"Brother, we are scholars. How can we go to such a place?”
Chen Shilin's eyes widened as he looked at the lavishly decorated fireworks in disbelief.
"Hahaha, Shi Lin, you only care about your studies usually. You're too honest. I don't know what it means to study at night. We're not here to do anything dirty. We're just here to drink and relax.”
"But…"
"But what? Every spring examination, this Ju Chun Building is the most lively place. All kinds of scholars and scholars come here to dance and write. In the future, when we are in high school, we can also leave behind a good story.”
Although Chen Shilin was helpless, he was still pulled in by his elder brother.
However, as he gradually entered the Spring Gathering Building, Chen Shilin also found that this building was indeed not as vulgar and decadent as he had imagined. Instead, it was quite stylish.
Seven or eight tea tables were filled with scholars from all over the world. There were also a few young men with high zither skills playing music at the side. Everyone was sipping tea while commenting on the examinees who had entered the capital for the examination.
"Gentlemen, may I know if you are the candidates for this year's Beijing Examinations? This tower can only let the imperial examinations in these few days…"
A servant stepped forward to stop the two of them and asked respectfully.
In fact, there was no need to say much. Looking at the Confucian robes and temperament on the two of them, they looked very much like scholars who had entered the capital. However, the servant saw that Chen Cong and Chen Shilin were unfamiliar, so he asked another question.
At this moment, everyone was discussing who would enter the top three, who would be promoted by the Emperor.
"Brother Song's literary talent is outstanding, worthy of being the Top Scorer of Shaanxi and Gan. It is said that when the main examiner read Brother Song's test paper, he repeatedly praised Brother Song, and then decided on Brother Song's name.”
"No, no, it's the head examiner's praise. How can my trivial article enter the eyes of the emperor?”
"Other than Chu Wenjie from the Eastern Ridge and Ding Yi from Guanzhong, who else can compete with you for the top scholar position?”
"Since ancient times, there is no second in martial arts and no first in literature. The quality of the article depended on who the Emperor appreciated more.”Although Scholar Song, who was being flattered by everyone, kept a low profile, his expression was rather arrogant. His eyes were filled with pride and contempt.
If it weren't for the fact that he would need the help of others in the officialdom after high school, with his personality, he wouldn't have come here to drink and chat with these people.
"It is said that there is a talented lady in Juxiang Building who has always been selling her skills and not selling her body. She is also extremely arrogant. Although her zither skills are unparalleled, she is only willing to play with a soulmate. Why don't we invite this talented lady to play a song today?”
"But I heard that before this woman plays, she only asks the guests to be convinced by her literary talent. What this scholar meant was that if they made a mistake and did not win against this brothel girl, wouldn't their reputation be ruined if word got out in the future?
"What are you afraid of? We have Song Top Scorer here, are you still worried that we will be stumped?”
"That's right."
Song Shuhang also nodded arrogantly. He had been well-read since he was young. His father was the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and his grandfather was also an elder of the court. His family had been influenced by him, so how could a mere brothel girl be difficult for him?
Not long after, a red candle suddenly lit up in the darkness in the distance, reflecting only a slender figure on the screen.
"All of you are the pillars of the country with boundless prospects in the future. You have read a lot of books and poems. Now, do me the honor and let me present a song to you. However, this little girl has already set a rule that cannot be easily broken. I hope that all my benefactors can forgive me.”
Her voice was sweet and alluring, but it didn't feel vulgar and charming. Instead, it revealed a unique feeling that made one's heart itch.
"No worries, no worries. If you have any problems, just come out.”An impatient scholar heard the voice and hurriedly wanted to show off here and monopolize the beauty. Even if he couldn't get close to her, he could listen to the zither music and become a good story.
"Originally, this little girl was used to having her benefactor recite a poem, but there are too many of you. If you listen to it one by one, it will take too much time. Why don't this little girl come up with a couplet? If you can match it, this little girl can personally play a song for you.”
"Alright." Song Shuhang nodded.
To him, all the scholars in this building were just good-for-nothings. Who could compare to him?
"My couplet is: The green water is originally carefree, but because of the wind, it wrinkles its face.”
Green water is originally carefree, because the wind wrinkled face.
"Good, good couplet, wonderful beyond words, Young Lady indeed has a wonderful heart.”Everyone present was full of praise, commenting on the beauty of this sentence and thinking carefully if they could match it.
At this time, Song Shuhang hurriedly said,"
"The red flower lacks sorrow, and the rain drifts.”
"Good!"
"Wonderful beyond words."
Hearing Song Shuhang's words, everyone hurriedly cheered. In the blink of an eye, they had already come up with the second half of the couplet. It was no wonder that they were from a scholarly family.
"This young master is indeed quick-witted. If there is no one else…"
At this time, Chen Shilin suddenly said,"
"Green Mountain Plain is not old, it is snow-white hair.”
As soon as the second half of the couplet was played, the entire hall fell silent. Only the woman behind the screen was stunned for a moment before she suddenly smiled and said,
"May I know the name of this young master?"
"Chen Family, Chen Shilin."
Everyone was stunned.
Chen family? Which Chen family?
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