Chapter 188: A Surprise at the Beginning of the Wenhui
However, Shen Mo took Shuangxi and asked around. It turned out that many students had met to stay in an inn. The name of this inn was also elegant, called Tingxiang Inn.
When we arrived at the place, we saw that the inn, just like its name, was very elegant.
It is a three-story wooden building that looks very delicate.
The plaque hanging on the inn, with the words "stop fragrance", must have been written by an expert. Even Shuangxi, a semi-illiterate person, could see that the words on the plaque were well written.
Entering the inn, you will see a hall with several sets of tables and chairs. Many people are sitting here drinking tea. Judging from their appearance, they must be students.
"You two gentlemen, do you want to stay in the hotel?" An enthusiastic waiter saw Shen Mo's dress and could tell that he was probably a student.
But because Shen Mo was carrying double happiness, he was not sure whether this person was a student?
Before Shen Mo could say anything, the waiter in the inn asked cautiously: "I wonder which school this young master comes from?" There were orders from above. In the past two days, the inn will only accept students, not outsiders. guest.
"I am Shen Huaijin from Nanxi Academy." Shen Mo reported his name. The waiter took a book and flipped through it. What he held was a roster of students.
Sure enough, I found Shen Huaijin's name in the article about Nanxi Academy. The waiter smiled and said, "Then this girl..."
"This is my wife, who lives with me." Shen Mo said.
"Fifteen coppers per night, how many nights will the young master stay?" The waiter's attitude was very good.
When Shuangxi heard the price, he was a little surprised. Why is it so cheap? An inn of this level would probably cost half a tael of silver a night. How could it be possible to make money with these fifteen coppers?
This is what Shuangxi didn't know. It turns out that the owner of this inn is an elegant person. She also participated in this cultural meeting. So the inn was closed for two days. It can't be regarded as a complete closure. It is only open to students, and the price is also much cheaper!
Shen Mo paid the money and followed the waiter upstairs. Shen Mo and Shuang Xi's room was on the second floor. After Shuang Xi and Shen Mo entered the room, Shen Mo looked at her with bright eyes.
This made Shuangxi somewhat regretful that he and Shen Mo had come. He felt that he had fallen into a den of thieves.
After the two of them had a rest, Shen Mo took Shuangxi for a walk around the county town, had a meal, and took a nap for a while. In the afternoon, the cultural gathering officially began.
The cultural conference was held in the Sun Mansion in Qingshan County. The Sun Mansion is a famous family here. The master of the Sun family was an official in the dynasty and was quite powerful.
It is said that he has also participated in the compilation of important books such as the history of Anqing Dynasty. In this small county, his status and reputation are indeed not low.
Originally, Shuangxi didn't plan to go. But Shen Mo said that there were also many girls from other families participating in the literary party. It wouldn't be strange for her to go.
Shuangxi was a little curious, but couldn't stand Shen Mo's repeated persuasion, so Shuangxi followed.
When we arrived at the door of Sun Mansion, the servants of Sun Mansion had already started waiting enthusiastically.
This boy is different from the scornful boys in other houses, but he is very enthusiastic towards everyone, because no one can guarantee that these students will one day suddenly become Once the enlightenment was achieved.
There are many people from poor families who come out to become high-ranking officials. The person who is offended now may be a poor scholar, but there is no way to protect him. In the future, the poor scholar will become an official!
The master of the Sun Mansion is a person who has been here before, so he naturally knows that it is better to bully a white-bearded man than a poor young man, let alone a group of students?
So I told everyone early on that they must treat everyone equally.
So when Shuangxi and Shen Mo came, although they were dressed simply, the boy was still enthusiastic and led the two of them to the flower hall in the backyard.
In the back garden of the Sun Mansion, many students have gathered in small groups, including some graceful and well-dressed women walking among them.
Shen Mo saw his good brother () at a glance, so he dragged Shuangxi over.
Shuangxi had already met this young man and had a good impression of him. Shen Mo pulled her and stayed with him, and she didn't feel awkward at all.
About half an hour later, everyone was almost there.
There was a man with white hair on his temples, about fifty years old, with a kind of official authority, and one could tell at a glance that this man had been in a high position.
However, now that he looked at these energetic young people, he felt very kind.
"I would like to thank you all very much for coming." As he said this, he actually gave everyone a salute.
This gift made all the students feel more fond of this old gentleman.
Next, we carried out some activities that should be part of a cultural gathering.
A group of scholars gather together to do nothing more than dance and write. Of course, this literary meeting is not exempt from vulgarity.
It is hosted by a gentleman from Qingshan Academy in Qingshan County. This gentleman is only middle-aged. He is standing on a temporary platform and announcing: "This time our cultural meeting will have four events, one is a competition, and the second
The first item is comparison of calligraphy, the third item is comparison of painting, and the last item is comparison of writing."
After saying this, he paused for a moment, and then said: "Since it is a competition, there is naturally a reward. Students and girls, everyone must try their best. I won't say what the reward is now, but... it will definitely make everyone
It’s a worthwhile trip.”
Of course, there is no need to say much about other things, everyone can understand them, and this art is musical instrument dancing and the like, didn’t you see? There are many young ladies here, what if we don’t give these young ladies a chance to show off?
OK!
Of course, in addition to dancing, pipa and other things that are not for women, there are also many students who will participate in other things such as the piano and flute.
The first level was about art. At the beginning, everyone was still reluctant to go up. However, there was a young lady from the Sun family named Sun Pianpian who was the first to go up.
This is Mr. Sun's old daughter. I hold it in my hand for fear of falling, and hold it in my mouth for fear of melting.
Sun Pianpian is a good name. She is not ugly either. She is a typical lady. She looks like a 14-year-old woman with an oval face. She wears a tender pink silk flower on her head and is accompanied by a red bird rising to the sun.
Jin Buyao, with a light blue gemstone forehead ornament on his forehead, dressed up like this, makes the whole person pure and elegant.
She was wearing a pleated high-waisted long skirt and a light blue gauze embroidered with pink peonies. She walked gracefully.
Every move, every frown, every smile is very beautiful. It makes many students who have never seen the world and only know how to study sages and sages, look straight at it.
Sun Pianpian was holding a red-lacquered guqin. The guqin was inlaid with jade peonies and engraved with a few black freehand characters: "Peony Qin."
This piano is a rare and rare instrument. It was given by the son of another family to please Sun Pianpian.
Sun Pianpian sat down in front of the piano stand set up on the table and began to fiddle with the strings a few times with her delicate hands.
Then the melodious sound of the piano came melodiously.
Shuangxi was not too interested in the sound of the piano, because although the sound was pleasant, it was far inferior to the sound of Mr. Nanxi's piano in the interview!
After listening to Mr. Nanxi's piano, Shuangxi felt that there was no other good-sounding piano in the world.
Of course, this is not just Shuangxi's idea, many students at Nanxi Academy also think so.
But, who would compare a girl’s family with Nanxi’s? And... most of these students are aiming at Sun Pianpian instead of listening to the piano!
When Sun Pianpian finished her song, she raised her head and cheered.
She stood up, sorted out her group, and then said with a little shyness, but still grace and grace: "Pianpian is showing off."
Tsk! Tsk! This demeanor and this thin, weak voice full of coquettishness made many students suddenly have a fiery heart and promised to Sun Pianpian.
Master Sun stroked his beard with satisfaction and called Sun Pianpian to come down.
This cultural gathering is held for another purpose, which is to find a good husband for Pianpian.
Mr. Sun was a scholar and could not meet merchants, so he thought that no matter what his background was, he must be very talented.
Sun Pianpian is also an arrogant person. She has long said that she must find a talented husband.
Mr. Sun does not set a threshold, and both rich and poor can come. He just thinks that finding a son-in-law, rich or not, is no longer crucial to a family like theirs.
As long as he wants to, isn't it easy to support someone to become an official in the court?
The important thing is that this girl Pianpian looks good.
Sun Pianpian started the show, and then another lady came up and showed off one after another.
Sun Pianpian is not included in the reward range, so some girls, even if they know that they are not as good as Sun Pianpian, still have to show off. As long as they beat others, they can win.
There is a reason why these girls work so hard. One naturally wants to win a lottery, and the other, there are so many young men here, many of them from well-known families, whoever can't guarantee will fall in love with them and come to propose marriage later.
You must know that these girls usually don't have this opportunity to go out and show off. Now that they have such a good opportunity, no one is willing to give up.
Shuangxi looked at the girls, one after another, rushing up like flowers and butterflies, and felt a little bored.
It's not that she despises these girls, it's that she is just a vulgar person, and she really can't appreciate these things. It's okay to listen to ditties, but if every girl comes up, they play songs like "Shangchun" and "Missing My Lover".
, whoever listens to it too much will probably get bored.
Just when the competition was about to end, Xue Xiaocheng poked a student next to him. The student took a step forward and said somewhat uncomfortably: "Everyone who comes here naturally wants to participate in the cultural fair. I saw this
Girl, you haven’t moved all this time, maybe you’re shy?”
Shuangxi, who was wandering in his mind, took a long time to realize that the person the student was pointing at was himself! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.
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ps: Thank you all for your tips, thank you for your pink, and thank you for your messages. There are so many things I want to thank you for, so I will post more. Of course, the most important thing is to thank you for the little leather whip that removed the snow on the roof.
