Chapter 24: The Begonia Feast
After Ji Cunzhou left, Ji Shuyi sent all the people in the house out, and sat alone on the bed and was silent for a long time. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info Ji Shuyi knew that she had just mentioned her benefactor in front of her brother, but it was actually on purpose. She knew that her brother felt guilty about herself, and she knew that he would work hard to help her achieve what he wanted, so she took advantage of her brother's guilt.
This is the first time since she has grown up that she has calculated to use her brother, but she has no regrets. She knew clearly in her heart that except for the eldest brother in this family, no one would think about her happiness. Now she is thirteen years old, and there are two years to do the ceremony, but her mother has not taken her out to the banquet once, because of her ugly appearance, she didn't care, but now she has someone in her heart, but she can no longer treat it indifferently.
Ji Shuyi just wanted to fight for herself once, and now her mind was full of those deep and calm eyes, he saw his appearance, but he didn't show disgust, disdain, disgust, etc. in his eyes like others, let alone shouting sarcasm or being frightened by himself like some people. And in his eyes, it was as if she was a normal person, yes, a normal person, and God knows how much she wished that others would look at her normally.
She didn't know if he would agree, but in fact, she knew very well in her heart that she was born so ugly, and it was normal for him not to agree. But no matter what the result is, she wants to fight for herself. Ji Shuyi thought secretly in her heart.
After Ji Cunzhou left home, when he was about to arrive at Yin's Mansion, he suddenly turned his horse's head, and said in his heart that he was really in a hurry, and it would not be rude to come to the door in such a hurry now. Ji Cun turned around and told his little servant to ask where there was a banquet to invite him to today, and then he said that he was going to bring a friend. Only then did he go back to the Yin Mansion and let his subordinates report that they had come to find the son of the Shen family.
An Ran received a report from his subordinates that the son of the prefect's family who he had just met a few days ago was here. An Ran was studying with the teacher at this time.
"Well, since there are people looking for you, go and take a look, and make up for the rest of your homework tomorrow. Huai'an Jushi waved his hand and said indifferently.
If you have the teacher's words, An Ran will go to meet this Ji Gongzi.
I saw a young man of eighteen or nineteen years old sitting in the hall, the man was wearing a dark robe, looking dignified, and at this time he was holding a teacup in his hand, drinking and tasting. This person is the son of the Ji family, Ji Cunzhou.
"I didn't know that Ji Gongzi was coming, but I couldn't welcome him from afar, and I still looked at Ji Gongzi Haihan. An Ran greeted Ji Cunzhou.
"Hey, where, today I took the liberty to disturb Shen Gongzi, it was really rude, but today I learned that a friend held a banquet in Haitang Pavilion, thinking that Shen Gongzi came to Yangzhou not long ago, I am afraid that I have not visited Yangzhou well, and today I specially invite Shen Gongzi to walk with me. Ji Cunzhou saw An Ran coming to salute him, and hurriedly got up to return the salute, and said at the same time.
After speaking, Ji Cunzhou looked at An Ran opposite, dressed in green clothes, with a tall figure, like a bamboo in the wind, with excellent demeanor and burning eyebrows, which shows his future elegance.
"I don't dare to ask for it. An Ran replied, he has been to a lot of banquets in Yangzhou in the past few months, and he has gained a lot of knowledge, but most of these banquets are held by the children of the Yin family.
An Ran informed the teacher, and then went with Ji Cunzhou. Along the way, the two talked extensively, and the relationship became more familiar and harmonious, and when they arrived at Haitang Pavilion, they were already called each other's virtuous brothers and eldest brothers.
An Ran learned from the conversation between the two that this banquet was held in Haitang Pavilion, which was built by the owner of the banquet in Zhuangzi outside Yangzhou City. This banquet was originally an invitation of young literati and sons of various families, all of whom were acquaintances, and banquets of various names were often held on weekdays. Of course, people attending the banquet can also bring their friends with them.
The two dismounted, and immediately a man led the horse away, and walked in under the guidance of the servant.
I saw Zhuangzi here, revealing the charm of the south of the Yangtze River everywhere. The stones of various shapes, the quiet and elegant bamboo forest, the beautiful stone bridge, the boats moored on the shore, and the pond are full of colorful lotus flowers, and the golden carp swim in them. In particular, a small river was drawn in the courtyard with clear water.
An Ran took a closer look, and this place was more exquisite and elegant than the house where the Shen family lived in Suzhou.
"Haha, Brother Ji, you're here. Come, go this way, this little boy is your friend?" a tall and handsome young man, about twenty years old, came up and said in a sparse and generous voice.
"Brother Zhou, let me introduce you, this is the Shen family's virtuous brother I just recognized, Shen Ziyue. Brother Shen Xian came to Yangzhou from the capital to study and was a disciple of Huai'an Jushi. Ji Cun Zhou replied when he saw someone asking about An Ran, and at the same time turned his head to An Ran and introduced, "Brother Shen Xian, this is the master of Haitang Pavilion and the master of this banquet, Zhou Hang. You just call 'Brother Zhou'. ”
"Brother Zhou. An Ran said according to his words.
"Then I'll take care of it, and call you Brother Shen Xian. Zhou Hang patted An Ran's shoulder, this person looked like a hospitable person. "Now that you are coming, let's go to the feast early. It turned out that An Ran and the two had come to the end, and the guests were almost all at this time.
Under the guidance of Zhou Hang and Ji Cunzhou, An Ran got to know all the guests who came to this banquet, and also made a few friends.
With the arrival of the guests, the refreshments were also served, and the banquet began. First of all, Zhou Hang, the host of the banquet, said a few words, that is, to enjoy the song and dance. This time, it was the Oiran from the brothels in Yangzhou who was invited to cheer up the banquet. When An Ran came to ancient times, it was the first time he saw the legendary woman in the dust, and he couldn't help but sit upright with curiosity and appreciate it seriously.
Soon I heard the sound of piano music, a beautiful woman in a white mopping long skirt and a white gauze coat slid her dance steps, gently dancing with wide cloud sleeves with the music, bending her arms and whirling, and her clothes dancing with the wind. The woman dances gracefully, the movements are soft and boneless, and the eyes are cold, at this time the woman is like a white lotus flower in summer, out of the mud without staining, revealing innocence and beauty.
The music stopped, the woman's footsteps slipped, and the dance stopped. At this time, there was already a cheering all around.
Ji Cunzhou sat next to An Ran, paying attention to An Ran from time to time. An Ran had already noticed it, although he wondered about Ji Cunzhou's actions, but thinking that there was nothing to pay attention to in himself, he let go of his doubts and carefully observed the banquet.
Let's say that Ji Cunzhou has gone all the way, from An Ran's words and deeds, it can be seen that he is knowledgeable, polite, and generous, Ji Cunzhou has to admit that he is a talent, and now when he sees these beautiful Oiran, his eyes are still clear, and there is only appreciation in his eyes, but it can be seen that he is not a lustful person. If you make friends with them, you can be a good friend. But as long as Ji Cunzhou remembered his sister's admiration for him, his heart was sour, and he wanted to find out his shortcomings.