Chapter 189: Life, You Really Can't Talk About It Casually! 〈Ask for a commuter pass〉
Zhang Liang came in with Wei's post, Tang Cheng put the poetry book in his hand and stood up from the ground, took the post of the gold incense and read it carefully, and said with a smile: "Your brother is not wrong, seeing that the time of the appointment above is so urgent, Brother Er Wei really cares about Liang Panpan very much."
"Yes, just take a ride, look at the rhetoric on the post, I can't wait for a moment!" , Zhang Liang also smiled when he heard this, and asked with the post in his hand: "The long entourage who sent the post is waiting outside, I have to go, Tang Cheng, take a look, what kind of charter is this?" ”。
"What else can there be? Erwei is now red and purple, and this face has to be given if you don't give it, otherwise you will really force Erwei to be anxious and stab him to the prince of Xiang, and the third highness will have to eat and hang up", speaking of which, at this time, the hard Bangbang stool without a backrest is really not as comfortable as the thick Persian carpet to sit on, Tang Cheng said in his mouth, the person had sat down lazily again, and he still didn't forget to add a sentence to Zhang Liang, who was about to turn around: "Mingzhi, don't forget to invite the Erwei brothers to participate in the opening ceremony tomorrow night."
When Zhang nodded and took a step, he suddenly saw Nanori, who was standing on the side, take a step forward and said, "Slow! ”。
Her shout was really unexpected, and it immediately attracted the eyes of Zhang Liang and Tang Cheng, who had stopped, to her.
"How long has this been prepared, no matter how you say it, it won't be compared, no!"
Qizhi's "no" was really categorical, only Zhang Liang was stunned, and then his face darkened. Although he didn't come out to be an official, he was also a serious scholar like his brother Zhang, and he dared to shout in front of him as a singer in Qizhi! If you don't still point out that she is useful, you have to let her know what it means to be noble and lowly now.
Rao is like this, Zhang Liang didn't give Qizhi a good face, and after snorting coldly with a dark face, he walked out directly to the appointment.
Of course, Nanori did it for no reason. Zhang Liang's attitude is really not good, seeing that it will officially open tomorrow but this happened, Tang Cheng, who shook his head helplessly, could only accept the aftermath of the reassurance.
"Er Wei is the clansman of the current queen, the newly appointed commander of the Imperial Forest Army, a champion general, and a Huaihua general. It is the hottest person in Chang'an City right now, with them supporting Liang Panpan, Mingzhi is also a last resort", Tang Cheng's voice was very light, it was the most suitable tone to soothe people, there was no way, who made her the Oiran of the town garden, "Besides, it's a good thing not to compare." Although there is less of a gimmick for further hype, it is also less risk for you, and Liang Panpan has been able to hold the position of Oiran for so many years. Although he is old now, he is not easy to follow."
"Tang Cheng, do you really think that I insist on comparing with her for the position of Oiran?" , I don't know if it was because she was wronged by Zhang Liang's anger, or because Tang Cheng disappointed her with what she said, Qizhi Liu's eyes were now foggy, "In the battle for picking brands, who doesn't do their best?" I just want to take a closer look at Liang Panpan's singing and dancing skills, even if he loses. It can also make me know clearly where I am, and one day I can catch up with her and pass her."
Tang Cheng didn't expect her to say such a thing. looked at the stubborn seven weaving. Tang Cheng was a little in awe of her. Apparently. Singing and dancing is no longer just a means of making a living for Nanori. More has become more and more her ideal and life sustenance. No matter what the era. People who are obsessed with ideals are respectable. Not to mention that this is still the Tang Dynasty. With the identity of Nanori, it is even more commendable to be so obsessed with ideals regardless of reputation.
With that in mind. Tang Cheng felt a little ashamed in his heart. The other day's decoration was all made by him. The curtain is set up on the surface, and it is for the sake of Nanori and Yashoen to make a name for themselves. But this move is very hopeful, and another purpose is to hope to lead Liang Panpan through Qiweaving. Then Liang Panpan led out the Erwei brothers. When designing these two purposes. He just drove Shichiori according to his own needs. In his opinion, this battle for picking brands is of little significance. But he never thought that Nanori would have such deep hopes on this. The resulting disappointment is so deep.
"I know what you're thinking." After truly understanding the mind of the Seven Weaves. With shame. Tang Cheng's soothing words were much more sincere out of thin air. "I understand that you want to use Liang Panpan as a mirror. In this way, I reflect and sharpen my singing and dancing skills. It's just that the situation is stronger than the people. This time it really won't work. Or ...... next time".
That's it. Not knowing what to say, Tang Cheng pondered for a while and then suddenly raised his head and said, "Next time, I will personally take you to Furong Tower to find Liang Panpan." How about she do her best to compete with you? ”。
Hear the words. With foggy eyes, Qizhi quietly looked at Tang Cheng for a while. "Let's go".
Mother's land. What a failure of persuasion this time!
Seeing that Qizhi'er had not yet disappeared, Tang Chengyin thought about letting her stay by herself, but when he just walked out of the door, a voice suddenly came from behind him: "Little thief, this time you are not allowed to play tricks like in Yangzhou", as soon as he finished speaking, he heard a sound, and the door behind him had been heavily closed from the inside.
Hey, really, what's going on!
Tang Cheng didn't talk about the things here, but after Zhang Liang followed Wei's entourage to Furong Tower, the three guests and hosts met each other in Liang Panpan's room, which was very polite.
The greetings have ended, by the Pingkangfang Oiran Liang Panpan personally served the tea, the three sat down and talked, it should be said that this is a very constructive dialogue, in line with the principle of mutual understanding, Zhang Liang and Erwei in full respect for each other's concerns on the premise, in a harmonious and friendly atmosphere reached a consensus to cancel the dispute over the cards. After the meeting, Zhang Liang earnestly invited the Erwei brothers to attend the opening ceremony of Yazheng Garden tomorrow night, while the Erwei brothers agreed to Zhang Liang's invitation.
Both sides achieved their goals, and after greeting each other again, Wei Rui said casually when he sent Zhang Liang out of Liang Panpan's room: "As soon as the curtain at the intersection of Suzaku Road came out, Chang'an was a sensation. The Seven Weavers girl did not show her face, and she was already famous in the imperial capital without a word, and when Yazheng Garden opened tomorrow, it was expected that the door would be in the market. There are more than 10,000 businesses in Chang'an City, how can there ever be a focus of the city like Yazheng Garden, which has not yet opened its doors to welcome customers? Since then, it goes without saying that the day has entered the gold fight, haha, Mingzhi's management is wonderful, and people have to admire the high talent! ”。
Hear the words. Zhang Liang's eyes lit up, but he took the opportunity to bow his head and thank him, "Praise it!" In front of the general, a certain did not dare to be greedy for this merit, and did not hide it from the two generals, this absurd idea was actually from the hands of a Shannan scholar who gave his brother a scroll. The crooked hit made the two adults laugh."
Hearing this, Wei turned his head and glanced at Wei Bo, and walked in front of a five-grade prince's mansion army, it seems that this Shannan scholar who is behind him is really down.
When Wei turned his head again, the expression on his face became more and more kind, "What a crooked fight, to think of such an unbelievable idea, this scholar is a wonderful person." My brother would like to see him, Mingzhi, and I will ask you for this matter tomorrow night."
"Well said. It's easy to say", Zhang Liang smiled happily, and promised even more simply, "The two adults want to see him, this is really Tang Cheng's creation, everything should be as the general wishes."
Seeing Zhang Liang walking away, Wei Bo shook his head, "Old Seven, let such talents go." Zhang Liang agreed too quickly, right? ”。
"The cloth curtain incident has been making a fuss in the city for a few days, and no one is not curious, you and my brother want to meet the person who came up with this idea, it is also human nature, Zhang Liang is a businessman, a profit-seeking man, may not be able to think deeply? Fifth brother, think about it again, his master is a prince, but he likes to be troublesome? The more cheerful Zhang Liang agreed, the more no problem it was, otherwise, he would not have acted like this", said here. Wei smiled and patted Wei Bo's shoulder and said, "Fifth brother, it's useless to think about this now, so let's wait until tomorrow to see that Shannan scholar named Tang Cheng, maybe he is a mediocre talent who loses one in a hundred and doesn't know."
Let's talk about it when I see someone", while speaking, the two returned to Liang Panpan's room, and after a while, they heard the melodious sound of the silk and bamboo orchestra in the house.
This time the curtain matter caused such a big stir. The operator Tang cost has the meaning of a drunkard. It's just that he, a drunkard, is thinking about wine and landscapes, and now Qiweaving is famous in Beijing. Seeing that the words on the curtain will be changed tomorrow, it is also expected that Yazhengtang's reputation will explode, and at this time, Zhang Liang brought back the news that the Erwei brothers are very interested in him, and he has both fish and bear's paws, but what could be better than this?
No matter what the boss is talking about, at least the purpose of getting online with Er Wei has been successfully achieved, listening to the news that Zhang Liang brought back, this is not only on the line, but also Er Wei is also very interested in him, so even if Tang Cheng has some initiative in the relationship with the two, as a party with a lower status, this is really precious and precious.
With this good news, the thoughts caused by Qiori's "little thief" quickly disappeared. Tang Cheng has also been away from home for too long, and Qizhi is such a real stunner with a smile and every move, and the factors in these two creations combined, it really can't be said that it is abnormal to have such an idea and occasionally think about it.
After a good night's sleep, he got up early the next morning, and the words on the curtain at the intersection changed again, officially showing the name of Yazheng Garden, the opening time and address at the same time, Tang Cheng also began to get busy on all fours, after all, he handled the garden from decoration to management regulations, and in the process of preparing for tonight's opening, he had to ask him to solve anything that went wrong.
In the past few days, the curtain of the big tongue in Chang'an City has completely uncovered all the mysteries, and the people in the city are talking noisily about Qizhi and Yazhengyuan, Yazhengyuan and Qiweaving are also doing their best to prepare for the crowd tonight, it is in this mutual expectation, time passes little by little, and the sky gets darker a little.
As the sky was dark, the first guest came to the door, Tang Cheng was finally completely relieved, by this time he should have done everything he should have done, and everything after that should be Boss Zhang Liang appeared on the stage to take the lead.
The only thing is that when Li Longji of Weifu came, Tang Cheng went to the quiet Accord specially arranged for him to meet.
Looking at Tang Cheng, who was tired after a busy day, Li Longji, who stood up, patted Tang Chengdi on the shoulder for the first time, "After a show, Yazheng Garden has been famous in Chang'an before it opened, and even my father is so quiet and simple that he knows such a place, listening to the news from the palace that Gao Lishi said, Princess Anle also moved her mind to encourage Empress Wei to come out to see the excitement of the opening of Yazheng Garden, Tang Cheng, you are really a genius, hard work!" ”。
"Finally live up to the trust of His Royal Highness, what is it worth working hard", Tang Cheng replied with a smile and frowned: "Empress Wei really wants to come?" ”。
"Director An Le Gong is rude, Empress Wei is stumped and really messes around with her?" The situation in Yazhengyuan is so good, Li Longji, as the proprietor behind the scenes, is naturally happy, and after this happiness, he actually ridiculed Tang Chenglai, "Princess Anle is married to Wu Sansi's son Wu Chongxun, but not long after she got married, she had an ambiguous relationship with her husband's cousin Wu Yanxiu, and after the death of Wu Sansi's father and son last year, they were fulfilled. Love the house and Wu, that is, because Wu Yanxiu is good at dancing Turkic dances and singing and dancing, so Princess Anle is so interested in Yazhengyuan. But it's good that she didn't come, otherwise with An Le's indulgent temperament, if you really want to see Tang Cheng with such a talented and good-looking person, it's hard to guarantee that you won't have any other thoughts! ”。
Tang Cheng also knew that only close people would have such ridicule. Otherwise, if Li Longji really had a heart for him, he would never use his cousin to tease him, but after a tired day, he really had no interest in this kind of ridicule. happened to send someone to find him, and Tang Cheng came out with the situation.
Zhang Liang sent someone to find him and there was nothing else, but Er Wei had already arrived and wanted Tang Cheng to recognize someone first, after all, Er Wei didn't mention this stubble now, and Tang Cheng couldn't take the initiative to go up to see him.
The grand occasion in the Yazheng Garden this night was far more lively than Tang Cheng expected, not only the Accord and the lobby were full of people under the preparation in advance, but even the courtyard outside the lobby was also crowded. There are many people and idlers who can't even enter the door and refuse to disperse outside the Yazheng Garden, looking at the newly opened businesses in Chang'an for decades, it can be said that it is unprecedented to be as prosperous as the Yazheng Garden.
Seven weaving also lives up to her glamorous Jiangnan name, these days after hanging enough appetite, in the gorgeous costumes and lights against the backdrop of the bewitching and vividly scattered she just dressed up, immediately full of thunder like the sound of color, Rao is these days to see each other day by day, but at this moment the beauty of the seven weaves in the spotlight. Even Tang Cheng felt dazzling.
Born beautiful, when such a thought popped up in his mind, Tang Cheng turned around and quietly walked out of the lobby.
Such a hot scene, such a glamorous mess of Qizhi, and the thunderous sound of the guests in the hall, so far, Tang Cheng has nothing to worry about the opening of Yazheng Garden tonight.
For Tang Cheng, he had seen too much of the excitement that was being staged at the moment, including the poems and songs and dances that would be staged later, and he had no interest in it for a long time; Looking at Brother Erwei's look full of interest, he would never talk to him now. Tang Cheng, who was tired, really couldn't stand the crowding in the lobby. It simply comes out so that it is breathable.
There were still many people outside the lobby, so Tang Cheng simply walked farther to the back garden. Although the night in the middle of winter was cold, Tang Cheng, who was dressed in moonlight, still enjoyed the quiet and fresh air at the moment, and walked slowly to the door of the back garden.
Just as Tang Cheng was about to enter the back garden, he heard someone stomping his feet inside the door and saying, "Lao Xu, have you prepared a copper basin to raise ice at home tonight?" Don't forget that you have to eat ice tomorrow, otherwise it won't be worth it to have a stomach ache next year."
Hearing this, another garden guard also stomped his feet and said: "Who dares to forget such a thing, I have already told the Hun family when I went out."
In the customs of the Tang people, there is no such thing as cooking Laba porridge, but it is a rare custom to eat ice on the eighth day of Laba, and it is simple to say that the program is simple, that is, the night before Laba is to use a washed copper basin filled with well water and put it outside to raise it overnight to make it freeze, and then break the basin of ice on the second day of Laba, and the whole family eats a few pieces.
Hearing the discussion inside the door, Tang Cheng's foot that had just been raised fell on the spot unconsciously, he was a person who was extremely focused after getting busy with something, and he didn't realize that time passed so quickly, and he was in Laba in the blink of an eye.
As soon as Laba arrives, it will be the Chinese New Year's Eve in another twenty-two days.
Whether it is 1,300 years later or 1,300 years ago now, the Chinese New Year is an extremely special day for wanderers who live alone. At this moment, the distant home became so heart-rending and clear and haunting the soul.
Because of these two sentences that he heard by chance, Tang Cheng was suddenly swept away because of the ease and joy brought by the opening of Yazheng Hall, and this year was Daocheng and Chang'an, and the time spent in both places was long, and the time spent at home with his family was too little and too little. Especially since the second half of the year, seeing that it should be the Chinese New Year's Eve of the reunion of thousands of families, I can't go back, and I don't know how to miss my family who is thousands of miles away.
Since he got well from his illness, especially for more than a year, he has really become the backbone of the whole family. I didn't go back, my father and mother still have Ying Su and Lancao, can they have the heart to spend a good year?
"Tang Daguanren! It's so late, how can the big officials ...... Got here? After a few visits, the handyman Lao Xu and the others saw Tang Cheng standing in a daze at the door of the back garden, and the sound of stomping feet and gossip was suddenly gone.
Hearing this, Tang Cheng waved his hand, "Feel free to walk, you don't have to worry about me." After speaking, he didn't wait for Lao Xu and the two to say anything, and walked straight to the garden.
Tang Cheng walked to a viewing pavilion in the garden and stopped. Qing Songfu, who looked at the light of the light of the moon reflected outside the pavilion, fell into his own thoughts again.
If you stay at home every day, although you don't have to bear the pain of separation from your family, you will inevitably have unwillingness in your heart; However, if you leave home in pursuit of your ideals, but you have to bear the current heart-wrenching thoughts of home, the world is so hard, why can't there be a way to have both worlds?
If I knew this, maybe I should have left later on this trip to Chang'an, although I must go, it would be good to stay at home for a few more days before leaving! Things are often unexpected. Who would have thought that the trip to Chang'an, which was originally thought to be just a matter of course, would add so many variables? Who knew that if you want to be admitted to the Jinshi and realize your long-cherished wish of the ruling party, you have to go through the path of Princess Taiping? Who would have thought that Li Longji, who was praised as "my family's thousand-mile horse" by Empress Zetianwu, was now just a pitiful commander of the bare pole?
The worst thing is that before he figured this out, he couldn't wait to jump on Li Sanlang's chariot according to the history books, and now he really can't get off even if he wants to. Because he wanted to realize the long-cherished wish of the ruling party and then spread his ideals, he had to find a way to get through the door of Princess Taiping, and met Li Longji in order to get through this door, because when he saw Li Longji, he immediately saw that he was almost poor and white except for his ambitions, and when he reached this step, whether it was for self-preservation. For the ideal, or for the extremely prosperous world of the Tang Dynasty in the distance, he had to do his best to help Li Sanlang enhance his strength. So there is this Yazheng Garden tonight, and there is also a meeting with Erwei that was painstakingly designed.
Since he went to Chang'an to see He Zhizhang, what happened to him was like a wild horse that had lost control, and now he is sinking deeper and deeper into such a dangerous quagmire, although he clearly knows that the imperial examination will be held in February after the Shangyuan Festival, but when will he be able to go back......
How long will it be before this separation comes to an end? Why is it so hard to pursue an ideal that is far from too high? Why is it that the world is impermanent, and there are always things that do not go as people want? Why can't you dominate the wind and clouds as you want after being a human being in two lives, and every time you move forward, you have to step out step by step?
Damn it. Thief God. If you have to pinch the world in your hands like this, you will be frustrated in every way to be cool and reach the **. Then come on, Lao Tzu *** is not afraid of you!
Just as Tang Cheng was speechless and angrily asked Cangtian, a crisp voice sounded outside the pavilion: "Tang Cheng, what are you thinking?" Clenched so tightly? ”。
Tang Cheng turned his head to look when he heard the sound, and saw Qiori standing under the pavilion with a smile like a flower, she hadn't even changed the gorgeous clothes on her body that were dedicated to the performance, and at this time she was slightly tilting her head and staring curiously at his clenched fist hand.
In the faint moonlight, the seven weavings that stand up gracefully appear; The moonlight flows like water through her gorgeous clothes decorated with gold beads, because the light reflected is not strong, it is the light reflected by the gorgeous clothes and the dazzling under the glory of the Shicai Lobby, showing a thin light as soft as a mist, in such a soft light, the natural charm of Qiori also seems to have been washed into another simpler, but more approachable beauty.
At this moment, the seven weaves under the moonlight are still beautiful, but they are no longer so eye-catching, but more of a little girl next door.
Tang Chengyu quietly relaxed his unintentionally clenched fists, "Why are you here?" ”。
"Have you forgotten what you said yourself? Since it's an Oiran, you can't let people see too much, and the more you do this, the more you want to think about it? As he spoke, Nanori, who was gently tugging at her skirt, walked into the pavilion with a smile and stood side by side with Tang Cheng, "My poems and soft dances have been performed, I wanted to ask you how I performed tonight, but I'm afraid that you haven't even listened to the poems, so I don't need to ask again."
Hearing this, Tang Cheng smiled and didn't say anything.
After a while, Qizhi Fu said again: "Tang Cheng, what were you thinking just now?" ”。
"Tomorrow is Laba, I'm thinking about my family."
What is the home like? ”。
"My family couldn't be more ordinary, my parents are ordinary peasant ......", I don't know why, Tang Cheng, who has always disliked talking to people the most, has an irrepressible confiding tonight**, so that Qiori just picked a head, and he talked endlessly, talking about his parents, his serious illness, and the old things that his parents sold their fields, land, and livestock in order to treat him, and even almost sold themselves; Speaking of his stubbornness when he was uphill and hoeing after recovering from a serious illness, his hands were worn out, and he couldn't stand up with back pain, and he refused to scream bitterly; talked about his acquaintance with Li Yingjun and finally got married; also talked about how he went from village to county, and then from state to province.
When his parents sold their fields and livestock when they were seriously ill, and finally they did not hesitate to sell themselves, on this night, in front of a person who was far from being very close, even the future and this life were counted together, Tang Cheng was undisguised and controlled for the first time in more than ten years, and unscrupulously shed uncontrollable tears. Later, when it came to the family getting better little by little, even when it was mentioned that the uphill work was worn out, Tang Cheng's tone was also light and positive, so that the brisk tone was maintained until he left home to Chang'an, and then talked about the current thoughts of home and the desire to spend Chinese New Year's Eve with his family.
Qizhi didn't say anything, and Tang Cheng didn't think about letting her say anything at this time, as he told sentence by sentence, the resentment in Tang Cheng's heart from thinking about it became less and less, and his body and mind slowly relaxed unconsciously.
I don't know how long it took, but when Tang Cheng finally finished speaking, Nanori, who had been silent for a long time, opened his mouth and said something very strange.
"I'm cold".
Hearing this, Tang Cheng was stunned, and Qizhi repeated it clearly again, "Tang Cheng, I'm cold."
"Why do you wear so little when you come out on such a cold day!" It was only at this time that Tang Cheng suddenly realized that although the clothes on Qizhi's body full of gold beads were beautiful, the effect of keeping out the cold was indeed very limited, "Go back quickly."
"I'm cold, but I don't want to go back", at this time, in the somewhat gloomy viewing pavilion, Qizhi's eyes were shining, and before Tang Cheng could react, Qizhi had already gotten into his arms, his outstretched arms hugged his waist tightly, Qiori settled his whole person into the wind he was wearing outside before he stopped, raised his head and blinked and said: "Tang Cheng, I'm cold, you wrapped the wind behind me!" ”。
Wen Xiang is full of arms, and the beautiful woman is hugging, but Tang Cheng can't turn around, isn't this talking about family, talking about life, how to talk about it...... Nanori talked about being in her arms?
Life really can't be talked about casually
This scene in the viewing pavilion happened to be watched by Zhang Liang, who was about to approach, and seeing the two people who suddenly hugged each other, Zhang Liang was really big like a fight, this is not the right time, the third prince who was obviously interested in Qizhi just sent himself to look for someone, and he made such a fuss, this ......
Sighing and shaking his head, Zhang Liang quietly retreated from the distance, and then let go of his voice and said, "Is Tang Cheng here?" The two generals invite you to go to the Accord to speak."