Chapter 9 Intentional Humiliation
However, after taking a deep breath, Liu Bu calmed down and felt that there was nothing to be angry about. He just smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I'm working hard!" Then he walked to the border.
Liu Kang said angrily: "Our young master is the biggest sponsor of Linqing Poetry Society. You are so deceiving to treat it like this."
The biggest sponsor, Liu Bu sneered in his heart, and said, "It's okay! Who told me that we don't have fame in this circle? Is it because we are bored? Just a slutty man, and he still gathers in other scholars?"
Liu Kang was very embarrassed and said, "As long as the young master makes a name for himself in this circle in the future, he will gradually get better. After all, reputation depends on accumulation."
Liu Bu glanced at Liu Kang, and he felt that this person had some potential as an agent.
Liu Bu didn't know anyone, so he curiously swayed the folding fan and looked around. The decoration here was mainly elegant, and it was a teahouse. It was a place where a group of scholars read, write, play the piano, and listen to music. Now a large group of scholars came here and looked even more cultural. Moreover, all the people here were wearing long robes and scholar-style hairstyles, which looked very elegant. Everyone spoke in a gentle voice, and they held their fists and bowed lightly, shaking the folding fan, which was very polite.
Liu Bu had no one he knew, so he had to sit down. There was nothing good on the table, just a pot of wine, a pot of tea, and a few elegant side dishes.
At this time, someone loudly informed: "Young Master Li Tianyi, Young Master Mao Xiang is here!"
Everyone seemed a little surprised when they heard this. Mr. Mao Xiang is one of the four young masters of Fushe. He is far above Li Tianyi and is a famous talent in Jiangnan.
Mao Xiang, whose courtesy name was Pijiang, was also known as Chaomin, and was from Rugao. Mao Xiang was able to write poetry at the age of ten. Dong Qichang wrote the preface and was called "Four Princess" with Tongcheng Fangyi, Chen Zhenhui, and Hou Fangyu of Yixing. Mao Xiang was a young man with a prosperous spirit and a very talented person, especially charming. He once set up a wine peach leaf ferry to meet the six gentlemen and all the orphans, and famous scholars gathered together for a while.
Mao Xiang was born in a family of officials for generations. He studied with his grandfather when he was young. The Mao family in Rugao City emerged in many talents. He was a famous family in the local area and a cultural family. At the age of 14, he published the poetry collection "The Occasion of Xiangli Garden". Dong Qichang, a giant in the literary garden, compared him to Wang Bo of the early Tang Dynasty, hoping that he would "embellish the fortune of poetry and prose in the prosperous generation."
Mao Xiang is famous, nine streets away from Li Tianyi. When these scholars heard that they were gentle and elegant just now. When they heard that two young masters were coming, they all rushed out and competed to see the style of this famous scholar.
Liu Kang advised: "Young Master, let's go see it too? I'll open the way for you, take a good place, and see the style of famous scholars of the world."
Liu Bu sipped the Biluo Chunxiang Tea in the cup and said, "Aren't you just two scholars? What's so great about it? Don't you go?" If two big beauties came, he would definitely go to watch the fun.
When Liu Kang heard the sour meaning in his words, he said, "Okay! Young Master! Go and see if you have anything to do."
Liu Bu said, "That's right!"
After a while, a large number of scholars came in with two young scholars. One was a majestic scholar with a demeanor, and the other was full of smiles and respect. Liu Bu didn't need to ask, just guessing, he could tell who was who. The two of them walked in directly and went up to the chairperson.
The slightly taller and thin young scholar was excited and said, "The student is Li Tianyi, the convener of the Linqing Poetry Conference. The reason why I didn't welcome everyone here today is because one of my old friends came from Jiangnan and went to greet him. I would like to introduce to you the famous Fushe Prince Mao Xiang Mao Pijiang Prince."
After he said this, warm applause rang out in the teahouse.
This man named Mao Xiang was wearing a white robe, a scholar's scarf on his head and a jade pendant on his waist. He held a paper fan that was indispensable for a scholar. He bowed and said, "Students traveled to Shandong and heard about the outstanding people in the Qing Dynasty for a long time. When they saw it today, they are indeed well-known!"
Then the so-called local elite scholars present clasped their fists and said, "Young Master is over-reputable."
"It's true that it's a dragon and a phoenix among people!"
"The reputation is worthy!"
"This kind of demeanor and style is worthy of being a famous scholar in the world!"
"I heard the truth in the morning and died in the evening!"
A group of scholars flattered and flattered without any bottom line.
Mao Xiang looks very indifferent and super vulgar, and does not care about the world. In fact, he enjoys the flattery and flattery of others. This feeling is very good when it is in the middle of the stage and is sought after by thousands of people.
Mao Xiang was very polite and graceful, greeting everyone one by one, and Li Tianyi also regarded himself as the master and carefully introduced everyone to him.
Some people even took out their poems and essays on the spot and asked Mao Xiang to comment one or two sentences. If they get a word of praise, it would be as if they had received great praise, and they were proud and happy.
Li Tianyi introduced all the local celebrities to Mao Xiang one by one, but when he was about to introduce Liu Bu, he stopped introducing him whether intentionally or unintentionally. Then he took Mao Xiang's hand and returned to the chairperson, and then everyone praised each other and drank.
Liu Kang was originally very happy, his face turned red with excitement. He stood next to his master and waited for Li Tianyi to introduce him to him, and he was honored. Who knew that Li Tianyi turned around and left with Mao Xiang's hand, which made him feel very disappointed, and was as embarrassing as a slap in the face in public.
In fact, many people present knew Liu Bu's identity, and he knew that he was the son of the richest man in Linqing, a famous slut, spent a lot of money, and was also a well-known figure. However, Li Tianyi was so lonely with him. Others had no injustice, but instead he had a slight sense of complacentness. You slutty child is still today? Are you rich? Are you awesome? But when you arrive at the magistrate, if you don't take you seriously, they don't take you seriously.
Even the servant Liu Kang's face looked very ugly, but Liu Bu didn't say anything. He kept sitting in his own position, drinking coldly, as if he was indifferent to the world and indifferent.
Li Tianyi saw it and was secretly happy in his heart. I just wanted to slap him in the face, just to slap Liu Bu in the face. Do you think that he is rich if he is rich? I won’t give you face today? I will only be obedient if the beat is hurt.
Even Mao Xiang noticed that there was a large group of people around him flattering him and flattering him. There was only a young man in brocade, drinking alone there. He couldn't help but ask Li Tianyi in a low voice: "Who is this person?"
Li Tianyi whispered: "This person! He is a famous figure in Linqing, a famous demon king and a slutty child. He often relies on his father as the official of Linqing Chaoguan, who is domineering and bullying men and women."
Mao Xiang said, "How can you let him come here? It will not ruin our reputation?"
Li Tianyi said: "There is nothing to do. I am preparing to form a Linqing Poetry Club. This person is a big financial supporter. They invite him to come and let him sit aside. He will donate a lot of money to help us set up a poetry club."
Mao Xiang said unhappily: "You are a scholar, how can you bow to the children in the village for five dou of rice?"
Li Tianyi said: "I know Brother Mao Jiang, you are so evil, but you can just pretend that you didn't see such a villain. I'm in Linqing. Should I bow my head and look up with this person? It's better to leave everything a line."
Mao Xiang said coldly, then stopped talking, and never looked at Liu Bu immediately from now on.
Liu's troops did not say anything. Because they were far apart, he could not hear what the other party was saying, but Liu Kang's face turned into a dead pig's liver, as if his parents had died.
Liu Bu felt that Liu Kang was inappropriate and asked, "Are you constipated?"
Liu Kang said palely: "Young master, the villain really doesn't know how to say it?"
Liu Bu said: "You can say it if you want to say it, and don't say it if you don't want to say it."
Liu Kang said: "The villain can understand the lips. Mr. Li Tianyi tried his best to slander you in front of Mr. Mao, constantly saying bad things about you, and saying that you are the sucker."
After Liu Kang said these words, he thought Liu Bu would be very angry, but Liu Bu still looked cold and had no expression.
Liu Kang thought Liu Bu was so angry that he said, "Young Master, do you hear clearly what I'm talking about?"
Of course Liu Bu heard it clearly. In fact, Liu Bu was not surprised. He didn't know what kind of birds the Donglin Party is. He still hopes to say good things about him? Moreover, he doesn't want to use these people as a guide, nor does he care what the other party says?
When I came here today, I really didn’t want to come by myself, but his father asked him to come. Although I was dissatisfied, I had to come. He knew that if you dare to fight against my father in this family, there would be no good life.
Liu Kang said: "Young Master, let's go?"
Liu Bu said: "Why did Young Master leave? Now is the time to watch the show?"
After a while they praised it for a while, and then inevitably mentioned the poem aspect. This is a poetry meeting, which is inevitable.
Mao Xiang took out a poem he had carefully created and recited it in public, "Looking at the chrysanthemums by the blue hut":
I feel lonely and take advantage of the crows, and occasionally I walk on the eastern fence to see chrysanthemums.
How many beautiful springs and summer colors will leave a piece of autumn flowers.
This poem is good and everyone applauds.
Then everyone took turns to write a poem on the spot, and then took it out for Mao Xiang and Li Tianyi to comment on it.
These people are praised by Mao Xiang and Li Tianyi. They are all content and arrogant. If they are criticized, they will be dejected, as if they are dead.
Liu Bu sat aside like a master who was transcendent outside the world, and looked at these farces that were a bit funny. As a modern person outside the circle, he didn't realize that there was any fun in it.
Liu Bu wanted to ignore him and sat alone watching the fun. Others didn't think so.
When Li Tianyi introduced the person, he did not introduce Liu Bu on purpose, but now when he was reciting the poem, he mentioned Liu Bu: "Brother Qingzhi, may you have a new work recently?"
Chapter completed!