"Hmph, the martial arts world is disordered. Things like this are as numerous as a feather. The world is unfair and it is difficult for people to have peace."
"Therefore, I have long had the ambition to stabilize the Wulin and the country. I hope to gather some comrades and restore peace to the Wulin."
"Okay! Your ambition really impresses the people of Mengshan. If you are really determined, I am willing to help you!"
When Li Bai heard this, he was very happy. He thought that if an expert like Meng Haoran could help him, he would not have to worry about the big thing! So he cupped his hands and said, "Brother Meng helps me, which Li Bai couldn't ask for! Brother Meng is a generous man, so I thank you for this!"
"Don't thank me yet, I have a condition."
"What are the conditions? Brother Meng, please tell me."
"That is, you have to explain to me clearly how to determine the martial arts and the country, and I want to make sure that the person who is helping you is not a charlatan. Of course, you have to accompany me to drink for five days and five nights, and I want to listen to the truth after drinking."
When Li Bai heard this, he raised his glass to Meng Haoran and said, "Brother Meng, it's settled!"
Meng Haoran also raised his glass in reply: "It's a deal!"
The two looked at each other, laughed, and drank happily.
That day, the two of them talked about martial arts and drank happily until evening.
Li Bai was afraid that Sima Heng would be worried, so he asked the servants of the Meng Mansion to go to the inn to send a message to Sima Heng to meet at the Meng Mansion.
However, when the servant arrived at the inn, he learned that Sima Heng had reached a breakthrough in his internal strength and was unable to leave.
So Meng Haoran sent several servants to guard him and waited for Sima Heng to break through before meeting at the Meng Mansion.
After everything was arranged properly, Li Bai stayed in the Meng Mansion, drinking and talking with Meng Haoran about the situation in the martial arts and the principles of change every day.
Three days later, Meng Haoran admired Li Bai very much and decided to help Li Bai and work together for the martial arts.
Li Bai was very happy, so he had another big drink with him.
Over the past few days, the two of them drank more than a thousand cups of fine wine. Meng Haoran had been drunk several times, but Li Bai had never been drunk. Meng Haoran was very puzzled and asked the reason.
Li Bai laughed loudly: "I'm not afraid of Brother Meng's laughter. I have been drinking since I was a child and have developed a good drinking capacity. I have never been drunk since I was ten years old, so I was nicknamed 'Li Buzui'."
"Li Buzui? Haha, I didn't expect you to have such a unique skill, I really admire you! By the way, do you have a family?"
"I haven't married yet."
When Meng Haoran heard this, his face showed joy and he said: "In that case, I have a woman I want to introduce to you."
After hearing this, Li Bai quickly waved his hands and said: "Brother Meng, please don't do it. Li Bai's ambition has not been realized, so why should he care about his family?"
"What you said is wrong. Confucius said: Cultivate oneself, harmonize one's family, govern the country and bring peace to the world. So marrying a wife will not affect your ambitions!"
"But... but..." Li Bai thought of Zi Yan, and did not want to hide Meng Haoran, so he continued: "But I have already fallen in love with someone."
"The one you like? Haha, you are indeed a passionate young man! But it doesn't matter, it's not an exaggeration for a man to have three wives and four concubines!"
"Brother Meng, I am a single-minded person and have never thought about the blessings of this group of people."
"Li Bai, don't refuse just yet. You must know that the person I am about to introduce is not only extraordinary in appearance, but also has a rich family background. I will definitely be able to help you realize your ambition!"
Hearing what Meng Haoran said, Li Bai became curious and asked: "Is it Miss He family who has such ability?"
"Xu Xuan, the granddaughter of Master Xu Yu, the Prime Minister of Emperor Gaozong!"
"Granddaughter of Master Xu Yu!" Li Bai once heard his master Zhao Rui mention the deeds of Master Xu Yu, saying that this person was a man of benevolence and generosity, and was known as a good official by the people.
At this time, Meng Haoran continued: "Li Bai, didn't you say that you want to apply for Yan's talk, seek the emperor's skills, and use his wisdom to serve as assistant to the emperor, so that the Huan District will be settled and Hai County will be unified? Official affairs, this Xu family will be settled
I can help you!"
Li Bai thought for a while, then waved his hand and said: "Brother Meng, after thinking about it, I still can't do anything that goes against the person I like. So, let's let this matter with Miss Xu go!"
When Meng Haoran heard this, he was a little dissatisfied, "How can a man look forward and backward when doing things? How can he refuse when no one has seen him? I know this Miss Xu and she is definitely a match for you. Her father and I are both from Anlu and we are very familiar with each other. This matter
I make the decision, you can talk to Miss Xu first."
After that, Meng Haoran left Li Bai in Meng Mansion and went to Xu Mansion alone to propose marriage.
Li Bai looked confused and didn't know what to do for a moment.
At noon, Meng Haoran returned home. He happily said to Li Bai: "You and Miss Xu are really destined. She has been away for many days and just returned home these days. Master Xu is also satisfied with you, so he invites you to come to his home to get together."
, so that you two can meet!"
When Li Bai heard this, he shook his head and waved his hands, "Brother Meng, please don't embarrass me. To tell you the truth, the friend I was looking for before is the one I like. She will be back in a few days. If she comes back, I will know
I'm going to meet another young lady, so I'm going to let go of my relationship with her. I really don't want to!"
Meng Haoran couldn't bear to see Li Bai's serious words. After thinking for a while, he sighed and said: "Well, since you really love the person you like so much, I can't force you to ask for anything. I'll go right away.
Explain clearly to the Xu family."
After that, he went out again and rushed to Xu Mansion.
When Li Bai saw this, he felt relieved.
An hour later, Meng Haoran returned with a strange look on his face.
As soon as he entered the door, he pulled Li Bai aside and said, "Li Bai, you really can't blame me this time."
Li Bai was puzzled, "Brother Meng, what is going on?"
Meng Haoran smiled bitterly and said: "I just went to the Xu Mansion to explain the situation. Mr. Xu is sensible and does not force anything. But Miss Xu Xuan disagrees and says that you are not even seeing her, which makes her lose face. She said that she must not be better than you.
The person I love is so different, I insist on meeting you!"
When Li Bai heard this, he said: "Miss Xu has such a bad temper, I don't even dare to see her!"
"It's okay if I don't see you!"
"Why do you say that?"
"Because she has returned home with me and is now drinking tea in the courtyard pavilion!"
"Ah!" Li Bai exclaimed, thinking that Miss Xu must not be someone to be trifled with due to her personality.
"Stop talking, just come with me to meet him!" After saying that, Meng Haoran took the lead to go out and walked towards the courtyard pavilion.
Li Bai had no choice but to follow him.
Approaching the pavilion in the courtyard, Li Bai saw a girl in yellow from a distance, drinking tea with her back to him, her head covered with a square scarf, her slender figure sitting quietly, quite elegant. However, this figure from behind seemed a bit familiar.
It looks like purple smoke, but it can't be purple smoke.
Arriving at the small pavilion, Meng Haoran said: "Xu Xuan, I brought Li Bai."
Li Bai is also a man who understands etiquette. He stepped forward and saluted: "Miss Xu, Li Bai, this is polite."
"Well, you're here!" Xu Xuan responded and turned around.
When Li Bai took a look, Xu Xuan not only covered her head with a square scarf, but also covered her face with white gauze, leaving only a pair of phoenix eyes. He couldn't help but wonder in his heart: Is this how you dress up to meet each other?
Meng Haoran also looked surprised and said: "Xu Xuan, you weren't dressed like this just now, why are you covering your face in white gauze now?"
Xu Xuan laughed and said: "Brother Meng, I said I wanted to see Li Bai, so I came, but didn't Li Bai say he couldn't see me? Of course I had to cover up to prevent him from seeing me!"
"Ah!" What kind of nonsense is this? Meng Haoran and Li Bai looked at each other.
At this time, Meng Haoran said again: "Xu Xuan, why did your voice change?"
"He said he couldn't see me, so of course I didn't even let him hear his voice!"
Now both Meng Haoran and Li Bai understood that Xu Xuan resented Li Bai's unwillingness to meet.
To untie the bell, the person who tied the bell had to be tied. Li Bai knew that he had to solve the problem himself, so he made an apology to Xu Xuan and said: "Miss Xu, it is indeed Li Bai's fault this time. I didn't think well and let the lady suffer."
Come on, I’m here to help you!”
"Did you make a mistake? If you admit your mistake like this, aren't you afraid that your loved one will blame you?"
When Li Bai heard this, he looked at Meng Haoran next to him, wanting him to relieve the embarrassment, but Meng Haoran ignored him and sat down at the tea table to drink tea.
Li Bai had no choice but to continue smiling and said: "Miss Xu, Li Bai doesn't know how to speak. I hope you'll bear with me."
"You can't speak? I heard from Brother Meng that you are quick-thinking and eloquent!"
"Ah!" Li Bai couldn't help but look at Meng Haoran again, but Meng Haoran still lowered his head to drink tea, smiling and saying nothing.
Li Bai could only say again: "Brother Meng is joking, Miss Xu must not take it seriously."
"Are you kidding? No, he also said that you are a master of poetry!" Xu Xuan paused at this, and then said: "I have always loved poetry, Li Bai, if you want to do this, you can do it for me right away.
How about writing a poem and I will put the blame in the past and won't get in the way of your relationship with the person you like?"
When Li Bai heard this, he thought that if writing poems could solve the problem, then it wouldn't be a problem, so he quickly agreed: "Okay, Miss Xu, then Li Bai is respectful and it is better to obey orders and make a fool of yourself."
After saying that, Li Bai thought for a moment and chanted:
(resentment)
Beauty roller bead curtain,
Sitting deeply with furrowed eyebrows.
But seeing wet tears,
I don’t know who I hate.
As soon as this poem came out, Xu Xuan's eyes shone with admiration. But after thinking about it for a moment, she suddenly became furious, stepped forward and hit Li Bai on the arm, and said angrily: "Li Bai, why are you writing such a good poem?"