Chapter 6: Soul Transmigration, Last Wish: To Marry Him
Chapter 6: Soul Transmigration, Last Wish: To Marry Him
Just as Tao Ling'er fell off the cliff and her body tumbled in the air, Qiu Ziyue, a musical prodigy from the 21st century, was admiring a golden trophy on her way home.
This trophy is her masterpiece after winning the championship in the National Youth Pipa Performance Competition with her rendition of "Spring River Flower Moon Night," which won unanimous praise from the audience and judges.
After the competition, Qiu Ziyue got into a taxi. She planned to take the taxi to the airport, fly home to reunite with her family, and share the joy of her success.
However, at that moment, an out-of-control car came speeding by and crashed into the taxi she was in.
Qiu Ziyue lost consciousness in the chaos. When she woke up again, she found herself lying in a desolate valley.
The surrounding area was filled with dense forests and towering cliffs, and the air was damp and cold.
She tried to stand up, but her body was too weak to support her.
She looked around, her heart filled with doubt and unease.
"Where am I? How did I get here?" she muttered to herself.
Just then, she felt a warm power welling up from deep within her body, and a faint voice rang in her ear: "I am Tao Ling'er..."
Qiu Ziyue turned her head in surprise, but saw no one.
The voice continued, "Who...who are you?"
Qiu Ziyue tried to concentrate and replied, "I am Qiu Ziyue, a girl from the 21st century who loves music. I... I don't know why I'm here."
Tao Ling'er's voice grew weak: "I am Tao Ling'er, an ancient girl. I... I'm about to disappear..."
Qiu Ziyue hurriedly asked, "Tell me quickly, what happened? What should I do?"
Tao Ling'er's voice trembled: "I...I fell off a cliff and was seriously injured. My soul is about to perish, but I have one unfulfilled wish..."
Qiu Ziyue clenched her fists tightly and said firmly, "Tell me, and I will help you fulfill your wish."
Tao Ling'er's voice carried a hint of gratitude: "I hope you can win the zither and sword competition and marry Qi Yuxuan. He is the husband in my heart, my only obsession..."
Qiu Ziyue was shocked. She sensed Tao Ling'er's deep affection for Qi Yuxuan and her desire for victory.
She waved her hand and said, "No, no, I've never been in a relationship before. I'm still so young. In our area, you can only get married after you turn 20. Besides, I don't even know him. How can I..."
Tao Ling'er said, "Please, I have only one breath left... I'm going to find my mother, please promise me... okay? Qi Yuxuan is really a good person, you'll know when you see him..."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue solemnly said, "Alright, I will try my best to fulfill your last wish."
"Also, we mustn't tell my masters about this. They've treated me very well. It's my fault for being so disappointing. I don't want to hurt them or make them feel guilty..."
Tao Ling'er's voice gradually grew weaker.
"Thank you... Qiu Ziyue..." With those last words, Tao Ling'er's voice faded away completely.
Qiu Ziyue felt a force being drawn out of her body, and a sense of determination and responsibility filled her heart.
After Tao Ling'er completely left her body, Qiu Ziyue tried hard to recall, but could only remember the fragments before the car accident.
She tried to stand up, but her body was too weak to support her.
At that moment, she noticed that she was no longer wearing modern clothes, but an ancient costume.
"Where is this?" Qiu Ziyue was filled with doubt and unease.
As time went by, Qiu Ziyue gradually realized that, just like in the plots of novels and movies, she might have traveled through time.
Tao Ling'er's memories gradually flooded into her mind: she was an orphan who was adopted by masters from a young age and taught martial arts and musical skills. Because of her mediocre talent, she was unable to reach the highest level and felt inferior. She also fell into despair due to excessive sorrow because of missing her mother, and then her soul transmigrated into Tao Ling'er's body.
Although Qiu Ziyue was shocked, she took a deep breath and said, "Since things have come to this, I can only bite the bullet and play the role of Qiu Ziyue in ancient times."
She knew that she not only had to fulfill Tao Ling'er's wish, but also had to survive in this strange ancient world.
She decided to first find Tao Ling'er's masters and seek their help.
She struggled to her feet, and despite the excruciating pain, she did not give up.
She walked slowly forward and found a narrow path at the bottom of the valley that seemed to lead somewhere.
She walked slowly along the path, each step extremely difficult, but her will never wavered.
After an unknown amount of time, Qiu Ziyue heard the melodious sound of a zither.
The sound of the piano was very clear, as if it were coming from not far away.
She quickened her pace, her heart filled with hope.
Finally, she saw a faint light.
It was a small house, and an old man was sitting at the door playing the guzheng.
The melodious piano music, like heavenly music, brought Qiu Ziyue's soul a moment of solace.
Qiu Ziyue stepped forward and knelt before the old man: "Grandpa, where is this?"
The old man put down his guqin, looked at Qiu Ziyue kindly, and said softly, "Child, you are very strong. Come with me, I will help you."
The old man led Tao Ling'er into the small house, treated her wounds, and gave her some medicine.
Qiu Ziyue felt her body gradually regain some strength.
The old man said, "Young lady, it is fate that you have come here. Looking at your face, it seems that you have just walked through the gates of hell. If you want to prolong your life, I would like to hear your music."
Qiu Ziyue asked, "Grandpa, what does this mean?"
The old man said, “I love playing the zither, and I came here specifically to extend the lives of others. You only need to use your fingers to play the zither. If it sounds good, you can live a few more years. If you don’t know how to play, or if it sounds bad, you can live a few less years. Is that alright with you?”
"Wow, this is the first time I've ever heard of this. It's so exciting! Modern people don't play like this," Qiu Ziyue said.
"Will you agree?" the old man asked.
“Fine, I have no other choice,” Qiu Ziyue said.
The night was deep, and the moonlight shone on the guzheng, its silvery glow reflecting the texture of the strings.
Qiu Ziyue closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and poured all her emotions into every note.
Her fingers danced across the strings, as nimble as an elf.
The melody is melodious, sometimes joyful, sometimes sorrowful, as if telling one touching story after another.
As the music flowed, the night seemed to be enveloped by a magical power.
Qiu Ziyue's soul merged with the guzheng, as if she had traveled through time and space back to the ancient palace, where she saw the talented men and beautiful women and heard their laughter and tears.
Qiu Ziyue opened her eyes and saw the mysterious old man standing at the door with a smile on his face.
"You played so well," the old man exclaimed, stroking his beard. "Your music has moved heaven and earth. I believe you will be able to live a long life."
Qiu Ziyue stood up and looked at the old man gratefully: "Thank you."
The old man nodded and said slowly, "You can indeed extend your life, but not unconditionally. In the next few years, you will encounter many tribulations. Each time you overcome a tribulation, your lifespan will be extended. If you can successfully overcome these tribulations, your lifespan will be extended to one hundred years."
Qiu Ziyue was startled, but she did not back down. She said firmly, "I am not afraid of any challenge. As long as I can survive, I am willing to face anything."
The old man smiled and nodded: "Very good, I am pleased with your determination. Remember, every challenge is a test for you. You must face it bravely and overcome it with your wisdom and perseverance."
“Go, go find your masters,” the old man said slowly.
Qiu Ziyue nodded and walked slowly along the valley, with melodious piano music coming from behind her.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, we finally saw several familiar figures in front of a cave.
Qiu Ruoshui and her four masters were looking for her, and when they saw her appear, they all showed expressions of surprise and joy.
Exhausted and hungry, she fainted, and her masters all came toward her.
"Ling'er, you're finally awake! How are you?"
When Qiu Ziyue woke up, her masters were all around her with concern.
Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly and replied, "I...I'm fine."
She wanted to tell her masters about the soul transmigration, but she remembered Tao Ling'er's words and held back.
She exchanged a few polite words with her masters, who told her to rest more and then left.
And she looked around at everything; here, she was about to have a new beginning.
She was feeling depressed. She thought of her loving parents and her musical dreams back home. But here, she was orphaned and had to agree to marry a man she had never met. It all seemed unbelievable to her.
"What an absurd thing to do," Qiu Ziyue muttered to herself.
To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.
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