Chapter Ninety-Seven: The Twelve Hairpins of Jinling
Hearing this, Gu Ming couldn't help but look different: "Is it really so urgent?" I didn't have any preparations, so I would prepare for a few days, decorate the new house, and distribute a happy sticker or something.
What does this rush look like completing a task? ”
He Yongliang scratched his head embarrassedly: "Cough, this ...... Not really.
Xiaoshan said that she was a widow, and she was very happy to be able to remarry, so she didn't need to pay too much attention to it, and it was good to have a place to live. ”
"That's the way it is, but ...... But for you, this is the first time, it's too sloppy, isn't it? ”
Gu Ming persuaded bitterly.
In fact, he was afraid that He Yongliang would regret it not long after he got married, and it would not end well if he left a mess at that time.
He Yongliang looked indifferent: "It's okay, Xiaoshan and I really don't care about this."
Xiaosheng is not a rich man, let alone a celebrity, and he does not pay attention to pomp.
When the time comes, we will simply hold a wedding on a small scale, and the meaning will be fine. ”
Now that everything has been said about this, what else can Gu Ming say?
He's not a bridegroom anyway.
"Okay, your style of doing things is really good. However, getting married is a big deal, and you can't be too hasty, I'll go to Zuixianlou to book a few tables of banquets in a while.
There is also a new house to be decorated, so that there is a newlywed look.
Quilting and the like...... Xiaoqian, why don't you and Yu'er buy this. ”
"Hmm!" Nie Xiaoqian nodded: "I'll go back and find a few pieces of jewelry for Xiaoshan, you can't get married without jewelry." ”
As soon as he heard this, He Yongliang was grateful, and thanked him again and again: "Thank you, thank you so much." ”
At that time, my daughter's family cared about jewelry very much. To put it bluntly, it is equivalent to a kind of savings.
"What's the situation?"
At this time, Dong Sheng walked over with a puzzled expression.
"You don't even know?" Gu Ming was a little surprised.
"I ...... What should I know? ”
"Leping didn't tell you about his marriage? Just tonight. ”
"What? Get married? Tonight? Dong Sheng shouted in surprise.
"Hehe, I'm sorry Dong Sheng, in fact, I only discussed it with Xiaoshan last night, and I haven't had time to tell you yet."
Dong Sheng couldn't help but stroke his forehead: "Your uncle's ...... This is too fast, so won't Xiaosheng be alone in the future? ”
He Yongliang looked disdainful: "You won't look for one?" Don't tell me you're still thinking about that Oiran. ”
Dong Shengton was a little embarrassed when he said this.
Then he shouted with a face of shame: "What nonsense? Miss Nie and Yu'er are here. ”
"Yes, yes, yes, then don't talk about it, you work harder."
He Yongliang said happily.
Not long after, Su Ling also came, and when he heard about it, he was also surprised.
However, after confirmation, he also showed quite enthusiasm and immediately said that he would go back to prepare some congratulatory gifts.
Next, the group divided their labor, some stayed behind, and some went to the street to purchase.
Lin Xiaoshan returned to the courtyard where He Yongliang lived early and began to dress up. Even if you remarry, it's still a bride, and you have to dress up beautifully.
For her, this can be counted as a great blessing in the misfortune of life.
At least in the future, I have a support, and I don't have to worry about food and clothing.
According to He Yongliang's plan, he called everyone in the study, including the people in the courtyard, plus some of his classmates and friends, which was almost two tables of people.
As a result, plans have not kept pace with the rapid pace of change.
Su Ling pulled some friends to come and cheer.
Although Nie Hongshu did not come in person, he also sent two people to bring congratulatory gifts.
After Zeng Tiancheng heard about it, he also came to congratulate him in person.
There are also more than a dozen squires such as Zheng Juren, who also came to congratulate them in person or sent people to congratulate them.
To put it bluntly, they are all looking at the face of Nie Hongshu and Gu Ming, and spend a little money to be a favor.
There were also some scholars who were drinking tea at the Poetry and Painting Club that day, and after hearing about it, they also came to join in the fun.
In the afternoon, the banquet was increased to eight tables, which also made He Yongliang a little surprised and proud.
Although I don't want to be too public, many of the guests who came tonight are well-known figures in the city, which can be regarded as adding luster to the wedding.
At sunset, the wedding officially takes place.
All etiquette is simple, Zheng Juren officiates the marriage, He Yongliang and Lin Xiaoshan worship heaven and earth, drink a glass of wine, and officially become husband and wife.
Then the group came to the drunken fairy building, which was lively and congratulatory.
After the banquet dispersed, a group of classmates did not spare He Yongliang, and took advantage of the wine to run to the cave room.
However, Gu Ming didn't go, and after drinking, he returned to the courtyard with Nie Xiaoqian, the cultivation that should be cultivated, and the writing of books that should be written.
That night, after completing three daily tasks, Gu Ming subconsciously clicked on the task interface and found that the main quest had been refreshed.
This time the mission is more free, there is no rule on what book to write, there is no limit on the number of words, and even the experience points do not show an approximate range.
The only thing is the same as before: random items are awarded depending on the completion of the mission.
However, Gu Ming didn't expect the system to reward too many experience points, and the last time Xiucai was upgraded to Gongsheng, he needed 1800 experience points.
This time it was upgraded to lift people and it took a big leap, soaring directly to 5000 experience.
It may seem unreasonable, but if you think about it, the difficulty of the lift...... It's understandable.
It is precisely because of this that Gu Ming guessed that after upgrading to a lifter, his strength would inevitably improve by leaps and bounds and enter a new level.
It's not long since the calculation of the time, and there are still almost three months before the time of the township test.
And he had to leave a month in advance to go to Yuhang Mansion to adapt to the new environment, so that he could participate in the township test in the best condition.
According to tradition, the township test is held once every three years, and the time is generally August, so it is called Qiuqiu.
Generally speaking, the township test sites are all in the provincial capital tribute institutes.
However, Jiangnan is relatively special, although the total population is relatively not dominant, but the learning atmosphere is quite strong, and the proportion of scholars ranks first in the country.
There are many readers, and there are naturally many candidates for the exam.
Therefore, according to the actual situation, the imperial court added a tribute court in Jiangnan.
In addition to the provincial capital Gusu Mansion, there is also a tribute court in Yuhang Mansion, which divides many candidates and facilitates some candidates around Yuhang Mansion.
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After a few more days, the attic in the backyard of the study was finally completed.
In the hall downstairs, there are twelve pictures of ladies, which attract many people to stop and watch.
These twelve pictures of ladies are the "Twelve Hairpins of Jinling" completed by Gu Ming in cooperation with Dong Sheng to promote the new book "Dream of Red Mansions".
The twelve beauties are: Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, Jia Yuanchun, Jia Tanchun, Shi Xiangyun, Miaoyu, Jia Yingchun, Jia Xichun, Wang Xifeng, Jia Qiaojie, Li Kun, Qin Keqing.
The painting was carefully painted by Dong Sheng, and the lyrics and songs on it were inscribed by Gu Ming.
The lyrics and songs inscribed by each beauty are different, and it can be regarded as a rough explanation of the other party's life experience or fate.
For example, the inscription of Xue Baochai's painting is: Lifelong mistake [song]
"The capital is a good relationship
I only think of the former alliance of wood and stone
In the air, the mountain Coats crystal snow
Never forget, the lonely forest of the world
Sigh in the world, the fly in the ointment is not today's letter
Even if it is a case with eyebrows, it is difficult to calm down in the end. ”
The inscription on Wang Xifeng's painting is: Smart and tired [song]
"The agency is too clever to calculate, and it calculates Qingqing's life
The heart is broken before death, and the sex is ethereal after death
The family is rich and the people are peaceful, and eventually there is a family that dies and everyone scatters
It's in vain, and the intention hangs in the middle of the world
It's like, swinging three more dreams
Suddenly, the building is toppling
It's as miserable as the lights are about to run out
Yikes! A joy and sorrow
Sigh the world, it is difficult to decide! ”
The inscription on Qin Keqing's painting is: Good things end [song]
"Painting Liang Spring is full of fragrant dust
Good at style and moon appearance is the root of the loser
Ji Qiu is depraved and respected, and the family is the first to die
Evil is always due to circumstances. ”
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In addition to the lyrics and songs, Dong Sheng also worked hard this time, giving full play to his painting skills, meticulously down to the eyes, dresses, ornaments, etc., all of which have their own characteristics and styles.
Coupled with the lyrics and music on the painting, it makes people immerse themselves in the world of the book before they have even read this Dream of Red Mansions.
There are also a few paintings hanging in the shop, but they are smaller than those in the hall, after all, the space is limited.
But even this is the case that has aroused the interest of quite a few people.
It can be said that in such a way of promoting books, I dare not say that there is no one who will come after, and I am afraid that it is also unprecedented.
In addition, the twelve hairpins of Jinling have different styles, not only those scholars are reluctant to give up in front of the painting, but many women in the city also come to visit......
Under word of mouth, the number of people who came to the study increased significantly.
Not only people from the county, but also scholars from the suburbs of the county and even some other counties also came to visit curiously.
The popularity of the Poetry and Painting Society has few signs of bursting, but fortunately, before the attic was completed, a few more maids were invited, otherwise they would not be busy at all.
In short, the book "Dream of Red Mansions" has not yet been written, and there are already signs of fire.
According to Su Ling's statistics, almost six or seven hundred copies have been pre-ordered.
Again, prices are not disclosed, and they're all individual bookings, not booksellers.
Night.
in the small yard.
"Gu Lang, when will your Dream of Red Mansions be completed?"
Gu Ming smiled: "According to my previous plan, it will take at most half a month to make and print, but now I have changed my mind."
This book has a lot of content, and the characters and events are more complicated, so it's better to think more.
Another point is that I want to wait until after the middle school to release this book, and the effect will definitely be better. ”
Speaking of the strange book "Dream of Red Mansions", Mr. Cao has spent more than ten years of painstaking efforts, during which he has constantly revised and polished.
It's a pity that the book was not finished but he died of poverty and illness.
The next dozens of episodes were ghostwritten.
This may be called a regret for the ages.
Of course, Gu Ming will not take ten years, he plans to complete this masterpiece in five volumes in one year, so that it will be restored to its glory in this world.
There are some descriptions of the relationship between men and women in the original work, which have attracted criticism from many old pedants, and even accusations and insults, saying what is deviant and teaching bad children...... Yunyun.
As it turns out, these criticisms are precisely one of the charms of this book.
It writes about the fundamentals of human nature and some of the psychological processes that people must go through in the process of growing up, and has also won praise from countless literary masters in later generations.
Therefore, Gu Ming does not intend to cut such descriptions or scenes, and tries to maintain their original charm.
This is one of the reasons why he decided to wait for the release of "Dream of Red Mansions" after the Chinese Move.
Speaking in detail, the world of Liaozhai is much more open than the Ming and Qing dynasties in Gu Ming's previous life.
Most of the scholars and young ladies fell in love at first sight and had a private meeting in the middle of the night.
There are many barren mountains and mountains, and when you see a beautiful woman, you dare to come forward and talk, regardless of whether you are a human being, a ghost or a demon.
It fully interprets the wise saying that "people die under flowers, and ghosts are also romantic".
I have rarely heard of any literary prison in the current dynasty, unless it is deliberately written in some demagogic or smearing the current dynasty.
However, the reason is such a reason, everything is afraid of what happens.
After all, Gu Ming is just a talent now, it doesn't matter if the book is not popular, but if the book is popular, it will inevitably attract jealousy.
At that time, he stabbed you in the back, deliberately distorted the content of the book, and even fabricated some black material out of thin air.
But it's a different story when you get a lift.
Identity, status, and fame can be said to have undergone earth-shaking changes, so it is not something that can be rectified if you want to.
For example, in the case of Nie Hongshu being slandered, if he wasn't a person, it can be said that he wouldn't even have a chance to overturn the case.
"That's fine......
Hearing Gu Lang confidently mention the matter of the middle move again, Nie Xiaoqian's eyes were like autumn water, and she responded softly.
Who doesn't want their lover to be famous?
"By the way, Xiaoqian, have you felt anything strange about your body recently?"
Nie Xiaoqian shook her head: "That's not ......"
"That'...... Can you change between a humanoid and a fox? ”
Gu Ming actually wanted to ask this question for a long time, and he finally asked it casually until today.
Nie Xiaoqian was stunned for a moment, and then sighed faintly: "Mother left a few words, but I tried a few times, and it didn't seem to work." What, you want to see me turn into a fox? ”
"No, no, no!" Gu Ming hurriedly waved his hand: "It's just a moment of curiosity to ask." ”
After chatting for a while, Nie Xiaoqian began to cultivate, and Gu Ming returned to the room.
At this time, Ying Ning was sitting on the desk reading a book in a serious manner, looking focused and cute.
Gu Ming smiled, spread out the pen and paper and began to do daily tasks.
The calligraphy has been upgraded to level 3, and the words written are even more fluent and powerful.
After finishing his daily life, he continued to write the Dream of Red Mansions......
The next morning, Gu Ming walked around the courtyard first, said hello to a few acquaintances, and then walked to the attic to see how the house was arranged.
When I walked to the piano room, I heard a staccato sound from inside, which sounded a little messy.
Who's playing the piano around?
Gu Ming subconsciously walked to the door and glanced at it, but found that it was Ning Caichen.
"Caichen, could it be that you have encountered something troublesome? The piano is played so messily. ”
Gu Ming walked in with a smile.
"Ashamed, ashamed, let Gu Gongzi smile.
Ning Caichen hurriedly got up and said embarrassedly.
"Do you want to go home?"
"Huh? No...... No, it's actually ......."
Ning Caichen hesitated for a while, and then let out a long sigh: "Don't hide it from Gu Gongzi, Xiaosheng has always been a little restless in recent days, and he often has the same dream at night. ”
"Oh? What kind of dreams? ”
"I dreamed that the female ghost Lan Xiaofeng I met last time in Lanruo Temple was ...... was beaten badly, Xiaosheng was very sympathetic in his heart......"
What a fate!
Going around and around, this guy still can't get around the fate of forming a relationship with a female ghost?