Soon after Zhu Ping'an arrived, Xu Jie and his wife took the seats at the chairman's table and the birthday banquet officially began. Fine wine and delicious food were placed on the tables in front of everyone one after another. Of course, the symbols of the birthday banquet were also indispensable - birthday peaches and birthday noodles.
The teachers and students were having a great time drinking and chatting.
After Xu Jie offered three cups of opening wine and sprinkled some dog food, the students began to wish their teacher's wife a happy birthday and present birthday gifts. However, Xu Jie made the decision on behalf of his wife and politely declined all the gifts. He waved his hand and had a table placed in the middle of the banquet and brought out the four treasures of the study.
The meaning is self-evident.
The students came forward one by one to present poems and lyrics to celebrate the birthday, showing off their talents. For a moment, the banquet became a grand literary event.
When it came to writing poetry and lyrics, everyone present was an expert at it. Beautiful birthday wishes were frequently produced, and praises were voiced continuously.
Among them, the birthday poem written by Zhang Juzheng triggered the first climax of the birthday banquet.
Congratulations to the Pastor's Wife
The East Sea has been throwing chips for years,
The human life span is extended by three thousand.
Let me make a prayer for Mount Song with you.
Beidou and Nanji are side by side.
Zhang Juzheng's birthday poem was full of fairy spirit and had beautiful meaning. It indirectly praised the harmonious and equal relationship between Xu Jie and his wife, and was unanimously praised by everyone. Mrs. Xu, who was very frugal with words at the birthday banquet, also smiled and said "good".
Next, everyone came forward in order of their seats to compose poems to celebrate the birthday. When it was Zhu Ping'an's turn, Xu Fan, the eldest son of the Xu family, stepped forward and interrupted.
"Zihou, if you can write a birthday poem that will make everyone applaud, you can be exempted from the three glasses of wine you have to drink for being late today. However, if you can't do it, the three glasses of wine will become six. I know that you can't drink much, so I came up with this idea to help you. How about it, brotherly, right?"
Young Master Xu suddenly appeared as if out of nowhere, patted Zhu Ping'an on the shoulder, winked at him and smiled.
"Brother Shi, you are really a brother..."
Zhu Ping'an pulled the corner of his mouth and said something from between his teeth. In this kind of situation and at this time, it is impossible to refuse.
"Why are you being so polite? We are all good brothers. Oh, by the way, you can't let people think that I am taking care of you too much. That will not be good for you or for me. How about this, I will give you some tea time. Come on, Zihou, write quickly."
Young Master Xu laughed and thrust the brush into Zhu Ping'an's hand without allowing him to refuse. Then he poured himself a cup of tea and gulped down a big gulp. Then he apologized but smiled like a dog's tail flower and said, "Oh, sorry Zihou, I accidentally drank half a cup in one gulp..."
“Brother Shi, don’t choke…” Zhu Ping’an’s mouth twitched.
Seeing this, Xu Fan smiled even more brightly.
Zhu Ping'an is very clear about his alcohol tolerance. If he really drinks six glasses of wine, he will have to go home lying down.
Then the only thing left is to write a birthday poem that will impress everyone.
But
It is not difficult to write a birthday poem, but it is very difficult to write a birthday poem that will impress everyone.
Moreover, with Zhang Juzheng's poem in front, the difficulty is even greater.
So.
Since the conventional path is not easy to take, we have no choice but to take an unconventional path.
Zhu Ping'an held the brush, sorted out his thoughts, and began to conceive in this direction. Almost at the same time, a birthday poem by Zheng Banqiao, one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou in the Qing Dynasty, came to Zhu Ping'an's mind.
It's like giving you a pillow just when you're sleepy.
Zhu Ping'an's heart moved, okay, I'll use you.
The idea is set.
So.
All units.
Notice.
I, Zhu Ping'an, am going to show off.
Zhu Pingan took the brush and dipped it in ink. After writing the title "Happy Birthday to Teacher's Wife", he continued to write the two words of the main text on another line:
"What to do"
However, when these two words came out, the classmates who were watching around all looked at each other in surprise.
"Naihe" means "what to do, deal with", and this word is not a positive, festive, or blessing word. It is a negative word of frustration and helplessness. How can this word be used in a birthday poem
Could it be that the top scholar was angry with Master Xu and was deliberately trying to annoy him? !
No way. Although Young Master Xu's approach was a bit unreasonable, the top scholar was too petty. It was just a few glasses of wine. Was it necessary to throw a tantrum like that
Besides, what kind of occasion is this? Zhu Ping'an must have been kicked in the head by a donkey for showing such a temper in such an occasion.
We all know very well that Master Xu loves Zhu Ping'an very much and takes good care of him in the court, which makes us very envious. In our hearts, we even blame the teacher for being partial to him. However, how did Zhu Ping'an repay his teacher? He even wrote such an unlucky word "Naihe" out of anger at the birthday party of his teacher's wife. Zhu Ping'an's conscience must have been eaten by a dog.
Many of the students who were watching were angry and blamed Zhu Ping'an.
Zhang Juzheng was also slightly surprised, but his surprise was different from others, to be exact, he was curious. Zhang Juzheng did not think that Zhu Ping'an would get angry and lose his temper, he was just curious about how Zhu Ping'an could write a birthday celebration poem starting with "what to do".
"Ahem... Zihou, you..."
Xu Fan, who was drinking tea and counting time nearby, was so surprised when he saw the two words "Naihe" written by Zhu Ping'an that he spat out his tea.
Zhang Siwei behind Zhu Pingan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and smiled, Zihou, you are here again...
"Ahem, Zihou, why did your hand slip?"
Wang Shizhen was so concerned that he was confused. When he saw the word "helpless" written by Zhu Ping'an, he was not only worried for Zhu Ping'an, but also quietly stepped forward and tugged at the corner of Zhu Ping'an's clothes, and made an excuse for Zhu Ping'an with a smile.
However, Wang Shizhen was not good at lying, and he made an excuse for Zhu Ping'an, which made him blush.
Slip of hand
You are so bold to say that. Try sliding your hand. You can only slide one stroke at most. How can you slide out two words
When the onlookers heard the excuse Wang Shizhen made for Zhu Ping'an, they were all speechless.
Zhu Ping'an turned around and quietly winked at Wang Shizhen with his right eye. Wang Shizhen was stunned by Zhu Ping'an's wink, then he suddenly realized something and shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. This guy Zihou was trying to show off again.
Amid the criticizing gazes of the crowd, Zhu Ping'an took the brush and dipped it in ink, then wrote the two words "Naihe".
What?!
He wrote "Naihe" again! What is Zhu Pingan trying to do? ! !
Is he crazy
When everyone saw Zhu Ping'an wrote another "Naihe", their eyes popped out of their heads in surprise. Those with heart problems even covered their chests with their hands.
Zihou, what are you trying to do
Xu Fan held the teacup and stared at Zhu Pingan in a daze, his face full of confusion. He was slightly surprised just now, but now he was greatly shocked.
Wang Shizhen was much calmer now. He and Zhang Siwei stood behind Zhu Ping'an, watching Zhu Ping's preparations leisurely.