Chapter 17: Literature and Music

Li Wanwan's words undoubtedly stinged Tao Jiuniang, making her feel at a loss for a while.

Several people were silent, almost at the same time holding the teacup, pretending to drink tea calmly, all thinking about their own thoughts.

Mixed in the middle, Suning actually knows very well that Tao Jiuniang's spearhead is not Wanniang, but at herself.

It's just that what makes her a little incomprehensible is that now this woman is proud, why do she have to be unhappy with such a down-and-out abandoned girl as herself, is it not enough to punish her heart once, she has to be angry with herself again?

The slave family is in a difficult situation.

Not to mention a mere Zhao Yuanbai, even if the heavenly king Lao Tzu stood in front of her right now, she would not be interested.

For Tao Jiuniang's family background, Suning now has a general understanding.

This person was born to the concubine Tao Chong, the head of the Tao family, just because he was the only one in the family, he was spoiled.

Later, Tao Chongpan attached the nobles Tian Fuguang and Tian Cheng of the Beisi Yamen, and through the concubine Tian and the two nobles from the same clan, they recognized their in-laws, and since then the status of the mother and daughter has reached its peak in the Tao family.

It is also quite rare for the children of the concubine to get such treatment from her, no wonder she likes to show off like this, the more humble the person in her bones, the more high-profile and flamboyant she will be.

Just thinking of Zhao Yuanbai's words in the morning, Suning shuddered a little in his heart.

If she really went to the Zhao family, I am afraid that her fate would not be much different from that of Aunt Zheng in the house.

Aunt Zheng finally gave birth to the only male heir for the Su family, and in this era when mothers and children are precious, they can always be a little more noble.

But she can't rely on this, looking at Tao Jiuniang's spirited appearance, if she lives in the same room in the future, she may not know what the result will be.

From this point of view, Qi Clan's plan for everything he has done is really painstaking.

……

Tao Jiuniang saw that Suning'er was indifferent to Zhao Yuanbai's affairs, although she couldn't guess her thoughts, she wouldn't be willing to do so.

At the beginning, seeing that Suninger and Zhao Yuanbai were in love, he secretly didn't know how much cold soup he drank. Now that she is standing on the branch, she should be allowed to taste some of the hard times she endured at the beginning.

Groaning and drinking a cup of tea, Tao Jiuniang looked around casually, and intentionally or unintentionally began to provoke the topic again: "It's the Mid-Autumn Festival poetry meeting soon, this year is hosted by Du Hongniang, and the excitement of Qujiangchi must be the last year." ”

"How fresh", Li Wanwan's eyes rolled, and the teapot in Qin'er's hand trembled slightly.

Suning took the teapot from her hand, ignored Tao Jiuniang's words, and slowly poured a new cup of tea for Li Wanwan.

Li Wanwan looked at the movements in her hands, stretched her waist lazily, and then hugged Suning's arm, leaned on her shoulder shallowly, and deliberately diverted the topic:

"Fang Cai Yiniang's wonderful performance is afraid that it also woke up the lady of the big house, and after talking to Yiniang for half a day, I haven't gone to say hello to my aunt, so it's better to go over here."

After speaking, she was turning her head and pulling Suning to get up.

Tao Jiuniang hurriedly signaled: "I came from the second lady, I heard that the lady of the big house has been concentrating on the Buddha recently, and likes to be quiet, I think the thirteenth lady should not go to make noise with the aunt." ”

Suning knew that Li Wanwan didn't want to sit down with Tao Jiuniang anymore, but she had to be more comfortable with her, so as not to find some provocative topics for Tao Jiuniang later, and it would be difficult for her to avoid it.

She smiled lightly and pulled Li Wanwan back to her seat, and then Tao Jiuniang's words said: "Recently, the trivial matters at home have been complicated, and my mother is depressed, so it is really inconvenient to meet guests, so Wanniang might as well talk to Jiuniang here." ”

Li Wanwan rolled her eyes angrily, so she had to sit back again.

At this time, Qingchun and Ying'er, who were beside the Qi family, came in from outside.

Qingchun walked over, respectfully saluted a few people, and asked Ying'er to put a few plates of dim sum in his hand on the table, and then Ying said with a smile:

"The eldest lady knew that there were guests in Yiniang's room, but she was unwell and inconvenient to come to see the two little ladies, so she specially ordered the slave maid to send some desserts made at noon, and also told the slave maid to let Yiniang entertain the guests, don't be lazy, you must have dinner before leaving."

Suning heard this as if she had a deep meaning, but the two girls came at the right time, thinking about it and Qingchun and Ying'er nodded, and saw Qingchun walking to the door and muttering to Alai, who had been frozen there for a long time, Alai frowned and hesitated for a moment, and then reluctantly followed the two out of the house together.

Thinking about it, it was also because of the contact during this period of time that Qi felt that Suning'er had lost her previous brutal temperament and was much more calm and introverted, so she was relieved to let her be alone with Tao Jiuniang and Li Wanwan.

The room was quiet for a while, Li Wanwan pinched a piece of dim sum like a chicken rib and never got into her mouth, since she heard the news that she was going to have dinner with Tao Jiuniang, she was so sullen.

Suning knew that it was really difficult for her, but what could she do, as long as everyone sat here peacefully, even if it was to talk about some disgusting topics, it didn't matter if there was a slight dispute.

She is still sure that she is in control of the situation in the housing.

She understood Qi's words very carefully, and sent Qingchun to send snacks over, and told "good hospitality, don't slack off" and the like, just worried that she or Li Wanwan had a dispute with Tao Jiuniang.

After thinking about it slightly, she smiled and said slowly: "I also told Wan Niang a few days ago, my aunt brought a lot of local products from Yangzhou, and many of the materials used in the kitchen were brought by Yangzhou recently. ”

Li Wanwan was silent and continued to knead the dim sum in her hand, but Tao Jiuniang smiled faintly: "When San Lang first came to Chang'an a few years ago, I heard him often mention Yangzhou's deliciousness, what lion's head, salted goose, and boiled dried silk, but they all make people's mouths tight." ”

"Both, both", speaking of food, Qin'er couldn't help but say happily on the side.

"Ha, today is the blessing of the Thirteen Niang", Tao Jiuniang smiled: "While it's still early, let's discuss the Mid-Autumn Festival poetry meeting." ”

Naturally, I changed the topic back.

Li Wanwan muttered in a whimsical voice: "You can't stop your mouth if you eat." ”

Suning chuckled and said, "If you want to come to Jiuniang, you are also going, right?" ”

Today, I have heard people mention the Mid-Autumn Festival Poetry Meeting several times, and she generally knows that such a grand event where talented literati and wealthy families get together, even if it is a daughter's family that has been hidden in the boudoir for a long time, it is inevitable that she will show up to fight for some luck.

Especially in the era of the Tang Dynasty, when there were many literati, there were countless talented women, and if they could take advantage of this momentum to gain some fame, they would naturally make people look up to them.

As she expected, Tao Jiuniang bowed her head and said: "Such a grand event, naturally I want to go, since I returned to Jiangnan with Chunniang, there has never been a talented woman like her in Chang'an City, Jiuniang is not talented, although the poems and essays written are not as good as Chunniang's glamorous voice, but I also want to fight for the women in Chang'an City." ”

"Oh, obviously I just want to compete for the championship and invite pets, why do I need to get some high-sounding words", Li Wanwan turned her head sideways with disdain, and lazily leaned on Suning's shoulder, too lazy to look directly at her coquettish face.

Tao Jiuniang said angrily disapprovingly: "Thirteen Niang's words are not to be heard, the reason why I mention these is actually for Sister Ning'er." ”

Saying that, she looked at the two seriously, and said in a delicate voice: "Some time ago, Sister Ning'er was divorced by Qingwangfu, who in Chang'an City doesn't chew a few words of tongue, for this I have argued with people several times, if I help my sister win the jackpot in the women's poetry meeting this time, I can also earn back some face for my sister, and it will naturally make people look up again." ”

"I didn't expect Tao Jiuniang to have this kindness, you persuaded Yiniang so hard, aren't you afraid that she will steal your limelight?" , Li Wanwan said coldly.

Tao Jiuniang smiled lightly and picked up the teacup, took a sip slowly, and put the teacup back on the table, putting on a very disdainful posture: "Sister Ning'er can't find fault with the singing of the piano, but when it comes to this dance and ink, hehe",

She looked at Li Wanwan casually: "I heard that Thirteen Niang's family has a deep relationship with Li Guobus, this time it is Du Hongniang who presides over the poetry meeting, it is inevitable that she will also test Thirteen Niang's literary talents, if Thirteen Niang needs help, Jiu Niang is also willing to cheat for Thirteen Niang." ”

Suning smiled secretly when he listened.

Therefore, she felt that she did not have the talent to be elegant and talented, and she was only worthy of being like those dusty women, stroking the piano and singing music for others' entertainment.

Oh, I'm also a modern woman who has experienced ten years of hard work!

In these days, literati and musicians are as popular as modern stars, but their status is very different, and many aspects are self-evident.