Chapter 47: A Stirring in the Heart
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Lingyin’s mother was returning to her family home for a visit, and Lingyin would accompany her, leaving the Royal Capital for a while.
It would be half a month at the shortest, a month at the longest. Lin Xiu wouldn’t see her during this time.
Lin Xiu was, of course, overjoyed.
Though Lingyin treated him well, painstakingly guiding his cultivation and even including him in her own practice, these past few days, Lin Xiu hadn’t had a moment to himself.
He missed Xue Ninger and Shuangshuang’s abilities, and longed for Caiyi’s voice.
As soon as Lingyin left, he went to Pear Blossom Courtyard.
After days of intense cultivation, his mind constantly on edge, he desperately needed to relax.
Inside a second-floor elegant room at Pear Blossom Courtyard…
These past few days, Caiyi often thought of that special young master. He hadn’t come to hear her sing for a long time. Still, this wasn’t unusual.
The young nobles of the Royal Capital were often driven by whims. They might favor Caiyi for a few days, then Qingyi or Dieyi the next. It was their prerogative. Perhaps he had already forgotten her.
That exceptionally beautiful woman seemed quite upset when she left last time. Was she his wife?
She must have been…
That woman was truly stunning, exuding an air of nobility. They looked so well-suited together, a perfect match.
She sighed softly, and as she looked up, she saw Lin Xiu walking in.
Lin Xiu waved to Caiyi and said, “Caiyi, it’s been a while. I’ve been busy with other matters these past few days and haven’t had time to come and listen to your music…”
Caiyi collected herself and quickly replied, “Naturally, the young master’s business is important. About last time…, did your wife get angry?”
Hearing the word “wife,” Lin Xiu didn’t react at first, then realized she was referring to Lingyin. He explained, “I’m not married yet, so what wife…?”
Caiyi was slightly taken aback, then a flicker of joy crossed her heart. “I apologize, I misunderstood. Would you like to hear the songs you taught me last time?”
Lin Xiu nodded, then added, “There’s no rush for that. Actually, I came here today for another matter.”
He looked at Caiyi and said, “You may not know this, Caiyi, but you’ve already awakened a unique ability, and it’s this ability that makes your voice so different from others.”
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Caiyi recalled Lin Xiu taking her pulse last time, still finding it hard to believe. “Are you referring to me, young master? But how could I not know?”
Lin Xiu smiled. “This unique ability is called ‘Sound Art.’ After awakening, it only manifests as an intangible change in your voice. It’s normal that you wouldn’t be aware of it.”
Lin Xiu took a thin booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Caiyi. “This book contains detailed records of the Sound Art. You can read it first, then make a copy.”
This book was, of course, borrowed by Lin Xiu from the Unique Ability Academy’s library. It should be quite useful to Caiyi. The book also contained several musical pieces, annotated with complete musical notations, said to aid in the second awakening of the Sound Art.
After flipping through a few pages, Caiyi believed Lin Xiu’s words.
Because what the book described matched her own situation perfectly. Her voice used to be like everyone else’s, then one day it suddenly changed. Her sisters all said her voice had become beautiful. She had always thought it was the result of practicing her vocals during that period, but she never imagined it was because she had awakened a unique ability…
After a long while, she came back to her senses and said to Lin Xiu, “Thank you, Young Master Lin. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t know I possessed a unique ability.”
Lin Xiu waved his hand. “I just happened to guess correctly.”
Then, he asked with some surprise, “How did you know my surname is Lin, Caiyi?”
He didn’t recall telling Caiyi his name.
Caiyi smiled slightly. “Last time, when Physician Bai treated me, I heard her call you Young Master Lin.“
“So that’s how it is.” Lin Xiu nodded. “I forgot to tell you, my name is Lin Xiu…”
Before he could finish, Caiyi’s face showed surprise. She couldn’t help but exclaim, “Lin Xiu? You’re Lin Xiu, the one betrothed to Miss Zhao?”
Lin Xiu was used to people’s reactions upon hearing his name. He calmly nodded. “That’s me.”
Seeing Caiyi staring at him, Lin Xiu asked, “What? Is there something on my face?”
Caiyi blushed and lowered her head. “No, it’s just that I’ve heard your name for a long time. The sisters here were all curious about what kind of man could marry that young lady…”
Lin Xiu smiled and asked, “Now that you’ve seen me, do you also think I’m not worthy of her?”
Caiyi quickly replied, “No, no, you jest, young master. You are a fine-looking gentleman; there’s no woman you wouldn’t be worthy of. You and Miss Zhao are a perfect match, truly made for each other…”
Lin Xiu waved his hand dismissively. “Alright, alright, I know I’m not worthy of her. Let’s not talk about this. I’d rather listen to you sing, Caiyi. I’ll teach you a new song later…”
Caiyi’s voice was truly soul-stirring. Her singing skill, combined with her unique ability, brought out the charm of music to its fullest. That’s why, since ancient times, those who possessed the Sound Art, regardless of gender, often became renowned singers.
With Caiyi’s talent, she would have such a day as well.
Lin Xiu felt that he needed to get on good terms with her early on. Otherwise, when she became truly famous, it wouldn’t be as easy to hear her sing.
And her voice was the only balm for his soul.
To be honest, Lin Xiu had already developed feelings for her, even wanting to keep her by his side so he could hear that incredibly beautiful voice anytime, anywhere.
Moreover, such a beautiful voice was too precious to be used only for singing.
To discuss life’s meaning with such a voice… Who could resist?
Should he just court her?
Lin Xiu glanced up at Caiyi, who was engrossed in her singing, and the thought grew stronger in his mind.
She was beautiful, elegant, gentle, and intelligent, precisely the mature type that Lin Xiu preferred. Although she lacked the fatal charm that Qin Wan’er exuded from within, her heavenly voice was a significant plus…
Lin Xiu could see that Caiyi had some favorable feelings towards him. This was a sea king’s intuition.
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As long as he was willing, he could turn this slight affection into fondness, even love, within a month.
This was because Lin Xiu intended to take a gradual, subtle approach. If he used more aggressive methods, it would only take three to five days for Caiyi, who already had some feelings for him, to fall completely.
The problem was, winning Caiyi over wasn’t difficult, but persuading Lingyin not to break his legs wouldn’t be so easy.
At least, he had to wait until his engagement with the Zhao family was dissolved.
Until then, it was better to maintain a pure friendship with her.
When leaving Pear Blossom Courtyard, Lin Xiu intended to pay, but Caiyi insisted he didn’t. She looked at Lin Xiu with a firm gaze. “Though Caiyi is a performer, I know the methods of unique ability cultivation are extremely precious. I have yet to repay the young master for the kindness of treating me, and now I’ve received this book as a gift. It was only a few songs for you; if I were to accept payment, wouldn’t I be ungrateful?”
Lin Xiu never liked taking advantage of others. Last time, the bun shop owner gave him a steamer of buns, and he found an opportunity to return the favor.
Lin Xiu was also thinking of ways to repay Lingyin’s kindness. He didn’t hesitate to give her the precious jewelry the Noble Consort had gifted him twice.
But this time, he didn’t insist.
She would be his sooner or later, and there would be plenty of opportunities to take advantage of her in the future. It didn’t matter this once or twice.
At the entrance of Pear Blossom Courtyard, Caiyi watched Lin Xiu walk away, then sighed softly in her heart.
Young Master Lin’s fiancée was that celestial maiden from the Zhao family. Even as a performer, she had heard her story. They were a perfect match, made for each other. It was laughable that she had once had such foolish thoughts.
She laughed self-deprecatingly, burying that sliver of affection deep within her heart, forever.
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