When Lu Qin saw his father Lu Shi mentioning Wei Rui's marriage, he immediately knelt down and said, "Dad, third uncle, I have something to report to you -"
Lu Shi asked: "What's the matter?"
Lu Qin first told him that Sima Yi, the king of Langya, sent him to Xuzhou to visit Lu Song. Lu Shi nodded and said, "Okay, if you want to be reused by the king of Langya, you must be diligent in the king's affairs."
Lu Na said: "Lu Chang's deception was exposed in the Taiji Palace and his reputation was ruined. Na'er should directly tell King Langya to stay away from such monsters. It is the responsibility of the king's friends. Don't flatter him blindly and lose your integrity."
Lu Qin was very unconvinced and thought to himself: "I only want to be trusted by King Langya, but you ask me to rebuke me. Isn't this ruining my future? What kind of monster is Lu Daoshou!" He quickly said: "Dad, three
Uncle, I have another important thing to report, which is about Ruimei. In the past month, Ruimei has often gone to Waguan Temple to meet Chen Caozhi, so that rumors have spread and opinions have been very bad."
Lu Shi raised his thick eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "There are still such things!"
Lu Qin said: "This is what I saw with my own eyes. Chen Caozhi is so arrogant. It seems that marrying my daughter, the Lu family, is certain and easy."
Lu Shi suppressed his anger and asked Lu Na: "Third brother, do you know about this?"
Zhang Wenwan once told Lu Na about Wei Rui going to Waguan Temple to copy the murals. Lu Na didn't pay attention at the time. Later, he heard that Gu Kaizhi and Chen Caozhi were the ones who painted the murals in Waguan Temple, so he asked his wife Zhang Wenwan about it.
Without concealing anything, he said: "Husband, Rui'er is watching Chen Chen in Waguan Temple. What's wrong with the two of them painting? My niece Zhang Tongyun also went there, and there were servants and maids following her. Husband knows that Rui'er likes to play.
If you keep her bored in the house, she will get sick from boredom. Don't you think that Rui'er's appearance is different from the past?" Lu Na sighed and said nothing more——
When his brother asked, Lu Na had no choice but to reply: "I also know that Wei Rui went to Waguan Temple. The main hall of Waguan Temple had newly painted murals. Wei Rui went to copy the murals."
Lu Qin said: "As far as I know, the ones who painted the murals for Waguan Temple were Gu Kaizhi and Chen Caozhi."
Lu Shi Leng snorted and said to Lu Na: "Third brother, you can't dote on your daughter too much. Don't cause a scandal that will disgrace the family!"
Lu Na blushed and said: "Second brother, you are serious. My Lu Na's daughter is innocent and will never cause any scandal!"
Lu Shi knew that this third brother was upright and stubborn, but he was extremely doting on his children. After the death of Changsheng, he only had one flesh and blood, Wei Rui, and he loved him extremely. He then said sincerely: "I also admit that Chen Caozhi is indeed talented, but the disciples
There is such a huge disparity in family status that Wei Rui will never marry him. In more than a hundred years, I, the Lu family, have never had an in-law from a second-class noble family! If Wei Rui marries Chen Caozhi, then I, the Lu family, will become the laughing stock of others, and our family prestige will also be reduced.
It’s a big loss. Do you and I, brothers, still have the face to face the ancestors’ spirits on the family memorial day?”
Lu Na knew that he could not argue with his brother about this matter, so he lowered his head and sighed.
Lu Shidao: "Let's do this. Send someone to send Rui'er back to Huating Villa in two days. In this way, the rumors will naturally subside."
When Wei Rui returned to Huating, Zhang Wenwan inevitably followed her. Lu Na said: "Second brother, I don't want Rui'er to leave my side. Then Chen Caozhi will go to Gushu soon. If Chen Caozhi is not in Jiankang, why bother with Rui'er?"
Go back to Huating."
Lu Shi nodded: "Well, the third brother must be strictly controlled from now on, and Wei Rui will not be allowed to meet Chen Caozhi again."
Lu Nawei said yes.
…
In the evening of that day, Xie An, the prefect of Wuxing, sent people back to Xie Mansion in Wuyi Lane to submit a letter to Xie Wan. There was also a letter for his wife Liu Dan.
Xie Daoyun sent him to Wucheng, which is the seat of Wuxing County and where the prefect's mansion is.
Xie An's wife, Liu Dan, went to Wucheng with her husband last year, but she couldn't get used to it, so she returned to Jiankang.
Xie Wan smiled slightly: "Brother misses his old wife." He immediately went to see his sister-in-law Liu Dan with the letter.
Mrs. Xie Liu Dan had been waiting for her husband's reply for a long time. Xie An's letter did not mention anything about Chen Caozhi and Xie Daoyun. He only asked Liu Dan to take Daoyun to Wucheng to meet him. Liu Dan understood her husband's
It's funny, my husband also refuses to let A Yuan and Chen Caozhi date. It seems that it is impossible for A Yuan to marry Chen Caozhi.
Mrs. Xie Liu Dan ordered her maid to summon Xie Daoyun and told her about her upcoming trip to Wucheng.
Xie Daoyun lowered his head and lowered his eyebrows, flashed his eyelashes, and asked, "Has Third Aunt written to Third Uncle?"
Mrs. Xie Liu Dan observed Xie Daoyun's face and said with a smile: "I can't hide it from you, but I did write a letter to your third uncle. It seems that your third uncle thinks you are not suitable to stay in Jiankang - Yuanzi, I can't help it, I can't
I can't help you. The most important thing is that Chen Caozhi is obsessed with Lu's girl. Otherwise, if you and he are in love, I will try my best to make it happen. Now, let's break it off."
Xie Daoyun looked as usual and said: "Third aunt has misunderstood me. I have no intention of marrying Chen Caozhi. Since third uncle and third aunt want me to go to Wucheng, then I will go. However, Ah Wei will return to Jianzhi in the near future."
Kang, after meeting A'er, how about my niece setting off with her third aunt?"
Mrs. Xie Liu Dan said: "Okay, I know that my Yuanzi is the most decisive."
Xie Daoyun smiled and said: "Third aunt, don't praise me, I will be embarrassed."
Mrs. Xie Liu Dan stretched out her hand to flick Xie Daoyun's cheek and said with a smile: "Are you embarrassed? Let's play it and see if it's thin-skinned?"
Xie Daoyun dodged and said: "I didn't apply powder today, it will hurt when I play it. Tomorrow I will apply it thickly and let my uncle play it."
Mrs. Xie Liu Dan said: "You want to go out in men's clothing again? Your fourth uncle will scold you if he finds out."
Xie Daoyun said: "I will go to Wucheng in a few days. Please let me pretend to be a man a few times. Third aunt will help me take care of it."
Mrs. Xie Liu Dan said: "Okay, I will take care of it for you and let the great talent Zhu Yingtai stay in glory for a few more days, and then he will live in seclusion in Dongshan."
…
At night, Xie Daoyun wrote a letter to Yuan Tong and Yuan Zicai in the name of Zhu Yingtai. The next morning, he sent someone to Yuan's Mansion to deliver it to Yuan Tong. Yuan Tong sneered after reading the letter and ordered him to drive out to see Zhuge Zeng and Wen.
Lin, the three of them drank and discussed in a wine shop. The plan was decided. Yuan Tong wrote a reply to Zhu Yingtai and sent it to Xie's Mansion in Wuyi Lane that evening.
Xie Daoyun told the porter to hand over the calligraphy for Zhu Yingtai to her immediately. After reading Yuan Tong's calligraphy under the window, Xie Daoyun immediately wrote another calligraphy and ordered the servant to go to Gu Yushi with the letter.
The house was handed over to Chen Caozhi.
On this day Wang Xianzhi came to visit, Chen Caozhi was discussing calligraphy and painting with Wang Xianzhi, and received a letter from Xie Mansion. After reading the letter, he wrote a reply and asked the visitor to take it back to Zhu Yingtai. When he saw Wang Xianzhi looking at him clearly, he said
"My friend Zhu Yingtai invited me to argue with him at Waguan Temple on the eighth day of April, but I cannot refuse."
Wang Xianzhi said: "Zhu Yingtai became famous at the Tianque Mountain Elegant Gathering, but in the past month he declined several chat gatherings and seemed unwilling to interact with others. The only person he seems to have interacted with was Brother Chen."
Chen Cao said: "Xu Xianmin from Jingkou, Liu Shangzhi from my hometown, and Zhu Yingtai are both classmates from Wujun and have all been in contact with each other."
Wang Xianzhi said: "On the eighth day of April, Buddha's birthday, it's a blessing to go to Waguan Temple to not only see the murals of Brother Chen and Brother Gu, but also to listen to the debate between Brother Chen and Brother Zhu."
After Wang Xianzhi left, Chen Caozhi meditated on Xie Daoyun's calligraphy alone——
Gu Yuezhi, Gu Minzhi, Gu Kaizhi, and Xu Miao and his wife went to Xiaolu Shangshu Mansion for a banquet today. Lu Shi and Lu Na brothers also invited Shangshu servants to shoot Wang Biaozhi, and Zhang Ping to accompany them, as a sign of their future care.
, the Lu Er family cleared up their past feuds and restored old friendships.
Feng Lingbo was a female dependent, and was entertained by Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan in the inner courtyard. Feng Lingbo met Lu Weirui, and met Lu Qin at Qingxi Gate yesterday. Chen Caozhi didn't care about Lu Qin's rudeness, but was worried that Lu Weirui would be reprimanded by his second uncle Lu Shi.
, I would like to send my regards to Feng Lingbo——
Lu Weirui said with a smile: "To Mr. Chen, everything is fine with me. I can go to Waguan Temple to visit Mr. Gu to consecrate Vimalakīrti Bodhisattva on the Buddha's birthday on the eighth day of April."
Yesterday, Lu Na returned home and did not reprimand her daughter Lu Weirui. He just told her not to go out in the near future and not to do so next month.
Lu Weirui understood what her father meant. Chen Caozhi went to Gusxi Mansion next month, so that she could go out as she pleased. At that time, she was still very sad. Her stepmother Zhang Wenwan interceded for her, and Lu Na promised that she could go to the Buddhist temple to offer incense on the eighth day of April on the Buddha's birthday.
Rejoice.
Lu Weirui thought to herself: "Chen Langjun entered Jiankang on February 12th. In the past month or so, I have met Chen Langjun seventeen times. This is already very rare. This is my happiest day, rich and sweet."
, like a big treasure - Chen Langjun is about to enter the West Mansion. He has to fight for his family, for himself, and for the three-year agreement with me. I must wait until Chen Langjun comes to marry me. Just think about it.
If I can be with Chen Langjun, I won’t feel depressed, and I can survive it no matter how long it takes—”
…
At dusk, Gu Kaizhi, Xu Miao, and Feng Lingbo returned to the Gu Mansion and came to the small courtyard to see Chen Caozhi. Feng Lingbo informed Lu Weirui of the situation. Chen Caozhi was slightly relieved. Fortunately, Wei Rui had a father and stepmother who loved her, otherwise he would have been very sad.
Uneasy, such a three-year agreement would be too bitter for Wei Rui.
Gu Kaizhi and Xu Miao learned that Zhu Yingtai invited Chen Caozhi to argue at Waguan Temple on Buddha's birthday. They were surprised. Gu Kaizhi asked: "Zizhong, did you agree? Didn't you reject Yuan Zicai's invitation?"
Chen Cao said: "Brother Yingtai invited me this time, not for gambling."
Gu Kaizhi said: "But Brother Yingtai has said it first. If anyone convinces him in the argument, he will never marry for the rest of his life and return to Dongshan to live in seclusion."
Chen Caozhi said with a smile: "Brother Yingtai is eloquent, but I am not as good as him."
Xu Miao said: "So Zi Zhong plans to lose to Zhu Yingtai in the debate? This will certainly help him become famous, but it will damage your talent and reputation."
Chen Cao said: "I will not tie my hands. This will be a wonderful argument. I want the audience to feel that the person who loses the argument is also a hero, and no one dares to despise him."
Gu Kaizhi's heart was itching and he was looking forward to it so much that he said: "I hate how hard it is to pass the time. It would be great if tomorrow was the eighth day of April." He also said: "When I was young, if something I wished for happened, it would come true the next day. I would like it.
I went to bed early, and when I woke up, it was the next day. Unfortunately, today is only the third day of April, so I can't arrive in one sleep."
Chen Caozhi and Xu Miao both laughed and called Gu Kaizhi a fool.