The gentle breeze was blowing, and the ice-cold 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. They knew the good and bad of poetry, and each of them also had one or two good poems in their hands.
I have prepared the works, and now I am taking them out one by one to evaluate and compare. Among the previous works, Fang Wenyang has already written a quite popular one, but then Yu Shaoyuan came up with a new song "Who can hold back the thousand-foot-long snow in Miluo"
Everyone felt that it was even better and could become a masterpiece that could 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, Fang Wenyang and other great talents who have been famous for several years. However, at the time of the spring breeze, I really feel the synergy of heaven and earth. The new words that this wonderful hand accidentally got are placed in
Everyone's eyes were full of admiration. Ji Wanqing smiled and sang the lyrics acapella, but she was a little annoyed in her heart. The lyrics were better than the Dragon Boat Festival lyrics he had given her before. How could she just take it out on the spot? If
Keep it, maybe you can 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 looked more towards Li Shishi was still proud of him, while Fang Wenyang was a little disappointed. But the focus of the whole poem meeting was still on these talented people. Ning Yi and others took their seats.
Soon I found my belonging in this unnoticed 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 and found a teacher who had attended the class. Among the several knowledgeable people in front of him, the five were the most famous. Now "Mo Gong" of Junwen Society
"Qin Mowen, Xue Gongyuan; Lu Mingfang, who is famous for his annotation of "Mencius"; Pan Hongda, who runs schools everywhere and has disciples all over the world; and Yan Lingzhong, a scholar who is very knowledgeable and serves as the director of the Imperial Academy. Yu Hezhong once listened to Lu Mingfang's lectures,
Although Lu Mingfang didn't remember him, he naturally smiled and said something nice to him. Then he symbolically asked about his studies and current achievements, encouraged him, and then asked him to sit down nearby.
This is what this kind of poetry gathering is like, where you can talk and 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 those of these people here, but to be fair, even if
Sometimes it seems to others that he has taken advantage of his master, but in most cases, he still likes to participate in such gatherings. As long as there are not too many extraneous things, he will naturally develop a sense of identity when he is in them.
It feels like being a great literati and a great talent, living such a wonderful life of making friends all over the world. Even if you can't come up with a few shocking works, you can go back to the party and talk about it with the swordsman and pen clerk at the same level as him in the Hubu Yamen.
Fan is also very face-saving.
Previously, she was a little wary of whether Ji Wanqing's side would conflict with Shishi's side. 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 chatting and laughing with the people around him. It seemed that he had blended into the atmosphere and was not being watched by many people. Shishi arrived at the front and took a look at Yu Shaoyuan's new clothes among the people talking and laughing.
After looking at the poems in surprise, he couldn't help but praise the poems of Fang Wenyang and others. It was an ordinary and joyful scene of a poetry meeting.
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 was a bit strange, but for a while, I couldn't imagine what would happen. Most of the participants in the poetry meeting came purely for the party, enjoying the cool and rare morning time before the Dragon Boat Festival, watching Yu
Shaoyuan and others were in high spirits, occasionally laughing and adding a few words, quite happily. As for some wealthy children who came with the intention of watching the theater and watching the excitement, they were first of all enjoying the atmosphere of the poetry meeting.
Among the crowd, sitting next to Ning Yi, was a young man named Zheng Kaiqing. He had a reputation as a talented person 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 it is status that people ask for poems. Originally, it was just because the person next to me was a good friend of Li Shishi. After greeting him and chatting for a few words, I found that the other party was well-spoken and generous.
, and they were quite good-humoured, so they started chatting and laughing a bit. Occasionally, poem manuscripts came to them, and 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 stood up, cupped his hands and smiled: "Well, it's just..." For a moment, he felt
I can'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 working for many years. After a while, everyone took out those few poems again, and someone mentioned that Ning Yi was the "number one talented man in Jiangning", giving people
The feeling, at best, just happened suddenly. There was a big shot sitting here who might be comparable to Yu Shaoyuan and Fang Wenyang, but in a few words, Ning Yi's modest words and polite behavior made many people like him.
I thought that he didn't want to be in the limelight for the time being or that he didn't have any good works yet, so I just paid a little attention to it. It's impossible to put all your 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, who was 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 over.
Reading a poem, after he passed by, he vaguely heard someone in the crowd saying: "That guy is just a person seeking fame and fame..." Poems have a circle, but others are not on guard against him. He paid a little attention, and only
It sounds like a small group of people are talking about the problem with Ning Liheng's reputation.
"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. No one can arouse any awe. At this time, I question it.
There are many explanations. 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, if a person appears who is a friend of Li Shishi and has no talent, that's fine. No one will have any feelings or hostility. But if a person appears and has no talent, he behaves like Yu Shaoyuan and Fang Wenyang.
Awesome, 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?"
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. People who specialize in their art and can devote their efforts to their own fields are worthy of respect in his opinion.
Such an occasion is nothing more than a huāhuā sedan carrying people, and Ning Yi is happy to sit in a corner. Even if someone reveals his identity and is promoted as "Jiangning'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 looked at it and saw that it was "Niannujiao": "The old custom in Chu and Hunan is to remember the millet and the flow, to remember the loyalty. Who?
Wrapping Miluo with thousands of feet of snow, washing some souls away. Winning children, wrapping red silk around the arms, good stories are told every year. Dragon boats fight for the crossing, beating flags and beating drums. Who reads the words, the guest is romantic, the calamus and the peach willow, recalling the laying of the boudoir door. Chewing
The elegance of the Shang Tao Dynasty is flourishing, and the competition is like the entertainment of the year. The green apricot garden, a bottle of boiled wine, should be used to pour out the sorrow. The southern smoke should be relieved, and the king's sorrowful mantle will be blown to pieces."
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.
They were all good, and the princess's name was mentioned casually during the meal, so Ning Yi still had a good impression of her. At this time, she asked Ning Yi to write the lyrics, and the people around him echoed a few words: "Young master Ning can make 'one night'
If you write something like "Fish and Dragon Dance", it will definitely be a masterpiece if you start 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, just because of this poem, he might be recommended to the Imperial Academy. He was ready for Ning Yi. At this time, he heard that Ning Yi was giving up, which meant that he was giving up his fame to him. 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 was scolded by him at the door of Fanlou.
It was this person. He felt a little helpless and a little funny in his heart, cursing himself that he was really doing his own thing. 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!"
When he said this, everyone was in an uproar. Ning Yi frowned and handed over his hands: "Did the old man remember it wrong? There is absolutely no such thing. It must be a mistake."
This matter seemed to come out of the blue. Xue Gongyuan said it with certainty, but Ning Yi acted extremely innocent and sincere for a moment. The master over there had seen this matter, and had already remembered it when he called Ning Yi earlier, but that
It was no longer good to let Ning Yi leave. I could only hope in my heart that the distance between Xue Gongyuan and Ning Yi would make Xue Gongyuan unable to recognize him. But when I saw Ning Yi's performance, I was surprised and couldn't help but cover my mouth to hold back laughter. This
The incident was so unexpected that no one who knew about it did anything, so she would not think it was a conspiracy by Ji Wanqing and others.
But after Ning Yi denied it, Xue Gongyuan was so angry that he slammed the table again: "Son! You still dare to deny it! Just now they told me that you are a liar who is just trying to gain fame, and I still didn't believe it. At this time, I recognized it.
You, you still dare to pretend to be kind. I can conclude at this moment that for people like you, Meng Lang, who are immoral and unrepentant, your reputation as a talented person in Jiangning must have come from deception. Today is Bianliang
, not Jiang Ning, I must tell you not to cheat this reputation!"
After he finished speaking, the great scholar on the other side shook his head in a strict tone: "Mr. Xue, this matter has not yet been decided, so it is better to be so arbitrary."
Someone in the crowd said: "I think he is a liar..." But he was a wealthy young man who was very close to Zhou Qing.
When these voices came out, the rest of the people started making noises. Shishi sat there, but suddenly frowned and glanced at Ji Wanqing beside him. Ning Yi also frowned suddenly.
Something... doesn't seem right.
If this incident was just an accident caused by Xue Gongyuan, Ning Yi could probably only think that it was his bad luck and a sudden coincidence. But this may not be the case now. Judging from their words, just now
During that period of time, it seemed that someone had already told the people in front about Ning Yi's situation. The sudden emergence of so many doubters and accusers among the crowd was not in line with the development of things.
It's not surprising that Ning Yi's number one talent was brought to Bianliang, perhaps because of rumors, there would be doubters. But in such a period of time, it has changed like this, and it seems to be far from Xue Gong, and these strict orders
What people conveyed were all one-sided assertions that Ning Yi was trying to gain fame. It is almost impossible to say that it was purely the natural development of rumors.
He became alert for a moment. Over there, Xue Gongyuan slapped the table and recounted what happened in Fanlou that night. People like this in the strict order still held a conservative attitude, asking Xue Gongyuan to restrain himself and give Ning Yi a defense and proof.
Opportunity. Someone in the crowd said that Ning Yi really didn't write poems or lyrics this time.
Yu Shaoyuan in front of him cupped his hands and said loudly: "I am willing to believe in Brother Ning. Mr. Xue, you might as well give him a chance. Brother Ning, you are known as the number one talent in Jiangning. I will write this song
Is it true that "Niannujiao" cannot catch the eye of Brother Ning and inspire him to have any poetic interest?"
Over there, Ji Wanqing stood up: "The little girl also thinks that Mr. Ning should be given a chance. After all, he was brought here by Miss Shishi. You guys, it's better not to give Miss Shishi any face."
At this time, she finally brought Ning Yi and Li Shishi together. However, since just now, Shishi was sitting there covering his lips with a small ball fan, as if he had been thinking about something. At this time, he looked around and then at Ning Yi.
On the other side, he said: "You guys are being too aggressive like this. As for poetry, Brother Ning has already written one before, but it was written to his wife at home, and Shishi promised him not to say it out. But
No matter what Brother Ning thinks, it seems a little bad for you all to suddenly act like this..."
She has also realized that things are not simple, and she is even wondering why it is like this. On the other hand, she is also a little confused about how Ning Yi is going to deal with it, and her words are a little hesitant. If Ning Yi is willing to
Making the song "Huanxi Sand" public can at least resolve this questionable situation, but what if Ning Yi is willing to do so? Or what if he refuses to use the song "Huanxi Sand" and can't think of better lyrics on the spot?
.These are all running through her mind.
It's just that she mentioned that Ning Yi wrote a poem before, and everyone may still have some expectations, but now it's difficult to say it out, and the voice of doubt immediately arose. Someone said: "Miss Shishi is very good to her friends, we all know that
, but in this case, it would be bad to have to cover it up..."
Another person said: "Why don't you say it out loud? If Miss Shishi casually said that this person wrote it, wouldn't everyone believe it..."
After all, there were still many people on Shishi's side in the crowd: "Don't you believe what Miss Shishi said?"
With such a surge of words, the originally lively poetry meeting suddenly turned into a trial meeting to find out a liar, which made it even more lively. However, Shishi and Ning Yi glanced at each other, and they probably summarized who they were in their minds.
He is a staunch promoter of the situation and can analyze the outline of the situation. Among the crowd, those who came with the intention of watching the show knew that the show had already started. Looking at Ning Yi standing here, they became even more excited.
.In such an occasion, standing in front of everyone's doubts and being the one being judged is at a disadvantage anyway. Even the teacher over there is a little uneasy. Of course, Ning Yi also understands this truth and feels
A difficult situation, he smiled and shook his head.
"If I write poetry, that will prove my innocence?"
Xue Gongyuan shouted over there: "You can also write poetry! Don't insult poetry! You can't cover up the fact of bad conduct..."
Someone in the crowd said: "Of course it's not just about writing a poem. Look at the fish and dragon dance that night. Why is Jiangning's most talented man so talented? He must at least outshine the young master's Nian Nujiao!"
"If he is better than Nian Nujiao, then the one who should be sent to the Imperial Academy is Mr. Ning..."
"If he writes well, he will certainly be qualified..."
"The article is natural, I think it's just a little bit better..."
In this situation, the most troublesome thing is the noise. If you achieve one thing, there will be a second one. The standards everyone talks about are ever-changing, and you can always deny it. Even the truly talented and learned people, in this kind of situation.
Under such circumstances, it may not be able to perform well, and if word spreads in the future, the reputation will still be destroyed. And uncovering a big liar in such a poetry meeting is such a stunning development. Everyone is enjoying it and adding fuel to the fire.
Someone over there has already said to Shishi: "Miss Shishi, although you have good intentions, you don't need to get involved in this matter. Don't be deceived by this liar."
Over there, Lu Mingfang said: "This is very true. Even though we are friends, we should not shield and condone him at this time. Hezhong, this person is also your friend, what do you think?"
Yu Hezhong was already in awe of Lu Mingfang, so he held up his hands and said: "Disciple... I haven't seen him for a long time and are not familiar with him. If he... if he is really a person who is just trying to gain fame, I should draw a clear line between him. It's just that
..." He felt that it was not good to say this. When he wanted to say something to add, Lu Mingfang had already nodded: "Okay, you can go down."
Master Li over there said: "I believe in Brother Ning."
In such a chaotic situation, everyone had almost dispersed, standing out Ning Yi. At the same time, at a side door leading here, Zhou Pei, who had rushed over, was already looking anxiously at
Here, she was breathing calmly. She knew that even running out at this time might not be of any use. The matter was so difficult that she was a little worried about whether Ning Yi could solve it. After all, even if she could really write a good poem at this time, it would still be useless.
They may not be able to solve all the problems. After writing poems, they will also take other exams. They will always make things difficult for them. No one is an all-rounder. There must be something that they are not good at. If you follow their pace, you will not lose any face in the end.
There will be some left, even if it is revealed, most of the people who are tested in this way will be inferior to others.
At this time, she heard Ning Yi driving again over there.
"I have a very weird temper. You want me to write it, but I just don't want to." He smiled, "I'm very curious about what this is all about. Master, I don't need to use that word... I
If you don’t write it, what can you do?”
His answer was a bit unexpected and rogue. If he doesn't prove it now, his reputation will definitely be ruined. But the other party's attitude is so bachelor now, and he stands there with such a strong momentum that he doesn't lose. It's obvious that he has failed.
What the audience is looking forward to.
Among the five people in front, Pan Hongda, who looked serious, obviously didn't like Ning Yi's attitude. With a sullen face, he said in a deep voice: "Today we are waiting to meet friends with poems, but we didn't expect to be disrupted by such a thing. But as for what I just heard.
Ning Liheng, if you really don’t have any explanation today, I, Pan Hongda, promise you that from now on in Bianliang, you won’t even think about fame or wealth. I will also report it to the court to make it difficult for you to move even in Bianliang.
Convicted and imprisoned, believe it or not!"
Among these people, Pan Hongda is very strict in his studies and has a bad temper. Everyone has always known that, but they never expected that he would say such a thing at this time. He was just questioned at the poetry meeting, and at most he would be ruined. Why?
He might even get convicted and imprisoned. Ning Yi glanced at him: "Oh? What's the reason?"
Everyone on the side actually frowned, feeling that what he said was too much. Shishi raised his head and was a little surprised. Ji Wanqing frowned and said: "Mr. Pan, what you said is a bit..."
"What do you know!" Pan Hongda glanced at her, "Humph, did you know that this man is not only a talented man from Jiangning, but also a guest of Prince Kang's Mansion in Jiangning, and the teacher of the young prince Zhou Junwu and Princess Zhou Pei of Prince Kang's Mansion!"
As soon as he said this, everyone was in an uproar.
The next chapter is being written, and I was wondering if everyone would vote for me and I would update it in the early morning...
Well, it's eleven o'clock. This sentence may be a little late. I don't know how many people can see it... (To be continued