Beside Jinming Lake,
Some wealthy families boarded the boat first and sailed to the middle of the lake, standing closer. However, many poor people could only watch on the shore. Some people showed their talents to the rich and powerful families, praying to get on the boat to have a look. , some people even sell the poems that Xing Xing worked hard to prepare to others for silver coins, but these are only in a few, and most of them are still literati, and they will not associate with the powerful even if they jointly raise coins. In this poetic and picturesque event, the rejection of Qingliu scholars abounded. When people think about this, they feel a little more lonely about this grand event.
The young man wanted to take the girl on board the boat to attend the meeting. He was obviously rich, but he kept bargaining with the boatman. Perhaps because he was once poor, even if he was rich, he was more picky. The young man mainly felt that the money was not worth spending. He spent dozens of dollars. I went there twice just to watch a performance by young artistic people.
The girl couldn't help laughing when she saw him arguing endlessly with the boatman. At this time, the boatman looked at the woman. Although he was not surprised, he still persuaded the young man: "It's not like you can't afford to rent a boat, so you have to follow me." Why are you worrying about those few taels of silver? You see, the girls behind you are laughing at you. If you continue to be so stingy, they will probably look down on you."
The young man glanced at the woman and shook his head: "She is different from others. She doesn't care about these things. Instead, she pays a fixed price of fifteen taels. You can tell her whether she wants to do it or not."
The boatman began to stamp his feet anxiously and said breathlessly: "Sir, my boat is already the cheapest today. If you don't believe it, ask others. It's twenty-three taels of silver. Why do you have to bargain with me for the eight taels? Xiao I also have to support my family. I finally made a little extra today, so don’t get stuck with me. If it doesn’t work, just go and see someone else’s."
The young man still shook his head and said with a smile: "Old man, you see how lucky the number eight is. If you give up eight taels today, you might be able to repay eighty taels tomorrow. I am thinking about it for you."
The boatman was so angry that he couldn't help but swore: "I'll give you eighty taels for you, but if you talk to other people, I won't believe your nonsense."
The young man was still indifferent and refused to leave. The boatman tried his best not to make a move. If he was hurt, he would have to pay back money. He would not take the loss, but it was really annoying to watch him like this.
After a while, the girl stepped forward and was about to pay, but was stopped by the boy. The boatman couldn't stand it and cursed: "What's wrong with you kid? This girl has already paid for herself, and you still won't let me go." Are you having trouble with the old man, or do you simply not want to go on a cruise with this girl?"
The boatman looked at the woman and said, "Girl, you have made a mistake. I advise you to break up with him as soon as possible. Such a stingy and weird person is really unacceptable."
The young man was about to continue his reasoning when he noticed something was wrong on the top of his head. He raised his head and grabbed it, and a green date happened to fall on his hand. Then he saw several people on a large pleasure boat clinging to the railing. They were all familiar people, including Ren. All my life I have been lying on the railing and waving to him.
Zhang Ling, who came to bargain with others early in the morning, no longer talked with the boatman, picked up Chen Keer and jumped onto the boat several meters high. This scene also attracted many people of the same age to cast their eyes. There are many powerful people in the capital, but the disciples of the aristocratic family really don't have such skills. They can't show off their skills to the woman they love on such auspicious days, which makes people feel aggrieved. Some people even determined to start practicing martial arts after seeing this scene, but only the generals Only the disciples can see it clearly. For such light kung fu skills, even if they have been practicing martial arts since they were young, they can't jump several meters at a time, so they can't help but admire those who show off their skills.
The boatman looked at the talented men and women on the boat. He clearly knew such a wealthy friend, but he insisted on getting along with him. He was really a weird person.
Zhang Ling put down Chen Ke'er and looked at a few familiar faces. They were Song Linjie, Ren Pingsheng, Wu Zhi, Mo Li, Ye Yumi, and the missing Ye Yuhuan, the eldest son of Ye. Needless to say, This pleasure boat naturally belongs to the Ye family.
Zhang Ling asked: "Why are you here too?"
Song Linjie smiled and said: "Not just us, the disciples from the entire academy are here, but they all changed their faces and were on other ships. It's just that you two were the first to leave. As soon as you arrived, I saw you bargaining with others, so I really can’t bear to disturb you.”
Zhang Ling wanted to take action, but found that he couldn't fight at all, so he endured it and turned to look at Ye Yuhuan and Ye Yumi Xiangwu whom he hadn't seen for a long time. Therefore, the Ye family, now the most wealthy businessman in the Chen Kingdom, was basically all The eldest son of the Ye family will take care of everything, so he is naturally a good person to associate with.
Ye Yumi took the lead and said, "I haven't seen you for a few months. Brother Zhang has improved so much in martial arts. I'm very happy to congratulate him."
Zhang Ling also complimented: "Brother Ye is now in charge of the Ye family. He is worthy of being the richest man in the Chen country. He is young and promising. He is also worthy of congratulations."
The two of them were tugging at each other and complimenting each other. Song Linjie couldn't stand listening anymore, so he turned around and walked away. At this time, he didn't forget to practice his sword. The sword fell into the water again and again, causing waves to rise, which really screamed at the people on the side. The visitor opened his eyes and waved to ask for permission to come on board his boat, but he was ignored by the young man with high eyes.
Before the poetry meeting started, Song Linjie's actions aroused the secret affection of many women. Most of the women from aristocratic families hoped to meet such a heroic young man and ride with him through the world. Unfortunately, it was just a fantasy. They only knew the world. Carefree, but unaware of the hardships and dangers, but precisely because it is a dream, I am even more immersed in it.
Zhang Ling glanced at it and couldn't help but smile: "It's true that men are more attractive than women when they are enchanting."
Zhang Ling suddenly saw Ren Pingsheng again and remembered what he once said in Mingyue Tower: "Are you here to find a girl too?"
Ren Pingsheng glanced at him and said angrily: "Can you stop talking about me like a young man visiting a brothel? That's called a match made in heaven, and I'm not only here to meet beautiful women with poems, but also to meet a person. Convey my attitude.”
Zhang Ling said: "It's so confusing to talk. Just tell me which girl you are interested in and who you want to tell."
Ren Pingsheng turned around, hiding a smile: "This is my business, you will know later."
When the boat moves a certain distance, a painting boat that covers all the boats will stop in the center. When the opening ceremony begins, interested young talents will move the boat closer and then put up a wooden board with pens, inks, paper and inkstones on them. The talents will put their own The poems written in the heart are written down, and then people who have prepared in advance recite them loudly. After gradually spreading, the talented people invite the potential beauties. If the girl agrees with her heart, it is really a good story, but if she is not looked down upon, she can only be a girl. joke.
When all the ships were three feet away, they docked one after another. It was only then that Zhang Ling knew that the innermost measurements had already been booked by the powerful people of the big family, and the innermost ones were naturally the first-class dignitaries.
Simply because the Ye family was rich enough, they were able to be at the forefront and support any great talent. The purpose of Ye Yuhuan's visit was to make friends with this future important minister of the country.
