The sound of knocking on the door echoed.

"Come in!" Singri composed herself and returned to her graceful and elegant manner.

Two maids entered carrying a Guzheng (a traditional Chinese musical instrument). They gently placed it against the wall, bowed to Singri, and then left the room, closing the door behind them.

"Miss Singri, this is the Guzheng you requested. Do you have any specific requests?" Yuxiang smiled and asked Singri.

"This Guzheng is made of precious rosewood, and I cannot accept it," Singri quickly declined, a touch of reluctance shining in her eyes.

"This was a gift from our young master, so please take it!" Yuxiang persuaded, "Our young master is very attentive to women, and I don't think you can refuse a gift from him."

"Well..." Singri looked a little hesitant, "Since it's a gift from Brother Ji, I can't reject it. I'll accept it." Singri smiled.

"The quality of the body is excellent, and the tail is carved from top-grade mutton fat jade. Playing it feels like swimming in water, very pleasant," Singri said while touching the Guzheng, "Moreover, the strings are very soft, and playing it doesn't require too much force. You don't have to worry about playing too vigorously and damaging the body." Singri's words were filled with appreciation.

"Miss Singri is truly knowledgeable and talented!" Yuxiang exclaimed with a smile.

"It's just superficial knowledge, nothing more. I believe Brother Ji must be skilled in playing the zither, which is why he could pick such a perfect Guzheng for me," Singri modestly replied.

"Yes, our young master is skilled in music," Yuxiang said with a smile.

Yuxiang was constructing a persona for Ji Luo, so Singri's impression of him would deepen. Then Ji Luo would have a chance to become her husband.

"Brother Ji is truly a man of taste," Singri praised with a smile, "I will cherish this friendship."

As Singri spoke, her cheeks blushed slightly, and her eyes revealed a shy expression.

"Miss Singri, could you play a piece for me to hear?" Yuxiang asked with anticipation in her eyes.

"Of course," Singri said, "But please don't mock me!"

"Such a thing will never happen," Yuxiang assured.

Singri reached her hand into the strings, and her delicate and fair fingers landed on the strings. The sound of the zither floated out from her fingertips, like celestial music, captivating and irresistible.

After hearing the music, Yuxiang closed her eyes and immersed herself in the sound, secretly impressed, "Such elegant music, it's unforgettable."

The sounds gradually ceased, and Yuxiang opened her eyes to look at Singri, who had a gentle smile on her face, making her lose herself for a moment.

At that moment, Singri seemed like a fairy walking out of a painting, capturing everyone's attention.

"Miss Yuxiang, how did I do?" Singri asked with a smile.

"At a master level!" Yuxiang exclaimed sincerely. "I've never heard such perfect harmony before. It's beyond words."

"Hehe," Singri chuckled softly, "Miss Yuxiang exaggerates."

Yuxiang looked at Singri, with a hint of envy in her eyes. She also wished to learn things like poetry, art, and music, to be a talented woman like Singri. Unfortunately, she only knew how to handle weapons and had no knowledge of music. She couldn't be a talented woman. She felt a bit regretful. It would be so nice if she could learn music.

"I have some other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave," Yuxiang bowed and turned to leave.

"Take care, Miss Yuxiang!" Singri nodded.

After Yuxiang left, Singri sat alone at the table, stroking the Guzheng, thinking to herself. Yuxiang was helping to create a persona for Ji Luo, but would Ji Luo really pursue her in a gentlemanly manner? When would he achieve his goal? Ji Luo was truly hypocritical.

Singri initially thought she could complete her mission within a day at the earliest or a week at the latest. According to this progress, it would be impossible to kill Ji Luo within a year or even longer.

She was a gentle and elegant young lady. How could she take the initiative? Following her agreement with Night White, she had one more year, and she needed to speed up."Lord Ji, Miss Singri is already very skillful in playing the guzheng. She is the best I've ever seen. I've created a musician persona for you, so you should hurry and study music well, so that you will have something to talk about with Miss Singri," Ye Xiang said to Ji Luo as she left Singri's residence and approached him.

"Yes, I understand," Ji Luo nodded.

"By the way, Miss Singri has a good opinion of you, Lord Ji. Work hard and win her heart as soon as possible!" Ye Xiang patted Ji Luo's shoulder and said.

"I will do my best, please rest assured!" Ji Luo said confidently.

After that, Ji Luo asked Ma De to invite a few teachers to specifically teach them music and art. He wanted to become outstanding and win Singri's heart through his charisma, so that she would completely fall in love with him.

The sky was clear and the clouds were untainted, and the sunlight streamed through the windows, making everything quiet and peaceful.

Singri had been living in the Ji residence for some time and was very satisfied with the environment. There was no hustle and bustle here, only a faint tranquility that made her feel very comfortable.

During these days, she walked in the courtyard of the Ji residence, trying to entice Ji Luo with her beauty, but she had not seen Ji Luo at all.

At this time, Ye Xiang, dressed in a light green dress, walked into the courtyard.

"Singri, let's go out for a walk!" Ye Xiang smiled and invited her.

"Aren't you the housekeeper? Why do you have the leisure to go shopping?" Singri looked at Ye Xiang and asked in confusion.

"Lord Ji gave me a day off, and I want to go out and have some fun." Ye Xiang explained. After all, Ji Luo had bodyguards around him, so she didn't need to accompany him for now.

Singri nodded and said, "Since you want to go shopping, I'll go with you."

Meanwhile, Ji Luo was studying music theory, musical notation, scale modulation, and the rhythm of the music in the room. He needed to learn all these things.

Seeing his son studying seriously, Ji Tian was surprised. He didn't expect his son to be so serious.

After inquiring, he found out that this kid was actually studying music for a girl. What kind of girl could make his son so infatuated? Ji Tian was puzzled.

"Ma De, come here. What is this Ji Luo up to?" Ji Tian waved to Ma De.

Ma De walked into the room and respectfully stood in front of Ji Tian.

"Master, you don't know. A few days ago, a girl named Singri's family was massacred, and she came to seek refuge here. Young Master saw Singri... "

Before Ma De could finish speaking, Ji Tian interrupted him, "Stop beating around the bush. Do you think I don't know my son? Is he interested in that girl?"

"Young Master has taken a liking to Miss Singri. He wants to win her over with his personal charm, so he is studying music theory here desperately, hoping to have a good conversation with Miss Singri as soon as possible. According to Ye Xiang, Miss Singri is talented, especially in playing the guzheng, which is exquisite," Ma De replied.

Ji Tian raised an eyebrow, somewhat unbelieving. This boy was actually studying music so hard for a girl he liked. It was truly rare.

"What about that girl named Singri? I want to meet her," Ji Tian said.

"Sir, when Miss Singri returns, I will let her come see you," Ma De said as he took his leave.

On the street, two girls walked hand in hand, chatting and laughing.

Singri was wearing a light yellow chiffon dress, covered with a thin veil. Her delicate and slender arms were revealed, and her long neck was followed by a well-rounded chest. She stepped on a pair of pink embroidered shoes with her jade feet. She looked pure, lovely, and like a girl next door. The girl beside her wore a light green dress and a emerald green veil hat that covered half of her charming face. Her phoenix eyes glowed with radiance. The two walked side by side, attracting the attention of many onlookers.

"What has Lord Ji been up to lately? I haven't seen him for a long time," Singri spoke up, her voice gentle and melodious, like a breeze passing by, pleasant to the ears."The young master has been very busy recently and doesn't often show his face at the Jifu residence," Yue Xiang said.

"I see, I guess the young master at the Jifu residence is also an ambitious man," Singri said.

"Yes, the young master at the Jifu residence is indeed exceptional," Yue Xiang said.

The two girls chatted as they strolled through the streets, and before they knew it, the sun had already set. Singri glanced at the sky and said to Yue Xiang, "It's getting late. Let's go back, Yue Xiang sister. I'm a bit tired and want to rest."

"Alright, let's go back then," Yue Xiang said, holding Singri's hand as they walked towards the Jifu residence.

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