205, the gentleman is Zizhan, I am Ziyou (seeking full order)
Moreover, the calligraphy treasures of some famous literati are extremely precious.
Bai Gui obviously belongs to this group.
"Mr. Bai, Mrs. Bai, and Miss Bai please come in..."
"The ladies are waiting for you at the house."
Xiao Lian bowed again and said.
Bai Gui nodded gently and motioned for Mrs. Bai and Bai Xiuzhu to enter together.
Although this is the car of the Bai Mansion and it was Mrs. Bai who brought him here, his status is really not low and he is not a vassal of the Bai Mansion. Therefore, even Xiao Lian is addressed with him as the first.
The three of them took steps.
Bai Gui and Bai Xiuzhu fell half a step behind, letting Mrs. Bai go first.
enter.
The decoration of Jin Mansion is very luxurious, combining Chinese and Western styles. The living room is decorated in a European style, with bright Paulownia wood floors that reflect human figures, semicircular arched windows, and stone masonry at the corners, with Chinese auspicious animals carved on them.
Surrounding the slightly higher walls are hexagonal bay windows, huge crystal diamond chandeliers, powered by electricity, and colorful...
When we walked into the house, there were already many people inside.
However, most of them are young women.
It should be an internal banquet of Jin Mansion.
Sitting on the sofa were many beautiful women wearing cheongsams. They were quite young, all around twenty years old. There was only one old middle-aged woman. Her clothes were simple and outdated. Indigo blue wide sleeves and
Trousers are still a dress of the old times.
I could see several men, all wearing suits. The young man looked quite frivolous and looked like a dandy at first glance, while the older man was much calmer, but his behavior showed that he was a master who couldn't do anything.
Mrs. Bai took the lead and walked to a young woman in cheongsam. She smiled as she walked: "I just heard Xiao Lian say, Third Young Madam, you lost money playing poker last night. Why, you are looking a little sad today."
She sat on the sofa and put her handbag on her legs.
"What's the matter..."
"Why did Sister Xiuzhu come over with a young man? Hey, it should be my cousin-in-law..."
"For so many years, I have only heard of his name, but never seen him."
The third young lady is Wang Yufen. She is Bai Xiuzhu's cousin and married into the Jin family.
Like this kind of social celebrities, well-known figures are all related by relatives and have old stories. Bai Xiong became a disciple of Jin Quan, and there was also an early friendship between the two families. After becoming master and apprentice, they had close contacts.
At this time, Bai Xiuzhu was also sitting on the single sofa. Bai Gui helped Bai Xiuzhu remove the brocade Sihe Ruyiyun shoulder, which was a shawl. He was half leaning on the armrest of the sofa.
When he heard Wang Yufen's question, he glanced back. He looked good, but observing his words and deeds, he knew that he was the more eloquent among his sisters-in-law. He had a smart mouth and knew what to do.
"Well... cousin, I just returned from studying abroad in Japan. It's normal that you haven't seen me before..."
"I won't see you today."
"Let me meet you, my name is Bai Gui, also named Meihe."'
Bai Gui stood up from the armrest of the sofa, gathered his clothes, stretched out his right hand and said.
Wang Yufen was caught off guard. Generally speaking, Chinese etiquette is followed in China and it is rare to see a handshake. However, the people in front of her are considered her relatives, so shaking hands is not a big deal.
Seeing the young women sitting next to him looking at him curiously, Bai Gui also bowed slightly as a courtesy.
"This is the wife of Jin Mansion..."
"This is the eldest mistress, named Peifang, the second mistress Huichang, the fourth young lady Jin Daozhi, the fifth young lady Jin Minzhi..."
"Xia Wangyi, the young master of the Xia family..."
Wang Yufen was Bai Xiuzhu's cousin and was related to the Bai family, so she had to introduce all the wives and other members of the Jin family. She was also the talkative one, and she usually spoke first when meeting guests.
Bai Gui saluted and then sat on the armrest again.
After speaking, everyone inevitably turned their attention to Bai Gui.
The reason is very simple. They are new faces and well-known writers in China and Japan. There are many people who want to deal with them, and the relationship with them is not too far away.
Chatting.
Finally, someone couldn't help but ask about the sapphire feather brooch that Bai Xiuzhu was wearing.
"This is what Mihe gave to me..."
Bai Xiuzhu replied slightly shyly.
Everyone admired and praised Bai Gui, and had a certain understanding of Bai Gui's strength.
Reputation is invisible and intangible. Although everyone knows that Bai Gui has a good background, the people present are all official ladies and wives, so they may not be weak. However, at a glance, you can tell that this sapphire feather brooch is worth a lot of money.
"Looking at Brother Xia's behavior, is he feeling a little unwell here?"
A group of ladies were chatting, and the male guests were also chatting and laughing. However, while talking, Bai Gui narrowed his eyes and looked at Xia Wangyi, and his tone was slightly cold.
During the conversation just now, Xia Wangyi frequently looked at Bai Xiuzhu.
According to Mrs. Bai, this Xia Wangyi should be a suitor who is entangled with Bai Xiuzhu. Of course, it is not appropriate to explain the pursuit. After all, Bai Xiuzhu is engaged. If Xia Wangyi does not want to lose her reputation, she will not speak so directly.
, but anyone with brighter eyes knows that Xia Wangyi definitely has bad intentions...
Shoot the first bird!
Bai Gui has no great interest in this kind of internal banquet. He came here just to declare his sovereignty.
"Brother Bai, I'm fine..., I..."
Xia Wangyi was startled for a moment, and then he realized what he was doing. His face turned red and looked a little ugly. He had a good relationship with the Jin Mansion, otherwise he would not have been invited to the banquet in the Jin Mansion. His status was not bad, but... compared with Bai Gui
, inexplicably three points shorter.
It's like a playboy meeting a top elite...
I feel ashamed of myself first.
Although his family has some background, doesn't Bai Gui not have the same? Those who can reach the stage of Bai Gui and become a well-known scholar will definitely not have less connections and connections, and they may even have more connections than him, and they are even more powerful.
Besides... his family will not go against Bai Gui because of a heir.
"I'm sorry. Brother Bai is right. I do feel a little unwell tonight. Now... I'll take my leave first!"
"Brother Bai, please don't blame me!"
Xia Wangyi's expression changed for a while.
From red to pale!
He struggled mentally for a while, stood up from his seat, bowed his hand to Bai Gui, and left without looking back.
After the words were spoken...
This means that he has given in!
"Brother Bai took the lead and defeated the enemy without fighting. It's admirable!"
Jin Pengzhen, the third young master of the Jin Mansion, saw this scene, closed the folding fan in his hand, fanned himself, and said.
Although Xia Wangyi had a friendship with him, the friendship was limited to that of a friend. There was no need to plead for Xia Wangyi, and besides, this matter was not very moral.
"Brother Pengzhen was joking, it's just a trivial matter."
Bai Gui looked indifferent and didn't take it to heart very much.
Xia Wangyi is just a small trouble. This time he killed the chicken to show the monkeys, as a warning to others. What happened tonight will definitely spread. If someone wants to be the second Xia Wangyi, he will not just limit himself to words...
But if you think about it, you will know that he and Bai Xiuzhu have now revealed that they are in a free relationship. After all, there are only a few people who are shameless...
Most people will be as "interested" as Xia Wangyi!
If you are not envied by others, you are not a talented person!
Bai Xiuzhu has outstanding appearance, and he has not appeared for a long time. This situation is normal...
"Xiuzhu, look, my cousin-in-law is jealous."
Wang Yufen teased.
Everyone had just seen this scene, but no one would choose to stand up for Xia Wangyi. Originally, this matter was caused by Xia Wangyi's fault, and compared to Xia Wangyi, they were more willing to make friends with Bai Gui.
It is common sense to praise the high and suppress the low.
This is true not only for small people, but also for big people. It's just that it's more subtle.
"Cousin, please stop teasing me."
"I didn't pay any attention to Xia Wangyi. It's not like he was jealous. Meihe just sent him away..."
Gu Bai Xiuzhu looked modest when she spoke, but her words were not forgiving at all.
Extremely belittle Xia Wangyi.
Everyone chuckled, and for a moment, Jin Mansion was filled with a happy atmosphere.
The dinner begins.
Everyone came to the restaurant.
The second aunt of the Jin family just now had a little girl in her teenage years half in her arms.
"This is Meili, our eighth sister..."
The eldest mistress Peifang pointed at Jin Meili and said, "This is your brother Meihe. Say hello to your brother Meihe."
"Brother Meihe."
Jin Meili is still in the process of changing her voice and still has a childlike voice.
"Meili, right? Xiuzhu mentioned you in the letter when she wrote to me. This is a small gift from me. Please accept it."
Bai Gui looked at "Silly Girl" and took out a bottle of perfume from his sleeve. He bought it at a foreign store. It is a broken glass bottle and is packed in a small wooden box with a lining. It is about three inches long and one inch wide. It is a small bottle.
Yes, but the price is not cheap, three silver dollars a bottle.
(Jin Meili played by Shu Chang)
This is a great little gift!
When we arrived at Jin Mansion, everyone was about the same age as him, so there was no need for him to give any gifts, but Jin Meili was the youngest, so she needed to prepare some gifts in advance, and perfume was more suitable.
"Thank you Meihe brother."
Jin Meili jumped down from the second concubine's arms, walked up to Bai Gui, and thanked her happily.
The food is very rich, both Chinese and Western.
After dinner, we chatted for a while.
This is the end of the banquet in the Jin Mansion.
…
When Bai Gui returned from Jin Mansion yesterday, because it was getting late and he was not very familiar with the lanes of Yanjing, he stayed overnight at Bai Mansion at the invitation of Mrs. Bai.
Generally, the Bai Mansion does not accept male guests, but Bai Gui is the uncle of the Bai Mansion.
Not a big problem.
No one will say anything about it.
When he got up for breakfast in the morning, he saw Bai Xiongqi again.
"Brother Xiongqi, long time no see."
Bai Gui walked to the dining table seat, divided a piece of fried egg with a knife and fork, chewed it and said.
Breakfast is Western-style, but it prefers German-style breakfast. It not only has omelettes, but also grilled sausages, but it also takes care of Mrs. Bai's eating habits and adds a miso soup.
"Brother Meihe, we have met again after not seeing each other for many years. At first, brother mentioned you to me many times!"
Bai Xiongqi divided a piece of grilled sausage, took another sip of porridge, and said with a smile.
"Brother Chu? It's Minister Wu, right? Why did he mention me?"
Bai Gui's heart suddenly jumped.
From the beginning, he had known the name "Mr. Wu" for a long time.
But Minister Wu... was promoted back to China after his third year in Japan, so Bai Gui didn't see him for a year or two...
At this time, after hearing Bai Xiongqi talking about Minister Wu, Bai Gui felt a little uneasy.
Minister Wu gave him a supplementary allowance of 17 yen every month, which was used to fund his contacts with Mitsuko Yamada. However, as Minister Wu returned to China, the funds were temporarily stopped. Even though Minister Wu had a reliable reputation, he also
It was him who took the initiative..., but facing Bai Xiongqi, Bai Gui was still worried that the matter would be leaked to Minister Wu.
"Minister Wu said that you studied hard during your stay in Japan. Although you can't hang your head or stab your buttocks every day, it is common for the lights to light up at three o'clock and the rooster at five o'clock..."
"It's no wonder that you, Miwa, were able to write the masterpiece Guns and Guns while you were in Japan. With such an inspiring attitude towards learning, there is nothing you can't do without full credit..."
Bai Xiongqi looked satisfied and nodded slightly.
"Fifth watch chicken..."
Bai Gui looked strange.
This is a metaphor for Minister Wu. Sure enough, after no interests are involved, he can't keep his mouth shut. But fortunately, Minister Wu still has some scruples and some conscience. Minister Wu is the matchmaker. If he is not careful,
If the secret is leaked, Bai Xiongqi will not let him off easily...
The fifth watch of the rooster was the advice given by Minister Wu to Bai Xiongqi.
Obviously Bai Xiongqi didn't understand.
"You have just graduated. With your reputation, you will be able to get a good job after being selected by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I will try my best to pave the way for you in the future..."
Bai Xiong thought for a while and said.
He is now considered to be part of Jin Quan's faction. If Bai Gui can join, it will definitely become stronger. Otherwise, he would not reveal his true feelings so openly when talking to ordinary people, who would let Bai Gui be his brother-in-law.
Belongs to the three tribes.
After all, Bai Gui is not someone who cannot be helped. Every incident he has experienced in studying in Japan has undoubtedly proved his ability. Besides, Bai Gui has a lot of prestige among the students studying in Japan, even though these people have not graduated yet.
, but it is a considerable network of contacts...
"Brother Xiongqi, I have no plans to become an official now..."
"I think it is better not to be an official than to be an official."
Bai Gui pondered for a moment and told the truth.
Tell me the reasons why you don't want to work.
Firstly, his current status and reputation are enough. Even if he is not an official, others would not dare to underestimate him. He is a hedgehog with thorns. Secondly, the current national situation is difficult, and it is estimated that he will not be able to pay him much, so he is not as good as him.
A few random articles...
Reasonable and well-founded.
"Since you are willing to continue your studies, it is good. In officialdom, seniority is required..."
Bai Xiong nodded, "I also agree with your point of view. You are still young now. It is a good thing to study for a few more years. Moreover, if you write books in the field, it will be more beneficial to the country. Once you are restricted to officialdom,
It’s a waste of your talent.”
Although he is more inclined to let Bai Gui enter the officialdom.
But Bai Gui is willing to continue studying, and he will not refute this...
Moreover, he is considered a neutral faction in the opposition, he cannot offend anyone, and he has a great reputation... It will do him a lot of good to have others turn against him.
"Thank you, Brother Xiongqi, for your understanding..."
Bai Gui took a bite of the fried egg and smiled lightly.
He thought for a while and joked: "Brother Xiongqi, you are in the officialdom and I am in the opposition. Isn't it just that you are the leader and I am the leader?"
Ziyou, Su Zhe's name.
Zizhan, the name of Su Shi.
"You, you..."
Bai Xiongqi couldn't help but shook his head and chuckled.
Anyone who is familiar with history books knows the relationship between Su Shi and Su Che. They are brothers. However, compared with Su Shi's unlucky fate, Su Che's official career was much better. Su Shi, on the other hand, often spoke openly and could not distinguish the formalities of officialdom.
Today I have offended Wang Anshi and Zhang Dun of the new party, and tomorrow I have offended Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo of the old party. It can be said that there is no favor to be gained from either end, either being demoted or on the way to being demoted...
But fortunately, Su Shi had a good younger brother. Su Zhe was a high-ranking official and became the prime minister. Every time Su Shi was in jail, it was Su Zhe who helped to get people...
Therefore, Su Shi often wrote poems and lyrics, and he also cherished Ziyou and knew Ziyou. His younger brother Ziyou appeared a lot, because his younger brother often fished for him. The relationship between the two was naturally much closer than that of ordinary brothers.
So now Bai Gui uses this allusion to describe his ambition. At the same time, the meaning is that we are almost like brothers. If you can fish for me in the future, try to fish for me. I won't be embarrassed...
"Meihe, you always do things decently, Su Zizhan can't compare to you."
"But you don't have to say this. You are my sister's husband. If something happens to you, how can I have the dignity to see Xiuzhu..."
Bai Xiongqi said seriously.
Although he is more utilitarian at heart, this is normal. People who read more also have more calculations.
As the saying goes, every time a "good" person slaughters dogs in a righteous manner, he or she will be a scholar who has a negative heart.
In comparison, his love for his sister as a brother and sister is real, he loves her more, and he will definitely not leave Bai Gui alone...
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