Volume 1, Chapter 41: Qingfeng Books
Yueyao followed Ma Chengteng to a bookstore. The shopkeeper sent a copy of the European style. Yueyao shook her head after reading it: "This book is not good." "Yue Yao didn't expect to find the original, but at least it had to be a handwritten copy by a famous artist.
Ma Chengteng actually felt that it was enough to give Lian Ting a proper enlightenment note. But Yueyao thinks that you have to have high standards to get started. Otherwise, the starting point is poor, and the future will not be so bad that you can only look up to your peers.
Yue Yao picked a few one after another, and they all shook their heads. Not what she wanted. Some things can be done, and some things can't. After being disappointed again, Yueyao was a little impatient. It's hard to come out, if you can't buy what you like, I don't know if you can come out next time in the Year of the Monkey.
Ma Chengteng looked at Yueyao's appearance, thought for a while, and said, "If that's the case, then go to Qingfeng Bookstore." "Qingfeng Bookstore is the largest bookstore in the capital, to be precise, in the Great Yuan Dynasty. It is said that you can buy any book you want. However, the books inside are more expensive.
No matter how expensive the books are, those who have money in the capital are willing to go there to buy them. Needless to say, the things there are good, and you can also meet famous artists or Confucians there. What's more, the Great Confucian will also hold classes there and give guidance to the scholars. It is also for this reason that the scholars are trending. You know, if you can get the guidance of these famous experts, you will be favored and benefit for life.
In addition, Qingfeng Bookstore also provides reading, as long as you don't damage the book, even if you don't buy the book. Just go inside + one + book ~ read + novel + ybdu to read, and it's no problem to read for as many days as you want. It's not like other academies, someone will come and drive you away.
The only bad thing is that Qingfeng Bookstore is located in a relatively remote area. It's a long way to get there, and it takes more than an hour to get there from the capital. Of course, Qingfeng Bookstore has a very good reputation, so even if the location is relatively remote, there is no worry about running out of business. Also because of the remoteness of the location, it is not more expensive than the bustling area in the center of Beijing, and Qingfeng Bookstore occupies a large area.
Yueyao heard that it was outside, and opened the curtain to see, but it was only to the periphery. And in the distance I saw a lake of water. There are a lot of pavilions by the lake. You can also see the crowds of people in the pavilion in the distance.
The carriage continued to gallop for about a quarter of an hour before it actually reached the door of the bookstore. There is no big beast in front of Qingfeng Bookstore. Confucianism believes in Confucianism and believes that people who read books themselves have great righteousness. So, there's no need for a town housebeast.
Yue Yao got out of the carriage, and Ma Chengteng looked at Yue Yao's hat: "Take it off!" "It's considered rude to wear a hood here.
Mother Deng wanted to stop it, but Yueyao shook her head. I'm always bound by the rules, and I can't do anything. When people live, sometimes they should be more free and easy, and they don't have to pay attention to those rules.
A scholar came to greet him. Qingfeng Bookstore also adheres to the tenet that those who come are guests, and those who come here are all the same enthusiasm from the eighty great Confucians to the ignorant children.
Yueyao looked at the houses one after another, if she didn't know that this was Qingfeng Bookstore, she was afraid that she would have thought that she was a guest of some big family.
According to the rules of the academy, idle people are not allowed to enter at will. Those who followed, including Deng's mother, had to wait outside the bookstore.
As soon as Yue Yao stepped through the gate, the first thing that caught her eye was a half-story lake stone standing in the center of the courtyard, the stone was polished very smooth, and four big characters were chiseled on it: "Qingfeng Bookstore." ”
Yue Yao said in amazement: "It's really well written, it's full of strength, and it's done in one go." Four words, elegant as floating clouds, worthy of the world's first calligraphy master. ”
The scholar was unimpressed. Who doesn't know that the four big characters in the bookstore are Du family. How did he know that Yueyao didn't know that this word was written by Du Jiajia before. It's just that this world-famous master of calligraphy is the person Yue Yao admires the most. So I know it well and I have studied it very well.
The bookstore occupies a large area. The scholar led Yueyao to a building. Yue Yao stood outside the door and looked at the three-story floor. Where is this bookstore, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a place for scholars to gather.
Stepping into the main hall, Yueyao looked at the portrait of Master Kong hanging on the wall facing the door. Couplets hang on the left and right sides. On the left is written, 'Threesome, there must be my teacher.' On the right side is written, 'There are friends from afar, and they are happy.' ’
Underneath the portrait is an ebony case, in the center is a three-legged bronze tripod with slow characters, and fruit pastries are enshrined on the left and right.
A man about fifty years old, dressed in a blue dress and full of bookish breath, got the words of a scholar. walked over and led Yueyao to the small study on the side. Entered the small study and asked, "Master, girl, the old man's surname is Lan, may I ask what kind of calligraphy does the girl want?" ”
Yue Yao said her request: "My brother is enlightened and wants to practice European font for him." I need a manuscript from a famous artist. "Don't think about the original, whoever has the original will take it out, and they will all be stored at home, and no one will sell it until the last resort.
Mr. Lan saw that Yue Yao was humble and reasonable, and then looked at Ma Chengteng who was following behind him and nodded slightly towards him: "Girl, luckily, our bookstore happens to have a European style copybook." The old man asked him to take it out and show it to the girl. ”
Yueyao nodded.
Mr. Lan instructed the scholar, and then smiled at Yue Yao and said, "If the girl doesn't dislike it, you can write a few words for the old man to see." ”
Yue Yao was unwilling. Where can the girl's ink treasure be left anywhere? And she didn't want her font to be seen by others, so she shook her head without giving face.
Mr. Lan looked at Ma Chengteng.
Ma Chengteng said with a smile: "Yueyao, write a few words casually, this is the rule of Qingfeng Bookstore." Unobstructed. "Where is this kid so cautious.
There was a scholar next to him, who passed the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone.
Yue Yao slandered in her heart, what kind of rule is this. But at this point, I had to write it head-on. Others naturally can't write, Yue Yao put pen to paper and wrote four words: Qingfeng Bookstore.
Yueyao's willow body was learned at the age of two in her previous life, and she studied hard and practiced hard for more than 20 years. It's not as good as a great calligrapher, but it's definitely good, and even if you hide it, you can't hide it. So Yueyao deliberately wrote badly, but her performance was not bad.
When Mr. Lan saw Yueyao's willow body and looked at Yueyao's eyes, he changed a little. At such a young age, he actually wrote a little willow charm. What a talent. It's a pity that it's a woman. If it is a son, it can also be recommended to celebrities, and if it is accepted as a student by them, it is also a fate and a reputation.
Qingfeng Bookstore also has a reason why Shizi is trendy, and Yue Yao doesn't know. That is, if you show your talent here and get the approval of several directors here, the bookstore will recommend it to Baume & Mercier. As for whether you can worship famous people as teachers, it depends on personal fate. But this kind of opportunity is rare for poor students.
Mr. Lan exclaimed, "If the girl can persevere, she will definitely become everyone in the future." "If you have a famous teacher, you will really become a first-class calligrapher.
Yue Yao shook her head: "This is already my limit, and I can't continue anymore." I'm going to learn a different font. I don't know if Mr. can give a recommendation or two. ”
Mr. Lan cherished his talents. After pondering for a while, he said, "You write dignified and beautiful. It's better to choose "Sunny Post When the Snow is Fast". The characteristics of this book are dignified and delicate, floating like floating clouds. Chase nature and nature. ”
Yue Yao smiled and thanked him: "Okay." She just said that on purpose. She will not give up learning plum blossom fonts. I learned the willow font, and then there is a plum blossom font, which is enough. In the future, she will focus all her attention on drawing, and she will not have time to learn more fonts. However, if you have this copybook, you can buy it back and put it away.
When Mr. Lan heard this, he prepared to leave to pick up the notebook. Yue Yao said to Ma Chengteng: "Uncle, I still want to choose a few books that I like." ”
Scholars hope that everyone in the world will be diligent and studious, although the niece is a woman, it does not prevent Ma Chengteng from hoping that Yueyao will become a talented woman: "Naturally, there is no problem." You go, a few of my old friends have also come over and go and say hello to them. ”
Yueyao nodded.
Mr. Lan smiled and said, "The books are on the second floor. Girl, please. ”
When Yueyao arrived on the second floor, the scent of ink came to her face. Yue Yao looked at the rows of bookshelves neatly arranged, with books neatly placed on them. On the edge of the bookshelf, there are types of books written on them, and there are small labels indicating the rows and lines.
The weather was nice today, so the windows were wide open all around, the sun was shining in from outside, and the whole house was bright.
Yue Yao looked over according to the rows of introductions. The range of books is very rich, and this layer is full of miscellaneous books. The book of the imperial examination, in the third building. Yueyao's father's study is mostly filled with books such as imperial examinations. Of course, there are also many books such as piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Yueyao read a lot, and finally her eyes were fixed on the medical book. In the past, when I was in the Taoist temple, Shitai was a doctor and often treated people. Not only did he earn money, but he was also respected by many people. Most importantly, it can nourish the body.
Yue Yao didn't want to learn medical skills, she specialized in art, and her strengths and talents were in painting. Painting is a graceful thing for people like them, and even their families will encourage them and will not object. But if they study medicine, medical skills are a cheap profession for them, and they will not succeed. And you have to find a master to study medicine, which is unrealistic.
However, Yueyao has the attitude of knowing more. It is certainly impossible to practice medicine to save people in the future, but it will never hurt to learn a little more. Yue Yao swept all the books on the medical shelves. I'm going to buy all these medical books.
Mr. Lan looked at Yue Yao in astonishment.
Yueyao explained: "This time, I bought a calligraphy for my brother to come out. The next time I go out, I don't think I will find a chance. So, buy more books and go back and read them slowly. "I brought her out this time, and I guess she will be criticized when I go back.
Mr. Lan shook his head: "Girl, the bookstore has regulations." You can only buy up to six copies of each category. You can't buy all the books. Girl, it's not too late to buy it after you read it and understand it thoroughly. "Actually, Mr. Lan thinks that Yue Yao won't read these books, but it's just that they're just good-looking. Of course, the rules are true, and he didn't break them blindly.
Yueyao's eyes widened, and this rule. If you have the money, you can't pay it. But it was confirmed that a class of books could really only be bought for six Yueyao compromises. At present, six books were selected, including "Shennong's Materia Medica", "Yellow Emperor's Neijing Suwen", "Jin Kui Yaolu", and "Medical Classics".
Yue Yao was surprised by these strange regulations of the bookstore, and said with a flash of inspiration: "Sir, is there a book that introduces painting in detail?" My painting has reached a bottleneck and I can't take a step forward. If you want to find a book with more analysis of the right art of painting, I don't know if your bookstore has one. "You can be honest with someone like that. In this way, you can find something satisfying.
When Mr. Lan heard Yueyao talk about the bottleneck, the corners of his mouth twitched. An eight-year-old child said that his painting skills had reached a bottleneck, not shocked, but felt that he was too full of words. But the people who come are customers, and you have to try to meet the needs of the customers. Mr. Lan hesitated for a while and said, "When you go down, feel free to make a sub-painting, and I'll ask the celebrity to show you." I'll give you some more pointers. Mr. Lan spoke so politely, and it was also for the sake of the good font that Yue Yao wrote just now.
Yue Yao smiled when she heard this: "Sir, I misunderstood what I meant. I just want to buy books about painting. Pointing is not necessary. "She needs guidance, but she doesn't need a celebrity from the bookstore, and she plans to write to her husband for advice.
Mr. Lan thought for a moment and said, "That girl will wait." After saying that, he ordered the little guy on the side. The little guy got the word and immediately went out.
Yue Yao walked around the second floor and picked up more than 100 books, and even bought the "Dayuan Geological Map". Buying so many books, I am a big customer at Qingfeng Bookstore.
Mr. Lan originally wanted to say something, but Yueyao didn't violate the rules, and he did only buy six copies of a type of book, and everyone said that it was difficult to make a trip. Besides, if you obstruct it, you don't care about it, and you don't do business.
After walking around the second floor, Yueyao went to the third floor. Mr. Lan only shook his head at the scope of Yue Yao's book selection. Fortunately, Yueyao is a woman, and it is nothing to read extensively. If Yueyao was a man, Mr. Lan would definitely say something to stop him.
When she reached the third floor, Yue Yao was no longer as casual as she was on the second floor. Now it's time to buy books for Brother Zheng'er, but you can't be careless. The book was picked very seriously, so serious that Mr. Lan was surprised. I secretly muttered in my heart, this girl is really a strange person.
When the moon came down, the sun was about to set. Ma Chengteng was waiting in the living room, and there were two teenagers next to Ma Chengteng, probably about ten years old.
One is wearing a dark python pattern, and the other is wearing a royal blue brocade robe. Among them, the young master wearing a royal blue brocade robe couldn't help but smile when he saw the scholar behind Yue Yao holding a stack of books in his hand. The smile was sneering.
Yue Yao saw the young man laughing at her, and didn't even give him a superfluous look. Walked towards Ma Chengteng. It's just that she hasn't waited for her to call someone.