On the third day of the ninth month, the dew is like a pearl and the moon is like a bow. This day is Qiyun's birthday, and Yizhen invited Qiyun and Yinxue to visit the area of Confucius Temple in Qinhuai River.

When passing through Wuyi Lane near the Zhuque Bridge on the bank of the Qinhuai River, Qiyun grabbed Yizhen, dragged Xue'er, and said to her: "This is the center of Qinhuai's romance, the world-famous Wuyi Lane, let's take you to see it." ”

During the Three Kingdoms, the garrison troops of Eastern Wu were stationed here, because the officers and soldiers were wearing black uniforms, so their garrison was called Wuyi Lane, which was once deserted. Later, after the chaos of the Central Plains in the north, after the Han people crossed to the south, more and more scholars gradually moved to live in Wuyi Lane, becoming a place where famous families lived, and it became increasingly prosperous here.

Approaching Wuyi Lane, people come and go, cars ride gracefully, and it is very lively. The houses of Wuyi Lane are even Mo, with pink walls and tiles, reflecting the water of the Qinhuai River, which is more and more elegant and charming, and compared with the majestic and heavy buildings in the north, there is another style. I also saw that the children who came and went were all lightly sheathed, and they wore sandals without shoes, full of elegance.

Qiyun said with a smile: "The children of the Xie family, who are famous all over the world, are well-dressed and suave, and they are praised by others: Xie Jialan is really a door." ”

Yin Xue, who has lived in the north for a long time, has never seen the southern scenery, and when she saw this scene, she couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect that Jiangnan is really full of customs!" ”

At night, there are many restaurants on both sides of the Qinhuai River, and the lanterns are shining. Yizhen led Qiyun and Yinxue and boarded a small boat.

They stood on the bow of the boat, seeing the painting boat Lingbo, the lights and the moon shining. Many singers live in the boat, singing and dancing lightly, silk and bamboo, so that the green water of the Qinhuai River seems to be gentle and fragrant, and the visitors linger and indulge in it, and the soul is upside down.

A young and low male voice faintly came from the cabin: "Jiangnan really has a good scenery, the climate is warm, and it is extremely nurturing, so that you can raise a woman like her." ”

A young woman's soft voice continued: "The fifth master is extremely right. There are many beauties in Jiankang, and the banks of the Qinhuai River are concentrated in the essence of the women of the Southern Dynasties. Take a look at the five masters, and maybe you can find the person you are looking for. ”

"How easy is it to find a woman who looks like her? Mengqing, in the past few months, we have also traveled a lot, but we have found nothing. The man sighed softly.

Qiyun heard that the voices of the two people talking in the cabin were somewhat familiar, and couldn't help but turn around, and in the dim light in the cabin, a man and a woman were vaguely seen snuggling up to each other.

Qiyun wanted to lean forward to see more clearly, but Yin Xue grabbed her arm and excitedly pointed to the lights on both sides of the river. Qiyun was infected by Yin Xue's emotions, and in a blink of an eye, she forgot about the men and women in the cabin.

The boat landed on a painting boat, and Yizhen led Qiyun and Yinxue to abandon the boat and board the painting boat. The fragrant tea and wine in the painting boat, the beauty of the lanterns, are all available. It is no wonder that Qiyun is humane and good, just because of the fragrant jasper, soft words and warmth, wanton chic, and prosperity.

Qiyun couldn't help but sigh to Yizhen: "The Wei and Jin dynasties are romantic, and Yun'er is better than in the past. Jiankang style is more like flowers than three years ago. ”

"Whose voice is so beautiful, like the song of an oriole?" Hearing Qiyun's clear voice, a Luotuo scribe who was lying on the wine table slowly stood up, and asked with a slight look of drunkenness.

Qiyun walked up to him, and with the help of the lantern, he saw clearly that the drunken scribe in front of him was Yan Yanzhi, a poet with the same name as Xie Lingyun, and said coquettishly: "Is it Mr. Yanzhi?" As soon as you see me, you know that you are making fun of me. I'm Qiyun, have you woken up? ”

Yan Yanzhi raised his head, squinted, and looked at it carefully for a while: "Qiyun? I haven't seen it for a few years, and it has become more and more bright and beautiful. ”

Xie Lingyun on the side mocked him: "Didn't you swear not to marry a wife, saying that all women in the world are mundane and tiresome?" Why is this son so moved? ”

Yan Yanzhi muttered: "How can there be vulgar things? I obviously saw two Nine Heavens Fairies, falling into the mortal dust. "Girls like to be praised by others for their beauty, and when they hear him say it is straightforward, they are as cheerful as Yin Xuedeng, and their faces are red.

Qiyun smiled and said: "Mr. Yan is still the same as before, as soon as he drinks wine, he is like a river when he sees everyone, and his words are amazing. ”

In addition to Xie Lingyun and Yan Yanzhi, as well as Xie Lingyun's brother Xie Huilian and several other Jiangnan celebrities, they often enjoy the article and enjoy the meeting, a trip to the mountains and rivers, and Yizhen are all friends.

Qiyun and Yinxue sat on Yizhen's side on the left and right, and Yizhen took care of both sides. Seeing that the guests had arrived, the wine and food were served on the table one by one, many of which were southern dishes that Yin Xue had never seen, and they were all good in color and flavor. The sumptuous dishes at the banquet even Qiyun were a little surprised, she dined in Yidu Palace, and found that Yilong was more frugal, and she didn't expect Yizhen to entertain guests, so extravagant. She only knows a few dishes such as shredded carp meat and fresh seasonal vegetables, and she can't even name the others.

Yizhen saw the doubt in her eyes and explained with a smile, "Today is your birthday, I want you to have a good meal with you." I specially flipped through the ancient book "Seven Hairs", and I had a very good experience of the "diet" and "banquet" in it, and I was very yearning. I asked the chef here to make them for me one by one according to the recipe described in "Seven Hairs". The five flavors are blended, and they are barely made into a few dishes such as roast beast loin thin brand, sauce and rotten bear paw. I don't know if it's authentic or not, so let's make do with it. ”

Qiyun said: "The ancient book "Seven Hairs" records the essence of southern cuisine, and according to the dishes it cooks, it must be a delicacy in the world. Today, we have an eye-opener. Yizhen, Yin Xue came to Jiankang for the first time, and she is not familiar with the way to eat southern cuisine, you help me take care of her. ”

Yizhen nodded, sandwiched a piece of fish sauce for Yin Xue, put the seasoning, put it in her bowl, and said to her: "Yin Xue, try this, this is a special dish in Guangling, Jiangnan." The dish is called fish tart, and the seasoning is made with orange peel. Fresh fish from the south, the raw fish meat is cut into shreds or slices, and eaten with seasonings, which tastes very good. ”

Yin Xue ate a few bites, and Yizhen ordered someone to bring her orchid-soaked wine to rinse her mouth. After using it, Yin Xue felt that her mouth was full of fragrance, and she couldn't put it down, so she nodded her head again and again. Qiyun smiled: "Yin Xue, tonight is a treat for Yizhen anyway." Don't save money for him, you can eat and eat a hearty meal. ”

Yizhen also smiled, "Yinxue, a little girl, can still make me poor." Everyone eats and drinks happily tonight, it is to give Yizhen face, and I am too late to be happy. Yin Xue saw that he was radiant and elegant, glanced at him, and turned her eyes away again, her face was a little red.

Yizhen also wanted to give Qiyun a piece, and Qiyun hurriedly said: "I'll come by myself, Brother Yizhen, you can eat yours." Just help me take care of Yinxue. ”

Yan Yanzhi saw that Yin Xue and Qiyun were eating happily, and said with a smile: "Southerners, especially people in Yangzhou, like to eat raw fish and hair. Lingyungong's grandfather Xie Xuan once served as Guangling Xiang in Yangzhou, and his favorite thing was fishing, and he also made fish trays by himself, and ordered people to cross the river to Jiankang Mansion to honor his wife. Qin Se harmony, a good story in the south of the Yangtze River, hehe......"