It rained all night. I got up last night and there was a power outage. I took a mobile phone code on the bed and wrote a chapter. I only had one and a half chapters on hand. I just received a call, so I quickly got up from bed and wrote a chapter first. After I woke up, I started reading.
Two chapters of hard work.
I have decided to change my ways and gradually speed up the pace. All the interruptions I have encountered recently must be unavoidable accidents...
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Yu Hezhong's attitude is mysterious, but looking at his smile, it doesn't look like he has found some disgraceful secret passage. There is a bit of complacency and showoff in that smile, and there is probably some interesting inside story in it. Ning Yi thinks about it
Jin'er had probably pulled Yunzhu towards Chen Luoyuan's house. If she could see something interesting, she could have something to talk about later. She followed Yu Hezhong towards the other side of the forest.
On the way, Yu Hezhong also smiled and talked to Ning Yi about this outing.
"Xiao Ning must have already known about today's gathering. They said they were going to attend Duke Chen's invitation. In fact, I'm afraid there were more people planning to meet the girl who came down from the capital. Oh, I just saw those painted boats by the river.
But there are quite a few people here, oh, by the way, are there any of the courtesans in Jiangning that Xiaoning is familiar with?"
"Not very familiar with it."
"Oh, I have heard people talk about it in the past few days. That girl Qilan is good at poetry and prose, has a bookish atmosphere, plays the piano well, and Luo Miaomiao dances like a goddess scattering flowers... Today's *** summary
If you all come here, you can see some good performances..."
He said this with a bit of sarcasm in his eyes. Ning Yi smiled and nodded: "Well, there are many people here. If you miss this time, I'm afraid you have to wait until the annual oiran competition to have a chance to see them. They perform their performances
Yes, we can just watch."
"Is Xiao Ning here just for the performance?"
"Why else?"
"Huh." Yu Hezhong looked at him a little strangely, but then he showed a clear look and shook his head, "Actually... among the people who came here this time, there are those who want to make a name for themselves with this article, and stand out.
But a lot of it, Xiao Ning must have heard about it, before the girl from the capital came over, someone used this news to mess up the situation and amplify it. It was said that Miss Li came here to challenge Jiangning's oiran, and then there were a lot of literary people.
The people are clamoring to write good poems so that the girls from Jiangning can overwhelm the people in the capital. Hey, these things, it is a pity that they are all being taken advantage of without knowing it. If it were not publicized like this, this party would have been over there.
I don’t plan to do it, I’m afraid it will just be an appearance this time.”
There were many meanings in Yu Hezhong's words. Ning Yi thought for a moment: "Brother Yu... looks like he is very familiar with Miss Li?"
"Oh, you'll find out later. Let me just keep it a secret. It will definitely be a big surprise."
The words in his mouth were actually no different from a confession. The two continued to walk forward, Yu Hezhong kept talking: "What Cao Guan, Liu Qingdi just now, and many famous literati in Jiangning now,
Or they are unknown but want to be famous. If they write a few good poems, they will be favored by this literary conference and will be sung by everyone in the future. However, although they are also talented and learned, Zhou who accompanied Miss Li here this time will definitely be sung by everyone.
Bang Yan, Tang Weiyan and others are also quite outstanding in talent and learning. If you compare them, they will definitely be very exciting. If Xiao Ning has a few words with his skill, he might as well give them a try..."
Chen Luoyuan's garden is located halfway up the mountain. While talking, the two of them walked up and out of the small forest, and the view became wider. This should be the side entrance or the back entrance of the garden. It is surrounded by a wall and a servant is guarding the door.
Yu Hezhong went over and said a few words first, and as expected he let them in without an invitation.
After passing through a small courtyard planted with bamboo trees, the two of them arrived in front of a small courtyard. Yu Hezhong asked him to wait here and went straight into the courtyard gate. After a while, he came out again, frowning slightly, as if he had never seen anything before.
Find the person you are looking for.
He looked around awkwardly, obviously not familiar with this garden. Then he smiled and said a few words to Ning Yi, and then went to a door on the left, just to ask Ning Yi not to wander around, so as not to get lost.
Ning Yi couldn't find it. He sat down on a stone bench nearby. After a while, he walked around and heard something coming from the courtyard on the right.
"...That's such a good idea...Those people are here just to be famous and talk about being polite and polite. If they really want to be aggressive, can they really shrink back?"
"Always take it."
"But I don't know how they plan to make things difficult now, and it's futile to think about it."
"Singing, poetry, that's all. In terms of folk art, we have our own masters. Don't worry. Let's test the writing. I can't believe the talents of Brother Zhou and Brother Tang. Don't think about it. If the soldiers come, they will be blocked, and the water will cover them.
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"These sisters in Jiangning also have amazing artistic talents, but they may not be able to win the competition. Brother Xu, don't be too confident..."
"Haha, how has Master never said this... They shouldn't go too far. I guess after playing two songs, these people should shut up."
"It's hard to say that the people behind the situation are the kind of profit-seeking businessmen. How can they know how to measure their limits? Maybe Qilan will challenge Shishi, Luo Miaomiao will challenge again, and cats and dogs will also want to ask Shishi for advice. That will be really tiring.
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"...In fact, there is not much to worry about. The poems and essays of Cao Guan, Liu Qingdi, and Qi Yukang are just that. I met Li Pin in Bianjing last year, but he is no longer in Jiangning.
, Cao Guan's poems are quite satisfactory, and although they are also remarkable, they are ultimately not as good as Bang Yan's. Oh, I heard that they also found Ning Liheng, but I don't know if it is true. This person behaves in a low-key manner.
But the poems and essays he wrote, the water-melody songs, and the sapphire case, all can be passed down from generation to generation."
"I'm worried that he has done something serious. He has been hailed as Jiangning's most talented person after just two or three poems. In my opinion, this is a bit exaggerated. His literary talent has not been verified. Who knows if he is something like that?
A person who seeks fame and reputation."
"Oh, I heard that this person behaves in a low-key manner and is not very enthusiastic about various poetry and literature gatherings. I have heard in the past that he used words to gain fame. However, after a few coincidences, not many people doubted him anymore."
"If you're not so keen, then why do you want to come here again..."
"Who knows, in short, what kind of rules he will draw by then, let's follow up. Who else are you afraid of in these matters? However, it is not good if they always take the lead. I have a few questions here.
, you can take it out to scare away some ignorant people first, and prevent cats and dogs from coming to make trouble..."
The voices over there continued for a while, and then gradually came over. Ning Yi found it interesting to hear them mention him. He knew that his true talent in poetry was not as good as these people, so he didn't feel shy about it.
What do these people say about themselves? After listening for a while, a voice sounded from behind.
"Who are you? No outsiders are allowed in here."
Appearing behind him was a petite woman dressed as a maid, frowning to look fierce. Ning Yi glanced at her and said, "Someone brought me in."
"No one is allowed in unless the lady has told you in advance. If you have an invitation and go the wrong way, please follow Chunmei back to the front."
The maid's attitude was resolute, and she immediately led Ning Yi away from here. Before Ning Yi took out the invitation, someone was already coming quickly from the other side of the yard. They walked out of the yard and looked this way: "Who is there?"
Are you eavesdropping here?" Naturally, he was one of the people who just participated in the discussion.
"Mr. Tang, this young man must have gone to the wrong place. Chunmei is waiting for him to go back to the front."
The young man surnamed Tang frowned: "Is there an invitation? He couldn't sneak in over the wall..." He probably felt that Ning Yi heard their problems and plans here, so his attitude was a bit bad.
Ning Yi pouted, thinking that it was a bit unreliable that Yu Hezhong hadn't come over after so long. Just as he was about to take out the invitation, several more figures came over at the courtyard gate, and a woman's voice came from among them.
Said: "Ah, wait, Brother Xiao Ning, you are here too... Chunmei, this is my invited guest."
There were five figures coming out of the yard, including the young master named Tang who spoke. Four men and one woman. Among them, the woman was dressed in a beautiful spring dress, with an aqua dress, a light and elegant figure, and long hair.
Then put it down and tie it up with two white hairbands. There were two white flowers on the hair. This outfit neither seemed too vulgar nor too refined. It was ordinary but elegant, and it was obviously spent a lot of money.
Thoughtful. She is the girl surnamed Wang who I saw with Yu Hezhong that day. After her bangs were put down, her forehead no longer looked wide, and her chin was also moderate, showing a little bit of charm. Combined with the girl she saw that day,
Men's clothing, in Ning Yi's eyes, even feels quite amazing.
This girl is speaking for Ning Yi, and her other identity is naturally the protagonist that everyone wants to meet today, Master Li, the number one beauty in the capital.
Due to Yu Hezhong's previous mysterious attitude, Ning Yi had some guesses, but when he got the confirmation, he still felt that it was a coincidence. Ning Yi had been tested for a long time in his previous life and rarely treated people well.
Most of the stunning impression comes from the contrast between her carrot head when she was dressing up in men's clothing. Of course, her appearance is naturally outstanding, but what makes people feel more elegance and simplicity is her appearance.
Combined temperament, heavy makeup and light makeup always give a suitable look and feel.
Probably considering that Ning Yi might have walked in uninvited, the woman immediately stopped anyone from asking for the invitation, and established the legitimacy of Ning Yi's entry. At this time, she stood there, smiling happily, no matter who looked at it.
Everyone would think that she felt heartfelt joy for the arrival of this person. The maid who was just about to lead Ning Yi away pursed her lips, said a weak "Oh", and stood aside. In front of her, the man surnamed Tang
He laughed and apologized:
"It turns out that Shishi knew me. The flood washed away the Dragon King Temple. I was really sorry just now."
"It's okay." Ning Yi nodded, and then looked at Master Li who was walking over with a smile, "I just met Brother Yu outside, and he brought me here. I don't know where he went at this time." Although the other party didn't ask,
But he must be curious in his heart, and Ning Yi feels that it is still necessary to explain.
"It turns out that Brother Yu is here too. Chunmei, have you seen Brother Yu?"
"He's at Mama Li's place," the maid replied in a low voice.
"Oh, you can bring him to us later."
"Yes, miss."
After a simple conversation, Ning Yi felt a little strange. The maid next to Mei Mei seemed to have a guilty conscience when asked by Master Li. Although he could see it, he couldn't guess the reason. Just now, Yu
Hezhong went to look for Master Li, but of course he couldn't find her, but he found Mother Li over there.
Li's mother has some opinions about Hezhong itself. It's not that Hezhong can't afford the expenses of going to a brothel. Yu Hezhong's family background is pretty good, but it's far behind compared to other people who associate with Li Shishi, and Shishi is old because of his old age.
It's always not good to give him all kinds of preferential treatment because of his acquaintance. After a conversation, I heard that he found an "old acquaintance" again, which was not bad. Mother Li didn't know why she fell out, but she was about to
Hezhong held him there, and then informed his maid Chunmei to get the man out quickly. This was why Chunmei seemed a little anxious.
Ning Yi didn't know the reason, but the expressions of the people on the other side were also impressed. After he said He Zhong's name, the expressions of the four scholars changed from solemn to slightly disapproving. Obviously, they were not interested in He Zhong.
The look and feel is not very good.
These thoughts passed through my mind, and the teacher girl in front also told the maid to bring some snacks and fruits, and then she took a deep look at Ning Yi, smiled slightly, and said with a smile: "We met that day, and I can't reveal my identity clearly. Xiao Ning
Don't blame me, brother." His tone was still as close as the girl next door.
Of course, there is nothing to be angry about. Ning Yi smiled and said: "I was shocked."
"Heh." Shishi lowered his head and smiled, then turned back and said, "Oh, Brother Xiao Ning, please come and sit with us. I will introduce you to you..."
As she was talking, one of the young masters over there looked at Master Li's expression and waved his hand: "Since we are friends with Master, you are also friends with me. Why don't we come together and discuss it together?"
Today’s countermeasures are the business.”
Several people then walked towards the yard over there. The four men walked in front, still lowering their heads to discuss how to deal with various challenges today. Shishi accompanied Ning Yi and walked behind, stroking the hair beside his ears: "This way
Isn’t it a little unexpected to meet each other? Shishi was also taken aback, and Brother Yu really didn’t know what to say beforehand.” Then he smiled and said: “The countermeasures they said are exaggerated.
Although today's gathering is a grand event in the literary world, it has nothing to do with Shishi. If Brother Ning is interested later, he can also show off his talents, but there is nothing to worry about Shishi."
She only thought that Ning Yi was the nerd that he was back then, and it was always difficult for him to make achievements in such top literary societies. She didn't want him to have any burden. Of course, if he really wrote some poems later, she would be unavoidable.
Give me a few words of praise.
Her voice was heard by the man surnamed Tang who was slightly behind. He turned around and said with a smile: "Hey, Master, this is wrong. We are not exaggerating. This literary meeting, you are the most beautiful woman in the capital."
Your reputation is at stake, and the face of us students in the capital is also at stake, so we still need countermeasures. This young master seems to be a local, and he knows much better than us. Master, you can't deceive him."
This side of the courtyard is a pavilion located on the mountainside, with beautiful scenery and broad views. While talking, the three people in the front have entered the pavilion, sat down in front of the round table, smiled and nodded, and took the conversation. One of them said: "That's right.
That's right, the party is a small matter, but face is a big deal. Even if Cao Guan and his gang take turns to fight this time, we can't lose the battle."
"The wind is rustling and the water is cold..."
"In short, if we face the heroes of Jiangning today, it will definitely be a great story in the literary world tomorrow."
"It doesn't matter if the most powerful Ning Liheng comes, I'll take it now."
A few people were laughing and joking, but they also had a bit of open-minded celebrity style. While they were chatting and joking, Ning Yi and Shishi had already sat down. The man surnamed Tang who just spoke to Ning Yi first estimated that the joke had temporarily eliminated the grudge, and he handed over his hand and said
: "By the way, I haven't introduced you yet, I'm Tang Weiyan."
Ning Yi nodded: "I have admired you for a long time..." Someone on the other side cupped his hands and said: "Xu Dongmo."
"Wen Yang below."
"In the next week, Bang Yan, this little brother is..."
The oldest and most famous among them is probably Zhou Bangyan. After introducing himself and asking questions, the teacher next to him said: "This is..."
Ning Yi also cupped his hands: "Ning Liheng."
"Ha, it turns out to be Brother Ning... Let's go first..."
The atmosphere was harmonious and everyone was laughing. Tang Weiyan was the first to continue speaking. Until here, he was slightly stunned. The others also noticed something was wrong. After a few seconds, everyone's expressions became a little weird. You
Look at me and I look at you. Ning Yi also nodded and looked at them naturally. Sitting next to him, the girl named Shishi looked at her, her lips were slightly opened, and her eyes blinked a few times.
Blink a few more times.
For a moment, Ning Yi spread his hands helplessly. He also knew that this would be the case, but he had to introduce it...