Chapter 33: Poetry Society
When I entered the room, I sat opposite her at the round table; She was habitually silent, and I didn't know how to speak, and for a moment, the atmosphere was a little awkward.
At this moment, Xiao Er's knock on the door sounded, and finally broke the silence between us-I hurriedly shouted in.
I saw her walk in with a tray of dishes, and while distributing vegetables for us, she introduced: "This is the specialty of our store - beckoning fish, rich shrimp, auspicious elbow, Dengke duck ......"
"The name is festive," I looked at the dishes on the table, they were all greasy and meaty, and my appetite couldn't help but lose half, and when I saw that Xiao Er recommended it with great interest, it was not easy to dislike it, so I changed the topic and said, "By the way, what are the fun places in this Zechang City?" ”
"Yo, that's the sea," thinking that it was the silver that Jiang Zhuo rewarded before, the shopkeeper heard this, and immediately replied to me enthusiastically, "If you hadn't asked, the little one would have thought that the two of you were here for the Wendu Poetry Club." ”
"Poetry Society? Seems interesting...... Tell me about it. "I'm a little interested—isn't this so-called poetry club an event where a group of readers get together to exchange creative experiences and appreciate and comment on each other?
I don't know how Dawu's poems and songs compare with those famous works I have studied before?
"Seeing that the two of them are from other places, it's no wonder I don't know," the shopkeeper wiped the table with a smile, and the corners of his eyes and eyebrows were a little proud of honor, "This Wendu poetry meeting is the tradition of our Zechang City, and every year we invite the most learned talented women in Dawu, it is a first-class literary event, today is the last day of the poetry meeting, if you miss it, it is a pity...... The little one feels that the two of you look like scholars, so you might as well go and join in the fun," Speaking of this, the smile on the corner of her mouth narrowed a little, but there was a hint of ambiguity in her eyes, "-The little one also heard that the rewards of this poetry meeting are more fragrant than in previous years, and there are more talented ladies participating than in previous years, and they are all squeezing their heads to compete for the top spot! ”
"Alright, you go down first." Seeing that the more she talked, the more energetic she became, Jiang Zhuo waved her hand impatiently and sent her away.
And I held my chopsticks and faced a table of greasy and meaty dishes, but I didn't know where to start.
"What, the dish is not appetizing?" Jiang Zhuo saw that I didn't move my chopsticks, frowned and was about to call Xiao Er, "I asked them to withdraw and replace the batch." ”
"Don't!" I hurriedly stopped her, trying to convince her to discourage the idea of wasting the dishes, "I'm just not too hungry...... Oh yes, why don't we go to the poetry club later? ”
She nodded indifferently, pointed to the dish in front of us with chopsticks, and said unquestioningly, "Yes, but we have to wait for the owner to eat first." ”
“…… All right. Reluctantly, I grabbed a manekiet, which looked the lightest with chopsticks, and I ate it.
Under Jiang Zhuo's meticulous watching, I finally barely reached the target she set, touched my round belly, and felt that I didn't even have the strength to get up.
At this point, it dawned on me - could this be what she was really for?
After teaching me to eat and support, I was tired, I just wanted to sleep, and I never mentioned going to any poetry clubs again.
No, I can't follow her path and say everything I have to see...... A stubbornness rose sharply in her heart, but she was unwilling to teach her to look down.
Not only did I save one or two points of competitiveness, but I also wanted her to understand: Although I am not a dead eye who will do what I say, I am not a person who gives up lightly.
Just as I like someone, I can't turn it around - it's a pity, and I don't know when I'll be able to teach her to understand...... I'm afraid that there is no chance.
"Does the owner still plan to go to the poetry club?" Rinsing her mouth with tea, she wiped the corners of her lips and glanced at me casually, the banter on the corners of her mouth was unconcealed.
"Naturally, I'm going." Angrily spitting out the tea in my mouth, I rubbed my bloated stomach and gritted my teeth in reply.
"Really?" She raised an eyebrow and glanced lightly at my stomach.
"Really!" Leaning slightly away from her gaze, I insisted.
"Definitely?" She moved her fingers, glanced at the bronze mirror in the corner, and sorted out her clothes.
"Definitely!" Staring at the back of her head, I almost wondered if this wicked and ridiculous person was the cold as snow ginger burned—could it be that someone had changed the core when I didn't know it?
"Alright, let's go." Just as I was in a cold sweat at my own speculation, I saw her push open the door and turn back to me and say - her eyes were as calm as water, her expression was indifferent, and in an instant she was back to the ice beauty who had taught me to move.
Stunned to see her transformation, I sighed inwardly and silently walked along.
The afternoon sun was scorching, and I had just had enough to eat and drink, so I only felt drowsy, and I walked forward with perseverance; didn't take a few steps, his arm was held up, and when he looked sideways, it was Jiang Zhuo's delicate side face.
With most of her strength offloaded, it was indeed a lot easier to walk like this, and I had an ulterior sweetness in my heart, so I could only try my best to control the curvature of the corners of my mouth, pretending to be attentive to the scenery on both sides of the street, but the rest of my eyes stared at her in fascination.
When she was sighing about how this person was so good-looking, she frowned slightly and whispered, "It's here." ”
"What's coming?" I followed her gaze and saw a sea of people in front of me, blocking the door of a compound with three layers inside and three layers outside.
I stood on tiptoe, and I could barely see the words "Wendu Poetry Club" on the plaque - I didn't expect that the grand occasion of this poetry meeting would far exceed my expectations, and what the shopkeeper said was not true.
It's just that with so many people blocking the door, how are we going to get in?
At this time, I heard someone on the other side shouting in a long voice: "Look at it!" Fu Gongzi is here! ”
"Master Fu? Who is it? An unknown bystander asked, and I was a little curious, so I turned my head and waited for her to answer.
"It is the eldest son of the current emperor master and the elder of the pavilion, and he is known as the first genius in the world, Fu Gongzi!" The insider said triumphantly, depending on the situation, he is also a fan of this first talent.
- Fu Ge old Fu Yunchong?
I remember that she was one of the old-fashioned officials who most despised Kwong Xihan, and most of the officials who went forward to impeach him came from her subordinates.
As an emperor, he is also the head of the civil officials that Kuang Xiqing relies on the most; Her son-in-law, I don't know if she has seen me, and whether she will recognize me?
Thinking like this, I couldn't help but retreat in my heart.
From afar, I saw him get out of the soft sedan chair, surrounded by domestic servants and several young women, and he could not see his face clearly in his hood, but from the demeanor of the walking, he had the calm air of a lady's show—but I always felt a little awkward in my heart when I saw a man so demure and elegant.
Unexpectedly, the popularity of this Fu Gongzi was so high, and those people waiting outside the courtyard invariably avoided it and made a way for him, but Jiang Zhuo and I, who stood silently in place, became the exception that stood out from the crowd.
The people in the back wanted to see his demeanor, and the people in front refused to compromise, and under the push, I became a fish in the pond that was affected, staggering forward, if it weren't for Jiang Zhuo's eyes and quick hands to protect me, I almost hit the Fu Gongzi - I felt the arm around my waist, I stiffened and didn't dare to break free, shyly wanted to escape from this considerate prison, but my heart was greedy for this temperature, looking forward to a little longer, a little longer......
Until the Fu Gongzi and his party passed in front of me, I didn't have time to pay a trace of attention, and my eyes were full of the person next to me.
"You two are also here for this poetry meeting? Do you have an invitation? A woman dressed as a housekeeper at the door nodded and welcomed the Fu Gongzi and his party in, and when she turned around, she saw me and Jiang Zhuo standing very close to the door, so she asked out loud.
"Invitation? No. I reluctantly left Jiang Zhuo's embrace, straightened my clothes, and shook my head at the steward - the little second didn't say that I still needed an invitation to enter.
However, I'm not going to go in now.
Just as he was about to pull Jiang Zhuo to turn around and leave, he heard the person in charge suddenly say, "Wait!" This young lady, forgive your little eyes, I don't know this jade jue on your waist......"
"Huh? Yujue? You say this? "I remembered that this was specially left in the baggage by Yan Ke, and at that time I thought it was an ornament, and I didn't pay much attention to it, so I hung it up casually - is there any mystery in this inconspicuous jade jue?
She looked at the jade jue steadily, her eyes suddenly froze, and her attitude towards us immediately changed greatly: "I don't know that your guests are coming, and I hope that your guests will forgive you!" You please! ”
"Huh?" I looked at Jiang Zhuo for some reason, and she shook her head slightly, indicating that she didn't know what was going on - so, do you want to go in?
Looking around, everyone was looking at us, and the literati who had no chance to enter were even more red-eyed, and I could almost imagine that if I had refused somehow, I would have drowned in the spittle of these people.
It's already here anyway, so why don't you satisfy your curiosity before leaving?
As for that Fu Gongzi, as a man who has not yet left the cabinet, he is always difficult to show his head - even if he knows me, as long as I hide in the corner behind the crowd, I will not find out about him.
Turning her face to ask Jiang Zhuo with her gaze, she replied with a "casual" look.
Having made up my mind, I nodded to the steward, "Let's go." ”
Under the fiery gaze of the group of people behind us, under the guidance of the steward, we walked into the courtyard and visited along the road.
Unlike the unpretentious outer door, the interior of this courtyard is unique; The walls under the eaves are inscribed with poems and murals, and the front and back yards are full of strange flowers and flowers.
After a few steps, the steward led us around to a small courtyard full of flowers.
I sniffed carefully, and in addition to the various rich and light floral fragrances in the air, there was also a faint incense; When I listened closely, there was the sound of the piano, and it seemed that someone was burning incense and playing the piano.
The sound of the piano is paused, some people sing and sing, some people applaud and cheer, and talk and laugh loudly, which shows that the atmosphere is extremely active.
I couldn't help but think of the profligate wreckage of some self-proclaimed literati and scholars at the party, and I hesitated a little - what if I saw something I shouldn't see for a while?