Back at Xia Hou Mansion, Xia Ziyu couldn't wait to find his father and show the words given by Gu Ming.

As expected, even Xia Houye, who had been a horse for half his life, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat when he saw it for the first time.

"Yu'er, this ...... Was this really written by the man in person? ”

"Father, Yu'er and the teacher have seen it with their own eyes, and even the teacher praises Gu seniors, and he thinks that he is far inferior."

Xia Houye was stunned, and then smiled: "This is just a polite remark......

"No, father, it's not polite words, Yu'er knows the teacher's personality very well, Yu'er has never seen the teacher bow to anyone, including in front of her father...... Ahem......"

"Uh......"

Xia Houye also believed this.

Yu Jingtong's arrogance is well-known in Chang'an City, whether it is waiting for clothes or cloth clothes, they are all seen with ordinary etiquette, neither humble nor arrogant.

Those who are worthy of his great salute must have something outstanding and worthy of his respect.

"According to what you say, could it be that this person is really a Qilin talent?"

"Father, on the way back, the teacher also said that Gu's predecessors' attainments in poetry, calligraphy, and painting have reached the peak, comparable to the leaders of the world......"

"Hiss~"

Xia Houye couldn't help but gasp.

"Is that really what Sir?"

"How dare Yu'er deceive her father?"

Xia Houye was shocked: "If you want to say it like this, his music and rhythm are even willing to bow down to the Narcissus girl, isn't that proficient in poetry, calligraphy, painting, and piano?"

Such a genius should have been famous all over the world a long time ago, why did it suddenly seem to fall from the sky? ”

"The teacher also said so, and the teacher guessed that maybe Gu had been hiding from the world before, and he had only recently entered the world."

Xia Houye pondered for a moment, and couldn't help but say: "Yu'er, you go and prepare, and visit Mr. Yu with you for your father." ”

"Yes!"

Soon after, the father and son prepared gifts and came to Yu Jingtong's mansion with their entourage.

"I don't know if the Lord is coming, I will miss the welcome below!"

"Hehe, sir!"

"Wait for the master, please, the prince!"

"Sir, please!"

When they met, the two sides inevitably had a polite exchange.

After entering the hall and sitting down, Yahuan handed over the tea, and then stood aside to wait.

After chatting for a few words, Xia Houye got straight to the point and said: "Mr. and Dog are visiting Gu Gongzi on this trip, and I heard that Mr. Dog said that Mr. Gu Gongzi is very respectful, but is there such a thing?" ”

"Not bad!"

Yu Jingtong nodded solemnly.

"Oh? I wish Mr. Wen a high opinion. ”

"Master Hou, it is no exaggeration to say that Gu Gongzi is the most talented person I have ever met, and there is no one."

Xia Houye looked surprised: "Oh? Could it be that this person is even more powerful than Luo Qing, Qing Xuzi, and Yan Gong? ”

The three people he mentioned are all contemporary masters and grandmaster-level existences.

Luo Qing, a scholar of Hallym University, is recognized as a great writer, and his poems are a must, widely recited all over the world.

Qingxuzi, a Taoist priest of Shangqing Temple, is regarded as the holy hand of Danqing in the world.

Yan Gong, a famous calligrapher, was praised by the first emperor as a sage of calligraphy.

Yu Jingtong thought for a while and said, "This may just be a personal opinion, and I dare not represent the opinion of others."

Gu Gongzi's poems, paintings, and calligraphy may have their own merits compared with Luo Qing, Qing Xuzi, and Yan Gong, and it is impossible to say who is superior and who is inferior.

However, Gu Gongzi is involved in music, calligraphy, danqing, and poetry at the same time, all of which are comparable to everyone in the world, which is ...... I'm afraid there will be no one in the world who can match it. ”

"Yes, yes, and swordsmanship...... No, Kendo, Yu'er was defeated with one move......"

"Hey, when Mr. said this, this person is really a strange person...... By the way, sir, since he showed his talent in front of him, does he want to enter the career and show his ambitions? ”

"It's not ......" Yu Jingtong shook his head: "At that time, I told Gu Gongzi that I was willing to recommend him to the court as an official, but he declined, saying that he had no intention of entering the official career, but just wanted to communicate with everyone more." ”

"Is there such a thing?"

Xia Houye frowned, and then said, "Sir, will it ...... Ahem, don't be angry, sir, this is just an assumption.

This means that this person will not ...... I felt that Mr. was not an official in the court, and he didn't think that the energy was big enough, so he politely refused.

In other words, his ambition is actually very big, and if he doesn't enter the office, he will be in a high position? ”

"This ...... Perhaps, too, is this possible? ”

After all, Yu Jingtong and Gu Ming knew each other for the first time, so naturally they were not sure what their true thoughts were.

"Sir, it is not surprising that this man is as talented as he says he is.

Today's imperial court is at the time of employing people, and our emperor is eager to seek talent...... It's better for Mr. to come forward to entertain this person, and then invite some famous people to come and test it again.

If it is really a talent of the unicorn, I am willing to recommend it with my husband, how about it? ”

"Hou Ye is also sincere to Datang, and he is ashamed of himself. However, Gu Gongzi has already been invited, but the location and personnel have not yet been decided......"

"Sir, why don't you leave the location to you, don't worry about the banquet or something, how about the personnel come forward to invite you?"

"How can this little thing be bothered by the waiter?"

"Hahaha, it's okay, it's just a trivial matter...... However, I would like to invite a few guests to participate at that time, I wonder what Mr. thinks? ”

"Hou Ye has this Yaxing, and naturally he can't sweep Hou Ye's Xing...... By the way, Hou Ye, I still have an idea. ”

"Oh? But it doesn't hurt to speak, sir. ”

At this time, Yu Jingtong couldn't help but glance at Xia Ziyu and said with a smile: "Ziyu has always been smart, both civil and military, I think that it is better to let Ziyu worship under Gu Gongzi, maybe it will be a creation." ”

"Oh? It's just this ......"

"Hou Ye doesn't need to worry too much, he is not a person without grace, Ziyu is the son of the world, he should broaden his horizons and find more good teachers, which is more conducive to his growth."

Hearing this, Xia Ziyu was a little excited.

Immediately arched his hand at Yu Jingtong and said, "Thank you for the teacher's order, it's just ...... I don't know if Senior Gu is willing to accept Ziyu? ”

"It depends on your own sincerity, and the teacher can't help you."

"Ziyu understands, thank you teacher."

When they were almost talking, Xia Houye got up and said goodbye.

On the way back, Xia Ziyu couldn't wait to say: "Father, why don't you prepare a gift for the child tomorrow and visit the senior again, and beg him to accept the child as an apprentice?" ”

"This ......" Xia Houye pondered for a while and said: "The key is that we don't know his details yet, so it's better to wait for a while and find out his details." ”

"But the father, the child is afraid that when the time comes, I don't know how many people will come to the door to ask for a teacher...... Besides, fathers often teach their children that those who have achieved great things in the past and present are not informal......"

"Hahaha, you kid learns pretty fast...... Anyway, tomorrow I will accompany you for my father to see who the other party is. ”

Hearing this, Xia Ziyu was pleasantly surprised, and immediately saluted: "Thank you, father!" ”

The next day, Xia Houye prepared a generous gift and took his son to Gu Ming's residence.

He didn't put on a show, but changed into his regular clothes and traveled in a low-key manner, and he only brought three of his entourage.

At this time, Gu Ming was reading a book and drinking tea in the backyard.

Not long after, a maid hurriedly entered the hospital to report: "Childe, the little boy who came here yesterday asks to see you." ”

"Well, go and ask them in."

"Yes!"

Yahuan answered and turned away.

When Xia Houye and his party entered the courtyard, Gu Ming slowly put down the book and stood up, and bowed from afar: "Hou Ye is here, but I can't welcome you from afar, and I hope Hou Ye will forgive me." ”

Xia Houye was slightly stunned.

He did not reveal his identity and was dressed in regular clothes. In addition, Xia Ziyu did not reveal the identity of the son of the world yesterday, so how did the other party guess?

However, it was only for a moment.

Because Xia Houye suddenly had a strange feeling...... It stands to reason that he is a dignified man, even if he is not decent, he will inevitably have a condescending momentum in front of ordinary people.

However, he suddenly found that in front of this man he met for the first time, he inexplicably had a sense of insignificance.

You must know that he is not the kind of hereditary, nor is he the kind of candidate who climbs up by clinging to power, but by virtue of his great military exploits.

Not to mention outside, even if he entered the palace, he would not have such a strange feeling.

This person is not trivial!

No wonder even someone as arrogant as Yu Jingtong is convinced.

It was not surprising that he felt like this, after all, Gu Ming was already a great Confucian, and his realm had already entered the realm of true immortals.

No matter how noble Xia Houye's status is, he is just a mortal, how can he compare with him in terms of momentum?

After a while, Xia Houye came back to his senses and hurriedly returned a salute: "Mr. doesn't need to be polite, but Ben Hou is a little abrupt, and he took the liberty to visit, but I am afraid that it will disturb Mr." ”

"Master Hou is serious, please take a seat...... Look at the tea! ”

"Yes!"

Yahuan hurriedly trotted to make tea.

Xia Houye sat down, but Xia Ziyu didn't dare to sit.

First, my father is here, and second, he came today with the idea of apprenticeship, how dare he make a mistake?

After chatting a few words, Xia Houye began to inquire about Gu Ming's details.

"I don't know who Mr. is?"

"In the Jiangnan clan, I have been studying hard behind closed doors before, and I have only recently been thinking about it quietly and coming to see the style of Chang'an."

"I see...... Before, Mr. Yu admired Mr. a lot, and the dog also admired Mr. tightly.

I took the liberty to visit Mr. today, and I had the courage to ask Mr. to accept the dog as a disciple. ”

"Oh?" Gu Ming raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Ziyu was born in Houfu, so there is no shortage of famous teachers, right?" ”

As soon as the words fell, Xia Ziyu couldn't help but say that he immediately knelt on the ground: "Ziyu sincerely worships Mr. and hopes that Mr. will be fulfilled!" ”

"This ......"

At this time, Xia Houye also stood up and saluted: "Mr.'s talent is unparalleled in the world, and it is his blessing that Ziyu can be taught by Mr., please fulfill Mr.!" ”

In fact, Gu Ming came to Chang'an with the idea of accepting disciples.

It's just that ideas are ideas, and we still have to be reserved in our attitude.

Therefore, he pretended to groan, raised his hand and said: "Since Hou Ye spoke, I will temporarily accept Ziyu as a registered disciple, and if the performance is acceptable in the future, I will officially include it under the door." ”

"Thank you sir, thank you sir!"

Xia Ziyu was pleasantly surprised, and quickly kowtowed to thank him.

"Get up!"

"Thank you, sir!"

"That's right......" Gu Ming turned his head to look at Xia Houye and said: "Hou Ye came to visit today with a generous gift, and in the next cloth clothes, there is no heavy gift in return, so I will give Hou Ye a book, a word, and I hope Hou Ye will not dislike it." ”

"Mr. is serious, Mr. is serious, and it is a blessing to be able to get Mr.'s handwriting."

Xia Houye hurriedly got up and saluted.

"You don't have to be polite."

Gu Ming got up with a smile and wrote four words on the spot: Tranquility and Zhiyuan.

Last time, Gu Ming wrote the word "sword" to Xia Ziyu, which made the father and son startled when they saw it, and they felt that the word was full of murderous energy.

And this time, the words "quiet and far-reaching" also made the father and son have a strange feeling at a glance.

As if in the vast world, the green mountains are faint, the flowing water is murmuring, and the grass and trees are fragrant, which makes people forget the earthly things and stay outside the things.

"It's amazing, it's amazing, no wonder, no wonder Mr. Yu admires Mr. too.

His calligraphy is already transcendent and can affect people's state of mind...... At this point, Yan Gong is indeed inferior to Mr. ”

Xia Houye's family treasures two authentic works of Yan Gong, which were written by Yan Gong in person, and there can be no fake.

Moreover, although Xia Houye is a military general, but his ancestor is a civil minister, Xia Houye has been cultivating both civil and military since childhood, and he still has a high level of appreciation for poetry and calligraphy.

Seeing that Gu Ming wrote this handwriting, there was no trace of doubt in his heart, and he could be said to be convinced.

"Hou Ye has a good reputation, Yan Gong is a famous family in the world, and he has his own uniqueness."

"Yes, yes, what Mr. said is reasonable, each has its own merits, each has its own merits......"

After going back, Xia Houye immediately ordered someone to carefully frame the words written by Gu Ming and hang it in the most eye-catching place in the hall.

I don't know why this matter got out, and for a while, many people came to the door one after another to see what kind of words made Xia Houye attach so much importance to it.

……

West.

In an elegant courtyard.

A man who looked like a scholar hurriedly came to the back garden, and said to an old man who was sitting in the pavilion with his eyes closed, "The disciple has seen the teacher. ”

"Well, what's the matter?"

"Teacher, lately...... Recently, there have been rumors in the circle that the disciple ...... The disciple was a little embarrassed. ”

"If it's a rumor, why care?"

"But teacher, this rumor ...... When the disciple heard this, he was really angry. ”

The old man opened his eyes, frowned, and said, "Why? ”

"Teacher, do you remember that when I was in Fangfei Garden some time ago, a guy named Gu Ming wrote a picture?"

"Well, so what?"

"At that time...... At that time, some people compared the boy's words to the teacher.

That's fine, and few people take it seriously.

But two days ago, Xia Houye actually went to visit the person surnamed Gu in person, and brought back a painting......

And then...... In the past two days, many people in the circle have been spreading the calligraphy, saying that the surname Gu is calligraphy...... It's a little more verve than the teacher's......"

Yan Zhi smiled faintly: "What is there to be angry about?" The rumors in the market are not to be believed, just keep a normal attitude. ”

"But teacher, this is not a rumor, almost the whole circle is spreading.

This will come true when the time comes...... Others really think that the teacher is not as good as that person. ”

"It can't be fake, it can't be fake, besides, the old man has never argued with others, so how can he care what others say?"

"But teacher, the disciple is afraid that someone will use your name to sell your reputation, and if you say something that you don't like, you will climb up through the teacher's shoulder.

In this way, wouldn't it damage the teacher's reputation?

It is better for the disciple to accompany the teacher to Xia Houfu for a trip and look at the painting in person.

If the other party is really a person who sells his reputation and reputation, the disciple will debunk him, and it will save this person from using the name of the teacher to deceive all day long. ”

"This ......"

Yan Zhi pondered for a while, and finally nodded: "Okay, the old man hasn't gone out for a long time, so let's go out and move my muscles." ”

"Great, disciple, let's go and prepare a sedan chair."

Half an hour later, Yan Zhi's master and apprentice came to Xia Hou Mansion.

"Report to the Lord, Yan Gong is here."

"Oh? Yan Gong? ”

Xia Houye was a little surprised......

After all, Yan Gong has rarely gone out in recent years, and he hasn't been to Houfu for almost two years, so he suddenly came to visit...... Could it be that I also heard the news?

"Yes!"

"Quick, follow this to greet Yan Gong."

Although Yan Gong is in the opposition, his reputation is extremely high, even if he is a waiting master, he can't slack off.

"I don't know that Yan Gong is coming, and I am waiting to welcome ...... from afar"

"Hehe, Hou Ye is polite, but the old man took the liberty to visit, hoping not to disturb Hou Ye."

"Yan Gongyan is serious, Yan Gong, please!"

"Wait, please!"

When he came to the hall, Yan Gong saw Gu Ming's words at a glance.

Although he has always been indifferent to fame and fortune, at that moment, there was still a trace of unhappiness in his eyes.

After all, he was a famous calligrapher in the world, and as a result, the words he wrote in his own book were not hung on the throne......

However, it was only for a moment.

His eyes were finally attracted by Gu Ming's words, and he couldn't help but walk over slowly.

"Teacher ......"

Yan Zhi raised his hand and motioned for the disciple not to speak, but to slightly raise his head and observe carefully.

Xia Houye was also inconvenient to disturb, and stood aside with him.

I don't know how long it took, Yan Zhi finally came back to his senses.

Still, he did not speak, but made a startling gesture: he bowed long at the letter.

"Teacher, ...... are you?"

The disciple stepped forward to help him with some surprise.

In fact, after seeing this character with his own eyes, he had to admit that Gu Ming's calligraphy was indeed superb.

It's just that he has a kind of blind admiration and respect for the teacher, so he still doesn't admit that this character is stronger than the teacher in his heart.

This is the realm that the old man has been pursuing all his life, loud voices, and invisible elephants.

The old man's calligraphy is still metaphysical, but this person has become a god......

Compared with him, what kind of face does the old man have to be called a saint? ”

While speaking, he actually bowed again, and then bowed to the stupid Xia Houye: "Thank you Houye, let the old man have the honor to witness this painting in his lifetime, and let the old man understand what real calligraphy is, celebrate, fortunately!" ”

"Yan Gong must not be polite, and besides, this word is not written by Ben Hou......"

"No matter who wrote it, in short, the old man has benefited a lot, so he will leave."

Yan Zhi took such a trip, and he was indeed inspired by it, and after he went back, he closed the door and studied calligraphy painstakingly, and the result really broke through the shackles and entered a new realm.

But, that's also for later.

And now, the news spread quickly in Chang'an City like wings......

Not only the circle of literati, but also the court and even the imperial palace.

In the Imperial Garden.

Emperor Taizong accompanied Empress Changsun to enjoy the flowers, accompanied by Wei Zheng and several other important ministers of the court.

This is also a way for Emperor Taizong to win people's hearts, and let his courtiers accompany him for a walk and enjoy the flowers......

At this time, the mood of the ministers was naturally much more relaxed, not as restrained as in the court.

When you feel relaxed, sometimes you will be bold enough to speak your mind.

As for the eldest grandson empress...... Although the inner palace is not involved in politics, Empress Changsun has experienced ups and downs and even life and death crises together since she married Emperor Taizong.

In the most difficult time of Emperor Taizong, she did not hesitate, and resolved many crises for her husband in front of and behind the scenes, until she ascended to the throne.

It is difficult for outsiders to imagine the various hardships experienced during this period.

Therefore, Emperor Taizong has always favored, and even respected, Empress Changsun. Because he knew that without the queen, he might not be able to hold out to the end.

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you have anything new to tell me and the queen about lately?"

Emperor Taizong liked to use this opening method to show that he was approachable.

"Your Majesty, if you want to talk about the recent news in Chang'an City, there is a matter of minister."

"Oh? Aiqing, let's hear it. ”

"This matter has to start with Fangfei Garden a few days ago...... In other words, there is a strange woman named Narcissus in Fangfei Garden, and His Majesty must have heard of it......"

"Ahem!"

At that moment, another minister coughed.

Isn't this self-inflicted? Mentioning the woman in the dust in front of the queen's mother, didn't this make the queen's mother misunderstand?

Unexpectedly, the eldest grandson queen was very generous, and said with a smile: "Aiqing, but it doesn't hurt to say it, if you want to say the name of this narcissus, this palace has also heard of it a little, and it is said that the piano art is unparalleled in the world." ”

"Hahaha, it turns out that the queen also knows, well, I have indeed heard of this woman. What's the new thing that Aiqing said is related to this woman? ”

"It's kind of related...... At that time, some literati gathered in the Fangfei Garden, and the Narcissus performed live.

Later, for some reason, a scholar came to comment on the piano skills of Narcissus.

Someone was not convinced, so they asked the scholar to play a song on the spot.

Unexpectedly, the scholar sat down on the spot, replayed the song played by the narcissus, and accompanied the lyrics......"

"Oh? Is it his own deputy? What kind of words? ”

Emperor Taizong subconsciously asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister doesn't remember it completely, and he only remembers the first half.

Sauvignon Blanc, in Chang'an.

Luo Wei autumn cry Jinjing

The frost is bleak and cold

The lonely lamp is unclear

Curled up at the moon and sighed

Later, the minister doesn't remember very clearly......"

At this time, Wei Zheng said: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister remembers." ”

"Oh?" Emperor Taizong was a little surprised: "Why is Aiqing also paying attention to this matter?" ”

You must know that Wei Zheng is his most important minister, the head of a hundred officials, and the prince and teacher, who is knowledgeable and knowledgeable.

Even such an important minister knows about this, so it can be seen that this matter may not be so simple.

Wei Zheng replied: "The minister has heard about this matter for a long time, but he didn't care about it before. But later, I heard some rumors one after another, so I paid attention to it. ”

"Quick, tell me what's going on."

Emperor Taizong became more and more interested.

"Your Majesty, this person's name is Gu Ming, it is said that he is a hermit in Jiangnan, and he has just arrived in Chang'an.

Not to mention the rhythm, his poems have heard a few poems, and they are indeed quite outstanding.

In addition, Yu Jingtong believes that everyone knows that everyone in the literary world has always been arrogant, and the result is ...... actually publicly said that he was willing to bow down, and even took the initiative to persuade Xia Houye to let his son worship that Gu Ming as his teacher.

There is one more thing, Yan Gong ......"

"Yan Gong? What happened to Yan Gong? Also related to this son? ”

Emperor Taizong was surprised.

Speaking of which, Emperor Taizong has always respected Yan Gong, and when Yan Gong was on his birthday, he even personally took the queen to the mansion to celebrate his birthday.

Therefore, when he heard Wei Zheng mention Yan Gong, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"Your Majesty, it is said that Xia Houye personally went to visit Gu Ming, and the latter gave him four words, quiet and far-reaching.

If Xia Houye got the treasure, he immediately took it back to the house and hung it in the most eye-catching place in the middle hall.

After that, Yan Gong didn't know why he heard about it, and went to Xia Hou Mansion in person, it is said that ...... After reading it, he actually bowed to the painting, saying that he benefited a lot......"

"Is there such a thing?"

Emperor Taizong and Empress Changsun couldn't help but exclaim in unison, looking incredulous.