Chapter 15 Being a Guest

The carriage left Zhao’s house and arrived at Jixiangfang. Hong Chang stopped the carriage and said, “Girl, I’m getting out of the car.”

“Go to your relatives. When playing at home, remember to buy a gift, don’t be rude." Zhao Wangshu said deliberately.

The maid she brought was her own, but the coachman belonged to the Zhao family mansion, so she had to put on a show for him.

"I know this." Hong Chang jumped out of the carriage.

"If you come early in the afternoon, go to the bun shop in front and wait."

"I will note it down," Hong Chang responded.

“Uncle Mi, let’s go.” Zhao Wangshu opened the car door.

Zhao Wangshu was led into Yao Shanzhi’s yard by the Yao family’s maid. Before he entered, he heard chatter and laughter coming from inside the house. In addition to inviting her, Yao Shanzhi also invited other people. .

"Yue'er, you're finally here." Seeing Zhao Wangshu come in, Yao Shanzhi hurriedly stood up and came over, pulled her and introduced her to the noble ladies.

"This is Lin Qianyi, her grandfather is the King of Yong'an."

Hearing this introduction, you know that Lin Qianyi is not the daughter of the eldest daughter, but she is a girl from the county prince's palace. There is no account ban either.

Faced with Zhao Wangshu’s salute, Lin Qianyi just nodded her head arrogantly and did not return the salute.

"Qin Youzi, from the Duke of Qiao."

The two of them saluted each other, one said: "Hello, Miss Qin." The other said: "Hello, Miss Zhao."< br />
"Lu Wenqiu of Wu'an Hou Mansion, my eldest sister's sister-in-law."

"Zhu Siyun, the granddaughter of Lord Zhu, the first assistant."

Zhu Although Siyun returned the gift, she looked Zhao Wangshu up and down with scrutiny,

"Sun Miaoying, Sun Miaoyu, the daughters of General Jianwei, they are twins, Yue'er, look at them. Look exactly the same?"

"This is the talented woman Fang Jingshu."

"This is my cousin Yao Shuiqin and my cousin Yao Muhe. You have seen them in the theater. Now."

After the introduction, everyone took their seats, and the maids brought them warm tea.

After drinking tea and chatting for a few words, Qin Youzi smiled and said: "The weather is beautiful today, snow has fallen from the sky, it is an elegant thing to walk in the snow to look for plum blossoms."

"Snow is like plum blossoms, and plum blossoms are like snow. They are both strange and different. Red plums are pretty, yellow plums are elegant, and green-calyx plums are cold and arrogant. I only love the pure white plums." Fang Jingshu said with a smile.

The plum forest in the Princess's Mansion is a unique one in the capital.

Yao Shanzhi invited them here just to appreciate the plum blossoms, and said with a smile: "Tea has been prepared in the plum blossom viewing pavilion, please invite me."

Yao Shanzhi led a few people there When Merlin went, the eldest princess's mansion was really luxurious. The corridors were not only covered with thick carpets, but also hung with gauze curtains to protect them from the wind. The pillars were hollow, and warmth was continuously radiating from inside.

It’s snowing outside, but I don’t feel cold at all while walking in the corridor.

The plum blossom viewing pavilion is surrounded by glass windows. Looking at the plum blossoms outside the pavilion through the glass adds a bit of elegance.

The snowflakes flying all over the sky are like a goddess scattering flowers. Set against the blooming plum blossoms, it is like a beautiful picture.

Fang Jingshu said with a smile: "Back then, Taifu Xie Hanxue gathered in one day to talk about the meaning of thesis with his children. Suddenly it snowed suddenly, and he said happily: "What does the white snow look like?" Brother Hu'er said: "Sa The difference between the salt and the sky can be imagined.' The brother and daughter said: 'It's not like catkins blowing up due to the wind.' The father laughed happily. Today, there are good flowers and good scenery, and with the heavy snow, if I don't write a few poems, I will live up to this beautiful scenery. "

She is self-reliant on her talent, and she will show off her talent at any banquet like this. Others also know her temperament.

Lu Wenqiu then smiled and said: "There is no spirit without plum blossoms and no snow, and there is no poetry without snow. We are all elegant people, so of course we have to write poems and lyrics."
< br />Yao Shanzhi smiled and said: "Then let's write a poem with plum blossom as the theme."

After a pause, "Just one stick of incense is the limit."

The maid brought the incense burner and lit a stick of incense.

Zhao Wangshu had no intention of stealing Fang Jingshu’s limelight. After pondering for a moment, he went to the desk, picked up a pen and wrote a decent poem, and settled the matter.

Yao Shanzhi likes martial arts and is average in talent and learning. Fortunately, Princess Pingyang asked a famous teacher to teach her since she was a child. She can still write a simple poem.

The Sun sisters were not interested in writing poetry, but they each wrote a five-character quatrain. They put the poem notes into the small box containing the poems, sat back down, and drank tea. Come.

Yao Shuiqin has a relatively peaceful personality and is not good at poetry. After burning the incense, she could not write a complete poem.

It was her sister Yao Muhe who wanted to compete with Fang Jingshu and others and wrote a seven-character poem.

Lin Qianyi, Zhu Siyun and others also wrote poems and put the poem notes into the small box.

After the poem is finished, it’s time to comment on the poem.

Zhao Wangshu read the poems written by the girls and frowned.

A woman who has been trapped in the house for a long time, has not had enough vision, and does not have the talent and learning of Yi An and others. The poems she writes are hard to describe.

But Fang Jingshu thought she was very good and was not satisfied with the girls’ comments. She said to Yao Shanzhi: “When I came here, I met the eldest son when he returned home. I wonder if I can ask him to comment?”

Hearing this, Zhao Wangshu raised his eyes and glanced at Fang Jingshu. It turned out that the drunkard was not interested in drinking!

"Please ask my eldest brother to comment?" Yao Shanzhi glanced at the girls, "What do you think?"

Zhao Wangshu was not in a hurry to say anything, she asked Yao Shanzhi Although I don’t mean to admire him, it’s nice to take a look at the handsome guy.

Lin Qianyi and others said: "The eldest son is very talented. It would be an honor for us to be commented by the eldest son."

Yao Shanzhi clasped her hands together and said with a smile: "Go and ask the eldest son to come over. Tell him that I have something important to do with him."

The maid took the order and left.

About a quarter of an hour later, Zhao Wangshu saw Yao Zhen, who was wearing a sapphire blue dark purple patterned moire brocade dress, a white jade crown on his head, and a smile on his face, striding towards Come this way.

“Brother.” Yao Shanzhi called out in a loud voice.

When Yao Zhen saw the girls sitting in the pavilion, he stood outside the pavilion without entering, "Gardenia, what do you want from me?"

"Brother, We admired the plum blossoms and wrote poems. Please comment on them." Yaoshan Zhikeng is a good brother.

Zhao Wangshu could see that Yao Zhen was obviously stunned for a moment, and then politely refused, "This is not appropriate."

"Brother, you are sharp-minded and good at tasting. Just name one. Just name the top three." Yao Shanzhi walked outside the pavilion and wanted to force Yao Zhen into the pavilion.

"Yao Shan Zhi." Yao Zhen looked down at Yao Shan Zhi with a serious expression, "Don't be ridiculous."

"I'm not fooling around, I said it all. I also invited you here, if you don’t comment, what face will I have?” Yao Shanzhi pouted and whispered.

Yao Zhen knew clearly that his sister was pretending to be pitiful, but he relented and said helplessly: "It won't happen again."

"Big brother is the best." Yao Shanzhi smiled happily.

Yao Zhen, who was pulled into the pavilion by Yao Shanzhi, politely gave the girls an apologetic smile.

In Yao Zhen’s opinion, the girls’ poems were not outstanding.

Fang Jingshu likes to use allusions, and she uses five allusions in one poem, including Ruler Elements, Sparse Shadows, Ode to Xucai, Looking for Plum Blossoms, and One Branch of Spring.

It’s not that it’s bad to use allusions. Good use of allusions can make the poem more concise, concise and comprehensive, and the words are close to the purpose. However, Fang Jingshu’s blunt use is to pile up allusions.

Such a poem needs Yao Zhen’s comment.He really doesn't know how to comment.

To be honest, they were all girls who were very delicate. He was afraid that they wouldn’t be able to accept it and would start crying, but he didn’t know how to coax them.

He was asked to give false compliments, but as an honest gentleman, he couldn't say it out loud. He was embarrassed to read the poem for the second time when Yao Shanzhi urged him, "Brother, please comment quickly, everyone is waiting. It’s here.”