The book has no strength, the female supporting role just wants to survive

Chapter 290 Still holding the pipa, half-hiding the face

Xing Er's expression suddenly became strange.

"Miss Kikyo, she is indeed good, but..."

"but what?"

Xing Er took a deep breath and then said,

"I heard that Sister Xiangyu was injured because of me, and Sister Kikyo hid back in her room again."

"Kikyo... Xiaonan, now that you mention it, it reminds me of something. I once heard my guzheng teacher mention that she was the best pipa player in Kyoto. At that time, many people spent a fortune just to hear Kikyo sing. But I never heard anyone mention it again after that."

"Yeah, I heard the teacher who taught me pipa say that before."

Ji Lingyue nodded vigorously beside her, but she had no talent for rhythmic music and never learned to play the pipa.

"In that case, isn't there a ready-made candidate?"

Moreover, Jiang Tunan guessed that Mudan definitely did not come here just to find a pearl hairpin. It was obvious that she came here for Platycodon, just to deal with Platycodon, the hidden opponent.

"By the way, that peony injured someone, how was the matter resolved?"

At this point, Xing Er suddenly became angry.

"When Mudan first saw Sister Xiangyu, she was stunned for a moment, then she compensated some money with an arrogant attitude and left."

"It's too much!"

Ye Ruzhen looked indignant, and suddenly spoke to Jiang Tunan as if she had thought of something.

"Xiao Nan, I have a guess."

"I understand. Me too."

The two of them looked at each other tacitly, leaving only Ji Lingyue with a questioning look on his face.

Jiang Tunan was silent for a while before speaking.

"Xing'er, why don't you take me to see Kikyo?"

Xing'er hesitated at first, then nodded.

"I am coming too!"

Ye Ruzhen suddenly became full of energy.

"I also want to meet Kikyo, who was the best biwa player in Kyoto back then."

"I want to go too~"

Good boy Ji Lingyue slowly raised his hand, his eyes full of curiosity about unknown things.

"go!"

The three of them walked away arm in arm with Xing'er, while Xiao Mingrui and Ji Yichen stared at each other in the private room.

Just when Ji Yichen couldn't sit still any longer, Xiao Mingxu finally came back with Qiu Niang.

"Hmm? Where are Xiao Nannan and the others?"

Ji Yichen ran to Xiao Mingxu as if he had seen a savior.

"It seems that she followed the girl who played the ruanqin to find Kikyo."

"what?"

Xiao Mingxu and Qiu Niang looked at each other and saw a question mark above each other's heads.

......

The door of Kikyo's room was not closed tightly. Jiang Tunan tried to call her a few times, but no one responded.

"Kikyo? Am I coming in?"

The more Ye Ruzhen and Ji Lingyue saw that the room was pitch black, they felt a little scared and even felt a cold wind behind them.

In an instant, a pale face appeared in front of the three of them from top to bottom. Ji Lingyue and Ye Ruzhen screamed in fright, while Xing'er outside swallowed silently.

Jiang Tunan reluctantly pushed aside Kikyo's hair.

"Kikyo, why did you hang yourself up again?"

Ye Ruzhen and Ji Lingyue regained some of their sanity after hearing Jiang Tunan's words.

"This...is this Miss Kikyo?"

The creature that looked like a female ghost in front of him slowly spoke,

"It's my fault. I'm sorry, Miss Xiangyu. Wuwuwu~"

If Mudan saw Platycodon like this, she probably wouldn't have gone to the trouble of coming to Nazhe Garden to cause trouble.

"Don't cry, there is a way to remedy this, would you like to do it?"

Kikyo raised her head in confusion, her whole body still swaying slightly in the air.

"Come down first and I'll tell you. I can't talk to you like this."

It's really tiring to crane my neck.

After Kikyo came down, Jiang Tunan whispered a few words to her, and then Kikyo waved her hands and shook her head frantically.

"No, no, I can't do this. I'm going to mess it up..."

As she spoke, Kikyo touched her scar again.

"and..."

Perhaps because the light in the room was not sufficient, Ye Ruzhen did not notice it at first. It was not until she saw Kikyo touching her face that she discovered that there was a long scar on Kikyo's face.

"your face..."

Ji Lingyue hastily pushed Ye Ruzhen, and she realized that she was being rude.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. I'm so sorry!"

"nothing."

"You really don't want to try?"

Kikyo looked at the slightly open door behind Jiang Tunan. The light from outside came in through the crack in the door and seemed a little dazzling.

"Kikyo, I won't force you. If you don't want to, then I respect your choice. If you want to leave Kyoto, I will give you a resettlement fee. If you are willing, I am willing to do my best to help you. After all, I really want to see the style of the Kyoto Pipa Master back then."

"It's just that you only have one chance. It's up to you to decide."

Jiang Tunan turned around and was about to leave, but he heard Kikyo suddenly speak,

"Let's not talk about my face... I'm no longer the high-spirited pipa master I once was."

"But you play the pipa with your hands, not your face. I think the reason you got the title of Pipa Master was definitely not because you are beautiful."

The one who spoke was Ye Ruzhen. She had never expected that the once famous pipa master in Kyoto would now look so demoralized.

"I still remember when I was learning pipa from the teacher, she always praised you highly. Miss Kikyo, please cheer up."

Ji Lingyue whispered behind Jiang Tunan, and she blushed after she finished speaking. It was really embarrassing to say such encouraging words to someone she just met, but she also didn't want to see the fall of a genius.

"Miss Kikyo, we are waiting for you outside the door."

The door opened and closed, and the light briefly shone on Kikyo's face, causing her to take a few steps back in shock.

She looked at the thick curtains on the window, which were only to block the infinite spring light outside. Ever since her disfigurement, she became more and more afraid to stand in the light, as if no one could see the scar on her face as long as she was in the dark.

She tried to open the curtains a little, but when she saw the bright sunlight, she quickly closed the curtains again. Kikyo leaned against the window and could still hear the bustling sounds of the street outside, and she couldn't help but think of her past.

The spinning skirt carries laughter and joy, and the colorful lights shine on her face. When she closes her eyes, she can still smell the aroma of fruit wine.

Jiang Tunan and the other two were waiting outside the door. Ye Ruzhen asked curiously,

"Do you think Miss Kikyo will come out?"

Ji Lingyue shook his head, "I don't know."

Jiang Tunan shrugged.

"Just let it be."

She has already given her a chance, and the rest depends on Kikyo herself. If she really doesn't want to, then that's her fate.

But not long after, Kikyo's door was opened, and Kikyo was seen standing at the door in a light-colored dress with a veil on her face.

"Miss Jiang, I'm willing to give it a try."

Jiang Tunan turned her back to Kikyo, the corners of her mouth curled up uncontrollably, then she turned around gracefully,

"Okay, I have the lyrics here, but I can only give you a simple tune. You have to figure out the rest of the accompaniment and harmony yourself."

"no problem."

Kikyo did not feel embarrassed about this, but just hesitated for a moment before stepping out of her room. It was not until Jiang Tunan gave her a puzzled look that she resolutely walked out of the dark room as if she had made some decision.

......

"What? Let Kikyo go?"

Qiu Niang was somewhat incredulous when she heard what Xing Er said. Then she looked at Xiao Mingxu in the private room. Seeing that Xiao Mingxu had a lot of objections, she spoke carefully.

"Can she do it? The people who come to the Hundred Flowers Festival this year are all nobles, so don't bump into others."

After all, when other people perform their songs happily, but for Kikyo it's like her parents have died. How can she not feel disgusted?

Xing Er thought Qiu Niang was talking to her, so she spoke honestly,

"Miss Jiang said that she has asked Kikyo to prepare it, and please go and watch it. If you still feel that it is not good after watching it, then she will apologize for her nonsense."

Xiao Mingxu thought secretly in his heart that there were three rounds of competition in the Hundred Flowers Festival, and the instruments for two of them were specified, one of which was the pipa.

When he heard about Xiangyu's situation, he knew that someone was deliberately causing trouble. He would naturally settle the score with Changgefang, but the most urgent task was to fill the vacancy of Pipa. He originally wanted to find a new musician from other places, but after taking the journey into account, the rehearsal time would be greatly compressed.

If Kikyo could play, it would really solve a big problem, and he had also heard about Kikyo's previous reputation.

"Since my cousin has said so, why don't you give me some face and go take a look first, Aunt Qiu."

Qiu Niang knew that Xiao Mingxu had agreed. Since the boss had agreed, she couldn't say anything. She hoped that Kikyo would support her.

The people in the private room walked into the hall, and Jiang Tunan waved to Xiao Mingrui and others from a distance.

"Here, here, come quickly!"

Xiao Mingxu approached and asked in a low voice,

"Xiao Nannan, what are you going to do?"

"Cousin, you'll know once you see it first."

Jiang Tunan pushed Xiao Mingxu into his seat, and the others followed suit.

I saw a graceful figure walking on the large stage that had just been installed in the hall. The woman covered her left face with a pipa and lowered her head slightly while walking.

Jiang Tunan looked expectantly at Platycodon grandiflorum on the stage.

"Hehe, still holding the pipa, half covering her face."

Xiao Mingxu: (serious face)

"Well, I can't see it while holding two pipa."

Ji Yichen: "Not holding the pipa in full display."

Xiao Mingrui: Two idiots.