Chapter 44: The Unruly Young Master Banished from the Song
Update time:2012-10-22
The place they arranged to meet the three classmates was the teahouse at Wuding Bridge. Zhang Ning sent his little sister home first, and then sent Fang Ling back to Fule Yuan. Fule Yuan was on the bank of the Qinhuai River. From here to Wuding Bridge
It was close. After the four people met, they went to the bank of the Qinhuai River to board a boat. They swam in the middle of the river. There were scenery, food and wine, and a young lady accompanying them to drink and sing loud and colorful songs. The Qinhuai River was a good place for wealth and enjoyment, and he described himself as an elegant scholar.
During this gathering, I took a boat trip and sang to the wind and the moon, which was also a mood.
There are talented people and beauties all over Jiangsu and Zhejiang, but Zhang Ning rarely sees them on weekdays. Tonight, he finally believed them when he went on a night trip on the Qinhuai River.
In a private room in Huafang, which was lightly covered with bamboo curtains, the four of them were drinking and listening to an unknown girl singing. Among them were two candidates, among them Yang Sihai was very likely to be awarded Jinshi in the coming year. His talent and learning were well-known in Gongyuan.
; But everyone is not well-known in the Fengyue place. They are all people who are interested in taking the imperial examination and do not often come to live and drink. Zhang Ning was born on the shore of Qinhuai, but this is the first time in his life to sit on this boat.
Although the young lady who sang the song was not very good, she was young and well-behaved, and she was just fine with her as a companion. Zhang Ning didn't think there was anything wrong with her. But Mr. Luo thought the scene was too boring, so he deliberately shouted loudly at the singer.
The girl said: "Su Liangchen will come over in a while and ask him to give you some advice. Maybe the little lady will become famous because of this."
The little girl was only halfway through the song, but when she heard these words, she immediately stood up and said with a surprised look on her face: "The distinguished guest is talking about Su Liangchen, one of the four great talents in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the 'Immortal in the Song' and the 'Unruly Young Master'?!"
"Who else is Su Liangchen besides him?" Luo Laobiao pretended to look disapproving, "He is a friend of several of us. He is coming today, but he will be a little later."
The little girl hurriedly picked up the pipa and said with a face of shame: "I don't know the identity of your distinguished guest. My cultivation level is too low to disturb the listener and make the public laugh. After a few minutes, I will invite the young lady over." After saying this, he bowed and bowed and left.
Yang Lin (Sihai) asked sternly: "Will Mr. Su really come? Brother Luo can't lie to others. After a while, the famous big name comes, but no one can be seen. How can we talk easily?"
Luo Laobiao smiled and said: "Today I am gathering with everyone from all over the world, how can I dare to talk nonsense? Su Laosan really wants to come to support me."
Zhang Ning couldn't help but said: "Please forgive my ignorance. I just saw that the singer heard the name of Mr. Su like thunder. Why have I never heard of him?"
Old Biao Luo laughed: "Isn't it strange that Brother Ping'an doesn't know? The so-called four great talents from Jiangsu and Zhejiang are people who wander around in this romantic land and are quite famous for their erotic words. It's normal for people in the boat to be like thunder, but Brother Ping'an is like this
How do people who have never been to a place like this learn about it?”
"I see." Zhang Ning nodded, "With such a famous reputation, it must be a big deal."
Luo Lao said: "I don't know about others. Su Laosan was admitted as a student member but failed in the Guipang exam. In addition, his family was a big salt merchant and he didn't have to worry about squandering, so he just went around and did not take the academic route. He
I say that I don’t like the laborious livelihood of writing documents, but I don’t think so... But there are specialties in the art. Although Brother Sihai and Brother Ping An can easily win the laurels, I am afraid they cannot compare with Su Laosan in terms of music."
Yang Sihai said calmly: "Of course, I know absolutely nothing about music."
"In that case..." Zhang Ning decisively took out three banknotes with a denomination of ten taels from his sleeve pocket, gently put them on the table and pushed them forward, "Brother Sihai is going to Beijing. This is my brother's wish. Let's chat.
It's an expense, but if it's not too light, don't refuse it. I wanted to take it out after the party was over, but I thought Mr. Su would come and only talk about romance, not farewell, so now Brother Sihai will keep it first."
Yang Sihai was immediately shocked. Although scholars have the right to make money, this gift money is too heavy. For example, if a classmate in modern times wants to go out to take the postgraduate entrance examination, you give him 20,000 yuan for no reason. Is it too much?
Of course, Zhang Ning is not rich and has no place to spend. He still has ninety taels of all his belongings. Now he will give thirty taels to Yang Sihai. Soon, he will spend at least fifty taels from Wu Yong, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites in Nanjing. The two expenses can be deducted in one go.
Save a few cents, Zhang Ning's own expenses are very tight. The main reason he gave this gift was to apologize for Zhang Ning's previous humiliation, but he didn't say it, he just said that it was a gift;
On the one hand, it seems very spineless to say it, and on the other hand, why is it necessary to bring up the past grudges again?
This time is to wipe out the things that Zhang Ninghu did in the past. After inheriting his identity and memory, he naturally has to make up for his previous mistakes. Is it necessary to treat Yang Sihai like this? It is necessary!
Yang Sihai is actually very low-key, but he still can't stop the public opinion that he is the best in academics at Yingtian Gong Academy this year. Then it is probably a matter of time for him to become a Jinshi. What is the concept of Jinshi in the Ming Dynasty? First, do six subjects for Shizhong or Yu
History, and then entered the national ministry level and held important positions in the State Council. If he did not do well, he would become one of the senior officials in the future. If he did well, it would not be a fantasy to control the country and assist the king. Such a classmate,
Zhang Ning didn't have any grudges with him, it was just a conflict of words. Why should he offend him? And it is not difficult to resolve it. Now is an opportunity... Yang Sihai's family seems to be relatively poor, and thirty taels is a timely help.
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"Brother Ping'an, this gift is too heavy, and I feel ashamed to receive it." Yang Sihai declined solemnly.
Old Biao Luo and Old Biao Liang on the side were surprised at first, but they were not too stupid, and they understood Zhang Ning’s intention in a second. Old Biao Liang smiled and tried to smooth things over and persuaded: “Brother Sihai, this
You really have to accept it."
"Oh?" Yang Sihai kept a serious expression and looked at Luo Laobiao's smiling face.
"Am I wrong?" Mr. Luo said without changing his expression, "If you insist on wasting time on a friendship that shouldn't be declined, wouldn't it be a waste of this great time? Everyone knows what you are like, and you are not a small-minded person."
The word "narrow-minded" seems to be a euphemism, but in fact it has been understood: only the narrow-minded will still care about the previous nonsense.
"That's not what I meant. I do feel that the ceremony is too heavy. Well, now that it's all about this, I feel ashamed." Yang Sihai stood up and bowed, and Zhang Ning also got up and returned the bow.
Yang Sihai said again with a sincere face: "We know each other well on the ground in Nanjing. How can we have such friendships when we go out in the future? We remember our friendship, why should we remember unimportant things?"
Mr. Luo nodded and said yes: "The four buddies sitting here are not only classmates who took the provincial examination in the same year, but also fellow residents of the same province. They should take care of each other from now on."
Liang Laobiao said: "There are many classmates and fellow villagers, but the friendship we make depends on their temperament. Some people's behavior is really not worth getting along with."
"Brother Liang is talking about that boy Ma Wenchang?" Old Biao Liang said with disdain, "This man has read the books of sages in vain. He is such a dirty person!"
Zhang Ning agreed casually, thinking to himself, did you say anything bad about me when I came into the class room? For example, that boy was arrogant, but it turned out to be just cheating. Everyone probably said that.
But there is no need to worry about these things. Yang Sihai is said to be as talented as short as he is short, but he is still doing nothing. What should he care about? There are also some rules for making friends in this circle of scholars, and everyone will basically abide by them.
When you are helping, people will not cheat and ruin your reputation. As a gentleman, the gentleman at this time is not all vain. There is always a bit of character at certain times. It may be difficult to attack both sides, at least it will be easier to add insult to injury.
Do less.
After chatting for a while, they suddenly saw many painted boats coming from all directions. After Zhang Ning and the others asked someone, they found out that Liu Mingyue, a famous courtesan from Nanjing, had arrived by boat, and countless nearby tourists who admired Fangze also followed.
"The number one beauty in Shanhefang." Luo Laobiao said expectantly, "Normally, even if you have millions of dollars, she thinks you are vulgar and looks down on you, so she never even sees you once."
Zhang Ning looked at the light boat on the river, which was shining like daylight. This battle was incredible. He thought that Liu Mingyue must be dressed like a queen, or at least like a queen star in modern costumes. Unexpectedly, when Liu Mingyue boarded the boat, she saw Liu Mingyue.
, only to find that it was completely different from what I imagined.
She is wearing a goose-yellow blouse and a light-colored long skirt. She only has a few unique and elegant pieces of jewelry. There is only a little maid holding a piano next to her. The whole image gives people a sense of elegance and beauty, without feeling grand at all, making people feel refreshing.
As for Yaqu, she doesn't have too many embellishments, but she is really an iconic beauty. Her face, figure, and mannerisms all make people like her.
Like Fang Ling, she is not aloof from the world and looks like the eldest daughter of a wealthy family. But Liu Mingyue lacks a bit of Fang Ling's tenderness. She looks very noble and indifferent. At first glance, she looks simple and does not put much pressure on her.
, you will soon find it difficult to get close to him; he is also younger, looking like a teenager.
She is a prostitute no matter what. Zhang Ning thought that a person with this status has no status in society. How could she suddenly become noble in a place like this and be treated like a mother by a group of men? Mr. Luo
Biao bowed and bowed with a flattering look on his face: "It's such an honor for the female historian to come here!"
Liu Mingyue made a slight courtesy indifferently: "I don't know how many young masters are friends of the immortals in the song. I have neglected you, so I apologize to you."
Zhang Ning thought to himself that my brothers were able to have a beautiful appearance without squandering all their money. It turned out that they also borrowed the glory of Mr. Su. How come there is no record of Mr. Su in his little wild history book, can he be comparable to Tang Bohu? Unexpectedly, here is
So much face.
Yang Sihai and Zhang Ning seemed the dullest. Brother Yang probably had no experience in romantic places and didn't know what to do. Fortunately, Mr. Luo Biao looked so skillful that he didn't feel embarrassed.
Liu Mingyue came to accompany her in person. She didn't know how to pour wine or anything like that. Instead, Luo Laobiao held the cup like a gentleman. She was like a young lady and wanted to have a glass of wine with her.
The little girl actually said that the wine here was dirty and told the lady not to drink it.
Zhang Ningxin said: Male Gobi, the young ladies think that I am dirty, how can I be so embarrassed!
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