Chapter 25: Chapter 26: Period of War
The night sky is like water, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, it is the 15th period. Liuhe is very bustling, with various colorful lights that seem to compete with the full moon for brilliance. Both sides of the strait are filled with peddlers and tourists, as well as brothels and brothels; On the river, boats and boats are woven together, making it impossible for water to flow.
Tonight's Liuhe River is even more lively than before, and the tourists are full of energy and excitement; Those inns and taverns are discussing a topic, which is the literary struggle between General Yang Yu and the recently famous young master Li Tianzong on the Hundred Flowers Painting Boat.
When it comes to Yang Yu, those who talk about him cannot forget the literary struggle between this Flying General and the Four Young Scholars of Linxian. The four literary battles were all held on Liuhe River, using a three set two win system. Sima Hao and Liang Lei lost two games in a row and suffered a disastrous defeat before returning home; But Lin Xuan and Lu Dian won one game, saving a small face. When it comes to Yang Yu, she is truly an extraordinary woman. She can be considered highly talented with a chest full of books and classics!
Even more rare is that she is a daughter.
But no one called her a talented woman, without exception, they all called her a genius prodigy or a flying general! There is a nursery rhyme in Linxian: "There is Qiong Ying in the Yang family, named General Fei. There is no talented person in the world, and they do not worship the pomegranate skirt
Brother Zhao, in tonight's literary competition, who will win and who will lose? "A young man dressed in shiny oil and flour by the window in a certain tavern asked. He picked up his glass and took a sip.
On the opposite circular chair, there was a thin and frail scholar, shaking a fan with a piece of paper inscribed with poetry: "In my opinion, then Li Tianzong is probably unlucky. Brother Zhou, even Lin Ziang, Lu Dian, and others are no match for Juecai San Ren; Li Tianzong is just a recent newcomer. Whether he has real talent and practical learning is still uncertain, how can he defeat the victorious Flying General in a hundred battles
Brother Zhou sneered and picked up his chopsticks to fiercely stab a steamed stone spot on the redwood table. He picked out the fish's eyeballs and put them in his mouth, angrily saying, "Brother Zhao, how could you be so ambitious as a woman and destroy a man's dignity? Although I don't know Li Tianzong, I really hope he can win, just to kill General Fei's arrogance
He snorted again and continued, "Have you forgotten? After Sima Hao's disastrous defeat to Yang Qiongying last time, Yang Yu was so arrogant! He said that all men in the world are useless, but only Yang Yu is supreme. It really infuriates me
Brother Zhou, this is your fault! As far as I know, General Fei didn't say anything like that. You were just following the crowd, "Zhao picked up a piece of beef and chewed it gently." From what I heard with my own ears, General Fei only meant that in terms of talent, there is no distinction between men and women, only between high and low. Those who look down on female talents will let them be inferior if they have the ability
Zhao brother swallowed the beef in his mouth and smiled, "I think the words of Juecai San Ren are quite reasonable. Why can't a daughter read this book of sages while a man can read it
You, you! "Brother Zhou wailed bitterly, pointing his chopsticks at Brother Zhao." Isn't this a simple truth? Kong Sheng once said, "Only petty people and women are difficult to raise." After all, this daughter's family is a daughter's family. What great things can they do? It's not good to stay at home and become a female celebrity obediently
That's not right! "Brother Zhao frowned, his eyes fixed on a stubborn rock." Brother Zhou, why do you have such thoughts? This person was born from a mother's womb, so I don't believe Kong Sheng fell from the sky. Didn't he even curse his mother for what he said
Brother Zhou slammed the Eight Immortals' table and stood up angrily, saying, "Why do you always go against me! Brother Zhao, if you don't speak clearly this time, I'm in a hurry with you
Zhao glanced at him, closed the folding fan, and shook his head, saying, "Look at you, you always rush with others. How can you achieve great things
I don't care about achieving great things, but I do. Let me teach you the taste of a man's fist! "Zhou shouted and punched him.
There are still many cases on both sides of the Liuhe River that have been debated endlessly and ultimately resolved through physical violence.
On the luxurious Hundred Flowers Painting Boat, there is endless laughter and joy, and the qin, xiao, and orchestral music are constantly playing. The courtesans, high-ranking officials, and nobles are all in the first floor hall or private rooms on the second floor, drinking or sipping tea, waiting for the literary competition after half an hour.
The madam of the painting boat laughed happily. If only there were people here every day to engage in literary battles, as for who wins and who loses, the mother doesn't care! As long as silver flows in with a clatter, whether it's General Fei or Xiao Li Guang, it's none of her business.
Ah, this old man looks really good! He must be coming to our Baihua Painting Boat for the first time. Do you have any good friends? Oh, Juxiang, come and sit with Lord Wen! "The madam was full of laughter, her chubby figure swaying back and forth, interspersed among the crowd.
The four floors of the Hundred Flowers Painting Boat, no longer bustling, remain peaceful. In the Yaxin Pavilion, Qiqi, dressed in a light green robe, stood behind the rosewood flower table, gently caressing a pot of green flowers on the table; Behind her, Li Tianzong, dressed as light as snow and with a blue ribbon wrapped around his head, stood with his hands behind his back, slightly closed his eyes, sniffing the fragrance of flowers and his daughter's fragrance.
There was no one else in the hall, not even a maid. This was arranged to facilitate Li Tianzong's flower language.
Li Gongzi, do you have confidence in the competition between you and Yang Qiongying later? "Qiqi turned around lightly like a willow, gazing at Li Tianzong with a pair of watery eyes full of concern.
Li Tianzong gave a faint smile and walked to the window, enjoying the refreshing breeze. He looked up at the bright moon and said, "Miss Qiqi, do you want me to win or lose
Qiqi furrowed her willow eyebrows and looked a bit puzzled. "Of course, Qiqi hopes that the young master can win." Li Tianzong turned his head to look at her and smiled, "Why? General Fei and you are both daughters, don't you want her to win?" Qiqi lightly bit her lower lip, pondered for a long time, and smiled, "Qiqi and General Fei don't know each other, but you are friends with the young master! Strangers and friends, I naturally support my friends
Since Miss Qiqi wants me to win, I will do my best to do so, "Li Tianzong smiled and said," But I have a request. Miss Qiqi, can you play the qin and bid me farewell with Yishui
Qiqi smiled and nodded: "Thanks for your respect, Qiqi dare not disobey your orders!" After that, she took Li Tianzong into the inner room and sat down cross knee on Arhat's bed. Li Tianzong moved a drum stool to sit down.
The slender fingers of scallion white caressed the strings, and the crystal clear belly of the fingers became slightly rosy due to force. As the strings strummed, the melody jumped out. Like geese soaring freely in the blue sky, like fish swimming joyfully in the clear water, a faint tranquility lingers in the heart.