New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year, two consecutive days.
Mrs. Shi and other ladies of the Jia family went to the palace to congratulate.
On New Year's Eve, like Baochai and Li Mengshi, it is the etiquette of a woman who has given up her life.
In the capital, anyone with a royal decree of rank five or above must go.
The first day of the new year is a special performance for Yuanchun.
For a family like the Jia family, it is considered an honor.
However, the two consecutive days of rituals were too much for Mrs. Shi.
I didn't feel energetic after I came back, including all the relatives and friends who came to celebrate the festival.
Only in the morning, I occasionally talk to Aunt Xue and a few others.
Although Mrs. Wang is also tired, she is still busy inviting people to have New Year's Eve dinner every day.
If you are pregnant in Yuanchun, it is very likely to give birth to a dragon heir.
And Wang Ziteng and Jia Yucun, who have a close relationship with the Jia family, have been promoted all the way up.
Therefore, the Jia family is now in great power, and there is an endless stream of relatives and friends paying New Year's greetings.
The halls and courtyards of the mansion were all filled with people having fun and drinking.
Only in Mrs. Shi's courtyard and the Grand View Garden behind can we enjoy some peace.
Originally, Li Wan, the daughter-in-law of the family, should also socialize.
But she used the excuse of being a widow, and she was really not good at it.
He declined to see the guests and only took care of some family affairs.
Mrs. Wang couldn't force her, so she could only invite Mrs. Xing.
I just always think of Sister Feng’s kindness in my heart.
Therefore, Li Wan, who was the busiest in the past, has been quite leisurely these days.
Except for being together with Tanchun in the morning and doing some chores.
It seems that the past time of acupuncture reciting has returned.
Early this morning, Lin Ruhai also came to pay New Year greetings, and Daiyu also came.
Now that Baochai has arrived, Li Wan starts to open a club and have fun.
It’s just that after all, it’s the Chinese New Year, so people are not uniform.
Sanchun, Baoqin, Baoyu, including Baochai and Daiyu who came today, there are only eight people in total.
Shi Xiangyun went back years ago, and it might take a few days for him to come back.
Sisters Miaoyu, Xiangling and Youshi are all concubines.
Naturally, he couldn't follow Baochai back home.
So eight people gathered in Daoxiang Village, which seemed somewhat deserted.
At this time, Yingchun rarely spoke out and suggested:
"Since Sister Bao has returned home, my brother-in-law must be here too, why don't we meet the most beautiful talent again?"
Speaking of this, she looked at Baochai expectantly and said:
"I just don't know if he is willing to mess around with us."
When Li Wan heard this, his eyes lit up and he immediately said:
"You're right, Suyun, go and call him and tell him that I invite him over."
Considering that there are many people with mixed eyes these days, Li Wan's identity is also added.
It would not be good for her maid to go to Lixiangyuan.
Baochai quickly spoke out and said:
"He is drinking with my brother, so let Ying'er go."
When Li Wan heard this, he suddenly felt that he was being abrupt, smiled and nodded:
"You're still my sister Zhou Quan."
Fearing that Feng Yibo would refuse, Li Wan also told Ying'er:
"Just say that I asked him to come over. Even though it's a joke, it's still a happy occasion for the Chinese New Year."
"yes!"
Ying'er chuckled and agreed upon hearing this.
As soon as Ying'er left, Li Wan sent people to prepare wine and fruits.
In the time it took to speak, the table was filled with wine and fruits.
After another cup of tea, Feng Yibo followed Ying'er.
"Happy New Year, Sister-in-law Zhu!"
"Happy New Year, brother-in-law!" "Happy New Year, brother Feng!"
Both parties bowed.
Daiyu stepped forward with joy in her eyes and said with a smile:
"It's a pity that the 'Zhazipo layman' didn't come today, otherwise the two great poets from Zhazipo would have gathered together."
Others don't know the allusion of "Zhazi Slope Master" and are a little confused when they hear this.
Baochai's heart moved and she said with a smile:
"I forgot to tell you that this man of mine also has a nickname."
Daiyu originally wanted to tell Feng Yibo's nickname, but Baochai beat her to it.
Her face froze when she heard this, but she couldn't bring herself to say that she asked Feng Yibo to call her.
Baochai looked at her with a half-smile and continued:
"It's the 'Beipo Sanren' who imitated the 'Dongpo Lay Scholar'."
As soon as these words came out, Daiyu felt slightly relieved, but also felt a little sour.
Fortunately, Baochai didn't give Feng Yibo a new one, but obviously Baochai also asked about this.
Li Wan felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere and quickly said:
"Now that we have nicknames and all the poets are here, let's get started quickly!"
Everyone nodded and said:
"Please ask the old farmer Daoxiang to come up with the question!"
Li Wan stood up and walked around, thinking deeply:
"Last time we chanted plum blossoms, this time we won't chant the real thing."
As she spoke, she suddenly opened the door, and a gust of cold wind blew in.
Li Wan's eyes lit up and he said immediately:
"It is said that writing poetry is about wind, flowers, snow and moon. Let's take 'wind' as the theme today!"
After saying that, she looked at Yingchun again and said:
"It's still the old rules, I'll set the questions, the rhyme is limited to Lingzhou, and the venue is Ouxie."
Yingchun seemed to be in a good mood today. He nodded and said with a smile:
"Last time I made a seven-character rhyme, so let's make a seven-character quatrain this time. It just so happens that Xichun and I can also play."
Seven-character rhymed poetry has strict regulations in terms of words, rhyme, level, and opposition.
The whole poem has eight lines, which requires high level and rhyme.
Moreover, every two sentences form a couplet, and the two middle couplets also require confrontation.
Such many restrictions make it difficult for ordinary people to get started.
In comparison, the seven-character quatrain is much easier.
There are only four lines in the seven-character quatrain poem.
Although there are also restrictions on the level and side, they can be divided into two categories: leveling and side-to-side.
There are four kinds of meter that can be written.
Moreover, it does not adhere to duality and is free in composition.
With a little accumulation, you can get started quickly.
When everyone heard this, it happened that there were few people today.
Writing seven-character quatrains, welcoming the spring, cherishing the spring, and Li Wan can all participate.
All of a sudden they nodded their heads.
"good!"
When Yingchun saw that everyone agreed, he went a step further and suggested:
"Since they are all written, don't limit the rhyme. It just so happens that there are nine people opening the club today, so how about starting with the character 'Nine'?"
This is actually a restricted rhyme, because by setting the beginning, it limits it to only two kinds of meter.
Tanchun could tell at a glance that Yingchun was in full swing.
Although I don’t know where this “two wood” sister got her interest, she still smiled and said:
"Okay, whatever you say is what you say!"
Everyone nodded in agreement,
Then Yingchun asked someone to light a "Dream Sweet Incense" and announced:
"start!"
While everyone was deep in thought, Baoyu stopped making the same noise as last time.
Last time, he was confused and frustrated, but this time Baoyu was determined to write a good song.
Not to mention overwhelming the whole audience, at least avenging previous shame.
Daiyu didn't take it seriously at all. When she came to Feng Yibo, she said with a smile:
"Brother Feng won't find it boring to mess around with us, right?"
"Of course not. I was a little regretful that I didn't participate last time."
After Feng Yibo heard the rules, he remembered a poem.
This poem was one of the few that he had in his scattered memory, and it suited the occasion perfectly.
But he hesitated.
Because if this poem were spread, it is hard to say that it would not be criticized by others.
But soon, he felt it didn't matter.
Now that we know roughly who is behind the scenes, they will soon have to taste the bitter consequences.
If this poem existed at this time, it might be able to give some people a step forward.
Daiyu saw Feng Yibo's thoughtful look and asked again:
"Brother Feng already has one?"
Feng Yibo came back to his senses and said calmly:
"Yes, there is, but it doesn't quite hit the mark."
After saying that, he took up his pen and finished it.
Originally, in order to apply for the exam, Feng Yibo's handwriting had always been regular.
Most of the writing is in the "Taige style" that pursues fairness and elegance.
But today, he changed from his normal state, his writing was sharp and his attitude was wild.
What is written is "cursive script" with interconnected strokes!
Daiyu was a little confused at first, because it took her a long time to admit it.
But when I took a look at the whole poem, I was suddenly surprised and wanted to blurt out something.
But thinking that others were still thinking, he quickly covered his mouth again.
But even though she muffled her words, the surprise in her eyes overflowed everywhere!
At this time, the incense was half burned.
Many people also picked up their pens and started writing.
Tanchun has always been somewhat agile and was the first to finish.
When she came over to take a look, she soon showed a look of shock!
One after another, everyone finished writing their own.
Even Li Wan, Yingchun and Xichun also wrote.
Only Baoyu is still daubing and deleting, trying to make it perfect.
Seeing that the incense was about to burn out, Li Wan announced:
"I'm going to read a poem. If I don't finish it after reading it, I will be punished!"
Daiyu finally regained her composure and quickly wrote her own.
Li Wan looked at them one by one, and when he saw Feng Yibo's, he couldn't help but read it out in surprise.
"It's sad that Kyushu relies on wind and thunder to get angry, and thousands of horses sing in unison."
"I urge God to cheer up and send talents of any kind."
What Feng Yibo wrote turned out to be from Gong Zizhen's "Miscellaneous Poems of Jihai"!
He was actually not familiar with "Jihai Miscellaneous Poems".
There were hundreds of poems in it, but he only knew two and a half.
Except for the current one and the well-known one.
Feng Yibo only remembers half of the poem.
Really use one song less!
He decided that he would also write some poems when he had time in the future.
In order to avoid revealing one's true level in the future and being accused of "exhausting all one's talents".
Everyone had gathered around at this time, and Tanchun said first:
"What a great 'eclectic talent'!"
Daiyu was finally able to speak at this time and said excitedly:
"Brother Feng is indeed a talented person. Compared with this, our poems are incomprehensible!"
Baochai also looked proud and said firmly:
"This poem should be passed down through the ages!"
"Okay, okay! It's just..."
Baoyu deleted and revised it several times at this time, and couldn't help but come over to take a look.
Hearing the praise from everyone, he felt a little crazy.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him in surprise, some of his words were shaky.
Finally, he couldn't help but said:
"Although my brother-in-law mentioned the style, he did not write about it..."
Yingchun, who had never spoken much, suddenly whispered:
"'Poems express aspirations, songs express words'!"
This sentence comes from "Shangshu":
Poetry expresses ambition, and song expresses forever.
The sound is eternal, the law is harmonious.
From the very beginning, poetry was used to express aspirations.
Her meaning is obvious. What Feng Yibo did is the true nature of poetry.
When Daiyu heard this, she immediately echoed:
"That's right! Brother Feng expresses his ambitions through poetry, but we can only do romantic things. After all, he is too much above us."
While everyone was praising her, Tanchun was still surprised at Yingchun's state.
The skin is slightly plump, gentle and silent, making it look approachable.
This is what everyone sees as Spring Festival.
It turns out that she and Baochai are almost the same beauties.
The only thing that's bad is that it's a little less lively.
He was called "Two Woods" by many servants.
But today, the wood seemed a little different.
If Tanchun heard correctly, she just refuted Baoyu's words? !
Many people say that Daiyu's poems in the original work are full of sadness about her life experience.
However, not many people know.
Real sadness cannot be written at all.
Can't write either.
Yingchun is the one that I can’t write and I don’t dare to write!
She came from a bad background and lost her biological mother early.
His father, Jia She, was a greedy man and did not like Shi Taijun.
We are strangers to Yingchun, and there is no closeness at all!
His aunt, Mrs. Xing, was in an awkward position and would only flatter him blindly.
He and Yingchun didn’t even say a few words!
The Spring Festival looks bright in Rongfu.
In fact, he is as good as Xichun, and both were kept by Mrs. Shi for fun.
Her status was at the very edge, and even the servants dared to talk about her.
But days like this are the happiest time in life for Yingchun.
You can imagine how she lived with Jia She.
Probably because I have been bullied too much, I have become numb.
She was powerless to explain, let alone change.
Even unable to cry.
Is she really not sad?
I think there must be some.
But she never said a sad word.
Wood is the embodiment of her sadness!
Given her situation, she just can't write and she doesn't dare to write.
Perhaps, she had also expressed it before.
But it will definitely bring more sadness.
A person under high pressure before escaping from that situation.
Can't make a sound at all.
In comparison, Baoyu was the one who loved Mrs. Shi the most.
Everyone in the house is somewhat flattered.
Sanchun didn't even dare to say harsh words to him on weekdays, she just wanted to praise him.
Even after Tanchun heard Baoyu's hurtful words, he just felt a little alienated.
In front of others, he was still very intimate with Baoyu.
But what did Tanchun see today?
Yingchun actually spoke up and refuted Baoyu!
In Tanchun's opinion, this is definitely more surprising than Feng Yibo's poem!
Yingchun didn't know that anyone was paying attention at this time, because of the moment she saw Feng Yibo.
She had long been confused and confused.
At this time, she could not tolerate anyone except Feng Yibo!
To be precise, the moment she was mentioned in Feng Yibo's "Bu Suanzi Yong Mei".
The heart of welcoming the spring has already sprouted!
For the first time, she felt noticed, even if it was unintentional.
In the sentence "Flying snow welcomes the spring", I don't know whether the "flying snow" has arrived.
But spring has definitely arrived!
It is said that "girls' feelings are always poetry".
The first heartbeat in Yingchun's life was born in poetry.
She knew it was impossible, but she still couldn't help but move.
"The flowers in the moonlight night stir up the heart of spring, who can bear to miss each other without seeing each other?"
How can a young girl hold back the excitement in her heart?
The last time she came back from Feng Mansion, she felt uneasy.
Not only was he afraid of others knowing his thoughts, but he was also looking forward to seeing Feng Yibo again.
Fortunately, she usually attracts less attention, and even the sisters around her didn't notice anything unusual about her.
When she heard that Baochai was coming back this time, she couldn't wait to see Feng Yibo right away.
That's why he was more active than Daiyu, and that's why he made the proposal to let Feng Yibo participate.
When Baoyu said that his poems were not good, Yingchun was furious.
She resisted getting angry and said the words from "Shang Shu" calmly.
"Poetry expresses aspirations, and songs express words."
How could he not have said the phrase "Flying snow welcomes spring"?
Li Wan read them all and finally commented:
"Baoyu has carefully carved and used exquisite words this time, so he will be ranked first!"
All the girls looked at Li Wan with surprised expressions on their faces.
Yingchun and Daiyu are both full of energy, and Baochai is also hesitant to speak.
Although it sounds like this championship has to be a bit reluctant.
But Baoyu still showed surprise.
Unfortunately, he was only happy for a moment before hearing Li Wan say again:
"Although Yibo's poem is good, it does not fit the theme after all, so it can only be ranked second..."
Everyone pricked up their ears and wanted to hear what Li Wan thought of Feng Yibo's poems.
Baoyu's heart was originally in his throat.
But when I heard the word "conquer", I immediately relaxed.
Unfortunately, he just thought the dust had settled.
Little did he know that Li Wan just saw that he had the home field advantage.
I also felt that he was very competitive and would not give me any face.
After a pause, Li Wan added:
"Tie for first place!"
"Pfft!" "Grrrr!" "Hee hee!"
As soon as these words came out, all the girls laughed out loud.
Yingchun was holding it back but couldn't hold it back, and it spurted out with a "puff".
Daiyu immediately understood what Li Wan meant and smiled openly.
Others either endured it or chuckled.
Baoyu's joy was frozen on his face.
He barely managed to be first, and Feng Yuan ranked first.
Who is stronger and who is weaker...
Anyone can hear it, right?
