Author: Dongchen Yuanxiu

Chapter 301 Chunlou Academy Poetry Club

"Well, the pen is very flexible, and the power penetrates the back of the paper. It's really a good handwriting."

Zhang Jinyu read it over and over again, and couldn't help but praise it. The entire Yunliang Pavilion occupies an extremely large area, and the entire gate tower is actually covered with lanterns, as if it was like a carp leaping over a dragon's gate.

Qin Keqing also looked up, seeing such a luxurious gatehouse for the first time in his life.

"Sir, what does this mean? I think this is the only place on the entire river bank where there is such a splendid gatehouse. What does it mean?"

Zhang Jinyu didn't know what it meant. She looked at the gaudy things, with brocades of various colors hanging on them, and a circle of red flowers made of red brocade. Although they were gorgeous, that was the only time she saw them.

If something happens, just ask;

"Fat Su, tell me, what is the purpose of making the gate tower look like this?"

Following the gaze of the Marquis, Su Jinkai saw the gatehouse in front of him, walked over and explained;

"Master, this gate has a lot of meaning. You see, the gatehouse is decorated with lanterns. It is so magnificent and has two meanings. One is that this year's poetry meeting and oiran election will be held in Yunliang Pavilion, and the other is that it also symbolizes the leaping carp.

As the dragon gate means, this year's Enke is coming soon, let's give the disciples of various academies a chance to win a fortune in their first try."

Several people also burst into cheers, with surprises in their eyes.

"A carp leaps over the dragon gate, and it will be a great talent. This is a good thing. By the way, you said that this year's poetry meeting and oiran election meeting will be held here. I think this place is not small. Is there anything else?

How many are there?"

Zhang Jinyu saw that there were several other caves in such a large gold-selling cave, and she was filled with curiosity and asked more questions.

Mother Yun also saw a lot and had a wide range of knowledge. She saw that the group of people was not simple and she immediately smiled and said;

"well."

Zhang Jinyu said;

"Okay, there's no need to stand. Everyone, sit down and take a rest first."

On the contrary, the man in Tsing Yi opposite him sneered;

"What a joke, who gave you the courage to speak like this? You didn't even look at how much you weighed. The chief of our Capital Academy came here in person, and you still don't surrender."

Su Jinkai bowed repeatedly and explained with a smile:

"Master, there are quite a few of them. The Yanchun House in the capital, the Manchun House, and another Yuelai House in Jinling are the four major brothels in Dawu. Each has its own courtesan. They travel between the capital and Jinling every year.

There will be a competition, and the disciples from the six major academies will also come with them to gather here to recite poems and write poems, which is also a grand occasion."

Mother Yun pursed her lips when she saw this, and had to reply;

As he was talking, the person slowly came over to her, her expression seemed to be intoxicated. Qin Keqing had never seen a woman so shameless, and her face was also a little red.

Who knew that as soon as Mama Yun passed by, Su Jinkai stood there and cursed;

Mother Yun was also stunned. How could anyone who came to the brothel not want Sister Yao to accompany her? Besides, those were the new brothels. Could it be that they came here just for a banquet?

To the west, there were many young men in green sipping tea, and to the east, young men in white clothes gathered together to talk. One of them stood on the stage and said;

"Brothers, today will definitely be the day when our Jiangnan Academy wins a great victory. Let's have a good drink later."

Just when he was about to reprimand him angrily, he looked up and saw that it was President Su of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce and one of the heads of the Bada Salt Merchant. He was waiting on the young men in front of him like a slave. He was also shocked.

, and took a closer look at the guards behind him. They were all strong men, with a faint aura. Could it be...

Mother Yun's voice came in from the door, with a beautiful face, but Qin Keqing's eyes were a little unkind, and those foxy girls didn't know whether they were dirty or not.

Mother Yun also had a sad look on her face, waved her hand, and then personally led the way.

Zhang Jinyu flatly refused.

"Young masters, would you like to invite a few servants to come here and have some fun?"

The four girls also sat down and looked around. Opposite the table was a large window in the box, from which they could directly see the high platform in the center of the first floor of Yunliang Pavilion.

Then people on both sides began to quarrel like ordinary cockfighting if they were not convinced by each other.

"We must win."

"Master, I really don't know that these are academy disciples from the capital. Usually those sitting in the front are the academy chiefs or masters, the second row are the chief disciples of each academy, and the rest are ordinary academies.

Disciple, this person should undoubtedly be the chief of Qinglian Academy in the capital."

Qin Keqing was also a little embarrassed, but she couldn't hide the curiosity in her eyes. From time to time, she looked down and saw that there were more and more people bustling about.

The morale of Qingye's disciples was also greatly boosted, as if they had been given a shot of blood.

Judging from the demeanor of this man, he looked like someone like the headmaster of the academy, so he asked.

Su Jinkai also ran very fast and was waiting on him making tea and water. Mother Yun was even more frightened when she saw her.

Then I looked down from the window, and suddenly a large number of people came from the entrance of Yunliang Pavilion on the left, wearing blue clothes. They were obviously people from the capital. I saw them walking to the west and sitting down.

"Okay, just arrange a good box."

When Su Jinkai heard the words, he also trotted over and looked down sideways. He saw a young man in Tsing Yi with a stern face. He had a wide belt tied around his waist, a precious jade pendant hanging on it, and a jade finger ring. This man was quite unfamiliar.

very.

"Okay, what did you just say about the young master from Capital Academy?"

Watching the women move their chopsticks, Zhang Jinyu also took a few simple bites and took a bite of roast duck with his chopsticks. As expected, the chefs' skills are different. Although the taste is similar, the feeling is different.

After saying that, he took out a thousand taels of silver notes and handed it over. Mother Yun took it and her face turned into a smile. There were so many, and she quickly put it into her arms.

"Yes, yes, I'll be here right away. I just happened to have a time-honored restaurant here. They are all Jiangnan specialties. I'll send you red flowers later and save them for your reward."

Zhang Jinyu and others also followed. As soon as they entered the hall, they were attracted by a burst of noise. It turned out that there were already students from the academy sitting below. It seemed that there were two seats, east and west, on the high platform, and below.

There are tables and chairs, making it look like a meeting.

The surrounding white-clothed disciples all cheered loudly. Not to mention how impressive they were, there were also many more people than the green-clothed disciples, and their aura suddenly increased.

"Sir, they do this every year. They have to argue and then compete to choose the leader. It's not surprising."

"Yes, yes, yes, aren't you going to explain this to the young masters?"

The madam laughed for a while and wanted to come over, but was blocked by Su Jinkai.

Then they began to salute each other, but there was one person who was a little different. He sat directly in the second row at the front. Everyone around him saluted him, as if he was the leader, but nothing could be seen from his clothes. This person's clothes were even more beautiful.

Gorgeous, although they all have the same style, the fabrics are extraordinary at first glance, and at such a young age, he even wears a jade ring on his left hand, which is obviously worth a lot of money.

Zhang Jinyu nodded and paid attention to this person.

"No, don't come in if you have nothing to do."

"Oh, just leave. It's still so fierce. Young masters, please eat slowly. If there is anything else, just send someone to call the slave family."

After saying that, he exited the box directly. Su Jinkai poured the water and stood beside him to wait on him.

"Who has such a loud tone?"

Qin Keqing also took another look at the woman in front of her. She was dressed in bright red, like a married woman, with a gold buyao on her hair. She was also a beauty. She was in her twenties, and with such skills, a prostitute should not be underestimated.

Mother Yun led the way and said, Zhang Jinyu also took a look and continued to follow up to the third floor, came to the box and sat down.

"Yes, admit defeat."

He wanted to speak, but was immediately scolded by Su Jinkai on the side;

"Hurry up and leave. I didn't hear the master say no. Get out, get out."

"Oh, I shocked the slave family. It turned out to be President Su. You should have told me earlier. I have offended several young masters just now. I hope you will forgive me."

Under Su Jinkai's unkind gaze, Mother Yun had to reluctantly walk out.

After watching for a while,

The box door opened,

One after another, a large table of delicacies from the mountains and seas was served, then several bottles of Jiangnan sake were served, and finally a large basket of red flowers woven from red brocade was brought.

Zhang Jinyu took another look at Mama Yun and found that it was indeed not simple.

"Mother Yun, please open your eyes and take a look. Don't be blind and cause trouble for yourself. You can inquire about the master's affairs."

"What are you still doing? Show off all your kitchen skills and serve all the good wine and food. The master hasn't even eaten yet."

It attracted a large number of people to come here to listen. After taking a look at the main hall, many gentry and children from wealthy families had already arrived and took their seats. They all looked familiar.

After the madam left,

A few people sat around the table and started eating. Not to mention it tasted really good.

There was a vibrato in the tone of his voice, as if something had happened. Qin Keqing felt a little unhappy, why there was such a person, but the three women were not surprised.

"Senior brother said it well."

"Oh, sir, don't you know that the six major academies are holding a poetry show here this year? The three major academies in the capital have already sent letters that they will definitely be here today. The slave family has reserved seats for me."

The words have not yet fallen,

The old bustard at the door, Mama Yun, also walked over with her waist twisted. When she saw the many guards at the door surrounding several young people, she saw that they were young men from a wealthy family. She quickly walked up and greeted:

"Hey, which family's young master is here? I look unfamiliar. May I ask which academy in the capital the young master is a disciple of? Mother Yun can arrange a good seat for you."

"Fat Su, look, what is the background of the person sitting down there?"

Looking at the opposite side, there was also a young man in white. He was sitting there with a very arrogant expression. He was surrounded by some cautious people. Zhang Jinyu was also curious and asked;

"Then who is the chief opposite?"

Su Jinkai stretched out his head and looked over again. This man looked proud, was wearing Confucian clothes, and had a folding fan. His face was fair, and he must be a young master from an aristocratic family.

"Master, this person is Mr. Zhuang Xiaoyi, the chief of Yiyong Academy, and the beloved son of Mr. Zhuang, the governor of Jiangnan."

"Huh? Mr. Zhuang's beloved son!"

Zhang Jinyu was also stunned after hearing this. No wonder a poetry meeting and an oiran election could attract people from Jiangnan official circles to come and comment. They are all their own people, and they are building momentum, so that they can increase their reputation. This routine feels so familiar!
Chapter completed!