With a bang, the teacup shattered on the floor, porcelain shards flying everywhere.
"Heh, I've been hunting geese all day, but today I've been pecked by sparrows …"
In the room on the side of the boat, the atmosphere was a little heavy. Slightly noisy voices came from not far away. Lou Jinlin sat on a chair, looking at the hand that had just thrown the teacup. After a long while, he finally smiled.
At the side of the room, Lou Shuheng was leaning on a bamboo chair, being treated by the doctor of the Lou family. At this time, the door to the room was tightly shut. The only people in the room were Lou Shuwan and Song Zhiqian. Some of the Lou family's relatives and juniors were waiting outside the door. They could clearly hear the sound of the teacup shattering, but Lou Jinlin didn't care.
Just now in the hall, after Su Tan 'er made such a strong confession, the Lou family's rebuttal didn't have any effect for a while. Compared to the seriousness at the beginning, everyone's hearts were filled with anticipation. The whole situation seemed to be a little too easy, and in an instant, it fell in the other direction. After Qian Xiwen and Uncle Mu expressed their stance, Lu Tuzhi, who originally seemed inclined to help the Lou family convict Ning Liheng, didn't hesitate too much. Then, he started to set the tone for the whole thing.
Lou Shuheng's attack was for a legitimate matter, but it was too reckless. The students were filled with righteous indignation, and their sense of justice was commendable, but it was also impulsive. On the other hand, although Ning Yi's feelings were admirable, holding hands in public was also impulsive. Moreover, he used too much force during the fight, and wasn't modest enough …
When Lu Tuzhi said these words, the rest of the descriptions were just flowery embellishments. Then, Ning Yi took the initiative to bow and apologize. Among the people who were beaten were two of Uncle Mu's students. Uncle Mu was angry, and they hurriedly stood up and modestly gave way. Once there was a rift in a group, even if the rest were angry, there was nothing they could do. Next, Su Tan 'er pretended to say that the compensation for everyone's injuries would be borne by the Su family and so on.
Lu Tuizhi looked like he was punishing everyone, but it was impossible to convict anyone. Since he couldn't convict anyone, it was still the party mode. Even though there were other things that needed to be discussed, with so many people injured, Lu Tuizhi still got a group of doctors to treat everyone first. Lou Jinlin got the doctor to tell him that Lou Shuheng's injuries were not light and asked for a room to rest for the time being. Then, the anger that he had been suppressing finally exploded.
At this moment, it didn't matter to him who was right and who was wrong. The Su family was just an outsider, but they had given him a heavy slap in the face on such an occasion. Even Qian Xiwen and Uncle Mu were standing against him. These things could not be easily forgotten.
Lou Shuheng was still muttering "b * tch". His voice wasn't loud, but everyone in the room could hear him clearly. Lou Jinlin glanced at his son, then turned to look at his daughter. "There's no way our Lou family will let today's matter go. Shu Wan, no matter what you think, you're not allowed to interact with that Su Tan 'er anymore. I want to ask you, were you at the scene of the fight? "
"Yes." Lou Shuwan nodded. She thought that her father would blame her for intervening, but Lou Jinlin didn't ask about it.
"When everyone was fighting, they said that Ning Liheng was having an affair with the maidservant. When you intervened, Su Tan 'er was already there, right?"
"Yes."
"She didn't say anything at the time?"
"Yes …" Lou Shuwan nodded for the third time. She looked at her father in confusion.
Lou Jinlin leaned back in his chair and tilted his head to look at Lou Shuheng.
"This woman, she already knew the reason for the fight. From the moment she appeared to the moment she boarded the ship, she didn't say a word. You all thought that she was disappointed. Even I thought so. But if she wanted to, she could have told everyone about the relationship between the maidservant and Ning Yi when she appeared at the bottom of the ship. Why do you think she didn't say anything? "
Lou Shuheng blinked and thought for a moment. Then, he said, "She … is actually fake, right? She didn't betroth the maidservant to Ning Yi at all. That's why she didn't say anything when she was down there. It was only when she got on the ship that she figured out that this was the only way to save her husband. "
Lou Jinlin clenched his fists on the coffee table and tilted his head to look at his son. His fist almost hit the coffee table. After a long while, he restrained himself and put it down gently. He said word by word, "What are you thinking? Lou Shuheng? "Slightly suffocated, Lou Jinlin growled," Are you head over heels in love with that woman?! When did this happen?! "
"Wh-what … N-no …"
"Heh, that woman knew from the start that the matter couldn't be resolved down there. If she had said that the maidservant was betrothed to Ning Liheng's concubine, no one would have believed her when they got on the ship! She was waiting for me to speak up from the start! Heh, Shuwan had mentioned about the box of silkworms, but in the end, I still underestimated her. In terms of scheming and scheming, you and your sister are still lacking compared to her. Shuwan, this is the reason why I don't want you to get in touch with her anymore. Otherwise, you'll be used by her without knowing it! "
His father's words were stern. Lou Shuwan could only lower her head in silence. But after a while, Lou Jinlin smiled. "That's good too. I heard that the men of the Su family are useless, but they have such a powerful woman …"
"But father, Qian Xiwen and Uncle Mu are on their side now. Moreover, it was Qian Xiwen who posted it. Their relationship …"
"It doesn't matter." Lou Jinlin waved his hand. "This time, we were unprepared and things happened in a hurry. Qian Xiwen can ignore our Lou family's position. At that time, he was just pushing the boat with the current to do us a favor. Once our Lou family's attitude is firm and he realizes it, how much can he bear for that Ning Liheng? Let's not talk about this today. You guys go out first. I'll be right there … "
He gestured to his daughter and son-in-law. Lou Shuwan and Song Zhiqian walked out. Along the way, Lou Shuwan's expression was calm. No one knew what she was thinking. Song Zhiqian was also in the mood. He lowered his head and pondered. In fact, he was thinking about what Su Tan 'er had said just now. He never thought that in this world, there would actually be a couple who got married into the family and lived like that.
On the way to the hall, many people were adjusting the order of their seats. At the front of the hall, many people had already applied medicine and were talking in groups. The things that happened previously, if they were to be calculated according to the region, the people of Hangzhou did not gain any advantage. It was inevitable that some people would feel indignant. However, Tang Xiuxuan was telling the crowd at this time, "A man should be broad-minded and correct his mistakes. Although everyone was injured this time, they were indeed too rash and did not see the situation clearly. Our Hangzhou men have the bearing of Hangzhou men. Don't take it to heart." With these elders speaking out, the situation was quickly alleviated.
There was even someone who walked forward and said to Ning Yi, "I was indeed rash in this matter. I hereby apologize to Brother Ning. Brother Ning, please don't take it to heart."
Ning Yi returned the salute and said, "I was indeed rash in this matter. I apologize to Brother Ning. Brother Ning, please don't take it to heart."
"Ah, although I was injured, I only have myself to blame. However, I won't hide it from Brother Ning. Just now, I also punched Brother Ning twice. For Brother Ning, it was an undeserved calamity. This matter is ultimately my fault." The person said thus. Both sides smiled and put aside their enmity. They were happy and harmonious.
In reality, those who dared to do this were mostly people who were not afraid of the Lou family's power. They had a certain background. By expressing themselves like this, they could also gain some reputation. After that, there were also people who talked about the relationship between Ning Yi and his wife, and about Ning Yi's reputation as a poet. At this time, Ning Yi's hand had already been bandaged. He could only hear Qian Xiwen speaking in front of him with a smile.
"… To be honest, although this old man has studied poetry and books for many years and has seen many people's affairs, I have to say that I still look down on men marrying into the family. But I have to say that when it comes to men marrying into the family, I still look down on them. It is only today, after seeing what happened to Liheng, that I have no choice but to change some of my thoughts. Liheng, if you have such a wife, what else can you ask for? You have to cherish her. "
Ning Yi nodded in agreement. Su Tan 'er smiled and bowed. She expressed her gratitude for the elder's praise. "Actually, it is Tan' er's fortune to be able to marry Ning."
Qian Xiwen smiled and nodded. "The two of you are deeply in love. In the future, people will take delight in talking about the two of you. It is also your fortune. You should cherish each other. However, today's matter is really a little regrettable. Liheng, the matter of a man marrying into the family is ultimately limited by the eyes of the world. You can explain it today, but it will inevitably be seen through and misunderstood in the future. I think that since the two of you are so deeply in love, it is no longer important whether you are marrying into the family or marrying into the family. In my opinion, why don't the two of you take this opportunity to change the marriage certificate. Although there are not many precedents for this, I think it is still possible. Today, with Magistrate Lu, me, Elder Mu, Elder Tang, and the others here, I am willing to be the matchmaker. The two of you can change your relationship to a man marrying into the family. As for the woman, you can release the marriage certificate. After that, there will be three matchmakers and six certificates. This is just a formality. I believe that the marriage between the two of you will be praised by people. In the future, there will be less trouble. Liheng is talented and ambitious. He is a person who will do great things. In this way, there will be fewer obstacles … "
After he finished speaking, the surroundings became quiet. Everyone was looking at the reaction of the couple. Actually, if Qin Siyuan was present, he would definitely praise Qian Xiwen for knowing what was on his mind and for being decisive.
To Qin Siyuan, seeing that Ning Yi was talented but kept his status as a son-in-law had always been a sore point for him. He did not mention Ning Yi's status as a son-in-law in his letter to Qian Xiwen because he felt that he could put some pressure on Ning Yi through Qian Xiwen. Of course, Qin Siyuan did not expect Qian Xiwen to be able to change the stubborn Ning Yi. This was also a kind of joke. Qian Xiwen's main purpose of inviting Ning Yi this time was to find out what exactly was going on with him marrying into the family. At this time, he wanted to take the opportunity to correct the couple's identity. He was indeed worthy of being a good friend of Qin Siyuan's.
Perhaps even the silence in the surroundings was an illusion, because Su Tan'er had already bowed her head and bowed almost as soon as Qian Xiwen finished speaking, "In that case, I thank all of you. I will listen to Old Qian and all of you."
Qian Xiwen chuckled from above. Everyone also chuckled. Lou Shuwan and the others watched the development from behind. In fact, Ning Yi also had a slight smile on his face. He tilted his head to look at his wife beside him. At this time, Su Tan 'er lowered her head. Her face could not be seen completely, but the side of her face that was covered by her hair faintly revealed a crescent moon-like respectful smile.
"But … thank you, Elder Qian."
Ning Yi cupped his hands. Everyone was listening to him and thought that the matter was settled. However, immediately, they heard Ning Yi sigh. "However, back then, the Ning Family was in dire straits. We had nothing but four walls. We didn't even have enough to eat. Only the Su family extended a helping hand. Liheng … perhaps because of this, he decided to marry into the family. I don't mind marrying into the family. Today, no one in the Su family would look down on me because of this identity. If I changed it rashly, it would make things difficult for many people for no reason. In my opinion, I thank Elder Qian for this matter, but it's better to maintain the status quo. "
Qian Xiwen frowned and looked at Ning Yi seriously. Ning Yi only cupped his hands and smiled. In fact, this matter could be said to be simple and complicated. There were officials like the Hangzhou Prefectural Magistrate and great scholars like Qian Xiwen. They had to be matchmakers and witness the marriage. They had to do things reasonably and reasonably. It was a simple matter. However, the etiquette of the world also had its rules. Once the two's identities changed, the marriage certificate changed, and the matchmakers and certificates changed, even if everything remained the same, the things that were changed would still be changed.
In Hangzhou, perhaps no one spoke for a while. Perhaps the manipulation of people like Qian Xiwen would still be talked about enthusiastically. But in terms of etiquette, it was still the same as a son-in-law marrying into the family and standing on his own, and then marrying Su Tan'er a second time.
Even though it was still the same marriage, when they returned to Jiangning, what would the Su family think of them? What would others say about Su Tan'er? It was inevitable that there would be some strange remarks. In fact, after the whole thing was done, he was the one who reaped all the benefits, and all the failures and sacrifices were done by Su Tan'er. This was the key to the matter.
He didn't care about these benefits from the bottom of his heart. As for the sacrifices, he knew Su Tan'er's character. Women in this era didn't have many things that they could fight for or really have. No matter how much she liked him, no matter how happy she smiled, she actually cared about those things. But why did she have to do it?
In fact, he was proud in his heart. Perhaps it was inconvenient to do many things with the identity of a son-in-law, but there were not many things that he wanted to do now. Moreover, with his pride, even if he had to do something with the identity of a son-in-law, it was not difficult for him. He didn't care at all, and he was even proud of it. If he wanted to make his family unhappy because of this, then he didn't have to do it. It was not important at all.
Qian Xiwen looked for a while and laughed. His words were still gentle. "Hehe, Liheng cares about kindness, and this is commendable. However, carrying the identity of a son-in-law, it is still somewhat difficult to do things. A man should have the ambition to reach the clouds, and Liheng is talented and can be said to be well-versed in both the pen and the sword. Don't you want to devote your skills to the country? Moreover, marrying into the family will be difficult to continue the Ning family line … As for these things, I believe that Tan'er is also clear. "
These two sentences had needles hidden in silk floss, and were already somewhat sharp. Ning Yi still replied with a smile. "Actually, Tan'er and I have already discussed it. In the future, when we have children, one will inherit the Su family business, and the other will inherit the Ning family line. This matter is not difficult …"
He said it easily, but it was still a refusal. Su Tan'er was already on the verge of tears because of his previous refusal, but she also knew that if she continued like this, she would really offend people. She hurriedly pulled on Ning Yi's sleeve and said with a smile, "Actually … actually, he, he is too considerate of this concubine … Yes, but Ning Lang has already decided that he will go to the capital soon. This matter has also been arranged with the Qin family's grandfather. His temperament is too stubborn. These matters, I … I will persuade him later. Grandpa Qian, don't, don't blame him, and also Master Lu, Grandpa Mu … "
She was previously tenacious and self-reliant, and now she had the image of a woman panicking for her husband. Qian Xiwen couldn't help but laugh, and for a moment he couldn't get angry. He only felt that Ning Yi was really stubborn for this wife. There really was true love between the two of them. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, since you will go to the capital soon, this matter will be handed over to Prime Minister Qin to handle. This old man will not be annoying."
Among the others, only Lu Tuizhi knew a little about the relationship between Ning Yi and Qin Siyuan. The others heard from Su Tan'er that she had an appointment with Grandpa Qin to go to the capital, and were still wondering who Grandpa Qin was. When they heard Qian Xiwen say this, they were all shocked and couldn't believe that Ning Yi had such a relationship.
Lu Tuizhi had previously heard from Qian Yu that Ning Yi and Qin Siyuan were related, but he wasn't clear about the relationship. He thought that it was most likely not a very deep connection, otherwise why would he only follow his wife to the south to do business when Prime Minister Qin was going to the capital? At this time, he was also shocked and raised his position in his heart towards Ning Yi. Then he laughed a few times to smooth things over and said, "Previously I heard that Liheng is the number one scholar of Jiangning. I've also heard the poems of Shuidiao Getou and Green Jade Case. It's really wonderful. I didn't expect it to be written by Liheng …"
Ning Yi hadn't written any poems since he came to Hangzhou, and the others didn't know this clearly. The one that left the deepest impression was naturally when he fought with dozens of people. At this time, when Lu Tuizhi spoke, the crowd was also interested. Lu Tuizhi said, "Since Liheng has been in Hangzhou for two months, it's inexcusable that he doesn't have any good works. Why don't you compose a poem and compare it with the scholars of Hangzhou? What do you think?"
After he said this, the crowd laughed. They were all a little curious. Ning Yi thought for a moment and also laughed. Lu Tuizhi said to the crowd present, "Today's gathering is also a poetry competition. Poems should be composed. Just now, everyone fought, which is a bit inappropriate. In this official's opinion, the scholars of Hangzhou are broad-minded. It's just that just now, we have no choice but to get back at them. Everyone, why don't you give it your all and let Liheng see the power of the scholars of Hangzhou. In this official's selfish heart, it's best if everyone can ridicule him. "
The crowd laughed. Lu Tuizhi continued, "However, as for the topic of the poem, in order to prevent everyone from still brooding over the matter just now, let's use this as the topic. For today's competition, it's best if we don't use this place as the topic. After being in Hangzhou for two months, Liheng must have some feelings about Hangzhou. Everyone is also from Hangzhou, so why don't you write in a more imposing manner and use Hangzhou as the topic? What do you all think? "
The matter just now had made the mood a bit stiff. Lu Tuizhi's current actions were still somewhat particular. If the topic was written in a big way, it would be relatively easier to write, and it would be easier to stir up the mood. A group of scholars from Hangzhou had lived in Hangzhou for a long time, and most of them would have something good to say. Solving the question was easy for both parties. To Ning Yi, it was also considered as him doing them a favor. Anyway, everyone had their own poems. When the time came to compare and discuss, it would not be too bad. It would also be able to stir up the atmosphere.
After he said this, everyone nodded and more or less looked at Ning Yi at the front of the hall. Lou Shuwan knew that Ning Yi was a scholar, but she had never seen him write poetry, so she was still curious. Su Tan 'er had actually never seen him participate in such a formal literary gathering, so she turned her head to look at him. She saw him smile and nod cheerfully, saying, "That's fine. Bring paper and brush."
This was probably the most straightforward poem he had ever written in public. Everyone whispered to each other, "He must have done it before." "Let's see how it goes." This topic was big, and they had a stock anyway, all of which were excellent. Someone laughed and said, "I have mine too, I have mine too. Let's compete." Then, someone brought paper and brush, a total of four or five sets. There were also many people who were watching, waiting to make a move later.
The Xuan paper was spread out, Su Tan 'er ground the ink, and Ning Yi picked up the brush. The interested people gathered in front of them, and there were also people who poked their heads in. Lou Shuwan had seen Ning Yi's violence, but she had never seen Shi Cai. At this time, she also came over to watch. Not long after, Ning Yi put down the tip of his brush on the round table and wrote down his words.
The crowd was silent, and those who had not gone over to join in the fun looked up curiously to see the changes. At some point, someone quietly read out a name. That name spread in a moment, to other tables, to other people who wrote poems and lyrics, so that they could know themselves and their enemies. That name was three words: "Gazing at the tide …"
"Gazing at the tide." "Gazing at the tide …" "It's called Gazing at the tide." "There, Gazing at the tide …"
Gazing at the tide, gazing at the tide, gazing at the tide, gazing at the tide …
"Gazing at the tide? What's that? "
Someone asked softly.
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That's the 11th place, everyone! The further we go, the greater the pressure, but I believe that we voting fans won't be afraid, right?!!!
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