Ji Changan sneered and said: "No matter how wrong my servant is, it is not Mr. Luo's turn to teach him a lesson. He is a member of our Wenzong family, and no one can humiliate him."
"So you, the servants of the Ji family, can rely on your Wenzong family to show off your power?" Luo Wenxuan asked.
"The servant's behavior was a bit reckless, but Mr. Luo shouldn't have beaten him. I hope Mr. Luo can give an explanation to our Ji family about this matter," Ji Changan said.
"What if I don't give you an explanation? What will happen to Mr. Ji?" Luo Wenxuan said contemptuously.
"Crazy guy!"
"Presumptuous!"
The servants of the Ji family shouted angrily.
"Today is my son's birthday. I don't want to meet you all. I would like to ask Du Ning of Nanping Mansion. Is Mr. Du upstairs?" Ji Changan suddenly asked.
Luo Wenxuan's expression changed with surprise, and Cao Qingyun and others also changed their expressions, and looked at Du Ning.
Du Ning frowned, thinking that those classmates must have told Ji Changan about everyone's coming to Mingyue Tower tonight, so Ji Changan led everyone here.
From the beginning, Ji Changan's goal was Du Ning himself. There is no coincidence in the world.
Before Luo Wenxuan could respond, Ji Changan continued: "I have admired Mr. Du for a long time, and I have heard his name like thunder. I have a couplet: The reeds on the wall are top-heavy and shallow. Please give me your advice."
"Okay!"
The scholars downstairs applauded.
The air in the room on the second floor suddenly became much colder.
Du Ning thought that Ji Changan was "top-heavy and shallow", implying that although he had a great literary reputation, his connections were not extensive and he had no actual power. It would be difficult for him to gain a foothold in Suzhou City. If he was not careful, he would be in crisis. This is already provoking Du Ning’s title.
Du Ning thought for a moment and said in a voice like a bell: "Bamboo shoots in the mountains have sharp mouths, thick skins and hollow bellies."
The cheers outside suddenly stopped.
"A sharp mouth, thick skin, but a hollow belly" implies that even though Ji Changan is a disciple of the Wenzong family, he can only speak quickly and have no tolerance for others. He is simply a strong-willed person.
The scholars who were traveling with Ji Changan were so angry that they gnashed their teeth. Unexpectedly, Du Ning was so quick in thinking that he could figure out the second couplet so quickly.
Ji Changan's face became more and more gloomy. He was the son of the Ji family. How had he ever been scolded like this by others using couplets? But he couldn't get angry yet, because using couplets to sarcastically and sarcastically is a normal way for scholars to compete for literary fame. As long as it complies with the rules,
Even if he secretly scolded Ji Changan until he was bloody, Ji Changan couldn't say anything bad about Du Ning.
If you have the ability, use couplets to scold you back.
If you don’t have that literary talent, you’re doing yourself a disservice and no one is to blame.
Everyone on the second floor smiled, and Du Ning's sharp response was enough to impress everyone.
"You are indeed Mr. Du. He is really talented in literature. I admire him. No matter what, I have to ask Mr. Du for advice today. Let's go!"
After Ji Changan finished speaking, he led many scholars into Mingyue Tower and went straight to the second floor.
Du Ning's expression changed. Looking at the opponent's momentum, could it be that he wanted to have a literary fight?
Luo Wenxuan said hurriedly: "Young Master Du, don't be nervous. As long as I, Luo, are here, you will not be bullied. My father is the governor of Zhou Mu. I will give Ji Changan ten courages, and he will not dare to touch me." p>
Cao Qingyun also said: "If Ji Changan dares to act recklessly, I will ask my father to send soldiers to surround the Ji family and beat every Ji family member I see."
"…………"
Du Ning had a black line, but he didn't say anything, so why were they more active than him?
Others also rely on their status as a prominent family in Suzhou and are not afraid of people like Ji Changan.
"Haha... It turns out that there are so many students gathering here. It seems that my son came at the right time tonight."
After Ji Chang'an led people to the second floor, he quickly blocked the door to prevent anyone from entering.
His eyes fell on Du Ning, and he chuckled: "I was really rude just now. If I had known that Mr. Du was eating at Mingyue Tower, I would not have dared to offend my servants no matter what."
As he spoke, he walked over, poured himself a glass of wine, and said to Du Ning: "I would like to toast Mr. Du with this glass of wine as an apology for my servant. I also ask Mr. Du not to be angry, please."
Du Ning immediately said: "Brother Ji is serious, this is just a misunderstanding. Today is your birthday. We are all students of Suzhou Academy of Arts. We should also toast you to congratulate you. Everyone, let's toast to Brother Ji."
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"Okay, I wish Mr. Ji a happy birthday."
"Young Master Jingji."
Everyone toasted to Ji Changan together.
"Thank you, please."
Both parties toasted together and then worked together.
The atmosphere in the room relaxed a lot.
Ji Changan said: "Enjoy yourselves to your heart's content. All the money for this meal and food will be charged to my account, and all the expenses will be paid by me, Mr. Ji."
Luo Wenxuan said hurriedly: "That won't work. I, Luo, am the host tonight. I welcome Mr. Du to come to Suzhou Academy of Literature to study. I won't let Mr. Ji take away my prestige."
"Today is my son's birthday. Not to mention your private room, the entire Mingyue Building must be reserved."
Ji Changan turned around and said to a servant behind him: "Go and tell the shopkeeper that all the money for this box will be paid by me. Ask the shopkeeper to bring a few more jars of good wine and add two signature main dishes." p>
"Yes, sir."
The servant took the order and hurried to notify the shopkeeper.
Luo Wenxuan's face suddenly turned ugly. This was not only because Ji Changan had disgraced him, but also slapped him in the face.
Du Ning glanced at Ji Changan and thought that the other party could not be so kind to him. If the food and drinks tonight were taken care of by him, he would take the opportunity to make some demands.
For example...
"Everyone says that Mr. Du is a noble man from a poor family and is famous all over the world. I also think that we meet each other at such a late age. I want to discuss poems and articles with you, but that would be tantamount to humiliating myself. If I compete with your literary talent
, I am a judge and you are a scholar, but I am suspected of bullying you. Let's do this. I will select a ninth-grade scholar who is about the same age as you. You guys will have a talent comparison. Let's stop clicking and don't use talent to attack the other party.
Just use your talent to throw the opponent out of the window and you will win. I wonder if Mr. Du can give me some advice?"
Ji Changan's face was full of smiles, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes.
At this moment, the picture is clear.
In the name of literary struggle, throw the opponent out of the second floor window.
No matter who loses so embarrassingly, it must be very embarrassing.
Obviously, Ji Changan resented the fact that his servant was thrown from the second floor, and wanted to find a way back for his servant.
Cao Qingyun said: "We are here today just to eat. If Mr. Ji wants to see a literary fight, Cao is willing to accept the challenge of any Confucian and Taoist scholar among you."
Dunington suddenly felt warm in his heart. It was no joke to come forward at this moment. He might be thrown out of the second floor window by others. The next day, if the news spread, he would be embarrassed to death.
Ji Changan said contemptuously: "Haha, I know how much Brother Cao is capable of. If Brother Cao wants to fight, there will be plenty of time and opportunities in the future, but tonight, I just want to ask Master Du to show off his skills.
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Then he said to Du Ning: "Mr. Du, it's my first happiness that you come to study in our Suzhou Literary Academy. Today is my birthday, which is my second happiness. We just have a double happiness. I think you will not be disappointed."
Can you give me this face?"
Having said this, there is really no reason to refuse.
Luo Wenxuan, Cao Qingyun and others were so angry that they were gnashing their teeth. Ji Changan was too talkative. He obviously wanted to use the name of Wen Dou to deal with Du Ning, but he gave such a high-sounding and very well-founded reason.
"Since today is Mr. Ji's birthday and he has paid the bill for us, Du can only discuss and discuss with you today."
Du Ning agreed. Seeing that the other party was aggressive and would not give up until he achieved his goal, he knew that even if he wanted to give in, the other party would not let him go, so he simply gave the other party some color to show off.
Know how powerful you are.
Luo Wenxuan and Cao Qingyun looked at each other and could only shut their mouths helplessly.
Now that Du Ning agreed, he couldn't lose Du Ning's face.
And they can also see Du Ning's Confucianism and Taoism. If Du Ning overestimates his own abilities and loses to the opponent, it can only be said that Du Ning has no self-awareness, and then such a scholar is not worthy of close friendship.
"Okay!"
Ji Chang'an was overjoyed. A look of great pride flashed in his eyes, and he said with a smile: "Young Master Du is indeed a master of art and bold. I admire him. Brother Zhang Gui, you are a scholar at the ninth level of Confucianism and Taoism, and you are also a classmate of Mr. Du."
, just discuss and learn from him!"
"How dare you disobey Brother Ji's orders."
A student came out from behind and looked at Du Ning, showing a bit of contempt.
A servant brought a fighting document and asked both parties to sign it.
This is Wen Dou’s rule, to prevent accidents.
Du Ning was even more dissatisfied with Ji Changan. The other party had even prepared a written letter, which showed that the other party was well prepared.
"We've reached the point where we have reached the point of literary competition. Brother Zhang Gui, please be merciful and don't crush Mr. Du's literary palace."
Ji Changan's seemingly well-intentioned reminder was clearly reminding Zhang Gui that it would be best to smash Du Ning's literary palace to destroy Du Ning's Confucianism.
"Brother Ji, don't worry, Zhang knows how to do it." Zhang Gui chuckled.
Luo Wenxuan and Cao Qingyun looked at Ji Changan with particularly cold expressions.
Du Ning glanced at Zhang Gui and didn't take him seriously.
"Master Du, accidents will inevitably happen during literary competitions. If I accidentally get hurt, please be patient." Zhang Gui said with a smile.
"Brother Zhang, feel free to take action, otherwise you will be thrown out of the window by my talent." Du Ning reminded.
"Haha..."
Zhang Gui laughed loudly, with sarcasm on his face, "Master Du is indeed confident. In this case, don't blame Zhang."
The two stood opposite each other, with the window on their side.