How could Zhao Rong not be excited when he heard that Brother Gong actually said that he would take him to participate in a cultural gathering? Zhao Rong was certainly excited to be able to participate in such a high-level cultural gathering. If he had participated in a cultural gathering, then wait
After he returns home, will he and his old husband have more things to talk about in common?
Compared to Zhao Rong's excitement, Gong Yu was not interested at all. He waved his hands and shook his head to express that he would not accept such an arrangement, and at the same time he said.
"Brother, please don't make things difficult for me. I don't want to go to any so-called literary gathering. Those occasions are filled with scholars who can say sarcastic things. If I go there, I will fall into a jealous vat."
Gong Jian understood Zhao Rong's reaction very well, but he couldn't accept his second brother's words. Why was he still urging himself to go out more and communicate with students who were also candidates two days ago?
The second younger brother, who was in communication, was able to say something today, refusing to participate in the literary gatherings of those literati.
He couldn't help but take a closer look at his second brother with interest, and found that his words did come from his true heart. It was not because he was worried that he would be ostracized at the cultural gathering, or because he was worried about taking the two of them to the literary gathering.
Yes, I am worried about what kind of trouble it will bring to my elder brother. These words are completely a sign that I am not interested in activities such as cultural gatherings.
This, of course, made Gong Jian feel strange. He couldn't help but ask why: "Second brother, how do you know how those people will behave at the cultural meeting?"
Anyway, in his heart, Gong Jian still agrees with the adjectives used by his second brother. Those scholars are indeed sour, and the most important thing is that they are not what they seem, and the conversations with these people are very strange.
No worries. This was also the main reason why he was unwilling to participate in those cultural gatherings.
But no matter how much Gong Jian chooses to agree with his second brother's point of view, he still feels that after all, for young people like them who have never participated in literary gatherings and are considered scholars, being able to participate in literary gatherings should be a big deal.
Something to be happy about.
Looking at Zhao Rong's expression next to him, he looked more normal. That kind of expectant expression should be a normal reaction, but how could his second brother have such a disgusted look on his face?
After seeing his second brother's expression, Gong Jian couldn't help but start to reflect on himself. Did he say something before that caused his second brother to misunderstand you as a scholar, which caused his strange expression now?
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But he just thought about it for a long time, and he didn't feel that he had said anything. Even after he first came to the provincial capital, he never agreed to the proposal of his second brother to interact with other literati. But he also
He didn't say anything bad, so why is his second brother so disgusted with these gatherings of scholars? Thinking of this, Gong Jian couldn't help but ask.
"Second brother, why are you so disgusted with these people's cultural gatherings? Have you ever participated in them?"
Just now, Gong Jian was reflecting on whether he had said something wrong. At the same time, he also recalled whether his second brother had participated in this kind of cultural gathering, so he knew the situation inside clearly, and he also treated those who were polite on the surface but flattering in reality.
People show great disdain.
But in his memory, he thought about it carefully for a long time, and he could not figure out when the second brother had participated in the literary gatherings of these literati, so he asked out loud.
After listening to Gong Jian's question, Gong Yu was stunned for a moment. He didn't understand why his eldest brother suddenly asked him this question. Didn't he know whether he had ever participated in a cultural gathering?
In doubt, Gong Yu glanced at Zhao Rong's expression. He finally understood. Is the reason why the elder brother asked this question because his reaction was a bit unexpected?
After thinking for a moment, Gong Yu also thought clearly. If he hadn't spent a whole morning in Zhuangyuan Building before, and had a certain understanding of those scholars, then now that he heard that his eldest brother was going to take them to participate in the cultural gathering, what about himself?
His expression should be similar to that of Zhao Rong now.
But since that morning, after he carefully observed it in Zhuangyuan Building, Gong Yu no longer had any interest in the literary gatherings of these scholars.
Now that he understood why his eldest brother asked himself so, Gong Yu simply told his own experience.
"Brother, no, I have not participated in those gatherings of scholars. The reason why I am disgusted with attending those gatherings of scholars is mainly because I have observed them at close range."
When Gong Yu said this, he was a little confused about what to say next. After all, his eldest brother was also a scholar. If he said too much, he should specifically mention that his eldest brother was not included in this.
However, Gong Yu actually didn't know in his heart what his eldest brother's specific behavior was at the literary meeting. Was his eldest brother just like those scholars and had to join in the same trend with them?
In that case, wouldn't it be inappropriate for him to say such words? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but hesitate, not knowing whether to say the next words.
He was silent, so Gong Jian was certainly not in a hurry. He was still sipping tea slowly, not worried about what his second brother had to say.
But Zhao Rong, who had always had a lively expression since just now, was a little anxious now. Originally, when Gong Yu was speaking, he couldn't interrupt himself. Although he was full of expectations and curiosity, he also knew that Gong Yu
Jian and Gong Yu are real brothers. So when they are talking, I should not interrupt.
But now Gong Yu obviously stopped talking after half of what he said. How could this not make him anxious?
Originally, Zhao Rong was still looking forward to Brother Gong taking him to a cultural gathering to see and broaden his horizons. In this way, when he went back, he would have something to talk with his old gentleman, instead of just listening to that.
The old gentleman was just being careless and said things that he couldn't understand at all.
I thought that if I could participate in the literary meeting of the students who were taking the imperial examination in the provincial capital, my old gentleman would also be able to take a high look at me.
But now, it was obvious that Gong Yu didn't want to participate in this kind of literary meeting, and now he was waiting for him to explain clearly, but he decided not to continue. At this point, Zhao Rong couldn't help but urge him anymore.
"Second brother, please make it clear. Why are you not willing to go to the cultural gathering with Brother Gong? And what you just said, did you gain anything from observing the students nearby?" (To be continued)