Chapter 330: Returning at Night
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When Qin Xiaoxiao was singing, there was a lot of commotion below, and few people were listening carefully. Qin Xiaoxiao was unmoved, finished singing a song seriously, and bowed and left. That's when someone gave some applause. Qin Xiaoxiao knew that it was difficult to win the championship today, but she was a well-behaved and assertive person, and she had tried her best today, which could be regarded as a beginning and an end. As for the outcome, it can only be determined by providence. Who would have thought that the opponent was so strong, and if he lost, he would lose, it was also inferior in skill and bad luck, but he was meticulous in his attitude.
The results came out quickly, and Qunfang Pavilion received a perfect score in the last round. As a result, he won the play-off with a two-game advantage, and also won the Oiran of the Three Cities Tournament.
When Zhao Zimo announced the news, the whole audience was thunderous, and the mountains and tsunamis were like a long-lasting tsunami. Fireworks rise on the surface of the West Lake, ceremonial flowers take off into the sky, and Ambilight illuminates the world to celebrate the birth of the Southeast Oiran.
On the boiling VIP seat, Yan Zhengsu had a rare smile on his face, accepting the congratulations of the officials and squires who flocked to his side. Guo Bing's father and son couldn't close their mouths with a smile, and they returned the salute to the crowd who came to congratulate them, laughing unscrupulously.
After the results came out, Wu Chunlai Shen let go of Liu Sheng and the others' faces were pale, but they refused to lose their demeanor, and came over to congratulate King Liang and Yan Zhengsu as soon as possible. Guo Bing and Yan Zhengsu didn't say much, but the little prince Guo Kun couldn't hold back the smugness in his heart and made mocking words.
"There are a bunch of bachelors from the Hanlin Academy, a basket of celebrities and gentlemen, and so much energy and silver, but they have returned with a feather. Hahaha, the two prefects must be very unhappy in their hearts. How so? If you want to open up, life is unsatisfactory nine times out of ten, and the two prefects should not become depressed and sick because of this, it is not worth it. Guo Kun laughed.
Shen Fang and Liu Sheng were angry and wanted to vomit blood, they were already forced to laugh, and they had to suffer such ridicule, and their mood can be imagined.
The little prince laughed. The Oiran Contest is just a piece of entertainment, and I didn't take it that seriously. How can a small Oiran contest be as important as the little prince said? It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you can show the world of our Great Zhou Shengping and make the people feel happy. Shen Fang said with a smile that was neither humble nor arrogant.
Guo Kun smiled: "Is that really the case? I don't think so. If you really don't care about winning or losing, how can there be such a big battle? I've heard that even the musicians in the palace have been invited, and it cost a lot of face and money. Hahaha, it's a pity, it backfired, but the sages were no match for a cloth student in Hangzhou. Did you two cheat on someone? The real talent was not invited, and he spent money and face, but he invited a bunch of crooked melons and cracked dates? Who did you entrust to invite these people? Did someone hack you from the middle? Invited a bunch of incompetent impersonators? Hahaha. β
"You!" Shen Fang and Liu Shengqi's faces were like purple liver, but they couldn't refute it.
Wu Chunlai frowned and interjected: "Little prince, it's not good for you to spread this. Do you say that these students of my Great Zhou Hanlin Academy and the talented scholars attending the meeting today are all crooked melons and cracked dates? Does this mean that the court does not distinguish between good and bad, and those who choose the good have no vision? Xiao Wang's words have a deep meaning. β
Wu Chunlai is Wu Chunlai, just downplaying a sentence of Guo Kun's joke on the line, and a big hat slandering and slandering the government is slowly covering Guo Kun's head. Guo Kun was unconscious, and was about to sarcastically say a few words about Wu Chun on his words, but Yan Zhengsu and Guo Bing on the side heard the clue and immediately stopped it.
"Kun'er, it's just an Oiran contest, it doesn't matter who wins or loses, Hugh has to say something indecent. In the eyes of this king, the performances of several green buildings in Yangzhou Mansion in Jiangning Mansion tonight are also extremely exciting, showing the strength of the two cities. And the two prefects were able to come to Hangzhou in person, which gave Hangzhou government enough face. Please bring a message to the two prefects, and all the talented people who participated in the competition tonight will be rewarded by this king. The king of Ming Japan held a banquet and invited the scholars of the Hanlin Academy and talented people from all over the country to the banquet in the Chunfeng Building. In short, tonight's Oiran Contest is extremely successful and lively, showing the glorious scene of my Great Zhou Dynasty. Tonight's grand event, the king will write a recital and present it to the saint, so that the saint will also be happy. β
"What the prince said is very true. Tonight's matter, after the official returns to Beijing, he will also face Lu Xiang. As seen by the following officials, the southeast is prosperous and prosperous, and the people are peaceful, which can be seen from tonight. It's ridiculous that before there were people who said that the southeastern state capitals were bad, that the people had a lot of complaints, and that the officials had some inappropriate behavior, but now it seems that they are all unrealistic rumors. Wu Chunlai said with a smile.
Guo Bing smiled: "Are there such rumors? That's really going to be clarified by Lord Lao Wu. That's it, don't talk about these things, the Oiran decided, so he asked Lord Wu to appreciate the glory and awarded the Oiran laurel crown to the Qunfang Pavilion. β
"No, no, no, it's still the prince, and the lower officials can't overstep their responsibilities." Wu Chunlai waved his hand again and again.
"Lord Wu, what are these words? What is Yue δΏδ»£εΊ? It was their honor for Lord Wu to award them the crown. Don't excuse yourself, it's decided. Guo Bing waved his hand.
Wu Chunlai said with a smile: "Since this is the case, then it is better to be respectful than to obey fate." β
In the midst of a group of false words that the population was not right, the Qunfang Pavilion flower boat that won the Oiran had already landed on the north side of the VIP seat. Gu Panpan's face was full of light, and he came to the front of the VIP seat surrounded by a group of people and others, and waved to the noisy crowd behind him, and at the same time walked towards the middle of the VIP seat under the guidance of the miscellaneous servants.
Before coming to King Liang's seat, Gu Panpan and others bowed and bowed. Guo Bing smiled and said some words of encouragement, Wu Chunlai also praised a few words, and awarded the flower crown symbolizing the oiran to Gu Panpan. When Gu Panpan stood up with the laurel crown on his head, the people shouted and thundered, and the whistles were continuous, and it was very lively.
Guo Bing and his son, Yan Zhengsu and Hangzhou cadres raised their eyebrows, and their faces were full of glory. Although Wu Chunlai, Shen Fang and the others were smiling, but they were really unhappy in their hearts, after awarding the flower crown, Wu Chunlai said goodbye in the name of being too late at night, tired and hoping to rest early. Guo Bing also understood that they didn't want to see this scene of celebration, and there would be a grand lantern parade next, which would stimulate them, so he gave them away. Wu Chunlai took Shen Fang, Liu Sheng and others to flee in disgrace, and left the scene of the tsunami.
"What about Lin Jue? Why didn't you see him coming? He is the one I should thank the most today. Guo Bing suddenly remembered that he didn't see Lin Jue's figure, and asked left and right.
"Daddy, did you think of Lin Gongzi at this time? It's too much. It's all up to him today, otherwise it's us who have no face at the moment. Hum! Guo Caiwei said dissatisfied.
"Yes, yes, what Vile said, hasn't this been chaotic all the time, hasn't it been in time? Where is he? Guo Bing said with a smile.
"Lord Yan is talking to him, No, over there." Guo Caiwei pointed towards the crowd at the southwest corner of the floating platform.
Guo Caiwei's gaze has never left Lin Jue, from Lin Jue boarding the floating platform from the direction of the judge's seat, to him standing in the corner and looking around, Guo Caiwei has been paying attention to him. It's a shame that this guy didn't even look here, looking around and didn't know who he was looking for.
"Invite him over." Guo Bing saw Lin Jue, who was standing there talking with Yan Zhengsu, and hurriedly ordered.
A guard went to deliver the word, and soon after Lin Jue and Yan Zhengsu came side by side.
"Hahaha, Lin Jue, you are very good. Sure enough, it didn't disappoint this king. Guo Bing smiled and stepped forward.
"Has the prince seen my teacher?" Lin Jue arched his hand and answered the question.
"Your teacher? Is Fang Shan long? Why aren't you here? Isn't he on the judges' seat? Guo Bing said.
"It seems that the prince hasn't seen Mr. either. The prince forgives his sins, and he needs to say goodbye, so chaotic, and his wife is here, and the old man can't help but send it. Lin Jue arched his hand and turned around and left.
"Hey, Lin Jue, what is this for?" Guo Bing shouted.
Lin Jue didn't realize it, and rushed to the edge of the floating platform with Lu Wu and Xiaohu, jumped on the boat and left quickly.
"This kid is really inexplicable." Guo Bing was speechless when he saw him board the ship and leave.
Guo Kun also frowned and said, "It's rude." β
Yan Zhengsu said: "Fang Dunru said goodbye, Lin Jue was worried about the safety of his teacher and wife. This is not the rudeness that the little prince said, he has to take care of his teacher and wife, this is the gift of the disciple. Little prince, don't just buckle your hat for everything, and reprimand him if he is slightly dissatisfied, isn't it chilling. β
Guo Kun was stunned and nodded: "I see, it's my fault." Shen Tan ordered someone to help find Fang Shanchang and his wife, and found an escort for them. β
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On the moonlit street, a large car was slowly moving in the direction of Nancheng. The sound of the mountain and tsunami coming from the direction of West Lake was faintly heard, and the grand lantern parade had begun. Where the curtain was lifted, the face of a beautiful girl was revealed, and under the moonlight, her face was like beautiful jade, and her skin was better than snow.
"It looks like the lantern parade has begun. I'd love to follow along. The girl said stupidly.
"Qiu'er, the night is too late, it's already past the third watch. I'm afraid that tonight's toss will not be tossed until tomorrow daytime, your body will not be able to eat. Well, don't think about joining in the fun. The voice of the woman in the car was heard.
A vicissitudes of a man's voice sounded: "Hey, you don't understand what Huanqiu means at all, where did she want to go to see the lantern parade?" She's thinking about seeing someone. Where are you all? β
The girl turned her head and said coquettishly, "Daddy, what are you talking about." β
The man laughed and said, "That's it, don't talk about it." Daddy did as you asked, and left with you as soon as it was over. Originally, I had to say a few words to Governor Yan anyway, which was very rude. I watched Lin Jue come to me directly, but I had to secretly take you away, like a thief, hey. β
"That's it, Qiu'er, you're in good health during this time. I took the medicine according to the prescription, and my condition has improved greatly. I think Lin Jue's prescription can really cure your illness. If that's the case, why don't I avoid him, just make it clear to Lin Jue. It's good to get married early, and it will save my son from worrying about it all day long. If the disease can be cured, won't there be no more obstacles? The woman said softly.
"Mother, my illness is good and bad, and I don't know if it's because the prescription is right for the symptoms. If it's just a temporary improvement, wouldn't it still hurt him? Wait, if it can be healed, I ...... Do I need you to tell me? And he came to him. But now, I'm still afraid of hurting him. The girl said quietly.
"Hey, Qiu'er, there are some things I can't wait. I see, in a little while, he's going to forget about you. If you fall in love with someone else again, my mother is afraid that you will regret it for the rest of your life. Like Lin Jue's character and talent, I don't know how many ladies will admire him. Don't blame my mother for talking too much, when the time comes, he will marry someone else, what will you do? It's too late to cry. The woman sighed.
"Mother, I understand that you are for the good of your daughter, but my daughter would rather him marry someone else than drag him down. I don't know if I'm cured or not, I can't hurt him. If I only think for myself, why should I lie to him in the first place? You know your daughter's heart. If you really make people, your daughter ...... But it is also ...... Willing to bear it. The girl said softly.
The woman sighed and said nothing.
"Huanqiu, don't think about it. We will go to the capital next month, and when the time comes, we will ask the imperial doctor to diagnose whether the condition is really cured, and if the prescription is really effective, there is no need to worry too much, and I will write to Lin Jue to inform him of the truth. Make your marriage. If it's just a recurrence of the condition, not a real improvement, Dad will respect your decision. Lin Jue has a bright future, and he really can't be dragged down because of his children. If he can accomplish something great, you should be happy. This is great love, and if my son can comprehend this verse, he will be open-minded and at ease. β
The girl held her chin in her hand and looked at the moon in the sky and said stupidly: "Daddy can't help but think too well of his daughter, and my daughter doesn't know what great love is." The daughter would rather stay with him for a long time, morning and twilight, if it weren't for the fear of affecting him, the daughter would not torture herself like this. I'm also very conflicted, if it's really as my mother said, my illness is cured, but he marries someone else, my daughter will definitely not be able to stand it. But...... So what's the solution? It's better than his daughter marrying him, and then getting seriously ill, which makes him worry every day. Or he died again, and he was sad and sad, and he became a widower. β
There was silence in the carriage, Fang Dunru and his wife glanced at each other and sighed softly at the same time and stopped talking, only listening to the wheels and the hooves of the donkeys.
"What is love in the world...... the girl hummed softly, the lyrics of the song she had just learned at the Oiran Contest. When Mrs. Fang heard this, her nose was sore, and she lifted her clothes to wipe away her tears.
"Gotta gotta got." A hurried sound of horses' hooves interrupted the girl's singing, and the girl leaned out curiously to look into the street behind her, and suddenly shrank back into the carriage, and hurriedly lowered the curtain.
"What's wrong?" Mrs. Fang asked.
He ...... He's coming. He chased after him. Fang Huanqiu said in a low voice.
Before the Fang family and his wife could understand what was going on, they heard Lin Jue's voice from behind: "Teacher, master, are you in the car?" β
The donkey cart stopped, and Lin Jue rolled down the saddle and immediately stepped forward to salute. Fang Dunru poked his head out of the car window and smiled and waved his hand.
"Why are you here?" Fang Dunru said.
"I caught up, and as soon as it was over, I went to look for the teacher, but the teacher was gone. I was worried that there would be a lot of commotion, that the teacher and my wife would not be taken care of, and that it would be quite far to go back to the academy, so I hurried to look for it, and I guessed that I would go back to the academy directly, and sure enough. What about my wife? Lin Jue said with a smile.
Mrs. Fang showed a smiling face beside Fang Dunru, and Lin Jue arched her hand and said, "Hello, Master." β
"Okay, Lin Jue, why are you still chasing after you?" Mrs. Fang said with a smile.
"It's rare for my wife to go to the city to play, so why don't you say goodbye? How can I feel at ease? I have set the location of Renhe Building, and I want to invite my wife to eat delicious food, and then settle Mr. and my wife, there are still lanterns to see tomorrow. This is good, but my wife is in a hurry to go back. Lin Jue smacked his lips.
Mrs. Fang smiled and said, "Good boy, I have a heart, I am really sleepy." My wife is old, but I can't stand it. No, it was for fear of causing you trouble, so I hurried back to the academy with your husband. You've made a big show tonight, and it's estimated that you've had a lot of entertainment, so your husband and I won't join in the fun. β
Lin Jue said with a smile: "Master, don't you say such a thing, isn't that an outsider?" Huanqiu is gone, Lin Jue is your son, don't say anything troublesome or anything like that. "Good boy, good boy." Mrs. Fang nodded again and again, smiling from ear to ear.
"Then, please go back with me, and let's get together. I don't care about any of those entertainments, I just want to accompany my teacher and wife to have a good reunion in the Mid-Autumn Festival. Rest assured, the accommodation is arranged, it is absolutely quiet, and the second elder will not be disturbed by irrelevant people. The one who drove the car, turned around, turned around. Lin Jue shouted.
"No, Lin Jue, we have received the intention, but we don't have to go back. Go back too, we know what you want. There are a lot of people in the city these days, and there are a lot of people I don't want to meet, so I don't have to stay in the city. You did a great job tonight, and I'm very proud of you. In this way, you can come to the academy to see me in a few days. Let me tell you about some of the things you need to do for the exam. Don't forget, taking exams is your top priority right now, and you shouldn't take it lightly. Even if you are famous all over the world, you may not be able to pass the imperial examination. I'm sure you understand. Fang Dunru hurriedly stopped.
"But the students really want to be reunited with the teacher and his wife, otherwise, how about I send the teacher and my wife out of the city and go to the academy with you?" Lin Juedao.
"If you can't do it, what are you going to do at this time? You'll go another day. Fang Dunru's head shook like a rattle.
Lin Jue frowned and said, "Isn't my master also welcome?" β
Mrs. Fang smiled and said, "How can you not welcome it?" You go another day, and I'm going to go to the capital next month, but it's not very convenient to have a mess at home. β
Lin Jue puffed up his eyes for a while and said, "I see, that's it." Then I'll give my teacher and my wife a ride. β
Fang Dunru nodded and said, "Okay, if you want to do this, you can do it." β
Mrs. Fang seemed to be unbearable and said, "Lin Jue, don't think about it, we're just tired and want to go back to rest early." It's a lot of noise tonight, I have a headache, you go another day, and my wife will make you something to eat. β
Lin Jue smiled: "Thank you, master." β
The curtain was lowered, the donkey cart moved forward, Lin Jue rode a horse to the side, escorted the donkey cart out of the city gate, and sent it across the Qiantang River Bridge, and then said goodbye and stopped.
The donkey cart went away in the moonlight, and Lin Jue stood on horseback, frowning and thinking, "There is obviously another person in that cart, but I don't know who it is?" I was walking around the other side of the carriage just now, and it seemed that someone was watching me, but it was very strange. Tonight, the teacher and his wife were obviously a little flustered and hidden, and seemed to refuse to let me know who that person was. This person can travel in the same car with his teacher and wife, so he must be a very close person. β
Lin Jue frowned and thought for a long time, then his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said to himself: "Oh, do you say...... The teacher has a new concubine? Afraid that I will see a joke, so you won't let me know? Yes, I'm afraid that's exactly what it is. Huanqiu died, the teacher didn't have any children, the teacher was too old to have children, and the teacher must have wanted to have an heir, so he took a concubine. Haha, haha, this is so interesting, I'm going to take it by surprise in a few days, and see how this little teacher is born? Well, it seems that you need to bring some gifts to the teacher, and the teacher will take a concubine, and the teacher must be uncomfortable, so she should bring more gifts to comfort and comfort. β
Lin Jue was thinking nonsense, while turning the horse's head and slowly returning to the city, he didn't even think about Fang Huanqiu from beginning to end, but regarded the other person hidden in the carriage as Fang Dunruxinna's concubine. I don't know if Fang Dunru knew what kind of thoughts Lin Jue was guessing in his heart at this moment, I am afraid he would cry and laugh.