Chapter 249 No one can understand the sadness of not being tall enough
Chapter 249 No one can understand the sadness of not being tall enough (second update)
Author: sunny
Chapter 249 No one can understand the sadness of not being tall enough (second update)
Yang Jian took the rice paper and handed it to the official Zhao Ji.
Looking at this song, the original concise "Remembering Old Friend" has been transformed into my favorite long-tempo slow lyrics "Candle Shadow Shakes Red".
Official Zhao Ji began to chant in a low voice, shaking his head and shaking his head, and even lightly tapped the table with his free hand, as if making a beat.
Gao Zhang looked at this faint king who was completely immersed in the ocean of poetry and art and could not extricate himself, and shook his head in pain.
Forget it, let this talented man enjoy himself first. Anyway, the Liao envoy still has thousands of miles to go, so there is no rush.
Zhou Bangyan's eyes frequently moved back and forth between the officials' and Gao Zhang's faces, trying to get some clues.
However, Gao Zhang, a boy with an honest, well-behaved and low-key appearance, would show an innocent and kind expression when he felt the gaze directed towards him.
This made Zhou Bangyan really unsure. The officials sent people to look for him, whether it was for the song "Candle Shadow Shakes Red" or something else.
After a long time of making tea, the official Zhao Ji finally nodded with satisfaction.
"Zhou Qing's family, your revision of "The Candle Shadow Shakes Red" is excellent. It's very to my liking. It's rare..."
"This is just my duty." Zhou Bangyan replied with a flattering smile.
"Well, Zhou Qing is the most outstanding lyricist in this dynasty. His ability has long been famous at home and abroad, and has been praised by the world."
"So, after much thought, I happened to have an important task that is very suitable for a famous person like Zhou Qing. I don't know Zhou Qing..."
As soon as Zhou Bangyan heard the elegant title of romantic celebrity, he couldn't help but straighten his spine.
"The officials have orders, so why should ministers disobey them?"
"Okay, okay, the Zhou Qing family is really brave enough to do their job, so this matter is settled."
The official Zhao Ji Longyan was very happy. He stepped forward and raised his hand to help him, and then pointed at Gao Zhang who was not far away.
"Xiao Gao Aiqing, next, it is up to you to have a good talk with Zhou Qing's family about the important matters of receiving the Liao envoy."
"What?!..." As soon as these words came out, Zhou Bangyan's mind buzzed, and his whole body almost split open on the spot.
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Zhao Ji, an official, looked at the departing figure of Zhou Bangyan who was so shocked that he couldn't help but feel as if he had drank ice-cold green ant wine in the dog days of summer, feeling extremely comfortable.
Gao Zhang was too lazy to pay attention to the jealousy of these adults. He came here not just for Zhou Bangyan.
There are still many questions that need to be explained clearly to this faint master.
Wanting to get rid of the Liao envoy, Zhou Bangyan was sent out just to paralyze and dazzle the opponent.
There were also many underhanded moves and back-up moves, and Gao Zhang needed to discuss them one by one with the officials.
After listening to Gao Zhang explain his idea for a while, the official Zhao Ji waved his hand.
"You have worked so hard for the country's important affairs, how can I not trust you as a teacher?
You don’t need to explain these things to me in detail. I can give you the right to do things expediently. Well..."
After the official Zhao Ji said this, he stood up, walked to the desk, stood still, and raised his hand to pick up a pen.
As a beloved disciple, Gao Zhang immediately took the initiative to sharpen ink for his master.
Then I saw the master starting to wave it away like a dragon and a phoenix, and then took out the seal and stamped it on it.
"This handwriting gives you the right to do things conveniently. I hope you will do well. Even if it doesn't work, it doesn't matter...
Of course, if you can really fulfill my wish and make the Liao envoy return without success, I will definitely not let you down."
"Disciple, thank you Master for your great love. For Master's instructions, I will go through fire and water, even if I die..."
"Get up quickly, remember, just let go and do it. If you still have any difficulties, just come and find me as your teacher."
Gao Zhang nodded vigorously, holding tightly the sacred edict given by Master Hun Jun.
It's a pity that it's just a piece of silk paper, not a good treasure like Shang Fang's sword that can be hung on the waist to show off.
But then I thought about it, it seems that my height is not quite enough at the moment. If I hang a Shang Fang sword with its tail dragging the floor, it would be weird if people didn't laugh out loud if they saw this.
You can't just stand on stilts if you're not tall enough, right? Forget it, I do these things to save the country and the nation, not to be cute or funny.
Satisfied, Gao Zhang strode out of the palace gate and walked towards Fu'an, Lu Qian and others who were gathering not far away. After walking for a few steps, he heard a greeting from behind him.
As soon as he turned his head, he saw Zhou Bangyan, whom he had just met in the palace before, and everyone was hurrying towards him.
"Master Zhuangyuan, please stay here. I have something to do, and I want to have a good chat with Duke Zhuangyuan..."
Looking at the disgraced Zhou family, Gao Zhang didn't understand what he wanted to talk about.
He rolled his eyes, pointed not far away and said, "If that's the case, then please come with me."
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Not far outside the palace, there was a private room on the second floor of the restaurant where Gao Zhang often led the pair of sleeping dragons and phoenixes to eat and drink.
Gao Zhang looked at the Zhou family in front of him, who was famous for his Song Dynasty talents at home and abroad and had been wandering around for decades. He obviously looked depressed, like a sick chicken infected with severe bird flu.
"Everyone Zhou, don't be too depressed. In fact, this is not a big deal."
"Come, come, eat chopsticks and drink some wine. You can live this day with both worry and happiness. Why are you so depressed?"
After hearing what Gao Zhang said, Zhou Bangyan raised his head, stared at Gao Zhang, and his voice seemed particularly hoarse.
"Xiao Gao Zhuangyuan, you and I have no enmity in the past, and we have no enmity in recent times. Why did you harm me like this?"
"Oh, Mr. Zhou, what you said is wrong. I am just a child. I have no grudge against you before. What is the benefit to me from harming you, a person who is famous all over the world?"
Gao Zhang spread his hands, his face full of innocence and ignorance.
"Then why did the official family let me be responsible for receiving the Liao envoys together with you?"
Facing Zhou Bangyan's aggressive face, Gao Zhang couldn't help but feel happy.
"How about you ask the officials and you will know?"
"..." Zhou Bangyan's old face darkened. I dare to ask, so why are you asking?
"It doesn't matter if you don't dare to ask. If you really don't want to work with me, it's not impossible for you to just hang up and leave, then return to your hometown and entertain your grandchildren."
"I believe that no matter what the officials do, they will never be able to catch you. They have to use a knife to force you to do something."
"..." It was not easy to be promoted to the Dasheng Mansion. Zhou Bangyan, who was in charge of the country's highest music talent hall, felt that he had not yet settled down, so how could he leave with his title hanging?
"It's not that I'm not happy to do official business with the No. 1 Scholar, but I'm really uncomfortable with receiving envoys from the Liao Kingdom..."
"Everyone Zhou is worried that his reputation will be damaged, right?" Seeing that Zhou Bangyan was embarrassed to say it, Gao Zhang pointed it out directly.