Chapter 10 chapter Ten

Di Gong followed the same path through the wild pine forest, and returned to Minwu Temple through the back door.Going out of the main gate of Minwu Temple, I saw two bearers waiting under the opposite screen wall.When they saw Mr. Di coming out, they hurriedly carried the sedan chair forward. Mr. Di got on the sedan chair and ordered them to go straight to the gate of the county government. When Di Gong returned to the county government office, he hurriedly went to the inner government office to find Luo Yingyuan.He wanted to tell Luo Yingyuan about these situations before the banquet started, and then put on court clothes to attend the banquet.

Luo Yingyuan had put on a brand-new official gown of Yunlongchu seawater green brocade, jade belt soap boots, and a black gauze hat with light wings and filigree on his head.When he saw Di Gong rushing to him, he asked in surprise, "Where did brother Di Nian go? I have been looking for it so hard. Why haven't you changed your clothes yet? All the guests are here." "Luo Xianggong, I have something to tell you—it involves the murder of Song Xiucai." Luo Yingyuan was startled, and hurriedly said: "Tell me! What's the matter?" Di Gong then explained in detail how he got the thread out of a piece of "Black Fox Song", how he went to the Black Fox Temple outside the south gate alone, how he met Zhu Hong, and figured out the purpose of Song Xiucai's visit to Jinhua, etc. Listen to Luo Yingyuan.

After Luo Yingyuan heard this, his face was full of joy, and he said: "Wonderful. Brother Nian's methods are extraordinary, but it turns out that Song Xiucai came to Jinhua for another reason. It was the man who killed his father eighteen years ago who got wind and tracked him down. The Meng family killed Song Xiucai. What he was looking for was Song Xiucai's diligent investigation of the records. It seems that the most important record has been snatched by the murderer. Brother Nian, regarding his father's case eighteen years ago, yes , That year was Jiaxu, find all the archives from that year—check carefully to see if there are any people involved in the Song Dynasty.”

Di Gongdao: "It's not just the surname Song? Song Xiucai probably changed his name. Once he finds the enemy who killed his father, he plans to publicly overturn the case and go to the government to formally sue him. The enemy was guilty of a thief, so he committed the murder first. Oh, I also want to find Zhu Hong's biological father, this heartless man actually let his biological daughter live in that dirty and filthy Black Fox Temple - she is already seriously ill. Mr. Luo, you need to do it as soon as possible Ask Little Phoenix, she must know the inside story. She has seen the face of Zhu Hong's father with her own eyes. Find Zhu Hong's father, and then find out who Zhu Hong's mother is. Make her father take responsibility, let the poor little witch see the light of day again, and be a A real person. Is Little Phoenix here?"

"Here we come. She is currently dressing in the East Wing behind the painting hall, and Miss Yulan is also putting on makeup for her. Shall we ask her to come and ask now?" As Luo Yingyuan was talking, he suddenly saw Shao Fanwen and Zhang Lanbo approaching the front hall, and hurriedly said: "Brother Nian, wait a minute, I'll wait for you first. You go to the building to change your eyes, there must be a weather .” Di Gong resigned and went to his own building to change clothes. At this time, Di Gong was really fascinated by the case of Song Xiucai, and he was worried that he would not be able to cooperate with the investigation of this case.The most hanging mystery now is who was the man who killed Song Xiucai's father eighteen years ago.He didn't understand why Xiucai went to Zhu Hong again. Was it just the "Black Fox Song" that connected the two boys and girls?It seems that it is not so simple.In any case, Song Xiucai fell in love with this black vixen.Didn't he already ask Chrysanthemum to buy a gold and silver silk twin sparrow hairpin?And Zhu Hong was still infatuatedly waiting for him to send it.

When Mr. Di changed into his court clothes and swayed out, the high platform outside the painting hall was already full of guests.The brocade belt of the boa robe is shining and shining, and the laughter is flying, and it is prosperous.The guests gathered on the high platform to enjoy the night view of the garden before going to the painting hall.Pavilions, pavilions, ponds, pavilions and marshes are all covered with five-color lanterns in red and green. Di Gong picked up his robe and went up to the high platform, and greeted the guests one by one.Shao Fan Wen's purple python robe, gold and jade belt, Goujie, and black shoes are full of complacency and look like he is in heaven.Zhang Lanbo was dressed in a dark scarlet court dress. From the color of the official robe, his official rank was second only to Shao Fanwen, but far above Duke Di and County Magistrate Luo in green robes.Master Ruyi wore a scarlet cassock with a wide black satin border embroidered on the collar of the robe, which was dazzling even in the kingdom of emperors.

They were already there talking about poetry.Fengya, Chusao, Su Li Wuyan, Yuefu Gexing, Cao Liu Jiruan, Pan Lu Zhangzuo, Yuan Jia Yongming, Liang Chenguan style, have been discussing the current Shen Song regulated poems, all of them are beaming and red-faced. Shao Fanwen suddenly thought of Master Ruyi's good calligraphy.He said to Luo Yingyuan: "After the banquet, County Magistrate Luo quickly went to the expert to get a large white drill. I asked Master Ruyi to entrust Jiuxing to give me a pair." After hearing this, Luo Yingyuan said excitedly: "Master Shao has a good idea. From now on, our office has another rare calligraphy. Master Ruyi is absolutely unstoppable."

At this time, Duke Di remembered that he had seen many gate towers and huge plaques with "Ruyi Weng" rich money.Those big characters like 栲栳 are often six feet square, and the strokes are powerful and concise, flying freely and freely.I couldn't help feeling a layer of admiration in my heart. At this time, Master Gao came to report to the county magistrate Luo: everything is ready for the banquet, just waiting for the distinguished guests to take their seats. Luo Yingyuan smiled happily and waved to the musicians.A clock and drums work together, and silk pipes play repeatedly.In the sound of the music, Master Shao, Master Zhang and other distinguished guests swayed into the painting hall.In the painting hall, the candles are brightly lit, and the fragrance is pervasive. Three high tables are set up in the early morning.Sitting at the table in the middle are Masters Shao and Zhang, with Di Gong and Yulan in their right hands, and Master Ruyi and Luo Yingyuan in their left hands.A pair of couplets hung from the two giant nanmu pillars, saying:

Fortunately, the Holy Lord celebrates the Year of Peace A layer of Persian carpet is laid under the painting hall.There are bursts of fragrance from rare fruits and Jiamu on both sides. Luo Yingyuan held a cup and stood up to toast, and said: "Xiaguan prepares a little drink tonight. I invite you to have a cup of tea. I am honored and favored. My office suddenly shines, and Ge County is full of spirits. Xiaguan will sincerely pray to the sky, but I only pray for three days. Wishes: Firstly, I wish the guest of honor a healthy life and a long life; secondly, I wish the bright moon a long life and a clear and pleasant light; thirdly, I wish the poetry circles to prosper and be elegant forever.”

I wish you to leave your seat and toast frequently.After a while, Xiao Shao was played on the next step, and the music started again, and the distinguished guests picked up their cups and chopsticks to send wine and meat to their mouths. Mr. Di did not expect to be at the same table with Ms. Yulan, which was clearly the deliberate arrangement of the county magistrate of Dongdaoluo.Di Gong saw that Shao Fanwen and Zhang Lanbo were discussing the anecdotes of their capital masters, while opposite Luo Yingyuan and Master Ruyi were discussing Zhongwang's calligraphy and Jin and Song treasure posts.Duke Di took the opportunity to ask Yulan in a low voice, "When did Miss Yulan arrive in Jinhua?"

"Two days ago, Lord Di. I was escorted to the capital and passed through Jinhua. Unexpectedly, Lord Luo refused to invite me, and the prisoner turned into a guest." "Where is Miss Yulan staying now?" "A small inn in Sapphire Square. Does Mr. Di know that there will be a wonderful dance tonight? Little Fenghuang in Sapphire Square is a woman with ambition." "I heard that she wants to become a blockbuster and make a name for herself in the Wuxie song hall." Di Gong replied. Yulan said coldly: "How do you men know a woman's liver and intestines?" "Do you know what dance music she is dancing tonight?" asked Duke Dee. Just as Yulan was about to answer, Shao Fanwen stood up and said loudly: "At this time tonight, the bright moon in the sky is like a jade wall, and all people in the world celebrate the festival."The county magistrate of Luo County is elegant and elegant, and he kindly set up such a rich banquet, just for my colleagues in the poetry garden.The old man on poetry has long exhausted his talents and thoughts on poetry, but tonight's grand meeting cannot be without poetry. During the banquet, the eyebrows should be replaced by skirt hairpins. The old man took the liberty of suggesting that Miss Yulan compose a poem impromptu, to commemorate what is rare for old people in today's poetry garden Gathering.That title is "Conversing with the Moon".Although Mingyue is the same in ancient and modern times, the scene is very different day by day. This poem can bring out new ideas to add to the fun. I don't know what you think? " After hearing this, the guests clapped their hands and said good idea. Yulan turned her face and frowned slightly, glanced deeply at Shao Fanwen with infinite emotion, and after a little thought, she agreed: The ocher clothes are high-ranking, The bright moon is still in the old state. Painting hall to the old friend, Fading temples startled the Mid-Autumn Festival. Ning complains about thin makeup, Kong hates stealing every year. What is my concubine's heart like? Qingguang flies to Yuou. During the meeting, they immediately clicked their tongues in praise, and there was a lot of discussion for a while.Shao Fanwen's face turned pale, and his heart was filled with unhappiness.Zhang Lanbo shook his head and groaned, admiring it very much.Di Gong was secretly surprised, but Master Ruyi couldn't stop laughing. Luo Yingyuan gave Si Le a wink, and suddenly the many pipes rang out urgently.In the moving music, two gorgeous beauties turn out, and the candles placed in the painting hall seem to kowtow four heads and then dance lightly. The two beauties were wearing thin light silk dance skirts, one was dark purple and the other white.Amidst the brisk sound of silk and bamboo, they began to turn and twirl in surprise, and when one raised its toes, the other knelt down to cover it.Then alternate with each other and change suddenly.The dancing posture is light and the figure is vigorous.The beat is jumping rapidly - this song is called "Shuangyanchun".After a while, the accompanying music stopped abruptly, and a group of dancers swayed out, danced gracefully for a while, and then retreated with "Shuangyan". Then the two musicians each sang a new set of songs, their voices were melodious and clear. One by one, the eight treasures of water and land were brought to the banquet from the kitchen.After drinking for three rounds, Luo Yingyuan stood up and said to the guests: "There will be fireworks in the garden. Please wait for a while and watch on the high platform in the outer hall. After the fireworks, the little Phoenix of Sapphire Square will perform the dance "Black Fox Song". According to the oldest charming local legend, it is said to have been passed down for more than a thousand years. If the little phoenix dance becomes famous in one fell swoop, it will keep pace with the 'poinsettia'." There was a burst of booing during the dinner, and then the discussion started again. Shao Fanwen's eyes glowed with ecstasy, and he said, "I finally saw the "Black Fox Song" I've been dreaming of." Zhang Lanbo said: "I heard that this dance has something to do with the black fox spirit. If the fox spirit has spirits, there might be something wrong with it. I always have a bad omen." Master Ruyi was panicked, and his toad-like eyes kept blinking.Miss Yulan pursed her lips and snickered without saying a word. The music played again, and the guests who were intoxicated with wine needed music to help them digest.The gentle melody makes people feel leisurely.Delicious dishes have lost their attractive charm, and the preview of "Black Fox Song" caused quite a commotion. Suddenly there was a loud noise outside the painting hall, and suddenly the sky was filled with colorful lights, illuminating the painting hall as if it were daytime.Flower stars fell from the clouds one after another, trailing strings of colorful flames on their tails. Luo Yingyuan shouted loudly. "All distinguished guests, please go to the high platform in the outer hall!" He turned his head and ordered Gao Fang, "Blow out all the lamps and candles!" With the bombardment of fireworks, the clear autumn sky was filled with colorful clouds and gunpowder.All the lights in the painting hall, garden, hall platform, pavilion, waterside pavilion, curved marsh, rockery, and corridor were all extinguished.The bright moon was in the sky, and everyone in the Yayuan was intoxicated in the festive atmosphere. A multicolored fireball rose slowly from behind the rockery, and sparks burst out from its edge. Amidst the sound of "cracking, crackling, crackling" fireballs turned faster and faster, and finally rose to high altitude and burst suddenly, scattering colorful star rain for the whole day, which is truly spectacular. "Wonderful, wonderful." Shao Fanwen praised loudly and triumphantly. Suddenly a bouquet of flowers flashed in the air, and there was a loud noise, the bouquet suddenly turned into a group of colorful butterflies, flying around, dazzling and overwhelming. Seeing the county magistrate Luo standing in front of him, Di Gong couldn't help but said: "Mr. Luo is really troublesome. Facing this wonderful scene in the world, I really feel so-called happy and forget to return. Now I feel sorry for myself that I didn't go back to Puyang." And feel blessed.” At this time, there were another burst of explosions, and a glittering gold and silver flower plaque hung in the sky, and the three characters "Fu, Lu, Shou" appeared on the flower plaque.There was another loud noise, and the three big characters scattered into three dazzling giant stars, flickering and flickering in the sky for a while before disappearing slowly. The high platform was full of people's heads, and it was dense, and loud cheers rang out from time to time, but no one could see who's face or face clearly. All of a sudden, the lights in the garden and the painting hall were brightly lit.The guests on the high platform climbed the handrails and began to return to the painting hall one after another. Just as Yulan returned to her seat and was about to sit down, she suddenly thought of something and said to Di Gong: "Yes, I should go and see if Little Phoenix has finished dressing up, and it's her turn to play soon. She can show her skills here today. Once her reputation has been raised, Masters Shao and Zhang will recommend her to the Jiaofang Division of the capital... Said excitedly and walked out of a round door next to the painting hall. At this moment, Duke Di suddenly noticed that Master Ruyi was staring at the round hole with a pair of big eyes, lost in thought, and felt suspicious.He picked up the jug and poured himself a glass of wine, and just as he was about to put it on his lips, Luo Yingyuan yelled, and Duke Di was startled, and the wine splashed all over his sleeve.Luo Yingyuan turned pale with shock.Pointing at the round door, trembling in his mouth.Duke Di hurriedly turned around, and saw Miss Yulan rushing into the painting hall through the round door; her face was ashen, terrified, and she was staring blankly at her bloody hands.