Chapter 436 Envy only mandarin ducks but not immortals
It is said that he is from Jinling, but Xu Xun was in a very precarious situation when he was in Nanjing before. Not to mention that he had never been on the lightboat on the Qinhuai River. He had no time to enjoy the famous Jinling scenery one by one. This time he returned to Nanjing in fine clothes, but it was also a fool's errand. Sell dog meat.
Early that morning, he and his wife, children, and a large number of people boarded the boat. The boat sailed not far from the northeastern shore of Mochou Lake, and gradually you could see countless green lotus leaves nearby, although the lotus leaves had not yet reached the peak. During the flowering season, you can imagine the beautiful scenery of infinite green lotus leaves touching the sky and unique red lotus flowers reflecting the sun.
Both Taosheng and Shen Jiuniang left Suzhou for the first time. Shen Jiuniang was fine once they boarded the ship, but Taosheng was so excited that she yelled and ran here and there, which made Tang Yin panic. This talented man followed closely behind him, fearing that the little girl would get too excited and fall into the water.
As for Shen Yue, who was sitting next to Xu Xun, she gently bit his ears with him.
"Didn't you say rowing? Why did it become sitting on a painting boat?"
"You know how to row?" Seeing Shen Yue looking at him with wide eyes, Xu Xun laughed dryly and said, "I know what I am capable of. If I were allowed to use the oar, it would be a blessing that the boat wouldn't capsize. At most, it's just spinning on the water. If you're really good at it, I'll ask for a small boat to give you a try when we get to the shore!
"Try it, you big-headed guy. You can't even do it as a grown man. How can I do that? If you ask me to go into the water, I'll be more agile!"
"Yes, yes, my lady's ability to swim is naturally better than mine. It's just ridiculous that you jumped on the Wende Bridge and I chased you into the water. In the end, my father's eyesight was good and he saw through your trick." Xu Xun said in a low voice. After saying that, he regretfully remembered that there is no swimming pool these days, and if he dug one in his own house, he would definitely be criticized by the officials, so he had to sigh and said, "I want to be with you again in the future." Going into the water is impossible!"
"You think beautifully!"
Shen Yue naturally didn't know that her husband was imagining how she looked in a swimsuit. He glanced at it and remembered how he learned to swim from Li Qingniang when he was a child. At that time, he was just for fun and coolness. But from now on, it is indeed... It was really impossible to have that opportunity again. So, she bit her lips gently and looked at the lively little Taosheng with a confused expression. Then she said: "I only hope that our daughter will be blessed in the future and marry the right person for her." A single-minded man..."
Before she finished speaking, she saw Xu Xun staring at her belly with a strange look on her face. She suddenly understood and pushed him hard: "What are you thinking about? I just said if we have a daughter!"
"I'm telling you!" Xu Xun then withdrew his gaze and said with regret, "If we have a daughter, I will definitely find the most reliable man in the world for her. Well, he must be as versatile as Bohu, and as talented as Bohu. Her father and her grandfather are so dedicated to the child. The most important thing is that the child must be as resourceful as her father and I. Of course, the parents-in-law must also be kind and have a strong family background..."
Hearing Xu Xun burst out a series of conditions from his mouth in a moment, some of which were bragging about himself, Shen Yue's eyes widened for a moment, and in the end she couldn't help but punch Xu Xun on the arm twice: "Emperor I’m not as verbose as you when choosing a prince-in-law for a princess. If we choose according to your method, our daughter will be unable to get married!"
The sound was quite loud. Not only did Xu Liang, who was fishing, look back, but even Tang Yin and Shen Jiuniang, who were squatting down to coax Tao Sheng, looked over. Seeing everyone giving weird looks, Shen Yue was angry for a moment. In a hurry, she pinched Xu Xun's arm hard. Seeing him looking at her innocently, she immediately felt even more hateful.
"It's all your nonsense, now you've actually embarrassed me!"
After saying this, she quickly left Xu Xun behind, stepped forward and snatched the Taosheng from Tang Yin and his wife, but went to the railing at the stern of the ship. Tang Yin motioned to Shen Jiuniang to follow her, and immediately said with a smile: Walked to Xu Xun...
"Sir, is it possible that Madam is..."
"No, no, I was joking and playing with her."
Xu Xun was very thick-skinned. When he saw Tang Bohu smiling, he didn't take it seriously. He asked someone to sit next to him, then changed the subject and said, "I think your wife has become a little thinner. She must have suffered a lot in these years. When you get to the capital, ask a good doctor to take care of your pulse and take care of it. It’s a good thing that you are harmonious, but your health is the most important thing..."
He, who was less than twenty years old, pointed at Tang Yin who was almost forty years old. Xu Liang, who had his ears pricked up, couldn't help laughing. When he came back to his senses, he suddenly noticed movement on the fishhook, and he quickly lowered his heart and raised it. Not long after, he shouted: "Bit the hook!"
Shen Yuezheng and Shen Jiuniang were whispering. When they looked back, they saw that Xu Liang's fishing rod had come up with a lively fish, and he quickly ran over with Xiao Taosheng. Xu Xun also quickly stepped forward to help put the fish down. Putting it into the wooden barrel, he looked at Taosheng and joked: "Little Taosheng, you are lucky today, you will have fish to eat tonight! Let your grandpa cook in person, braised, steamed or fish soup, you can choose. If you both If you don’t like it, your Uncle Xu will make you sashimi..."
Before Shen Jiuniang met Xu Xun, she had thought from the hearsay that he must be a young and mature man with a strong character. However, from the first time they met a few days ago to now, she only felt that her understanding of Xu Xun had been greatly overturned. The acquaintance of those dignitaries also made it clearer that her husband must be regarded as a close person of Uncle Pingbei. Therefore, when she saw Taosheng jumping with excitement after hearing Xu Xun's words, she did not go up to stop her. After much thought, she decided to tell Tang Yin Said: "I specially brought our piano and psaltery here today. Why don't we play a song together to cheer up the old man, his uncle and his wife?"
As the former most talented man, Tang Yin knew everything about music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and Shen Jiuniang, who was famous in Suzhou, was also proficient in music and harp. When he heard his wife's proposal, he had been feeling relaxed for the past few days and he immediately agreed, and the couple started working together. She quietly went down to the bottom cabin and brought up two cloth bags in a moment. At this time, Shen Yue's sharp eyes noticed it. After asking, she learned that they had such a plan. She was very happy for a moment: "Oh, I also learned the lesson back then." After a while, I will play the piano, but my clumsy hands will not be able to learn it, so today I will really enjoy it!"
"Rather than just being blessed, you might as well learn more, there are ready-made famous teachers."
"Humph, if you want to learn together, you must first learn the piano from Mr. Tang, and I will definitely learn the harp!"
"cough!"
Xu Liang had no choice but to interrupt the couple's bickering with a cough. Seeing that Tang Yin and Shen Jiuniang were sitting down on the left and right as if they didn't pay any attention at all, he just leaned back on the railing and closed his eyes. Following the clear sound at the beginning, the sounds of the piano and the harp came as if they were one. If you didn't distinguish them carefully, it would be difficult to even tell that they were two people playing separately. The priorities were all coordinated very cleverly. Listening, listening, he The voice and smile of his deceased wife flashed before his eyes involuntarily.
How many years have you not listened to piano music?
He is the concubine of a wealthy family, and she is a poor official girl whose grandfather was a county magistrate. After many years of poverty and poverty, the only pleasant moment seems to be when she plays the piano - but the sound of the piano becomes more and more raw and harsh day by day. He became depressed day by day, and in the end, as she passed away, he even silently burned the harp to her, hoping only to be with her in the underworld.
As for Xu Xun and Shen Yue, even though one of them, a couple who played the piano and played the harp, was nearly forty years old and the other was twenty years old and graceful, their spiritual connection at this moment made people wonder. Unconsciously, he was immersed in it, and a poem slowly emerged in Xu Xun's mind, and finally he even chanted it involuntarily.
"The sky is covered with frost over the ten-mile flat lake, and every inch of blue hair is filled with worry about the past. When we look at each other in the shape of the moon, we only envy the mandarin ducks, not the immortals."….
Although his voice was not loud, Shen Yue heard it clearly. For a moment, his bright eyes flashed, and he resonated deeply. Even Xu Liang, who had unknowingly burst into tears, also felt it. Shen Jiuniang, who was playing the harp and harp in harmony, was moved when she heard this poem. Tang Yin reacted even more. The strings of the harp suddenly broke with a clang due to excessive force.
Tang Yin saw Shen Jiuniang bring the silk handkerchief over in a hurry. He took it nonchalantly and wrapped it around his fingers. Then he stood up and said with a smile: "Sir, you always used other people's words to excuse me." I, could it be that this poem now was also written by your unknown husband?"
Before Xu Xun could say anything, he struck the iron while the iron was hot and said: "What's more, when I was away, it is said that your Excellency once said "Infinite scenery at the dangerous peak" in a restaurant, leaving the offender speechless. If you That gentleman is really able to predict every poem for you and prepare it for you. I have nothing to say."
"Okay, okay, Bohu, please stop trying to push me!"
Xu Xun glared at this great talent who was afraid of chaos in the world, and then laughed and said, "To get to the point, where does the frost come from now? Where does the moon come from? If it weren't for the harmonious appearance of the Xian couple, it would be really beautiful If I envy others, I will not think of this poem.
Such a wonderful and wonderful song, it’s time to reveal it, come on, let’s serve the wine!”
Seeing Ruyi waiting in the lower cabin, he immediately brought up wine bottles and glasses on a tray. Tang Yin smiled meaningfully and said: "Good music should be revealed to me. Sir, you are so good at poetry, so it should be revealed to you! I, Tang Yin, am aloof and arrogant. After more than thirty years and six wasted years, luckily I met an adult, otherwise I might not be able to turn around in this life!"
After he finished speaking, he took the wine flask and poured a glass with both hands. He gave it to Xu Xun, then Xu Liang and Shen Yue, who then filled the glasses for both himself and his wife. Then he raised his glass and said solemnly: "How can a foolish couple have such a good relationship?" Today, we all rely on you for your righteousness! We have nothing to thank you, so we would like to lend you flowers, present Buddhas, and give a toast to the old uncle and his wife! I just hope that you and your wife will have a son soon and give you grandsons for the old uncle. Then everything will be really complete!"
ps: Quote the four lines from A Chinese Ghost Story...纟.