Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 225 Dongzang Second Opening Club, Spring Welcomes the Heart

New Year's Eve and the first day of the new year, two consecutive days.

Mrs. Shi and other wives in Jia's mansion went to the palace to congratulate them.

On New Year's Eve, like Baochai and Li Mengshi, it is the etiquette of a married woman.

In the capital, all orders above the fifth rank must go.

And the first day of junior high school is a special event for Yuanchun.

For a family like Jia's, it is a kind of honor and favor.

However, the ceremonies for two consecutive days made Mrs. Shi tormented enough.

After I came back, I didn't have much energy, and all the relatives and friends who came to celebrate the festival will not be there.

Only in the morning, occasionally chatting with Aunt Xue and others.

Although Mrs. Wang is also tired, she is still busy inviting people to eat New Year's wine every day.

Yuanchun is pregnant, and it is very likely that he will descend to a dragon heir.

And Wang Ziteng and Jia Yucun, who have a close relationship with the Jia family, have been promoted all the way.

Therefore, Jia's mansion is now in full swing, and there is an endless stream of relatives and friends paying New Year's greetings.

The halls and courtyards in the mansion are full of opera wine at this time.

Only in the courtyard of Mrs. Shi and the Grand View Garden behind can enjoy some peace.

Originally, Li Wan, the daughter-in-law of the family, should also socialize with her.

But she used widowhood as an excuse, and she was really not good at it.

Declined to meet the guests, just take care of some family affairs.

Mrs. Wang is not easy to force, so she can only invite Mrs. Xing.

It's just that I often think of Sister Feng's kindness in my heart.

As a result, Li Wan, who was the busiest in the past, has been idle these few days.

In addition to being together with Tanchun in the morning to handle a few chores.

It seems to have returned to the time when I used to read with needles.

Early this morning, Lin Ruhai also came to pay New Year's greetings, and Daiyu came too.

Now that Baochai has arrived, Li Wan starts a society to play.

It's just that during the Chinese New Year, there are not all people.

Sanchun, Baoqin, Baoyu, and Baochai and Daiyu who came today, there are only eight people in total.

When Shi Xiangyun went back years ago, it might take a few days before he came back.

Miaoyu, Xiangling and Youshi sisters are all concubines.

Naturally, he couldn't follow Baochai back home.

So the eight people gathered in Daoxiang Village, which seemed somewhat deserted.

At this time, Yingchun could hardly make a sound, and proposed:

"Since Sister Bao returns home, her brother-in-law must be there, why don't we meet the talents of Tanhua again?"

Having said that, she looked at Baochai expectantly and said:
"I just don't know if he is willing to mess around with us."

When Li Wan heard this, his eyes lit up, and he immediately said:
"That's right, Suyun, go and call him, and just say that I invited him over."

Considering the many people in the past few days, plus Li Wan's identity.

It is not good for her maid to go to Pear Fragrance Garden.

Baochai hurriedly said:

"He's drinking with my brother, let Yinger go."

When Li Wan heard this, he also felt abrupt, and nodded with a smile:
"It's still my sister Zhouquan."

Afraid of Feng Yibo's resignation, Li Wan told Ying'er:

"Just say that I asked him to come here. Although it's nonsense, it's a joy to celebrate the Chinese New Year."

"Yes!"

Ying'er agreed with a light smile when she heard this.

As soon as Ying'er left here, Li Wan sent someone to prepare wine and fruit.

While talking, the table is full of wine and fruit.

After another cup of tea, Feng Yibo followed Yinger over.

"Happy New Year, sister-in-law Zhu!"

"Brother-in-law, Happy New Year!" "Brother Feng, Happy New Year!"

The two parties finished their ceremony.

Daiyu stepped forward with joy in her eyes, and said with a smile:
"It's a pity that 'Zhazipo layman' didn't come today, otherwise the two great poets of Zhazipo would have gathered together."

Others don't know the allusion of "Lord Zhazipo", so they are a bit baffled when they hear it.

Baochai's heart moved, and she said with a smile:
"I forgot to tell you that my master also has an alias."

Daiyu wanted to talk about Feng Yibo's nickname, but Baochai took the lead.

Her face froze when she heard this, but she couldn't talk about the fact that she asked Feng Yibo to make an account.

Seeing that Baochai was still looking at her with a half-smile, she continued:
"It's the 'Northern Slope Sanren' modeled after 'Dongpo Jushi'."

As soon as these words came out, Daiyu felt slightly relieved, but also felt a little sour.

Fortunately, Baochai didn't give Feng Yibo a new one, but obviously Baochai also asked about it.

Li Wan sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and quickly said:
"Now that we have an alias and all the poets are here, let's start quickly!"

Everyone nodded and said:
"Also ask the old farmer Daoxiang to come up with a question!"

Li Wan got up and paced, muttering:
"The last time we were Yongmei, this time we won't be singing the real thing."

As she spoke, she suddenly opened the door, and a gust of cold wind blew in.

Li Wan's eyes lit up, and he said immediately:
"It is said that writing poetry is romantic, so let's use 'wind' as the theme today!"

After finishing speaking, she looked at Yingchun again and said:

"It's still the old rule, I'll come up with the questions, Lingzhou restricts the rhyme, and Ouxie supervises."

Yingchun seemed to be in a good mood today, she nodded and said with a smile:
"Last time I wrote the seven-character rhythm, this time I will write the seven-character quatrains. It just so happens that Xichun and I can also play around."

The seven-character regulated poems have strict regulations in terms of words, rhymes, tones, and antitheses.

The whole poem consists of eight sentences, which not only have high requirements for level and rhyme.

Moreover, every two sentences form a couplet, and the middle two couplets also require confrontation.

With so many restrictions, it is difficult for ordinary people to get started.

In contrast, seven-character quatrains are much easier.

There are only four lines in the whole poem of seven-character quatrains.

Although there are also restrictions on flatness and obliqueness, they are divided into two categories: flat rising style and flat rising style.

There are four kinds of meter can be written.

Moreover, regardless of duality, the composition is free.

With a little accumulation, you can get started quickly.

When everyone heard it, it happened that there were few people today.

Writing seven-character quatrains, Yingchun, Xichun, and Li Wan can all participate.

Immediately they all nodded their titles.

"it is good!"

Seeing that everyone agreed, Yingchun went a step further and proposed:

"Since they are all done, don't limit the rhyme. It happens that there are nine people in the club today, so why not start with the word 'nine'?"

In fact, this can be regarded as limiting the rhyme, because the beginning is fixed, and there are only two types of meter.

Tanchun could tell at a glance that Yingchun was in high spirits.

Although I don't know where this "Er Wood" sister got her interest from, she also smiled and said:
"Okay, whatever you say is what you say!"

Everyone nodded in agreement,

Then Yingchun asked someone to order a "Dream Sweet Fragrance" and announced:

"start!"

While everyone was meditating, Baoyu didn't make any noise from last time.

Last time he was distracted and led to the end, this time Baoyu is determined to write a good poem.

Not to mention overwhelming the audience, at least it must be shamed.

Daiyu didn't take it seriously at all, she walked in front of Feng Yibo and said with a smile:

"Brother Feng won't find it boring to mess around with us, right?"

"Of course not. I still regret that I didn't participate last time."

After hearing the rules, Feng Yibo thought of a poem.

This poem is one of the few in his sporadic memory, but it just fits the occasion.

It's just that he hesitated.

Because if this poem is passed on, it is hard to say that it will not be questioned.

But soon, he felt indifferent.

Now that we know roughly who is behind it, we will soon let them taste the bitter fruit.

If there is this poem at this time, maybe it can also give some people a step.

Seeing Feng Yibo's pensive look, Daiyu asked again:

"Brother Feng already has it?"

Feng Yibo came back to his senses, and said calmly:
"There is, but it's not relevant."

After finishing speaking, he raised his pen and made it.

Originally, in order to apply for the exam, Feng Yibo's handwriting has always been well-behaved.

Most of the writing is in the pursuit of fairness and elegance in the "taige style".

But today he changed his normal style, with a sharp pen and a wild attitude.

What is written is "cursive script" with interlinked gestures!
Daiyu was a little confused at first glance, because it took a long time to recognize it.

But when I got a glimpse of the whole poem, I was suddenly surprised and wanted to blurt out something.

But thinking that other people were still thinking, he quickly covered his mouth again.

But even though she covered her words, the look of surprise in her eyes overflowed everywhere!
At this time, half of the incense was burned.

Many people also picked up their pens and started writing.

Tanchun has always been a bit of a genius, and he was the first to complete it.

When she came over to take a look, she soon showed shock!
One after another, everyone finished writing their own.

Even Li Wan, Yingchun and Xichun wrote.

Only Baoyu is still smearing, deleting and modifying, trying to make it perfect.

Seeing that the incense was about to burn out, Li Wan announced:
"I want to read the poem. If I haven't finished reading it, I will be punished!"

Daiyu regained her composure and quickly wrote her own.

Li Wan looked at them one by one, and when he saw Feng Yibo's, he couldn't help but read out in surprise.

"Kyushu's anger depends on the wind and thunder, and it is sad that all horses and horses are together."

"I urge the Lord of Heaven to cheer up and send down talents of all kinds."

What Feng Yibo wrote was actually from Gong Zizhen's "Miscellaneous Poems of Ji Hai"!
He is actually not familiar with "Miscellaneous Poems of Ji Hai".

There are hundreds of poems in it, but he only knows two and a half poems.

Except for this one, and the well-known one.

Feng Yibo only remembered half of the song.

Really use one song less one!
He decided that he would write some poems in his free time in the future.

In order to avoid revealing one's true level in the future, and then fall into the "exhausted talent" argument.

At this time, everyone has gathered around, and Tanchun said first:

"What a 'eclectic talent'!"

Daiyu was finally able to speak at this time, excitedly said:
"Brother Feng deserves to be a talented talent. With this comparison, we can't even read our poems!"

Baochai also looked proud, and said firmly:

"This poem should be passed down through the ages!"

"Good! It's just..."

Baoyu deleted and edited several times at this time, and couldn't help but also came to have a look.

Hearing everyone's praise, he was a little crazy.

Seeing that everyone looked at him in surprise, some words flickered.

Finally, he couldn't help but say:
"Although my brother-in-law mentions the wind, it is not the wind..."

Yingchun, who usually doesn't talk much, suddenly whispered:
"'Poetry expresses ambition, song sings words'!"

This sentence comes from "Shangshu":
Poetry expresses ambition, song speaks forever.

The sound is eternal, the law is harmonious.

From the very beginning, poetry was used to express aspirations.

What she meant was obvious, what Feng Yibo did was the true face of poetry.

When Daiyu heard this, she immediately agreed:
"That's right! Brother Feng expresses his aspirations through poetry, but we can only do some romance. After all, he is too taller than us."

While everyone was praising her, Tanchun was still surprised by Yingchun's state.

The skin is slightly plump, gentle and silent, making people look amiable.

This is the Spring Festival in the eyes of everyone.

Originally, she and Baochai were similar beauties.

The only bad thing is that it is a little less fresh.

It is called "two woods" by many servants.

But today, the tree seems to be a little different.

If Tanchun heard correctly, she just refuted Baoyu's words? !
Many people say that Daiyu's poems in the original work are full of sadness about her life experience.

However, few people know.

Real sadness cannot be written at all.

Can't write either.

Yingchun just couldn't write it, and didn't dare to write it!
She came from a bad background and lost her mother early.

His father, Jia She, is a rich and greedy dude, so he doesn't like Shi Taijun.

He is a stranger to Yingchun, and there is no closeness at all!

Mrs. Xing, the aunt's mother, has an embarrassing position and will only flatter her.

He didn't even say a few words to Yingchun!
Yingchun seems to be bright in Rongfu.

In fact, they are on par with Xichun, they are both raised and played by Mrs. Shi's side.

Her status is at the very edge, and even the servants dare to talk about her.

But such a day is the happiest time in life for Yingchun.

One can imagine what kind of life she lived with Jia Amnesty.

Probably because he was bullied a lot, he became numb.

She was powerless to explain, let alone change.

Couldn't even cry.

Is she really not sad?

I think there must be some.

But she never had a sad word.

Wood is the embodiment of her sadness!

In her situation, even if she couldn't write, she didn't dare to write.

Maybe, she once expressed it too.

But it must bring more sadness.

A person who is under stress, before fleeing that environment.

Can't make a sound at all.

In contrast, Baoyu is the one that Mrs. Shi loves the most.

Everyone in the government is flattering.

On weekdays, Sanchun didn't even dare to say serious things about him, wishing he could boast about him.

Even if Tanchun heard Baoyu's hurtful words, he was only a little alienated in his heart.

In front of others, he was still very close to Baoyu.

But today, what did Tanchun see?
Yingchun actually spoke up and refuted Baoyu!

From Tanchun's point of view, this matter is definitely more surprising than Feng Yibo's poem!

At this moment, Yingchun didn't know that people were paying attention, because the moment she saw Feng Yibo.

She has been in a turmoil for a long time, and the deer bumped into it.

At this moment, she couldn't tolerate anyone except Feng Yibo!
To be precise, the moment she was mentioned in Feng Yibo's "Bu Suanzi Yongmei".

The heart of Yingchun has sprouted!
For the first time, she felt being paid attention to, even if it might be unintentional.

In the sentence "Flying snow welcomes spring", I don't know if "Flying snow" has arrived.

But spring is definitely here!

It is said that "girly feelings are always poetry".

The first heartbeat in Yingchun's life was born in poetry.

She knew it was impossible, but she couldn't help but throb.

"Flowers move towards the moon and night, who can't bear to miss each other?"

How can a young girl in the blooming season be able to bear it?
The last time she came back from Feng's residence, she was uneasy.

Both afraid of being known by others, but also looking forward to seeing Feng Yibo again.

Fortunately, few people paid attention to her, and even the sisters around her didn't notice anything unusual about her.

This time when she heard that Baochai was returning home, she wished she could see Feng Yibo right away.

That's why he was more active than Daiyu, and that's why he had the proposal to let Feng Yibo participate.

When Baoyu said that his poems were not good, Yingchun was furious.

She tried not to get angry, and said the sentence in "Shangshu" calmly.

"Poetry expresses ambition, singing praises words".

Why was it not the phrase "Flying snow welcomes spring"?
Li Wan read them all, and finally commented:

"Baoyu has crafted it carefully this time, and used exquisite words, so let's judge it as the first!"

All the girls looked surprised and looked at Li Wan.

Yingchun and Daiyu were full of anger, and Baochai was hesitant to speak.

Although it sounds like this championship is a little bit reluctant.

But Baoyu still showed surprise.

Unfortunately, he was only happy for a moment, then he heard Li Wan say again:
"Although Yibo's poem is good, it doesn't fit the theme after all, so it can only be relegated to..."

Everyone pricked up their ears, wanting to hear how Li Wan commented on Feng Yibo's poems.

Baoyu's heart was originally mentioned in her throat.

But when he heard the word "quietly living", he immediately put it down again.

Unfortunately, he just thought the dust had settled.

Little did they know, Li Wan just saw that he had home court advantage.

I also feel that he is too aggressive to win, and it is not good to not give him any face.

After a pause, Li Wan added:

"Tied for first place!"

"Puff!" "Giggle!" "Hee hee!"

As soon as these words came out, all the girls laughed out loud.

Yingchun held back but couldn't hold back, and spewed out with a "puchi".

But Daiyu immediately understood what Li Wan meant, and immediately smiled.

Others either endured it or laughed lightly.

But Baoyu's joy froze on his face.

He was barely the first, and Feng Yuan was the first.

Who is strong and who is weak...

Anyone can hear it, okay?
(End of this chapter)