Not long after Li Chouxin and others entered the store, the waiter ran over.
"Sir, there is a little beggar coming outside. He is sitting by the wall. He seems to be following the big beggar who took the wooden sword in exchange for wine. Is he right outside?"
As soon as the waiter finished speaking, Li Chouxin knew it was Zhang Xiaopan, but he was very surprised. What was Zhang Xiaopan doing here?
Li Chouxin walked out with curiosity and walked towards Zhang Xiaopan.
When Zhang Xiaopan saw Li Chouxin coming over, he stood up and wanted to leave but didn't want to. Li Chouxin noticed something strange, grabbed Zhang Xiaopan's arm, and asked: "Xiaopan, why are you here? Are you here for me?"
Zhang Xiaopan was a little hesitant, not sure whether he should convey Pei Chen's meaning.
"Did your elder brother Pei Chen ask you to come?"
When Zhang Xiaopan heard this, he hurriedly said: "No, I came quietly with you myself, and it has nothing to do with Brother Pei Chen."
Looking at Zhang Xiaopan's appearance, Li Chouxin knew that Zhang Xiaopan was lying at this moment, knowing that he couldn't ask at this time, so he pulled Zhang Xiaopan to Fuman Building, saying that he wanted to treat Zhang Xiaopan to a good meal.
Zhang Xiaopan wanted to refuse, but was still dragged in by Li Chouxin.
Zhang Xiaopan sat next to Li Chouxin and looked around at the sisters sitting with him. His dirty face turned red in an instant. He had never seen such beautiful girls, and he began to feel uncomfortable all over.
Qinyin could see that Zhang Xiaopan was a little embarrassed, and joked: "Hey, what's wrong, little brother? Is your heartbeat too fast? Why is your face turning red?"
The others laughed loudly after hearing this, which made Zhang Xiaopan even more uncomfortable.
At this time Ziwei said: "Okay, okay, you two can just tease Brother Chouxin. These are still children."
Zhang Xiaopan glanced at Ziwei to express his gratitude.
"Aren't you going to buy me a drink? Come on!" Zhang Xiaopan could only turn his head to Li Chouxin, which relieved the embarrassment.
"Waiter, serve the wine and the food!"
After hearing Li Chouxin's call, the waiter immediately came over with good wine and food.
Zhang Xiaopan looked at the dishes on the table and swallowed unconsciously.
Li Chouxin looked at Zhang Xiaopan and said, "Eat it, it's enough for later."
Zhang Xiaopan was not polite, he just pulled off a chicken leg and put it in his mouth. Looking at Zhang Xiaopan devouring the food, several people felt a strange and unspeakable feeling. It was probably the first time for such a big child to eat such delicious food.
Li Chouxin took the opportunity to ask, "Is it really not Pei Chen who asked you to come?"
"I told you no, I came here on my own." After saying that, he stuffed a piece of braised pork into his mouth.
"Where's the wine? Aren't you going to treat me to a drink?" Zhang Xiaopan asked Li Chouxin.
"It's just you, what kind of wine do your children drink? You should be drunk after just one bowl!" Zhu Wei said.
Zhang Xiaopan looked at Zhu Wei and said, "Who are you looking down on? As long as there is wine, Brother Pei Chen will give me a taste. Who doesn't know how to drink?"
After hearing this, Li Chouxin poured a bowl for Zhang Xiaopan and said, "Don't tell all the secrets when you get drunk later. Don't say that I got you drunk."
Zhang Xiaopan didn't answer, he picked up the wine bowl and took a big sip, his face suddenly turned red from the spicy taste.
"Look, you just say you don't know how to drink, but you still want to show off your strength." Zhu Wei said.
Zhang Xiaopan glared at Zhu Wei, and then drank the remaining half of the bowl. After drinking, he did not speak in a hurry. Instead, he grabbed a handful of peanuts and stuffed them into his mouth, with a satisfied look on his face.
Everyone was worried that Zhang Xiaopan was drunk, but Zhang Xiaopan drank more and more vigorously. He drank three bowls of wine in a short time and his speech became slower.
At this time, Li Chouxin asked: "Xiao Pan, was it Pei Chen who asked you to come?"
Zhang Xiaopan shook his head and said nothing. He picked up the wine bowl and drank another bowl despite the obstruction of several sisters. At this time, Zhang Xiaopan began to feel a little floating, as if the people in the restaurant were also spinning.
Seeing Xiao Pan's dazed look, Li Chouxin asked again.
This time Zhang Xiaopan did not shake his head and said: "I don't know what Brother Pei Chen is thinking. Ever since I heard what Mr. Chouxin said, I agreed to compete with Mr. Chouxin." Of course, at this time, he had forgotten that Li Chouxin was sitting there. Beside yourself.
Li Chou was inevitably a little excited when he heard the news, and quickly asked: "Did you say when?"
Zhang Xiaopan said at this time: "Three days later in the evening, the temple will be destroyed in the east of the city."
Li Chouxin wanted to ask more questions, but found that Zhang Xiaopan was already drunk on the table.
Several people slowly started eating and drinking, waiting for Zhang Xiaopan to wake up.
Almost half an hour later, Zhang Xiaopan opened his eyes in a daze and muttered: "What time is it now? I still have to find food for Brother Pei!"
Li Chouxin patted Zhang Xiaopan and said, "If you need anything, tell the waiter. I'll pay for it!"
Zhang Xiaopan didn't ask for much, just a roast chicken and a pot of wine.
Li Chouxin looked at Zhang Xiaopan, who was rocking the roast chicken and wine pot, and asked, "Can you do it? Do you want me to take you back?"
Zhang Xiaopan blinked and saw clearly that it was Li Chouxin who was speaking. While saying no, he was thinking about whether he had leaked the news just now.
Then he staggered out of Fuman Building, but no matter how erratic his body was, the roast chicken and wine bottle in his hands were tightly held. Several people watched a slender figure wandering around and disappearing at the door. street.
Just as a few people were about to return to Fuman Building, a group of people suddenly appeared on the street, led by three men, followed by seven or eight women with heavy makeup, who were beating gongs and drums to promote a news.
"Dear neighbors and talented people! Tomorrow afternoon, the annual Xunyang Poetry Festival will be held in Qianxiuzhai! At that time, dignitaries, wealthy children, and literary talents in Xunyang City will come to participate in the grand event. If you still want to If you want to sign up, just find a small registration now! The registration fee is thirty taels of silver, regardless of price! By the way, in addition to the above, Qianxiuzhai also specially introduced a new oiran jade glaze this year, which is also unparalleled in elegance and talent. , if you miss it, you will regret it for the rest of your life!”
"What kind of event is this Xunyang Poetry Fair?" Li Chou turned around and asked the waiter.
Before the waiter could answer, Zhu Wei ran forward and stopped the person who was shouting.
Seeing that the person who came was a little girl, the man said: "Little beauty, no women have ever participated in our Qianxiu Zhai poetry party. If the little beauty wants to participate, why not join Qianxiu Zhai and become a little oiran? With the girl's beauty, It’s no problem!”
"Bah, bah, bah! You are the oiran! I'm here to sign up for my young master!"
"Your young master? Who is your young master? Whose name is he? Where is he now?" The man asked several questions in succession.
Zhu Wei also answered in one breath: "Yes, my young master wants to sign up. My young master's name is Mr. Chou Xin, and he is over there!" After Zhu Wei pointed her finger at Li Chou Xin, Li Chou Xin suddenly expressed surprise!
The man looked in the direction that Zhu Wei knew, and saw a handsome young man standing at the door of Fuman Tower, with several beauties in various poses behind him. It was really hard to understand that there were so many stunning beauties accompanying him. I also want to go to Qianxiu Zhai to join in the fun.
"Okay! Mr. Chouxin, thirty taels of silver tattoo!" The man was registering as he read, not forgetting to extend his hand to Zhu Wei.
Zhu Wei didn't do any ink, just took out thirty taels of silver and handed it to the man, and then returned to Li Chouxin.
Before leaving, the man did not forget to remind: "Young Master Chouxin! Please come on time to participate tomorrow. You will not be able to come in after the time, and the money will not be refunded." After that, he continued to promote towards the street in front. .
"Little Zhu Wei! What are you doing? It's all nonsense!" Li Chou said to Zhu Wei angrily and funny.
"Oh, Brother Chouxin, isn't this poem your strong point? Do you still remember how you wrote about my sister in Eling, something like 'Fine wine in Eling with crape myrtle, when will you come back from north to south...'? I'm very envious of Zhu Wei. You should write about me this time." After Zhu Wei finished speaking, Li Chouxin didn't say anything, but Ziwei's face suddenly became hot.
"Zhu Wei! Stop making trouble!" Ziwei suddenly said.
Zhu Wei said mischievously: "Sisters, as you can see, my sister is going to be very angry!"
At this time, Qin Yin Seyu and others next to him also said: "Isn't it? We can still vividly remember how romantic Brother Chouxin was at that time. I wonder when Brother Chouxin will write us into his poems." ?”
In an instant, there was jealousy in front of Fumanlou.
Li Chouxin did not rush to question Zhu Wei, but quickly changed the subject and asked the waiter about the Xunyang Poetry Club.
The waiter was a little amused, but he still maintained his professional ethics and replied: "Obviously, this Xunyang Poetry Fair is organized by Qianxiuzhai. It happens once a year. In fact, it is jointly organized by the government and Qianxiuzhai. Every year, different gimmicks are used to attract the public. The consumption of talented literati is actually to make money for them. However, this Xunyang Poetry Club is not without merit. Every year when literati meet, many famous poems are published, and the courtesan of Qianxiuzhai is indeed outstanding and charming. Thousands of kinds.”
Upon hearing this, Li Chouxin had a preliminary understanding of the Xunyang Poetry Club. Now that she had signed up, she had no choice but to go and participate.
When several girls saw that Li Chouxin decided to attend, they also wanted to go together to witness Li Chouxin's style. This stumped Li Chouxin. After all, even if several of them were dressed as men, their pretty features would be too eye-catching. In the end, Li Chouxin only agreed to take one person with him. , as for who it is, they will choose it before dawn.
Li Chouxin ran away quickly, returned to the room upstairs and closed the door. I could only hear a few girls still arguing over who should go with Li Chouxin, and for a long time they couldn't decide the reason.
Early the next morning, Li Chouxin was awakened by the knocking on the door of several girls.
When Li Chouxin went out, he saw that the six girls were all dressed up carefully and said, "Brother Chouxin, we have already selected them. This time, Shuyi will go with you. However, it is still early, so you have to promise us." It’s a matter of fact, otherwise it would be very easy for you.”
Li Chouxin was confused early in the morning. He thought it would be good to have a beauty by his side, but when he got annoyed, he was really annoyed. So he asked: "What's the matter?"
Zhu Wei rushed to say: "Before going to the poetry festival, you have to go shopping with us first, and you have to buy us new gifts!"
"Ah? Isn't it the same thing? These are clearly two things." Li Chouxin asked.
"Yes, that's a thing!" a girl retorted in unison.
Li Chou was helpless and had no choice but to agree.
Li Chouxin took several girls to wander around Xunyang Street. They agreed to buy one gift for each of them, but in fact, each of them was carrying more than one gift, which made Li Chouxin dumbfounded.
At noon, a few people finally returned to Fuman Building and took a short rest. After a simple lunch, Shuyi urged a few people to go back to the room to help him dress up. Although the few people were a little jealous, they still went back to the room with their little faces and Shuyi.
The waiter from the shop ran over at this time and said, "Master, you are so lucky. These girls surround you like this every day. You are really envious of others!"
"You little second brother, you really can't stand and talk without your back hurting. Didn't you see that I was in such a mess all morning?"
At this time, the waiter said: "Everything you enjoy must be paid first. Sir, I suggest you cheer up. After all, there is still Qian Xiuzhai's poem waiting for you."
Li Chouxin listened to the waiter's words, drank a glass of wine, and planned to go back to her room to repair for a while.
Not long after, Shuyi knocked on Li Chouxin's door and said, "Brother Chouxin! The poetry meeting is about to begin!"
Li Chouxin was very puzzled. When he went out and took a closer look at the person in front of the door, he realized that it was the meaning of the book. So the two of them walked towards Qian Xiuzhai talking and laughing, looking like two good friends.
In front of Qianxiu Zhai, there was a huge crowd, and they were all watching this grand event, but they were just joining in the fun. After all, only those who had paid and signed up could enter today. At this time, Li Chouxin also arrived in front of the door.
After the turtle man at the door checked the roster, Li Chouxin also walked in, and Shuyi behind him followed him in as his own book boy.
Entering Qianxiu Zhai, I was full of rouge. Today's poetry meeting is on the first floor. As soon as they entered the door, they saw the people in front of them looking for their seats according to the registration numbers. Li Chouxin glanced around and saw that the entire first floor except for a wall with the theme of Xunyang Poetry Meeting and There are three desks and seats, and the rest of the seats are lined up along both sides until Li Chouxin is in front of him.
Li Chouxin glanced at the seat in front of him. It was his number, so he sat on it. People walking in looked at Li Chouxin and shook their heads. They also said from time to time that no one would sit here in previous years. Everyone would just rush to sign up and get in. This person probably came to fish in troubled waters.
Some people also say that there are too many people signing up this year, so there is nothing wrong with sitting here.
But Li Chouxin didn't care, after all, he didn't sign up for it himself.
As everyone who entered had taken their seats, Shuyi looked around, lowered his head and said to Li Chouxin: "Master, Shuyi just took a look, I'm afraid there are seventy or eighty people participating in this poetry meeting, even the blind one." Wu Dabao is here, if you want to make a big splash, you have to show your strength!"
But Li Chouxin smiled and said, "Don't worry. Let's see how others behave first. We can just watch the fun."
"Don't you want to have a duel with the oiran?" Shuyi said.
Li Chouxin looked at the book and said, "Am I the kind of person who comes here just to see the oiran?"
Shuyi listened to Li Chouxin's words and pushed Li Chouxin with his knee.
At this time, the old bustard of Qianxiuzhai came out and announced the beginning of the poetry meeting.
Then a woman in a red shirt walked out from the side. This woman was graceful every step of the way. She had a curvy front and back, a slender figure, good looks, and a very charming red lip. She could be considered enchanting.
"The little girl Yu Liuli has met all the adults and talented people. The next poetry meeting will be hosted by the little girl. A new rule has been revised this year. Whenever the top three poems in the poetry meeting are won, Qian Xiuzhai will give out one hundred taels of them. Buy it and stick it outside for those who come and go to appreciate it."
"It turns out this is Yu Liuli. It seems to be really charming..."
"Yes, this figure and appearance are really stunning."
"If only this beauty could look at me one more time."
For a moment, everyone started praising Yu Liuli when they saw her.
At this time, Yu Liuli said: "Now, let me formally introduce today's judges. The first is Mr. Ouyang Qing from the capital of Xijing. I believe everyone has heard of his name. He has written more than 300 poems. He can be called a master of poetry; this It’s Xie Zhaoling, a talented girl from Meng Lang, whose poems make people feel sad and resentful. Finally, this is our local cultural master, Si Qing, who has long been famous in the local area. I am honored to invite three people today for this reason. The Poetry Society is absolutely fair."
After saying that, the three of them sat down under the theme of the Xunyang Poetry Club right in front and greeted each other.
Yu Liuli said again: "Without further ado, let's look at the performance of all the adults and gentlemen. There are three themes in today's poetry meeting. The first theme is 'Splendid'. Please write a poem using the image of Splendid. ; The second theme is 'Lovesickness', please write a poem based on it; the third theme will be announced later, and is naturally related to the little girl Yu Liuli. Now please write the first question first."
As soon as Yu Liuli said this, everyone in the audience began to create.
Wu Dabao was the first to stand up and show off his shame:
There is a beauty in the Jinxiu Tower
Dabao misses her forever
I had no choice but to eat three glasses of wine
When I wake up, I have everything in my dreams
Wu Dabao had just finished reading, and everyone burst into laughter.
Wu Dabao argued: "The judges haven't said anything yet, why are you laughing? Besides, I am the fastest!"
At this time, Ouyang Qing on the stage said: "Quick, fast, and the meaning is clear, but it still lacks the firepower, the next one." Ouyang Qing was showing favor to Wu Dabao, after all, he was the son of the prefect.
The person sitting in front stood up and read:
Hidden brocade in Qianxiuzhai
Drinking alone under the Jinxiu stage
If it makes a beautiful woman smile
Even if you drink three hundred drinks, you won’t stop.
Everyone clapped their hands and praised, but Ouyang Qing poured cold water on him: "I don't know if you are participating in a poetry meeting or teasing other girls, next one!"
After a series of presentations, none of the satisfactory works could get into the eyes of the three judges. Every time they read one song, the three of them shook their heads in unison.
Seeing Li Chouxin, everyone completely forgot about their ugly appearance just now and started laughing at him.
"Just him? If he can write a few sentences, I will leave immediately."
"Don't look at it, he must be another playboy, unlearned and unskilled."
"If he can write it, I will crawl out of here. Please be a witness!"
"..."
Wu Dabao was also puzzled: "Why is this kid here? Could it be that in addition to his superb swordsmanship, he is also able to stand out among the scholars in poetry. But he is sitting at the bottom of the seat at the moment, so it seems more likely that he will come to join in the fun. Look at him How will I make a fool of myself later, huh!"
At this time, Li Chouxin stood up, looked at everyone, and laughed and said, everyone, please remember what you just said. I Chouxin holds a grudge very much. If you can't do it, I will help you fulfill it.
View of Jinxiu in Jinxiu Tower
Drinking three cups will consume all the sorrow in life
You should go upstairs when you are free
But I'm annoyed that time has flowed in vain
As soon as Li Chouxin came out with this poem, although it was not amazing, it was already dozens of times better than the people present. There was silence on the field, while the three people on the stage nodded repeatedly.
"It's time to go upstairs when I'm free, but I'm so annoyed that time has flowed to waste. Even I may not be able to write such a good sentence." Ouyang Qing praised practise.
Xie Zhaoling, who had been silent for a long time, also said: "Indeed, looking back at the various feelings of life in the Jinxiu Tower, drowning the sorrows with wine, waking up, time has flown by, and I am still downstairs. It is indeed a good poem! What a poem!"
Zhe Siqing also praised him repeatedly.
At this time, Li Chouxin looked at the people who had just spoken nonsense. They all avoided looking at each other.
However, one person still got up and walked straight out the door, keeping his word. As for the one who threatened to crawl out by himself, he was still sitting on his seat as if nothing had happened. Li Chouxin walked up to him and said, "Brother, you just said you would crawl out. Why did you forget so quickly? Do you need me to help you?"
The man stammered and replied: "This is Qian Xiuzhai's poetry meeting, you are not allowed to mess around."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Chouxin picked him up and threw him towards the door, only to see the man stumble out of the door.
Upon seeing this, the guard on the side thought that Li Chouxin was going to cause trouble and rushed forward, but Yu Liuli persuaded him to go back with a look.
Li Chouxin returned to her seat, picked up the cup and had another cup.
Looking at Li Chouxin's look, Yu Liuli became a little curious, but still announced: "The winner of the first question is Mr. Chouxin. At the same time, Mr. Chouxin will also receive our one hundred taels of silver to purchase the work. The second round will begin. , please feel free to create.”
