Zhu Yanyi’s finger techniques were not yet perfectly smooth, but what was rare was the emotion in her music. It made listeners feel a special kind of comfort. This showed clearly that Zhu Yanyi could never be a bad person.
Feelings come from the heart. The zither speaks the heart’s voice. When the heart has feeling, the music carries infinite emotion. Zhu Yanyi, whether in her past life or this one, valued a peaceful life above all. Now, as a young healer, she seemed to be in the spotlight. But once this passed, her life would return to calm. She had no desire to rule the world, nor did she have the ruthless methods of a strong woman. She only wanted to experience society and her own life with a sincere heart. Life is not easy. If one makes their own life unhappy, they waste their time. Zhu Yanyi was not someone who held grudges. She wanted to adapt to circumstances and live comfortably.
So her music was like that—very comfortable. It did not need to be perfectly fluent. Hearing this soothing music made people naturally like Zhu Yanyi.
“Ani, let’s stop practicing for today. Your music is full of emotion, but your technique still needs practice,” Mrs. Chang said seriously, pointing out Zhu Yanyi’s weakness.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. “I noticed that too. I will work hard, Grandma Chang.”
Mrs. Chang rubbed Zhu Yanyi’s head. “What will you do next?”
“Rest for ten minutes, then go learn painting. Grandma Xu’s task is not finished. Also, Grandpa wants me to decide on a piece for the competition, so I need time to draw,” Zhu Yanyi said honestly.
Mrs. Chang nodded. “Then go ahead.”
“Okay.” Zhu Yanyi nodded seriously. She turned around and saw Yan Aohan. She was not surprised. She had noticed her when she entered, but she did not expect her to stand at the door and listen to her play.
“Mrs. Chang,” Yan Aohan greeted her respectfully.
Mrs. Chang seemed to know that there was a new person in the Yao family. Seeing Yan Aohan, she said, “The Yan family boy has grown so tall. Your mother used to compete with me in zither playing back then. Is your mother well?”
Yan Aohan answered seriously. “She was fine before I left the capital. She just worried about me. She knows you are here, so she asked me to send her greetings. She said she has no like-minded friends now that you are not there.”
“My mother is too polite. Do not call me Mrs. Chang. That is for outsiders. Call me Aunt Chang,” Mrs. Chang smiled, her expression distant, remembering the past.
“Aunt Chang,” Yan Aohan said immediately, changing her address without hesitation.
Mrs. Chang nodded. “Grandpa Yao told me you are Ani’s first patient?”
“Yes,” Yan Aohan nodded. “Ani’s medical skills are quite good. After taking the medicine once, my stomach feels warm. The pain has decreased a lot, and my body feels lighter.” Yan Aohan adapted quickly. Since everyone called Zhu Yanyi Ani, she followed suit. Zhu Yanyi wondered if she was overthinking it, but she felt she looked at her specifically when using her nickname.
Mrs. Chang smiled, satisfied. Zhu Yanyi was everyone’s disciple, so she naturally liked hearing praise for her student. Besides, it was true. She laughed, “Rest assured. Our Ani is very capable. Just let her treat you. I guarantee you will return with no illness, healthy and strong, with absolutely no aftereffects.”