aircannonsinc Chapter 187 "Goddess Splitting View"
Chapter 187 "Goddess Splitting View"
At night, the full and perfect bright moon hangs high in the sky, shining brightly against the lights of the residents in Liyue Harbor.
Children of different ages play in their own groups. During this festive season, adults will relax a little and let their children have fun to their heart's content.
The Qun Yu Pavilion, known as the fairy palace in the sky, was also full of guests. The host Ningguang's family and the Rock King Emperor, who went by the alias Zhongli, sat at the same table. The blond boy and his travel companions were also among them.
Many immortals arrived, and the five Yaksha generals also stood on the deck. In addition, there were some holders of the Eye of God who were known to each other. There was a grand procession and four large tables were set up.
Seeing that all the guests had taken their seats, Ningguang stood up and said, "You are all distinguished guests invited by Ningguang. You should come here with joy and leave with satisfaction."
"Next, please enjoy Mr. Yun's performance, 'The Goddess Splits the Temple'!"
As she spoke, Ningguang clapped her hands, and the formation of the Jade Pavilion rose into the air. On top of it was a three-foot red stage decorated with brocade. The bright lights made the beautiful figure in the center shine brightly.
Yun Jin breathed a sigh of relief. Even though he had been famous since he was a child and had seen many storms in Liyue Harbor, he still couldn't help but feel a little nervous when singing for the immortals this time.
Under the gaze of the crowd, Yun Jin stood up with his back to the crowd, and sang with his hands as if holding a flower in a seal: "What a pity——"
The singing style was authentic, the intonation was precise, and the luck was superb. The trembling voice of these two words attracted everyone's attention. Even the knowledgeable immortals looked at him sideways.
Yun Jin twisted an orchid in her sleeve, placing it not far from her chin, and slowly turned to face everyone. As the saying goes, one smile can make all the beauties in the palace pale in comparison. Her smile and eyes were charming yet not vulgar, just right.
"The autumn geese are broken and can never be paired together again. The fools are crazy and resentful. It's because of that evil sacrifice that the disaster is coming. If it weren't for the heroine who drew the sword, everyone would have died!"
In just four short sentences, the song expresses the separation and reunion of the world, the evil spirits that wreak havoc on the village, and the young girl's firm belief in protecting everyone, even though she is afraid in her heart, she still stands up and draws her sword to fight bravely.
"The earthly bond is vague, the immortal bond is overwhelming, the heavenly bond is gone, the red silk is tied to the woodcutter, the snow and mud are far away."
After fighting the monster, the immortal discovered that the little girl had a strong affinity with immortality, but correspondingly, her interactions with mortals would become less and less.
Finally, after bidding farewell to her parents, the little girl embarked on the journey to immortality, binding her soul and locking up her desires with a red rope, just like a rotten wooden bridge, it was impossible to turn back, and all the memories also faded away with the passing of time.
The "snow and mud, the wild goose's footprints are far away" in the fourth sentence is adapted from an idiom, which means "the wild goose's footprints in the snow and mud, although there are shallow traces, but they are gradually going away and becoming faint."
"The cranes have returned and the old stele is no longer visible. The spider silk is woven into soul banners and flutters wildly. The cause and effect of the mortal world is vague and disappears in smoke!"
When she returned, what she saw and heard was no longer the same as when she left. The people had new faces, and the once prosperous village had become much more dilapidated, with lonely graves all over the ground and soul flags fluttering.
All traces of her in the mortal world, everything, have vanished into thin air. Everything has its own cause and effect, and retribution is predestined by heaven. If people want to understand it, it is so illusory and difficult to explain.
At this point in the song, Yun Jin looked at Shen He in the audience with bright eyes. Looking at the original protagonist of the story, her mind moved, and she started moving again, although she should have stopped.
"The Goddess Splits the Temple should have come to an end here, but today I will add another chapter and sing it for you all—"
The moment he saw Shen He, Yun Jin's heart was suddenly touched and he uttered a few new words. It seemed as if everything was predestined and came naturally.
“A high-pitched song may not be unknown to others, as it will always have its connoisseur and poet.”
"The red tasseled sword is like a meteor, pointing directly at the raging waves to cleanse the sea!"
"At that time, the crane returned, with no one to rely on in the vast world, and left alone. Today we meet again, with new and old friends sitting in the hall, gathering together at this moment!"
The meaning of what is sung is that don't worry, even though you are a disciple of an immortal, there will still be people who understand you and are moved.
The little girl in the story made many good friends after experiencing the war. They gathered together to congratulate and celebrate the little girl's earth-shaking achievements.
In one play, there is the recklessness of childhood, the immortal fate after growing up, the help of noble people, and the loneliness of returning home many years later as time goes by and things and people have changed.
Later on, the couple made more friends, achieved success in their careers, experienced ups and downs, and the vicissitudes of life. The lives of so many people were reflected in this play, and so many people experienced one or two of the four parts of this play.
Those who understand this will naturally understand it, and those who don’t understand, the time has not come yet and they still need to be tempered by the wind and frost.
The play was over. Yun Jin walked out of the theater naturally, walked down the stage, and came to Shen He's table. She bowed slightly and said, "What do you think of my play?"
Zhongli pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The arrangement of the lyrics and music is exquisite, and you can tell how much effort was put into it. Mr. Yun's newly added lyrics are like the finishing touch, a stroke of genius!"
"After watching this play, I gained a lot of insights. It took me a long time to calm down. Alas!"
Compared to Zhongli's flowery and sour words, Paimon's praise seemed much easier to understand. "It's so beautiful. If I have the chance, Paimon would also like to learn it!"
"It's very pleasant to hear, just like... like a bowl of noodles, it can warm the body and mind. And, thank you." Shen He smiled, his face dazzling as the moon.
Yun Jin shook his head slightly and said sincerely, "You're welcome. Thanks to you, The Goddess Splits the View can become more complete."
"In fact, I should be the one thanking you. When I was singing the last line just now, I saw you and thought of your different situation from the protagonist in the play. That's why I wrote the next four lines."
Shen He's smile became even more charming. She looked at the man in black and said softly, "All this was given by my father."
The person she hated most in her life was her father, and the person she respected the most was also her father. It sounded contradictory, but there seemed to be no problem with it.
Perhaps this is what humans are like.
The line constructed by family, friendship, and love is the path that people may take. Every turning point may be dull, bitter, beautiful, or shocking, but it is one's own choice. No matter how hard or tiring it is, you need to complete it yourself.
"Um, aunt... hello, aunts!" A young boy's voice sounded, with a hint of embarrassment, obviously saying it against his will.
Shen He, Ning Guang, and Qi Qi's eyes flashed, and they responded and said in unison: "What's the matter, Xiao Chongyun?"
Chongyun pursed his lips, scratched his head, and laughed repeatedly: "No, it's nothing, I just lost the bet with Xingqiu, so I came here to fulfill the bet!"
Mo Ran was dressed in black, his eyes flickered, and he smiled slightly, saying, "Then why didn't Master Xingqiu come with us?"
“Uncle, Uncle!” Chongyun called out and explained, “Xingqiu said that for the sake of his own life and property, he decided not to come with us.”
Mo Ran glanced at Shen He, whose eyes were slightly cold and he had never left Xingqiu's side, and nodded, "He is quite self-aware. He knows that your three aunts don't want you to be bullied. Alas, the three of them really love you!"
Ningguang's peach blossom eyes slightly closed, and she opened her mouth slightly, saying: "Old man, why do I feel that there is some poetic style in the plain words you said!"
"Yeah, and the ink is quite deep, at least a few pounds, right? Hehe." Qiqi gloated with a sly smile on her face.
Mo Ran was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry. How could he have never imagined that such a thing as a leak in his cotton-padded jacket would happen to him one day? Karma is really unpredictable!
Paimeng, who was sitting at the same table, laughed and said, "Mo Ran, how does it feel to be 'betrayed'? Hahaha!"
"This day will come to you sooner or later! There's no need to laugh at others when you are still in the same position. When the time comes, I'll see how you cry!" Mo Ran was unmoved and fought back with a sharp edge.
"No way, Kong won't leave me, right?" Paimon turned his head, his eyes expecting the blond boy to say something affirmative.
However, things in this world often have the opposite ending to what one imagines. Sora pretended not to see or hear anything and buried his head in eating, with no intention of taking any other action.
Paimeng was so angry that he kept groaning, Mo Ran smiled in relief, and in the Qun Yu Pavilion, there was endless laughter. They gathered here to celebrate the Moon-Chasing Festival, and at the same time, they were also reminiscing about the Kitchen God of that time, remembering that tall and strong figure.