Chapter 82 Snow furnace? Beat the drum and pass the flowers
The snow slowly stopped, and the frozen Nanhu Lake was covered with a thick layer of snow. As far as the eye could see, it was completely white. Students came in groups of two and three, walking through the snow, and first went to their husbands to pay New Year greetings.
Then they went to Lanshan Courtyard together. Zuo Qing also accepted the post and specially asked someone to hunt two wild deer and deliver them in person. Jinyun City learned that Zuo Qing had brought a gift and did not want to be compared, so he dug out the
Cun Niang, who was reluctant to drink in the cellar, brought a few pots over. Only Fo Zhen and Yan Zi came with their hands. Looking at the dazzling array of gifts under the courtyard door, Fo Zhen regretted and said, "I said I should prepare some gifts, so you must
Listen, this is great, you should be laughed at."
Yan Zhen pursed his lips and said disapprovingly: "They are outsiders, so naturally they have to be polite. We are Sister Su's darlings, so of course there is no need to be polite. Just open your mouth and eat!"
Fo Zhen shook his head and entered the courtyard angrily. Yan Zhen walked a few steps and saw Xilou was there. He hurriedly caught up with Fo Zhen and said, "We are on a narrow road, and Xilou is here too. The three of you appear together. It is inevitable that we will meet each other."
He has caused a lot of criticism, so I will drive him away!"
"No, if they want to criticize me, let them criticize me. Originally, my marriage to him was also a sham and it won't last this spring."
When Yan Zhen heard this, he felt strange, "How can your Majesty's marriage be invalidated?"
Fo Zhen sighed, his voice almost inaudible, "What do you know? His Majesty's thoughts are always unpredictable, just watch."
A temporary shed has been set up by the south lake, surrounded on three sides. There are several sets of food tables in the shed, as well as wine, meat and cakes. Su Yanzheng, hands on hips, stood in the shed directing people to place the newly lit stove. From time to time, there were people
People from Wanchaofang brought copper kettles, music drums, etc. Upon seeing this, Buddha immediately rolled up his sleeves and went to help, thinking that he could do something without spending money, so he felt comfortable.
In just one cup of tea, everything needed for today's elegant gathering was ready. Yuncheng came slowly and took Su Yan to greet him. Immediately afterwards, Changsun Yue and Jin Guan ran in and specially presented the New Year's greetings they had prepared.
Seeing that the food was in good use, Su Yan asked Imam to take it all apart.
Zuo Qing and Xi Lou were sitting alone in a corner of the greenhouse, and the others were sitting in rows. As the fireworks above their heads bloomed, a brisk tune came from the South Lake. Everyone looked around and saw that a greenhouse had also been set up on the ice lake.
That's where the tune came from. The tune is not unusual, but the instrument played is very unique. It doesn't seem to come from the folk. Someone immediately asked about its origin. The students in Le Shengtang were well-informed, and they only listened to the beginning.
I heard that the musician was from Yiyuetian in the East Palace, and the piano he used was also a ancient guqin that had been treasured in the palace for hundreds of years. Normally, it would be impossible to leave the palace, but I don’t know who has such a big face that he invited him to the elegant gathering.
!
Jin Yuncheng said with a smile: "I think about it, except for the master in charge, no one else can have such a great reputation."
When the students heard about the East Palace, they were very surprised and subconsciously looked towards Zuo Qing. Zuo Qing didn't seem to be aware of everyone's gaze and was immersed in the music. The students felt strange in their hearts that they had never
I heard that the Crown Prince has a relationship with the Chancellor, and that the Chancellor is the adopted son of Mr. Mo. The Prince is at odds with Mr. Mo. This is strange. How did they get along?
At this moment, Fo Zhen spoke in an unhurried and lukewarm tone: "Mr. Jin, please be careful. It is clearly the grace of His Highness the Crown Prince, but why do I seem to be fawning over you when I come here?"
Fo Zhen never took the initiative to talk to others, let alone argue. At this time, she made two rebuttals for the first time, which made Jinyun City a little confused. She smiled dryly and explained to everyone: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's original intention
They were going to come, but then they gave up for some reason. These musicians were His Highness's original arrangement. When I heard the news, I thought that His Highness, like the nobles of the aristocratic families in Kyoto, had admired the Master for a long time...
..." Jin Yuncheng slowly stood up and apologized to Zuo Qing, who was across the table, and saluted, "Don't blame me, sir. I only misunderstood you after hearing too many people praise you."
Zuo Qing responded with a faint smile, and this unpleasant start was over.
Su Yan took advantage of the opportunity and said: "Today is the beginning of the new year. It is rare for everyone to gather here. As the host, I specially held this elegant gathering, prepared wine and food, and took a chance on His Highness the Crown Prince. Just drinking is boring, so let's play drums and pass the flowers.
, I'll play the drums, and the loser will have to drink a drink as a penalty!"
"Mr. Su, we students have gotten tired of playing drums and passing flowers when we were young. I think we should stick to the old method of playing poems and making poems." Suo Qingqiu's slightly raised chin was scraped by the wind and snow, leaving a shallow streak.
The white traces on her face are obvious. She is very beautiful, and the color of the snow makes her look even more attractive. Sitting next to Jinyun Cheng, she will not look any less good. Unfortunately, her cunning and meanness puts people off.
"But, I have prepared colored balls. It's rare..." Su Yan was worried about playing drums and passing flowers, but he was really unwilling to give up.
"Mr. Su, why are you so timid? Why don't we let the students and a few gentlemen play a few games for you to see, maybe you will learn it." Suo Qingqiu said arrogantly.
Su Yan felt as if she had eaten a fly, and felt uncomfortable in her stomach, but she still managed to maintain a smile and said to her: "If everyone wants to use poems to make poems, I... will naturally be happy to accompany you."
Suo Qingqiu couldn't help but laugh, and began to think about how to make her look embarrassed later. But before this evil thought could take root, Zuo Qing cut him off, and only listened to what he said: "I've heard about it for a long time. Xilou recently received a guest
Several palace officials who came all the way from the Chu Kingdom presented a number of interesting objects as tribute, one of which seems to be on the banquet, right?" After saying that, he turned to look at Xilou and motioned for him to answer, and Xilou naturally
Without giving Suo Qingqiu any chance to interrupt and refute, he hurriedly continued, "Yes! There are two pieces, the colorful cloud brocade ball and the gilt double-eared ewer. After paying tribute, His Majesty gave it to the academy."
"The skilled craftsmen of Yan State have always been the first among the six countries in terms of number and craftsmanship. The things they make are extraordinary and often surprise people. I remember that one year they paid tribute to a yellow shirt that was as light as cicada wings.
His Majesty was full of praise for this, saying that it was able to withstand the heat even in the scorching heat, as if he were in a cool place. The yellow shirt also exuded a fresh fragrance, which not only prevented mosquitoes, but also refreshed himself. It was really miraculous. Now I am very happy.
I can’t wait to see if there are any surprises in these two items.”
Su Yan was filled with gratitude to them, but he didn't dare to disappoint them. He took over the conversation and continued: "Since the boss has said it, I don't dare to neglect it. Give the ball!"
Imam obeyed the order and immediately presented a colorful cloud brocade ball to the Jin Guan who was sitting at the head. The colorful balls appeared, and everyone's eyes instantly shifted from Suo Qingqiu, and all fell on the Jin Guan. Su was about to play the drum.
The gentleman attracted him, and everyone present tensed up. Changsun Yue even temporarily put down his food. Jin Guan picked up the five-color ball on the dining table, shook it excitedly, and said, "Get ready."
Alright, let’s get started!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the drums sounded.
The brocade waiter held the colored ball and looked left and right. He was not in a hurry to pass it on. Instead, he started talking to himself. He asked the Xilou where the brocade came from, and asked the eldest grandson sitting next to him if the Yue family was also in the brocade business. He was so anxious.
The more the eldest grandson danced, the more he cursed. The jinguo liked to see her in such a hurry, so he gave her the colored ball after he succeeded. The eldest grandson held the colored ball like a hot potato and quickly threw it to Xu Ziya. Xu Ziya
She turned her head and glanced at Zhong Zhuo, who was sitting next to her, and Liang Qiluo, who was seven or eight people away from her. She had already budgeted the time for Mr. Su to stop playing the drums, and deliberately waited for a while before handing the ball out. Following the sound of the drums,
The queue became faster and faster, and the delivery speed became faster and faster. The tense and exciting atmosphere in the table was filled to the extreme.
Su Yan put away the drumsticks, and the sound of the drums stopped suddenly. Sun Ziliang had just taken the colored ball from Liang Qiluo's hand, and was about to hand it to Youji from Zuiyuntang. Both of their faces turned red and they swallowed nervously.
Saliva. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then they saw the joke again, urging them to drink as a penalty.
Without saying a word, Sun Tzu Liang picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp. He wiped his mouth and said, "It's no big deal! Ten more rounds, no problem!"
Jin Guan thought for a while and immediately said: "Yes, everyone knows how to drink. It is too simple as a punishment. Why not make some more interesting punishments?"
"What's so interesting?" Changsun Yue asked curiously.
"If the colored ball stops in someone's hand, the person has to tell a joke, even if it is copied from the book, and it will pass if everyone laughs. If he fails, he will be punished with three glasses of wine, and then he will salute everyone and say
One sentence: I am very talented, ignorant, and ignorant, and my family is unfortunate!"
Everyone laughed wildly, and Sun Ziliang hurriedly said: "This time does not count, start again!"