83: Read the mother song

Nangong Yu had only looked at the simple musical score twice before he practically mastered it.

Just then, Qing Ling’s surprised voice rang out beside him, “Young Master, you are truly amazing! You only watched Servant Girl demonstrate it once, yet you can play so well!”

Nangong Yu signaled Ying Mei to remove the illusions and other coverings, then smiled, “It’s alright. Learning this instrument doesn’t seem too difficult. Qing Ling, choose another suitable musical score to teach me. I want to play it for Mother tonight!”

“Okay!”

Qing Ling nodded, “Please wait a moment, Young Master. Servant Girl needs to write it out before I can teach you!”

“No worries. Sit across from me and write it.”

Nangong Yu smiled slightly, then gently stroked the strings, testing the tone.

Afterward, he sat opposite Qing Ling, quietly watching her write diligently.

Meanwhile, a wisp of his consciousness had already entered the Time-Space Merchant Guild, and he casually sold four non-special grade Infant Nurturing Pills, earning 9,900 points.

Without hesitation, he then used 6.6 million points to exchange for the Grade Six Spirit Refining Pill Pill Formula and ten corresponding Spirit Medicines, as well as the Grade Seven god fusion pill Pill Formula and ten corresponding Spirit Medicines.

The Spirit Refining Pill is a Medicinal Pill used for Breakthrough into the Deity Transformation Realm and assisting Cultivation in the Deity Transformation Realm. The god fusion pill speaks for itself.

Afterward, while there was still time, Nangong Yu simply comprehended these two Pill Formulas.

With the assistance of the Time-Space Merchant Guild, all of this was completed quickly, and he didn't feel any difficulty.

Nangong Yu’s consciousness withdrew from the Time-Space Merchant Guild, and a flicker of light flashed in his eyes.

Before long, Qing Ling finished the last stroke, looked up, and asked, “Young Master, Servant Girl has finished writing. Shall I teach you now?”

Nangong Yu glanced at her slightly dry lips and shook his head slightly, “Go find some water to drink first, and bring me some beast milk while you’re at it. I’m a bit thirsty.”

Hearing this, Qing Ling looked somewhat panicked, “It is Servant Girl’s fault for not taking good care of you. Please forgive me, Young Master!”

“Why all the drama? I just asked you to go drink water and fetch some beast milk. When did I blame you?”

Nangong Yu looked exasperated and waved his hand, “Don’t overthink it. Go quickly!”

“Servant Girl will go fetch it right away!”

Qing Ling nodded quickly, stood up, and hurried towards the kitchen.

Soon, she ran back holding a bottle of beast milk. Fine beads of sweat covered her pale forehead, and her small face was rosy, giving her a unique charm.

Her chest rose and fell rapidly, and her proud curves swayed along with it. Clearly, the run had exhausted her.

“Young Master, here!”

Qing Ling approached, knelt down, and handed the milk bottle to Nangong Yu.

Nangong Yu gave her a helpless look, took the milk bottle, and said, “Alright, go drink some water and rest for a bit before coming back. I’ll sit alone for a while!”

“Young Master, I...”

Qing Ling looked anxious and unsettled, but Nangong Yu stopped her with a raised hand, “Alright, just listen to me. You’ve been with me for half a year now. Am I really that difficult to get along with?”

Hearing this, Qing Ling was slightly stunned and quickly shook her head, “Young Master is approachable and treats Qing Ling very well. To meet Young Master is a blessing Qing Ling has Cultivated over three lifetimes!”

Nangong Yu rubbed his forehead slightly and waved his hand, “Just listen to what I say. You really don’t need to be so restrained around me. Don’t worry about anything else, and don’t overthink things, understood?”

“Qing Ling understands!”

Qing Ling’s small face was full of emotion, and she nodded quickly.

Nangong Yu nodded slightly and waved his hand, “Go quickly, drink some water and rest. Come back later and continue instructing me!”

“Yes, Young Master!”

Qing Ling agreed and quickly walked away.

Seeing her leave, Nangong Yu sat in the pavilion, holding the milk bottle, drinking the beast milk while looking at the musical score Qing Ling had just finished writing.

Soon, after finishing the score, Nangong Yu couldn't help but nod slightly.

He practiced it mentally and found that this score conveyed a deep filial affection for a mother. It was indeed a wonderful piece.

Nangong Yu smiled slightly and looked away.

Before long, Qing Ling returned.

Her breathing was much smoother. Although her small face was still a bit red, she appeared even more delicate and charming.

After drinking some water, her vermillion lips no longer looked dry; instead, they had a tempting, luscious appearance that made one want to take a bite.

Unfortunately, Nangong Yu was still too young now; he couldn't stare for too long, much less actually take a bite.

Qing Ling came and sat down next to Nangong Yu, “Young Master, should Servant Girl first explain this score to you, then demonstrate it once, and then you can play?”

“You may!”

Nangong Yu nodded, having no objection. He was just bored and looking for something to pass the time.

If his body wasn't so small right now, preventing him from going out to play, he would have taken Qing Ling out already.

Qing Ling nodded slightly and said, “Young Master, this piece is called the Ode to Mother. It expresses...”

...Supervision Office.

Nangong Ruoxue was bored listening to Instructor Wang of the Talisman Way teaching about the Grade Three Spirit Trapping Talisman, and her mind unknowingly drifted beyond the Nine Heavens.

‘Little Yu has gone outside the Imperial Palace now. I wonder what he is doing?’

‘I really want to go see him!’

‘Sigh, what should I do?’

‘Maybe I should go find Little Yu tonight and see him?’

Nangong Ruoxue couldn't help but think this secretly, having little interest left in listening to the lecture.

Just then, a voice suddenly sounded in her ear, “Eldest Princess, you should be listening carefully to the lecture!”

Hearing this voice, Nangong Ruoxue looked slightly startled. When she hastily looked up, she saw no other students looking over; only the Instructor glanced at her.

Nangong Ruoxue quickly offered a slight smile, sat upright, and her expression became a bit more serious.

She knew it must have been Instructor Wang who saw her spacing out and used voice transmission to remind her.

Nangong Ruoxue also quickly corrected her mindset, planning to check on him later!

...The moon rose and the sun set; in the blink of an eye, night had fallen.

Shangguan Yuexi left seclusion as usual. Her Cultivation was not something to rush, and if it weren't for the high probability of a Breakthrough recently, she would spend time with Nangong Yu every day.

But no matter how busy she was, this wasn't the time for it. She would still leave seclusion in the evening to accompany Nangong Yu for dinner and rest.

Just as Shangguan Yuexi arrived in the courtyard, she heard a melodious and pleasant zither tune drifting over.

The music was long and drawn out, plaintive yet expressive, sounding like a child’s deep, affectionate call to his mother.

The gentle notes were filled with a child’s reliance and attachment to his mother—an emotion beyond words.

As the music flowed, the child’s emotions grew deeper, seemingly yearning to always nestle by his mother’s side, enjoying her protection and love.

Every transition in the music was like a child’s playful pouting and mischief toward his mother, full of innocence and purity.

This music was the most sincere expression of a child's filial affection for his mother, a reliance and attachment that was both profound and beautiful.

After a long time, the music slowly faded, and Shangguan Yuexi unknowingly found herself outside the pavilion.

Looking at the small figure playing the zither inside the pavilion, her eyes couldn't help but turn slightly red.