Chapter 35: Treasure Appreciation Conference
"Sir, there's an urgent letter delivered outside the door. Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info "In the Sifang Money Village, a family member ran into the study quickly with a letter in his hand. Qi Qiang opened the envelope and saw twenty big characters written on the letter: "On the sixth day of the first month of September, we will gather on Jubao Island, and we will meet every three years, waiting for your visit." "Sign-off: Jubaozhuang.
At the same time, the Tianwu Dart Bureau, Longxiang Building, Hundred Herb Valley, Silver Silk Village, and Confucian Academy all received an identical letter.
Runzhou is a small coastal city with a medium area and a small population, but in recent years, the flow of people has gradually converged and developed rapidly, and it has become the second largest coastal city after Haizhou. Of course, this is all thanks to the blessing of Jubaozhuang. Since Jubaozhuang first appeared in the rivers and lakes six years ago, Runzhou has entered people's field of vision, because all the ships that go to Jubaodao have only one departure pier, that is, Runzhou Tianyi Pier. And this year, it is the opening of the triennial treasure appreciation conference, and curious people from all over the country flock to see the grand occasion.
"Oops, I'm so comfortable with this seafood feast. Qin Hexuan grabbed a crab leg and said.
"It's delicious, I've never had the opportunity to eat so much seafood before. Xia Qingcang grabbed a lobster head and said.
"Ah, wine and seafood are indeed a delicacy in the world. Ouyang Jincheng took a sip of wine and said.
At this time, the three of them were already in a mess in front of them, and all kinds of seafood and melon shells were piled up. Ouyang Jincheng put four bottles of wine in front of him, all of which were empty with wine.
"Let's eat Sven, so in the eyes of others, it seems that you have never tasted shrimp and crab in your life. Watching everyone gobble up, Jing Xinyao shook her head and said.
"That's a bad story, I really haven't eaten any sea crabs and shrimp before. After all, Anzhou is located in the Central Plains, and few seafood arrives. There are high-end food that can only be enjoyed in some high-end restaurants, and I have always wanted to try it, but I am shy in my pocket. Qin Hexuan picked up another crab leg and nibbled on it, and said.
"According to Hexuan, our Quzhou is farther away from the sea, I have never seen this lobster, I can't imagine it so delicious. Xia Qingcang put down the lobster head and picked up the lobster leg and said.
"The people take food as the sky, and the food is seafood, and it is rare to have the opportunity to come to the coastal city, so let them enjoy it a few more times, Xin Yao." How about it, do you want to take a sip of this grape wine?" Ouyang Jincheng took a sip of wine and said with a smile.
"Hey, even Teacher Ouyang ...... I'm full, go for a walk on the beach, and you guys eat slowly. Jing Xinyao shook her head and got up to leave the hotel.
Outside the hotel is a golden sandy beach, where people are stepping on the waves, digging shells, chilling under the trees, and dancing against the waves.
Jing Xinyao took off her shoes, stood in the soft sand, closed her eyes, and the sea breeze blew on her face, sliding over her skin, which was extremely comfortable. The sound of the waves in the ears rises and falls, like thousands of musical instruments playing, like an orderly order. Standing silently, as if time had stood still around him, and all that was left in the world was himself and the endless sea.
How good it would be for life to stay forever in this moment, without killing, without hatred, without loss, without endless pursuit.
"Xin Yao. "Xin Yao. Qin Hexuan and Xia Qingcang's calls pulled Jing Xinyao back to reality.
Everything that should and shouldn't have happened has happened, and all I have to do is follow the path I chose.
"Eh, I'm here. Jing Xinyao put back her shoes and waved to the three of them.
"When you've had your fill of food and drink, let's continue on our way. Ouyang Jincheng said to the three of them.
"I haven't eaten enough of this seafood, Mr. Ouyang. Can you stay a few more days?" Qin Hexuan said with a smile.
"There will be more seafood at the next stop, will you go?" said Ouyang Jincheng with a smile.
"Go, go, go, of course. The people regard food as the sky, and I worship food as the god. Ha ha. Qin Hexuan said with a smile.
"Teacher Ouyang, is there a new case?" Jing Xinyao asked.
"It's not a case, it's an honor. Ouyang Jincheng said mysteriously.
"It's an honor, did someone invite us to be a guest?" Xia Qingcang said with a smile.
"That's right, it's just a guest, go, if you don't hurry, the boat won't be able to catch up. After Ouyang Jincheng finished speaking, he walked straight towards Tianyi Wharf.
"Halfway through the sentence, wait for me. Qin Hexuan shouted to catch up with everyone.
Next to the wharf, a magnificent ship docked on the shore, attracting many people to stop and watch.
"What kind of ship is this, so beautiful. β
"I've never seen it before. β
"Young man, you haven't been in Runzhou for a long time, right? This ship is the royal ship of the famous Jubaozhuang on the rivers and lakes. β
"Treasure Farm? Which treasure house is said to be a collection of all kinds of rare treasures from all over the world?"
"Exactly. Jubaozhuang holds a treasure appraisal conference every three years, inviting famous people from the rivers and lakes to go to the treasure appraisal. The list is said to have been drawn up by the owner of Jubao Zhuang himself, and the people invited are different from time to time, and it is rumored that the people who are invited have gained a lot each time. I'm here to join in the fun. β
"There are still such rumors? It seems that this triennial treasure appreciation conference is about to start again, I don't know which celebrities have been invited this time?"
"You arrived late, I already saw several people on the boat just now, and I was very impressed by one of them, he was the master of the Confucian Academy, and my son was lucky enough to have taken classes in their academy for a few years. β
"Tsk, Confucianism Academy, it seems that your son has a bright future, it is said that most of the annual imperial examination jinshi list comes from Confucianism Academy. β
"Hehe, I have won awards, this Confucian Academy master Lu Xingxue is really powerful, it is said that the emperor has also been his protΓ©gΓ© for a few days. β
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Ouyang Jincheng took Qin Hexuan and the three of them to squeeze through the chattering crowd of onlookers, and when they came to the dock, they wanted to board the boat. One person on the side of the boat frowned when he saw the four of them, stopped and asked, "Wait, who are you?
"What invitation?" Qin Hexuan asked.
"This boat is a private boat, you are not allowed to board without an invitation, go quickly, do not get in the way. The man shouted, and after speaking, he wanted to push away Jing Xinyao, who was standing next to him.
Seeing this, Xia Qingcang grabbed the man's hand.
"Wow, what are you doing, let go. The man yelled when he was caught.
"Qingcang, let go. Ouyang Jincheng said.
"This brother, although we don't have an invitation, we have this. Saying that, Ouyang Jincheng took out a token, and a white dragon on the token came to life.
"Oh, it turned out to be the White Dragon God Hunt of the Dragon Imperial Pavilion, it was rude just now, fast forward, fast forward. Seeing the Flying Dragon Order, the man's attitude immediately changed drastically, and he repeatedly invited the four of them to board the ship as soon as possible.
Qin Hexuan and the three of them immediately cast a disdainful look at this person and followed Ouyang Jincheng into the houseboat.
When they came to the house, everyone was amazed. The interior of the ship is richly decorated, the entrance is a huge copper door, the copper door handle is carved in pure jade, and when you enter the door, there is a large bearskin carpet at your feet, and on the carpet, all the seats are decorated with pearls, which is breathtaking.
"A copper smell. Jing Xinyao said disdainfully.
"The subordinate is arrogant and domineering, it seems that the main lord is not much better, Teacher Ouyang, how could you take on such an errand?" Xia Qingcang asked.
"I didn't want to take it, staying in such a jeweled place, I was also uncomfortable, but we happened to be in Runzhou, the closest distance, so I could only endure the pain and take it, it was the order from above. Bear with me, you guys, because there's seafood you can't eat. Ouyang Jincheng said with a smile.
"Well, I don't necessarily be able to eat seafood in this kind of place. However, what the hell is going on?Your Excellency Long Yu's mission?Do you want us to come over to eat, drink, and have fun?" Qin Hexuan was puzzled.
"Jubaozhuang appeared six years ago, and the first treasure appraisal conference was also held that year, and it was held again every three years, which shows that every three years. Every session, some famous people in the rivers and lakes will be invited to go to Jubao Island to appreciate treasures, saying that they are treasures, but in fact they are auctions, so the people invited are people with heads and faces. And since the first conference, every time Jubaozhuang has invited people from the Dragon Pavilion to participate, saying that they are inviting us to participate, but in fact, they just want us to be bodyguards. People are afraid that something will happen during the treasure appreciation conference. What should the flying thief do if he sweeps away all the treasures?"
Jing Xinyao thought in her heart, it turned out that she was here to act as a bodyguard. "Did anything go wrong at the previous yearbook treasure conference?" Jing Xinyao asked.
"As far as I know, every session is very peaceful, after all, such a grand event, Jubaozhuang itself must have made full preparations. Ouyang Jincheng said.
"Looks like I'm going to have a few days of boredom. Qin Hexuan sighed, but he still longed for delicious seafood and a comfortable island life.
"Wouldn't it be nice to go on vacation on a beautiful island for a while?" said Ouyang Jincheng with a smile.
"Let's just go and see it for a long time, then again, I haven't seen any treasures since I was a child. "I have been with pork all my life, except for the time when I almost had the opportunity to see some jewelry in Huya Cottage, the rest of the time is coarse tea and light rice, simple and inferior utensils, even if I join Tianzhao Academy, it is generally simple, so Xia Qingcang is curious and looking forward to the peerless treasures that will be exhibited at this treasure appreciation conference.
While talking, the four of them came to the lobby of the ship, and then someone led them to the pre-arranged cabin to rest.
Half a day has passed, and the ship has still not set sail. During the period of boredom, Qin Hexuan got up and went outside the cabin to breathe.
"This brother, why hasn't anyone arrived yet? I haven't set sail after waiting for a long time. Qin Hexuan met a crew member and asked.
"It is said that one person has not yet arrived. The crew stopped their work of wiping down the ship's planks and replied.
In such a grand event, there are still people who are not punctual? No matter what, all the people who come are high-ranking officials and nobles, and it is also appropriate to be busy with affairs. Qin Hexuan left the cabin passage and walked onto the deck.
At this moment, Qin Hexuan saw a big man hurriedly boarding the boat and passed by him. Suddenly, a sense of oppression hit, and he was shocked into a cold sweat, and as the person left, the sense of oppression gradually disappeared. Turning to look, Qin Hexuan's eyes were full of doubts.
"Passengers are reminded that the ship is about to set sail and the journey is not avoided, so please return to the cabin and try not to linger on the deck. With the shouts of the crew, the ship slowly lifted the long anchor, pulled up the sails, and headed for Jubao Island.