Chapter 24 The 21st Calligraphy of the Charm of the Silk Silk

Tianqi explained his intentions to Qianyun in detail.Qianyun asked the person's name, Tianqi had no choice but to say it.Qianyun said: "Ling Zichong's name, I have heard of it since I was in office with my late father when I was young. He is from Wujin County, Changzhou Prefecture. Ling Yue got the first grade in the examination. My late father asked someone to copy his archaeological fu and taught me to recite it. As expected, Tsinghua University is beautiful and worthy of a famous player. I heard that he was less than thirty years old at that time." Seeing Qianyun's praise so much, Tianqi knew that she must be satisfied in her heart, and he was also very happy.Quickly asked: "Did Xianmei ever bring these poems with me?" Qianyun smiled and said: "I didn't pay attention to other things when I was in trouble. Only the poems and songs my father taught me and several beloved poems The hand scrolls of calligraphy, are still stored in the box, sealed firmly, and have never left the body for a moment. My brother came from Shanghai a few days ago, but I have seen a pair of Hunan cowhide suitcases with me, all these things are in it. There is no shortage of pieces." Tianqi was overjoyed when he heard this.Immediately, she urged Qianyun to open the box and retrieve all these things to have a look for herself.While opening the box, Qianyun burst into tears.Feeling sorry, Tianqi hurriedly persuaded him: "This is to avenge the parents of the virtuous sister, brother Yu has to be so impatient. Don't blame me for searching your things." Qianyun said: "Brother, you misunderstood, I didn't I don't blame you, because there is a portrait of my late parents in this box, my little sister didn't see it, and she became sad first, so she couldn't help the tears rolling down. As for your kindness, I am grateful and grateful, how can I be surprised Why?" She opened the box as she spoke.First, he took out a large oil paper bag, handed it to Tianqi and said: "This is the poems and essays that my little sister copied by hand when I was young, and the copybooks I wrote are also in it." He took out another bag and said: "This is Posts and ink marks of celebrities, etc. There are a few other books, and below are the portraits of parents." Tianqi was afraid that she would be too sad, so he hurriedly stopped her and ordered Qianyun to lock the box.He also asked her to find out Ling Zichong's Fu first.Tianqi looked closely at the title, and found that it was "Ode to the Ode of the Zu Ti", with the rhyme "I will not cross this river unless it is in the middle of the Qing Dynasty".Tianqi looked at the topic and sighed: "It looks like that senior scholar also has revolutionary ideas. Fortunately, the Qing government is out of line, and no one pays attention to the writing. If it is in the Yongqian era, only I'm afraid this topic will harm the three clans." Looking at Zi Chong's Fu, it is really generous.Not only the ambitions of the ancestors are fully revealed, but even the situation of the five Hu Yun disturbances is also described to the fullest.Tianqi sighed again: "Looking at Zichong's article, he doesn't look like a heartless person. Why did he serve the Manchus again? It's really puzzling." Manchu works, I heard that he doesn't want to protect the case, and he refuses to be an official. According to my opinion, it may not be because he is holding secrets that cannot be stated clearly?" Tianqi said: "Xianmei sees it very much." Even though he said so Said, but thought it was funny.This marriage is not yet finalized, but there is only a germination, so she protects him like this.It shows that Qianyun is a passionate and compassionate woman.It's a pity that I, Xu Tianqi, pledged myself to the country and didn't want to involve the Shi family, otherwise, wouldn't I be a rare spouse.Then I opened the bag again, and saw that there were several kinds of celebrity ink marks inside.Tianqi looked around, saw something by accident, and was overjoyed, he pointed to Qianyun and said: "The marriage of the virtuous sister, and the wish of the foolish brother, we must use it as a lead." Qianyun came over to take a closer look, It turned out to be a "Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng" written by Cai Junmo, and it was written in regular script.In the back there are inscriptions and postscripts written by Shao Yu Taichang and Zhao Ziang.Turning to another one, it is the regular script inscription and postscript of Zhu Zhishan and Wen Zhengming.Immediately behind are the inscriptions and postscripts of Mr. Xie and his daughter Qianyun.Qianyun looked at it and said with a smile: "Little sister has spent a few days working on this handwriting. Because his regular script is handsome and handsome, with a kind of ecstasy, I tried my best to copy it for more than a year. I didn't get any benefit either. It's a pity that the famous works of the ancients were ruined by my postscript." Tianqi laughed and said: "Xianmei, why are you so polite in front of me? According to my opinion, this regular script is better than today's class of big words Lin is really too strong. There is neither the vulgarity of pavilions nor the charm of boudoirs. Not thick." Qianyun sighed: "Brother, these few words can be regarded as my late father's confidant. But you said that this thing is a lead, I don't understand the reason, can you tell me in detail?" God Qi smiled and said a few words to her.Qianyun said: "I see. This is a rare opportunity."

The two brothers and sister chatted a few more gossips, and Tianqi went to look for Xu Jiqing, and asked him when the project of the Tengwang Pavilion would be completed.Ji Qing said with a smile: "It's coming soon, it will be fully completed in ten days or so. Because the Double Ninth Festival is just around the corner, I have to finish it before the Double Ninth Festival anyway, so I can ask the commander-in-chief to go to climb the heights, and I am humbled." Mansion..." At this point, he changed his words and said: "It shows that brother Yu is quick and efficient." Tianqi applauded and said: "Sure enough, brother's thinking is superb. It is the elegance of our literati to climb the nine. And this Tengwang Pavilion is It is a famous site through the ages, we got this place, and the commander-in-chief was happy again. The elder brother rebuilt the famous pavilion, and enjoyed the chrysanthemum festival, and the younger brother has to participate in the last place, and he can also become immortal." Ji Qing became more energetic after being complimented by him , immediately took him to watch the project.The two went to the Tengwang Pavilion. Sure enough, the eaves were stacked with greenery, and the high house was soaring.Looking down on thousands of families, I feel refreshed.At this time, the tile and carpentry work has already been completed, and only the paint and paintings are left.All make-up should be light and plain, and resplendent and magnificent should not be taken.Tianqi praised: "Your thinking is really high. I often say that the famous relics of the ancients are mostly enhanced by the successors, and painted red and green, which is really unsightly. It seems so simple and simple, which shows the elegant spirit of the ancients. Why don't you make people fall in love after seeing it?" Ji Qing said with a smile: "My lord brother, why are you flattering people face to face? Let's talk a little bit, and talk about brothers instead of subordinates. Brother Yu is already very disturbed. Thank you again Such a reward, such an unexpected reputation, will make me feel ashamed." Tianqi laughed and said: "It's unreasonable. I have never flattered people, but I don't want to obliterate people who are good, saying that I have no conscience. Talk." Ji Qing said: "Amitabha, after all, there are a lot of adults. As subordinates, we all meet such bosses. Even if we don't get promoted, we can earn a peace of mind." Home.

In a blink of an eye, it is the Double Ninth Festival.In advance, Jiqing sent a special report to ask for a copy, and submitted a report on the completion of the work and the expenditure of the funds for the four constitutions of the Fufan School.Immediately afterwards, he asked Liexian to finish his work, and stated that a special banquet would be prepared on the pavilion on Chongyang Day, and Liexian was invited to climb up and enjoy the chrysanthemum.All provincial capitals above the government road are invited.As for Ling Zichong and Huan Ziqi, they sent two invitations for teaching.On the day of Chongyang, Jiqing specially prepared six tables of jelly dishes, and asked Tianqi to arrange everything for him.It was more than four o'clock in the day, and the government came one after another.The capital and the first county were the first to arrive, because the two of them were here to serve the boss.The capital is called Jiang Daosheng, and the first county is called Guo Xingtang. They are all from the donated class and are extremely capable.When they saw Tianqiju, they all paid their respects deeply, saying that they are my lord.Jiang Daosheng also said that his business was too busy, so he couldn't go to the adults' mansion to pay his respects.Tianqi also perfunctory him for a while.When I was young, the alternate government roads came one after another, so there was no need to list them one by one.After another moment of pause, Fantai arrived first.This gentleman is from Jiangsu, his surname is Feng Mingxu, and his style name is Shengchu. He is from Tanhua, an old Kefen.When everyone sees each other, it is natural to be extra discreet.Seeing Tianqi's handsome young man, Feng Xu appreciated him very much. When he asked him about his background, Tianqi said: "The late student is a Yougong student who went abroad to study, and the emperor went to the court for an examination, and rewarded it to Juren. The Daoist refers to the province of Jiangxi for donation, and only two years in the province. I paid my respects to the seniors twice, but I didn’t see them because I was busy. In the future, I will ask the seniors to give me special advice, to see the students of the same school, and I will live up to Su Zhi, who is admired by the late students.” Feng Xuping Japan does not like foreign students, because it is said that He is Yougong, and he is not regarded as a layman, and he is as humble as Tianqi, but the old gentleman still doesn't feel that he hates him very much, so he twitched his mustache and smiled: "Bo Xi is too modest, in the future we will have more You can often talk about time. Brothers are very willing to be close to our fellow scholars. And they often say that studying abroad is a good thing, but you must have a foundation in middle school before you can go abroad. Otherwise, learn a little bit of civilization. On the contrary, he has the bad habit of revolution, which not only misses his own future, but also harms the overall situation of the country. It would be better not to study abroad." Tianqi said: "What the old man said is extremely true. It's a pity that the late student was born too late and never caught up. The heyday of the imperial examination. If you want to find a proper background, the imperial examination has stopped again. To study abroad, you can only seek a background after graduation so that you can serve the royal family. In fact, there is nothing to learn. All kinds of science are all in the biblical legends of our country. The dross. The late student is also naturally dull, and he looks out of place. It is all his military and police schools. He can still train his body and have a little martial spirit. When he meets the opportunity in the future, he will help the royal family to quell civil strife and resist foreign aggression. It is a bit of painstaking effort for us to be a courtier. What's more, Wansheng was honored by the state in his later life. His father was a prefect. When he was dying, he still clung to Wansheng's hand and enjoined him to serve the royal family in the future. The reason why Wansheng studied military equipment is for the opportunity to serve in the military in the future. As a pioneer, I promise the country with my body, and I will live up to my father's expectations." Speaking of this, the spirit of loyalty is unknowingly manifested in his speech.Feng Xu listened and nodded in admiration: "Listening to your conversation, you are not only a loyal minister, but also a filial son. You are not only an examiner, but also a generalist. Among foreign students, you must be all-rounder like your elder brother. Knowing this way, why do I have to worry about the foundation of the Dao that has been established for thousands of years?" The two were talking, when the commander-in-chief arrived, everyone greeted them out of the pavilion, and stood on both sides one by one.Fu Shuai came in, and everyone followed.At this time Ling Zichong and Huan Ziqi also came with Mingxin.Everyone knows that the two of them are Fushuai's most proud names, so how dare they neglect them.Tianqi increased his intention to deal with the two of them.The commander-in-chief inspected the pavilion back and forth, and praised Xu Fusheng for his well-crafted repairs, which were elegant and not vulgar, and he was very happy.After sitting for a while, he bid farewell to everyone.

Why do you think Fu Shuai refuses to have a banquet?This is exactly what he meant by being kind and lenient to his subordinates.Because he was alone in the seat, everyone felt uncomfortable, and the scene of carnival turned into an annoying predicament, so he left first.Before leaving, he said with a smile to everyone: "Today, Taishou Xu specially prepared delicious food and wine, and invited our colleagues to climb the heights to enjoy the chrysanthemums. Brothers should accompany them, but because there are two official affairs in the office that cannot be delayed, we have to go first. Everyone You may as well drink to your heart's content, and don't disappoint Big Brother Xu's kindness." Everyone sent him away in a loud voice, and immediately felt that they had relieved a lot of restraint.After Fu Shuai left, it was natural to take the Fantai as the main body.Although Jiqing is the master, how dare he give up his seat in front of many officials.When it is small, put dried and fresh fruits on the table.Feng Shengchu said with a smile: "The commander-in-chief is gone. I have to let my brother take over the seat. Of course, the two old masters, Ling and Huan, are the chief. The rest of us can sit around casually without any distinction. This is in line with the true meaning of the ancients' visit to the Yaji. It would be vulgar to push each other back and forth." The two divisions of learning and standards agreed with him.Ling Zichong refused to take the first seat, saying: "Zhiwan dares to take the seat of the great grandparents, this is absolutely unacceptable." At this time, Sanjiang was still called a fellow villager, so Zichong called him that.Everyone was willing to listen, so they forcibly carried him to the chief seat, accompanied by Huan Ziqi.Then each of the priests occupied three tables.The remaining capital counties and alternate prefects occupied three tables.Sure enough, he didn't stick to his appearance and drank happily.Drink until the palm light comes, and then eat.After eating, they dispersed one after another.It just so happened that Tianqi was sitting at the end of the chief seat, sitting very close to Ling Zichong, and they talked very speculatively with each other.After Xi finished that day, Tian Qi discussed with Ji Qing: "Little brother accidentally made two friends today." Ji Qing hurriedly asked who it was?Tianqi said: "One is Feng Shengchu, the current vassal, and the other is Ling Zichong, the commander-in-chief of Ming Dynasty." Ji Qing immediately changed his face after hearing this, and asked Tianqi in doubt, "Are you serious?" He laughed loudly and said, "Brother, what did I blame you for? Could it be that my brother, am I still bragging to you?" Ji Qing immediately changed his attitude after hearing this, and asked Tian Qi deeply for another comfort. , Said: "I beseech you to cultivate. My lord is not only very good to the vassal constitution, but also has an acquaintance with Fumu. For the appointment of Jiujiang Prefecture in Beifu, I beg you to speak well and arrive early. The Beifu really can't afford it." Seeing that he suddenly showed such a despicable face again, Tianqi felt very uncomfortable, but he was too embarrassed to say anything to him, so he could only sneer and say, "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely be able to do this for you sooner or later. Currently I have a I have to rely on your strength, can you help me?" Ji Qing said: "The Beifu is supposed to serve the Lord, how dare you take it as a helper. But I don't know what is the order of the Lord?" Tianqi said: "I think I would like to borrow your Tengwang Pavilion and invite you to treat me. And by virtue of your name, the two of us will receive an invitation. All the expenses will be prepared by me. What do you think?" Ji Qing said: "I only take it as a big deal It turns out that this is a small problem. My lord, just give me an order to invite someone on a certain date, and there is a letter from Beifu, so I just ask him to do it accordingly. As for the banquet, I don’t need to be distracted by my lord. I plan to How to prepare, Beifu can send family members to the restaurant to say a word, and it can be settled. There is nothing difficult in it. Only Beifu has a title, which needs to be considered. The adults are officials, and Beifu is an official who guards the land. , juxtaposed with each other, wouldn't it insult the dignity of the adults? As far as I think, it is better for the adults to be famous. Don't be afraid to use the humble mansion to accompany you, I am always ready. I don't know what the adults mean?" Tianqi said: "I This invitation is not an official one, but a private banquet. You and I are from the same hometown, and this Tengwang Pavilion was rebuilt by you, so you are indeed the master. Therefore, you must be listed on the invitation. Besides, I am treating guests this time , It's very weird, just invite one person. It would be too lonely if I was alone, so I have to take you, you must not refuse." Ji Qing said with a smile: "Whatever your lord tells, the Beifu will just obey. But I don’t know who is this distinguished guest invited by my lord?” Tianqi said: “It’s not someone else, but Mr. Ling Zichong, the commander-in-chief’s shogun.” Ji Qing said in amazement: “I’m afraid I can’t invite you. I heard that he is very weird and ordinary in officialdom He refused to go to the banquet easily. Last time the commander forced him to go, this time we invite him again, I am afraid he may not be willing to come." Tianqi said: "He will definitely come, I am sure in my heart. Last time he I love Tengwang Pavilion very much. I said that I have lived in Fufu for a long time, and my spirit is depressed. Today, when I climbed up to look at it, I feel relaxed and happy, but I think there are too many bureaucrats, vulgar and disgusting. I took advantage of the situation and asked him out here. Gathering. He also praised how profound the taste of our Cantonese banquet is, and will prepare some Cantonese dishes in the future, as well as enjoy chrysanthemums. He was very happy to hear that. Don’t you think this matter is very sure?” Ji Qing immediately jumped up with joy, laughing Said: "I didn't expect that adults' means of contacting people are much higher than that of our subordinates. Cantonese food is very easy to prepare. Come to BeifuWhen I was young, I brought a cook from my hometown, Zhong Sheng who often runs the streets for me now.He has been with me for seven or eight years, and he cooks Cantonese cuisine very well.Because he lives in the adult's mansion and enjoys meals, he doesn't need his own cook, so he is idle.Now adults want to eat Cantonese food, so they are using him. "Tianqi was also very happy when he heard that, and immediately called Zhong Sheng over, rewarded him with ten yuan, and told him to cook a little Cantonese food that day to taste. Zhong Sheng agreed to go, and made a table of Cantonese dishes that night. Xu Xu and Xu ate at the same table, and Tianqi praised them greatly. After studying the table, Ji Qing came up with an idea: "If you want to use pure Cantonese style, it may not be delicious for Jiangsu people.As far as I want, I want a combination of Su and Guangdong, and Cantonese cuisine with a little Su flavor, so that I can meet his liking. "Tianqi said: "That's right, that's the way.I also came up with an idea, called Chinese food and Western food.Our Cantonese dishes are all about big plates and big bowls, and when they are served, they are annoying to look at.It is best to use small plates and small bowls, one serving per person, a total of sixteen fruit dishes, twenty-four dishes, and eight desserts.Wine should be prepared both at home and abroad, put it next to you, and drink according to your own wishes.Do you think this method is good? "Ji Qing said: "Master Brother Tai's idea is really brilliant, that's how it was made. "The two negotiated a compromise, and they jointly wrote a post waiting for teaching. It said: I sincerely wait for teaching on the 22nd day of the chrysanthemum month. I dare not directly call them brothers, but I wrote that the late Xu Tianqi and Xu Fusheng nodded their heads. Please order. The first part of the letter is a memorandum to borrow a seat at Tengwang Pavilion. There is a line of small characters, which is a brief etiquette, and no other guests are welcome. This line of small characters adds a lot of meaning. Because Ling Zichong has never been in contact with officialdom, what he does is Avoid your voice. Invite him this time, but because of the restoration of the historic site, it is a kind of literati gathering. Tonight, we can only talk about love and moonlight. It has this kind of meaning, so it must be clearly stated, he will definitely come. Reason. If there is no such number, he may not be suspicious of a group of government officials who want to follow his path, so they have a drink and have a party. Whether he will come or not is not sure. The post was sent by Jinshun. Inside Word came out that Master Ling would arrive at three o'clock in the evening, and he only wanted to talk to the two masters, and he didn't need to make an appointment with others. Jinshun promised to come back and let Tianqi know the details. Tianqi said to Jiqing: " how?I've already figured it out. At this time, when Jiqing heard that Ling Zichong was willing to come, he was already dancing with joy. But Tianqi said to him: "It's a banquet on that day, so don't show any signs of asking for it."Except for poetry, wine, flowers and moons, political affairs are not allowed. "Jiqing fully agreed.

On the day of the 22nd, the two of them ran away early to prepare to welcome the distinguished guests.Everything in the pavilion is more simple and elegant.There are more than a hundred pots of various chrysanthemums on display, with yellow and white, red and purple competing for beauty, and set against various porcelain pots, which are very beautiful.Xu and Xu also hung a full one on the wall of the pavilion with the celebrity calligraphy and paintings they brought with them.Tianqi prepared some more paper and ink, and waited for Zi Chong to come, asking him to write a middle hall and a couplet.Special top-quality Longjing tea, Egyptian cigarettes brought from Guangdong.Sure enough, it was only three o'clock, Zi Chong really did not break his promise, and arrived at the Tengwang Pavilion in a four-person sedan chair.Tianqi Jiqing personally welcomed him in.At this time the weather was already cold, Zichong was wearing a clam-gray patriotic jacket, a green satin jacket with two breasts, a green gauze cap, and two green cloth boots.The color of his face was yellow and white, and he looked a bit widowed.But striding forward, generous and unconstrained, the morale of the celebrity is really not small.When they got upstairs, they bowed to each other again.Zichong took out the post from his sleeve, and laughed with Xu and Xu: "Waiting to teach is a word, Zhiwan is too afraid to take it. The two ancestors are a bit respectful and impolite." Tianqi said: " Mr. is a well-known scholar in the country. We are afraid that we will fail to pass the exam. How can we be bound by the customs of the officialdom." Ji Qing also laughed and said: "The teacher's way can't be done for a long time. I hope you can respect yourself for the way, and don't be so polite." Zichong said with a smile: "The way of the Taoist is suitable for the way of governance. The governance has been in Fumu for more than a year, and it has not been able to promote the advantages and eliminate the disadvantages of Jiangxi, and establish a little achievement in seeking governance. How dare you talk about it?" Be polite for a while.Zichong went to the case first, admired the hundreds of pots of chrysanthemums, and said to Tianqi: "It's been about ten days, and the chrysanthemums have bloomed so beautifully. When I came here on Chongjiu, there were only a few pots, and the variety was very thick. It can be said to be perfect today." Tianqi said: "Ziweng sees which pot is good, you can choose and choose, and send someone to the office in the evening, you can enjoy it day and night, and help Mr. Qingxing." Zichong said: "Thank you. There are a lot of chrysanthemums in Fushu, only this kind of blue flowers and white spots is missing, but I don't know what the name of this kind is?" Ji Qing said: "This kind is called Blue Sky and White Sun, and it is a species in Hainan. There is no such flower. This is a late bloomer brought from Guangdong to Beijing, and then from Beijing to this place. There are four pots in total. Ziweng loves this flower, so I sent two pots tonight. Please accept it as a favor." Zi Chong He said, "How can I repay you for accepting this elegant intention?" Ji Qing said, "What's the matter, it's too polite." When I was young, I made tea.Zichong sipped his tea and said with a smile, "This pavilion is full of beautiful paintings on the walls, which makes people's eyes open when they read it." Tianqi took advantage of the situation and begged him to do calligraphy.Zi Chong generously agreed, without refusing, and swiped at the guest, and all the couplets in the middle hall were written in an instant.He is handsome and handsome, which is quite the essence of Cai Junmo.When Tianqi saw it, he secretly rejoiced and said: This is a false fate.With a smile, he said to Zichong: "Ziweng's Dharma book is indeed worthy of its name. Although it brought Junmo back to life, it is nothing more than that. It will be cherished as a treasure in late life." Zichong laughed: "Exceeding the reward, I’m ashamed, but what my brother embraces is a kind of meaning that others abandon me. Nowadays, most fashionable people write about Su Huang, and my brother thinks it’s too vulgar, so I write Cai. In fact, I wrote Yu Shinan that day, and I worked hard for more than ten years. It is very easy to change from Yu to Cai. Because the characters of these two gentlemen are full of delicate bones, which are hard to chew. It is not like Suhuangmi Sanjia and Huaying Tailu. The brother's wish, I thought To be a man with withered mountains and forests, he has absolutely no desire to be an official. So when he writes a few words, he doesn't want to show his face too much. The fault is that his grandfather is an elegant person, and he will never show his ugliness." Tianqi said: "Mr. Gao Shi, with this kindness, we two ordinary officials can cleanse themselves from it, and it is considered a good encounter in a lifetime." Zi Chong said a few more words humbly, and the wine and dishes had already been served.Naturally, Zi Chong took the seat, with Tianqi at the top and Jiqing at the bottom, accompanying each other on the left and right.While drinking wine, talking about the copybooks, Tianqi said: "Cai Junmo's calligraphy is not very popular in the world." Zichong said: "Who says it is not? I searched for several years, but only got five. Six kinds. The best is "Huafang Zhai Ji" written by Ouyang Wenzhong on behalf of him. The style of writing is free, which can be the crown of several kinds, and the rest are just ordinary." Tianqi laughed and said: "If Jun Moruo is here, please ask him today Wouldn't it be a pleasure to ask him to write a "Preface to the Pavilion of Tengwang" when we were having a banquet at the banquet in the Tengwang Pavilion?" Zichong laughed and said, "You are really stupid. You will die for a thousand years. Man, is there any way to bring him back to life? Besides, even if he is resurrected, what right do we have to order him to write the Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng? I'm fantasizing." Ji Qing also echoed with a smile: "What Ziweng said is true, our old Xiantai may have Ye Fajing's ingenious technique of absorbing Li Beihai, otherwise how could he say such absurd words. "Tianqi didn't argue with the two of them, but just gave food and wine with a smile.Zi Chong praised the ingenious way of eating Chinese and Western dishes, and said that Cantonese dishes are rich and delicious, and the same dish has five flavors, and the music is perfect.Zichong's drinking capacity is very large, but when he meets Tianqi, he is also as big as a lake and a sea.This will make Jiqing feel tired.Jiqing's quantity is in the middle and low, and today I am with such a distinguished guest, but I dare not stop drinking, I only drank a dozen cups, and I can't hold it anymore.Fortunately, Tianqi is a loyal person, and couldn't bear to see him make a fool of himself, so he begged Zichong for him, exempting him from the comparison, and drinking with him alone.Seeing that he was drunk, he smiled and said to Zichong: "Just now when Cai Junmo wrote the "Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng", sir thought I was talking nonsense. If there is such a thing, would you like to read it?" Zichong Hearing this, he jumped up immediately, took Tianqi's hand and asked: "It must be that there is such a treasure in the grandfather's mansion, no matter how late it is, it will be a feast for the eyes." Tianqi smiled and said: "Sir, please sit down." , please don’t be too busy, listen to me to tell you slowly.” Zi Chong sat down as usual and listened quietly.Tianqi talked calmly: "This treasure is not owned by the sovereign right now, but it is a family heirloom of my uncle. My uncle has passed away, and this thing is now in the hands of my aunt." Zi Chong asked hurriedly: " Is Aunt Ling now in Nanchang? But in Guangdong?" Tianqi said: "It's a coincidence, my aunt has just come to Nanchang from Shanghai. And this inkblot is still late..." At this point, Zi Chong hurriedly stopped: "This late-born late-born person is really hard to hear. According to my opinion, we will all avoid the word late and call each other brothers." Xu and Xu laughed and said, "Since Ziweng has an order, we just follow it." " Tianqi continued: "This ink book is the image of my uncle who was looking for it a few days ago, and I dug it out from under the box. The late student..." Speaking of this, he changed his words: "Brother saw it, and I can't bear to let it go , intending to ask for it from my aunt. But there is some reason in it, and I am embarrassed to open my mouth." Zi Chong hurriedly asked: "Why is it not a post, or is it an ink stain?" Tianqi said: "If it is a post, it is not surprising Yes. Didn’t Brother Cai just say, please Cai Junmo to write in handwriting?” Zichong heard this, jumped up unconsciously, took Tianqi’s hand, and immediately wanted to go to his house, opening his eyes.Tianqi said: "Okay, I'll go with you now." Then he ordered the carriage to be harnessed, and the carriage was harnessed when he was young.The two got into the car hand in hand.Jiqing sent them to Your Excellency, but went back to take care of everything.

Zichong followed Tianqi to the house and let him sit in the living room.Tianqi ran to the inner room to take out the ink, and asked Zi Chong to look at it. As soon as Zi Chong turned the page, he applauded unconsciously, and said with a smile: "You look so bright, it is undoubtedly an authentic work. It is rare that it is preserved so well. , there was no damage." After finishing speaking, he read carefully, read the main text, and then looked at the inscription and postscript, and said to Tianqi: "Not only the ink marks are true, but even the inscription and postscript are not fake." Look at it Go, saw the last postscript, and said in surprise: "Who is this Ms. Qianyun? I see that the paper and ink are still new, so there must be no doubt that she is a person today. I wonder if Brother Boxi recognizes this person?" Tianqi smiled Said: "Not only do you know him, but you are also related to Jiajia with your brother." After hearing this, Zichong immediately expressed a sincere attitude.He asked again: "What is your relationship with Your Excellency? My brother still needs to learn." Tianqi said: "Qianyun is the cousin of the house, the son-in-law of the first uncle, and the master of this ink." After hearing this, Zichong heard this. Words, unconsciously bowed his head and pondered for a moment.He asked again: "Since this post is in the mansion, my cousin would have expected to live here." Tianqi laughed and said, "Not bad." Zi Chong sighed, "I didn't expect there to be such a talented woman in Nanchang City, little brother." She can be regarded as a frog in a well. Looking at her inscription and postscript, not only the calligraphy is beautiful, but also the writing is elegant. The ancients said that they are not good at Jinshi, but only their cousin is enough. I am afraid that today’s Jinshi may not have her handwriting. But I don’t know... " When Zi Chong said this, he stopped unconsciously, and refused to go straight on, as if he had an air of embarrassment.Tianqi understood what he meant early on, so he said for him: "But I don't know if he ever left the cabinet or was hired by others? Did Zi Weng ask these two sentences?" Zi Chong's words were exposed by him, and he simply He looked old and smiled and said, "My lord is a bright mirror hanging high, so you can guess right away. In this case, please ask and answer yourself." Tianqi said: "Not only have you never left the court, but you are also a boudoir." Zi Chong heard that These twelve characters seem to be filled with joy upon hearing Juntian Guangyue, with a look of hope and satisfaction.Then he said to Tianqi: "Brothers are building a mansion for the first time, so we should not be so presumptuous. But we think that the whole family is good, and it is not surprising that men and women socialize, so brothers dare to do this. Such a disrespectful request. My brother admires his cousin so much. Talented women are hard to come by, and now they are lucky. Can you please come out and let the brothers bow in front of the court and talk about their admiration. It is rude and presumptuous, but I also hope to learn from them. Yuan." Speaking of this, he bowed deeply to Tianqi first.Tianqi couldn't return the courtesy, but he laughed in his heart: You bookworm fell into my trap today.Then he replied with a smile: "What's wrong with that! Besides, she gave up her cousin to study and be polite, and she is definitely not like a village child. If the old man wants to see her, she will never refuse to see her. But in this front hall, it is not very convenient. , please ask Ziweng to go to the inner room of the brother, and the brother can meet and talk with the cousin. But I ask for forgiveness for everything, if she speaks inappropriately, I hope she will forgive me." Zi Chong smiled and said: "You are too polite, we will come here soon Let's go inside." Tianqi said: "Okay." As he spoke, he led the way ahead and led Zi Chong to the landlord's room.Seeing the gorgeous furnishings in the house, it's really unique.Tianqi asked him to sit down on the nanmu chair, took the hookah, asked Zichong to smoke, then went out slowly, after a while, the same lady came in.Zi Chong hurriedly put down the cigarette bag, stood up, and made a deep bow first.At that time, women did not have the gift of bowing, so they were only blessed.Tianqi hurriedly introduced him: "This is Mr. Ling Zichong, a well-known scholar in the south of the Yangtze River. This one is Ms. Xie Qianyun, my cousin, who can also be regarded as a talented person from Lingqiao. You two can talk about literature and art, and about calligraphy. You don't need to be bound by male and female appearances." When Zi Chong listened to Tian Qi's introduction, he made the two of them a pair, and he couldn't express the joy in his heart, so he hurriedly let Ms. Xie sit up.No matter how willing Qianyun was, she just sat on a chair next to the small coffee table and said, "Mr. is a guest, how dare the female students take your seat. Please don't be too polite, sir." Zi Chong had to sit down as usual.Look at Qianyun wearing a green woolen jacket and a blue satin skirt, very elegantly dressed.There was no blush or powder on the face, but it brought out a quiet and gentle look.As soon as we met, we knew that she was not a vulgar woman.At this time, Zi Chong wanted to find a few words to strike up a conversation with Qian Yun, but he couldn't find any words in his eagerness.Qianyun also just lowered her head, unwilling to speak easily.The two were speechless, Tianqi had no choice but to match them up, and said with a smile: "Mr. Ling saw the cousin's handwriting just now, and he agreed very much. He said that you are a talented woman with excellent calligraphy and got the essence of Cai Junmo, so I did my best. I respectfully want to have a talk with my cousin. This can be regarded as the fate of writing, so you don’t have to be polite." Qianyun was about to reply, but Zi Chong had a topic, but he said first: "My calligraphy is not good, today I have to pay my respects to Ms. Hua John, suddenly open your mind. Ms. Jue learns from Cai, and she has a wonderful way of retaining her appearance. It is much higher than that of me who imitates Cai. Therefore, without presumptuousness, I invite Brother Xu to introduce me in person in front of the lady. It's a great honor not to give up." Qianyun said: "Mr. I'm ashamed to be honored. Mr. Kuang is a well-known scholar in the south of the Yangtze River. When students followed their father in office, they had to read Mr.'s great works. Know how to write All excellent, the best in Changzhou. Who is the student, how dare you compare with Mr.? Although it is a lot of painstaking efforts for Mr. to reward the younger generation, but the students do not know how much they are. The ink-stained postscript is directly polluting the law of celebrities Book. I still feel ashamed and regretful when I mention it, why did you give me such a compliment?” Zi Chong listened to her babbling, and said everything, and praised himself. feeling.The two talked about the origin of calligraphy for a long time, and the same school of using brushes to form characters.Qianyun answers every question, and sometimes the insight she sends out is even more superb than Zichong.Zi Chong was so convinced that he was about to fall under Shiliu's skirt almost immediately.Just because it was getting late and it was inconvenient to sit for a long time, he left his brother and sister and went back to Fu's Office.

The next day, a special envoy was sent to invite Xu Taizun with a big card, and he went to Fu's office to discuss important matters.When Jiqing heard this, as if he had received an imperial decree, he dared not be negligent, and immediately called for a carriage, wearing only plain clothes, and went to see Zichong.Tianqi asked him where he was going, but he lied to himself, saying that he was visiting a friend and came back when he was young.Tianqi was amused in his heart, saying that you are such a ghost, and you refused to explain to me when you saw Zi Chong go.You have to know that Zi Chong is not working for my family, and he can't find you. Come back and see how he can lie to me.Jiqing went for a long time before coming back.He didn't even enter the door of his own house, and went all the way to Tianqi's bedroom.Fortunately, Tianqi never went out, as soon as he met him, he invited An Daoxi.Tianqi was surprised and said: "Where does the joy come from?" Ji Qing said: "My lord, it's about to be good or bad, isn't it gratifying?" Tianqi laughed and said: "We are poor, how can we get good or bad? Don't make fun of people." Ji Qing said: "How dare the Beifu make fun of the adults? Now I have a good chance, just now I saw that friend was sent by Master Ling. According to him, Master Ling was in the mansion yesterday Looking at the post, I have to meet Ling's cousin, Miss Xie. He believes that she is a lady with both talents and looks. This spring, he broke the strings and has not renewed it until now. Either he has talent but looks, or he has looks but no talent It's rare for his cousin to have both, so he is willing to hire him as his wife. To be an Iceman in Tetobei Mansion, isn't this a perfect match, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?" Tianqi said in displeasure after hearing this. : "What kind of opportunity is this? Although my brother has no status, he still can't exchange his cousin for an errand. Please ask him to find another wife, but this can't be done. Besides, Cousin She has a loving relative, and I am a cousin. How can you do it completely? Even if you want to, it will be useless." When Ji Qing heard Tianqi's resolute refusal, he immediately turned pale with panic, as if he had lost his treasure.I saw that he was neither good for standing nor good for sitting, and he didn't dare to answer suddenly, and couldn't bear to retreat in response, he couldn't stop peeking at Tianqi's face with his two eyes that seemed nearsighted but not nearsighted.大概是看不十分清楚，却又不敢逼近面前去看。天麒见他这种卑鄙不堪、热衷已极的样子，又是气，又是好笑，索性装出冷若冰霜的模样，故意叫他可望而不可即。二人彼此木了一会儿，天麒又催他道：“大哥请便吧，兄弟也要出门拜客去了。”际清到此时，实在忍不住了，走至天麒面前，双膝跪下，央告道：“好大人，好弟弟，请你念同盟之情，替卑府愚兄转一转面子吧。”天麒一手将他拉起，大笑道：“岂有此理。这真可笑极了，从来婚姻的事，只有男女两家拜求冰人的，哪有冰人反倒跪在地下替人家求亲的？这种现象，也算从来未有之奇了。”此时际清只抱定了宗旨，无论你怎样挖苦刻薄，我全都忍受，只是这门亲事，必须要为提成。Why do you think?原来是子冲许了愿，应许这门婚姻如果由他保成，不出两个月，必叫他到九江府本任。际清有了这大希望，岂有不尽力之理。在他想着此事一说便成，天麒既入仕途，哪有不想升官之理。如今子冲便是抚台的灵魂，有许多人想拿自己女儿去巴结还巴结不上。现在他求上门来，不过是天麒的表妹，这种顺水人情难道还不会做吗？哪知天麒另有打算：头一样不能叫子冲太看容易了，将来过门后便没有甚大价值；第二样这个人情，不能完全中在际清身上，必须子冲当面恳托自己，方有商量余地。有这两种原因，所以迎头把际清碰回去。不料际清用软磨手段，竟自屈膝哀求，天麒也只得拉起来笑道：“你暂且先不要心急，等有机会，我先同家舅母商议一番。如果她老人家乐意，我又何苦不赞成呢？”际清听他有了活动口气，说不尽心中快活，又撺掇天麒：“今天晚上便同令舅母老太太商议。”天麒道：“你忙的是什么？这不是一言半语便能成的事。”际清不敢说了。

过了两天，天麒尚无回话。子冲那边，又派人来请际清。际清无法，只得再向天麒领教。天麒道：“昨晚已同家舅母商议，她老人家的意思尚在犹豫不定。因为子冲是续弦，他的年纪又略大一点。舍表妹今年才十九岁，差不多大着一半。因此老人家心里不十分惬意。后来允许同舍表妹再商议一番。如果她本人肯其从全，此事便有做成的希望了。”际清听了，连忙上院去回复子冲。子冲是一个高识的人，这一点闷葫芦，他焉能打不破，心说这个面子，必须中在天麒身上方能成功。等际清走了，他便一五一十全对铭抚台说明，托抚台做媒，把天麒请了来当面说。本来旗人的脾气，对于这婆婆妈妈的事专门好管，又兼子冲断弦，他很想早早替他成全一门婚姻。只因子冲条件太苛，实在无处去物色。如今他自己说有了中意的人，便不觉欢喜得眉飞色舞，满口应承道：“我立刻便替你说合。”随叫过文巡捕冯贵瑜来，叫他拿着自己的片子，去请徐天麒徐大人。贵瑜哪敢怠慢，登时骑上马，直奔徐天麒家来。天麒正同际清在卧室磋商此事，家人金顺上来回道：“现在院上巡捕冯老爷，要见老爷有要事面谈。”天麒连忙迎至前厅。贵瑜见面请安，笑道：“大人在公馆，巧极了。”说着将片子取出，呈上说：“大帅派卑职来请大人即刻到院，有事面商。请大人这就发轿才好。”天麒道：“有劳有劳。兄弟这就去，请老哥先行一步。”贵瑜先走了。天麒立时便喊套车。到了抚署，铭中丞特别优待，把他让到自己内书房中，沏上最好的茶来，同他对坐谈心。又预先声明随便喝茶，随便吃烟，吩咐长班将自己的水烟袋捧出来，请徐大人用。天麒真是受宠若惊，反倒闹得坐立不稳。铭新笑道：“老哥安坐。兄弟有几句密切的话，对你谈一谈。”天麒道：“大帅有何吩咐，职道洗耳恭听。”铭新道：“不是别的，兄弟幕中的凌先生，大约老哥总认识了。他自今年春天，抱鼓盆之戚，膝下一儿一女无人照应。我们做朋友的看着实在可怜。兄弟每想替他觅一佳偶，无奈凌先生又不肯俯就，他的意思，非才貌双全者，宁可终身不续。寻了半年哪里有这样凑巧的。今天凌先生忽对我说，老哥令表妹谢女士相貌端丽，写作俱佳，堪称一位才女。意思是要想高攀，已经托许守作伐，尚无回音。兄弟想，才子佳人，有美必合，情愿也加入冰人之数，求老哥委婉达意于令舅母太夫人，赐以金诺。兄弟愿帮助凌先生，以玉镜台为聘，成就此千载难得的良缘，想来老哥必然可以为力了。”天麒道：“职道表妹蒙大帅为作大宾，荣幸已极，焉有不愿之理。况凌先生以名士大儒，居然肯偶及村女，便是职道表妹也无愧当代孟光，这更是一时的佳话。前天许守作伐，职道舅母尚无成见。偏是表妹谢倩云，对于此门亲事十分满意。认为所适得人，这也是惺惺惜惺惺，由文字中引出来的妙事。”说着又将前天看帖会面的话述了一遍。铭新由座上跳起来，鼓掌大笑道：“妙哉妙哉！我说子冲这般热心呢，原来他二人已经目成，这就难怪了。看起来，令表妹也无愧美人慧眼，能够认识英雄，算得巾帼中的特色了。既然男女同意，还有什么问题？兄弟同许守做大宾，你老哥做主婚人。明天日期很好，便可书写年庚，放过定聘。”天麒完全答应了。辞别中丞，回到公馆中，先同许际清言明。际清自然喜出望外，得与大帅同做冰人，真正体面已极。天麒又把一切情形，说与李妈妈倩云知道，母女二人自然也是格外欢喜。

第二天在门前悬灯结彩，所有阖城的文武官员，一面到院上道喜，一面来徐公馆致贺。天麒际清两人，早早地到院上去。铭新留他二人在署中吃喜面，子冲也出来作陪，再三致谢，呼天麒为老姻兄。吃罢饭，铭中丞特替子冲代备了十六式头面首饰，俱是珍珠钻石真金之类，约值五六千金，作为聘礼。随着年庚八字，彼此换过。子冲又坐着中丞的马车，前去拜见岳母李妈妈。真是天外飞来，平白得了这样阔绰的一位女婿，这也是她当日援救倩云，默默无形中赏给一宗酬劳。倩云落落大方，并不躲避。夫妻二人彼此谈了几句客气话，方才告辞回院。过了几天，便托际清来说，要在冬月十二日举行结婚典礼。女家也完全允许了。天麒又叫裁缝赶做衣裙，在银楼中定制首饰，上海带来的妆奁也一宗一件地收拾出来，通计这一份嫁妆也值四五千两。天麒牺牲上万的银子，替人家做成这一对佳偶，在谢倩云可算意外遭逢，在徐天麒却是别有目的。这一篇哑谜，唯有他二人知晓。子冲是贪娶才女，并可胜过那一部蔡书。际清是但求做官，可以早到九江现任。铭中丞倒是为朋友一片热心。其余各官僚，不过趁热闹巴结上司。到了过门的头一天，天麒与倩云又密谈了许久工夫。倩云道：“哥哥请放心，我自有两全之道。既能使你完全达到目的，也决不叫子冲受着一点嫌疑。”天麒再三称谢。若问两全之道怎样做法，天麒目的能否达到，俱在下回分解。