Turning the tide in the Red Chamber

Chapter 7 [007] The Talent of Yong Xu

Lin Daiyu said calmly, "Sir, please come up with a question."

Jia Yucun smiled and said:
"Outside the house is full of spring and willow catkins are flying every now and then. You can write a poem about catkins."

Lin Daiyu nodded slightly and said:

"Students take orders."

The maid on the side hurriedly brought pens, ink, paper and inkstone, and helped Lin Daiyu unfold the paper and grind the ink.

Lin Daiyu walked to the table, dipped the pen in the ink, thought for a while, then wrote like flying, and stopped after less than a quarter of an hour.

"Teacher, the student has finished writing." Lin Daiyu's soft words shocked everyone in the audience.

"I didn't expect that Yu'er's wit is so quick!" Jia Zheng sighed, "Let me see, what kind of poem did you write?"

With that said, he stood up and strode to the table.

Jia Chen, Jia Dairu and Jia Yucun also approached one after another.

When Jia Zheng saw the beautiful cursive script on Xuelang paper, Jia Zheng's eyes lit up, and he murmured: "It turned out to be a poem." Then he recited:

"Tang Duoling:

The powder falls to Baihuazhou, and the fragrant and residual Yanzilou.

In groups, pair by pair into balls.

Wandering is also like life is thin, empty and lingering, talk about romance.

The grass and trees also know their sorrows, and the youth turns gray!
Sigh who will give up and who will receive in this life?
It doesn't matter if you marry Dongfengchun, let me go, and bear to stay. "

After the recitation was finished, Jia Zheng sighed in admiration:
"What a Tang Duoling, the words are exquisite, and the literary talent is brilliant, but there is a touch of sadness between the lines. Yu'er, you have to relax, don't be sentimental, hurt the spring and the autumn."

Lin Daiyu bowed her body and said: "Yu'er will follow the instruction!"

Jia Dairu echoed: "The old man is jealous. Although Yu'er is a female student, she is much better than the old students."

After finishing speaking, he suddenly thought of Jia Chen, and hurriedly added: "Among the old students, perhaps only Chen'er can compare with Yu'er."

Now, Jia Chen has become a banner that proves his teaching level. If Lin Daiyu really compares all his students, then his old face will have nowhere to go.

Jia Yucun's lips curled into a smug smile, and the purpose of using Lin Daiyu to show off her talent has been achieved.

But just now Jia Chen treated him coldly, Jia Yucun was full of resentment, and it was just the right time to take this opportunity to embarrass Jia Chen, so he accepted Jia Dairu's words and said with a sly smile:

"What Grandpa Xueli said is true, since Brother Chen has already memorized the Four Books and Five Classics, I guess his poems and articles must be good.

There are pens, ink, paper and inkstones here, it is just right to invite Brother Chen to write a poem about catkins, and then invite Second Uncle and Master Xueli to comment, how about it? "

As soon as these words came out, both Jia Zheng and Jia Dairu frowned. Although Jia Chen had memorized the Four Books and Five Classics, he had never shown his talent in poetry. If he didn't write well, wouldn't he be laughed at?
Just as Jia Zheng wanted to help Jia Chen find a reason to decline, he saw Jia Chen calmly said:

"Then I will write a humble work as I wish, and please comment on it."

After all, he picked up the brush, splashed ink, and wrote a poem eloquently:

"Linjiang Immortal Hanliu
Where are the catkins and flowers? A layer of ice and snow destroys them.

Shushu a tree and five more cold.

Loving him with a bright moon is good, and being haggard is also related.

Most of the time, Fansi swayed backward, and the transferee recalled Chunshan.

The dream of a skirt should be difficult.

How much hate the west wind can't blow the eyebrows away. "

"Good! What a Linjiang fairy! This son is a great talent!" Jia Zheng clapped his hands in praise, and his previous worries and doubts were swept away.

Jia Dairu smiled so hard that his teeth could not be seen, his face wrinkled into a walnut, "He is indeed a proud student of the old man, with outstanding talent and overflowing literary talent, he is not inferior to Yu'er's Tang Duoling at all."

The corners of Jia Yucun's mouth twitched a few times. This time he didn't embarrass Jia Chen, but let him show off his talents.

But in all fairness, Jia Chen's poem is really extraordinary, even for a Jinshi who claims to be very talented, it is difficult for him to compose such an exquisite poem.

What's more, Jia Chen wrote almost without thinking about it. Such a quick poetic talent is really amazing and has to be admired.

Jia Yucun curled his lips and reluctantly echoed:

"Brother Chen's poem is on par with Yu'er's Tang Duoling. Between siblings, they are indeed famous teachers who give rise to outstanding apprentices. The grandfather in the school is worthy of being a great Confucian."

Jia Dairu knew that he was not worthy of the words "a great Confucian of a generation", but he was still in a very happy mood. It was really worthwhile to be praised by a Jinshi for his old boy life.

Of course, he is also very clear that this is all thanks to Jia Chen, this talented student has given him a face.

Lin Daiyu said modestly:

"Brother Chen's words are obviously better than mine, and Yu'er admires her so much, she is in admiration."

Jia Chen thought to himself, this ci is Nalan's ci, but it can compete with Empress Li's ci, it is naturally extremely amazing.

"Sister Lin, you don't need to be overly humble. You are a man of character and heart, with both talent and appearance. You are completely comparable to Li Qingzhao, Xie Daoyun and other talented women."

Jia Chen is not stingy with complimenting words, in fact it is not exaggerated, but Lin Daiyu has the talent of chanting Xu, comparable to Lay Yi An.

Lin Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled slightly:

"Brother Chen is joking, how dare I compare myself with Li Xie, two poets?"

Jia Chen smiled brightly and said:

"Sister Lin still looks better when she smiles, and you should smile more in the future. You are originally a direct relative of the Rong Mansion, and your ancestors have always pitied the poor and the weak. Naturally, they will care more about you as a direct granddaughter, and the second master will definitely treat you as his own." Just like my daughter, I live up to Uncle Lin's trust."

This sentence was very skillful. It not only persuaded Lin Daiyu not to be sentimental, sensitive and negative, but also reminded Jia Zheng to treat her well and not to disappoint Lin Ruhai's trust.

Lin Daiyu is so smart, she immediately heard that Jia Chen was reminding Jia Zheng to take good care of herself, and her heart immediately warmed up. This cousin is not a few years older than herself, but he is mature and considerate, he is a caring and good person.

Thinking of this, Lin Daiyu couldn't help feeling a little fond of Jia Chen.

Hearing this, Jia Zheng smiled and nodded:
"What Chen'er said is very true. Yu'er can relax. My father and I are not only brother-in-law brothers, but also close friends. We will definitely not disappoint his entrustment. You can treat this place as your own home. If you need anything, you can make peace with the old lady." My uncle and aunt said, don’t talk heresy.”

Looking at Lin Daiyu, who is beautiful and refined, with both talents and looks, Jia Zheng liked it more and more, and wondered how wonderful it would be if this was his own daughter?

What makes Jia Zheng feel even more regretful is that Jia Chen is not his own son, and when he thinks of Jia Baoyu, a scoundrel who lives all day and neglects his studies, he becomes very angry.

This unfilial son, compared to Jia Chen, is like a sparrow compared to a phoenix, not even worthy of carrying his shoes!

Jia Yucun exhorted hypocritically:

"Yu'er has to take care of herself from now on. I can't stay by your side as a teacher. I think you have an old lady and uncle and aunt to take care of your food and daily life, so you can rest assured as a teacher."

Lin Daiyu saluted and said:

"Thank you for your concern, my mentor. In the future, Yu'er will no longer be able to serve around me, so my mentor should take care of herself."

Jia Chen suddenly asked:

"I don't know where the old lady arranged for sister Lin to live?"

Lin Daiyu said:

"The old lady arranged for me to live in the Bisha closet in the warm pavilion of the suite."

Jia Chen knew why and asked:
"I heard that Brother Bao also lives in the Nuan Pavilion. In this case, sister Lin will live in the same room with Brother Bao?"

He asked such a sensitive question in public not to embarrass Lin Daiyu, but to preserve her reputation.

(End of this chapter)