Chapter 59 commonplace story

On the day when Li Shen entertained Liu Yuxi, there were indeed guests, and a continuous stream of vehicles gathered in front of Da Sikong's door.But it was strange that the distinguished guests who got out of the car were getting thinner and thinner, and none of them were fat.What is the reason for this? It turned out that Li Shen invited all his friends to this banquet, and they were all upright scholars. These scholars became officials because of their knowledge and ideas, but they couldn't adapt to the rules of the officialdom, let alone understand the rules of the officialdom. How to make money, that's why they all look skinny.And those fat officials who know how to make money are all gathered under the most powerful prime minister Li Fengji at this time. Li Shen will not invite them, and he will not come if he invites them.

So it's a big rally for skinny people.When the great poet Liu Yuxi appeared on the stage, there was a burst of cheers, because he was thinner than anyone else, almost the thinnest person in the world. Da Sikong Li Shen first delivered a speech. He said: "Hi friends, I am very pleased to see that the poet Liu Yuxi not only did not gain weight after becoming the governor of the south of the Yangtze River, but became thinner. What does this mean? It means that Liu Yuxi did not corrupt the law. , no corruption and bribery. To be honest, I would rather see a skinny poet who was dismissed from office than a big corrupt official who is prosperous, fat and fat, but the people under his rule are crying. Everyone , although I look thin, I want to make the world fat, let us drink to the great poet Liu Yuxi first."

All the guests responded in unison, drank the wine in their glasses, and chatted casually.Not long after, Li Shen slapped his hands twice, and after everyone stopped, he said with a smile: "Everyone, we are all poor poets and scholars, and we can't enjoy entertainment and singing and dancing. But it's a coincidence, a few days There used to be a beautiful kabuki who passed out from starvation at the gate of my house, after I rescued her, she begged to stay in my house, today we will let her come out and sing and dance for everyone to cheer up the wine, how about it?" All the guests immediately applauded after hearing this, and Liu Yuxi was also very happy. He is a person who likes singing and dancing very much, otherwise he would not have the talent to amaze the world.

The sound of silk and bamboo sounded from behind, and a beautiful girl flew out like a butterfly.Everyone was dazzled and exclaimed constantly, saying: "I never expected to see such an astonishing dance today. Da Sikong's sect is really extraordinary." Only Liu Yuxi stood up abruptly, his face full of surprise. Looking at the dancing kabuki, it seems that there is something that he can't recall for a while. The kabuki gradually danced and lingered, flying around Liu Yuxi, accompanied by the melodious music, she sang softly with a beautiful voice: "A spring breeze, a song by Du Weiniang, post road Plum blossoms send red makeup. After singing and dancing, people have not returned. Only the lonely moon shines on the cold window." After listening to this song, Liu Yuxi's body shook suddenly: "Miss Du, is it really you?"

Da Sikong Li Shen saw some clues: "Liu Yuxi, what are you talking about?" "No...it's nothing." Liu Yuxi sat down in a daze.During Da Sikong's banquet, he actually met the Miss Du whom he had dreamed of. This incident had a strong impact on him, and he was full of questions: How did Miss Du become a kabuki?But what terrible disaster had befallen her family?Was meeting her here by chance, or was it an arrangement of fate in the dark? Li Shen called him a few more words, but he didn't hear him because he was so upset, until the crowd broke out: "Liu Yuxi, the great poet, why are you dumb? Da Sikong let us enjoy such a wonderful song and dance, don't you plan to Write a poem to celebrate?"

"Ah, ah," Liu Yuxi hurriedly stood up, "Everyone, just now I suddenly remembered... Well, it's an old thing. That's right, it's an old thing. I'm sorry, my lord. Don't mind it. How lucky I am today, Liu Yuxi, To be able to listen to such heavenly music and enjoy the singing and dancing like a fairy in the heavens, let me show my clumsiness and compose poems impromptu, no one should laugh at me." So, Liu Yuxi stood up and recited: "A high bun with new makeup on the temples, and a spring breeze of Du Weiniang. It is commonplace to see messy things, and break the heart of the governor of Suzhou."

After the poem was completed, everyone was silent and stunned, because the meaning of the poem was very clear. Liu Yuxi hoped that Li Shen could cut off his love and give him this beautiful kabuki.Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Liu Yuxi left the table and bowed to Sikong and Li Shenchang. Li Shen was also stunned: "Liu Yuxi, you are so ruthless. You just want to take away the most beloved kabuki in my house by writing a poem. This is not acceptable. I am reluctant to give her to you." Liu Yuxi made another long bow: "I hope Lord Sikong will be fulfilled." Li Shen's expression was painful: "Do you want to be so unreasonable? Do you want to? By the way, Liu Yuxi, do you have a reason for doing this?"

Liu Yuxi laughed and said, "Master Sikong's adult beauty is the best reason." "Cut!" Li Shen's nose was almost crooked with anger, "Liu Yuxi, you are such a bad guy, you know that if I reject you, everyone will call me incomprehensible, unattractive, disrespectful to a corporal, no... In short I blame myself for looking for trouble, it would be nice for everyone to drink together, why do you have to let Du Weiniang come out to dance for everyone, alas!" Seeing that Li Shen agreed, Liu Yuxi was pleasantly surprised: "Thank you, Mr. Sikong." The guests present also shouted wildly together, and toasted frequently for this beautiful event of scholasticism.

On the same day, Li Shen sent Miss Du to Liu Yuxi.And this scholarly talk has since been recorded in the annals of history. But it's not over yet. When the poet Liu Yuxi reunited with his beloved Miss Du, the two wept with joy, immersed in the joy of the lovers' reunion, but they didn't know that a terrible black hand was silently reaching out to the fairy couple. On this day, Ms. Du was studying ink and composing poems for Liu Yuxi, when someone knocked on the door suddenly.The little girl ran over and opened the door, and there were two messengers in yellow clothes standing outside the door, handing over an imperial edict, saying: "Liu Yuxi, the imperial governor of the south of the Yangtze River, passed on the ban on the palace city, and the queen and the princess of the forbidden city will be released in two days. A grand banquet will be held in the main hall of the imperial city, and all the family members of the officials who are serving and serving as imperial officials must attend the meeting."

The little girl ran back and told Miss Du and Liu Yuxi the news.Liu Yuxi was very happy to hear that, and said: "Wow, there is a banquet in the main hall of the imperial city, and all officials and family members will be present. You will be very happy after you go." But Ms. Du was a little reluctant: "Why is the imperial city suddenly holding such a banquet? I've never heard of such a thing before. I don't want to go. I always feel something is wrong in my heart." Liu Yuxi persuaded: "Aren't you a bit too suspicious? The banquet held in the main hall of the imperial city, how big is it? This kind of event can't be faked. Who has the guts to fake this kind of thing? Unless he doesn't want to live anymore."

"That's true, but in my heart..." Ms. Du hesitated, "Why don't you go to the palace to ask for a leave of absence for me, and say that I'm sick and can't attend." Liu Yuxi burst out laughing: "A place like the imperial palace, can I go if I say it, but you won't go if you don't? Hahaha, don't think about it, hurry up and dress up. When you come back, tell me what the queen looks like , To be honest, I'm really curious."