Zhao Ji prides himself on his literary talents, so he naturally wants to take the opportunity to show off? So that he can capture Master Li's heart.
Asking other people now is actually looking for opportunities for yourself.
He didn't think that the people present could defeat him in this regard.
Just look at Cao Bin and you will know. Even if such a person is present, what kind of literary talents can the people sitting with him have?
Upon hearing Zhao Ji's inquiry, a handsomely dressed young man smiled proudly and said:
"For us, poetry is just something that comes easily. Since Prince Duan wants to hear it, I'll fill it in on the spot!"
This tone and demeanor made even Cao Bin admire him when he saw it.
This was the first time he had seen such an arrogant scholar.
When Zhao Ji saw this, he couldn't help but frowned, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
The young man in brocade pondered for a moment and chanted:
"The distant mountains have long eyebrows,
The thin willow waist is curly.
Put on your makeup and the spring breeze will come,
A smile is worth a thousand pieces of gold.
When returning to Fengcheng,
Talk to the brothel.
Looking at Yingchuan flowers everywhere,
Not as good as a teacher. "
The first chapter was filled out in an instant, and it was wonderful and appropriate to the occasion.
After Zhao Ji heard this, he was immediately confused.
This is Wang Zha, do I still dare to write it? Do your family members know that you are so awesome?
At this moment, the scholar next to Cao Bin also stood up and said, "I'll sing a song too!"
"When I meet my teacher today,
The cheeks are wine-red.
Outside the half-rolled curtains and the dim lights,
The dew is shining, and the smoke is curling up.
Hairpins and buns are thrown around, and you can’t afford to lean on anyone.
Playing tears and singing new lyrics.
Who knows how long the good times will last?
Melancholy lingers.
Just think of the wonderful dance and clear singing,
Return to the right, the autumn color sighs.
Only the painting building
The moon was bright at that time, and we took photos of each other in two places. "
After listening to this song, Zhao Ji suddenly became stunned, and even Cao Bin broke into a cold sweat.
Thank you for not showing off, otherwise I would have been slapped in the face.
These people are all great gods,
Each of the two poems is a work that can be handed down from generation to generation, and they were written in a blink of an eye.
It's so awesome.
After the scholar finished reading his poem, he looked at Zhao Ji and said:
"Why don't His Highness Prince Duan also write a poem for Miss Shishi and let us taste it?"
Zhao Ji suddenly started to sweat and waved his hands awkwardly:
"What you wrote is very good, so I won't write any more. I'll give Miss Shishi a painting to add some color to Miss Shishi's birthday."
When it comes to painting, he is no longer afraid. He has absolute confidence in himself.
However, the scholar waved his hand and said:
"Your Highness, most of us can't understand painting. I'm afraid if you paint it, it's just a secret."
"Not only will it insult your painting skills, but it will also waste time. How about you finish the painting and give it to Miss Shishi alone?"
Zhao Ji's painting skills were famous throughout the Song Dynasty, and these people also knew it.
If they were all watching his performance, how would he and others stand a chance?
At this time, Zhao Ji was so depressed that he was about to vomit blood. He just wanted to show off his talent. Why not give him a chance?
In desperation, Zhao Ji had no choice but to give up and said to Master Li:
"In this case, after I finish the painting, I can send it to my teacher alone."
Master Li nodded and said, "Thank you, His Highness Prince Duan."
When she saw everyone, she sometimes talked about poetry and lyrics, sometimes cited scriptures, and she was cool and relaxed. Only Cao Bin was constantly teased by Zhao Ji, who was ridiculed from various angles to gain a sense of superiority.
It made her feel pity, but also quite unhappy.
Zhao Ji is not so graceless on weekdays, nor does he have any grudge against Cao Bin. It's just because everyone supports him on weekdays, so he doesn't need to take the initiative to gain a sense of superiority.
However, it was very different today. The literati present were all great poets, and he really couldn't compare with them.
In desperation, in order to express himself, he could only target Cao Bin. Who said he was ignorant and incompetent?
Just like in a class, the ones who bully the big fool the most are often the second fools.
When Zhao Ji asked Cao Bin that he didn't know who "Wen Feiqing" was and burst out laughing, Master Li finally couldn't help it anymore.
She saluted very solemnly and said: "Teacher, I would like to perform a song of 'Butterfly Lovers' with the young Marquis. I hope that the young Marquis will make it happen."
Upon hearing Master Li's request, everyone was stunned and looked at Cao Bin strangely.
Zhao Ji even murmured: "He can also play music?"
Seeing Master Li's serious invitation, Cao Bin did not deliberately keep a low profile. It would be hurtful to refuse again, so he nodded and said:
"I wonder what musical instruments we have here, Miss Shishi?"
Master Li quickly said: "I have pipa, zither, harp, flute, Xiao..."
Cao Bin waved his hand and said, "Then use the flute."
Li Shishi quickly asked the maid to take out a jade flute, and said with a blushing face: "Master, I will sing for the little Marquis!"
Cao Bin didn't pay attention, took the jade flute and tried the sound, then nodded to Master Li, knelt down and started playing slowly.
The soft and ethereal flute sound sounded, which immediately made everyone's hearts tremble.
Although not everyone present is proficient in music, they have been playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting all year round, and their appreciation level is extremely high.
As soon as it was played, everyone fell into lingering emotions.
As Master Li sang, some even shed tears.
When the music ended, the entire hall was silent. After a long while, the scholar next to Cao Bin wiped his tears and said with emotion:
"The most dejected person is just love!"
As he said that, he deeply bowed to Cao Bin:
"I said I only admired Brother Cao for his sincerity, but now I truly admire him."
"How can we get such a sincere feeling if we don't have a sincere heart? How can we get such a sincere feeling if we don't have a sincere feeling?"
"Today we found out who Brother Cao is, which shows how harmful rumors can be!"
Cao Bin didn't expect that just one song would convince him of everything from his skills to his personality, and he even changed his title.
I don't know whether I should say this man is simple, or whether I should say he is a man of temperament.
Another Confucian scholar shook his head and seemed to be still immersed in the music. He closed his eyes slightly and said:
“I don’t think any of the great musicians in the world are as impressive as Brother Cao!”
"Exquisite music, exquisite technique, and exquisite emotion, these are the three most extraordinary sounds!"
Among the crowd's exclamations, only Zhao Ji was the most embarrassed.
Just now, he had ridiculed Cao Bin in all directions for being an ignorant person. Unexpectedly, he was slapped in the face in the blink of an eye, with a "slap" sound.
When Master Li saw everyone praising Cao Bin so highly, he immediately beamed and became proud involuntarily.
As if she remembered something, she didn't forget to give Zhao Ji a look of disdain, which made him depressed.
Time passed quickly, and as everyone drank tea and chatted, the courtyard gradually turned orange and warm.
"Thank you all for coming to my master's birthday banquet. I'm very grateful. It's getting late now, and I'm a little tired..."
Everyone blinked and no one moved. They were all waiting for Master Li to leave someone alone so that they could have a night talk by candlelight.
Seeing this, Master Li said shyly, "Please forgive me for being rude, Master. I have to leave and change my clothes."
With that said, she got up and left the scene.
Seeing that everyone was still, Cao Bin stood up, stretched out and said, "I haven't chosen anyone, so what are you doing? I have to go."
The scholar next to him blinked and said:
"Brother Cao, if you are in a hurry, you can leave first. My legs are numb from sitting, so I have to wait for a while."
This was Cao Bin's first time participating in this kind of high-end game. Although he didn't quite understand it, he could guess that there was something fishy about it.
At this moment, a little maid came in, ran to Cao Bin and whispered:
"Little Marquis, please come with me!"
Cao Bin was stunned for a moment, then understood immediately. He was very excited and quickly followed the little maid.
The scholar next to him blinked in disbelief and said:
"Girl, you must have recognized the wrong person."
The maid glanced at him and said in confusion: "It's the young Marquis. What do you mean, young master?"
The scholar was immediately discouraged and murmured:
"I knew it was only Brother Cao."
"But why do I feel so sad? So sour?"
It wasn't just him. Seeing Cao Bin happily running towards the backyard as a little maid, everyone felt as if a vinegar shop had opened, sour and tasteless.
Zhao Ji's face was already a little ugly. He could accept it if Master Li chose some talents. After all, his performance today was not good.
But I never expected that a good piece of jade would be picked out by Cao Bin, a dandy. Isn't it just a piece of music? I didn’t even get a chance to show off my painting skills.
I really lost my old face today.
"snort!"
After thinking for a long time, the more he thought about it, the angrier and more jealous he became. He just snorted and walked away.
Not to mention how uncomfortable it was for others, Cao Bin was very relieved.
Following the little maid into Master Li's boudoir, she saw her sitting upright with a blush on her face.
Seeing this scene, Cao Bin's mouth felt a little dry, and he had already forgotten about offending Zhao Ji.
Master Li was shy and nervous as he said:
"Master has long wanted to entrust me with him for life, but I don't know if the young marquis is willing to accept it."
Cao Bin was embarrassed and sighed:
"It is said that the world of mortals is a sea of suffering, but with the invitation of my senior fellow apprentice, Cao has no choice but to go through fire and water. After all, if I don't go to hell, who will?"
Master Li rolled his eyes at him, full of resentment, but finally relaxed.
Then the white clouds broke through the moon, the thrush sang softly, and the spring breeze crushed...
