The gentle breeze was blowing, and the iced red bean soup served by the servants brought a refreshing coolness. The atmosphere of the poetry meeting became more and more lively. There were all literary talents present, who knew the good and bad of poetry, and each of them also had one or two good poems.

The works are ready, now take them one by one

Come out and compare the comments. Among the previous works, Fang Wenyang had already written a quite popular one, but then Yu Shaoyuan came out with a new song, "Who can hold back the thousand-foot-long snow in Miluo", and everyone felt that it was even better.

It can become a masterpiece that can be passed down for hundreds of years.

In Bianliang City, several such works appear every year. Of course, some are praised because of the atmosphere, and some are also because the lyrics are really good. Yu Shaoyuan was in the capital recently.

Zhongzhong has been in the limelight one after another, but his fame is still not as good as that of Zuo Xiliang and Fang Wenyang, who have been famous for several years.

At this time, I really felt the synergy of heaven and earth. The new words that this wonderful hand accidentally came up with were praised by everyone. Ji Wanqing sang the words a cappella with a smile, but she was a little annoyed in her heart. This word

It was better than the Dragon Boat Festival speech he gave himself before. How could he just take it out on the spot? If he kept it, he might be able to use it to compete with Master Li tomorrow.

Among the most famous poets in Bianliang, Zhou Bangyan is the most powerful one. But now that Zhou Meicheng has entered the official career, only Li Shishi, who has a close personal relationship with him, can get it. If he

If he performs well, he will give Li Shishi a masterpiece. Perhaps he can hold up the poem he received from Yu Shaoyuan.

I thought so in my heart, but now that I have taken it out, there is nothing I can do about it now. Yu Shaoyuan is also quite proud of his lyrics, and he humbly talks to everyone in a high-spirited manner. Occasionally, he makes eye contact with Ji Wanqing and looks at her from the corner of his eye.

The one who looks more towards Li Shishi. His side

Proud. Fang Wenyang was a little disappointed. But the focus of the entire poetry meeting was still on these talented people. Ning Yi and others sat down, and soon they were in this unnoticed place.

I found my belonging in the atmosphere and participated happily.

"Meet Master Lu, my disciple Yu Hezhong. I listened to Master Lu lecture on Mencius at Yueshan Cottage two years ago and benefited a lot. Goodbye today, please accept my disciple's greetings..."

Passing through the crowd from the side, Yu Hezhong went to the front. Instead, he found a teacher who had attended the class. Among the several knowledgeable people in front, the five were the most famous. Now the "Mo Gong" of Junwen Society

"Qin Mowen, Xue Gongyuan; Lu Mingfang, who is famous for his annotations on "Mencius"; they run schools everywhere and have many disciples.

Pan Hongda in the world; and Yan Ling, a scholar who was a scholar in the Imperial Academy. Yu Hezhong once listened to Lu Mingfang's lectures. Although Lu Mingfang did not remember him, he naturally smiled and said something nice at this time, and then symbolized

Ask him about his studies, his current achievements, encourage him and then ask him to sit nearby.

That's what this kind of poetry meeting is, where you can talk freely, make friends, and express your feelings freely. Although each other's knowledge is high or low, not many people are really aggressive with each other. Yu Hezhong's knowledge is not as good as these people here. But to be fair, even if

Sometimes it seems to others that he has taken advantage of Shishi, but in most cases, he still likes to participate in such gatherings. It’s just that

Unless there were too many extraneous things, being in the midst of it, he could not help but feel that he was a great scholar and a great talent, living such a wonderful life of making friends with the world. Even if he could not come up with a few shocking works.

It is also very honorable to go back from a party and talk to the clerk of the same rank as him in the Hubu Yamen.

Previously, I was a little wary of whether Ji Wanqing's side would conflict with Shishi's side, but now it seems that the atmosphere is harmonious, but it doesn't seem like it anymore. Turning around, Chen Sifeng was talking and greeting a few people he knew over there.

At the end of the corridor, Ning Yi was also laughing and chatting with the people next to him.

, seemed to have blended into the atmosphere and not many people were paying attention. When Shishi arrived at the front, he saw Yu Shaoyuan's new words among everyone's chatting and laughing. After casting a surprised look, he couldn't help but be surprised by Fang Wenyang and others.

A few words of praise for the poetry works. An ordinary and joyful poetry meeting scene.

If everything goes on like this, this poetry meeting will surely become a good story in the near future. At this time, Yu Hezhong and Chen Sifeng have already relaxed their vigilance to some extent, and Shishi felt a little relieved.

It’s a bit strange, but for a while, I couldn’t imagine what would happen. The participants of the poetry meeting

Most of the attendees came just for the party, enjoying the cool and rare morning time before the Dragon Boat Festival. They looked at the high spirits of Yu Shaoyuan and others, and occasionally laughed and added a few words, which was quite happy. As for

Some wealthy children who came with the intention of watching the theater and enjoying the excitement were first of all enjoying the atmosphere of the poetry party.

Among the crowd, sitting next to Ning Yi, was a young man named Zheng Kaiqing. He was famous for his talents in his hometown. He had been in the capital for two or three years. He was familiar with this circle and had become famous.

It is not as famous as Shaoyuan Fang Wenyang, but there are people who can write poems.

Please means status. Originally, it was just because the person next to me was a good friend of Master Li. After greeting and chatting for a few words, I found that the other person was well-spoken, generous, and had a good temperament, so I started to chat and laugh a few words.

When manuscripts of poems came in, they also commented on each other.

After a while, Zheng Kaiqing left for a while, and when he came back, he was about to sit down and talk to the other party about something interesting when he heard someone in front of him say: "Is this Ning Liheng from Jiangning?"

Zheng Kaiqing saw the man looking this way, not quite sure what happened, so the man added: "Is that friend of Master Shishi the same as Ning Liheng from Jiangning's 'One Night of Fish and Dragon Dance'?"

Zheng Kaiqing had also heard about "a night of fish and dragon dancing" and "when will the bright moon come out". At this time, he saw the man next to him stand up, cupped his hands and smiled: "Well, it's just..." For a moment, he felt

I couldn't help but feel like a crouching tiger, hidden dragon in the poetry meeting.

Although some of Ning Yi's lyrics can overwhelm the audience when they are taken out, they cannot reach the point where everyone can admire them as soon as they sign up without time's precipitation and sublimation. Even if they are sung in a brothel and become popular for a while,

Putting it here, it is impossible for his reputation to reach the level of Zhou Bangyan who has been in business for many years. After a while, everyone took out those few poems again, and some people talked about Ning Yi's status as "the number one talent in Jiangning"

, it gives people the feeling that it just happened suddenly. There is a big shot sitting here who may be comparable to Yu Shaoyuan and Fang Wenyang, but in a few words, Ning Yi speaks modestly and behaves politely. This makes many people wonder.

I have a good impression, and I think that he doesn't want to be in the limelight for the time being or has no good works yet, so he only pays a little attention to it. It is impossible to put all his attention here just because of a few good lyrics that have aged well.

But even so, this "old friend of Shishi" has already received more or less attention. Zheng Kaiqing next to him paid careful attention to Ning Yi, looking forward to whether there would be any good works here, but then a friend called him

Read a poem in the past, and after he passes

.In the crowd, someone could vaguely hear someone saying: "That guy is just a person seeking fame..." There was a circle in the poetry club, but others were not on guard against him. He paid attention for a moment, and only heard that there was a small group of people there.

What I'm talking about is that Ning Liheng's reputation is problematic.

"I heard rumors that it was chanted by a monk, and he used it to change his reputation..."

"Isn't he a Taoist priest..."

"Jiang Ning's side has already been exposed..."

"Look at him, he hasn't published any poems this year. Has anyone heard of his new poems..."

"The most talented person in Jiangning is probably Cao Guan... This rumor is just what he claimed to promote..."

Bianliang gathers talents from all over the world in one place. Although Jiangning is a big city, when talking about "Jiangning's most talented person", in the category of "the world", it is nothing and no one can arouse any awe. At this time, let's question it, everyone

There are various theories. Zheng Kaiqing listened to some, looked back, and was a little confused: Is that Ning Liheng really a liar who is just trying to gain fame?

At such a poetry meeting, a person appeared who was a friend of Li Shishi. If he had no talent, it would be fine. No one would have any feelings or hostility. But if a person appeared and had no talent, he would behave like Yu Shaoyuan and Fang Wenyang.

sharp,

Gaining fame gives people a different feeling. At this time, someone was already asking something. Before Zheng Kaiqing could hear clearly, a voice suddenly shouted loudly, startling the whole audience: "

Shuzi! Do you still remember me?"

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In fact, most of the time, Ning Yi is still full of tolerance and willing to be kind to others. Participating in such social occasions is not a burden to him, and he is willing to see these things in such circumstances.

The literati is high-spirited and rebukes Fang Qiu. In his opinion, those who specialize in their art and can devote their efforts to their own fields are worthy of respect.

Such an occasion is nothing more than a sedan chair carrying people, and Ning Yi is happy to sit in a corner. Even if someone reveals his identity and carries his identity as "Jianning's most talented man", he is more willing to praise others.

When people asked for his opinion, he agreed with many poems on this matter.

Under such circumstances, Yu Hezhong and Chen Sifeng actually wrote a piece of work each. Ning Yi responded generously and appropriately. He has a good temperament. Even if he doesn't write poetry, no one will express dissatisfaction.

Okay. Not long after, someone passed the manuscript of Yu Shaoyuan’s second poem. Ning Yi took a look at it and found that it was "Niannujiao":

"Old customs in Chu and Hunan, remembering the millet sinking into the river, remembering loyalty. Who pulls the snow from Miluo to wash away some souls and say goodbye. Winning children, red silk wrapped around the arms, good stories are told year after year. Dragon boats fight for the crossing, flags and drums are beaten, and the arrogant ones are beaten.

.who

The poet is romantic, the calamus, the peach willow, the boudoir door is laid out. The chewing sign contains the elegance of Shang Tao, striving for joy in the old age. In the green apricot garden, a bottle of boiled wine should be poured out for sadness. Nanxun should be relieved, and I will take off your sorrow.

Blow cracked.”

This poem is quite good, and even several old people are saying that just by talking about this poem, they can be admitted to the Imperial College. Someone asked: "What do you think of Li Heng?"

Ning Yi replied: "It's really a good word."

Only someone on the other side said, "Why don't Li Heng also make a song to compare with Young Master Yu, who is higher and who is lower."

The person who made the noise was a woman. Ning Yi looked up and saw that it was Princess Zhou Qing of Prince Chong's Mansion who was looking over with a smile. When Zhou Pei came to visit him one day earlier, he had said that his cousins ​​were very fond of her.

All good, I mentioned it casually during meals

This princess was named, so Ning Yi still had a good impression of her. At this time, she asked Ning Yi to write lyrics, and people around her echoed a few words: "Young Master Ning can write lyrics like 'A Night of Fish and Dragon Dance'"

, it will definitely be a masterpiece if you do it at this time.”

Someone laughed and said: "I really look forward to it. This poetry festival will become a good story."

Over there, Yu Shaoyuan's eyes were a little gloomy, he raised his head and cupped his hands, smiling: "I just want to see Brother Ning's talent. I might as well ask Brother Ning for help."

Ning Yi shook his head and said with a smile: "Brother Yu is so talented, this Niannujiao is really a masterpiece. When I look at it next time, I can only accept the inferiority and not show my shame."

On Yu Shaoyuan's side, it was because of this poem that he might be recommended to the Imperial Academy. For Ning Yi, he was ready to prepare. At this time, he heard that Ning Yi was giving in, which meant that he was giving up his fame. He didn't hesitate for a while.

Deciding whether to accept it as soon as possible or push forward, a smile appeared on his face. At this time, someone next to him said: "Are you Ning Liheng?"

Ning Yi replied almost subconsciously: "Exactly."

The man asked again: "Are you really Ning Liheng?"

These two sentences were asked a bit abruptly. Ning Yi frowned and saw that the man in front of him had already slapped the case and stood up: "Shu Zi! Do you still remember me?"

The man in front of him was Xue Gongyuan of Junwen Society. Ning Yi naturally found his image at this time. On the night when he first arrived in Bianliang, the old man who scolded him and Yunzhu at the door of Fanlou was standing there.

It was this person. He was a little helpless and a little funny in his heart. He secretly cursed himself for having done all his own evil. Naturally, he pretended not to know anything: "Why did this old man say this?"

"Hey, you have forgotten that a few days ago, at the entrance of Fanlou, you and a woman were openly fighting on the street, making a nasty appearance! You were polite and swept the floor! When I pointed this out, you actually said something bad. At this time, I

I recognize you!"
To be continued...