Gu Yuanli's explanation aroused everyone's interest. They were all scholars, and even if they were not good at painting, they had dabbled in it. However, the last question made everyone a little stunned.
"Brother Gu is saying that the Taoist who painted the painting is also called Feiyun?"
"It's a coincidence, it's really the same as Brother Chu."
Everyone exchanged opinions, but no one believed that it was Chu Feng. As a top-ranked scholar in the provincial examination, his future prospects were limitless, so how could he become a monk and become a Taoist?
In today's era, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism coexist in the world. From the wealthy scholars and businessmen, to the relatives of the emperor and the common people, there are countless people who believe in Taoism and Buddhism. However, in comparison, Confucianism is still the most respected.
Therefore, although the scholarly class who truly have the right to speak do not reject Buddhism and Taoism, they clearly know what is the real foundation.
"You don't have to guess, yes, that Taoist is none other than Chu." Seeing this scene, Chu Feng immediately smiled and said directly.
"What, it's really you!"
"how come?"
As soon as Chu Feng spoke, everyone was immediately shocked, and they all looked over with puzzled expressions.
"This..." Liu Shen suddenly looked at everyone and said hesitantly,
"I can testify that the "Picture of Flying Immortals" was indeed made by Brother Chu. Moreover, I witnessed Brother Chu's painting techniques with my own eyes a few days ago. It was simply superb."
"Even so, why use the name of Master Feiyun? Is it possible that Brother Chu really became a Taoist priest?"
"Isn't it possible?" Chu Feng asked again, and he completely confirmed the matter, which immediately made the other party's expression stagnant. Such a result was really unexpected.
"Okay, this is not the place to talk. Let's go and watch the autumn chrysanthemum scene first. After that, Chu will explain it in detail."
"What Brother Chu said is absolutely true. The festival is rare, so we should not waste this great time. As for the reason, why should everyone wonder? Don't you have confidence in Brother Chu's character?"
Lu Wenyang opened his mouth to smooth things over, and immediately, several people nodded. We have been classmates for many years, and we know each other's situation clearly, so there is no need to worry too much. Since the other party did this, there must be something hidden.
Putting this matter aside for the time being, everyone set off again and walked towards the area behind the temple.
However, following behind Lu Wenyang, Lu Xiaomei kept silent and stared at Chu Feng's back, as if she wanted to see a flower in him.
Chu Feng's spiritual sense was so sharp that he couldn't feel anything strange about the other party. His heart moved, but he suddenly turned his head and looked directly into the other party's eyes.
"ah……"
Lu Xiaomei was startled and couldn't help but scream.
"What's wrong?" Everyone turned around, and Lu Wenyang even asked with concern.
"No...it's okay, I think I saw a snake." Lu Xiaomei's face turned red, her head lowered, and she replied shyly.
From the corner of his eye, he glanced sharply at Chu Feng's position. Unfortunately, the other party's expression was as usual and he did not attract any attention.
"There are a lot of grasses on the roadside. Please pay attention and be careful not to get bitten by snakes." Lu Wenyang felt relieved and immediately reminded him.
After walking for a certain distance, suddenly, a vague aroma penetrated the tip of the nose, fresh and elegant, and pleasantly fragrant. Everyone couldn't help but their eyes lit up, and they looked up. The area in front of their sight was already full of flowers, colorful, red, and white.
Yellow, pink, purple, and chrysanthemums of all colors are blooming, which is dazzling to see.
"So beautiful!" Lu Xiaomei was the first to hold back and said happily.
"But it is a rare beauty. I never thought that the chrysanthemums would be blooming so prosperously this autumn." Gu Yuanli was also amazed with admiration. He suddenly slapped his thigh and said in annoyance,
"I should have brought a drawing board if I had known earlier. Wouldn't it be a pity not to record such beautiful scenery?"
"The chrysanthemums won't wither for a while, so why should Brother Gu be so anxious? It's not too late to do it again if we're ready tomorrow. We'll finally get together today, so we won't have to paint."
"What Xingchen said is absolutely true, but Gu was mistaken for a moment."
At this time, a lot of people had gathered here, including young literati and many people with their families, among whom there were inevitably women.
During the Double Ninth Festival, the beautiful scenery and beauties, like a naturally formed picture scroll, naturally blend into one, attracting the hearts of countless young men.
"Brother Chu, you are a talented poet. Why don't you write a poem to match this situation?" Suddenly, Liu Shen suddenly looked at Chu Feng and suggested.
"Yes, Brother Chu also produced many excellent works when he was in Hangzhou in previous years. Today is the time to show off his talents again."
"..."
Chu Feng looked at Liu Shen speechlessly. How come this fat guy always refuses to open a certain pot? Last time in front of Yunhuan Pavilion, he was perfunctory with a painting, but he didn't expect that he would mention it again today.
Until this time.
Painting is a technical problem, and he has extraordinary means to help, so it is not difficult. However, writing poetry is not good. This is purely a matter of talent. Without corresponding talents, it is impossible to write good poems.
"Would you like to copy one? Since ancient times, there have been countless chrysanthemum poems, and countless literati have chanted them. Any one of them is a rare quatrain."
Looking at the expectant looks of everyone, Chu Feng couldn't help but think to himself. However, he had made a decision earlier and would not do this. If he went back on it now, wouldn't it be a slap in the face?
"It doesn't matter if you compose a random song. Anyway, I am not an amazing person in this world. With my own ability, it is not difficult to make an ordinary song."
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but ponder for a while, and then slowly chanted:
"At the end of the autumn month, the fragrance alone is not the same as the flowers. Why should I be afraid of the cold? Standing proudly in the north wind."
"good"
Liu Shen was very applauded and was the first to applaud. The others all reacted and echoed. Only Lu Xiaomei, who was standing on the edge, pursed her lips, looking like she wanted to laugh but didn't dare.
"I don't have much inspiration today, but I made you laugh."
Chu Feng was thick-skinned, so naturally he wouldn't have any embarrassment. As for Lu Xiaomei, she naturally saw it, but she still looked calm and didn't care.
"There is no difference between poetry and poetry. It's just about responding to the situation. Brother Chu's quatrain is full of emotions and scenery, with a true artistic conception. It also shows his arrogance, nobleness, perseverance and unyielding character. It is truly a rare masterpiece."
"Well……"
The speaker turned out to be Liu Shen. After listening to his seemingly true and false comments, Chu Feng couldn't help but be a little stunned. This guy can't write poetry, but his reading and comprehension ability is completely perfect.
The temporary interest naturally has no impact, and soon no one will pay attention to it anymore.
Everyone continued to move forward, walking among the sea of flowers, only to feel that the autumn chrysanthemums all over the field were particularly beautiful, with a delicate fragrance, elegant but not strong, with a hint of coldness, like a fairy in the snow, with ice muscles and jade bones, so charming.
Time passes without realizing it.
When such friends gather together to spend the holidays, they will not notice these things. Therefore, unknowingly, the red sun has set in the west and it is approaching evening.
"Everyone, don't go back in a hurry. I have asked my servants to reserve a seat at Xinle Building in advance. It's time to get drunk tonight." Before leaving, Liu Shen was still in high spirits and took the initiative to invite.
"Wouldn't that cost Weijin money?"
"Xingchen, Xingchen, when did you become so hypocritical, making it sound like there was no time when I didn't pay for it?"
"Haha, it's a joke, but don't get upset."
None of the people present, except the original Chu Feng, were short of money. However, in comparison, the richest one was still Liu Shen, so basically when they got together, he took the initiative to pay the most.
While everyone was joking, the young girl of the Lu family suddenly noticed Chu Feng. For some reason, he glanced in a certain direction, and his expression changed vaguely.
This aroused her interest. From the morning they met until now, the impression the other party gave her has always been very mysterious, with an indescribable feeling. But overall, he still has a calm demeanor and doesn't speak much.
At this time, it was a bit surprising for him to see such a change.
Of course, there were other reasons. After playing the role of a good girl all day, I couldn't hold it in anymore and wanted to talk to someone. So, I took the initiative to come closer and asked:
"Brother Feiyun, what were you looking at just now?"
"Huh?" Chu Feng turned his head in surprise. He didn't expect that he was just distracted for a moment, but this little girl noticed it. Is it a coincidence, or has he been staring at me?
"Nothing, I saw an acquaintance."
"Is it... that girl?"
Lu Xiaomei glanced towards the edge of the flowers. There were two beautiful figures standing there admiring the flowers, one behind the other, they should be the master and the servant.
Especially the owner, although you can only see the side face, it is enough to see how stunningly beautiful the other person is. Appearance is secondary, the key is temperament. The other person just stands there quietly, but gives people a sense of beauty.
A feeling of independence from the world and a world away from the world.
"You girl, you are quite curious."
"That sister is so good-looking, I think she must be the one that brother Feiyun likes, right?" Lu Xiaomei blinked her bright eyes and asked again.
"you guess?"
Chu Feng smiled, but did not answer. It must be said that girls like gossip, which is true in all worlds. It has been the same throughout the ages.
"..."
Lu Xiaomei suddenly felt very aggrieved. She obviously wanted to do it, but she didn't admit it. Moreover, she still looked as normal. This brother of the Chu family was really thick-skinned, as thick as a city wall.
Everyone was very close, so the communication between the two could not be hidden from everyone, especially Lu Wenyang. His face turned dark when he saw his sister actually leaning close to his friend and whispering.
Bringing you out is already an exception. Can you pay attention to the reserve of your daughter's family? Fortunately, she is surrounded by close friends. Otherwise, wouldn't it be bad to spread the word?
"However, Brother Chu and his little sister are a good match when they stand together. If they can really achieve good things, wouldn't it..." Thinking of this, Lu Wenyang suddenly became excited, and he immediately realized what he was doing, and cursed in his heart,
"Damn it, why did I suddenly have such an idea? Moreover, given my little sister's spoiled nature, if she marries Brother Chu, wouldn't she be harmed by him?"
At this time, Lu Xiaomei reacted quickly. When she saw everyone's strange looks, her cheeks turned red and she retreated to her brother, not daring to say anything more.
"Ahem, it's getting late, we should set off."
Liu Shen spoke in time, breaking the somewhat ambiguous atmosphere in the venue. However, when he finished speaking, he turned to look at Lu Wenyang. The latter knew what he meant and took the initiative to reply:
"I will send my sister-in-law back first and meet everyone at Xinle Building later."
"Okay, let me take the first step, Brother Lu, before it's too late."
After the explanation, everyone was about to get up and leave. However, at this moment, a woman's voice suddenly came from a distance, causing everyone to stop instantly.
"Mr. Chu, please stay for now."
"..."
Not only Chu Feng, but also several other people looked over curiously.
Chu Feng was slightly surprised. He thought that the other party didn't notice him. He didn't expect it, but he was wrong. The person who came was none other than Xiao Huan. As for the woman in the distance, he thought she was his owner.
"Mr. Chu, please stay." Xiaohuan hurried over and after stopping, he took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it directly into his hand.
"Mr. Chu, this is what my girl gave you."
After saying that, without waiting for him to ask, he turned around and ran away in the direction he came from.
"..."
Chu Feng stood there holding the letter, feeling speechless for a while. If he wanted to reply, he would have to choose another suitable time. In front of so many people, wouldn't it be impossible for him to explain?
Sure enough, everyone turned their heads and stared at the letter in his hand.
"Tsk tsk, Brother Chu, I didn't expect you to have such a passionate and romantic side. We all looked at it wrongly before."
"Come to think of it, the girl the other party mentioned should be the one standing on the edge of the sea of flowers. It's strange to say that this woman has a very unique temperament, as quiet as water, and indifferent. At the time, we didn't notice it. However,
Looking at it now, it’s not an exaggeration to describe it as magnificent, it’s really amazing.”
"Yes. Not long after arriving in Bianliang City, he was able to attract the favor of such a strange woman. It is really enviable to us. Can you introduce her to us?"
"We are just curious. Brother Chu must not shirk the blame..."
"We are just good friends. As for the exchange of letters, they are just purely academic exchanges." Chu Feng directly put the letter into his arms and replied unhurriedly.
"..."
Everyone looked at each other in confusion. You can say this. What about the liar? Are there still pure academic exchanges between men and women?
"Why, if you don't believe it, then Chu has no choice."
Chu Feng had a look of helplessness on his face, and then he took steps and walked straight towards the way he came.
"Is this... leaving now?" Everyone was stunned for a while, but in the next moment, they suddenly realized,
"Everyone, hurry up and catch up. No matter what, we can't let him go easily today. We must make him explain clearly."
…
"girl."
Xiaohuan had returned and shouted softly.
"Leave it to him?"
"Hmm." Xiaohuan nodded, but asked with some confusion,
"Why did the girl choose this time to let those people know? Wouldn't it be a misunderstanding? Moreover, judging from the situation just now, those people should be Mr. Chu's close friends, and I am afraid they will definitely get to the bottom of it."
"So why not allow him to embarrass me but not allow me to cause him some trouble?"
The woman seemed to have thought of something and suddenly smiled. In an instant, the flowers turned pale.