Master Li's home is in Qianqian Lane, Nancheng.
The small courtyard with green bricks and green tiles, with a few branches of red apricot leaning against the wall, looks full of interest and elegance.
When I followed the maid to the living room, I saw seven or eight literati and elegant people were already there.
I was listening quietly to Master Li playing the zither and having fun in front of me.
The literati glanced at Cao Bin strangely, but didn't care and continued to be intoxicated by the music.
When Master Li saw Cao Bin coming in, he couldn't help but smile and nodded slightly.
Cao Bin also nodded and found a seat by himself to sit down.
Seeing everyone looking like they were listening to the music and no one said anything, I couldn't help but feel bored.
He yawned slightly and fell into a daze spontaneously.
A scholar next to him frowned, looked at him with disgust, and moved away from Cao Bin.
After the song ended, Master Li looked at Cao Bin and said with a smile:
"Little Marquis, how do I play?"
Cao Bin clapped his hands and said: "Okay, it's hard to find a close friend in the mountains and rivers. It's exquisite."
Master Li rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Little Marquis made fun of me..."
Cao Bin said innocently: "You still don't believe what I say sounds good? It's really difficult."
The others immediately laughed and found it very interesting.
But seeing that he was close to Master Li, he couldn't help but become wary.
One of them asked: "I wonder who this brother is, why have I never seen him before?"
Master Li smiled slightly and said:
"This is Mr. Cao Xiaohou of Zhongjing Houfu. He has never been here before, so you are a little unfamiliar with him."
Someone hesitated and asked: "Zhongjing Houfu, Cao Bin?"
Master Li nodded and said:
"The young Marquis is a sincere person with elegant literary talent. The teacher admires him very much."
The man's face changed slightly and he smiled:
"I never thought that Miss Shishi's circle of friends would be so broad, it's an eye-opener."
As he spoke, he raised his hand to Cao Bin and said:
"Young Master, you are polite."
Although everyone didn't say anything, they looked at Cao Bin with a hint of disgust.
Especially the scholars around Cao Bin changed their positions and completely moved away from Cao Bin.
He smiled strangely:
"To be praised by Miss Shishi, it seems that the young Marquis is not in line with the rumors."
"I wonder what works the young Marquis has. Can you let us taste them?"
Although Cao Bin had already expected this situation, he was still a little unhappy when it came to it.
"I disappoint you all. I don't have any works. I'm afraid Miss Shishi may be looking up to me."
As he spoke, he laughed and said:
"Don't worry about your discussion, I'm just having a drink."
Master Li apologized to Cao Bin and was about to explain, but was interrupted by the scholar.
He laughed heartily and said:
"The words of the young marquis made me look at him with admiration. The biggest worry for people in this world is to force themselves to stand out."
“Young Master Xiaohou’s character really deserves to be characterized by sincerity.”
As he spoke, he moved his position back again.
"Whether you are uneducated or incompetent, just one word of sincerity will not make me hate you."
Then, he rolled his eyes and said:
"It's not like some people who, after reading a few bad books, think that there is no one left in the world, and it makes people bored after reading them."
Cao Bin was unable to complain at this time. This guy must be stealing my lines.
And are you sure you're not talking about yourself?
He also saw that after this person tried it out, he no longer took him seriously.
Instead, use yourself as a tool to deal with the real enemy.
Sure enough, a young man in fine clothes in the seat opposite shook his head and said with a smile:
"That makes sense, but it's a pity that people who say others don't know themselves often don't know themselves."
Then they began to attack each other verbally.
Master Li smiled apologetically at Cao Bin and whispered:
"It's difficult for the young Marquis. Master didn't think carefully."
Cao Bin waved his hand and said:
"You don't have to worry about me. I'm just here to drink and eat, and I have no interest in interacting with these people."
Master Li had no choice but to return to the main seat and watch this group of literati and celebrities citing scriptures and quarreling with each other.
Cao Bin had set the principle of keeping a low profile before he came. It wasn't that he didn't want to show off, but he really had nothing to show off.
It's a pity that the Time and Space Mall didn't produce anyone who was proficient in poetry or classics. Otherwise, he wouldn't mind teaching these literati what it means to be humble.
At this time, he was like a little transparent, eating and drinking during the banquet, and no one noticed him anymore.
His image is just that of a playboy, with no knowledge of poetry and no literary talent. How could Miss Shishi fall in love with such a person?
Therefore, to this group of literati, Cao Bin did not pose any threat and they were too lazy to pay attention.
At this moment, the little maid suddenly came in and reported:
"Miss, Your Highness Prince Duan is here to congratulate Miss on her birthday."
Master Li was a little confused and said: "I don't know King Duan, how could he come?"
Hearing this report, the intellectuals and celebrities all fell silent, and one of them sighed:
"Miss Shishi, don't be stunned, welcome me at least."
Only then did Master Li react, quickly packed up his clothes, and followed everyone towards the door.
Cao Bin's heart thumped for a moment, and he thought to himself, he is here after all.
It seems that Master Li is a bit "dangerous". Zhao Ji is not good at anything else. He is a master in literature and art, and he is also a veteran of Hua Cong. I'm afraid Master Li won't be able to withstand it.
Although Cao Bin was reluctant, he had no choice but to come out to greet him.
Zhao Ji was seen wearing a bright uniform, with a slight smile on his face, and looked elegant.
"I have met His Highness Prince Duan."
Zhao Ji first glanced at Master Li, his eyes suddenly brightened, and then he said:
"This is a place for fun. You don't need to be polite, just treat me as an ordinary tourist..."
With that said, he walked towards Master Li and said with a smile:
"I heard by chance that Miss Shishi was celebrating her birthday and came to visit without authorization. Miss Shishi wouldn't think that I was being rude."
Li Shishi said quickly: "I don't dare to do it. I am very honored that His Highness Prince Duan can come."
Zhao Ji suddenly laughed and said, "That's good, that's good. Let's talk inside. Everyone, please come in."
In the hall, Zhao Ji had just sat on the main seat when he suddenly saw Cao Bin.
He couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then he laughed and said:
"Juncai is here too? It's rare to see you here!"
"I see that your Washi has left a lot of space empty. Why don't you continue to build it?"
Seeing his worried expression, Cao Bin couldn't help but secretly complained, and quickly stood up and saluted:
"The grassroots have not yet decided how to build it, so they have put it on hold for the time being and let His Highness worry about it."
Zhao Ji smiled and said, "You did a wonderful job in that tile shop. It would be a pity to leave it alone like this."
"If you are short of money, just come to me. I can buy a share and help you build a good house!"
Cao Bin already knew that he had no good intentions, so he nodded and said:
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. If the common people have thought about it, they will definitely ask His Highness for help."
Zhao Ji then nodded with satisfaction, glanced around the crowd and said:
"Today is Miss Shishi's birthday. The people here must be literati. Do you have any poems to send to Miss Shishi?"
