The largest private room in Xiangsi Pavilion, "Yi Anting", has always been reserved by Mr. Bai.
Of course Mr. Bai is also present today, but he is not the "protagonist". The person sitting in Mr. Bai's place in the past is none other than Ji Jushan, the popular figure who has been next to the fifth prince Qi Dan recently.
After Yang Qingzheng provided a list of names to the fifth prince, Qi Dan gave Ji Jushan the task of recruiting these people - on the one hand, because with his status, it was difficult for him to find these people all over the world in person, and on the other hand, it was difficult for him to find these people all over the world in person. I also want to consider Ji Jushan’s ability.
From receiving the order to gathering all these people in the capital, Ji Jushan only spent a little more than a month. Regardless of the time these people spent traveling all the way to the capital, Ji Jushan's execution ability can be said to be very strong, not to mention his He did not extend the invitation to everyone in the name of "Fifth Prince", which shows that his eloquence is really quite powerful.
These people arrived in the capital in order, but those who came first also saw something unusual from Ji Jushan's generous banquet and attentive reception. When they inquired again, they found out that Ji Jushan was now working with the fifth prince. Of course he couldn't hide this matter, and Ji Jushan didn't need to hide it. He openly admitted that he had extended an olive branch to them on behalf of the fifth prince - there was only one thing he needed to hide, which was Young Master Bai and the fifth prince. Actually a person.
This is the first banquet for talented people from all over the list to gather in the capital. Qi Dan himself said that it would be arranged in Xiangsi Pavilion. Otherwise, he would not have dared to take these people to the brothel even if Ji Jushan had the courage to do so.
Xiangsi Pavilion has good wine, delicacies, beauties, and countless splendor and wealth. These things are great temptations for the world, and Qi Dan wants to see with his own eyes what these people do when they face temptation. Performance.
Those who can still sit calm and look normal in the face of sugar-coated beauties and drunken women are still useful, but those who can't control themselves after eating two ounces of yellow soup and being accompanied by red and pink skeletons... don't mention it, this kind of people are considered No matter how smart or capable you are, you will fall behind at some point - and what Qi Dan fears most is falling behind.
If the people below you lose their chains, the people above you will lose their heads.
Unlike his old enemy who likes to "shit on the wall and make a fuss", Qi Dan is not a person who likes to have a sense of presence, even though his appearance and demeanor represent to a certain extent " The word "eye-catching" was used, but he was still willing to watch the various behaviors of all living things in silence, especially in the situation in front of him.
As the host, Ji Jushan of course introduced Mr. Bai to everyone, but he just scrawled "Mr. Bai is the owner of our private room and is also my good friend" and it ended. The purpose of this sentence was nothing more than that. This is to give Qi Dan a very reasonable reason to stay on the court and observe.
At this moment, in the Anting Pavilion, everyone has just introduced themselves to each other. Ji Jushan is entertaining everyone enthusiastically, drinking and drinking, changing glasses, and a good show is going on.
"Brother Ji, Mr. Bai." The man who spoke was wearing an indigo gown embroidered with gold and silver threads. Although his appearance was ordinary, his skin was extremely delicate, and his temperament was very different from the others. His tone was neither humble nor overbearing: "Thank you, both of you. I would be very grateful for the invitation to the banquet. Zhang will propose a toast to you both."
This one is one of the four recommended by Yang Qingzheng to the fifth prince. His name is interesting. His surname is Zhang Die Wenwen. Zhang Wenwen was born into a wealthy family, and his father was said to be a wealthy businessman in the southwestern region of Sheng Kingdom. Zhang Wenwen had learned from his father how to behave in the world since he was a child, and he had been influenced by many things. His background is quite good, so he doesn't really care whether his position as Jinshi has been replaced by someone else. Since he failed the exam, he can go back home and take over the inheritance passed down to him by his father, and he came to the capital this time to It was to purchase a batch of goods, and it was just a way to accept Ji Jushan's invitation, but since he heard that Ji Jushan was someone close to the prince, he also stayed. After all, if you can get to know the current prince, it will be of great benefit to your future and your family's industry.
Zhang Wenwen is undoubtedly a person who has seen the world, and as a guest, he also knows how to give face to the host. When he saw that other people were either busy eating and drinking, or seemed a little reserved, he took the initiative to propose a toast to the two hosts Ji and Bai, and he started by saying, Several other people also reacted, and they followed suit by raising their glasses.
After a lively toast, Ji Jushan, as the organizer of the banquet, also spoke: "Brothers, Ji is honored to accept Ji's invitation to come to the capital. In recent days, you should also It is clear that the person assigned to invite you is none other than the fifth prince of our dynasty."
These words are undoubtedly a wake-up call to these people and let them know the purpose of today's meal.
Ji Jushan continued: "His Royal Highness heard that you are all very talented people, so he developed a lot of love for talents. However, when brothers enter the gate of Prince Zhao's Mansion, Ji must also consider in advance whether you have real talents and learning. .”
After he finished speaking, he paused deliberately and observed everyone's expressions. Seeing that no one raised any objections, he continued: "Everyone, please take a look at this Anting. With the various decorations in this Anting, How about writing a poem for each object?"
After everyone heard this, they immediately looked around this extremely luxurious Anting. They each selected some favorite things and began to think about it silently in their hearts.
After a while, someone said: "I've done it."
When these words came out, everyone was shocked. How long did it take for this person to complete it? They all looked at this person and saw that this person was Lu Chongya, who was usually quite dull and honest.
"In that case, please come." Ji Jushan also heard that although Lu Chongya was not good at words, he was quick-thinking and had the ability to breathe into his breath. He had to see it today.
Lu Chongya bowed his hands to everyone and said in a deep voice: "The eight-hundred-foot peak is so high that it has been wasted for forty years. The waves hit the river and the river was crossed. The bright moon shines on the ditch but not on the river. The wind is good and evil."
Lu Chongya recited the words in a deep voice and pointed with his hand. Everyone saw the direction he was pointing and knew what the title was.
There are eight screens in this pavilion, the four in the east are painted with "Landscape, Wind and Moon", and the four in the west are embroidered with "Flowers, Birds, Fish and Insects". Lu Chongya's upper half of the screen is broken, and each sentence corresponds to one of the four screens on the east. It cannot be said that there is talent.
If it is nothing to say that the four screens are just corresponding to the landscape, wind and moon, Ji Jushan actually tasted a different meaning from them - hearing this half of the poem made him overwhelmed with sadness and sorrow, and he only lamented Lu Chongya's experience and How similar I am!
Disciples from a poor family fought against the waves, rowed against the current, and went through many ups and downs over mountains and ridges, but in the end, all their efforts were wiped out by a single stroke from above. After decades of hard study, in the end, they were overwhelmed by the depthless " "Smelly water ditch" was used as a wedding dress, and it was really as uncomfortable as experiencing a continuous rain first and then a headwind.
Thinking of this, Ji Jushan couldn't help but cheer for Lu Chongya's shooting.
When Lu Chongya heard Ji Jushan applauding him, his confidence soared, and he pointed to the four screens in the west - the second half of his poem was themed after flowers, birds, fish and insects.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, another person's voice sounded - He Yuanlong originally wanted to use these eight screens as his theme, but while he was thinking hard, he was overtaken by Lu Chongya. Seeing that Lu Chongya painted landscapes, wind and moon on the top, he decided to The first thing that caught people's attention was Lu Chongya's work, and then he began to recite the lyrics: "The kites fluttering in the sky are chirping, and the butterflies are graceful. Flowers... flowers..."
He Yuanlong was eager to grab the words. After reading the first sentence, he couldn't think of what to say in the second half of the sentence. He felt anxious for a while, but he just kept "flowering".
It can also be seen from his first two sentences that his poems are only embroidery content on the surface of the screen and do not have many profound connotations. Compared with Lu Zhi's articles and thoughts, it can be said to be inferior.
Everyone's eyes were focused on him. He Yuanlong felt even more nervous and ashamed, and his mouth and brain turned into a ball of mush. At the critical moment, Zhang Wenwen stepped in and gave him a round sentence, completing the words: "Silver screen." Tens of thousands of branches are soaked in green, a few spots of red burn in the golden silk, and one end stirs up the waves."
Zhang Wenwen didn't mean to wipe He Yuanlong's butt, but He Yuanlong's attitude was obviously a bit embarrassing, so he had better get over it quickly.
"Not bad." This shout of approval came from Bai Wugeng, for no other reason than the fact that Zhang Wenyuan's return was so beautifully written.
The silver screen contrasts with the golden silk, and the ten thousand branches stand out at a few points. The green immersion contrasts with the red scorching. The word immersed has water, and the word "burn" has fire. The scene of the swimming fish wagging their tails and disturbing the waves of the clear pond is vividly unfolded, and the best word used is the word "provoke".
In a poem written by the three of them, whether it was Lu Chongya's artistic conception or Zhang Wenwen's rhetoric, they all showed the power to overwhelm He Yuanlong. Several people couldn't help but murmur in their hearts - this year's second place ranking was too much... ...What's more, He Yuanlong wants to grab the words before others have finished speaking. This character is really a bit unsightly.
Shi Luo, who had not spoken at this time, also muttered leisurely: "I was in front of the palace to listen to the lectures, how could I want to assassinate Guangzhou? Several times in the Spring and Autumn Period, I was still a clown in the crowd. There are dogs, there are dogs, it turns out that there is a certain person in the seat."
Although the word Shi Luo is not neatly filled in, it is worthy of the name of "unruly". Almost everyone here knows that He Yuanlong was sent to Guangzhou in the north of the Great Wall when he angered Long Yan, but Shi Luo still didn't mention him by name, which made people very angry.
"You!" He Yuanlong's face turned red with anger, and he stared at Shi Luo as if he was about to retaliate. It was still Zhang Wenwen who was mediating here, but his tone was not very gentle either: "Brother He...it's a little ugly...brother Shi, You should also say less."
While Zhang Wenwen comforted the two of them, Ji Jushan also went out for a trip - these people were making an ugly noise, and His Highness could see it, so he, the host of the banquet, had to stabilize the situation, right? Not long after, Ji Jushan came back, and soon a row of seven beauties came in outside the door.
The fifth prince here was counting and still speechless. How did Ji Jushan arrange it? He brought seven girls to a room of six people, so who would take more of this one? Isn’t this just looking for embarrassment? It wasn't until he saw the last girl's face that he understood what was going on, but he was speechless for a while.
There was no problem with Ji Jushan's arrangement, but the last one to follow turned out to be... Zhu Zhao'er.
Although there are many beauties in Xiangsi Pavilion, Zhu Zhaoer is even more beautiful when walking among them. Not to mention her luxurious clothes and jewelry, her face is enough to eclipse these beauties.
Zhu Zhaoer didn't stop after entering Yianting. She walked to Bai Wugeng and sat down next to Bai Wugeng with a cold face. Then she said with a fake smile: "Zhaoer, a civilian girl, has met Mr. Bai."
The fifth prince wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, smiled and whispered: "Why are you here?"
"Hmph..." Zhu Zhaoer glared at Bai Wugeng: "You are allowed to come but I am not allowed to come?"
"My aunt..." Bai Wugeng clicked his tongue: "I'm not here... to mess around. Don't mess up the show I arranged."
Zhu Zhaoer curled her lips: "Hey...then I'll stay here and watch the show."
"These are all from Xiangsi Pavilion... It's not an exaggeration to say that they are maids. What's the matter with you being here like them?" Qi Dan was a little helpless, "Obey, go home quickly, I won't mess around. of."
"I don't care, what else do you mind?" Zhu Zhaoer was obviously a little sulky and poured a glass of wine to drink.
Of course, Qi Dan couldn't defeat Zhu Zhao'er, so he acquiesced to allow her to stay. However, the extra singer was summoned by He Yuanlong, and the hug attracted everyone's attention.
Fortunately, Ji Jushan was very eloquent, and Zhang Wenwen spared no effort in playing the role of peacemaker. The atmosphere was not as awkward as before. After three rounds of drinking, He and Shi, who had just been tit-for-tat, began to call themselves brothers.
Qi Dan had been observing the state of several people after drinking. Ji Jushan did not dare to lose his composure because he knew that His Highness was personally in charge. He would not drink if it was not someone else's toast. The beauty next to him didn't pay much attention to it and looked at the others nervously. The four invited guests had different expressions. Like Ji Jushan, Lu Chongya was not a womanizer. Firstly, he was already over forty and had a wife and children. Secondly, he seemed to have never experienced such a scene. He looked extremely reserved and at a loss. The singer next to him seemed to have never seen such a guest before, and was also a little at a loss. Zhang Wenwen and Shi Luo seemed to be people who often sing about the wind and the moon, and were much more at ease than Lu Chongya. It's just that Zhang Wenwen and the singer were chatting about something, but Shi Luo looked thoughtful and glanced at Bai Wugeng frequently. He Yuanlong is probably the worst drinker. I don’t know if this guy has never drank alcohol or seen women in Gwangju. Anyway, he has already lost his temper a bit by now. Not only does he talk a lot while drinking, he shows off his past to the singer. Being the second in the list, his hands were a bit dishonest. He supported the back of his head with his left hand and leaned sideways on the singer who was feeding him wine. His right hand wanted to reach into the clothes of another singer.
"I seem to know what you are going to do..." Zhu Zhaoer's anger subsided at this moment, and he turned his head and looked at Qi Dan, "You don't want to use these three people to deal with Ananda, do you?" Zhu Zhaoer knew that Qi Dan had been recently What are they busy with? She also knows that these are the people Yang Qingzheng selected for Qi Dan, but why are there three - obviously she did not include He Yuanlong in them.
Lu Chongya's ambition, Shi Luo's arrogance, and Zhang Wenwen's tact were all seen by Zhu Zhao'er, who had been hiding at the door and eavesdropping. She felt that these three people were used to spell out a congratulatory message.
"Congratulations to Nan are useful, and these three are also useful..." Qi Dan obviously also expelled He Yuanlong. He held the wine cup and said in a deep voice: "But among these people, He Yuanlong is really the best." It's hard to be a coward... but it's obvious that a man with no brains and only courage is a trap."
