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As he prepared to move forward, Cheng Kang suddenly stopped. Pointing at a ragged beggar standing outside the city gates, he said, "Prime Minister, that is the strange person I recommended to you."

Reese saw that the person was covered in filth, his hair was unkempt, and he was sitting upright on the ground. However, his hands never left the dilapidated tunic, and he occasionally played a few notes to attract passersby. Some of the passers-by pitied pitifully, and when they saw the wondrous rhythm of the music played, they threw a few coins into the broken bowl in front of him to buy food for their hunger. Reese frowned as he saw the situation unfolding before his eyes. He kept saying, "He is indeed a strange man." However, the so-called "strange person" was referring to how poor that person was.

Reese walked up to the man, who was playing the piano for his own pleasure, not caring about anything around him. Reese took a gold ingot from his pouch and threw it into the earth bowl in front of the man. That person didn't even raise his head and only moved his left ear slightly. He immediately stopped playing the tune and said in a deep voice, "Thank you, esteemed guest, for your generous rewards."

When Reese finally heard him speak, she carefully looked at his face and saw that his eyes were sunken in, and his face had been closed the entire time. Other than the cheekbones, there was no more flesh on his face, just like a zombie's. When Reese saw this, he couldn't help but shiver and turn around to glance at Cheng Kang. Cheng Kang naturally understood when he saw Reese's confused expression. He immediately bent over and whispered into Reese's ear, "This person is blind, but his hearing is very sensitive. He has the ability to see with his ears."

As he was about to inquire, he heard the person speak first, "Dear guest, since you are willing to pay such a high price, what song would you like me to play for you?"

Reese originally wanted to ask for his help, but instead he asked such a question. Thinking that it would be a good idea to test his abilities, he stroked his long beard and said, "Then, I'll ask Mister to help me with a song, 'Rites of Rites'."

Unexpectedly, the person smiled and said, "This song is an extravagant one. After hearing it for a long time, it will only hurt your mind. This little one advises you to listen less."

It was a pleasure to drink, to throw pots, to play, and to order musicians to drum up the music when he was in the house, so he was very familiar with it. He let that person play the music because he wanted to use his familiarity to test that person's ability. Unexpectedly, he disapproved and didn't want to play the music. Reese couldn't help but think: Is this man just an undeserved reputation that he can't even play such a simple score?

Although this was what Reese was thinking, he still calmly asked, "Then mister, why do you think this tune can help you improve your mental health?"

That person pursed his lips into a smile and continued, "If you don't mind, why don't you listen to this lowly person's < < Yang Chun Bai > >?"

"'Yang Chun Xue'?" Reese couldn't help but be startled, then he nodded and smiled towards that person and said, "This song's name sounds pretty elegant, so please play a song for me, sir. I will listen attentively."

The man heard this and nodded slowly. He placed his left hand on the top of the zither, touched it, and then his right hand followed him in and began to play the strings. The person was neither hurried nor slow. He used a method to hook, pick, pick, and pick, making the melody sound extremely simple and elegant. At the beginning, Reese didn't think that there was anything special about it. It was just that in a trance, he only felt that everything was bright before him. Suddenly, the sunlight shined bright and bright, the snow had just melted, and the sharp edge of the green grass had already been exposed. After waiting for a while, they saw hundreds of trees sprouting and birds chirping, which made them look very satisfied. Reese was gradually captivated by the beautiful scenery before him. Unknowingly, he had already blended into the beautiful scenery. He felt that his whole body was emitting a refreshing and extremely comfortable feeling. However, it was much more comfortable than when he was the prime minister. In the end, he only felt that it was boring for him to become an official and actually had the thought of abandoning one. However, just as he thought about it, the zither music suddenly stopped and his surroundings became silent.

Reese felt that the beautiful scenery in front of him had disappeared without a trace. He could not help but feel regretful and sighed. Only after sighing three times did he realize that he was only listening to the zither music that the person played. He had just seen an illusion along with the melodious melody.

"Teacher's zither arts are extraordinary, I am amazed." At this moment, Reese knew that this person's zither skill was so superb that he couldn't help but bow in respect and sigh in admiration.

That person smiled. He didn't seem to care about Reese's praise. Instead, he asked, "Looks like Venerable One is a powerful and influential person in the imperial court."

When Reese heard that person's words, she couldn't help but be stunned. She hurriedly replied, "It's as mister has said. I wonder how mister knows?"

That person placed his hands on the zither's head and tail before slowly saying, "Your excellency's body is emitting a wave of precious spices, which must have been transported from somewhere far away and can only be used by those in the imperial court. Moreover, Your excellency has made such a generous move, either by a high official or by a noble gentleman, but your words are filled with gentleness, not with the ability of an ordinary gentleman. What I believe most is that Your Excellency's previous efforts to listen to the extravagant music of 'Etiquette into a pot' was also the delight of the imperial court."

When Reese heard this, he suddenly realized that this person was just as Chen Kang had said. Although he was blind, he wasn't blind at all. He had almost guessed his identity and immediately said with admiration, "Sir, you are very wise. I am truly impressed."

That person continued to ignore Reese's words and continued, "In fact, based on sire's current position, listening to this' Yang Chunxue 'from me might be a condescending act. I have a' Clear Business' song for sire to enjoy."

"Oh? This old man would like to hear the details. " When Reese heard that the person had received another gift in melody, he immediately became interested and replied without thinking.

The man nodded slightly, and once again spread out his palms, playing the zither at the same time. This time, his fingers would often move in unison, using the wheel, push, pinch, and lock techniques that were so gentle and many rhythms. His melody was vigorous and inspiring, causing one's heart to tremble. When Reese felt the rhythm, he immediately felt like his body was filled with hesitation, but he couldn't get it. He couldn't help but feel his blood boil, and was eager to give it a try. He felt as if he was standing in a palace in the Kingdom of Qin. A group of courtiers respectfully kneeled at his feet, obeying his commands. Behind him, the Duke of Qin, Ying Zheng, kept nodding and praising him, treating him as if he were his arm. When Reese saw this scene, he was just about to laugh out loud when the zither music suddenly stopped. Reese was shocked and hastily asked, "Mister, why did you stop playing the zither?"

The person shook his head and said, "This song was originally only used to motivate people and stimulate their fighting spirit. How can Sir Nai's mood be so good that he's afraid to listen to this song?"

Listening to the man's words, Reese could not help but ponder. He thought to himself: Could this man see through what I am thinking? Thinking about this, she whispered, "Then, what song do you think I should listen to?"

That person pondered for a moment before replying, "I have a song called 'Clear Emblem'. If I hear of it, I can stop myself from being lustful and arrogant."

"That's great. Sir, please play for me." When Reese heard the man's words, she could not help but secretly rejoice, so she casually bowed to show her sincerity.

The man nodded, rearranged the strings, and went back to his strumming technique. This song, "Qing Hui", was played by his clever hands and was immediately like a trickle that touched the heart. Since he had been promoted by the Duke of Qin, he had initially thought about his country with talent, but then had gradually become obsessed with power. As a result, he had turned his attention to the dictatorial tyranny, and no longer had the mind to give his heart to the imperial court. Apart from this, he had also gone to great lengths to recruit famous people to help him establish his territory. There were even some who did not hesitate to kill their loyal servant, Han Fei, in vain. When he saw Han Fei repeatedly cry out in prison, dying from grief and indignation, Reese couldn't help but feel moved and regretful. Unknowingly, tears began to appear at the corners of his eyes.

At the end of the song, that person saw the look of shame on Reese's face, so he stopped talking and asked, "It seems that our lord has committed some immoral act and has caused so much regret."

Just as Reese was grieving over the matter of Han Fei's death, he was suddenly questioned by that person. Only then did he realize that he had lost his composure, and he hurriedly wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes with his sleeve. I wonder if Mister still has other divine songs for me to enjoy? "

That person hesitated for a while after hearing what Reese said, and then said, "Yes, but this song was written by the Yellow Emperor when he was working with the Gods and the Ghost Gods on Mt. Tai, and was especially played by virtuous and righteous people. If it wasn't for the high moral character of a person, they wouldn't have been able to serve the Gods and the Ghost.

When Reese heard this, he was even more shocked. He couldn't help but exclaim, "There's actually such a melody in the world? This old one is willing to hear it. "

The man shook his head and tried to dissuade Ye Xiao, "I think it would be better if you didn't listen. You have done so many dishonorable things, and if the ghosts and gods didn't stop, I'm afraid you would be in danger."

Although Reese knew that he had done a lot of immoral things, he was really attracted by that person's strange music. Every time he heard a song, he would feel as if his entire body had been baptized, and he would feel rather satisfied. Therefore, since that person already had this kind of music, how could he be willing to miss it, so he insisted, "If I can hear this song in my lifetime, even if I die without regrets, please do not hesitate to enlighten me, Mister."

That person thought for a week, but still shook his head and said, "Since I have received great kindness, if I have harmed you because of this, it would be returning kindness with enmity. I cannot do this. Please forgive me."

Reese saw that the person didn't want to play the Divine Comedy that he had mentioned, so he couldn't force the issue any further. He clasped his fists and bowed, "Since mister is unwilling to enlighten me, mister, Reese will not force me. However, mister, if you don't mind how simple and crude Reese Mansion is, can you come to the mansion for a chat? Reese will be your honored guest."

When Chen Kang saw how courteous and virtuous Reese was to him, he dared to act so arrogantly and disregarded Reese's orders. He was already fuming and shouted angrily, "Shishi, my Prime Minister thinks so highly of you! Don't be so shameless!"

When that person heard Chen Kang's words, he could not help but be shocked. Although he had guessed that the person who had arrived was a high official in the imperial court, he did not expect that it would actually be the Prime Minister of the Qin Nation who was so courteous and waiting upon him. Now that he heard Chen Kang's words, he believed it even more.

Reese pulled Chen Kang up and glared at him with his eyes. Chen Kang blushed and retreated to the side, and then Reese stepped forward and supported Shi Kuang with both hands, saying in a gentle voice, "Sir, please quickly get up. Reese deserves such a generous gift, but how would he dare to accept it? If mister can visit me, I will naturally be extremely grateful to Lisbeth for giving me permission. "

The man was stunned at first, and then his eyes started to shine with tears. He sighed to the sky: "Shi Kuang has been living a long and miserable life, almost starving to death along the way. What ability does he have to accept such a kindness from the prime minister? If the Prime Minister does not abandon us, I am willing to play a few shallow voices for the Prime Minister to drive him away. "

"Good, good, good!" When Reese heard that the man was willing to serve her, she could not contain her joy and called out three times in a row. After shouting, he suddenly turned to Chen Kang and said, "Sir Chen, Mister has a handicap in his eyes and is unable to move properly, so I'll have to trouble you to carry this journey to this Prime Minister's Mansion. How about it?"

Chen Kang would never have thought that Reese would let him carry this old beggar in his ragged clothes and stinky clothes. He could not help but curse in his heart, "Old teacher, I came to recommend you out of kindness, but I did not expect that I would be driven away by you right now. How outrageous!" However, even though he was cursing in his heart, he still maintained a fawning smile as he said, "As Prime Minister commands, this lowly one will not refuse." After saying that, he unwillingly pulled that person onto his back, carried him on his back, and walked with Reese to the mansion in the city.

But who exactly was the Shi Liang that Chen Kang spoke of? How did he know that this poor, disheveled beggar was called Shi Liang? It turned out that this Shi Kuang was the disciple of the Acropolis Kingdom's court master, Gao Yang. Gao Yang was renowned throughout the world for his music, and Shi Kuang had taken him as his true disciple. At that time, Chen Kang was also the Minister of Ceremony of the State of Wei. He worked with the same teachers and knew their talents very well. That was why he was able to recognize this ragged blind man on the road outside of Oak Sun City. However, after the destruction of the Acropolis Kingdom, the court ladies had to flee for their lives. Chen Kang evaded to the Kingdom of Qin. Relying on his ability of flattery and his familiarity with the etiquette system, he continued to serve as an official in the Ministry of Rites. He could not be admired by other countries, but he could only rely on the tungsten zither in his hands to beg for a living. He lived in exile, living in peace and prosperity, and moved to wherever he could find a place where he could find a place to live. At that time, the Qin Kingdom was the richest and the Oak Sun was close to the capital, Xianyang. If Chen Kang did not know Shi Kuang's talent, how could he have ignored a poor beggar by the side of the road with his poor and rich personality? However, he overdid his calculations. Originally, he wanted to rely on his recommendation to win the trust of Reese. He didn't expect that he would become a servant that served his teacher. He was truly dumb and could not speak.