Chapter 171 Moonlight Church, Yeats's Piano Music (2-in-1)
Yeats originally thought that the piano, which was known as the "King of Instruments", suddenly appeared.
Unexpectedly, the "instrument that transcends the times" mentioned by Dean Richard is not the piano, but the harpsichord, the predecessor of the piano.
The harpsichord, also known as the harpsichord, is similar in shape to the modern grand piano, but its strings are plucked with quills instead of struck with hammers.
As a divine choice for art, Yeats mastered the most basic and profound music theory, and his sense of sound was comparable to that of talented musicians who were like shining stars.
Whether it's a harpsichord or another new instrument, you can master it to perfection in just a few minutes.
Lothair, the son of the Elector, is usually called Prince Lothair, and he is very public.
He asked the court musicians to bring their harpsichords to Duke Vic’s banquet, and it was obvious that he wanted to show off.
Yeats pretended that he had never heard of this instrument and smiled: "I am very curious about the impact and changes this new instrument will bring to music."
Richard De raised his head slightly, and the white wheel-shaped ruff worn around his neck made him look like a proud swan, and commented:
"Christian, although he is the court harpsichord of the Elector, he said that no one in the Golden Lion has ever seen a harpsichord. This is really arrogant."
"I was in the imperial capital Tovana. I have seen this new type of stringed instrument in the Golden Agate Hall and tried to play a piece.”
“Its keys are too heavy and the treble tone is too weak. There are many areas that can be improved. But you are right..."
Although Richard criticized the court musicians who accompanied the prince, he had to admit that the harpsichord could indeed lead the times.
Twisting his upturned beard, he said: "New musical instruments can inject new vitality into music and art. This is something that composers, performers and bards are happy to see. ”
"Actually, Your Excellency Baron, the reason why I came here today is to invite you to take my carriage tonight to Duke Vic's manor."
Dean Richard showed a gentle smile, Said: "I still have some questions about music and poetry that I would like to ask you for advice."
As an artistic god, Yeats can no longer be simply summed up by the word genius in Richard's mind.
Christian, the court luthier of Prince Lothair, has been known to the world as a music prodigy since he was a child, but even he is far from being the chosen one for art!
Yeats nodded and agreed to the invitation.
With a smile on his face, Richard said goodbye to Yeats.
Soon, Yeats returned to the palace and asked Gray and Meghan if they wanted to go to the banquet together.
Gray was not interested in the dance and said that she and Snow Leopard would go to the river to catch fish.
"Decades or even centuries have passed, and the ball still has nothing new. Men and women wear hypocritical masks under the constraints of red tape."
The witch Megan tugged on her black hair. The particularly eye-catching white bangs in the middle said in a cold tone: "If you don't go, you are not allowed to go either."
Yeats was stunned for a moment, weighing between Meghan and the dinner, and said: "Then I write a letter saying that I can't go to the dinner for some reason?"
"I asked you not to go, and you really Don’t you want to go?”
Megan bent her eyes, pinched Yeats’s cheeks, and said with a smile: “You are much cuter than Candela back then.”
Yeats was in a weird mood.
As expected of senior Meghan who watched Candela grow up!
Yeats was pinched on the cheek, but he was not angry at all, and thought to himself:
"Teacher Megan's true age is a mystery. I doubt she can be my great-grandmother!"
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Duke Vic built a manor next to a lush vineyard in Jianhe County. The manor occupies a very large area and includes a forest farm, a winery, a textile factory and other buildings.
This manor was originally built by Duke Vic to give Elsa a place to live while she was studying. However, he himself did not usually live in Jianhe County.
Night falls.
Stars dot the night sky with soft evening breeze, and the aroma of wine and roses floats in the air.
Yeats and Richard arrived at Duke Vic's manor in a carriage and walked into the hall under the guidance of a beautiful maid.
Musicians on the second floor of the hall played melodious orchestral music, and crystal chandeliers hung from the high dome, illuminating the magnificent palace.
In a corner of the hall, there is a long dining table with delicacies placed on it.
All the people attending the dinner tonight are princes and nobles. Rich ladies and noble children are in attendance, and the bishop of Jianhe County has also been invited.
Yeats saw a familiar figure among the crowd.
June Lannister, even on this occasion, she still wears men's clothing.
Like a playboy, she chatted and laughed with another beautiful blonde, and her humorous words made the noble lady blush from time to time.
Not far away from June, a tall man with a gentle smile and luxurious clothes was talking to a cold-looking man with long hair and an artist's temperament next to him.
"That is the son of the Elector, Prince Lothair." Richard looked at the tall man and whispered to Yeats.
If Gray were here, she would know the origin of the Elector, which originated from the [Golden Edict] issued by the Emperor Shenting.
The Golden Edict stipulates the method of succession to the imperial throne. Among a group of candidates, seven members vote to select the person who will eventually ascend to the throne.
These seven members are called [Electors] and have extremely high power and prestige in the empire.
"The person next to him is Christian, a famous musician even in the imperial capital Tofanna." Richard introduced.
The royal capital of the Shenting Empire is called 'Tovanna'. Music is extremely popular in this majestic royal city. The nobles use music to consolidate their authority, and the church uses the gospel to spread their faith.
Musicians who can become famous in the imperial capital of Tovana are all geniuses who are watched by the goddess of art.
But there is an insurmountable gap between genius and divine choice.
“He is under the gaze of the goddess...”
Yeats secretly said: “I have embraced the lap of the goddess of art.
"Lord Baron..."
While Yeats was thinking, a soft call sounded, and the blond Elsa stood in front of him, with a reddish cheek and a gentle smile.
Seeing this, Richard muttered: "One of the musicians made a mistake in his performance. I have to point it out. I'm sorry."
Elsa looked at Richard gratefully. De's back immediately turned to Yeats and said:
"Some time ago, I could not find the opportunity to express my gratitude to you. Please allow me to express my respect and gratitude to you again."
"You saved me once, and you found the real culprit so quickly." Elsa lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and said softly, "If it weren't for you, this dinner wouldn't have gone smoothly. ..."
Yeats was thinking about what kind of reward Duke Vic would give, but he had to maintain the aristocratic demeanor, which was exactly what Teacher Megan said about the banquet.
"It's the best thing if you can recover from the trough, Elsa." Yeats said keeping his distance without losing his grace.
Elsa's pretty face turned slightly red and she nodded slightly.
This scene fell into the eyes of June, who had been observing secretly. She could not help but clench her silver teeth and feel secretly angry. She was obviously the one who came first!
"My father, I want to talk to you alone. I wonder if you are willing, Lord Baron." Elsa raised her eyes.
Everyone knows that Duke Vic is a daughter-in-law.
I saved her daughter’s life, so it’s really unjustifiable for him not to give her something good.
Yeats nodded and let Elsa lead the way.
On the second floor of the hall, in a magnificent side hall, Yeats met Duke Vic, one of the claimants to the Golden Lion throne.
Duke Vic is about forty years old, in his prime, with a strong body, and his cheeks are red from the sun all year round. It is obvious that he has been on horseback for many battles.
Facing Yeats, the benefactor who saved his daughter's life, Duke Vic showed great enthusiasm and said: "Please sit down, Baron Yeats."
He asked Al Sha went to wait outside, and then carefully looked at Fanye Zhi from head to toe, and said with emotion:
"You are so similar to your father, more like your father than your brother!"
"Your Majesty, the Duke, has seen my father?"
Duke Vic laughed and said: "Not only have we met, we were also comrades-in-arms."
"I just didn't expect that he is so heroic. He died young..." A glimmer of light flashed in Duke Vic's green eyes, and he said intentionally or unintentionally, "It was he who conquered the enclave of Morning Frost Ridge for you."
No. Yeats. language.
"There are no outsiders here, and you are the son of my comrade-in-arms. Tell me, Yeats." Duke Vic's eyes were deep, "After your father died, your brother exiled you to the north of the Great Wall in disguise. You Are there no complaints? ”
"If I were in my brother's position, I would make the corresponding choice." Yeats said.
Duke Vic frowned slightly, not satisfied with this answer. He looked at Yeats closely and said:
"Yeats, you are the benefactor of my daughter. I am both emotionally and rationally. Should help you"
"I can even send. Bing, let you take back the position of the head of the Brondi family." Duke Vic followed the temptation: "You know, Yeats, the territory of the Brondi family is comparable to the Morning Frost Ridge outside the Great Wall. You provide more resources and benefits..."
Yeats was silent for a moment and then said: "Thanks to the Duke for his kindness, but I have no lofty ambitions. Guarding the barren land of Morning Frost Ridge is my greatest vision."
There is no free lunch in the world.
The reason why Duke Vic is willing to send troops is simply to use my identity to control the Brondi family.
Although he is a good father, he is also a pretender to the throne.
What's more, even if the Berlandi family territory is fertile land in the central plains, it is not as important to Yeats as Morning Frost Ridge.
You can hear a pin drop in the side hall.
The atmosphere was terrifyingly quiet. Duke Vic’s expression was neither sad nor happy. After a while, he said indifferently:
“If you hadn’t saved my daughter, you wouldn’t have asked me to send troops to assist. Qualification."
"Since you don't agree... I will have a bottle of [Dragon Blood Potion] sent to your palace as a token of thanks."
Portrait of Duke Vic. He suddenly lost interest in Yeats and said in a deep voice: "Finally, thank you for saving my daughter, Baron Yeats."
Yeats nodded slightly.
This thank you gift is unexpectedly rich.
Dragon blood potion is extremely precious and can effectively enhance Gray!
Putting aside his status and position, Duke Vic admired Yeats for being neither humble nor overbearing. Even if he rejected his "good intention", the two parties might not be able to continue to cooperate in the future.
Looking at the silver-haired boy who inherited the blood of the Grand Duke of Brondi, memories flashed through Duke Vic’s eyes and he said:
"Do you know why I am holding this banquet, Baron Yeats?"
"To entertain Prince Lothair?"
"In my eyes, the prince is not as good as Elsa. The benefactor's arrival is important." Duke Vic smiled and said seriously:
"To be precise, it is to entertain the Saint of the Moonlight Church, Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Grand Duchy of Lucia."
" Saint?" Yeats was surprised.
He knew in his heart that the saints and saints of various major sects may sound good in name, but in essence they are nothing more than providing [vessels] for the gods to descend.
The Saint of the Mist Sect is even more outrageous. She is directly served by a ray of divinity from the Goddess of Mist.
Other sects are not as fun as the Mist Sect. Most of the saints and saints are still human beings.
“You should have heard of the moonlight belief in the Grand Duchy of Lucia.” Duke Vic said, “Even when the Holy Light belief is prevalent in the empire, Lucia still retains the worship of moonlight.”
“This Princess Celine is both a saint and the daughter of an elector.”
"Even Lothair asked someone to bring the harpsichord just to please the princess."
"After all...the Moonlight Sect has mastered almost all the methods and tips for learning moonlight spells. The sporadic information leaked from the princess's fingernails is also of great help to the mage."
The information about the saint is undoubtedly the biggest gain from this conversation.
Yeats was a little surprised and said: "Your Excellency, how could you tell me this?"
"Information is also valuable and is also part of the thank you gift."< br>
Duke Vic spoke calmly and gave advice, saying:
“I heard from Elsa that you have good artistic attainments. Why not take advantage of this dinner to present a poem praising the moonlight to Princess Celine? If it is well written and can be spread, the Moonlight Church will definitely make a difference.”
Yeats was already studying the Moonlight Breathing Method. If he could get help from the Moonlight Church, he would be able to master the Moonlight Fighting Qi as soon as possible.
But Yeats knew a more famous piece of music than poetry.
Perfect for playing on the harpsichord as a tribute to Princess Celine and the Moonlight Cult!
"Thank you, Lord Duke, for the information."
Yeats said: "I have already decided which piece of music to play."
"Music?" Duke Vic frowned, "No, you You misunderstood what I meant. I asked you to write poems that you are good at. Christian is better at music.”
Elsa still hasn’t revealed to her father the news that Yeats is the artistic choice. .
In Duke Vic’s view, Christian became famous since childhood and brought new types of musical instruments.
He must be fully prepared and will not let Prince Lothair miss this opportunity to make good friends with the Moonlight Church.
There is no need for Yeats to compete with Christian, a genius, in areas where others are good at.
“I also know a thing or two about music.” Yeats smiled confidently, “This piece of piano music will definitely satisfy the Saint and the Moonlight Church!”
(End of this chapter)< br>