According to Ning Yi's previous plan, he originally planned to go directly to Yushan Academy after a lap outside, but he was soaked all over, so he had to fold back to change his clothes. It was already the first ten days of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, and it was uncomfortable to go home all the way after soaking wet, and my physical fitness did not necessarily improve much. It was estimated that I would catch a cold tomorrow. Man, that is the concubine of Qin's hometown who has met several times.
Ning Yi went out to exercise, and naturally he would not choose the direction leading to the bustling city. Of course, he was most familiar with the street where he often came to play chess with Qin Lao. Old Qin's concubine was named Yunniang. She was in her thirties. She was also a woman in her early years. In the middle, I can also say a few poems to Qin Lao. At this time, I met on the road, that Yunniang was dressed as a peasant woman in plain clothes and Jingchai. She carried a rattan basket in her hand, which contained some fresh fruits and vegetables just picked from the nearby fields. Seeing Ning Yi, she was surprised.
After a little greeting, Yunniang asked what happened, Ning Yi pointed to the Qinhuai River not far away: "It fell into the river." Yunniang smiled, and then she didn't ask any more, just let Ning Yi followed her to the house on the side: "It's windy in the autumn, so my son walks back like this. I'm afraid he will catch the cold tomorrow. Since Master Ning is a friend of the master, don't be polite. The master is also at home at this time... Oh, yesterday He also mentioned that Young Master hasn't played chess in the past few days."
Ning Yi and the old Qin were playing chess in the nearby streets, only knowing that the other party lived here, but they had never been there. At this time, following Yuniang in the door, she saw the old man in the living room who was looking at a scroll of ancient slips. His demeanor at this time was serious and serious, even faintly revealing an authoritative majesty, which was quite different from the demeanor when he set up a chess booth by the river. Seemingly dumbfounded, Yun Niang walked over with a smile. Before she could speak, he nodded. After all, it was clear at a glance what was the most important thing to do right now.
"Let Xiaohong prepare hot water, Yunniang, go and get a set of Dalang's clothes... Haha, little friend Liheng, what is going on with you?"
The old man burst into laughter just after the business was arranged. In his laughter, there was a schadenfreude as if he had won a good hand in playing chess. In fact, playing chess these days can be regarded as familiar. On weekdays, the old man often called him Liheng boy unceremoniously. , It was probably because he saw him in a state of embarrassment that he smiled and called him a little friend, but his expression was quite happy. Ning Yi also smiled helplessly and spread out his hands. After all, the other party's concubine was present, and he couldn't say casually, "You old man is gloating."
Compared with the vast Su family compound in Jiangning city, the Qin family's house is not big, and its wealth is naturally not comparable, but it can be regarded as a good wealthy family. The well-organized, full-fledged house, full of the aroma of books and life, has a solid foundation that makes people feel at ease. Although Yunniang went out to pick fruits and vegetables in the morning, in fact, there were several servants and servants in this family, and a family that could afford several servants was financially good.
Old Qin's first wife was a fairly easy-going and amiable woman. She used to be a peasant woman, but she didn't have the stingy or mean character of an ordinary peasant woman. Now in her fifties, she manages the house on weekdays, serving melons and fruits. Just now, Ning Yi saw that the abandoned garden where Yun Niang picked the fruits and melons was reclaimed by Mrs. Qin and her family, and Mr. Qin himself probably did it. Perhaps it was this temperament that managed the family in such an orderly manner, and the relationship between Mrs. Qin and Yunniang was good. Such a husband and wife could probably be regarded as a model family under polygamy.
After Ning Yi took a hot bath and put on new clothes, Mrs. Qin looked up and down at his dress and liked it very much: "Master, Ning Gongzi wears this dress, but it is somewhat similar to Dalang." Ning Yi looked at the clothes, it was indeed the style of a young man, and the fabric was new. I thought it was the clothes of Qin's old son. The old man has two sons, both out of town. Hearing what the lady said, Qin Lao nodded, and then asked why Ning Yi fell into the river. Ning Yi told the unfortunate things that happened before, and the old man laughed again.
"You kid, you are innocent, it's really hateful."
"That's too much of a rake..."
"Haha... But... let's go back and forth? Is there an allusion to this sentence?"
"..." It's not good to talk to a learned person. It's okay to ask about allusions. When playing chess, Ning Yi explained it with a smile, and then only said: "It's a long story." After breakfast, I greeted Qin Lao and Ning Yi with Yunniang. During the banquet, we talked about Ning Yi's first few days of courses in Yushan Academy. For Qin Lao, Ning Yi is purely a rookie when it comes to teaching again. Naturally, he could not help laughing and scolding Ning Yi for misunderstanding his children, and then he talked about the Mid-Autumn Festival.
"Puyuan's poetry... The Pu family's six boats in a row are quite interesting, but the people who go there are probably not very talented in poetry. If it is said that many talented people are flocking to it, it is still the Pan family's water-stopping poetry after all. meeting… "
"Oh, talented... the kind that is very talented?"
"Haha, what do you think about big talents and small talents? It's hard to say. Poetry always has some talents. Every year at the Mid-Autumn Festival Poetry Festival, there are always a few good poems coming out from Zhishui Academy. Those who have talent and desire to learn, are always willing to take the path over there..."
On the Mid-Autumn Festival night in Qinhuai, talented people and beautiful women sing, there are many poetry festivals, large and small, and there are often some invisible competitions between each poetry festival. One poetry festival produces good poems, and another poetry festival appears. Better yet, it's often hyped that night, and the story goes on for months or even years to come. Of course, there are also the hype of various merchants and even the government behind the scenes, but in any case, Qinhuaihe's reputation is set off in such an atmosphere.
Puyuan Poetry Club and Zhishui Poetry Club are one of the most influential poetry clubs that night. Although Puyuan Poetry Club is called Puyuan, it is actually composed of six large boats that float on the Qinhuai River all night. , drink and recite poetry, watch fireworks and lights on both sides of the river, and there will be various performances on board.
The Pu family was originally a wealthy businessman, but the status of the businessman was low. After he became rich, he wanted to rely on the direction of the literati. Unfortunately, such a thing would not be something that could be done in a few years or ten years. There have been a few talented literati, who are slightly better than the Su family, but they are still not a scholarly family in the eyes of the world. The Puyuan Poetry Society is famous for its grand, luxurious and lively on the Qinhuai River. People with a business background or connections similar to the Pu family, such as Xue Jin and Su Taner, join in the fun. If there is a self-proclaimed scholar who writes poems, the other half is used to build relationships and discuss business. The quality of the poems varies. The most luxurious poetry club, but it is incomparable with the top few poetry clubs in terms of style.
The Zhishui Poetry Club is a real gathering of top talents in the Qinhuai area. The Pan family that hosts the Poetry Club is a real scholarly family, three generations of Hanlin. This generation Pan Mingchen is a Hanlin bachelor and also a minister of the Ministry of Rites. The Poetry Club held by his family has always been It is flocking for many students who are interested in seeking fame. Of course, if you really want to be eligible to participate in the poetry society, you must have a certain talent or background. Except for some famous talents who can get invitations, every Mid-Autumn Festival Before the festival, there were also many talented people who came to Pan Mansion to post famous posts and their poems in order to gain favor. In addition to this, many famous prostitutes in brothels are also proud of being invited to participate in the Shishui Poetry Society, which is completely different from the meaning of the Puyuan Poetry Society who spends a lot of money to invite people every year.
"Since you're ready to participate, do you have any poems prepared by little friend Liheng? There are also a few chess friends in the Pan family. If you are interested, you can go and ask for an invitation."
After Mr. Qin finished speaking, he looked at Ning Yi across the table, but Ning Yi smiled and shook his head: "I don't know poetry, just go to Puyuan to see the excitement."
He refused to take it lightly, and Mr. Qin couldn't say anything else. After breakfast, the sun was already high outside, so Ning Yi had to leave and go to Yushan Academy. Beside Qin Lao, he asked with a smile, "Master, does this Young Master Ning really understand poetry?"
"What do you think, Xiao Yuner?"
Yunniang blinked: "A lie?"
"Haha, I don't know if he will. If he said it like that in the first few days, I would believe it. Now, it's hard to say." Qin Lao shook his head and smiled, "I In this life, I have read a lot of people, and I have also seen young people who are famous and famous, or who are really talented and learned. Some are really learned, some are peaceful and upright according to the way of Confucius and Mencius, and they are modest and courteous. But he is really talented, and he is always amazed. But no matter what, these are just the same thing, but only this kid from the Ning family really makes people unable to understand his thoughts."
"When I first played chess with him, I felt that his sword was slanted, and every time he acted aggressively, he always made people think. I just thought that he was a young man with a flamboyant personality and a quick mind, but he didn't talk too much. But after playing for a long time, he realized that his chess game is very good and strange. He was not bound by rules at all. After chatting for a while, he also felt that although this kid from the Ning family spoke casually, he was calm and dilute on the inside. The thought-provoking statement sounds novel, but it is not far from the avenue."
"I remember a few days ago when he mentioned that he was going to teach in a school. He mentioned a few words casually. Teaching is not to teach people how to do it, it should be to teach people why to do it. This person is so sophisticated, the world and the human heart are very rational. After understanding these things and then knowing how to do it, then he is a true scholar. He said it casually at the time, and if those shallow people heard it, they would make him crazy. A raw hat, but... The truth is indeed this truth. Seeing mountains is mountains, seeing water is water, seeing mountains is not mountains, seeing water is not water, and then back to seeing mountains is mountains and seeing water is water, that is I understand the book. Well, don't spread his words too much, otherwise I'm afraid it will cause people some trouble."
"My concubine knows."
"The time we have met is still short, and it is still too early to draw too high a conclusion, but when he was playing chess, he also said a few verses that fit the situation. Those verses are very good, but I have never heard them before. Poetry, saying that he doesn't understand, oh, I don't believe it."
Qin Lao turned around and walked back, and Yunniang followed: "Then why does Young Master Ning keep a low profile, no matter what..."
"That's why I don't understand it, but I understand one thing." Speaking of this, Old Qin frowned slightly, then shook his head and sighed softly, "As you said, Xiaoyun, some young people, even if Talented and learned, you can hide your strengths and bide your time, or you can deliberately hide your clumsiness. You can endure loneliness and endure temptation for a while. This is also a hope that you can achieve more in the future. It is impossible for them to choose to join a family of merchants as their son-in-law before they become famous and established a business. Throughout the ages, how many people can make achievements and build a career as a son-in-law? Well, if he is really talented, it is really a pity... "
Mentioning this, Qin Lao still feels a little regretful. It is normal for a man to have the mind of fame, fortune, or ambition. Judging from the contacts these days, even if Ning Yi has a little ambition, he will not join the businessman. Family. At this time, the wisdom of the people was not yet developed, and the difference between the uneducated and the educated scholar was very easy to see. Let's not talk about whether he is really talented, just talk about people with this kind of talk, who can do anything without starving to death, so why go into the family