It is said that Zhuge Dan and his friends were separated for many days, but today they finally got together, so everyone was in high spirits.
Wei Lie kept chattering in everyone's ears, showing off and boasting about his newly-acquired sword technique of "Eight Horses and Divine Movement".
Fu Gu, who loves books and slips like his life, consulted with Xun Can, who has a long history of family studies and is proficient in Taoist classics and Yin-Yang Yili, while everyone was drinking tea and chatting. Cao Cao, who has dabbled in various classics, Xi will also discuss and talk with the two from time to time.
Zhuge Dan substituted tea for wine and started drinking with friends who had been away for many days.
In Qingqing Garden, a clear and sad piano sound sounded at this moment.
If you are a regular visitor to this piece, you will definitely be able to deduce from the fingering and the sound that it was played by the oiran girl Qie Fangsheng.
But today’s song is something that no one has heard before.
Just when all the guests on the third floor were immersed in the music of the piano, a plaintive song like a lonely goose blended into the music.
This is the singing voice of another oiran girl, You Linger. And the song she sang was also a new song.
"The peacock flies southeast and lingers for five miles."
After hearing this sad and quiet opening, everyone's minds were drawn to this story.
Qingqingyuan, which was originally a little noisy, suddenly became quiet at this moment.
Zhuge Dan had never been involved in folk songs, so he couldn't figure out where this amazing piece of music came from. He was curious and couldn't help but ask:
"Is there a source for this song?"
Fu Gu, who was proficient in books and poetry, smiled slightly and said:
"This song is a folk song popular in Lujiang County in the south of the Yangtze River. Its name is: Peacock Flying Southeast."
"The peacock flies southeast..."
Zhuge Dan nodded, still a little confused.
Cao Xi, who seemed to be thinking of something from the past, and was slightly lost in thought, also smiled and said:
"Yes, it's a peacock flying southeast. There is a story hidden in this song."
"oh?"
When Zhuge Dan heard that this song had a story, his interest suddenly became more intense. He broke the casserole and asked to the end, and continued:
"What story can Brother Cao tell you?"
Cao Xi took a sip of the sweet and bitter hot tea and thought about it for a while before answering Zhuge Dan:
"This story is a long one. My father told it to me and my brothers when I was a child."
"Oh, General Zidan?"
When everyone heard this, they seemed slightly surprised. After all, who would have thought that General Cao Zhen, Cao Zidan, who seemed carefree and heroic after spending half his life on the battlefield, would tell his son such a touching and pathos story.
Zhuge Dan looked even more curious.
Cao Xi smiled and continued:
"This story is about the current events in the Jian'an period at the end of the Han Dynasty. At that time, my father was just a young man. And uncle Cao Wenlie, at that time, was still studying the art of war, strategy, literary talent and martial arts from the great Confucian scholar in the south of the Yangtze River. And speaking of This story must be told about another disciple of this great Confucian."
Hearing this, Zhuge Dan couldn't help but ask:
"General Cao Wenlie, known as the Thousand Mile Horse of the Cao Family, is one of the best in our Wei clan. The great scholar and other disciples must not be ordinary people, and they will definitely be able to compete with General Cao Wenlie!"
Cao Xi nodded and said:
"What Brother Gongxiu said is absolutely true. This Jiangnan scholar not only taught Uncle Wen Lie a disciple, he also had another bright and proud disciple. And this person was the one who defeated Liu Xuande's 700-mile Battalion before. Lu Yi and Lu Boyan, the princes-in-law of Soochow who became world-famous in one battle."
Everyone suddenly realized:
"I see, this Lu Boyan is indeed not an ordinary person, he is indeed an outstanding talent!"
Cao Xi continued:
"At that time, Uncle Wen Lie and Lu Boyan were studying in the south of the Yangtze River. At that time, Yuan Shu, Yuan Gongli, Ji Ling, Lei Bo and a group of arrogant soldiers occupied Huainan and searched for anointing. They were not satisfied, so they sent a temporary Sun Ce and Sun Bofu, the powerful generals attached to him, led ten thousand elite soldiers from Huainan to storm Lujiang County, which was like a paradise under the rule of Lujiang Prefect Lu Kang.
Thinking about Lujiang County, under the governance of Governor Lu, where chickens and dogs hear each other and the houses are not closed at night, it is really a fairyland on earth in troubled times. It's a pity that no matter how good Lujiang is, it can't withstand the fierce attack of Sun Bofu and the ten thousand elite soldiers. After Lujiang City was destroyed, Lu Gong committed suicide in the city, while his young and intelligent grandson Lu Yi was missing for a while. "
Zhuge Dan became very curious and wanted to get to the bottom of the matter. Cao Xi took a leisurely sip of tea, wanting to show off and whet everyone's appetite. After he tasted the tea, he continued to raise his hand and talk:
"There is a legend that Lu Yi was rescued by a capable junior official under Lu Kang named Jiao Zhongqing. There were many twists and turns during this period that even my father and uncle Wen Lie had no way of knowing. I I don’t even know why. Let’s just talk about today’s song. It happens to be sung by Jiao Zhongqing and his wife Liu Lanzhi.
It is said that later, in the middle of the Jian'an period, the Liu family, the wife of Jiao Zhongqing, a minor official in Lujiang Prefecture, was sent away by Zhongqing's mother because she was not loved by Jiao's mother. The Liu family's daughter vowed not to marry. His mother's family also forced her to remarry the fifth son of Li Shu, the new governor of Lujiang. Although Liu Lanzhi was divorced by Jiao's mother, she and Jiao Zhongqing were in love with each other, so they vowed to die.
On the day she was about to remarry, she drowned and died. When Zhongqing heard about it, he also hanged himself in the courtyard tree. At that time, people hurt him, so I wrote this poem. "
After hearing this story told by Cao Xi, Zhuge Dan and the other young masters at the table were all sighing. Although everyone has read a lot of poetry and books, all they have studied are the Analects of Confucius, poetry, and books, but they have only a cursory understanding of Yuefu and folk songs.
Zhuge Dan asked curiously:
"Then who wrote this poem?"
Cao Xi smiled and said:
"Xi also has no idea who actually wrote this poem."
At this time, in the Qingqing Garden, the music and music suddenly started to rise, the silk and bamboo were playing, the long sleeves fluttered, and the music was filled with music. The oiran You Ling'er began to sing the song Peacock Flying Southeast:
"The thirteenth can weave, the fourteenth learn how to tailor clothes. The fifteenth can play the konghou, the sixteenth recite poetry. The seventeenth is a gentleman's wife, and her heart is always miserable."
After listening to You Ling'er's sentimental singing, many drinkers who had heard this story had tears in their eyes and blood in their hearts.
"Since you are a government official, you must abide by your integrity. I keep my concubine empty, and rarely see each other. The cock crows while weaving, and there is no rest every night. I cut off five pieces in three days, so I think it is too late. It is not because I am late for weaving. , Jun’s wife is in trouble! I can’t be driven around, and I’m left with nothing to do. Then I can send you back in time, grandma.”
When Zhuge Dan heard this, he sighed deeply, raised his tea cup and drank it all in one gulp.
When the government officials heard about it, they said to my mother in the hall: "My son has lost his fortune, so I am lucky to have this wife again." We share the same pillow and mat with our hair, and we are friends in the underworld. We have worked together for two or three years, but it has not lasted long. If a woman's behavior is not skewed, why should her intentions not be thick? "
After hearing this, Xun Can, who had always been heartless, smiled and nodded:
"This Jiao Zhongqing is also a man who values love and justice."
You Ling'er waved her long sleeves and continued to sing the heart-wrenching lament:
"...My boss has a virtuous daughter, and she names herself Qin Luofu. She is extremely pitiful, and my mother is praying for you. Send her quickly, and be careful not to leave her behind!"
The chief official knelt down and said, "Fu Weiqi's mother. If you send this woman away now, she will never be taken back again!"
Hearing this, many of the guests couldn't help but look sad.
Indeed, under the influence of this fine wine and mournful songs, even a hard-hearted man will involuntarily soften his heart.
"The rooster crows in anticipation of dawn, and the bride puts on her full makeup. Wearing my embroidered skirt, everything is in order. Silk shoes are under her feet, and her head is tortoiseshell. Her waist is as plain as silk, and her ears are full of bright moonlight. Her fingers are like peeled onion roots. , It’s like you have Zhu Dan in your mouth. You make delicate steps, which are unparalleled in the world.
…
The officials' horses are in front, and the bride's carriage is behind. It is faintly hidden at the entrance of the main road. They dismounted and got into the carriage, lowered their heads and whispered together: "I swear not to be separated from you, sir, and I will return home for now. I am going to the mansion now and will return soon. I swear to God that I will not let you down!"
The bride said to the official: "I am so grateful for you! If you see the record, I hope you will come soon. You are like a rock, and I am like pampas grass. The pampas grass is like silk, and the rock has no transfer."
When Zhuge Dan heard this, he couldn't help but drink the tea in the cup and sighed:
"A good king should be regarded as a rock, and a concubine should be regarded as a pampas grass! Good poems and good feelings should be revealed!"
Xuncan just silently listened to the ethereal singing and was lost in thought. He seemed to be recalling some past events and looking forward to some good things tomorrow, without saying anything.
"...The government official returned home and went to the church to pay homage to his mother: "It's windy and cold today, the cold wind destroys the trees, and the frost freezes the orchids in the courtyard. The son is not here today, and his mother is behind him alone. Don't blame ghosts and gods for pretending to be a bad plan! Life is like a Nanshan stone, with all four bodies healthy and straight! "
Hearing that there was a separation between lovers here, the female guests in the pavilion, who were disguised as men, wiped away their tears involuntarily. It really turned out that "the whole house is full of men, all acting like daughters."
"On that day, the cows and horses were neighing, and the bride entered the green hut. After dusk, I was about to die, and I was alone and determined for the first time. I am destined to die today. My soul will be gone and my body will remain forever! I took off my skirt, took off my silk shoes, and walked to the clear pond.
When the government officials heard about this, they knew they would never leave. Wandering under the tree in the courtyard, hanging from the southeast branch.
The two families requested to be buried together, and they were buried together near Huashan Mountain. Pines and cypresses were planted on the east and west, and sycamores were planted on the left and right. The branches cover each other, and the leaves communicate with each other. There is a two-flying bird in it, which is named Yuanyang. They raise their heads and sing to each other, reaching the fifth watch every night. Pedestrians stopped to listen, and the widow became hesitant. Thank you to future generations, please be careful and don’t forget. "
After the oiran You Ling'er and Qie Fangsheng finished playing a long song, they were both overcome with grief and burst into tears.
Just after the song ended, and everyone was feeling sad for the person in the song, a loud applause came from a private seat on the second floor, and everyone couldn't help but turn around and look up.
I saw a richly dressed young man, surrounded by a group of young people who showed their prowess or wisdom, slowly came to the Xuanlan, and stared at the oiran girl You Ling'er who was singing on the stage downstairs. , asked loudly:
"Miss You Ling'er, would you please come to the pavilion and have a drink with Mr. Cao?"
