On the evening of June 18, when Fang Zi'an was soaking in the water tank and falling asleep, there was a knock on the courtyard door. Fang Zi'an hurriedly dressed and came out, shaking his long wet hair to open the door. There was a shuanghuan girl standing at the door, and when she saw Fang Zi'an's disheveled hair and hair in a loose bun, she stared at Fang Zi'an in surprise.

"The girl is not...... The ...... beside everyone Qin Ling'er girl? Fang Zi'an recognized the girl.

"It's me, Fang Gongzi, did you crawl out of the pond? How do you look like a water ghost. The girl frowned.

"Almost, but it's not a pond, it's a tank." Fang Zi'an pointed to a large water tank abruptly placed in the hall with the door open, which was the water tank under the eaves to receive rainwater.

The girl rolled her eyes, but couldn't help but laugh. Fang Zi'an said: "Why did Miss Ling'er come to me?" ”

Ling'er said: "My Qin girl invites you to see her, I have something to tell you." You go and comb your hair in a bun, change your clothes, and let's go together. The carriage is at the mouth of the alley. ”

Fang Zi said with a smile: "Now? What's so urgent? ”

Ling'er frowned and said, "Why do you have so many questions?" If you are told to go, you will go, you really don't know how to lift. ”

Fang Zi'an smiled bitterly: "Miss Ling'er is also a fiery temper, are you Wanchunyuan people so arrogant?" ”

Ling'er was stunned and said, "What do you mean?" Want to choreograph me? I don't have a good temper. I came all the way to deliver a letter to you, and I was sweating hot, so don't mess with me. ”

Fang Zi'an hurriedly smiled: "I can't afford to provoke, I can't afford to provoke, hard girl, I'll pack up and leave." The girl waited a moment, and soon it was all right. ”

Of course, Fang Zi'an was not afraid of this Ling'er girl, nor was he concerned about her hot sweat. He just wanted to take a break. At home for many days, it would be better to be able to go out for a while. It's going to stink when you stay at home all day.

After finishing up, Fang Zi'an went out with Miss Ling'er and got into a carriage at the entrance of the alley. The carriage galloped down the street, and Miss Ling'er didn't talk to Fang Zi'an all the way, only closed her eyes to recuperate, and the atmosphere was very embarrassing. The carriage went all the way to the west, straight out of the Yongjin Gate and arrived at the West Lake Zhanqiao Wharf. got on the ferry boat before Ling'er spoke.

"Young Master Fang, let me explain to you, there will be a distinguished guest present in a while, you don't have to be rude. It's okay for you to talk nonsense with us people, but you don't have to talk nonsense to that distinguished guest, otherwise Miss Qin is afraid that she won't be able to save you. ”

Fang Zi'an was stunned and said, "Is it so serious?" Then let's turn the bow of the ship and go back, I won't go. ”

Ling'er glared at Fang Zi'an with disgust, Fang Zi'an laughed and said, "Just kidding, don't worry, girl, I will behave properly." I don't even dare to offend you, how dare I offend any distinguished guest. ”

A black-roofed boat leaned against the lake near the Sudi Wangshan Bridge. The six bridges of Su Causeway, from south to north, are Yingbo, Suolan, Wangshan, Pressing Dike, Dongpu, and Crossing. Wangshan Bridge is in the center, where the lake is open, not leaning on the left and right, and there is no one around. At sunset, the willows of the Su Causeway are green and green, and the lake is shining with golden light, and the scenery is very beautiful. When Fang Zi'an's boat was sailing on the lake, Fang Zi'an began to look around for the red boat in Wanchun Garden, but he didn't find it. When the boat sailed towards the ordinary canopy boat, Fang Zi'an was very surprised.

"Isn't it a big boat going to your Wanchun Garden?" Fang Zi'an asked.

Ling'er said in a deep voice: "Who said that you want to go to the big ship?" The girl was on that awning boat. How? You should still listen to music for fun, right? ”

Fang Zi'an frowned and didn't answer, quite puzzled in his heart. This Qin Xiqing acted with a hint of weirdness, and asked herself to go to see her, she could go to the building of Wanchun Garden, or the big ship of Wanchun Garden. But he got a black canopy boat to lean against the lake and use a small boat to pick him up, which revealed a hint of sneakiness. However, Fang Zi'an was not too worried, after all, Qin Xiqing had no reason to be unfavorable to herself, and she didn't have to be afraid of what she would do to her.

The boat landed on the awning boat, and before the ship's father could hand over the gangplank, Ling'er jumped onto the deck of the awning boat, stretching out her hand to be vigorous and light. Fang Zi'an honestly waited for the gangplank to be set up, and slowly walked onto the deck of the canopy boat. There was also a middle-aged woman standing on the deck, Xiaoling whispered a few words to her, and then bent down to lift the curtain and entered the canopy. Not long after, Qin Xiqing's voice came from the canopy of the black canopy boat.

"Oh? Is Fang Gongzi here? Invite him in. ”

Xiao Ling poked her head out and said, "Young Master Fang, please come in." ”

Fang Zi'an walked over and bent down into the canopy, thinking that the canopy must be dark and stuffy, but it turned out that this was not the case at all, the cool air inside was blowing, a few candlesticks were lit, and the light was also very bright. And the place inside is also more open than the outside, a small table is placed in the middle, and there are a few plates of side dishes and fruit plates, wine pots, wine cups and other things on the small table, a man and a woman sit on both sides of the small table, and both of them turn their heads to look at themselves.

"Fang Gongzi is here, I'm sorry, I'm bothering you to study for the exam again, Xiqing is here to accompany me first." Qin Xiqing said with a smile, because she couldn't stand up, she only blessed her head. Today, she wears a plain skirt, dressed as plain as an ordinary woman, but she does not lose her beauty in the slightest.

"Where did Miss Qin come from, politely, politely." Fang Zi'an bent down and bowed.

"Sit down, sit down, you can't stand up here, you have to touch your head. Let me introduce you to you, this one is Zhao Gongzi, my friend. You get to know each other. Qin Xiqing said with a lovely smile.

Fang Zi'an smiled and saluted the young man, greeting him in his mouth, but he thought in his heart: This Qin Xiqing is boating here alone with this Zhao Gongzi, I am afraid that the relationship is not simple. What do you call yourself to do? When a light bulb?

The young man was not dressed in luxury, but a brocade robe, his hair was tied in a bun, and a hosta was pinned to his head. In terms of appearance, it is also ordinary, neither handsome nor ugly. But Fang Zi'an clearly felt that he exuded a different temperament. As the saying goes, the formation of temperament is greatly related to status and living environment. This Zhao Gongzi behaves elegantly and has a friendly smile, but his every move shows that he is very educated and measured, and with a comfortable and calm attitude. Shicai Ling'er said that there would be a distinguished guest present, and he said it very solemnly, and it seemed that he was not deceived.

"I have admired the name of Fang Gongzi for a long time, and I have never had the opportunity to meet. I read Fang Gongzi's lyrics, it is really wonderful, no one can compare. I have been friends with the other son's son for a long time, so I took the liberty of inviting Miss Qin to come and meet today. Fang Gongzi is really as rich as jade, and his appearance is dignified. Zhao was polite. Then Zhao Gongzi smiled and arched his hand.

Fang Zi'an hurriedly smiled: "How dare you, it's a setback." I'm just a down-and-out scholar, and I can't afford to be a son. ”

Qin Xiqing smiled on the side: "Fang Gongzi don't be polite, Zhao Gongzi is very happy after reading your two poems, so I invited you to come to a gathering today, I hope you don't blame Xiqing for being abrupt and making your own opinions." ”

Fang Zi'an smiled: "Both of you are so polite, I am thin-skinned, if I am so polite again, I am afraid that I will have to go into the water to hide." ”

Zhao Gongzi and Qin Xiqing both laughed when they heard this, Qin Xiqing said: "Young Master Fang, please sit down, I have prepared some wine and food, and it is time for dinner, how about the two sons chatting while eating?" ”

Fang Zi'an patted his knee and said, "I can't ask for it." ”

Fang Zi'an sat on the side of the table, Qin Xiqing personally poured wine for the two of them, and Fang Zi'an found the source of coolness in the cabin at this time. It turned out that there were clay pots in both corners of the canopy, and huge ice cubes were placed in them, which were steaming white. Fang Zi'an couldn't help but smack his tongue secretly, sure enough, it is good to have money, he has a hot bucket of water, but others have ice cubes to cool off. Don't underestimate this ice cube, it's the ice cube that has been preserved since winter. It takes a lot of things to keep the ice alive, but it's not as simple as digging up a piece of ice and hiding it in a cellar. Non-wealthy families simply can't save the ice. These two large blocks of ice would be unremarkable in the winter, but now, they are a valuable luxury.

"Huo, there is such a big ice cube, no wonder it is so cool. At this time, it would be nice to have a glass of cold wine. Fang Zi'an smacked his lips.

Qin Xiqing's wine jug hung in the air and stopped, and he looked at Fang Zi'an with some disgust: "When Fang Gongzi said this, it seems that Xiqing has not thought it through. I don't have any wine here. ”

Fang Zi'an smiled and said, "I just said that, but I didn't mean anything else." Why should Miss Qin care, it's not that you don't know that I like to talk about it. ”

That Zhao Gongzi laughed and said: "Fang Gongzi is really quite elegant, what he said is indeed right, it is indeed a little difficult to eat sake at this time, and it must be very pleasant to have cold wine." Miss Qin, you are not prepared, I can ask someone to pick it up. I have authentic Western Regions wines in my home. ”

Qin Xiqing sighed: "Zhao Gongzi also said so, then Xiqing has nothing to say." Wine is not a rarity either, and it is also available on the Red Boat. I'll let people pick it up. ”

Fang Zi'an was overjoyed and said, "Really? Will it be too troublesome Miss Qin, and will it seem that I don't treat myself as an outsider too much? ”

Qin Xiqing said angrily: "What do you say? ”

Fang Zi'an said: "I don't think this is a lot of trouble for Miss Qin. ”

When Qin Xiqing's eyes flew, Zhao Gongzi stroked his palms and laughed beside him: "Fang Gongzi's temper, I like it." Fang Gongzi is a man of temperament, not hypocritical, not hypocritical. It's good, it's good. ”

Qin Xiqing said: "The two sons said yes, what else does Xiqing have to say?" Since you were invited by Xiqing, you naturally have to be attentive and feel at home. Ling'er, you go get the wine. ”

Ling'er, who was sitting in a corner, slashed Fang Zi'an with her eyes, and was so angry that she wanted to give this troublesome guy a kick, but she had no choice but to lift the curtain and go out.

While waiting for the wine to arrive, Fang Zi'an and Zhao Gongzi Qin Xiqing talked about it, but they also laughed and laughed very well. Fang Zi'an was already cheerful, but he didn't expect that Zhao Gongzi was also a cheerful person, and he talked elegantly and well-informed, Fang Zi'an was very happy. The two talked speculatively, although they met for the first time, they were as if they had known each other for many years, and even Qin Xiqing could hardly interject. However, Qin Xiqing is quite self-contained, and seems to be very happy to see this, smiling beside him, listening to the two of them talking endlessly.