Chapter 167 (2/2)

Why not enjoy life to the fullest together?

The greatest fear is the lack of an intimate friend.

(Author’s note: Fellow brothers and sisters, this is definitely a beautiful song to enjoy. Be it the lyrics or melody, it is definitely a cla.s.sic.) [1]

It was as though an inaudible voice was singing the lyrics in Ling Tian’s heart. The memories which had been sealed away surfaced in his heart all over again. Unknowingly, the melody of the flute became gentler, like a rivulet of water flowing in the palm of his hands. The worldly affairs were his only company as he let out an unhurried and silent complain…

After the song was over, Ling Tian felt as though he had woken up from a dream. Only then did he realize that his face as already completely wet. The song had brought out the emotions hidden deep within his heart. As Ling Chen heard the song, she could hear the dense emotions in the heart of her beloved man. Just how many people in this world would understand the desolation in his heart? Ling Chen could not help but feel her heart ache, but she did not know how to comfort Ling Tian. She could only dive into his embrace to melt his frozen heart with her warmth and gentleness. Even if there isn’t anyone in the world to understand him, he would have the company of his loved ones at the very least…

”Young n.o.ble, what is this song? It is really beautiful! But it is also really…” It was as though Ling Chen could not find an appropriate word to describe the song. However, her words startled Ling Tian awake. Just what is wrong with me today? Why am I so high profile today?

”This song is called ‘A Smile Through Life’! The desolate emotion of the song is because of the fear of not finding someone in life who understands you! Chen’er, with you to accompany me through life, it is my fortune from three lifetimes!” Ling Tian then said unhurriedly, ”Chen’er, you must not say that I was the one who blew this piece later. If not, you will have a lot of love rivals appearing. Remember, this piece was performed by you. You are the talented person forced to serve a silkpants and have no one understand you in this life of yours! Thus, you created this song. Haha, let me teach this song to you later!”

Ling Chen’s face turned red as she thought, ”If young n.o.ble is called a silkpants, just who can be called a genius in this world! Such a beautiful song, such a talented person! For young n.o.ble to treat me as his bosom friend, it is my fortune from three lifetimes!” At the same time, she was also worried about how many beauties would love this talented young n.o.ble of hers who was both talented in both martial and literary arts. Presently, he was only putting on an outer silkpants coat. But, gold would glitter eventually and a famous sword would definitely reveal its s.h.i.+ne eventually! The moment her young n.o.ble reveals his multifaceted talents, who knows how many ladies would fall head over heels for him!

Now that I am the only one by young n.o.ble’s side, I would naturally be able to enjoy all of his gentleness and sweetness. But what about the future? What if…

Seeing how a phrase said half-jokingly made Ling Chen so worried, Ling Tian could not help but be amused. All of a sudden, the depressing mood in his heart was completely swept away. He then could not help but pinch her nose lightly, ”Chen’er, what are you thinking about? Did you hear my instructions?”

”I… I am afraid… afraid that the young n.o.ble would be stolen away.” Being in a daze, she blurted out whatever was on her mind the moment she heard Ling Tian’s question. She only realized her mistake after the words left her mouth and her face turned bright red. She then buried her head in Ling Tian’s embrace as she began to stomp her feet and whine.

”This la.s.s, you are actually able to perform such a beautiful song. Thankfully, this number one silkpants of the capital s.n.a.t.c.hed you over. Haha!” Ling Tian said half-jokingly.

Ling Chen raised her eyebrows and looked at Ling Tian with a gentle pair of eyes. Just when she was about to reply…

A commotion sounded from the outside. ”It seems that her fans are here.” Ling Tian laughed to himself bitterly. A mere action done at the spur of the moment had actually created so much trouble for him. However, Ling Chen was definitely the one who blew that piece! Perhaps, no one would ever believe that such a mesmerizing song could be actually performed by this infamous silkpants young n.o.ble! Perhaps only a fairy like Ling Chen would be able to perform such a feat!

The first person to arrive was actually Xiao YanXue! With her crazed pa.s.sion for music, she was completely immersed and lost in the soul piercing song! If she doesn’t ask this expert in front of her to give her a pointer or two, wouldn’t it be the biggest regret of her life? Thus, after finally walking out from the entrapment of the song, Xiao YanXue had sprinted over expectantly. However, who would have expected that the first person she met would be the very face which disgusted her! Her mood was completely ruined!

Thinking about how the song travelled from near here, she suppressed the disgust in her heart and took a bow with a frown, ”Young n.o.ble Ling, who was the one blowing the flute previously?”

”Blowing the flute? What blowing the flute? Oh, that irritating noise?” Ling Tian let out a yawn, ”It sounded completely like a ghost crying, disturbing my beauty sleep! Darn la.s.s, why are you blowing that wretched song for no good reason? See, now someone is here to find trouble with you! Go and explain the matter yourself!” As he said that, his right hand, which was behind his back, rubbed the flute gently and it flew towards Ling Chen’s hands in a mystical trajectory.

”You! How dare you say that!” Xiao YanXue’s face changed. He was just too unbearably vulgar!! Just when she wanted to turn around to walk away, she could not help but think about the black dressed man who saved her last night. From the figure and voice of that black dressed man, he shouldn’t be too old. Looking at this drowsy looking Ling Tian in front of her, she could not help but lament in her heart, ”Despite looking like a complete human, why doesn’t he know how to speak like one! They are both so young but with such a stark difference!”

”Miss Xiao, that wretched song was played by this servant. I have brought disgrace to your ears and I seek punishment from Miss.” Ling Chen said with a gentle, but yet prideful, tone. Since the young n.o.ble said that I was the one who blew the piece, so be it! Very soon, young n.o.ble will teach it to me and I am the only one who can receive his teachings at anytime and anywhere.

”Oh, it was indeed performed by Miss Ling Chen. Only someone as elegant as Miss Ling Chen would be able to perform such a mesmerizing song. YanXue deeply admires you in my heart. Why not…” Xiao YanXue already had an extremely favorable impression of Ling Chen. It wasn’t only because of her good looks, but also because of the elegance she exuded. It made Xiao YanXue feel as though she was looking at piece of pure and icy jade. This made the usually proud Xiao YanXue feel as though she found a bosom friend. At the same time, she also felt great regret that Ling Chen was so loyal to Ling Tian! If not for this silkpants, Xiao YanXue would be extremely willing to become good friends with Ling Chen. As she heard that the beautiful song was played by Ling Chen, she did not just sigh about how Ling Chen did not get the praise she deserved for her talents. For such a talented lady to become a maidservant for someone like Ling Tian, it was definitely a blasphemy of a heavenly treasure, sorrowful to the extreme!

[1]: The name for this song is 谈笑一生 and I’ve tried my very best to translate the meaning of the lyrics.

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