Chapter 17: Smoke Cage, Cold Water, Moon Cage, and Sand
The vast cold river was filled with misty smoke, and the clear light of the bright moon sprinkled on the white sand.
At that time, Wang Shouchang and his entourage moored the boat on the bank of the Yangzhou River, which is known as "the famous capital of Huaizuo and the best place in Zhuxi".
[1] "Bo Qinhuai" Du Mu. poem
smoke cage cold water moon cage sand,
Night park Qinhuai near the restaurant.
The merchant girl does not know the hatred of the country,
Across the river, he still sings backyard flowers.
Two years ago, Wang Shouchang was transferred to Sichuan when he was working in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Yangzhou is the jurisdiction of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, and Wang Shouchang is very familiar with Yangzhou.
It was getting late, so they found the inn and stayed there.
Liu Hao knew the fame of Yangzhou Fengyue Field, and she shouted for Wang Shouchang to lead them to visit the Qinglou. Wang Shouchang was actually very tired and didn't want to go.
Liu Hao pouted and begged: "My lord~ We will leave tomorrow, I don't know when we will come again, you take us to see its prosperity!" "Besides, you don't want to meet your old acquaintance?" "Only Liu Hao dared to make such a joke with him.
Wang Shouchang couldn't stand Liu Haohao's coquettishness like this, so he had no choice but to let them change into men's clothes, and the three of them came to the best place in Zhuxi, which is known as the "Spring Breeze Ten Miles".
Their carriage stopped in front of a red-lacquered gate. At the top of the gate hangs a black golden silk nanmu plaque, on which the dragon flies and the phoenix dances with three big characters 'Feng Ya Stream'.
What an elegant name, but this is obviously a green building.
The green building is not just a building, to be precise, it is a combination of one or several courtyards. Walking in it to see the small bridge and flowing water, the pavilion and courtyard, cordial and warm, can bring people a very comfortable feeling. However, the interior decoration is different, and the lobby that welcomes the door is splendidly furnished, giving people a palatial palace-like feeling. Turning around the lobby, there are several winding corridors that lead to different courtyards and rooms, and their styles are also distinctly different, some are brightly lit, and some have a winding path.
It's a high-end "nightclub" that gives people an extraordinary feeling before you even enter the door.
After all, the guests who come here like everything, but they all pursue beauty. There are many differences in the understanding of beauty since ancient times, and as a green building, it is not easy to pursue so many changes in design.
[2] "Dream of the Green Mansion" Yu Da. word
The smoke of the furnace curls and blows through the window.
The bead foil is deep, and the garlic hangs down the silver thread.
They had just taken their seats, and a beautiful woman had arrived. When she saw that it was Wang Shouchang coming, she hurriedly said, "Lord Wang, sit down for a while, and I'll call my mother to come." β
After a while, the old bustard rushed over with a smile, she was very familiar with Wang Shouchang. The bustard greeted them and led them to a room upstairs.
I only feel a strange fragrance coming to my face, there is no cave here, and the furnishings in the room are very elegant. Hang a forehead called "Ji Hongxuan", hang a celebrity painting in the middle of the "Hanjiang Solo Fishing Map", on both sides of the cinnabar small pairs, hanging on all sides of several celebrity inscriptions.
When the three of them were watching, they saw two little maids with hanging hair walking out with tea, and looked at them carefully, the texture was delicate, elegant and pleasant. The maid put the tea away and returned to the inner room.
[3] "Feelings" Yu Da. poem
Years of wandering wind and dust,
Messy fireworks;
The Buddha has mercy on the catastrophe,
The debts of the three births are also antecedents.
After a while, I suddenly heard the sound of the ring, the fragrant wind was fragrant, and the four maids helped a gorgeously dressed and graceful woman into Jihongxuan.
The woman was in her twenties, wearing a light purple printed breast-length skirt with wide sleeves and delicate patterns embroidered with silver thread on the chest. A string of silver bells fell from his waist, which jingled from time to time; At the corner of the skirt, the moon-white intoxicating flowers are lifelike, and the light blue shawl of the Xiangfei dances without wind. Two carved white hostas tie the waist-length black hair into a flying fairy bun, with only a butterfly tassel hairpin and a little silver ornament slightly embellished, and a jade hand gently puts a light pink intoxicating flower on the chic hair. A goose egg face with pink makeup and jade is dignified and beautiful, a pair of clear phoenix eyes are fascinating, and the smooth forehead is lit with elegant and fresh pear blossom makeup to add a bit of playfulness, and the corners of the lips have a smile like nothing.
This woman is Yangzhou socialite Du Shi Niang. Although she is not charming and enchanting, she is like this white mandala with acacia flowers, which is so beautiful that it is wanton and gorgeous, and it makes people addicted.
Wang Shouchang introduced them to each other.
Du Shi Niang stepped forward to salute, and then said: "The slave family is ugly and ugly, and the appearance is lacking [the name of the dish, take it from the humble words], how dare you look down on the noble son." β
Liu Hao said: "Beauty is rare, and it is deafening." And know that Fangqing studies Hanmo, loves poetry, sings well, and has a wide range of contacts, and may recite one or two if you don't know? β
Du Shi Niang said: "The slave family fell into fireworks, and it was indeed indulged in chanting, so it was often used for algae sentences." When the lady is beautiful and Xi Yaozhang, although the slave family is rewarded with poetry, I am afraid that I will be snickered by the noble son. β
Liu Hao said: "Confucianism has many clichΓ©d words, which are unpleasant to the eye. Only Xiangqi Baixue, Tong Guan Yangchun, hope is better than Yunni, begging Fangqing to give my generation a read. β
Du Siniang said: "Since you are loved by a gentleman, how dare you hide your clumsiness, and I hope not to laugh is lucky." So he ordered the waiter to go for a while, and soon came with a book, "Du Fangji".
I read "Feelings" and a superb cloud: "Over the years, I have drifted [hΓΉn. filthy] wind and dust, and the fireworks have lost their lives." Even if the Buddha has compassion and calamity, the debts of the three lives are also antecedents. Liu Haohao and Du Qiu had a lot of feelings.
After reading it, Du Siniang asked for a poem in "Locust Tree", Du Siniang has always compared herself to a locust flower, white and sweet, and thorny.
Wang Shouchang inscribed a poem to give it away: "The acacia flower desert is yellow to people, and the traces of chasing here have been deserted." Qing Tan didn't know Zhuang Suda, and sighed that Zhao Qi was busy. I can't bear to talk about gossip when I am sick, and I only know how to get drunk when I get old. The east of Sunset Street is a horse, and a transverse flute is like a mountain sun. β
Liu Hao inscribed the poem: "Klook is so long, the sound of cicadas is sad to the back of the locust flowers." Strive to know that a hundred years old is not a hundred years old, and it is not a white head and a white head. Four or five mountains make up the rain color, and two or three lines of geese post clouds and autumn. Those who lose to him on the river will only rest in the boat. β
Du Qiu's poem said: "In front of the independent Buddhist hall at dusk, the ground is full of locust flowers and cicadas. At about four o'clock, the heart is always bitter, and the intestines are broken in autumn. β
[4] "Jun Sheng, I was not born" Tongguan kiln porcelain inscription poem
I was not born, and I was old;
You hate me for being late, and I hate you for being early.
Subsequently, Du Siniang published "I Hate You" and begged Wang Shouchang to continue the poem alone.
Wang Shouchang saw it and wrote: "I was not born when you were born, and I am old when I was born." If you are born at the same time, you will swear to be good with you. The age cannot be changed, and I am worried about how much. It's like the end of the world, and it's hard to show it. β
Du Siniang still wanted Wang Shouchang to take her away, but this time Wang Shouchang tactfully wrote a poem and rejected her: "I was born before I was born, and I am old when you are born." In the next life, I wish to live together and be a winged bird forever. Fly with Ming, the end of the world is full of capes. There are days when it is difficult to fly, hugging each other and perching on the branches. The old dead turn into vines, and the roots of love are also entangled. β
[5] "He Rijun Comes Again" Shen Hua. Words: Yuan Hongzhao. Qu Teresa Teng. song
At this time, the old bustard asked Xiao Si to set up the wine and food, and the four maids followed Xiao Si with Hu Ji, Huqin, Pipa and Guqin.
Du Siniang drank a few glasses of wine with them, and sang a song "He Rijun Comes Again" to tell the melancholy in her heart-
[Song] "Good flowers don't bloom often, and good times don't always exist. Sorrowful smiles, tears sprinkled with lovesickness. After parting tonight, when will you come again? β
Du Siniang sang and sang, shedding tears......
[Song] "After drinking this cup, please have some side dishes. How many times can you get drunk in life, and why not be happy? β
Du Siniang came to Wang Shouchang's side, picked up a glass of wine and said, "Come, come, come, let's talk about it after drinking this cup!" Then he sang, "After parting tonight, when will you come again?" β
She clinked glasses with Wang Shouchang and covered her face......
[Song] "Stop singing Yangguan Stack, relive the white jade cup. Frequent and courteous speeches, firmly caressing the king's arms. After parting tonight, when will you come again? β
Wang Shouchang didn't say anything, and drank sullenly.
Du Siniang touched another cup with him and sang: "After drinking this cup, please eat some side dishes, how many times can you get drunk in life, why not be happy?" She sighed, "Hey! Have another drink and let's go! Then sing, "After parting tonight, when will you come again?" β
[6] "Painting" Wang Wei. poem
With a little apology, Wang Shouchang left the "Fengyajian".
On the way back, Liu Hao asked Wang Shouchang: "Why didn't you take her away?" β
Wang Shouchang sighed, was silent for a long time, and said, "I don't have feelings for her." β
Liu Hao asked rhetorically, "How can you not feel it?" People are so beautiful and talented. β
Wang Shouchang glanced at Liu Bai, and muttered to himself:
"Looking at the mountains from afar,
Listen to the water silently;
Spring flowers are still there,
People are not surprised when they come. β
Liu asked curiously, "Do you think of her as a 'painting'?" β
"Yes!" Wang Shouchang replied boringly.
[7] "Song of Entering the Dynasty" Xie Hao. poem
Jiangnan beautiful land, Jinling Imperial Prefecture.
With green water, Zhu Lou was handed up.
Fly the road and weeping poplars in the ditch.
The wings are covered high, and the drums are stacked to send the Chinese wheel.
Dedicated to the PTZ watch, the fame can be received.
[ηmΓ©ng ridge; 笳jiΔ resembles a flute; θΎzhΕu car. ]
The next day, Li Tai, the current Pingzhang of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, personally came to the post station to pick up Wang Shouchang and wanted to warmly entertain them.
Wang Shouchang was in a hurry and was not prepared to stay here for too long. Mr. Li asked about the next itinerary, he could have taken the Grand Canal all the way to the capital, which was comfortable and could enjoy the scenery on both sides of the canal, but it was too slow, and he would have missed the time to see him, so he decided to take the dry road instead.
Li Tai provided them with a large carriage, spacious enough to accommodate four or five people, drawn by two horses. Both of them are black horses, and the hooves of the horses are full of white hair of about two inches, and they look so magnificent.
Wang Shouchang let them all get into the carriage, and the girls were so happy that they hurriedly climbed into the carriage one by one. When Liu climbed into the car, Wang Shouchang grabbed her and said, "Hey, didn't you learn to ride a horse?" You go on horseback. Liu gave the old man a good look, turned around and climbed into the car.
The carriage was covered with comfortable soft mats. Wang Shouchang sat in the center of the carriage, the girls sat on both sides of the carriage, and Liu Ruyan and the bird leaned on Liu Haohao's side, which looked particularly intimate.
Du Qiu lifted the curtain and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Yangzhou, which was completely different from what he saw during the day. Gangnam is indeed a rich and beautiful place.
The moss-green water flows through the crooked river, and the red tiles and green trees loom in the embrace of the mountains; The shadow of the willow tree is painted on the water flowing through the palace, and the majestic roof ridge sandwiches the avenue that the emperor once walked; The soothing sound of the drums swept by the sides of the luxury car, and the light sound of the drums sent them laughing all the way.
The car walked on the flat royal road, but the car was like a back garden after a spring rain. The daughter's body fragrance and the aroma of fat powder emanating from the three girls made the old man a little confused.
He closed his eyes, recuperated himself, and fantasized about his bright future: I will stand in the court, give advice, and fame and fortune are within reach.
After a while, the car was a little bumpy.
Wang Shouchang opened his eyes, picked up the curtain on the car, and the carriage had already left Yangzhou City and was galloping on the post road. The soft cushion of sitting does not reduce the vibration caused by uneven floors.
Wang Shouchang asked the situation of the two girls without words?
"Slave Du Qiu." Du Qiu replied softly, the voice was sweet and sweet, touching Wang Shouchang's eardrums, making him feel a sense of freshness and physical and mental pleasure.
"I know that." Wang Shouchang glanced at Du Qiu, turned to Liu Ruyan, and asked in a childish tone, "What's your name?" β
"My name is Liu Ruyan." Ruyan replied timidly.
"Your surname is Liu, too?" Wang Shouchang asked in surprise.
Liu Hao hurriedly said: "It's the name I gave her, follow my surname." Be my sister first, and then be my daughter-in-law. Yoo joked again.
"Oh ~ good. Where are they from? Wang Shouchang leaned back, closed his eyes and recuperated.
"My ancestral home is Liaodong, and I came to Yunnan a year ago with the conquest army." Du Qiu replied.
Liu Ruyan said timidly: "The slave is a local, and after her parents died, she came to the Qinglou. Although Liu Ruyan is only seven years old, she is not like a child from a poor family, and she has everyone's beautiful demeanor in every gesture.
With the carriage to travel, Wang Shouchang and his entourage ran all the way to the capital along the official road, and the night stay was not delayed, passing through the post house, all of which were arranged. Seeing that they had such carriages and guards, Yi Cheng didn't dare to slack off.
Wang Shouchang asked Liu Hao to take out some pastries, fruits and other food from the package in the car and share them with everyone.
Liu Ruyan didn't dare to eat it in his hand, Wang Shouchang smiled and said: "Don't be restrained, eat it!" β
A man and three women are in the same car, and the three daughters are also embarrassed, and the three girls are sometimes anxious and embarrassed to speak, so they have to hold back.
Every time they eat, Du Qiu and Ruyan don't dare to drink more. Liu was so greedy, and she let her eat most of the fruits she carried in the car.
Liu Ruyan was always holding back a slight sweat on the tip of her pretty little nose, leaning on the trunk and enduring it. When the car is bumpy, she always frowns. Wang Shouchang was always the first to stop the groom at such a time: "Everyone take a break, I'm going to make it convenient!" Wang Shouchang always saves the three girls from embarrassment at critical times, and they seem to know it.
As soon as the car stopped, Liu Ruyan hid in the roadside woods.
At this time, Wang Shouchang is also convenient to get out of the car, but the direction is contrary to the three girls, and the distance is relatively far. It is often a little faster to move, and when you turn back, it is always spring.