It was almost noon. Mrs. Liu smiled brightly and discovered that He Qizhou was not a country boy who knew nothing. He was actually very familiar with the etiquette of wealthy families. After thanking He Qizhou for his gift, he asked the servants to serve wine and food. He Qizhou asked another person.
Why are the two masters not here? Mrs. Liu said, "Junzhi's two masters also have a break. They went out of the city to relax today."
He Qizhou thought to himself, how to swallow this medicine for soaking feet? He said no more. Suddenly, a maid came and said that the eldest master was here. Mrs. Liu was also a little surprised and hurriedly got up to greet her, but Liu Yan was already there
He stepped into the side room, looked at Qi Zhou who stood up hurriedly, and said: "You must be He Qizhou, such a handsome boy, sit down, you're welcome. Madam, there is nothing important in the pavilion today, come back early for dinner."
Seeing He Qizhou becoming more and more nervous, Liu Yingzhi said angrily: "Dad, you came here without saying hello, how can I have a good meal?"
Liu Yan, who was in his early forties, had black beard and hair, fair skin, and a dignified appearance. He was not wearing court clothes. He pretended to be angry and said: "Why, do I need to ask you for permission first when I get home?"
"Hmph! You must have come from Guange Lane! Maybe you have eaten already?" Liu Yingzhi was sure that his father came from his home in the imperial city. Today was a day off, and the cabinet could go or not.
"Yingzhi, stop fooling around. Would you like some wine, sir? We haven't used our chopsticks yet." Mrs. Liu asked softly.
Liu Yan said: "Then drink some, little brother Qizhou, do you want some too? I have Fenjiu at home, which is the best in Jinzhong, but it's a little bit stronger."
He Qizhou had seen the best Fenjiu wine on Baiyunlou's wine list, and the price was astonishing. In order to save Xu Mu some money, he didn't order it. Naturally, he wanted to try it this time, so he quietly replied: "Okay, thank you, Mr. Liu."
"It's just a simple meal at a classmate's house. If you don't see anyone else, just call me Uncle Liu. By the way, how old is Brother He this year? My son Junzhi has just passed eighteen years old. This little girl will be born in two months.
Sixteen."
He Qizhou was angry that he was not as big as Liu Jun. From now on, he would have to worship me as his teacher, otherwise he would still call him brother. He smiled and replied: "Uncle Liu, I was born in the first month of the lunar month, and I will be eighteen in more than a month."
The servant patted the mud seal off the wine jar, and a strong mellow aroma suddenly filled the air. Except for Liu Junzhi and Liu Ying, the servant poured wine into the wine cups of the other four people. Liu Junzhi motioned to the servant to pour wine for him, too.
Seeing the mistress, the servant remained silent and carefully poured half a glass for Liu Junzhi. Liu Yan raised the glass for everyone to eat as they pleased. Everyone raised their glasses in response, except for Liu Yingzhi who was pouting slightly. He Qizhou took a sip of Fenjiu.
It is sweet and refreshing in the mouth, the wine is strong and mellow, and there is no burning sensation in the throat. It is indeed the best wine. I will bring some for my uncle when I go home one day.
"Qi Zhou, your medical skills are superb, but you have an expert to teach you? Concubine Yun is cured, and the emperor is very happy. It's all thanks to you." Liu Yanmi took a sip of wine and said.
"What kind of medical skills do I have? I just happened to have a prescription for the disease. The prescription was indeed handed down from a doctor in my hometown. He used to be in the army and is not interested in worldly affairs, so it is not convenient for me to reveal my name. I hope Uncle Liu will forgive me.
Qi Zhou replied.
Liu Yan originally wanted to ask his friends from Tai Hospital about the origin of Qi Zhou's medical skills, but after hearing what the other party said, he gave up and continued: "Liu Muzhi is also my son. This boy thinks very highly of himself and is too proud.
Being defeated at the hands of Yang Shan for the first time can teach him the truth of heaven and earth. By the way, Junzhi said that you and Yang Shan are from the same hometown, right? Why didn't you participate in the martial arts competition in Nanzhili? And with Yang Shan's strength
There is absolutely no need to enter the Tianxingyuan. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion in the DPRK and China, saying that the Tianxingyuan has begun to do whatever it takes to get a quota for the next session."
He Qizhou put down the chopsticks he had just raised and said: "Well, we are all from Jiangling Prefecture's Jiangjun Village. I was originally going to Jinling to take part in the martial arts examination. However, due to floods and blocked roads, I was delayed and could only go to the Fourth School.
Let's try our luck. Unfortunately, Junzhi and I are both innately deficient. He is weak, and my Qi meridians are too strong and have never been opened. The other three schools did not accept me. Only Tianxingyuan said that if two candidates could be recommended,
If your son is admitted to the school, you can admit me as appropriate, so I introduced Yang Shan and Zhang Qingrou, both from Jiangling Prefecture, to the school, and Tianxingyuan did not give them any other benefits."
"You defeated General Chang's son even though you didn't have the first channel?" Liu Yanqi asked: "My little girl has already opened the second channel. Two or three strong servants are no match for her!"
He Qizhou thought to himself that if I were your servant, I would never be able to beat him. He replied: "My wife is very talented, I am just born with rough skin and thick flesh. Brother Jun is very smart. If he was born in a poor family, he would be much better."
If you endure some hardships, you will probably have opened the four meridians by now."
"Yang Shan is a descendant of the Yang family, right? I wonder what his relationship is with General Yang Zheng?" Liu Yan asked again.
"Yang Shan's grandfather is Yang Zheng's eldest brother." He Qizhou replied sadly.
"Oh, that's right." Liu Muzhi has always been Liu Yan's proud legitimate son, and Liu Yan was still doubtful about his failure. Now that he thought about it, it turned out that the other party was Yang Zheng's grandnephew, and his master was a Quanzhen elder.
, it was still an honor even though he was defeated, which was understandable. He put aside the confusion in his heart, raised his glass and said: "Although I am a scholar, General Yang Zheng has always been the person I admire the most. It's a pity that I didn't call you today."
My friend Yang Shan, come, let’s toast the general!”
"Okay!" He Qizhou choked for no reason and drank all the Fenjiu in the wine cup.
Liu Junzhi interjected: "Yang Shan calls him Brother He and Uncle."
Liu Yan asked curiously: "Oh? Are you still relatives? No, since we call you uncle, why is your surname He?"
He Qizhou looked troubled, and Liu Yingzhi shouted: "Are you going to let me eat? Brother He, eat quickly."
He Qizhou nodded gratefully to Liu Yingzhi, drank the wine in the cup, and said sadly: "To be honest with you, Yang Zheng is my adoptive father, but he passed away before I can remember.
I took my mother’s surname and no longer have anything to do with the Yang family. Well, I hope you won’t spread this matter to anyone.”
Liu Yan pondered for a moment and said: "He Qizhou, if you are willing to tell us, you do not treat us as outsiders. We will naturally keep the secret for you. No matter what the world thinks, General Yang's contribution to our Daqi is indelible. Come, respect him again."
One cup!”
He Qizhou drank all the food in one gulp and took the dish brought by Madam Liu. The food was tasteless. Liu Junzhi's face was red after he had eaten two and a half cups. The servants stopped giving him enough food under the instructions from his mistress's eyes.
While drinking, Liu Yingzhi had been secretly observing He Qizhou and found that there was no trace of blush on his fair face.
Mrs. Liu gave Qi Zhou another chopstick, thinking that her daughter had almost reached the age of leaving the cabinet. More and more wealthy families came to inquire about the truth and truth these days. It was always good to know more about the candidates. Looking at
His youngest daughter seemed to be interested in He Qizhou, so she said: "Brother He, I heard that the Yang family was once famous for a while, but are there still people who are serving as officials in the court today? Have you ever achieved any honors in the imperial examination?"
He Qizhou drank a few glasses of wine and thought that he was both civilized and military. He said proudly: "There are indeed a few officials in Yang Shan's grandfather's lineage, but they are all petty officials. As for myself, I am not boasting. I am the leader of our village."
One of the few talented people, my mother said that if one day I really can’t go on with my martial arts, I still have to take the Juren exam, but memorizing those ancient books is really boring, so I might as well not take the exam!”
A trace of disappointment flashed in Mrs. Liu's eyes. The difference between these families was really big. Even the liberal arts scholars may not be in her eyes. Her husband was a powerful official of the first rank in the dynasty. If he didn't have a distinguished background, the top three in the palace examination was already the lowest entry threshold.
Let's get rid of this rough martial artist first.
Liu Yan laughed and said: "You are both civil and military!"
Liu Junzhi got drunk and said: "Mu Zhi and I are both Jinshi, and our two brothers are both Jinshi, and they are all in Hanlin Garden now! That Xiao Jihuai is the worst thing. He is the number one scholar in both civil and military affairs. How can he still be allowed to live?"
Got it!"
He Qizhou's head buzzed, the other party was a bachelor! As a scholar, it would be embarrassing for him to show off his status as a young scholar. No, he had to pretend to be drunk again! After another cup of wine,
When speaking, the tongue automatically expands.
Liu Yingzhi was still considerate and said: "Dad, I went to watch the four-school competition that day. Brother He was amazing. He only used three fingers to hold the saber swung by Chang Kai and defeated him with his bare hands. How could I?"
My brother studied literature and martial arts at one time and accomplished nothing, how can I compare with him!"
He Qizhou glanced at Liu Yingzhi gratefully. Under the attention of He Qizhou's small eyes, Liu Yingzhi's fair face turned crimson, and the two or three small pimples originally hidden by the thin powder also stood out, highlighting the delicate skin.
Liu Yan doted on this young girl the most, and nodded: "What Ying'er said makes sense. There are specialties in the arts, and it is true that if you dabble too much, you may not achieve anything. However, the civil and military can also promote each other. For example, learning literature can open your mind, and you can have a deeper understanding of martial arts.
Learning mysteries and practicing martial arts and exercising can allow scholars to have more energy to devote themselves to books. As the first person in martial arts, Yang Zheng is one of the most outstanding military masters in this dynasty, so it cannot be generalized."
"I have learned the lesson." He Qizhou nodded.
The housekeeper outside the door came to announce again, saying that someone wanted to visit Mr. Liu. Mrs. Liu glared at Liu Yan and said angrily: "But he came in his own carriage? He also said that there is nothing in the pavilion!"
It turns out that the Liu Mansion in the Imperial City is not far from the palace. Liu Yan always walked when he entered the court. Every time he came here from the palace, he took a carriage specially provided by the cabinet. He would leave after arriving. Everyone could recognize Liu Mansion's carriage at a glance.
When they came out, someone must have noticed the carriage parked outside the house, and concluded that Liu Yan was in this courtyard, which also meant that Liu Yan came here specially from his home in the imperial city. Liu Yan tenderly patted the back of Mrs. Liu's hand and said to the housekeeper: "You can't even eat a meal."
It's not peaceful. I don't see anyone. I'm going back to the imperial city. Madam, I have to go to the pavilion on duty in the evening. I'll come back tomorrow. He Qizhou, thank you for your help to Jun'er. Is there anything I can help you with in the future?