To Get Her Episode 6 Recap
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Lin Zhengzheng wrestled with how to connect Yu Siyi's passion for music with his path to becoming emperor. At her wit's end, her sister-in-law, Tu Siya, burst in with exciting news. Tu Siya revealed she had overheard the Princess Royal discussing a secret: their country was in peace talks with Yuanri State, whose Queen Mother insisted on acquiring the ancient musical score, "Ode to Lvqi."
This score had been bestowed upon Prime Minister Cui by the late emperor many years ago. Successfully retrieving it would earn immense favor from the current emperor. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Zhengzheng immediately dispatched her servant, Mu Yan, to investigate. Mu Yan soon reported that Prime Minister Cui, now known as Master Cui, ran a famous musical instrument store, Jinse Musical Instrument Store, and hosted an annual music competition at his mansion, attracting talented musicians.
The prize was said to be a top-quality guqin. Lin Zhengzheng, seeing a clear path, wasted no time convincing Yu Siyi to participate. Initially, Yu Siyi hesitated, concerned about Lin Zhengzheng's pregnancy. He suggested she rest at home, promising to play any good melodies he learned upon his return.
However, Lin Zhengzheng, a martial artist, insisted she was in good health and pointed out her recent study of music theory made her an ideal helper, especially since Shen Daifu knew nothing of music. She also appealed to his affection, saying neither she nor the baby wanted to be separated from him, and he looked his most handsome when he said "okay." Unable to resist her pleas, Yu Siyi finally relented, though he made her promise not to act recklessly.
Unbeknownst to them, the Second Prince had already begun his schemes. Upon learning that Yu Siyi had left the capital to participate in a music competition at Cui's Mansion, he was baffled why Yu Siyi would abandon the critical race for the Crown Prince position. Driven by his desire to disrupt anything Yu Siyi pursued, the Second Prince dispatched his men to sabotage the music competition, ensuring Yu Siyi would not win.
As Lin Zhengzheng, Yu Siyi, Tu Siya, and Shen Daifu prepared to depart, a self-proclaimed fortune-teller appeared, claiming their birth charts were "evil." Though initially dismissive, particularly when Shen Daifu found nothing wrong with their carriage, Lin Zhengzheng grew uneasy as the man's ominous pronouncements continued. As they rode away, the fortune-teller shouted after them, warning that their fates clashed, and their forced union would bring harm.
He even offered a meeting point at Ang's Mansion in the east of the city if they reconsidered. Yu Siyi, however, scoffed at such superstitions and urged Lin Zhengzheng not to take it to heart, a sentiment echoed by Tu Siya. Along the journey, Yu Siyi was attentive to Lin Zhengzheng, even rubbing her feet when they went numb.
Later, Tu Siya, driving the carriage, bumped into a stone, causing her to return inside, and Yu Siyi's eyes became inflamed, attributed to dry weather and internal heat. Upon arriving at Cui's Mansion, they were immediately struck by its grand and artistic ambiance. To maintain a low profile, Yu Siyi decided they would use pseudonyms, calling himself Yu Siyi.
They introduced themselves to the steward, Li Du, as music enthusiasts from the capital, eager to participate in the competition and meet Master Cui. Master Cui, a man of deep musical passion, immediately challenged Yu Siyi to play the guqin. With Lin Zhengzheng's suggestion, Yu Siyi played a modern tune from her mobile phone, astonishing Master Cui. He proclaimed he had never heard such "amazing music" in his thirty years of studying sound.
Lin Zhengzheng, eager to secure the "Ode to Lvqi," tried to subtly inquire about Master Cui's collection of rare instruments and ancient scores, including odes. However, Master Cui, seemingly ignoring her hints, courteously invited them to stay in a private residence on his hillside estate, which he typically used for his own musical pursuits. Lin Zhengzheng was pleased, feeling that her plan to connect music with the throne was truly a stroke of genius.
As Yu Siyi and Lin Zhengzheng settled into their accommodations, Tu Siya and Shen Daifu, not being musically inclined, decided to explore the nearby town. Shen Daifu headed to a restaurant, while Tu Siya, dressed in men's clothing, wandered the streets. She soon encountered Li Changxiu, a renowned figure from Yuanri State, famous as "Iron Flute Li Changxiu" for using his flute as both an instrument and a weapon.
Recognizing him from his reputation, Tu Siya was thrilled to meet such a martial and musical master, who, like them, was also heading to Cui's music competition. She introduced herself as Yu Siya. The next day, as the music competition was about to commence, Master Cui displayed his extremely strict standards.
When a drummer made a single mistake during a warm-up performance, Master Cui, after repeatedly asking if the tempo was too fast or too slow and receiving no clear answer, declared the drummer useless and had him removed from the mansion. This act deeply impressed Yu Siyi, who had never witnessed such rigorous dedication to music.
Master Cui then elaborated on his philosophy, comparing music to a piece of jade where every detail is crucial, and stated that the competition's goal was to find the finest musician, offering a treasured ancient zither and a cherished music score as prizes. The first challenge was to create and play a musical instrument using only the materials provided by Master Cui.
As soon as the command was given, contestants rushed to grab the best items, leaving Yu Siyi with a pile of seemingly useless scraps. However, Yu Siyi, looking at the disparate materials, envisioned a guitar—an instrument that could be carried, allowing performers to interact with the audience and express themselves passionately yet calmly. Lin Zhengzheng, with her modern knowledge, immediately understood his vision and sketched a design, which greatly excited Yu Siyi.
He declared he now knew how to construct it, feeling confident about the competition. Meanwhile, Tu Siya's thoughts were solely focused on Li Changxiu's iron flute, convinced that acquiring it would guarantee her a brilliant future. She even tried to peek into his preparations, only to be politely brushed off by Li Changxiu. When the performances began, Li Changxiu was the first to present. He revealed he had only managed to secure a single chopstick from the scramble for materials.
Using the chopstick to tap on wine glasses that he had filled to varying levels, he ingeniously created simple yet ethereal music with just five notes, performing an impromptu composition. Master Cui showered him with praise, marveling at his musicality and resourcefulness. Lin Zhengzheng wryly commented that Master Cui was "playing reading comprehension" with his elaborate praise. As Yu Siyi, slightly nervous, prepared for his turn, Lin Zhengzheng offered a word of encouragement, "Go, Your Highness!"
