Zhennan Jiang stood up and said loudly,""It's getting late. Please move to the backyard and drink to your heart's content.”
After waiting for half a day, everyone was already famished. They waited for Jiang Zhennan's words and immediately walked to the backyard.
Chu Feng was walking when someone suddenly patted his shoulder." Kid, interesting. I like it!"”A figure flashed past.
Chu Feng looked at Wei Di. Wei Di said," He is a very famous person in the martial world. His nickname is Xiaoyao Zi. He is wild and unruly. In terms of martial arts cultivation, I'm afraid no one here can compare to him!"”
" Even you can't compare?" Chu Feng asked.
Wei Di didn't know how to answer and could only say,""There are many hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the pugilistic world. There are many people whose martial arts are higher than mine!”
"Oh!" Chu Feng replied,"He also has a sword on his back."”
"He rarely uses his sword, he usually uses his palm!"”
Chu Feng did not ask any further.
A banquet had already been set up in the backyard, and the garden was filled with fresh fragrance.
Chu Feng looked around and saw that there were eighteen dishes on each table. The strange thing was that these eighteen dishes were all made from various types of fish. There were mandarin fish, soft-shelled turtles, eels, turtles, prawns, crabs, and so on. The cooking methods were even more different. They were fried, braised, stewed, steamed, fried, braised, and stewed. There were all kinds of dishes. Some were steamed in bamboo tubes, and some were wrapped in paper. They were extremely unique.
Chu Feng found it very interesting and looked at Di Wei. Di Wei said,""This is the Baling All-Fish Banquet, Yue Yang's most famous delicacy!”
"Have you eaten it before?" Chu Feng asked.
"I've heard of it, but this is the first time I've seen it.”Wei Di replied.
"Hehe, then we're in luck today.”Chu Feng was already drooling.
Wei Di looked at his drooling expression and really wanted to laugh.
Jiang Zhennan cupped his hands and said,""Friends, you have come from afar today. This old man doesn't have much to entertain you with, so I've prepared a few tables of all-fish banquet. Please take a seat. Please!"
Of course, everyone did not stand on ceremony. They found a seat and sat down to drink to their hearts 'content.
Chu Feng didn't care about anything else and sat next to Wei Di. Song Zi Du also sat down.
"Bang!"
Someone sat on the seat to the left of Chu Feng and looked at him with a smile. It was Xiaoyao Zi, who had patted Chu Feng on the shoulder just now.
Chu Feng cupped his hands and said,"Junior Chu Feng greets Senior Carefree!"”
"What junior senior? Don't call me old!" Xiaoyao Zi said with a straight face.”
"I'm Chu Feng…" Chu Feng hurriedly changed his words.
"What do you mean I'm above you? I haven't ascended to heaven yet!”Xiaoyao Zi still didn't like it.
"I'm Chu Feng," Chu Feng hurriedly said,"Greetings, Big Brother Xiaoyao."”
This time, Xiaoyao Zi chuckled and said,"Good, you're worth teaching!"You're worth teaching!"
Chu Feng also smiled." The old Taoist priest told me to be humble after leaving the mountain. I can't be arrogant."”
"Heh, this brat is very obedient." Xiaoyao Zi said.
Chu Feng continued,"Big Brother Xiao Yao is known as Xiao Yao Zi. He must be roaming the world and roaming the martial world. When I left the mountain, I was determined to wield my sword and roam the martial world!”
"Good! You have ambition!" Xiaoyao Zi laughed. This kid has ambition!"
"Really?" Chu Feng said happily," Big Brother Xiao Yao, your martial arts must be very high. I didn't notice you patting me just now.”
Xiaoyao Zi chuckled." It's not high, not high. It's just so-so. It's far inferior to the girl beside you and the Wudang Sect disciple opposite you!"”
"Oh." Chu Feng believed it and said," The old Taoist priest said that my martial arts were also so-so. He told me to humbly ask for advice after I left the mountain, and also that…I was not ashamed to ask. In the future, if this little brother has any questions, he can ask big brother Carefree…without shame!”
Wei Di was listening and almost spat out a mouthful of wine. However, Xiaoyao Zi laughed out loud and was extremely happy.
Chu Feng's stomach suddenly rumbled. He called out loud and clear, causing everyone to look at him.
Chu Feng was a little embarrassed. He smiled and said," I haven't eaten anything for half a day. My stomach is going to be in trouble again. Let's eat until I'm full first!"”Without using chopsticks, he reached out and grabbed a plate of fried fish on the table. Just as he was about to pick it up, he suddenly saw everyone at the table staring at him with their mouths agape, especially Wei Di's bright and moving eyes.
Chu Feng's face was a little red, and he felt that he had been too rude. Just as he was about to retract his hand, Xiaoyao Zi, who was beside him, laughed loudly. Good! Only then can I eat to my heart's content!" As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and grabbed a fried fish. He put it into his mouth and chewed it as if no one was around.
Chu Feng was happy and did not care much. He grabbed a piece of fried fish and chewed on it while saying,""It tastes so good! It's already not bad if it's a little worse than mine. Brother Carefree, if there's a chance, I'll cook it for you. My barbecue skills are unparalleled in the world!”
Wei Di almost spat out another mouthful of wine.
"Alright, kid, I'll be waiting to eat your roasted fish!"”
"It's a deal!" Chu Feng said happily. Brother Carefree, let me toast you first!”
"Good! Delightful!"
The two of them immediately drank a cup, and Chu Feng praised,"It's the Tortoise Snake Wine, I heard it's a Baling treasure!”
"Kid, you're really knowledgeable. Alright, let this elder brother toast to you!”Xiaoyao Zi raised his cup.
The two of them drank another cup.
As Chu Feng drank, he suddenly raised his head and looked around.
"Brat, what are you looking for?" Xiaoyao Ziqi asked.
"I'm waiting for a friend. We agreed to have a few drinks here."”
"What is it? Just a few drinks? No ambition! Come, let Big Brother Xiaoyao drink a thousand cups with you!”
"Alright! Although I don't dare to say that I won't fall after a thousand cups, I still have a lot in my stomach.”
So the two of them drank and talked, and they hit it off very well.
After three rounds of wine, someone suddenly shouted,""I heard that Senior Jiang has collected an authentic calligraphy by the Sage of Calligraphy, Wang Xizhi. Why don't you take it out and let us admire the charm of the Sage of Calligraphy's brush and ink?”
Everyone immediately echoed, clamoring to see the calligraphy of the Sage of Calligraphy.
Jiang Zhennan laughed." I've kept this letter for decades. I love it as much as my life. I've studied it day and night and never left it." It's rare to have a bosom friend to appreciate today. How dare I cherish it? Please wait a moment." As he spoke, he waved his hand. Immediately, a servant walked out of the backyard, probably to retrieve the copybook.
Everyone started to discuss among themselves, guessing which one of the calligraphy pieces the Sage of Calligraphy had collected.
Chu Feng couldn't help but say to Wei Di,"I didn't expect to be able to see the charm of the Sage of Calligraphy's brush and ink today. If the old Taoist knew, he would definitely regret not coming personally. He might not be able to sleep for three days and three nights."”
"Old Taoist, do you like calligraphy very much?" Wei Di asked with a smile.”
"I love it so much!" Chu Feng said,"He has a copy of Huai Su's 'Self-narration Calligraphy' hidden in his possession. That calligraphy is also a treasure in the world. When I left the mountain, he asked me to come to the Jiangnan Escort Agency to congratulate Senior Jiang on his birthday so that I could get to know some Jianghu friends."I told him that it was my first time visiting someone, so I couldn't leave empty-handed. I begged him to give me the "Self-narration Post" as a congratulatory gift, but he refused no matter what, so I could only come empty-handed. It was so embarrassing, as if I was here to eat and drink for free.”
Wei Di couldn't help but laugh,"This is also the first time I've seen someone come empty-handed.”
"Actually, it can't be said that I'm empty-handed. At least I gave Old Senior Jiang two congratulatory words.”
"Pfft! It took you a long time to deliver those two congratulatory words.”Wei Di's tone was a little mocking.
Chu Feng also smiled and said,"I forgot. This is the first time I'm giving someone a birthday celebration."”
"Which copybook do you think Old Senior Jiang collected?" asked Wei Di.”
"Wang Xizhi's most famous work is of course the world's best semi-cursive script, the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion," Chu Feng said. The only authentic work he had handed down was the "Clear Calligraphy When It Snowflakes Quickly". Therefore, Old Senior Jiang must have collected the "Clear Calligraphy When It Snowflakes Quickly".”
"You're quite knowledgeable, kid. Not bad!" Xiaoyao Zi chuckled.”
"I've heard too much from the old Taoist priest," Chu Feng said with a smile. He said that he had read countless manuscripts in his life, but his greatest regret was that he had never seen the true work of the Sage of Calligraphy. He also said that the [Clear Calligraphy of a Snowy Time] was second only to the world's best semi-cursive [Preface to the Orchid Pavilion]. It was unparalleled in the world and rarely matched in ancient and modern times!”
Wei Di asked,"Since the old Taoist has never seen the real calligraphy of the Sage of Calligraphy, how does he know that this calligraphy is unparalleled in the world?”
Chu Feng said,"Although he has never seen the real work, he has seen many others copy it. He said that just the copied handwriting is enough to make people gasp in amazement!"”
"From your tone, you seem to be quite proficient in calligraphy?"”
"I don't dare to be proficient, but I have a small understanding, a small understanding.”Chu Feng's tone was a little smug.
Wei Di almost laughed.
At this moment, the errand boy walked over with a scroll. Jiang Zhennan took the scroll and carefully unfolded it. Everyone had been waiting for this and looked at the copybook together.
Sure enough, it was the 'Clear Snow Time Calligraphy' with four lines and twenty-eight words. The calligraphy was vigorous and bold, and the vigorous aura seeped into the back of the paper. Everyone couldn't help but praise in unison," As expected of the true work of the Sage of Calligraphy. It's truly exquisite and unparalleled!”
Hearing everyone's praise in unison, Jiang Zhennan couldn't stop smiling. He held the copybook in his left hand and stroked his beard with his right hand. He was very pleased with himself.
Song Zidou glanced at the copybook, frowned, and didn't say anything.
Chu Feng stood up and walked straight to Jiang Zhennan. He bowed and said,"Senior Jiang, forgive me for being blunt, but I'm afraid this is not the true work of the Sage of Calligraphy!”
As soon as he said this, everyone was in an uproar! Zhennan Jiang's smug smile froze and he said in surprise,""This invitation was obtained by this old man through countless hardships. I won't leave it day and night. How can it be fake?”
Chu Feng looked at the handwriting in the post and said," Although the handwriting in the post is vigorous and powerful, it seems to be the work of a great master. However, upon closer inspection, the strokes are a little sluggish. It is definitely not done in one go. It should be copied by someone with profound skills."”
Everyone burst into laughter when they heard that. "Nonsense!" someone said. The Sage of Calligraphy, what do you know? How dare you insult me!"
"That's right. If you have the ability, write a post to compare. Don't make irresponsible remarks here!”
"That's right. If you have the ability, write a post and compare it. Don't talk nonsense here!”
Everyone clamored for Chu Feng to write a letter.
Chu Feng smiled and said," Today is the day of Old Senior Jiang's eightieth birthday. I came empty-handed. I'm truly ashamed. Since that's the case, I'll boldly write an impromptu invitation for Old Senior Jiang!"”
This time, everyone was stunned. They did not expect this kid to really dare to write on the spot. Even Wei Di looked at him in surprise. Song Zi was also a little impressed by Chu Feng's heroic spirit, while Xiaoyao Zi was smiling as he drank by himself.
The errand boy quickly laid out the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. Chu Feng began to grind the ink while pondering. Looking at the ink grinding technique, Jiang Zhennan secretly nodded.
Chu Feng dipped his brush in ink and wrote two lines of poetry:
"A fishing rod at the Wei River, a thousand trees in the Wuling Mountains sailing with smiles!”
"Good! What a good word 'leisure' and 'laughing'. It really wrote the state of my heart!”Jiang Zhennan praised.
It turned out that these two poems contained allusions. The first sentence referred to Jiang Ziya fishing at the Wei River at the age of 80. He was appointed prime minister by King Wen of Zhou and flourished for 800 years. The latter sentence referred to the fisherman from Wuling in Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring" who mistakenly entered the paradise and was happy to see his yellow hair.
Chu Feng put down his pen and retreated.
The two lines of words were written in a calm manner, turning freely, flowing smoothly, elegant and agile, all done in one go! Everyone couldn't help but secretly cheer.
Jiang Zhennan placed Chu Feng's post side by side with " Clear When Snowfall ". In terms of exquisiteness, depth, detail, and rigor, Chu Feng's post was slightly inferior. However, his words were unrestrained and unrestrained, like flowing clouds and flowing water. It was natural, but it showed more spirit. In comparison, the "Clear Calligraphy When Snow is Fast" was a little sluggish and restrained.
Jiang Zhennan looked at the two copybooks for a long time before he let out a long sigh.
He suddenly hissed! In a few moves, he actually tore the "Clear When Snow Speaks" into several pieces! Everyone was stunned. This was the only authentic work of the Sage of Calligraphy!
Jiang Zhennan slowly took out a scroll from his sleeve, held his breath, and carefully unfolded it bit by bit.
The copybook was also four lines and twenty-eight words, and it was actually also the [Clear Snow Time Calligraphy]!
However, this post was like a god, full of vigor and vitality. It was like a dragon leaping over the heavenly gate, but also like a tiger lying in the phoenix pavilion. The twenty-eight words were like pearls and pearls, amazing! There were also many seals on the post, indicating that this post had been collected by many famous people.
The so-called appraisal seal was a seal that collectors would often stamp on a painting to show that they had once collected it. This seal was called the appraisal seal.
Everyone looked at the copybook and was completely attracted by its charm. They almost forgot to breathe.
"This is the real calligraphy of the Sage of Calligraphy," Jiang Zhennan said. This old man has been trying to copy it for decades, hoping to get a ten-thousandth of its charm, but unfortunately…Sigh, the invitation just now is actually the most proud copy of this old man in decades. I wanted to pretend to be the authentic work and joke with you, but I didn't expect this little brother to see through it at a glance. I've really become a laughing stock.”After saying that, he laughed loudly, but his laughter was filled with disappointment.
"Before I left the mountain, I often heard the old Taoist talk about calligraphy." He said that zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting were all born from the heart and entrusted to others. In this junior's opinion, with Old Senior Jiang's calligraphy attainments, he can freely move the brush and adapt to the situation. However, the predecessors still deliberately copied the method of the original post, and the beginning, bearing, turning and closing seemed to be hesitant and sluggish, unable to retract and retract freely, so they got the shape but lost the spirit. This is the junior's shallow opinion, senior please don't mind.”
Jiang Zhennan suddenly became spirited and his eyes lit up. He said,"The pen moves freely, and the meaning comes from the heart! This old man has studied hard for decades, but it's not as useful as little brother's words. Today, this old man has finally learned the truth!" Hahahaha!" His laughter was very carefree and carefree.
Chu Feng returned to his seat and Di Wei smiled,""I didn't expect you to be so proficient in calligraphy. You could tell at a glance that it was a copy!”
Chu Feng leaned over and lowered his voice as he said mysteriously,""Actually, I couldn't tell that it was a copy.”
"Ah?" Wei Di looked at him in surprise.
"I saw that there wasn't even a seal on the copybook, so I became suspicious."”
Wei Di did not expect Chu Feng to actually see through it like this. He was stunned and amused.
Chu Feng continued,"Think about it, the [Clear Time When It Snowflakes] is a treasure of the world, how could it not have a single seal?"”
Wei Di was speechless." Then you were really good at bragging just now. You spoke clearly and logically.”
"What I said just now wasn't nonsense, it was indeed the path of calligraphy." Hey, what do you think of the two lines of my poem?”
"Are you referring to poetry or calligraphy?" Wei Di asked with a smile.”
"Poetry and calligraphy are one."
Wei Di smiled: "If it's ten points, it's full. As for poetry, it's worth nine points. The rest are all words."”
"Ah?" Chu Feng frowned." It can't be. My words are only worth one point. How can they be so bad?" The old Taoist priest also praised my handwriting. I saw that Senior Jiang was quite satisfied with it just now. Why is it only worth one point?”
"Your poem has nine points, which is a full score. Are you still not satisfied? Wei Di held back his laughter.
"The problem is that I didn't compose that poem.”Chu Feng said in annoyance.
Wei Di couldn't help but burst out laughing. She really felt that this blue-robed youth in front of her, be it his speech or his actions, was always unexpected, yet natural and without any pretense.
Song Zidu, who was sitting opposite him, also thought to himself,""What kind of person is this Chu Feng? His martial arts cultivation isn't very high, but he's always unexpected and unpredictable.”
Chu Feng looked around again, his face full of expectation. Wei Di naturally knew that he was trying to find Murong again.
It was almost midnight, and everyone was waiting for this moment. No matter how happy the atmosphere was, the courtyard was always filled with killing intent! No matter what, there had to be an end to the matter of the annihilation of the River-shaking Fortress.# Date:07 10 2019 5:47PM
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