstrate the movements. Each movement was smooth and powerful, as if she had practiced it countless times. Her body was slightly bent, her arms were stretched, and her fingers danced flexibly. As she moved, the air around her seemed to be moved, forming a weak airflow.

"Lingrong, did you see it clearly?" Aunt Qiuju asked with a smile.

"See it clearly, aunt." An Lingrong nodded.

"Then you give it a try." Aunt Qiuju encouraged.

An Lingrong took a deep breath and began to play according to Aunt Qiuju's movements. Although her movements were still a little stiff, her eyes were full of concentration and effort.

"Lingrong, very good, that's it." Aunt Qiuju said with a smile, "Keep it up."

An Lingrong listened to Aunt Qiuju's encouragement and played harder. Gradually, her movements became more fluent and the music became more beautiful.

Aunt Qiuju stopped and said to the ladies with a smile: "Now I will explain in detail the key points and precautions of each movement. Remember that we must maintain the balance and stability of the body, the feet must be separated to the width of the shoulders, the knees slightly bent..." She patiently explained the details of each movement so that everyone could better understand and master it.

"Aunt Qiuju, why do we have to bend our knees slightly?" a concubine asked curiously.

Aunt Qiuju smiled and explained: "Bending the knees slightly can help us maintain our balance and better control the transfer of power."

"Oh, so that's how it is." The concubine suddenly realized.

Aunt Qiu Ju handed the music sheet to the ladies headed by An Lingrong and said, "My dear ladies, you must practice well. I believe that in the near future, you will be able to become an excellent violinist."

An Lingrong took the music score, looked at Aunt Qiuju with gratitude, and secretly made up her mind to study hard and live up to Aunt Qiuju's expectations.

"Aunt Qiuju, these pieces are so difficult. Can we learn them?" another concubine asked worriedly.

Aunt Qiuju smiled and replied: "These songs have beautiful melodies and brisk rhythms, which are very suitable for beginners to practice. As long as you practice seriously, you will be able to master them."

An Lingrong watched carefully and asked questions from time to time.

"Aunt Qiuju, how should we press the fingering here?" An Lingrong asked, pointing to a fingering on the music score.

Aunt Qiuju answered patiently: "The fingering here requires pressing with the index finger and middle finger at the same time, and pay attention to the strength to be moderate, not too light or too heavy."

"Oh, that's how it is." An Lingrong suddenly realized. Aunt Qiu Ju patiently instructed her. She placed the violin on her shoulder, adjusted her posture, and then gently pulled the bow. The beautiful sound of the violin immediately echoed in the air.

An Lingrong and the others stared with wide eyes, concentrating on watching Aunt Qiuju's demonstration. They were deeply attracted by the beautiful melody, and their hearts were filled with a desire to learn the violin.

"Okay, now you can try it." Aunt Qiuju said with a smile.

An Lingrong and the others nodded excitedly, carefully picked up the violin, and imitated Aunt Qiuju's movements. However, when they tried to play a note, they found that it was not easy.

"Don't be in a hurry, take your time." Aunt Qiu Ju encouraged, "First adjust your posture, relax your shoulders and arms, and let your fingers bend naturally."

An Lingrong and the others followed Aunt Qiuju's advice and tried to adjust their postures. They held the bows nervously and gently pulled the strings, producing a piercing sound.

"It's okay, try again." Aunt Qiuju said gently, "Try to use less force this time and feel the vibration of the strings."

An Lingrong and the others tried again, and this time the sound was a little softer, but still not perfect. However, they did not lose heart, but continued to practice hard.

As time went on, they gradually mastered the technique and were able to play more accurate and smooth notes. Although they were still far from Aunt Qiu Ju's level, they had made significant progress.

Aunt Qiuju nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, you learn very quickly. Next, we can try some simple songs."

Then, Aunt Qiu Ju began to teach them a simple little song. She told everyone in a gentle but firm voice: "This is a cheerful song. I hope you can feel the charm of music through it."

An Lingrong and the others listened carefully to their aunt's explanation and memorized every note and fingering carefully. They knew that only by mastering these basic knowledge could they play beautiful music.

"Violin music requires teamwork! Ladies and gentlemen, you must achieve unity of mind and instrument! Do you understand?" Aunt Qiuju asked seriously.

"Aunt, I understand!" Everyone answered in unison. They knew the importance of teamwork and understood that only when the heart and the piano are integrated can they play a moving piece of music.

"Are you ready?" asked Aunt Qiuju.

An Lingrong and others took a deep breath and nodded.

Aunt Qiuju gently waved the baton in her hand, signaling them to start playing.

An Lingrong and the others were fully focused on the performance, their fingers dancing on the strings, playing a series of melodious notes. Although there were occasional mistakes, they still persisted to the end.

When the last note fell, An Lingrong and the others smiled with joy. They felt the joy of success and realized that they could do better through continuous efforts.

"Great!" Aunt Qiu Ju praised the young ladies, "You can play so well for the first time, you are really talented."

An Lingrong and others looked at Aunt Qiuju with gratitude, with confidence shining in their eyes.

In the following days, An Lingrong and others would take time out every day to practice the violin. They encouraged each other and made progress together, looking forward to one day being able to play moving music like Aunt Qiu Ju.

After a few days, An Lingrong and others' violin skills improved day by day, and they were able to play some complex pieces skillfully.

There were bursts of laughter coming from the chess and card room next door, as if a fierce game of chess and music was going on.

"I won!" someone shouted excitedly.

"Oh, you're so awesome." said another person enviously.

"Let's play another round!" suggested the third person.

These sounds reached An Lingrong's ears, and she couldn't help but be attracted and turned her head to look in the direction of the chess and card room. She imagined that the people there were sitting together, playing games nervously and happily.

"Lingrong, concentrate." Qiufang, Aunt Qiufang's voice suddenly sounded, interrupting her thoughts.

"Oh, OK." An Lingrong came back to her senses and realized that she had been distracted. She quickly concentrated on studying. She knew that she could not be distracted and had to work hard to improve her abilities and knowledge.

Aunt Qiuju said: "Don't worry, young ladies! You can go to the chess and card room to study tomorrow! Concentrate on doing the things in front of you!"

The next day, An Lingrong and others came to the chess and card room and saw a variety of chess and card games. They excitedly selected the projects they were interested in and started a new learning journey.

"Wow, what kind of board game is this? It looks so interesting!" An Lingrong asked curiously.

"This is Go, a very ancient board game," Aunt Qiuju explained.

"What about this?" An Lingrong asked, pointing to another board game.

"This is chess, which is also a very popular board game." Aunt Qiuju replied.

An Lingrong opened her mouth in surprise, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, and said, "I've never seen these things before! So interesting!" There was a hint of excitement and surprise in her voice.

Tao Zhe smiled slightly, a smile flashed in his eyes, and replied: "Yes, these are what many noble ladies in Beijing use to pass the time. Do you like them?" Aunt Qiuju's voice was gentle and low, with an irresistible charm.

A faint blush appeared on An Lingrong's face. She nodded gently and said, "We don't have these things." There was a hint of shyness in her voice.

Tao Zhe looked at An Lingrong and said, "It's okay. If you don't know, you can ask me!" Sister Lingrong, we are good friends!

An Lingrong's heart was filled with emotion. She gently held Tao Zhe's hand and said, "I'm very happy, Tao Zhe. It's great to have you around. I can ask you if I don't understand something. I always feel at ease." There was a hint of dependence and trust in her voice.

Tao Zhe was also deeply moved. She held An Lingrong's hand tightly and said, "Sister Lingrong, I will always be by your side. We will protect each other."

In the chess and card room, they not only learned chess skills, but also exercised their thinking ability and strategic awareness. At the same time, An Lingrong did not forget to practice the violin. In her spare time, she would always find a quiet corner, play the violin alone, and immerse herself in the world of music.

On a quiet evening, the sky was gradually stained with a gorgeous sunset glow, making the whole world seem like a dream. Ling Rong sat quietly under a willow tree, concentrating on practicing the strings in her hand. The breeze gently blew thousands of willow branches, as if playing this beautiful music with her.

Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan walked over slowly. Their eyes were attracted by the beautiful scenery before them. They couldn't help but sigh: "The sunset is so beautiful, but it's almost dusk." Shen Meizhuang said; it would be a pity not to appreciate such a beautiful scenery!

When Lingrong heard the sound, she looked up, a warm smile appeared on her face, and she said softly, "My two sisters, I haven't seen you for a long time." Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang sat down beside Lingrong and quietly enjoyed her performance. The beautiful notes flowed in the air, like the sound of nature.

"Lingrong, your piano skills are getting better and better." Zhen Huan exclaimed with admiration on her face.

"Thank you for the compliment, sister." Ling Rong smiled and responded gently, "I have been practicing here frequently recently, and I feel much happier." There was a gleam in her eyes, and she seemed satisfied with her own progress.

Shen Meizhuang nodded slightly to show her agreement. She looked into the distance with a hint of confusion in her eyes, and said thoughtfully: "The scenery here is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated." She quietly appreciated the beauty around her, as if she had merged with nature.

Zhen Huan added: "Indeed, such a beautiful scenery matched with Lingrong's piano playing really complements each other." She closed her eyes slightly, feeling the fusion of music and nature with her heart, a satisfied smile on her face.

Ling Rong smiled modestly and said, "Thank you for the compliments, sisters. I was just playing casually." Her voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of shyness. However, her piano music was as pleasant as the sound of a flowing spring, making people feel relaxed and happy.

The three of them sat there quietly, immersed in this beautiful atmosphere, enjoying a moment of peace and joy. The breeze brushed across their cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness and making them feel more comfortable. They stopped talking, just silently listening to each other's breathing, feeling this rare tacit understanding.