Young Lady Wan Ying had some affection for Hou Yuebai. Seeing him suffer a setback, especially after being ridiculed by a servant, she couldn't accept it. She immediately said, "Young Master Hou's question is very poetic, but your answer is unbearably vulgar."
My god, you have a crab, I have a spider, and big brother meets second brother. It's all the same. Why is it that this bullshit number one scholar's answer is unbearably vulgar? He heard that this Wan Ying was a constable, so Lin Wanrong didn't think much of her. With her appearance, he reckoned that she was just someone who relied on her power to intimidate others.
"Big Brother Lin, this doesn't count." A woman's voice came from behind. Lin Wanrong found the voice familiar. He turned his head and saw Jinling's number one scholar, Luo Ning, slowly walking over. Lin Wanrong then remembered that this was her territory. Just now, those fellows were ridiculing her with a poem. This girl was probably hiding in a corner and laughing secretly.
Luo Ning looked at Lin Wanrong with a smile and said, "Big Brother Lin, aren't you also insulting us with this sentence? I can forget about it, but Lady Xiao was also a famous talented woman in the past. Aren't you implicating her too? "She finished speaking with a smile on her face. It seemed that she wanted to see how the Grand Mistress and Lin Wanrong would respond.
"Greetings, Miss Luo." Xiao Yuruo bowed politely. It seemed that these two women had met before, but they weren't familiar with each other.
Luo Ning smiled and said, "Big Sister Xiao doesn't need to be so courteous. On the contrary, this little sister admires big sister for having such a talent under you."
When the Grand Mistress heard Luo Ning call Lin Wanrong 'Big Brother Lin', she seemed to know this Lin San. She also curiously looked at Lin Wanrong. This Lin San had a wide circle of friends. He was acquainted with the Governor's sons and daughters, and seemed to have a deep relationship with them. Who knew how many more secrets he was hiding?
Jinling's number one scholar, Hou Yuebai, was a loyal pursuer of Luo Ning. Seeing that Miss Lo seemed to be very familiar with this Lin San, coupled with the fact that he had just been ridiculed by Lin San, he was afraid that he would leave a bad impression in Miss Lo's heart. He hurriedly said, "Miss Lo, this servant doesn't have much talent. I don't know where he learned his eloquence. Miss Lo doesn't need to bother with him."
Damn it, I'm giving you face, but you don't want it. Lin Wanrong had never had a good impression of talented men and women. Even that indescribably beautiful and talented woman, Luo Ning, couldn't arouse his interest. Why would he be afraid of this bullsh * t number one scholar?
But what Luo Ning said just now was correct. The spider was referring to women. Although that sentence was absolute, it included all the women present, including the Grand Mistress. This Luo Ning was really clever. Just one sentence from Qiaoqiao was enough to put him in a difficult position.
Lin Wanrong had his own plans. He looked at the Grand Mistress and said, "Since that's the case, I'll go with 'Writing all over the body of the phoenix'. This will be an explanation to all the beautiful ladies present."
Hou Yuebai's couplet was in itself an insult. Lin Wanrong's first couplet was scolding back scolding. Although it was ingenious, it wasn't elegant. But this sentence, 'Writing all over the body of the phoenix', was neat and had artistic conception. It raised this couplet to a higher level.
Once this couplet was said, everyone present no longer dared to look down on this servant. Even Lady Wan Ying, who always defended Hou Yuebai, secretly nodded. This servant really had some talent.
Hou Yuebai didn't need to say anything. He felt as if he had eaten two flies. Originally, he wanted to show off his talent. Who knew that once he said one sentence, the other person would say two sentences in return. He had been scolded, and he had even embarrassed himself in front of Lady Luo Ning. He had made wedding clothes for this servant, but he had to suffer in silence. He had to suffer in silence. He was really depressed.
Lin Wanrong's words didn't stop until he shocked everyone to death. In his heart, he was also very proud. These few sentences were the result of his quick wit. Moreover, there were two sentences, one vulgar and one elegant. It could be said that he was in the limelight and was incomparably comfortable.
Luo Ning looked at Lin Wanrong. She thought to herself that she had looked down on him in the past. She only knew that he was a big, big, unscrupulous businessman. That couplet was also learned from somewhere else. She didn't expect that he really had some ability. Just these two couplets were matched in a moment, but the artistic conception was completely different. This person's wit couldn't be underestimated.
Grand Mistress looked at him in surprise. She smiled and said, "Lin San, the people in front of you are all talented men and women of Jin Ling. Don't be disrespectful."
Although she said this, she couldn't hide the smile on her face. She had been in business for many years. Although she had met these noble young ladies a few times, she had never been able to blend into their circle. In the end, it was because her status in business was low. Today, Lin San had shown them his power as soon as he came up. He had indeed gained face for the Xiao Family. How could she not be happy?
To Lin Wanrong, this pair of couplets was pure nonsense. However, he was most proud of the poem he had read to welcome the dragon. "Cannon, boom, boom, boom." This sentence was so imposing. It was a pity that these talented men and women didn't think much of his dog's tail, which had no rhyme at all.
Luo Ning nodded at Lin Wanrong and smiled. She then said to Lady Xiao, "Sister Xiao, you used to be a frequent visitor of our academy. However, ever since you took over the Xiao Family's business, you rarely come here. Today, I will punish you by reciting a poem on behalf of my sisters. It will be a small punishment. By the way, a lot of sisters in the academy are waiting for you. They all want to know how magical that mysterious perfume is. "
This Luo Ning was both threatening and enticing. She really had some tricks up her sleeve. She was indeed worthy of being called the most talented woman in Jinling.
Grand Mistress was also a talented woman. It was just that she had been busy with business and neglected these things. She smiled and said, "Since it is Miss Luo's invitation, Xiao Yuruo would not dare to refuse."
She pondered for a while and slowly recited, "Relying on boredom at night, birds perch on branches in the tranquil wind. It is difficult to confide in others, to speak to the sky and the moon. "
Damn, she was too talented. Lin Wanrong looked at Grand Mistress with admiration. He didn't expect that this young lady could also recite poems. It could be said that she had hidden her skills well. However, there was a hidden bitterness in this poem. It lamented that it was hard to find a soulmate. This Grand Mistress was really thoughtful.
Seeing that he was staring at her, Xiao Yuruo blushed. She glared at him and lowered her head.
When Luo Ning entered the bookstore, Grand Mistress was already in charge of the Xiao Family. The two didn't have much contact. Today, listening to Grand Mistress recite poems, she knew that she was indeed talented. She also admired her in her heart. She held Grand Mistress's hand and said, "I am slow-witted, but I am also willing to be a good friend who can confide in you."
Seeing that Miss Luo was frank and straightforward, Grand Mistress was after all a woman in the prime of her life. Although she was a strong woman in the business world, she was still a woman in the prime of her life. She didn't have many friends. For a moment, she had a good impression of Luo Ning. She immediately held her hand and said, "Miss Luo is too kind. It is also Xiao Yuruo's wish to be able to confide in you."
"Me too, me too." The female constable called Wan Ying, who was pretending to be a poet, quickly came up and held the two women's hands. She said, "Two sisters, this little sister admires you very much. In the future, you must take care of me."
Xiao Yuruo nodded and smiled. She waved to Lin Wanrong. Lin Wanrong gave her a small package.
Grand Mistress took out two small bottles and gave one to Wan Ying. She said, "Miss Wan Ying, this bottle is the rose perfume produced by our Xiao Family. It is suitable for your cheerful and lively character."
Wan Ying took it and sniffed it. Her face showed an intoxicated expression. She happily said, "Sister Xiao Yuruo, is this perfume? Aiya, I have long heard of it. Unfortunately, the quantity is too small. I have never been able to buy it. "
Xiao Yuruo took out another small bottle and gave it to Luo Ning. She said, "Miss Luo, this is our newly produced orchid perfume. It is suitable for your gentle and indifferent temperament. Try it."
Luo Ning opened the bottle cap. A faint orchid fragrance floated over. It was light but not greasy. Luo Ning smiled and nodded. She said, "Thank you, sister." As she said that, she looked at Lin Wanrong. She seemed to know something.
The fact that Lin Wanrong was the maker of this perfume had always been kept a secret. The main reason was to avoid unnecessary trouble. For example, when he was kidnapped by the White Lotus Sect last time, it was because of this that he got into trouble. And Luo Ning seemed to know that this perfume was made by him, so she deliberately looked at him.
Lin Wanrong thought for a moment and understood. It must be that girl, Qiaoqiao, who told her. Rose perfume, as soon as it was made, she gave a bottle to Qiaoqiao. Luo Ning and Qiaoqiao were close friends. She must have seen this perfume.
The Grand Mistress used these two bottles of perfume to bribe Luo Ning and Wan Ying. Lin Wanrong felt his heart ache. These two bottles were worth two hundred taels of silver. Qiaoqiao worked hard in the restaurant for half a day and only made such a small profit. However, he also understood the Grand Mistress's intentions. This was a public relations fee. It must be spent.
Jin Ling's number one scholar, Hou Yuebai, saw the women chattering on the side. The servant named Lin San was happily watching from the side as if there was nothing else for him to do. He had been chasing after Luo Ning for a long time and was embarrassed just now. He was afraid that Luo Ning would ignore him, so he hurriedly said, "Miss Luo, let's go to the Poetry Courtyard."
Miss Wan Ying hurriedly agreed. "Yes, yes. Sister Xiao Yuruo, there are many sisters waiting for us up there."
The women walked up the stairs hand in hand. The Second Talent followed behind the three women. Only the servant, Third Brother Lin, followed behind them with a bundle on his shoulder. He couldn't join in the conversation with the women, and talking to the Second Scholar was like playing the lute to a cow. He simply followed behind them, feeling at ease.
When they reached the top of the stairs, they saw a garden in the distance. Next to the garden was a Refined Abode. When they entered, Lin Wanrong was shocked. There were more than ten women gathered in this Refined Abode. From the way they were dressed, they seemed to be from wealthy families. They must be the daughters of officials. In an instant, there was an endless stream of laughter and chatter.
These women were all lovers of poetry, and all of them recognized the two scholars. They kept greeting them, and there was no lack of bold ones among them. They secretly sent flirtatious glances at the two scholars, and Lin Wanrong felt goosebumps all over her body.
Luo Ning nodded slightly and smiled at the women in the room. "Sisters, there are two main topics for today's gathering. First, we would like to invite Young Master Hou Yuebai to tell us about his travels. "
Hou Yuebai smiled and walked up to the stage. He bowed to everyone and said, "Thank you, Miss Luo, for your generosity. Yuebai is a scholar who learned from his teacher's teachings at a young age. He knows the proverb 'to travel a thousand miles and read ten thousand books'. I've traveled to many provinces in China. The West is Mount Huang, the North is Mount Tai, the South is Wuyi, and the East is Chongming Island. I've seen all of China's sceneries along the way. There are so many beautiful places … "
Hou Yuebai was indeed worthy of being called Jinling's number one scholar. He explained in detail what he had seen along the way, how to travel, how to climb the mountain, and in between, he even recited a few poems at the top of the mountain. In an instant, all the women in the hall listened with great interest. Wan Ying was even more intoxicated by the story. Even the eldest miss and Luo Ning repeatedly nodded, their eyes filled with yearning.
In this era, transportation was inconvenient. These ladies rarely left their houses and never had such an experience. It was natural that they were fascinated by the story.
Lin Wanrong was amused. Hou Yuebai said he had traveled to many provinces, but he had only visited the provinces near Jiangsu. Mount Huang was in Anhui, Mount Tai was in Shandong, and Mount Wuyi was in Fujian. They were all several provinces away from Jiangsu, no more than a thousand miles away. How dare he say he had traveled all of China? It was really funny. It was more accurate to say he was a travel enthusiast.
Hou Yuebai spoke eloquently, describing the famous mountains and great rivers. The women listened with great interest, but Lin Wanrong fell asleep.
Seeing Lin Wanrong's disdainful look, Luo Ning rolled her eyes. When Hou Yuebai finished, she stood up and said with a smile, "Today, besides Childe Hou, there is another distinguished guest. It is the famous Lady Xiao of the Academy. Before Sister Xiao introduces the perfume, can I also ask her to tell me about her feelings when she travels around the world? As far as I know, Sister Xiao has been to many places. "
Xiao Yuruo was here to promote her products. She didn't plan to talk about her travels at all. Besides, although she had been to many places, they were all for business. She couldn't even look at the flowers on horseback, let alone talk about the scenery. Luo Ning was purposely making things difficult for him.
"Lin San, what should we do?" The Grand Mistress said, gritting her teeth. Now there were only the two of them. The feeling of sharing weal and woe came to his heart again.
Lin Wanrong raised her head and glanced at Luo Ning. When she saw the crafty smile on Luo Ning's face, she knew that this girl wanted to make things difficult for her.
'Damn, speech, right? Your third brother was born to make a living with his mouth. I've never been afraid of anyone.' He slowly stood up, smiled at the Grand Mistress, and walked forward.
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