Chapter 16 In the Mood for Love (2)
Chapter 16: Years of Beauty (2) ()
In late spring, the weather gradually becomes hotter and the clothes are getting thinner. The crowds on the streets become more and more active. All kinds of trees, flowers and plants, even like crooked melons, have raised their green crowns under the nourishment of the spring light and rain; the wind blows through it and makes people look full of postures and lovely.
In May, it has always been the season for farmers to sow hope, and it is also the season for young men and ladies in the city to show their gorgeous clothes and charm; but this year the situation has become a bit strange. Those young men who originally like to walk on the streets in new spring outfits were gone, but instead they were teenagers in their teenagers who were walking back and forth on pulleys and cowboy hats.
The people of the Jin Dynasty had a strong ability to accept it. In just a few days, they changed from contempt and pointing to smiling face and being accustomed to it. Soon all this turned into a fashion; if any gentry boys are on the streets now, you are embarrassed to say hello to others without wearing pulley shoes.
As for the gentry princes of various families who were similar to Han Mu, they might have chosen to stay at home to drink, take drugs, and bully maids because of disdain and jealousy, or a little embarrassed. The noble ladies were a little jealous, such as Liu Rumei, Wang Yurun, and close friends with their close friends all sent maids and servants to ask for pulley shoes; the carpenters of the Han family worked overtime for several days.
In this atmosphere of novelty, jealousy, and disdain, the Peony Poetry Conference finally came. The poetry conference organized by the prefect lady must be a place where every child of the gentry clan who claims to be literary and elegant in Wuxing flocks to. This month's poetry conference heard that Han Mu, who has gone from a scoundrel to a gentleman, was also invited, and naturally became more popular. Many people think this way in their hearts: this is an opportunity to embarrass Han Mu, who is a shameful person; you are awesome in your evil ways, and you must be defeated when talking about poetry and essays.
Early in the morning of May 18, under Liu'er's constant urging, Han Mu reluctantly got up from Ye'er's smooth and tender body.
Han Mu's life has been a bit extravagant recently. One night, after secretly stolen Liu'er and Qing'er, his happy life began. As long as he thought, the four girls could not escape his claws.
The problem is that he didn't know what he had been in a bad mood, and he wanted it every day. Although the girls had the first taste of it, they couldn't help but say enthusiastic. But Han Mu's persistence and firmness made them scream. And this guy was in a variety of ways and his movements made these girls feel ashamed and refused to let it go.
For example, last night, when Han Mu fought one after another and defeated the enemy, making them weak, he still held up a big stick to demonstrate. Finally, the fierce Ye Er closed her eyes and bowed her head and used her cherry lips to wrap and suck it out. This was the matter.
After washing up, Han Mu set out to Linyuan, where the Shaoyao Poetry Festival was held. Linyuan is located between North Street and East Street. It is the mansion garden of the former Minister of the Central Secretariat Lin. Later, Lord Lin was killed for corruption, and Linyuan was bought by the Song family, the most wealthy man in Wuxing. Now Song's second son Song Yun lives there.
The forest garden is decorated with various streams, rockery and elegant pavilions in a unique manner; the most admirable thing is a peony flower garden in the northeast corner, which blooms in May every year, and is in full swing. This is also the main reason why the peony poetry festival is located here in May every year.
When Han Mu stepped into the forest garden, everyone else had almost arrived. Under the guidance of the slaves of the Song family, Han Mu watched the winding and twists and turns of the small bridges and flowing water, and the rockery pavilion, Han Mu secretly praised the design. The layout in the forest garden showed the wisdom and craftsmanship of the designer everywhere; the details inside would never be inferior to the 21st century.
Turning over a corridor covered with green trees, a large sea of flowers that are as gorgeous as colorful clouds come into view. Bees are busy making a fuss, and the fragrance is swaying. Several groups of people are walking around and watching among the flowers. It is really a sea of flowers, and flowers are like dreams.
As soon as Han Mu arrived, everyone's eyes turned to him. Miss Yurun, who was surrounded by a group of people, walked towards Han Mu. Miss Wang, dressed in a white dress, looked like a fairy among the colorful clouds.
"Brother Han Shi, you came so early. I almost missed the time when the flowers were in full swing." Miss Wang said angrily. The peony flowers bloomed in full swing in the morning, and Han Mu was indeed coming a little later.
Han Mu scratched his head and thought to himself: I was too crazy last night, how could I get up in the morning? He quickly accused him of the crime and walked towards the sea of flowers. He saw several old acquaintances in his eyes: Liu Rumei was watching him from a distance from a corner, and Huang Zilang, the opponent of the dragon boat racing that day, was also standing beside Liu Rumei staring at him.
With the recommendation of Miss Wang, Han Mu met everyone one by one, and finally the second son of the Song family, Song Yun. Han Mu saw Song Yunsheng's long and elegant figure, and remembered that the demeanor of the Song family at the end of the dragon boat race that day, he felt a little more favorable to him. As for the others, Han Mu felt a hint of hostility.
After a little noisy, Han Mu joined Liu Rumei and the others, and Miss Wang and Song Yun also joined in. A group of people walked among the flowers and watched, talking and talking, which was very pleasant.
Song Yun seemed to be very interested in Han Mu, and he talked with Han Mu from time to time, and the topic started with Peony Flower.
Song Yun said: "This is the first time Brother Han has participated in such a poetry meeting?"
Han Mu said without changing his expression: "Yes, I am not qualified enough. Even today, Miss Chengwang respects me for joining, but I am still not qualified."
Song Yun smiled and said, "Brother Han, why should he be humble? Brother Han's literary talent has long been recognized in Wuxing City."
Huang Zilang next to him chuckled a few times and said, "Yes, Brother Han Mu has always been a celebrity in Wuxing before and now."
When Han Mu heard that there was a thorn in his words, he didn't care and said, "Brother Huang said this, Han Mu was really ashamed. He offended Brother Huang in the past, so don't take it to heart."
Huang Zilang called out and said, "How could it be? Am I such a stingy person?"
Han Mu said: "thank you."
Miss Wang on the side smiled and said, "Brother Han Shi is brave enough to denounce his faults. This kind of demeanor is really admirable." Hearing this, a hint of anger flashed across Song Yun and Huang Zilang's faces on the side, but they immediately returned to nature, and agreed to claim that they were.
Several people walked to a cluster of blooming peony flowers, and the layers of peony bloomed were very gorgeous.
Song Yun sighed: "This is from Shaoyao. I sent someone to travel thousands of miles from the north to find it. Finally, I caught up with the poetry meeting this year. Miss Wang thought what about this flower?"
Everyone saw that the flowers were as huge as bowls, with four or five layers, and the yellow stamens and red petals were very enchanting and adorable. They were indeed a rare variety.
Miss Wang said: "Is this the long-famous "rich man"? This is the first time Yurun has seen him."
Song Yun said with a gloomy face: "That's right, I spent thousands of dollars to transport dozens of plants from the Northland Express Horse, and only these dozen plants were planted and blossomed alive."
Hearing this, Liu Ru frowned and said, "Mr. Song is really a flower lover? He dug up flowers from a distance and killed a lot of them. If you don't dig them, there will be many more good flowers in this world this year."
Song Yun was stunned and speechless for a moment. A sharp and delicate voice came from behind and said, "Miss Liu's words are wrong. Mr. Song spent a lot of money and energy to find this flower in order to add luster to the peony poem today. We should be grateful for this feeling. How can we blame him? Besides, these flowers, plants and trees are originally toys for people to watch. Withering and withering is common, so don't worry about it like this."
Everyone looked back and saw that the owner of the voice was a young man with yellow face and small eyes. Everyone knew that it was Zheng Zhihu, the eldest son of the Zheng family.
Wang Yurun frowned and said, "How could Mr. Zheng say that these peony flowers are toys in this peony garden? Trees have their souls and flowers have their souls. They are all products of the gathering of spiritual energy between heaven and earth. Such blasphemous words sound harsh."
Miss Wang said, Mr. Zheng was a little embarrassed, but his expression still revealed a disapproval.
Han Mu thought to himself when he saw this scene: This idiot, talking about playing games unscrupulously in front of women, did not just poke their pain in this ancient society?
Huang Zilang coughed dryly and said, "I think there may be flowers and souls, but I can't see or touch them. However, Mr. Song felt this intention. If Mr. Song hadn't thought about it, where would I see this top-notch peony? We shouldn't scold the cook when we are full, hahahahaha."
His words were frivolous and accusing. Miss Wang snorted lightly, obviously angry.
Chapter completed!