In the wing room outside the main hall of the Grand View Garden, men from the Jia family gathered together, and nearly ten Eight Immortals tables were placed. The butler of the Jia family was sending wine and food back and forth.

When Jia Yuanchun's poem came in, it caused a burst of cheers from the people of the Jia family. Who would have said the poem written by the imperial concubine?

No one would do the poems about the imperial concubine in public. Jia Zheng asked about the situation in the eunuch and the mandarin duck.

The little eunuch was a clever man and said with a smile: "The concubine is in a high spirit and ordered the girls in the mansion to write poems. One person is one. He only asked the second master of Bao in the mansion to make four poems. The concubine said: This will save me from the painstaking efforts of my teaching since childhood."

Jia Zheng smiled when he heard this. This must have been the story of Baoyu's inscribed plaque when he was talking to Yuan Fei in the main room of Jia Mu.

Confucian etiquette emphasizes the different seats of father and son. On the table next door, Jia Lian and Jia Qiang looked at Jia Huan. Most of the Jia family are "bold and rough". They have no contact with Shilin. They have only heard of Jia Huan's reputation, but they don't know what's going on. If you really want to talk about poetry, the Huan brothers here are the big shots.

What Jia Lian felt most deeply was that he went to the Jiafangsi to have fun. No matter which popular girl, no one would say she would not know whenever she mentioned Jia Huan's name. She looked admiration and admiration.

Jia Qiang now occasionally follows Mr. Luo, a clan, to the cultural circle of Wanping County, the capital. He is determined to win a scholar's fame. Of course, he does not rely on his own exams, but on Uncle Huan's help to operate. He is naturally very clear about the status of a famous poet of Uncle Huan's poetry. Last year, when he was in Jiangnan, Jia's lyrics were sang in the streets and alleys, which was unprecedented.

Jia Huan had no idea and sat peacefully, drinking the clear rice wine. He had no intention of showing off tonight. He also had to copy poetry to the occasion. He just told Eunuch Chen that he wanted to present poetry to Jia Yuanchun to gain appreciation, but it was just an explanation, and he had other plans.

Yuanyang and the little eunuch went in again. The little eunuch Xiao Lizi looked at Jia Huan before leaving. He received a message that the third master of the Jia family was going to present a poem. He was coming out now, why did the other party not respond at all?

The lively banquet continued. After a glass of wine, the manuscript of poems hand-written by Yuanyang was passed on to Jia Huan's table.

Jia Huan pretended to behave with the manuscript. In fact, he was just pretending. If you don’t read the poems of the imperial concubine, it would not work even if you read them quickly. You should take the form seriously. He was thinking about other things in his mind.

All the scenery in heaven and earth are prepared, and the name of the Grand View of the Fragrant Garden is Yingxi.

This is not how Jia Yuanchun is boasting about the scenery of the Grand View Garden, it is indeed worthy of it. Within a small radius, gardens, rivers, lotus ponds, Taoist temples, farmhouses, bamboos, quiet, wealthy, various weather and attractions are gathered.

Golden Gate Yuhu Shenxian Mansion, Guidian Lan Palace Concubine's House.

Xi means "reward". If you follow Jia Huan's habit of using words, you will directly use the word "英".

Jia Yuanchun confessed: "I have no talent and are not good at chanting. My sisters know it well..." Jia Huan's thinking diverged from this sentence, but he remembered an interesting story: What are Sichun good at? It depends on their respective maids' names.

For example, Yuanchun, her maid named Baoqin. She is probably good at playing the piano. Yingchun's chief maid is Siqi. Yingchun does like to play Go in the Jia Mansion. She is a quiet woman. Tanchun's maid is: Shishu. Tanchun's later layout in Qiushuangzhai in the Grand View Garden does show that she loves calligraphy and inscriptions. Xichun's maid is called Zhihua. Xichun likes to draw and everyone knows it. She is also pretty good.

After Jia Huan pretended to behave, he handed the manuscript to Jia Lian.

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When we were drinking outside the main hall of Grand View Garden, we were having a lot of laughter and laughter in the main hall.

The banquets in the outer wings were made of the Eight Immortals table, and in the main hall, there was a separate meal system. Each person was one seat, arranged on both sides. Yuanchun sat high and four small eunuchs served. Jia Mu, Wang, Xing, and Xue were with her.

Further down there are Chai, Dai, Yu, Ying, Teng, and Xi of several people. Youshi, Li Wan, Fengjie, and Qin Keqing personally brought the soup and cups. Qin Keqing originally wanted to ask for leave as usual but was persuaded by Youshi: Chai and Dai are not from the blood of the Jia family, and they are not the same appearance. Even if she is not the wife of the Jia family, what if she participates?

Only Baoyu was biting the pen with a sad face. Jia Yuanchun loved Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Yihongyuan, Hengwuyuan, and Huange Mountain Villa (Daoxiang Village) the most, and ordered him to write poems and chant them. However, writing four poems in one go is really a test of his poetry talent.

Therefore, Cao Zijian made a poem in seven steps, and was known as a talented person. Li Taibai made a hundred poems about wine and wine, and was called a poetic immortal. These are not work that ordinary people can do.

The decent maids in the Jia family were also able to serve in the main hall. When Baoyu and the girls wrote poems, Yuanchun and the chats and laughter continued with Mu Jia, Mrs. Wang and others, and sometimes fresh hot dishes, home-cooked dishes and flavored dishes were delivered.

Zijuan, who was standing beside Daiyu, saw that Baoyu sweated on his forehead, and smiled secretly, and said to Daiyu: "Does the girl want to help Bao Erye make a poem? It's hard to see him..." She only understood Daiyu's thoughts. Her girl wanted to show off her talents when she wrote a poem tonight, and overwhelmed everyone. However, the imperial concubine only gave one person the opportunity to write a poem.

Daiyu had already put down her pen at this time, looked at Baoyu not far away, and said softly: "What are you going to do with bad ideas?"

The relationship with Baoyu has improved slightly in the past few days, but she doesn't want to cause trouble. Refusing to make a purse will cause a huge storm. She is showing off when she helps write a poem. God knows what happened again?

Looking for hatred for no reason, sometimes it seems as stupid as crazy. Just talking about Baoyu.

When Jia Baoyu was pondering, Wan, Chai, Dai, Ying, Hidden, and Kudos were presented to Jia Yuanchun for comment. Jia Yuanchun read it and smiled and said, "Finally, the works of Xue Lin's second sister are different, and they are not foolish sisters who can be listed together."

Let’s look at Xue Baochai and Lin Daiyu who sat down and joked with the sisters of the Jia family. They looked even more and more unique.

Jia Yuanchun was amused. Her gangster had a good attitude and asked her to be a matchmaker early to make a marriage with Baochai. Otherwise, with Baochai's dignified and steady personality, she would be very compatible with Baoyu. She was relieved to be in the palace.

As for Daiyu, she seems to have a timid disease, which is not what she considers.

When Baoyu was worried, Baochai, Daiyu and others walked over to take a look. Back at the seat, Tanchun smiled and said softly: "Second brother is afraid that his talent is exhausted. Should Sister Bao help him see?" The eldest sister valued Baoyu, of course she could see it. If Baoyu couldn't write it, it would be disappointing. However, the way of poetry is not as good as Sister Bao and Sister Lin.

In comparison, Sister Zishi Bao is better at speaking.

Baochai wore a light yellow outer shirt, dignified and elegant, fair-skinned and beautiful, bright and unreasonable. Compared with Daiyu, she was a different style, and she chuckled and shook her head.

Some of the overall situations can be taken care of, while some of the overall situations cannot be taken care of. Of course, she can clearly distinguish them. She is very clear about the "contradiction" between the young man who helped her wear a hat in the cold wind and his legitimate brother. Her position is naturally very clear.

Baochai and Tanchun have a good relationship. They also know that Tanchun is smart, so they don’t fool her with the scenes. They advised her: “If the third sister is interested, she can give Bao brothers a few poems from Fanchuan’s collection of poems for reference.”

Tanchun nodded with a smile. Fan Chuan's collection is Du Mu's collection. The words are beautiful and handsome. She has read them naturally. They are very suitable for the sake of the situation. They can't write them, but can't memorize them? The following are a few famous poems by Du Mu to broaden their thinking.

Baoyu was so worried that he saw Tanchun sending him to refer to the poem and said happily: "Good sister, you can still rely on it."

Tanchun couldn't help but chuckled and said, "Who made you offend Sister Bao all the time? Sister Lin offended a lot." Her younger brother's achievements and ambitions lie in the Jia family, nor in the competition for favor with Brother Bao. Disagreement with the legitimate brother is not a good reputation for the third brother.

Baoyu shouted and raised his pen and wrote, "Where did I ever?" There was someone who offended Lin Meimei. Where did he start offending Sister Bao?

Big Face Bao didn't understand the situation.

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After writing the poems in the main hall, Jia Yuanchun ordered Tanchun to use colored paper to copy out a total of more than ten poems just now, and asked the eunuch to pass on the outer wing.

Jia Zheng, Jia She and others praised him very much. Jia Zheng made an opportunity to present the "Ode to Return to the Province" and let the eunuchs pass it to Jia Yuanchun.

Jia Huan smiled slightly in the seat. He talked with Jia Zheng’s confidant, Shi Ye Bai, and he was very clear about it. The content is roughly: articles that praise merits. Speaking of which, Dad Zheng’s three views are still very correct: loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.

Scholars respect writing. Even though Jia Huan is now a famous poet, Jia Zheng's writing has absolutely no reason to change it.

As for the matter of catching a knife and writing for the pen, Jia Zheng gave it to his disciples and did not look for him. With his current ancient essay, it is still not difficult to write a essay that flatters. Eight-legged essays are originally a training for scholars to apply literature.

Jia Huan browsed the copied poems. Li Wan and Sanchun's poems are both ordinary, ordinary. Baochai and Daiyu are better.

Baochai wrote: "The Ruizaoxian is full of colorful pens, so why dare you say anything again?" This is a compliment to Yuanchun. It is very consistent with Sister Bao's dignity and peace and at any time. A fifteen-year-old girl seems a little mature when writing such sentences.

Of course, we need to understand the situation at Sister Bao's family: her father died early, and her brother Xue Bawang is an unreliable person. She often causes trouble, such as killing someone. It is worse than not having this brother. If she is immature and has a good relationship, she will not be able to live a life.

Daiyu wrote: "Fragrant Jingu wine, flowers are beautiful in Yutang people. Why are you lucky enough to invite favors? Palace cars pass by frequently." This is a side description of the prosperity of the Jia family, elegant style, pleasant words, and very consistent with Lin Daimei's literary style...

Jia Huan was reading it, and before he could read the four poems of Big Face Bao, the eunuch Xiao Lizi, who had been in for a while, came out to convey the reward from Concubine Jia to everyone: Qiongshu and golden sausage and other items.

Qiongshu Jinshi, which can often refer to precious foods. In fact, there are two things. Qiongshu is the 19th chapter of the original book of the Red Chamber: the steamed sugar cheese left by Jia Baoyu to Xiren. As for the sashimi, it is finely cut meat.

Of course, the rewards of the imperial concubines will naturally not be two different foods. The rewards are as many as the styles and the specifications.

Jia Zheng and others thanked him.

Xiao Lizi said again: "The imperial concubine tells Jia Huan and Jia Lan to meet him."

In the outer wing, everyone in the Jia family looked at Jia Huan and Jia Lan. They were envious and took it for granted. These are the two most promising scholars in the Jia family at present. The Jia family is a noble family, but the number of titles and officials is limited. In the end, it depends on the right path of being an imperial examination.

Fortunately, this was the state dynasty. If it were in the Ming Dynasty, the descendants and relatives of the foreigners were not qualified to be admitted to the imperial examination. Many families of poetry, books, rituals and music were unwilling to marry their daughters to the royal family.

Jia Lan was in her teens and sat beside Jia Zheng, wearing a dark blue gown and looking like a little adult. At this time, she stood up nervously, her legs shaking a little. Looking at Jia Huan, "Uncle San..." she was still a child.

Jia Huan nodded slightly to Jia Lan, stood up with a calm expression, bowed her hand, and said to the eunuch kindly: "Please lead the way, my father-in-law."

With his current status, future and potential, Jia Yuanchun returned to visit his relatives and could not see him.

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The main hall of the Grand View Garden is called the Grand View Tower. The flying tower on the east is called: Zhujin Pavilion, and the slanted tower on the west is called: Hanfang Pavilion.

Jia Qiang had a few glasses of wine in the side hall and waited in the attic of Zhujin. He was in charge of the opera troupe in the Grand View Garden. The twelve young girls, all of whom he bought from Suzhou. He was waiting to act to show the imperial concubine tonight.

After ten years of hard work off the stage, I was waiting for the performance tonight. Jia Qiang kept looking at the old officer, which made her feel a little anxious. A servant from the Jia family came downstairs to convey the message. Jia Qiang grabbed him on the steps and asked, "What's the situation inside?"

The servant said, "The imperial concubine said that the third master and Lan Ge'er have entered."

When Jia Qiang heard this, he patted his thighs and said, "Hey, I forgot this song." To the girls behind him, "all slowly and all breathe a sigh of relief. My uncle Huan went in to see the imperial concubine, it would definitely take a while."

Uncle Huan, that kind of strength can cause trouble even if you have nothing to do. It will definitely not be over in a short time.

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In the main hall, silk and bamboo were pleasant. Jia Huan and Jia Lan entered again. This time, the pomp in the main hall was not as good as when the national ceremony was just now.

Jia Yuanchun, who was standing high above the platform, was serving only a few eunuchs. Below were Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Aunt Xue. You Shi, Wang Xifeng and Li Wan were taking care of the girls in the mansion. Qin Keqing took care of the girls in the mansion:

Baochai, Daiyu, Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, Baoyu are all there. They are also their own maids following them, smiling and smiling. The atmosphere is harmonious.

Jia Huan took Jia Lan forward and saluted. He thought of Qingwen in his heart. She must like this lively occasion. Unfortunately, she couldn't get in if she was not in the hall.

"My brother Jia Huan has seen the imperial concubine..." Jia Huan had just knelt down with the people in the Jia family. At this time, it was considered a family banquet, and just bowed and bowed.

Jia Lan looked at the cat and bowed with Jia Huan. Li Wan under the moon platform looked at her half-aged son and felt a sense of tenderness in her heart.

Many female relatives in the Jia family who were drinking in the main hall looked at Jia Huan. They enjoyed the treatment of star and big-core appearance. But there was no way. With Jia Huan's current status, don't you think carefully about his words?

On the platform, Jia Yuanchun was wearing a yellow robe in the costume of a concubine, looked down at the boy with a slightly tall body, a calm temperament and a calm expression, and nodded with satisfaction. This is the Dragon of the Jia family!

No matter how much she loves Baoyu, she knows in her heart that Baoyu's future future will definitely not be as good as her sister.

It’s not about talent or imperial examinations. It’s about Jia Huan’s current status in the civil service circle. Who are his teachers? Minister of Rites, Governor of Huaiyang, and Minister of Rites in Nanjing. Can Baoyu encounter such an opportunity even if he goes to the imperial examinations now?

The country has been established for 150 years, and the country has been enjoyed for a long time, and the world has been peaceful, and civil servants can govern the country! Today, I can feel the pressure of the civil servant group. Her title of concubine has gone through many twists and turns. Because, according to Confucian etiquette, the emperor only allowed two concubines, not the three now. This is something that orthodox civil servants cannot accept.

Confucian etiquette and law restrict not only civil officials, but also emperors.
To be continued...