Lin Jue consciously observed the two princes. Unexpectedly, Jin Wang Guo Mian and Huai Wang Guo Xu left a very good impression on Lin Jue. Generally speaking, Guo Mian has a more outgoing personality, and his speech and behavior are cheerful and bold.
, giving people a feeling of enthusiasm. As soon as he arrived, the atmosphere in the venue became lively. He seemed to be familiar with many people present, and he greeted each other warmly without any airs of the eldest prince.
The King of Huai, Guo Xu, is much more restrained and calm. He is tall but not stupid. He has a well-proportioned body and can be described as a majestic appearance. Whether he is sitting or standing, he has a tall and straight posture, and he has a certain stability as Mount Tai. This may have something to do with him.
It is related to his experience in the army. His whole person is as straight and quiet as a javelin, and there is a faint majesty and depth that makes people fearful.
The temperaments of the two princes are almost completely different, and the attitudes of the people at the table towards them are also quite distinct. The guests and friends talk to the eldest prince in a high-spirited manner, while they greet the second prince politely and don't say a word of nonsense. Only a few of them talk nonsense.
People seem to be more willing to chat with the second prince, but are not interested in the eldest prince.
The two princes had a good attitude towards Lin Jue. The eldest prince Guo Mian liked Lin Jue's poems and articles and could recite several of them casually. Lin Jue could see that Guo Mian's closeness to him was genuine.
Guo Xu's attitude towards himself was one of polite respect, which was actually more in line with Lin Jue's psychological expectations. As a prince, he was not allowed to express his preferences casually, but Guo Mian's unabashed character was more in line with Lin Jue's psychological expectations.
He is more like a child of an ordinary family, while Guo Xu's reserve and restraint are more like the attitude a prince should have.
After the banquet started, Lin Jue was naturally the focus of the banquet. After all, he had the dual identity of a new scholar and the guest of the East Bedroom of Prince Liang. In addition, Lin Jue had already become famous in the capital for his poems and articles, plus the anecdote about catching his son-in-law under the imperial examination that day.
Naturally, everyone was curious about this young man with a humble attitude.
However, they soon lost interest in Lin Jue, because Lin Jue was neither willing to join their conversation to talk about things they were interested in, nor was he a drunken man like they imagined.
He looked like a talented man. So Lin Jue, the focus of the banquet, was soon replaced by another person, that is Jin Wang Guo Mian.
Guo Mian was chatting and laughing at the banquet, his wine was dry, and he was very enthusiastic. Sometimes he was reciting poems and sometimes reciting articles, he was really full of interest. For this group of literati, it was naturally very appetizing. Guo Huai, on the other hand, just kept quiet.
He sat quietly and smiled. When someone offered a toast, he took a sip. When no one offered a toast, he sat quietly and said nothing. He looked very self-possessed. The more Lin Jue watched, the more interesting he found it. It was strange that the two princes had such different personalities.
However, while Lin Jue was secretly observing the two princes, he also noticed that Guo Huai's eyes were also wandering on him from time to time. When their eyes met occasionally, Guo Huai took the initiative to raise a toast to Lin Jue for the first time, seeming to be interested in Lin Jue.
Very respectful.
Guo Mian had a great capacity for drinking, but he could not hold back the urge to drink until the glass was dry. Soon after, he was swaying and seemed to be drunk. Guo Kun gave him a few words of advice in a low voice.
He was more restrained, but Guo Mian laughed and asked: "What? Are you afraid that I will make you look ugly if I drink too much in your house?" Guo Kundang was speechless. He knew that his cousin could do it.
It is said that he is addicted to alcohol and will get drunk every time he drinks. Guo Kun is not worried about him getting drunk, but worried about him talking nonsense when he is drunk. There is precedent for this.
Guo Mian, who was drunk, finally turned his attention to Lin Jue. After forcing Lin Jue to drink a glass of wine, Guo Mian patted Lin Jue's shoulder and said with a smile: "Cousin-in-law, I really appreciate you. Ever since
After I read your song "Shui Tiao Ge Tou", I have always wanted to meet you. I want to see what kind of person can write such good lyrics. It is simply amazing. I am so big
Over the past hundred years, there have been so many famous scholars. I think you will surpass them all in the future. What I didn’t expect is that you actually became my cousin-in-law. Then it will be great from now on. I can ask you at any time.
Please teach me about poetry. You promise me that if you have new words in the future, you will be the first to give them to me to read. How about that?"
Lin Jue smiled and said: "The King of Jin is too generous. Lin Jue just likes to write and write. Occasionally he gets some interesting sentences, but he also racks his brains after exhausting his thoughts. He can't afford the praise of the King of Jin."
Guo Mian shook his head and said: "Don't be too modest, just do your part. Who can write 'I hope that people will live long, and share the beauty of the moon thousands of miles away', and who can write 'Pick up all the cold branches and refuse to live there, the lonely sandbank is cold'"
'Such a sentence? Reading your poems will tell you that you are a person of character. And I also told you that I once read the plays you wrote, and someone from Hangzhou brought me several copies of "The Romance of the West Chamber" signed by you.
I like the script of "The Peony Pavilion" very much. Didn't you know that you opened a theater in the outer city? I also went to see it secretly. The scenes in the play were really unheard of and unseen. I asked about all the scenery, lights, shadows and lines in the script.
It's all designed by you. You are truly a genius. I admire you, I admire you so much."
Some of the people sitting here also went to the theater to watch the play "Butterfly". But they didn't know that the theater was opened by Lin Jue, and they didn't know that all the lighting and stage effects were designed by Lin Jue. They just heard about it today.
, and immediately let out a sound of admiration.
"It turns out... that the theater is Lin Zhuangyuan's property? Everything was arranged and designed by Lin Zhuangyuan himself? That's really amazing. Shilin Zhongchuan is making an uproar, and everyone is asking who is behind the design of this theater.
It's awesome. It's really awesome." Everyone said one after another.
"It's just a small industry, not worth mentioning. I spend money lavishly, so I opened a small theater with my friends and thought of some tricks to attract people to watch the theater and earn some money for food and drink. You are welcome to come and support me, and go to nature
It's free. Hahaha." Lin Jue lost no time in advertising his theater. It's only natural that these people are willing to go there. These are all high-end customers.
"Haha, Lin Zhuangyuan is really good at joking. Lin Zhuangyuan is a guest in Prince Liang's house, so is he still short of money? I heard that Lin Zhuangyuan's own family background is also a wealthy family in Hangzhou. It is really a joke to say that he is short of money.
"There was a guest who was drunk and started talking without thinking. This immediately caused everyone to wink and remind him.
Lin Jue didn't take it seriously. If he married a small princess, many people would think that he was trying to cling to the powerful. This person's words were quite light, and he only mentioned money in a subtle way. I'm afraid more people would think of it.
It was because he wanted to seek an official position.
"I am the son of the third wife of the Lin family. The property of the Lin family is not for me to squander. Besides, I have the ability to support myself, so why should I spend other people's money? This gentleman is joking." Lin Jue said lightly.
"This is called being upright. Lin Zhuangyuan can say this calmly, which shows that Lin Zhuangyuan has an open mind. The so-called hero does not care about his origin, but what about a bastard? He may not be able to become famous all over the world." Someone expressed heartfelt admiration. In this country where one's family background is extremely important.
In an important era, it is courageous to be able to openly confess one's identity as a concubine. Many people are afraid that they will not be able to hide it.
Huai Wang Guo Xu, who was sitting there quietly, looked at Lin Jue for a moment, and then withdrew his gaze. He was the son of Concubine Mei, and even if he was the son of the emperor, he would inevitably be divided into older and younger concubines. Although the status of the emperor's concubines was
Nobility, this aspect does not have a great influence. But in one thing, it is indeed the most important criterion. That is the qualification to inherit the throne. The prince is theoretically qualified to inherit the throne, but in the case of the direct descendants born of the queen,
There is a clear boundary and gap between the eldest son and the prince born from a concubine. To this extent, Guo Xu and Lin Jue feel that they are in the same boat.
"Let's not talk about this. It's rare to get together here today. The great poet Lin Jue is here. I am also a lover of writing and writing. Most of the adults here are also masters of poetry. How about we write poems and lyrics?" Guo Mian said with a big tongue.
smiled.
"Okay, okay, that's a good suggestion." Everyone clapped and laughed together.
Lin Jue's head was pounding. This was what he was most afraid of. He carried a few poems in order to become famous, but from now on he would be asked to write one for everyone he met. It was like playing monkey, which was really not what he wanted. But now,
But he had to give Prince Jin some face, so it seemed like he was going to have to carry it out again.
"I heard that there are several famous singers in the second uncle's house. Are you willing to ask them to come out and sing new lyrics?" Guo Mian said with a drunken smile to the Liang King Guo Bing, who was sitting there stroking his beard and saying nothing.
Guo Bing chuckled and said: "Since the King of Jin is so elegant, why would my second uncle spoil your interest? However, there are no good singers in my house. There are a few singing voices that are acceptable and the rhythm is good, so I might be able to listen to it."
"Okay!" Guo Mian raised his glass, applauded and laughed. Naturally, everyone in the audience also cheered.
Huai Wang Guo Xu frowned as he sat there. After thinking for a while, he finally said: "Brother, today is the banquet for my cousin's wedding. We are all here to congratulate you. This occasion should be solemn. Drinking too much is already bad.
It’s not appropriate, how can this banquet become your daily banquet and entertainment? This is not good.”
Everyone stopped smiling and didn't dare to speak. To be honest, it was indeed a bit unethical. This was not an ordinary banquet. How could you recite poems and lyrics here and invite singers to sing? Didn't this become a fun party?
.
Guo Mian's face changed suddenly when he heard this, and he glared at Guo Xu and said: "Second brother, what are you talking about? Reciting poems and writing lyrics is an elegant thing. This is not to make a fuss, but to add to the fun. If you don't understand poetry and articles, you naturally think that others are
It's noisy. To be honest, it's noisy when you like to dance with guns and sticks. Are we all like you, who have to dance with swords and guns when drinking with others and sweat profusely? If you think it's not
If you're interested, you can sit and drink while you're at it, don't spoil our fun."
Guo Mian's words were very serious, and he was directly denying Guo Xu face. Even Lin Jue felt that speaking like this was a bit excessive. Lin Jue thought to himself: Will Guo Xu retort? Will the two brothers quarrel here?
?With the mentality of just watching the fun and not taking it too seriously, I look forward to Guo Xu’s counterattack.
However, Lin Jue's expectations were disappointed. Guo Xu only frowned and cupped his hands and said, "Big brother is teaching you that I am too talkative."
Then Guo Xu obediently returned to his seat, his expression really unchanged, as if what just happened had never happened at all.
Lin Jue found it more and more interesting. The relationship between the two princes was really intriguing. It seemed that the eldest prince was more powerful, but was this really the case? The Huai Wang Guo Xu showed such restraint, maybe there was something else.
