"Please welcome Miss Pan 'er!"
After Guan Yaoyuan finished speaking, a woman wearing a pink dress and red clothes walked out. Many of the men present held their breaths, and many of the women revealed looks of envy.
Fang Yun originally had high hopes, but he couldn't help but compare her to Yang Yuhuan. Then, there was no then.
Fang Yun lowered his head and drank his tea. He thought that this was a decent woman. Although she tried to hide it, she was too much of a prostitute. As for what she looked like, he was too lazy to remember. Even if he remembered, he would forget about Yang Yuhuan when he got home.
Many of the men, including Guan Yaoyuan, were looking at Pan 'er. Only Fang Yun lowered his head and drank his tea. Then he picked up his chopsticks and picked up a piece of mung bean cake, leisurely eating it.
Pan 'er was like a moon surrounded by stars, smiling. She raised her chin and looked around the room. Her expression was the same from beginning to end. She was not affected by anyone, not even the person eating the mung bean cake.
The scholars began to flatter Pan 'er.
Sitting next to Fang Yun, He Yu Tang asked in a low voice: "What, you don't like this? What kind of woman do you like? Tell me, I'll definitely help you find one you're satisfied with. "Saying this, he revealed a slightly vulgar smile.
"She can really earn twenty thousand taels a month?"
He Yu Tang suddenly said: "I don't blame you for doubting her. She can't earn that much just based on her looks. She doesn't sell her looks, she sells her talent. There are rumors that her grandfather was a Hanlin scholar, and she can write poems and essays. Some people even praised her as a 'female scholar'. Then she became famous. Others take it seriously, but we all know that this is Ming Yu Lou's method of flattering people. "
Fang Yun looked at Pan 'er and asked: "Have some famous scholars been humiliated by her and then spread the news?"
"It's true. She's not a good person. She's just putting on a show. If she can step on other scholars to get to the top, then she can use you as a ladder. It seems that you've seen through her. " He Yu Tang looked at Fang Yun curiously. He thought that he was worthy of being called a scholar. Compared to him, those people who had been deceived had lived like dogs.
Fang Yun continued to eat his lunch.
Pan 'er slowly made her way downstairs. The musicians on the platform in the main hall left. The maids of Ming Yu Tower walked in front of Pan' er, tossing flower petals as they walked, leaving behind a trail of fragrant flowers.
The organizer of the poetry gathering, Guan Yaoyuan, and a few other scholars escorted Pan 'er to the stage. They stood behind a table, and on the table were the four treasures of the study.
Guan Yaoyuan smiled and asked, "Who will be the first to compose the lyrics?"
"I'll do it!" More than ten Elementary Scholars stood up, wishing they could crawl under Pan 'er's skirt.
Pan 'er immediately covered her mouth and giggled. Many people's eyes widened.
Guan Yaoyuan said, "Then let's invite Brother Lai first. Back then, he was one of the top ten Elementary Scholars in the Dayuan Mansion. He has been to the Book Hill and will be of great help to today's poetry recital."
The others immediately sat down. It was obvious that Guan Yaoyuan was helping Lai Yong. If they continued to argue, it would be equivalent to not giving Guan Yaoyuan any face.
"Thank you everyone for letting me go first." Lai Yong pretended to be polite and walked to the table to greet Pan 'er. He then pondered for a moment and said, "Since the courtesan Pan' er is here, I will choose 'Dotting Crimson Lips'. Although I can't personally put on Pan 'er's lips, I can still think about it in my heart."
Everyone laughed and Pan 'er's face turned red. She stared at Lai Yong with both joy and anger, causing many people's hearts to itch.
Lai Yong picked up his brush and thought for a long time. He recited and wrote at the same time, "The heart of the spring sun, the fragrance of the evening teases. The jade-like skin is cold, the death adds to the thinness. The shadow falls across the pond, the moon fades behind. Do you know? A branch first to show off, should be written to the east. "
When Lai Yong finished writing, everyone applauded.
"The word 'tease' is written in seconds, turning a still life into a living thing."
"A branch first to show off, this sentence is very beautiful!"
"Brother Lai is talented and will definitely be in the top three!"
Fang Yun nodded his head. This poem was really good. It was very likely to reach the level of leaving the county. It was a pity to use it to please a woman.
In the midst of everyone's cheers, Lai Yong confidently left the stage and returned to the wine table.
The first poem was written so well. This caused many people who were originally eager to give it a try to give it up. Otherwise, it would be the same as sacrificing themselves to help Lai Yong. For a time, no one went up.
"Is no one going to write another poem?" Guan Yaoyuan asked loudly.
No one answered.
Hua Kui Pan 'er suddenly said, "Who is Fang Shuangjia? Pan 'er boldly asks Fang Shuangjia to write a poem. I wonder if Pan' er has the fortune to do so? "
Everyone looked at Fang Yun. They were extremely envious of Fang Yun's treatment.
Fang Yun's expression was normal.
"Ya, you're the one with the mung bean cake?" Pan 'er said in an extremely naive voice.
Guan Yaoyuan asked curiously, "What do you mean?"
Pan 'er looked at Fang Yun with resentment and said in a wronged manner, "When I came downstairs before, everyone was looking at me. Only Fang Shuangjia was drinking tea and eating mung bean cake. It seems like this lowly concubine's looks are not enough to enter Fang Shuangjia's eyes."
A few people were teased by Pan 'er and immediately looked at Fang Yun with hostility. They thought that he was using this method to attract Pan' er.
Guan Yaoyuan laughed loudly and said, "Pan 'er, you don't know. Let alone you, even the capital's Hua Kui is not enough to enter his eyes. "
"Really?" Pan 'er asked.
"Of course it's true. Fang Shuangjia's child bride was the famous Jiang Zhou Xiishi in Ji County. Even Liu Zicheng, Young Master Liu, was shocked when he saw her. In the end, Fang Yun misunderstood and wanted to snatch his child bride away, so he asked County Magistrate Cai to chase Liu Zicheng away. However, Fang Yun couldn't be blamed at all. Who told Liu Zicheng to be so frivolous? That child bride raised Fang Yun, and Fang Yun was deeply in love with her. Naturally, he couldn't tolerate any disrespect. Fang Yun, your talent is well-known in the Ten Nations. Why don't you compose the second song? You can win the competition and marry Pan 'er, "Guan Yaoyuan said.
"You're so annoying!" Pan 'er turned around in embarrassment and covered her red face with her hand.
Everyone cheered and asked Fang Yun to write a song.
Fang Yun slowly stood up and said with a smile, "Liu Zicheng brought four servants to my door and tried to kill me and snatch my Sister Yuhuan with the 'Song of Yi Shui' written on paper. Fortunately, Constable Lu and County Magistrate Cai came in time and killed one of the servants. Why is it that in Brother Guan's words, Liu Zicheng is not wrong, but I, Fang Yun, am wrong? Today, you cleared Liu Zicheng's name. Tomorrow, are you going to the capital to beat the heavenly drum and sue for justice for the dead servant? "
There was complete silence in the Bright Moon Inn. No one expected Fang Yun to be so direct.
Guan Yaoyuan immediately looked aggrieved and said, "Fang Shuangjia, you've misunderstood. I really don't know the truth. I only heard rumors. I apologize to you. I shouldn't have only listened to one side of the story. However, I can't believe everything you say. Otherwise, I'd rather listen to only one side of the story. Today is the Lixia Poetry Festival, and we'll only talk about the wind and moon. Fang Shuangjia, please write a song for the sake of the dozens of scholars here. "
Fang Yun sneered and said, "The people here aren't fools, but you're so stupid that you want to kidnap others to isolate me. Did you think that these scholars would be tricked by you? In order to deal with me, you and Liu Zicheng have put in so much effort! "
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