The moonlight is bright, the lights are brilliant, the night flies, the summer cicadas hug the trees and chirp, the birds perch on the branches to play music, the natural music and the night are integrated, which is wonderful.

Pan Changping held a banquet to welcome Lin Jingmao's arrival, and at the same time, his brother Pan Yuechen and his brother's wife Wang also arrived. The sisters also sat down at the table.

Pan Yuechen was an official in the court, a doctor for the left, dedicated to his duties, and gave countless advice; Regardless of the official position, if he is a corrupt official or a corrupt official, he will give a satire and admonishment, so he is easy to offend the powerful.

The first feast of the guest is gentle and respectful.

At this time, there is a small guy who reads the name of the dish in an orderly manner: "Buddha jumps over the wall, fried cuttlefish shreds, treads the snow to find plums, jade with shrimp, the bright moon reflects the jade, and the jade tree shakes the money ......" and then the maid serves the dishes in turn according to the name of the dish read, and after finishing, the dishes are distributed to the people on the table.

Delicious food, golden wave jade liquid, all prepared, people talk and laugh, and they are happy.

Pan Changping suddenly raised his glass and stood up and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for many years, Jingmao is getting more and more promising, today it is rare for the family to gather together, everyone enjoy it and talk about it!" With that, he drank the wine down.

The cheers of the people rang out, followed by a flurry of staggered cups and cups.

After a while, Pan Yuechen looked at Lin Jingmao: "Yutang hasn't been here for a few years, how is he?" ”

Lin Jingmao threw himself and replied: "He is very good, with a good demeanor, a strong physique, and an uninhibited talent. ”

Pan Yuechen listened, touched his chin with his hand, and said heavily: "Well, he has been brilliant since he was a child, and if he is strictly disciplined, he will be the best in the court." But I've heard that he's tainted with vices, disdainful, notorious, and notorious, is that true? ”

Lin Jingmao smiled: "It's just a miscommunication!" What a comeback! ”

Pan Yuechen seemed displeased: "Hmph, what a miscommunication!" Until now, you still can't lie to me! His temperament has changed drastically, and you are more or less responsible for this. You, as his brother, should not let him fall so much! Could it be that you just ignore your brother like this? As his uncle, I am devastated by this, and I am ashamed of your dead mother! After speaking, he stroked his chest and sighed.

When Lin Jingmao heard him say this, he clenched his fists, and after a moment of silence, the corners of his mouth pulled out a touch of helplessness, and said bitterly: "Uncle, what are you talking about!" I grew up with him, even though I was away for more than a year, I know better than anyone what his temperament is! He is not used to his ways, so he has a bad reputation. So don't completely listen to the rumors, uncle, he has grown up, he will be measured, don't worry too much! Besides, he has no intention of entering the scholarhood, and no matter how much he persuades, he can't be persuaded to come, I think these uncles have a deep understanding! Don't blame my uncle, Jing Mao is straightforward and fast-talking, and he is dedicated to defending his brother, but I can't bear to see my uncle slandering him like an outsider! ”

Pan Yuechen's face was gloomy, and he said in a deep voice: "Oh? That's my fault, if you say so! ”

The air around them grew dreary, suffocating, and it felt like a ship anchored in a seemingly calm sea under an increasingly gloomy firmament, unaware of what dangers awaited it in the future!

When Pan Changping heard this, his face was not very good-looking, and he hurriedly persuaded: "Big brother, Jingmao doesn't mean this, don't be aggressive, treat people kindly!" ”

Pan Yuechen saw that it was Pan Changping who said, and remembered what Lin Jingmao said before, his chest rose and fell, his anger rushed up quickly, his breath was short, and he pointed at him and said, "Shut up!" He pointed at Lin Jingmao again and scolded: "Evil obstacles! ”

He then glared at Pan Changping angrily, Pan Changping was embarrassed, and the bean sweat was profuse; Then he said excitedly: "Alas, in the end, it is the misfortune of the family, isn't it enough to have you who is a deviant?" How come one or two to disobey me! Although there are thousands of ways in the world, but only the path of the scholar is the right way, think that if there was no me, do you think you can succeed in business? I'm afraid that it has already been devoured by a group of evil wolves, and there are no bones left, how can you have your share! Although you are of noble birth and have a lot of wealth, if you do not enter the path of the soldiers, you will have less security, and one day when the time comes to sit and eat the mountain, what will your children and grandchildren do? You are talented, and you are all on the right track, can't you glorify your ancestors? How did you go against the grain! ”

When the people listened to this stirring words, their hearts fluctuated, and they looked frightened.

After Pan Yuechen finished speaking, the Wang clan immediately entangled him and mourned: "It was fine just now, what do you do when you suddenly get angry!" Don't you have something to say? You have to be angry, you have always been in bad health, and it is easy to hurt your body when you are angry! ”

She waved her hand again: "Everyone calm down, just say a few words!" ”

Seeing this, Lin Jingmao ignored anything, immediately knelt on the ground, and said ashamedly: "Jingmao is not filial, slandered his uncle, and begged his uncle to punish him!" But I have something to say before I am punished, and it is never too late to punish after I finish punishing! ”

He continued: "Of course I know that my uncle is for our good, and he used to teach us how to behave when we were young. In order to live up to my uncle's expectations, I was still young and ambitious, sensitive and studious, and well-read. After gaining fame and entering the career of scholars, I did not forget to make political achievements and show great ambitions, and after years of hard work, I am also expected to return. But everyone has their own ambitions, Yutang is determined not to enter the career of a soldier, and is willing to mix in the rivers and lakes, no matter what, this thing is reluctantly not come, so I said to my uncle, I believe that with his talent, he is outstanding everywhere. So uncle, don't worry! As my brother, I definitely won't let him come here! ”

His words are neither humble nor arrogant, and his gentle tone is like a spring breeze that warms his face, and finally warms the depths of his heart.

Pan Changping listened to his touching words, and immediately squatted down, wanting to help him up, and said sadly: "Jingmao, why do you have to make this big gift, get up quickly!" It's not your fault! Seeing that he never meant to get up, he looked at Pan Yuechen sadly: "Big brother, let him get up!" He had just returned from the border, and he was somewhat wounded, and he was physically and mentally exhausted, and he had not yet rested, and if he continued to kneel, he would get sick sooner or later! If we treat him like this, we are truly ashamed of his deceased mother! ”

Pan Yuechen was moved in his heart when he heard this, and his anger subsided a little, and he had to sigh: "Okay, okay, get up quickly!" You have been in a desolate place for more than a year, life is definitely not good, you see that you are a little thinner than before, now it is rare to stabilize, just live well, the meal is not finished yet, get up and eat! ”

When everyone heard this, their hearts were sad, and Mrs. Yang couldn't stop crying, and she hid her face: "Jingmao, you have suffered all these years, and you went to those places to live and suffer at a young age, if you are not a strong-willed person, where will you endure these hardships." Get up, we feel better! ”

When Pan Mingzhong heard this, he felt even more pity for him, and remembered what he said, and even recognized him as a hero, so he admired him.

Lin Jingmao heard everyone say this, but he didn't know how to get up, so he took Pan Changping's hand and got up slowly.

When everyone saw this, they all laughed. After that, they continued to eat.