Chapter 203 Seeing the Ancestral Hall for the First Time
"The falling clouds and the solitary owl fly together, and the autumn water is the same color as the sky. It is really amazing that Prince An was able to write such poems."
"Yes, it is a pity that when he shocked Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty with his "Ode to the Qianyuan Palace", he called for a genius three times, but he never came and died in the South China Sea."
At this moment, Song Mu was standing not far from Prince Teng's Pavilion and looking forward, sighing in his heart. Xu Yuncai next to him was also sighing.
Song Mu raised his head and looked at the tall buildings in front of him, as well as the flat rivers and plains next to them. He must have climbed up and looked far into the distance, and the scenery he could see was also extremely amazing, so that he could write such gorgeous poems.
Song Mu sighed in his heart, but at this moment, he saw that His Excellency Prince Teng was actually guarded by soldiers, and there were many craftsmen carrying work materials in and out.
Song Mu was a little surprised when he saw this situation, and Xu Yuncai, who was next to him, introduced Song Mu carefully at this moment.
"This is an order from the Governor, saying that the Tengwang Pavilion is to be requisitioned to make arrangements for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Now it is also surrounded, and craftsmen are decorating it all day long."
When Xu Yuncai said this, he seemed to have some hope in his eyes.
"I just don't know why, but this year there are even more decorations here. It must be because someone big is coming."
When Song Mu heard what the other party said, he also looked over. It was just a pity that he couldn't see the scenery of the provincial capital from the attic today. Maybe after the exam and the Mid-Autumn Festival, he could take a look before leaving.
Song Mu thought this way, and seeing that it was already afternoon, he prepared to go back.
But then Song Mu thought of something again and asked Xu Yuncai.
"Master Xu, I don't know where the Song family in Hongzhou is now?"
Hearing Song Mu ask this, Xu Yun was stunned for a moment, looked at Song Mu with some confusion, and murmured.
"Hongzhou Song family, you said your..."
"You don't know where you are?"
The other party hesitated to speak, obviously knowing some of these things, but still asked with some doubts at this moment.
Song Mu nodded and explained immediately.
"Song has grown up in the county town since he was a child. He doesn't know many things about the provincial capital. To be honest, this is Song's first time coming to the provincial capital."
Xu Yuncai nodded, and then he patted his chest and said to Song Mu.
"Brother Song, don't worry, I know the location, but you have to go now..."
There was some concern in the other party's words, perhaps because he felt that Song Mu would not get much benefit from going like this.
Song Mu just smiled in relief and explained to him immediately.
"Song doesn't want to deal with them, but the Song family's ancestral hall is there. After all, I am also a member of the Song family, so..."
Xu Yuncai understood Song Mu's explanation and nodded, but said that most of them were the eyes and ears of the Song family in Hongzhou, but they could only observe from a distance.
Soon, Xu Yuncai called a carriage from somewhere, and it seemed that the driver was waiting for him. Song Mu was a little surprised at the moment, but he still got into the carriage with him.
As the carriage drove through the city, Song Mu also listened to the other party telling him something about the Song family.
"Speaking of it, this was a hundred years ago. Your master's family had no choice but to leave the provincial capital. The house and ancestral hall were originally left to the servants to take care of."
"It's just that those guys turned their elbows outward, and the Song family of Hongzhou happened to be in a position of power. After several manipulations, they actually lived in it."
"My grandfather told me these things. At that time, the Song family in Hongzhou was very grand, holding hundreds of banquets for three days and inviting all the officials, wealthy businessmen and people in the city."
"If this is the case, everything will fall into place."
Song Mu listened to what the other party said, and he understood these things generally, but not in such detail. The traitor used such means to enter the Song family in the provincial capital, and openly became the continuation of the Song family's bloodline.
These things only made Song Mu feel more depressed, but he also knew the pros and cons involved.
The Song family in Hongzhou has been working here for a long time, not to mention it is as strong as a bucket, but at least now I am absolutely not qualified to speak here.
You may even wait until you pass the examination and you will still be insufficient.
Although there is only one fellow Jinshi in the Song family today, that person is like a natural chasm with him.
If you want to take everything back legitimately, you must take every step step by step, and you must not act too hastily.
Song Mu was thinking about this in his mind, and the carriage had already turned several streets. It was only when the other party patted his shoulder that Song Mu came back to his senses.
"We're here. It's right outside. Don't get off the carriage."
Xu Yuncai said this to Song Mu, and Song Mu also nodded. At this moment, he just gently lifted a corner of the curtain, revealing a rather vast square.
In front of the square, incense candles were burning on several stone platforms. Two huge and mighty stone lions stood up a seven-eight-meter-high gate. The red walls, gray tiles, and thick trees stood up to support the brackets and cornices.
The tall and heavy door is inlaid with large and small golden bubble nails, and various patterns are carved on it.
Looking further up, a plaque four to five meters long and one to two meters wide appeared high on the gate.
Song Ancestral Hall.
Song Mu looked at these four words, and at this moment he felt that the blood in his whole body was flowing faster, his hair stood on end, and he felt awe-inspiring in his heart.
A kind of pride suddenly emerged, and Song Mu clenched his fists unconsciously.
This was the lintel of the Song family. Thirteen Jinshi scholars of the Song family are enshrined here, as well as Song Wenrong, the most powerful and outstanding scholar of the Song family.
The Song family once flourished and flourished from generation to generation.
It was the supreme glory of our ancestors, but at that moment, it had already changed hands and fell into the hands of the descendants of those people with evil intentions. They overcorrected and became the so-called righteous people.
Only when he got here could Song Mu truly understand the humiliation his second uncle had experienced. Only when he got here could he realize how heavy the burden was on him.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! For a moment, Song Mu even forgot to put down the curtain, until Xu Yun helped, while looking at Song Mu.
He saw the fire in the young man's eyes when he looked at the ancestral hall. He was like a silent lion, suppressing the anger in his heart at this moment.
He is the heroic boy.
Xu Yuncai thought this in his heart, and looked at Song Mu with even greater admiration.
Song Mu also slowly came back to his senses, and then realized that he seemed to have lost control of his expression just now. When he saw Xu Yuncai next to him looking at him, his expression suddenly changed and he quickly handed over his hand.
"Song lost his composure for a moment and made Brother Xu laugh."
Xu Yuncai waved his hands in relief, and instead comforted Song Mu.
"Brother Song, why did you say this? The so-called famous and upright sect has a tacit understanding of who is right and who is wrong, even though everyone dare not say more."
As he said this, there was a hint of disgust on the other person's face.
"Especially today's Song family in Hongzhou is really stinky. Many of their children are playboys, which means they have inherited the blood of your ancestors of the Song family and most of them are good at reading."
Song Mu didn't expect Xu Yuncai to be so indignant at this moment, but he didn't say anything.
When they arrived at a street near the Jizhou Guild Hall, Song Mu got out of the car.
"I went on a trip with Brother Song today, and I still saw that Brother Song is a true gentleman, but Xu Yuncai is a little reluctant to leave him at this moment."
Song Mu also smiled and cupped his hands, and now he spoke.
"Brother Song is also very grateful today. Thank you to Brother Xu for clearing up the confusion today. Song Mu will definitely go to visit you next day."
"Oh? That's good."
When Xu Yun heard Song Mu say this, his expression became a little bright. At that moment, he actually took out a wooden sign and stuffed it into Song Mu's words.
"I live in the east of the city. If Brother Song is willing to come, you can enter with this card."
Saying this, he seemed to have thought of something again and said to Song Mu again.
"If you can't find me, go to Yingxuefang and tell them my identity, and they will understand."
After saying this, the other party and Song Mu handed over and left.
And Song Mu looked at the sign with the word 'Xu' engraved in his hand, thinking about what the other party had just said, and his eyes suddenly seemed a little enlightened.
The other party mentioned Yingxuefang to me before, but I didn't take it to heart at all. Now that I saw this badge, I began to believe that this Xu Yuncai was really the young master of Yingxuefang?