Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Coming Uninvited
It is a long river with slanting willows, a dilapidated painted boat, and even a drunken Yao. It has chosen a graceful and elegant appearance, surpassing Wu Ji. Its lips are light and its laughter is elegant, its lotus steps are steady, and its movements are all extraordinary. It leaves the screen curtain, leaning against the wind, and its posture is about bare waist.
At that time. In Qiluo Congli, although well-known for a long time, it's not long since we met. Seeing thousands of flowers and willows, I am not as good as Yi. Not in love, secretly willing, wanting to say goodbye, holding hands tightly. Pre completion stage. Beauty and talent, together they know each other
At night, with the moon hanging on the willow branches, colorful lights hung up on the pavilions, towers, flower houses, and taverns on both sides of the Liuhe River in Linxian City, just like daylight. On the Liuhe River, the water mist condenses into blue, boats and boats are everywhere, and a giant painted boat can be seen from a short distance. Inside the painted boat, silk and bamboo strings can be heard, and laughter and joy can be heard. It must be a scenery of playing the qin and xiao, singing the wind and moon.
Walking by the crowded river, Li Tianzong couldn't help but feel intoxicated as he watched the prosperous night sky. Although ancient times did not have modern high technology, advanced communication, and fewer entertainment options, the leisurely pace of life is something that modern times do not have! It's truly a great joy in life to leisurely stroll on a painting boat like this, facing the moon with a beautiful confidant named Jin Zun!
With Sima Hao, we arrived at a place in Liuhe where a luxurious painted boat was anchored on the shore. The boat had four layers, carved railings and jade walls, and painted red lanterns, exuding an extreme sense of luxury. This is one of the Four Great Painting Boats of Liuhe, the Hundred Flowers Painting Boat.
The reason why the Hundred Flowers Painting Boat makes people linger is not only because of its luxurious appearance, but also because Qiqi, the "leader of the Four Beauties of the Immortal Realm," is the flower queen here. If we talk about the history of the Hundred Flowers Painting Boat, the most famous courtesan is this Qiqi girl. She settled in Liuhe at the age of fifteen and won the first place among the beauties in just one year, which is truly amazing.
To achieve such fame, Miss Qiqi is naturally a national beauty, but what fascinates her the most is not her beauty, but her talent! She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and songs, especially her qin voice. It is truly the end of a song, lingering for three days without stopping. So much so that countless daughters begged her to play a song; There are also noble and talented people from the capital who came all the way to the immortal just to hear her music.
Unfortunately, not everyone can hear the sound of Qiqi's qin. Those who are fortunate enough to hear it are not wealthy individuals who spend a lot of money, nor are they foolish people who come across mountains and rivers, but rather people who share the same interests as Qiqi and understand her inner thoughts!
Since Miss Qiqi won the Liuhe Flower Queen, she has stopped entertaining guests easily, and the sound of the qin has not been heard for a long time. Only at some of the gatherings she holds will she offer a song. And tonight, there will be a flower appreciation party organized by her, which will be a bit more lively than before. The talented scholars who were fortunate enough to be invited by Miss Qiqi came early, afraid of missing the refreshing sound of the qin.
Sima Hao also belongs to that group of people. With hurried steps, he stepped onto the painted boat board and turned around to see Li Tianzong still watching from both sides, calmly. He couldn't help but laugh and cry, "Brother Zong, hurry up
Li Tianzong, who originally wanted to savor the charm of Liuhe River, was reluctantly pulled onto the Hundred Flowers Painting Boat by Sima Hao. As we boarded the painted boat, the sound of the orchestra became even clearer. Numerous erotic guests came and went, accompanied by girls competing for fragrance and beauty. It was truly ambiguous and charming, with infinite spring scenery.
Two servants stayed in the painting boat hall, ordered a table, ordered a few small dishes, and watched the singing and dancing on the stage. And Li Tianzong and Sima Hao arrived at the fourth floor of the painted boat, which had already declined ordinary guests. The people who came and went were all elegant and noble, either wealthy or noble. It is worth mentioning that the girls on the fourth level are all performing arts without selling their bodies.
Walking to the bow of the boat, you will find the elegant heart pavilion of Miss Qiqi, with a receptionist standing in front of the pavilion door. Seeing Sima Hao, the pretty maid smiled brightly and said, "Sima Gongzi, you're here! Everyone has already arrived, it's just you!" She suddenly frowned, but saw Li Tianzong behind her and shouted, "I remember you! It was you who killed the pot of white chrysanthemums that Miss loves the most
Li Tianzong looked at the maid with great interest. It had been so long, why was she still glaring angrily? He smiled and said, "We've only met once, you remember clearly
The maid snorted angrily and crossed her hips, saying, "No matter how bad my memory is, I can never forget this! Do you know that because of this, the young lady was so sad that she cried and swollen her eyes, and even got sick once, and she looked haggard and exhausted!" She gritted her teeth and said, "The young lady is holding this flower fair just to relieve the depression in her heart. What are you doing here as the culprit? Do you still think you haven't harmed the young lady enough
Li Tianzong was slightly moved. He fell ill for the sake of a pot of chrysanthemums. It seems that this Qiqi girl is indeed someone who loves flowers. He decided in his heart that he would solve the mess left by his predecessors, and today he must make Qiqi regain her mood.
Sima Hao chuckled and said, "Lan'er, don't make things difficult for my younger brother. He also regrets and feels heartbroken about the incident where Miss Qiqi loves flowers
Sima Gongzi, there's no need for you to say anything! "Lan Er interrupted and snorted," Anyway, Miss didn't invite Li Gongzi, so Li Gongzi, please come back
This... "Sima Hao had a bitter expression on his face. Indeed, Qiqi did not invite his younger brother. He had thought he could be flexible, but he never expected Lan'er to treat him so badly!
Li Tianzong gave a faint smile and walked straight into the pavilion, only to be blocked by Lan'er's outstretched hands. She stared at him with wide open eyes and a fierce expression, "Don't even think about going in. Miss, seeing you won't disappoint!" What else did she have to say? Unexpectedly, when the words were on her lips, they turned into a scream!
Sima Hao next to him is all stupid, my younger brother, he has really changed! Before, I used to stare blankly and blush when I saw a woman dressed in revealing clothes; Now, surprisingly, dare to flirt with Lan'er
After patting Lan'er's pink face, Li Tianzong smiled and said, "Miss Lan'er, remember to prepare a broom next time!" With that, he walked into the Yaxin Pavilion first. Lan'er is like a stone statue at this moment, where else can we stop him?
When she came to her senses, Li Tianzong and Sima Hao had already walked in. Lan'er stamped her feet with hatred and said, "You scoundrel!" Her face turned red, whether she was embarrassed or angry.
Entering the Yaxin Pavilion, passing through a small corridor, you will arrive at a Mandarin Duck Hall with an elegant layout, adorned with flower pots and various flowers. At this moment, there were nearly ten people sitting or standing in the hall, except for two maidservants, all of whom were young men dressed in brocade. They were all elegantly enjoying various flowers.
Sima, I thought you wouldn't come! How dare you be late for Miss Qiqi's flower appreciation event! What crime should you be? "A young man in white smiled and welcomed him over. He wore a purple jade crown, silk, and a jade belt around his waist, exuding a majestic and handsome aura. He walked over and suddenly saw Li Tianzong behind Sima Hao. There was a hint of displeasure on his face, and then a smile replaced him: "Li Shidi is also here, come in quickly
Although the boy's displeasure flashed quickly, Li Tianzong still saw it and thought to himself that this person was insincere and couldn't be trusted.
He spoke loudly, and everyone in the hall turned around in an instant. Why did this kid join in the fun? Last time it was because of him that everyone broke up unhappily. Do you want to cause trouble again this time!?
Sima Hao bowed his hand to the young man in white and smiled, "Brother Lin, Miss Qiqi hasn't even come out yet, so I'm not too late
That young man in white is none other than Lin Xuan, the first talented scholar among the younger generation of Linxian. This Lin Xuan, with the courtesy name Ziang, is the son of Lin Cheng, the magistrate of Linxian. Although he was young and weak, he was already a successful candidate and well-known for his talent. He is best at writing lyrics and is said to have completed them at the age of seven. Over the past thirteen years, he has written many popular works.
If we were to say that Lin Xuan is truly majestic, Miss Qiqi even performed a solo for him! Only Lin Xuan has had this honor before. Who would let them spend their precious money to find a pot of top-quality rare orchids to give to Miss Qiqi.
Kid, what are you doing here? We didn't hit you enough last time! "The speaker was a tall and rugged young man, similar in age to Sima Hao. He wore a jade hairpin and a yellow robe, which was very dazzling. His thick eyebrows fluttered, his big eyes widened, and his two big nostrils opened and closed one by one. He cursed, "Get out of here quickly, don't ruin our elegance
Sima Hao furrowed his brow and said, "Ye Feng, why are you so aggressive
Big brother, don't bother with him, "Li Tianzong smiled calmly, not even glancing at the big mouthed Ye Feng. He walked up to a pot of butterfly orchids and sniffed it, saying," The most important thing in appreciating flowers is to be calm and composed. There's no need to argue with some evil people, which will ruin one's mood
Ye Feng gave a strange laugh and sneered, "Do you also know how to appreciate flowers? You're so funny!" He looked up and down at Li Tianzong, realizing that he wasn't wearing a scarf or hairpin, but rather had long hair that was disheveled on both sides, giving him a somewhat otherworldly aura. He couldn't help but feel jealous. He chuckled and said, 'Look at you, you're so disheveled. Where did you get that crazy Taoist?' He sneered and cursed a few times. Seeing Li Tianzong's calm demeanor and immune to all kinds of poison, he felt very strange. Is it true that the rumor that this kid has awakened?
Li Tianzong was at least the son of the governor. Ye Feng dared to mock him like this because the power of the Ye family in the court was not weak, and Li Tianzong used to be simple, kind, and benevolent. Otherwise, even if he was dissatisfied, he would not dare to make such a fuss.
Brother Feng, don't make things difficult for Li Shidi anymore. Although Li Shidi was at fault in the past, it's not right for you to hit him! Now I'll be a mediator and give you some leniency. Let's settle your grievances! "Lin Xuan smiled warmly and pulled Li Tianzong across from Ye Feng.
The people in the hall looked at them both, and Ye Feng snorted discontentedly, saying, "For the sake of Brother Lin, I won't argue with you anymore
Li Tianzong never thought of getting entangled in past grudges when he came here, but hoped to savor the charm of ancient painted boats. Now that we can resolve our grievances, it's exactly what he wants. "He smiled and said," Let the past go with the wind
Ye Feng snorted, still with a disdainful expression on his face. Sima Hao smiled and said, "That's right, it's better to settle a grudge than to end it
At this moment, there was a sudden cry in the hall: 'Miss Qiqi has come out!'