Steel Dynasty - Chapter 208

[Chapter 208 Qujiang Pool]

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Qujiang Pool, known as one of the eight scenic spots in Chang’an, is the inner lake of Chang’an City.

In Chang’an City, every spring and autumn, you can always see nobles and ladies playing here. Painting a boat in the lake is like a crucian carp crossing the river. Talented men and beauties often meet here, bottles and pots of wine, wonderful pens and songs, and leisurely banquets. Happy to be on the Qujiang River.

After passing the imperial examination every year, scholars often go to Qujiang to hold banquets, drink and have fun. This is where the so-called “Liujiang Drinking” comes from.

In Xiao Ming’s memory, Qujiang Pool is the most lively place in Chang’an City.

When the three of them arrived at Qujiang Pool, the grand scene here was just as he remembered. They saw the rippling blue waves of Qujiang Pool, and the boats on it were densely covered with paintings. From time to time, the sound of silk and bamboo could be heard from the boats, accompanied by the woman’s graceful movements. singing.

On the lakeside, the autumn chrysanthemums are in brilliant purple and red, talented people and beauties are accompanying each other, there are also the sounds of gongs and drums such as vendors hawking, juggling and performing arts, and the delicious snacks and delicacies are full of meat.

“Your Highness.”

On the Qujiang Pond Arch Bridge, Xiao Ming saw Lu Fei and Luo Xin, who were already wearing casual clothes.

“Has the poetry meeting started yet?” Xiao Ming asked directly.

The purpose of his visit this time was very simple, just to see if he could catch a glimpse of Fei Yue’er’s beauty.

He was not interested in anything else.

“Not yet.” Luo Xin pointed to the front of the arch bridge and said, “But it seems that there are a lot of people coming this time?”

Xiao Ming looked and saw that the place Luo Xin pointed to was already surrounded by silk and satin, and the outer perimeter Surrounded by a group of soldiers wearing golden armor.

Needless to say, only Princess Pingyang can do this.

At this time, the scholars were all blocked by the curtain, and each one of them couldn’t help but look inside.

“Your Highness, there are so many people here. I don’t think we should go to the Laoshizi Poetry Recital. Why don’t you wait with me to have tea in the boat.” Lu Fei’s scalp went numb when he saw so many people.

The two of them ignored Lu Fei, who was lying on his head. Luo Xin continued: “It is said that the top performers in this poetry meeting can swim in the lake with the princess. These scholars are all very anxious.”

Xiao Ming said unhappily. “Then this poetry meeting is boring. I’m too lazy to swim in the lake with my aunt.”

“Your Highness, I haven’t finished what I said. I just went over and looked at it. It said that this outstanding person is not male or female .”

, which means that the winning woman will also swim in the lake with Her Royal Highness. Fei Yue’er’s talent is obvious to all in Chang’an City, maybe then…” Luo Xin laughed.

Xiao Ming frowned and said, “Why bother? I’ll tell my aunt and she won’t let me get on the ship?”

“Of course not. Last year, His Royal Highness was kicked out by the princess.” Luo Xin Promise.

He was still aware of Princess Pingyang’s style. It was possible for Luo Xin to say this. He said, “Okay, you two can go and do whatever you want. I’ll go check out the situation.”

Lu Fei couldn’t wait any longer. Take Luo Xin and leave.

The three of them went down from the stone bridge and arrived at the poetry meeting. Only then did they see the words “Enter with poetry.” Many scholars had their works in their hands waiting to be handed in when the poetry meeting began.

He looked to the other side and could only see many women queuing up through the long curtains, presumably waiting for the poetry meeting to begin.

“Your Highness, what should we do? It seems that poetry is required to enter there.” Aster and Lulu also saw the words above.

“This is not easy. I will teach you a few poems now. Memorize them. It’s not easy to sneak in. Remember, you must ask about Fei Yue’er and see what she looks like.” Xiao Ming said.

Xiao Ming was on the safe side now. After all, he might be recognized by a certain prince or a powerful disciple here.

By the time Princess Pingyang gets the news, Fei Yue’er will definitely avoid her when she finds out that she is there, but by then it will be too late.

Therefore, he would let Pothos and Aster go in first, and he would go in later.

“Yes, Your Highness.” Luo Luo and Aster smiled.

Although they can also compose poems, they are really worried that their poems will not be as good as others.

Several of Xiao Ming’s poems have shocked Chang’an. If he takes action this time, there will definitely be no problem.

After thinking about it, Xiao Ming decided to teach the two of Shangguan Wan’er’s poems from the Tang Dynasty. After all, they were poems written by women, so they were very suitable for them. One of the poems was “Resentment in Colored Books”: At the beginning of the night under the leaves in Dongting, I missed you. More than ten thousand miles. The strong fragrance of dew is cold, and the moon falls on the brocade screen. If you want to play the music of Jiangnan, you will be granted the title of Jibei. There is no other meaning in the book, except that I have been away from home for a long time.

This second poem is also a poem by Yao Yuehua, a talented woman from the Tang Dynasty, “The Resentment of the Concubine Chu”: Under the sycamore leaves, there is a golden well, and the pulley is pulled across the windshield.

When the beauty first wakes up, the sky is still dark, and her hands are brushing the silver vase with cold autumn water.

After reading these two poems, Aster and Lulu looked surprised. The two poems looked like numerals made by women. One was “The Resentment of the Colored Book” and the other was “The Resentment of the Concubine Chu”. These were both secretly lamented by women. ‘s poetry.

“Your Highness, this…” After being shocked, Zi Yuan and Luluo looked at Xiao Ming with strange eyes.

If it wasn’t for the purpose of getting a glimpse of the future princess, Xiao Ming would not have published these two poems. The way Luluo and Aster looked at him was the same as a modern woman seeing a man wearing stockings.

After coughing twice, he said: “I got this from my mother-in-law, so hurry up and go!”

Aster and Lulu suddenly realized this and quickly memorized these two poems. Then Xiao Ming taught Aster Li Qingzhao’s “Slow Voice. Searching for Searching”.

When the time comes, all Aster needs to do is pass the test. After all, Aster is smarter than Pothos and can adapt to changes when the time comes. Pothos only needs to watch the fun inside.

After reciting the poem over and over again, there was a sudden surge of people at the poetry meeting, and it was time to hand in the poem.

Xiao Ming said: “You go ahead.”

Aster and Luluo nodded, and they went to the other half of the curtain hand in hand.

Xiao Ming, on the other hand, stood under a willow tree at the back and watched the excitement.

“Your Highness?”

“Stop!”

At this moment, a series of voices suddenly sounded. The first voice was Xiao Ming’s, which was somewhat familiar, and the second voice came from Zhao Long and Zhao Hu in unison.

Xiao Ming turned his head and looked at a handsome young man wearing a blue crew-neck shirt. Seeing that this man had a mole between his eyebrows, a person’s name popped up in Xiao Ming’s mind.

“Qin Rui!” Xiao Ming said.

Hearing this, the young man with the mole between his eyebrows laughed and said, “Your Highness, it’s me. I haven’t seen you for five years, and I almost didn’t dare to recognize Your Highness.” He

went through the information about Qin Rui in his mind, and then thought of the people on the list. , Qin Rui’s father was also the one he wanted to win over this time, so he said: “Zhao Long and Zhao Hu, don’t be rude. This is the eldest son of Qin Chengming, the young master of the current dynasty.”

(End of Chapter)