Speaking of Li Chun Yuan, also known as Qing Qing Yuan, it was built by a wealthy businessman who called himself uncle after Sima Yi and Chen Qun presided over the new market in Luoyang in recent years.
Although this place is currently the most luxurious Red Mansion and Chu Pavilion in Luoyang, it rarely does any superficial business. Instead, it is famous for the elegance of singing, dancing and orchestral music.
Red railings, colorful lights hanging.
This place is indeed an elegant place, not like what he imagined, soaked in rouge, pink sleeves and fluttering red sleeves. Only then did Gao Xun feel relieved.
While Xun Can led Wei Lie, Zhuge Dan, Gao Xun, and Fu Gu to the second floor, he explained to them the novelty of this place:
"Speaking of the boss of Qingqingyuan, he is a mysterious figure. No one knows his name and family background. Some people say that he is a dwarf with a wretched appearance and an unshaven beard. Others say that he appears to be a talented man. Although he is not confused in his recent years, But the jade trees are facing the wind. Who knows which is true or false?"
At this time, on the second floor, a lean and capable waiter saw the brightly dressed Xun Can and his party, and he suddenly smiled. He immediately arranged a bright and spacious seat by the window for the five of them, and then greeted:
"Young masters, are you here today to drink wine and throw pots, or to enjoy a dance?"
Xun Can, who is already a regular visitor, smiled and said:
"I'm going to be the host today. I'll serve three measures of sake first. After my brothers and I have a good drink, it won't be too late to listen to music."
The clerk had a smile on his face, nodded, and was about to go down to make arrangements. Xun Can suddenly waved and said with a smile:
"Wait a minute, little brother. Today, Xuncan wants to invite the top star of Guiyuan, Miss Xiao Xuanxue, to play the piano. It would be great if we could invite Miss Qie Fangsheng to come with us. Is that okay?"
The man said with a smile on his face: "Don't worry, Mr. Xun, Miss Xiao and Miss Qi have not yet made an appointment today, so please, please."
Xun Can smiled and threw a piece of broken silver over, and said with a smile: "In that case, let's go."
The guy got the money, smiled happily, and went downstairs to make arrangements with a lot of thanks.
"Brother Xun, I think this guy is quite familiar with you. It seems that you are a regular visitor here." Wei Lie said with a smile.
Xun Can smiled heartily, took the wine spoon handed by the bartender, filled the wine bottles for the four of them, and replied:
"Speaking of this guy, he is an interesting person. His name is Zhang Bolun. He is the right-hand man of Qin Mo, the second-in-command in Lichun Court. The uncle, the first-in-command, and the second-in-command, Qin Mo, are usually like dragons but never come to an end. Yes, therefore, on weekdays, all hospitality matters in this courtyard are arranged by Zhang Bolun alone. Come, have a drink."
Wei Lie, Zhuge Dan, Gao Xun, and Fu Gu all raised their glasses in response, and the five of them drank from one bottle.
Zhuge Dan laughed and said: "A little boy can keep this huge Lichun Courtyard in order. This Zhang Bolun is not easy at all!"
When Wei Lie heard this, he couldn't help but laugh. He teased Zhuge Dan and said, "Why are you thinking of opening a government to manage things so soon after your retirement?"
"Go, go, noisy!" Zhuge Dan laughed and scolded Wei Lie, "Where have you ever heard of a small minister opening a mansion?"
Zhuge Dan entered the Imperial Academy earlier than others, so he was about to pass the exam and become a doctor.
Fu Gu looked envious. He held up his wine and said with a smile, "I am now a minister, and I will be able to ascend to the Emperor's Hall in the future. With the talents of my eldest brother, I can start a government and manage affairs. It's a good idea!"
Among the ministers who serve as ministers, they can become ministers after serving for one year. After serving for three years, they can become ministers, which can be regarded as officially serving in Taige. For a scholar, this was a meteoric rise.
"Thank you, Brother Fu, come and drink this bottle with you!"
After Zhuge Dan heard this, he was very pleased. The two of them clinked their wine bottles and drank the wine in one gulp.
Not long after, a brief burst of noise came from both the second and first floors of the courtyard. Then, everyone held their breath at the same time, and the entire attic suddenly became extremely quiet.
Xuncan laughed quietly and said:
"Brothers, two oiran girls are here..."
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"Ding bell, jingle bell..."
After more than an hour of training, Yu Huan was able to successfully complete 'Ming He Luan'.
Listening to the uniform and steady rhythm of the bells, and the majestic Yu Huan standing on the car, whipping his horse, like a majestic little general, Xia Houxuan showed a satisfied smile.
"Tiger, I didn't expect your progress to be so rapid. It seems that you can learn the song 'Chasing Water' today."
"Really?" Yu Huan was so excited that he almost danced on the carriage.
Xia Houxuan nodded, flew onto the white bird, and said with a smile:
"Let's go to Luoshui!"
"Drive!" Yu Huan, who was full of fighting spirit, raised his whip and drove his chariot southward.
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“There is a beautiful woman in the southern country, as beautiful as a peach or a plum.
Travel to the north bank of the river in the morning and stay in Xiaoxiangjun in the evening.
At this time, beauty is thin, but who can make white teeth?
As the years pass by, glory cannot be relied upon for long. "
In Qingqing Garden and Lichun Courtyard, on the pavilions and between the columns, whether they are talented princes or servants in white, they all seem to be isolated from the world, drifting into a fairyland, and are intoxicated.
In the center of the pavilion, on the broad table and between the curtains, the oiran Xiao Xuanxue was stroking the plain qin, playing the sound of fairy music like flowing clouds rushing through ravines, clear springs and flowing stones.
Another oiran, a friend as famous as Xiao Xuanxue, Qie Fangsheng, stood beside Xiao Xuanxue, singing the famous poem of His Highness Cao Zhi, King of Yongqiu, with a voice that sounded like a luan and a phoenix.
Xun Can, who has always been affectionate and sincere, burst into tears when he heard this song.
The beauty in the song seems to be right in front of me, within reach, but yet out of reach.
The redwood tree in my memory is like the blazing morning glow, reflecting the redness of my heart and face.
After the song was played, Xiao Xuanxuehao was seen waving her wrist lightly. Outside the curtain, Zhang Bolun saw him and ran over immediately.
After a while, Zhang Bolun walked out of the curtain and looked towards Xun Can and his party.
"Miss Xuanxue, I would like to invite Mr. Xun Can to come downstairs for a chat. I wonder if you can show me your favor and move your jade toe a little?"
As soon as Zhang Bolun said this, after a moment of silence, all the drinkers in the hall were in an uproar. What they didn't expect was that the oiran Xiao Xuanxue, who had never met the drinkers and was rarely seen no matter how many princes, emperors and grandsons spent thousands of dollars, actually took the initiative today. He proposed to meet this concubine of the Xun family who was not considered the most prominent!
At this moment, people including Zhuge Dan, Wei Lie, Gao Xun, and Fu Gu were all full of curiosity and confusion. The eyes of more people were full of jealousy, envy, and even hatred.
They don't understand.
Including Xun Can, he himself didn't understand.
Only Xiao Xuanxue understands. Two years ago, I was not an oiran girl. She may never forget that cheerful and handsome young man who stood up for herself who was living on the street and being bullied.
One is a momentary mood, the other is full of emotions.
At this time, Xun Can, who was attracting everyone's attention, stood up.
However, he did not run all the way downstairs to have a drink with the oiran girl as everyone imagined.
He was very peaceful at this moment. He was usually very passionate, but at this moment he was like a flat lake.
"Thank you Miss Xiao for your kindness. Xun Can was drunk today. He is afraid that he will lose his manners and be rude to the beautiful lady after drinking. Xun Can takes his leave."
In this way, under the astonished eyes of Zhuge Dan, Wei Lie, Gao Xun, and Fu Gu, under the surprised eyes of everyone, and under the angry looks of Liu Yizhen and Li Nie, the two men in charge of force in Lichun Academy, who are known as Shuangsha, Xuncan stood up, threw a piece of silver on the table, and walked downstairs.
In the distance, among the curtains, the man in white seemed to be letting out a long and subtle sigh, as if he had been mourning for a thousand years.
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The Marquis Mansion in Changling Township.
In Linzhixuan, the east hall where Xia Houxuan lived, twelve-year-old Xia Houyu was in front of his brother's desk, dipping a wolf brush in ink and practicing calligraphy stroke by stroke on the silk paper.
Outside the building, Bi Han looked at his child with relief.
Not long after, a maid came to the east hall:
"Mrs. Han, the young master is driving a chariot with Marquis Yishou Ting by the Luoshui River to enjoy the water scenery. Miss Yuanrong...oh, Mrs. Sima, today I went to Baima Temple with Mr. Sima to pray for blessings."
"So, Mr. Cao Xi, how is he doing now?"
The maid laughed and said, "I was forced to go to the outskirts of the city by Miss Wei Yuan to release paper kites."
Bihan smiled, his eyes full of gentleness and gentleness. My husband and his wife are far away in Jiangling at the moment, so how can I not pay more attention to their children?
"I understand. Go and tell the kitchen to prepare some pastries for Xuan'er that he likes."
Bihan glanced at his Yu'er from the corner of his eyes, and then ordered:
"Steam some more rice bait."
"Yes, Mrs. Han."
The maid took the order and left the east hall.
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Zhuge Dan, who was about to be promoted to the position of Minister of Medicine, received a new task.
A few months ago, in order to prepare for the southern tour, His Majesty ordered Du Ji and Du Bohou, the Minister of Finance, to supervise the construction of the dragon boat. After a few months, the construction of the dragon boat has been completed.
What Zhuge Dan has to do now is to rush to the place where the dragon boat is docked in Taoshui and help Du Ji and Du Shangshu launch the boat to test it.
This is a task assigned to me by my teacher Le Yang. Because Master Leyang is considered Du Shangshu's disciple, so he can be considered his master.
Taohe is only three to five hours away from Luoyang City. Zhuge Dan rode his horse for half a day and was already not far from Taohe.
Looking from a distance, Zhuge Dan saw an old man with gray hair, wearing imperial robes with emblems and a Jinxian crown on his head, and a group of followers.
At this moment, they were looking at the tall dragon boat in the Tao River from a distance.
Zhuge Dan knew that this old man was Du Ji and Du Shangshu whom he wanted to meet.
"I met Du Shangshu in my late life."
Zhuge Dan dismounted his horse from a distance, walked to Du Ji, and bowed before him.
Du Ji, who was quite a Confucian man, nodded happily after seeing this distinguished and respectful late student:
"Are you a disciple of Dr. Le, a disciple of the Langya Zhuge family?"
"It's Zhuge's birthday who was born late."
Du Ji nodded and said to a young man next to him:
"Uncle Wu, in the future I will have more contact with young talents like Dan, and I will also learn more and shine on my family."
"I will follow my father's teachings!" The young man said with a respectful bow.
Only then did Zhuge Dan realize that this young man was Du Ji's heir, Du Shu and Du Wubo.
"Brother Wu was born."
"Brother Gongxiu, you're welcome."
Du Shu returned the gift to Zhuge Dan without being humble or arrogant.
"In this case, without further ado, let's start testing the ship for His Majesty."
Du Ji said.
"Du Shangshu is already old. Let us juniors do things like ship trials."
Zhuge Dan felt that it would be inappropriate for Du Ji to test the ship personally, so he suggested it.
Du Ji smiled and stroked his long beard and said: "Your Majesty, you are wrong to say this. Since you are supervising the construction of the dragon boat for Your Majesty, you should personally ensure that everything is flawless, so that you can live up to His Majesty's trust."
When Zhuge Dan saw what Du Ji said, he stopped insisting.
In this way, everyone boarded the dragon boat.
Although this ship is not like the legendary fighting ship that is higher than the city wall, it is still very tall and majestic.
While several people were observing the performance of the dragon boat in the dragon boat, suddenly a storm suddenly rose, and the originally rock-steady dragon boat began to shake!
"Quick, get to the shore!"
But before the charioteer could stop the boat, he was thrown off the boat!
After the charioteer fell into the water, the boat rocked even more violently. With a 'pop', Zhuge Dan also fell into the pottery water!
A biting coldness surrounded Zhuge Dan, and mouthfuls of cold water poured into Zhuge Dan's mouth. The accompanying Hu Benlang drove a boat and began to rescue the drowning people in the pottery water.
A strong hand grabbed Zhuge Dan's hand.
"Don't worry about me, go and save Du Bohou, hurry up... cough cough, save Du Bohou quickly,..."
A cold wave hit, and Zhuge Dan lost consciousness.
