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Chapter 330: Late Spring Night Kongming Lantern

Chapter 330: Late Spring Night Kongming Lantern

"Why don't you go?"

"Too lazy to go."

"My uncle hasn't written poetry in Jiangning for a long time. If you don't go this time, those people will say strange things again."

"If you say weird things, you can say weird things. Anyway, these people are similar to three aunts and six wives. They have no pursuit in life except talking strange things all day long..."

"I heard that they are all very learned people. Several times, young people were invited to sit down and talk about things, and then they became famous. Mr. Li Pin, who is very familiar with my uncle, went there. There are also previous ones. Gu Yanzhen, I heard that he shined in front of these people, and later he was recognized as one of Jiangning's outstanding talents, and later he went to Beijing to hear that he was named on the gold list."

"After that, I will die..."

"What did Mr. Xiang say?"

"No... You women know that you are greedy for vanity. Think about it. Those who participate in this kind of literary meeting are all over the age of 40 and [-]. It is true that they are knowledgeable, but if they are really good, when Officials become officials, and those who go out of office, don’t they study hard because they don’t have this kind of connections, such as the teacher of the county magistrate, the staff of the magistrate, and the guest of the palace. Those who have no future study hard to learn, and then take the exam. Test young people, young people go up, it seems that they are very powerful. Your son-in-law didn't plan to be an official anyway, so why give them the test... not even beautiful women..."

"But the master of the county magistrate and the staff of the palace are also very powerful..."

"Is it great?"

"Yes."

"Uh... Keep up with the times, don't look at these people with the old eyes, now our family sees the county magistrate's teacher and we don't have to pay attention to them. Anyway, they are all a group of people in their forties and fifties, so there is no problem if there is a generation gap." Beautiful women add to the fun..."

"Yes, I have."

"...you have to sing against me, right?"

"..."

"Grandpa, I was wrong."

"Don't dare..."

"That's about the same... What beauties are there?"

"Pan Duoyi! Chen Xiaoxia!"

"Miss Qilan should also go..."

"Luo Miaomiao..."

"Who is the man? Why do you know better than me..."

"laugh……"

In March, the spring is picturesque, and when the wind blows the petals and flies over the city, there is laughter in the small courtyard of the Su family.In the courtyard, a family is making Kongming lanterns while chatting.Yellow paper, paste, pen and ink, inkstone, and some bamboo branches for making lampshade frames are scattered around.Even Su Tan'er, who was nearly ten months pregnant, was also joining in the fun, drawing pictures with paper to be pasted on the lampshade.She was in a peaceful state of mind at this time, and she had a graceful temperament, but after all, she was only a woman in her early twenties, her long hair was tied behind her head with a ribbon, and she was still bright and shrewd when participating in the discussions of Chan'er Juan'er and the others.

After all, she is much more innocent at this time than later generations. Even though she has been involved in intrigue in the past few years, once she has purified her mind, she is nearly ten months pregnant at this time, and she looks younger and more mature than the 20-year-old woman in later generations. Much simpler.At this time, her mind is mostly on the child and Ning Yi, and the maturity on the other side of her mood is just another special attractive temperament. Occasionally, when she meets Ning Yi's eyes, she can feel that she is smiling. Talking in general.

It has been almost half a month since I came back from Hangzhou. The outside world’s poetry and literature meetings and romantic atmosphere have not changed much from when I left Jiangning. From time to time, I can hear such news around me, which adds to the real feeling of being in such an era. .The post sent yesterday, at least for Jiang Ning, may still be a very important gathering.If it is said that such a grand occasion as the Mid-Autumn Festival Poetry Meeting and the Yuanxi Poetry Meeting is a carnival for the entire upper class, this kind of banquet is probably similar to the banquets of the Mensa Club in later generations. It is relatively private, but due to the different participants, there are quite different influences.

This kind of gathering is not only about poetry, but also has higher requirements for classics, theory, and policy. Of course, there is no meaning of school examinations on weekdays. A group of poor Confucian scholars exchange experiences with each other.But if there is someone like Ning Yi who shows up quickly, if invited, there will often be a round of school exams. Once he can pass, it proves that he has the ability to talk to them about the subset of classics and history, which is undoubtedly a great affirmation of this person's knowledge. .

For Ning Yi, this kind of thing is of course a good thing to avoid.This is not a matter of plagiarism or whether there is a template for reference. If Confucianism can really guide life, Ning Yi's own life experience has gone beyond that category. It's just that everyone expresses it differently, so he won't look down on it. These people, there is no need to ask these people for help and prove anything with admiration.

If we look forward from the back, wenhuishihui seems to be the mainstream of this era, and people seem to live their lives like this, but in fact these are just sidelines.No matter who is famous outside, which beauty in the brothel is dating which talent, more people still live their lives at their own pace.In the past few days, in order to enlighten Zhou Junwu, I talked about airplanes, hot air balloons and other things. When I returned home, I talked about it with my wives, concubines and maids. Everyone thought it was interesting. Today, I held a competition to make Kongming lanterns. Each made one. Tonight Flying in the yard is more fun than trying to see who can do it better.

"As for Kongming lanterns, although they look small and simple to make, they are actually very knowledgeable. Generally speaking, the temperature of the fire is actually relatively fixed. As long as the weight of Kongming lanterns is higher than... er, I remember it was 23 It weighs five or six grams, which is about half a tael, so it can't fly anyway, so... Myolie, your frame is too big, and you can't fly without redoing it, haha..."

The atmosphere in the small courtyard was harmonious. During this period of time, Ning Yi was still in a relaxed mood. While carefully covering his own lampshade, he pointed out the deficiencies of everyone in a serious manner.In fact, he is not very good at this kind of hands-on ability, but anyway, it is a pastime for everyone to sit together, and things can take their time.Su Tan'er asked instead: "If it's more than half a tael, it won't be able to fly. Isn't the method you taught the little prince of the Zhou family useless?"

"Higher temperature, better material, and the filling of the balloon can also be changed. There are still many methods that can be used..."

Talking about balloons for a while, everyone talked about the recent literary meeting. Ning Yi added cartoon portraits of Su Tan'er and others to his Kongming lantern lampshade, and added some flowers and plants, which made it quite exquisite. Originally, he wanted to add Poetry, but after writing two sentences, the paper was torn, and this side had to be torn down and redone.Because "my uncle knows everything", Chan'er, Juan'er, and Xing'er came over from time to time to ask him how his lamp was doing, and he also made comments with a smile.

When it was released that night, the Kongming lanterns of the rest of the people slowly flew up in the yard. Even the poorly painted Kongming lanterns of his wife wobbled into the sky. There was no response on the little shelf.Xiaochan supported Su Tan'er and stood on one side, while Juan'er and Xing'er stood on the other side, both of them remained silent with strange expressions, apparently holding back a smile.

Ning Yi stood there blinking his eyes for a while, and rubbed his forehead with his fingers: "Who dares to laugh out and deduct all this month's silver."

Su Tan'er supported his stomach and looked at him, and said softly: "Sanggong seems to say that today is the sky lantern competition?"

"Did I say that?" Ning Yi glared at her, then stared at Xiao Chan who seemed to be laughing.Xiaochan quickly waved her hand: "Master, I didn't laugh."

"Didn't say you laughed. Juan'er Xing'er is doing well, and she hasn't made a sound yet. This month, everyone will deduct a tael of silver. Xiaochan, yours is gone... and you, if you want to laugh, laugh it out, hold back It's not good for children for so long, let's go in..."

He helped Su Tan'er turn around and walked towards the room. Amidst the laughter behind him, Juan'er and Xing'er were both protesting.But Ning Yi's temperament is clear to everyone after all. He is majestic and majestic at critical moments, but he is extremely casual with his family. He said that the salary will be deducted, but in fact, everyone may not care.Su Tan'er leaned on his shoulder and laughed softly. When they returned to the room, the two sat by the window. Ning Yi rubbed her belly for her to calm her down. Xiaochan brought tea and hid behind Ning Yi to sip it With a chuckle, Ning Yi looked back at her and narrowed his eyes: "I will settle accounts with you later."

Xiao Chan's status as a concubine has been confirmed now, but there is no special maid for her in the yard, but there is a slight difference in clothes from Juan'er and Xing'er, which is not obvious.Clean and simple Jiangnan women dress up, like Zhao Linger's heart-shaped Luo Yi, occasionally skirts and silk trousers.At this time, before Ning Yi was about to pull her over and hug her left and right, she ran away.

The four Kongming lanterns outside the window slowly rose into the night sky. Juan'er and Xing'er looked up and danced on the side of the yard. Not long after, they ran to the corridor on the second floor to watch, and they could only hear their voices.Xiao Chan went to the yard to check Ning Yi's Kongming lantern, and later found that there was a thin slit on the side of the Kongming lantern with ink, so she carefully pasted the slit again, and when it was lit again, this The lonely Kongming Lantern finally flew up. When the night wind blew, it was blown a little sideways, and then it was blocked by a branch in the corner of the yard, floating under the branch and could not fly up. In the night, it seemed to be in the courtyard On one side of the tree hung a small lantern.

Ning Yi and his wife looked at Xiao Chan and others scratching their heads under the tree from the window, and then found wooden sticks and bamboo poles, and poked them on the tree, but the tree was a bit tall, and the three girls were busy for a long time There was no result. In the end, the night wind blew, and the Kongming lantern swayed, got rid of the paper strips from the trees, and flew away into the sky.

The surroundings are quiet, the lights rise to the sky, and melt together with the stars. It is a pleasant and charming night in late spring.

For half of the nights, Ning Yi still slept with Xiaochan.

For wealthy families, after the main wife is pregnant, it is most normal for the concubine to stay in bed, and the concubines often have the opportunity to compete for favor during these times.On Ning Yi's side, the situation is naturally quite biased. It was in such a tense environment in Hangzhou before. After returning to Jiangning in the past half a month, Su Tan'er really had the opportunity to seriously arrange these things. She has been pregnant for more than nine months. Ning Yi Yi felt that her situation was more important, and Su Tan'er was naturally moved by this, but most of the time she insisted that Ning Yi should accompany Xiaochan.

Xiaochan's side gives people a rather strange feeling.I had already noticed it during the time when I was alone in Hangzhou, and these feelings have become more clear recently.In terms of intercourse, she is willing to do almost anything, as long as she feels that Ning Yi likes it, everything is fine, but on the other hand, she is an extremely pure little girl, she does not make a sound or speak when doing such things, When he was nervous, he bit his lip desperately, and even blushed when he made a little noise.

Ning Yi's pure sensual needs are not very strong. He has never been able to fall in love with anyone, but after experiencing a life at the top, such things are not a forbidden area for him.Although self-control does not prevent promiscuity, as far as women are concerned, as long as there is a need, everything has actually been experienced, seen, and felt.

In fact, it has been more than half a year since he had a relationship with Xiaochan. When he was in Hangzhou, Ning Yi felt that it might be that the little girl was desperately trying to comfort herself in an extreme environment.It was only later that I gradually discovered that when Su Tan'er escaped from marriage, Xiao Chan received the pre-marital education that a wealthy family should have received. She probably thought that she was a maid and concubine, and she should do everything by herself, but her heart was above her own. But it is extremely simple, the two of them stripped naked and Ning Yi made her look at her, she would still blush, and then she would close her eyes and bite her lips. A few times, Ning Yi whispered a few words to her and asked her to talk too, the girl was just a piece of cake. Stuttering confusedly: "Say, what are you talking about..." My mind was so confused that I couldn't say anything at all.

Everyone is doing this kind of thing, the other party is willing to do everything, very active, cooperative and obedient, but only cares about shyness in his heart. Sometimes Ning Yi can't help but feel frustrated. What he did should not be too bad.

"Actually... I feel... very comfortable." When Ning Yi really asked, Xiao Chan couldn't avoid it, so she could answer with a blushing face like a mosquito, and then asked with concern, "Does my uncle feel comfortable? "

"Uh...comfortable..." Such an answer is like the feeling of two elementary school students kissing for the first time. Ning Yi can only sigh for such a wonderful feeling, but in all fairness, he likes it in his heart .

The weather is no longer cold, wearing a thin apron and silk trousers, Xiaochan is used to sleeping sideways with one of his arms, and doesn't mind where Ning Yi touches her, sometimes Ning Yi turns his head, In the faint light, one could see a smile on the corner of her mouth, feeling very satisfied and happy, just like a child curled up beside him...a little girl curled up beside him.

For Xiao Chan, maybe this is what she really likes.

On the second day, Ning Yi did not go to the invitation to the literary meeting. In the next few days, rumors about Ning Yi's fame and Ning Yi's failure to attend the appointment began to spread among the Jiangning literati group. Push, it's not surprising that this kind of thing happens.However, the Su family was affected a bit. Because of this incident, Su Chonghua, the head of the academy, came here to teach Ning Yi a lesson, but Ning Yi just looked at him with strange eyes, and finally he had to leave resentfully.

What Ning Yi thinks at this time is no longer the things in Jiangning City that have nothing to do with him.In the southern area, Fang La is still stubbornly resisting. Counting the time, Liu Xigua's troops may have entered the mountains, while Tong Guan has begun to consider withdrawing troops and going north. Ning Yi has also formally considered what he can do when he goes to the capital.During this period of time, Kang Xian approached him once and asked him if he would consider managing some things in the secret investigation division under the name of Princess Chengguo, which was beyond Ning Yi's expectations.

"...It was originally a small yamen patched together. There are many things, and everything is involved. There is a shortage of people. Agui is here to help. He is famous and respects you very much. He is Qin Gong's family. Disciple, I'm going to Beijing soon. You can just cooperate... On the other hand, in the next period of time, you may have some dealings with people from the green forest. You happen to be familiar with these. Those who are sad and those who see them cry, cough cough... How about coming over to join a group and help? Because the situation in the south has been roughly settled, the Northern Expedition can no longer be held back, and the next step may be to stare at Liangshanbo and the like In this place, the people you have killed them are also considered old with them, if you are interested, why not use the public to help your private..."

(End of this chapter)