I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 811: Lu Zheng’s Extraordinary Talent

A flowing cursive script rendition of "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" appeared under Lu Zheng's brush.

With well-balanced spacing and the right contrast of thickness, it captured both form and spirit, flowing with ease.

The poem was a good poem, and the calligraphy was excellent. Once it was finished, all the ladies gathered around the desk, appreciating it in detail.

As Bi Xinyu returned, she listened to Shen Ying briefly tell the story of Emperor Ming of Tang and Yang Guifei. Seeing "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" again, her eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but feel moved, "Am I going to play Yang Yuhuan?"

Shen Ying rolled her eyes, "How is your dance?"

Bi Xinyu swayed her waist, sensually and captivatingly, but imperfectly, regretting, "Does it mean it'll be left to Hu Cai Niang?"

Du Yueyao snickered, "Indeed, Cai Niang is the best dancer!"

Hu Cai Niang's dance was enchanting and graceful, able to be ethereal, dignified, elegant, or sensual. Her style was varied and charming — a rare talent. When Ao Qian was being taught, Ao Qian said her dance was no less than those of the dedicated teachers at the Dragon Palace.

If "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" were to be rehearsed, a dance performance by Yang Guifei would be indispensable. With Hu Cai Niang performing, this play would certainly be enriched immensely.

"Tomorrow morning, please bring the ladies from Five Beauties Manor here," Shen Ying thought, and a Peach Blossom Celestial Maiden was instructed and gracefully left Taohua Village, heading straight for Five Beauties Manor.

...

The afternoon and dinner time were mainly spent in discussion.

At 7:00 PM, back in Tonglin County, Lu Zheng originally intended to travel to the modern era to read "Changsheng Hall." However, Liu Qingyan timidly followed him home.

Well, save it for tomorrow; tonight, let's just enjoy!

...

The next morning, Liu Qingyan and the other ladies were still just as enthusiastic, arranging a visit to Taohua Village again.

Lu Zheng sent the ladies ahead and himself crossed to the modern era to thoroughly read "Changsheng Hall." He then added a thread of Light of Fortune, imprinting the entire book in his mind, and only then did he arrive at Taohua Village before noon. By then, the five ladies from Five Beauties Manor, along with Bi Xinyu and Mo Lan, were all present.

"Is everyone here?"

"Just waiting for you, Lu Lang!"

"We're trying to figure out how to arrange the story and how to choreograph the dance and music, especially the 'Feathered Robe Dance.'" Shen Ying welcomed them along with Bai Ting'Er.

"The 'Feathered Robe Dance'!" Lu Zheng exclaimed, "That's quite a challenge."

This piece was created by Emperor Ming of Tang, the dance by Yang Guifei, long lost. Although many adaptations exist later, Lu Zheng found none of them satisfactory or possessing the original charm, so...

While the lyrics can be referenced from "Changsheng Hall," the actual composition and choreography need to be tackled by themselves.

Fortunately, Lu Zheng used the Light of Fortune to significantly enhance his musical talents; maybe not the best, but top-notch enough to compose a piece. As for the dance, wasn't Hu Cai Niang there for it?

"Come on, let's begin!"

Everyone was eager, Xiaocui took pen and ink, and they all pooled their resources to start adapting.

...

"Wow, Young Master Lu is amazing!"

"These scenes are so well-arranged!"

"Changsheng Hall" was, after all, one of Hua Country's four great classical dramas. Lu Zheng, while adopting some elements, also made several notable adjustments not aligning with this world, his writing flowing seamlessly, every scene, transition, lyrics unfolding on paper.

Everyone gathered around Lu Zheng, left in awe.

Lu Zheng didn't copy all intricate details of "Changsheng Hall," given its full length of over a hundred thousand words. He only wrote out key scenes, dialogues, and lyrics, enough for everyone to rehearse the play.

The play focused on various music and dance.

From the upcoming Yang Family daughter, Imperial Consort Tang's first encounter, to the festive palace peace dances, to the turmoil and retreat...

Other ordinary dance pieces were manageable; Lu Zheng, Bai Ting'Er, and a few Peach Blossom Celestial Maidens quickly composed the music, all of high quality, paired with Hu Cai Niang's dance, all impressively outstanding, except for the climactic 'Feathered Robe Dance'...

Even with Lu Zheng's capabilities, trying several rhythms, it felt lacking.

At this moment, a sudden sound of a guqin began to play.

"Ding ding... chong chong..."

The guqin's notes were crisp and pleasant, initially resembling a serene forest morning, with birds gently chirping. As the thin mist cleared, the Feathered Robe began to dance, eventually under the bright sun, the Feathered Robes fluttered skyward.

Everyone listened intently as if they were in an Immortal Realm, the song ending, its lingering notes hanging in the air.

As the last note faded, Lu Zheng turned, seeing Si Lingxi sitting beneath an ancient tree in the courtyard, with a guqin in front of her. The guqin's patterns like flowing water, the strings red, faintly glowing, with a mist of Spiritual Qi around, spotlighting Si Lingxi behind the instrument like a Celestial Palace Fairy.

"Feathered Robe dance, sky full of Feathered Robes, is this the 'Feathered Robe Dance'?"

"Such a beautiful piece, only this melody deserves to be the 'Feathered Robe Dance'!"

Lu Zheng shook his head and said, "No, trust me, this guqin piece must sound even better than the original 'Feathered Robe Dance'!"

Si Lingxi's lips curved slightly, softly saying, "You give me too much credit. It's just after reading 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow' and hearing the story, I was inspired to compose this piece. If it's fitting, let it be the 'Feathered Robe Dance'."

"Then we won't stand on ceremony." Lu Zheng smiled.

"Great, great!" Bai Ting'Er clapped and laughed.

Hu Cai Niang felt pressured, "Such a famous piece requires a world-class dance; I must think carefully."

Si Lingxi smiled faintly, "No rush. Your talent is excellent; you'll surely create a great dance."

Hu Cai Niang nodded repeatedly, determined to give her best.

...

For days, everyone was busy rehearsing "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow."

Lu Zheng created the story and its transitions; everyone contributed to crafting the lyrics, Bai Ting'Er and several Peach Blossom Celestial Maidens composed the music. Si Lingxi served as the art director, whether it was the writing, lyrics, music, or even dance moves, often delivering spot-on and insightful guidance.

Every word hit the nail on the head, with immediate effect.

Her high level of art mastery, befitting an Old Demon who has lived for three thousand years, was on a completely different plane from everyone else.

Having gone through "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow," the women felt they learned a lot, significantly boosting their artistic skills.

With Si Lingxi's inspiration, Lu Zheng's musical foundation started to grow, cooling time reduced, and the previously accumulated Light of Fortune was not saved, funneled into music.

Thus, a few days later, Lu Zheng could also interject during Si Lingxi's guidance, offering his opinions and even discussing some points.

At this, not only did the women look at Lu Zheng with awe-struck eyes, even Si Lingxi's gaze at him was filled with astonishment.

Could it be that besides cultivation and chess skills, he also possessed such a talent for music?

Is he heaven's favored child?