Chapter 21 The Scholar of Change
If Chen Yifei is beautiful and graceful, then Han Zicheng is handsome and chic, and just one glance will make people think that he must be a rich man.
At this time, the two of them were sitting at the table, looking down and discussing something, both holding a small object in their hands. They have ruddy complexions and smiles at the corners of their eyes, which is unusual in their eyes.
"How's it going, Kojo, are you happy with this gift?"
"Very good, I especially like it. ”
"Also, my Chen Yifei's collection has always been very high. Last time your mother's birthday, the beauty jade flower paste I gave was ......"
"Okay, don't mention that beauty jade flower cream, it's good that I didn't disfigure my mother. However, today's one, it is really in good taste. ”
"These two pieces of jade are called 'beauty smiles', and the jade is mutton fat white jade, with delicate texture and good oiliness. Look at the carving again: the lines are coherent and natural, you look at this little delicate posture, this little charming, it is like a fairy under the moon, no, after a hundred flowers. ”
After a hundred flowers, I frowned.
"Xiaofei, quickly share with me, where did you get the jade pendant?"
"Speaking of which, hey, fate!"
Chen Yifei finished the foreshadowing and replied positively: "Xiaocheng, you see that the carvings of these two jade pendants are ingenious, and they must be from the first carver in the rivers and lakes, known as the hand of the 'ghost hand' Xue Gong." ”
Xue Gong, the "ghost hand" who has been included in the door by Womengxuan?
"Xiao Fei, you actually had the fate to meet the deity of the 'Ghost Hand' Xue Gong?"
"Well, yesterday I was fortunate to have a good impression on the east side of the Guanyin Temple, ten steps behind the fortune teller Liao Sheng, and met Mr. Xue by chance. I talked to him a few words, and learned that he was actually the 'ghost hand' himself, so I expressed my affection and respect to him, but I didn't expect him to sell it generously and give me this pair of jade pendants. ”
"Wait a minute, are you talking about a tall and thin young man with a white face and a scholarly appearance, dressed in emerald green clothes on the east side of the Guanyin Temple, a place about ten steps behind the fortune teller Xiao Liaosheng?"
"What, you've also seen Mr. Xue in Xiaocheng?"
Han Zicheng took out a special candle and fire fold from his sleeve, and their surfaces were painted with the same pattern, like the same set of objects. I am very familiar with this candle, and the candle used by the shopkeeper of Anyang to inspect the ink jade ring at the contact point of Womengxuan in Yancheng is exactly this. After this candle is lit, the penetration of the flame is stronger than that of the usual candlelight, and the internal lines of the jade can be clearly seen.
A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: With such a firelight technique, there are only two possibilities for people who can do it on the rivers and lakes, either it is the top craftsman of Womengxuan, or it will only be that person.
Han Zicheng lit the candle with a fire fold and brought the jade pendant to the front of the firelight.
"Hey, God, there are words in Jade Perry. This piece is written: exclusive customization. The second piece reads: Variety Scholars. ”
Sure enough, it is the second possibility, a variety of scholars. There are many identities of Variety Scholars, and one of them is that he once used the pseudonym Shanhai to knock on the door of Wo Mengxuan with his superb craftsmanship and passed various tests in a very short time. The first time he saw this special candle in Womengxuan, he understood how it was made. Because of his amazing talent, about his multiple identities, Wo Mengxuan respects him and does not delve into it. However, his temperament is free and easy, and he loves freedom, and in the end he passed by Wo Mengxuan.
Han Zicheng was the first to understand the truth of the matter, held up the jade pendant and said: "These two pieces are not the mutton fat white jade in Hetian jade, or rather, these two jade pendants are not made of whole Hetian jade. ”
I nodded behind them, agreeing with him.
Han Zicheng explained: "I also passed by the Guanyin Temple yesterday, and I also met this emerald green dressed son in the same place. At that time, I was pestered by a few peddlers, and the boy in emerald green clothes helped me out of the siege. After learning my identity, he introduced himself as a candle flame business, and the acquaintance was fate, and presented me with this set of candles and fire folds. He specifically told me that when this candle is lit, the light of the flame is so penetrating that I can see things that I can't see on a daily basis. I didn't think so, and when I saw that he was full of sincerity, I accepted it. ”
"What do you mean? He made a jade pendant with Tibetan characters, and he specially accompanied it with a candle flame that could be tested? Oh, I see, Xiaocheng, he is challenging you. He knows that you shouldn't fight in general, so he goes around the bend to show you what he's capable of. Chen Yifei analyzed half of it, and suddenly realized and clarified his thoughts.
"Yes, the hidden weapon launchers and miniature mechanism items I make on weekdays all think that they are superb, and I can't see the slightest flaw, but today's jade pendant obviously has a mystery inside, but it easily deceived my eyes. ”
"So this emerald green-clad boy is the legendary scholar of all kinds of changes, not the 'ghost hand' Xue Gong?"
"It's hard to say whether it's a 'ghost hand' Xue Gong, but he must be a scholar of all kinds of changes. Otherwise, who would be so kind as to label such a delicate work of craftsmanship with someone else's name?"
"That makes sense. This man is also funny, he came up with such a challenge, and he succeeded perfectly. Blessing, send your saddest wine here, the young master should be depressed and depressed. Chen Yifei turned on a microphone on the table and said inside.
I moved a chair from the side and squeezed into the middle of Chen Yifei and Han Zicheng to sit down. I took the candle and jade pendant in Han Zicheng's hand and studied it carefully.
Although Han Zicheng and Chen Yifei's martial arts are not particularly high, it is not difficult to detect my movements. Even so, they were receptive to my sudden appearance and reckless movements.
"Little Sister Zhen, what's the matter, can you still see a flower?" Chen Yifei shook a suspicious look.
"Everyone's concerns are different, maybe Xiao Zhen Xiaomei can find something. ”
I have always admired the words that come out of Han Zicheng's mouth, which always match his appearance as a cultured person.
"The Variety Scholar is not a 'ghost hand' Xue Gong. "Put down the jade pendant and the candle," I said.
"Oh, what do you say?" asked Chen Yifei.
"Although the scholars are highly talented, and all crafts are better than ordinary people, Xue Gong has only one hobby, carving. Xue Gong put all his effort into carving, so his carving is either the most complex and cumbersome, or simple but charming. ”
"The Scholar of Variety is very good at carving, but the purpose of his work is to show off his unique signature message. Xue Gong will not do this, his works do not need to be signed, and those who know him can naturally recognize them. ”
There was a knock on the door, and Laifu's voice came: "Chen Gongzi, I'm here to deliver wine." ”
"Come in. ”
The saddest wine is actually plum wine. Plum sake is a type of soaking wine in which plums are soaked in shochu for a long time. A well-brewed plum sake is compatible with the fruity sweetness and softness of the shochu at the same time, and the two flavors are blended together, which is particularly intoxicating. The taste of plum wine is slightly sweet and slightly sour, so it is suitable as a pleasant "sad" wine.
I took a sip and it tasted delicious.
"Then these two jade pendants, to keep them or not?" I asked curiously.
"Of course, I kept it, after all, the carving technology is also excellent, but the jade material needs to be further identified. Chen Yifei replied.
"Little Sister Zhen, you can prepare a congratulatory gift. Han Zicheng handed me an intriguing look.
"Oh, is it you, or is it Dumbo?"
Chen Yifei sighed and said, "It's me." ”
"You?" I was a little surprised, because Chen Yifei will participate in the imperial examination next year, although Chen Fu is in Lincheng and not in the state capital of Liuzhou, but his family background is deep. Chen Yifei's relatives near and far are all over the territory, either officials of one side or famous businessmen in various fields. If Chen Yifei can be on the list next year, his future will be immeasurable, why is he so anxious about his marriage?
"You don't have to worry about him, he's just engaged, and the other party is still a little girl, the youngest daughter of a prince. Han Zicheng said to me.
My eyes lifted and I thought of someone.
"The youngest daughter of King Mingyuan, the county lord of Yuxian. Chen Yifei said.
A wind outside the window, blowing towards the wooden door in the distance. The bell on the door moved slowly, and a soft and pleasant music sounded, and the music was far and long.
I seemed to see the quirky girl again, carrying a small cloth bag by herself, and as she walked, she took off the ornaments on her head and put them in the bag. I also seemed to hear her whispering in my ear: "Second sister, I'm very happy!"
Fate is sometimes magical, when you have expectations and good wishes, as long as you sincerely hope, maybe, it will really come true. I think back to my acquaintance with Chen Yifei, who is talented, able to make good decisions, and attaches great importance to love and justice. Mingyuan Wangfu chose him because he was a hero with a discerning eye.
I smiled at the corner of my mouth and said, "Xiaofei, your good fortune is not shallow." The county lord of Yuxian is a hundred times better looking than the fairy under the moon and the hundred flowers on your jade pendant. She is quirky, generous, well-behaved and playful. When you look at it together, it's really a natural pair. However, you will have to wait a few more years for her, after all, the county lord has just passed his eighth birthday. ”
"The county lord of Yuxian is ten years younger than Xiaofei. Han Zicheng shook his head, feeling a little sorry for the county lord Yuxian.
Chen Yifei was not happy, and said: "What's wrong with me being ten years older than her? With a youthful and radiant appearance like me, I still have to urge the county lord of Xiao Yuxian to take more care of herself." ”
"Originally, I was a little resistant to this arrangement for Xiaofei, but after listening to Xiaozhen's description, I found that the county lord Yuxian was also good. We all know that Xiaofei's character, the girl who can make him die to like it, is probably very special and difficult to meet. Han Zicheng said.
I looked at him to confirm his conclusion.
Chen Yifei glanced at the two of us.
"By the way, little sister Zhen, who are you coming to Lin Cheng with today?How many days are you going to stay?" asked Han Zicheng with concern.
Fortunately, Han Zicheng reminded me in time, and as soon as I was happy to see them, I almost forgot the existence of Yun Qinglin.
Just as he was about to speak, suddenly Pan Yuchen's exclamation came from next door: "There are assassins", and then the sound of a broken window came.
In the Feng Pavilion room, the reaction of the three of us was completely the same, and we got up and came to the window along the street, only to see a gray figure jumping lightly onto the street, without stopping, and running away directly.
"Hey, this person looks familiar. Chen Yifei muttered.
"He is the boy in emerald green clothes, a scholar of all kinds of things. Han Zicheng said affirmatively.
After listening to them, I was happy in my heart: Could it be that we have met the legendary scholar of all kinds of changes?
Chen Yifei made a gesture of rolling up his sleeves, looking at the posture, he wanted to jump down and then catch up. Han Zicheng didn't stop him, but was thinking. Usually, Han Zicheng will decisively stop Chen Yifei if he can't be impulsive, on the contrary, even what Han Zicheng thinks can be acted upon, it will definitely be implemented by the two of them together.
Come on, plum wine is not drunk for nothing. I pushed them away and jumped.
Didn't jump directly into the street, several ups and downs, stepping on the adjacent eaves on the same side. I chased in the direction of the departure of the Variety Scholar.