The cannon fodder original wife's bad story

Chapter 255

In the morning, several people were reciting poems and composing couplets in the restaurant. After noon, the eldest son of the Lin family made another arrangement, "I have already booked a small banquet at Man Yue Tower for lunch. You have all composed a lot of poems today. Why don't we go to Man Yue Tower and ask Miss Bao Yue to play and sing. If she likes something, it must be good."

Zhu Baoyue!

This is a famous talented lady in the capital. When they heard that Lin Jiadalang had reserved a table, they were even more enthusiastic. "Of course we have to go. You are really capable, Lin Dalang. I have been eyeing the table at Manyue Tower for quite some time, but there is not a single vacant one."

Now that all the candidates for the imperial examination have gathered in the capital, Manyue Tower is overwhelmed with business.

Zhu Baoyue was especially picky about her patrons. She always sold her art but not her body, and she only entertained guests with people with whom she had a connection. In the final analysis, ordinary scholars were not really qualified.

Now that they had the chance, everyone was happy and clamored to rush to Manyue Tower. Lin Dalang quickly stood up and said, "Don't worry, we'll walk there later. It's only three or five miles away from here." As soon as he finished speaking, someone suddenly remembered the news he heard from the capital and whispered to Xu Lingbai beside him, "Brother Xu, you should go and see her. I heard that Miss Manyue was beaten up by the Fourth Young Master's wife. After all, you are the Young Master's brother. Go and see her today and save some face for the Fourth Young Master's wife."

As soon as he finished speaking, he was reprimanded by Huang Zhi.

"It's just hearsay, how can you take it seriously! The Fourth Young Master's wife is as broad-minded as you, and it was just a misunderstanding with Miss Baoyue. Brother Zhao, please don't spread rumors and cause unnecessary trouble to the Fourth Young Master's wife and Miss Baoyue."

Xu Lingbai also felt a little angry after hearing this.

"My cousin is a decent woman, but Brother Zhao forced the two women together. He must have bad intentions."

Seeing this, the candidate surnamed Zhao had originally meant to be joking, but he never expected that Huang Sanlang and Xu Lingbai would challenge him. He had to stand up and apologize, but he was not convinced in his heart. Many people are still talking about the joke of the Lantern Festival. It is really ridiculous that you are trying to cover up your mistakes.

Xiao Bei was even more rude, and said with a stern face, "My cousins ​​are as brave as men. They were able to save a child when they fell into the water. They met Miss Baoyue several times, and the guests were always happy. The rumors about smashing and looting are all taken out of context and are slander."

The candidate surnamed Zhao apologized repeatedly and finally found an excuse to leave the table first.

Huang Zhi turned around and said to Lin Dalang, "This guy doesn't put much effort into his writing, but spends all day hanging out in the brothel. We should have less contact with him in the future."

Lin Dalang knew the capabilities of the Huang family and nodded in agreement, "I've always felt that he was inappropriate, and he spoke rudely today. We really can't be close friends." The other gentlemen on the side echoed this. Xu Lingbai couldn't help but look at Huang Zhi a few more times. He felt that the third son of the Huang family was not fussy about trivial matters. He could appreciate his cousin, so he must be a good person.

As a result, the two of them discussed the matter a little more.

The more they talked, the more they got along. I couldn't help but sigh, "Sanlang and my cousin's husband have many similar ideas. Xiaoke and my cousin's husband have also discussed the classics, history, and literature. He has a unique view. I thought he was unique, but I didn't expect that he and Sanlang actually have the same idea."

Huang Zhi quickly replied modestly, "I am still a little bit inferior to Ji Zhang. Last time, we took the imperial examination together, but I never thought that he would become a great success at such a young age, while I failed. I am really ashamed that Brother Xu thinks so highly of Huang San."

Lin Dalang interrupted with a smile, "Sanlang, don't be modest. You and Pei Silang are both outstanding people. You will definitely win the first prize and be on the list of top scorers this year."

They were all students, so they bowed and prayed to each other. Lin Dalang did not hesitate and called everyone to go to the Full Moon Tower. On the way, they saw a pleasure boat in the river, and Langjun and Luyao were playing the zither in harmony, in the cool summer air.

"I heard that you can take a boat ride near the Full Moon Tower. The weather is not too hot today. It would be nice to drink some sake and then cruise around the lake to enjoy the scenery..."

They are all scholars in their twenties and thirties, and they love such elegant things the most.

Once it was said, everyone supported it.

When they arrived at the Full Moon Tower, Lin Dalang went forward and knocked three times at the closed door. Not long after, a maid opened the door halfway and saw Lin Dalang outside. She said angrily, "Why did the eldest master come so early? He said he would come in the evening, but our girl is still taking a nap now. I'm afraid I can't entertain everyone."

After saying that, he leaned over and looked down from Lin Dalang's side. At the bottom of the stairs, there was a group of handsome young men in bright clothes and riding horses, looking forward to what was ahead.

Among them, there are also several familiar faces, such as the third son of the Huang family and the son of the Liu family.

"Thank you, sister, for asking. We are all in high spirits today and have found some good words this morning. I have come to ask Miss Baoyue for advice."

It was a business of welcoming and seeing off guests. If they were really kicked out, it would not be a big deal. But if they agreed, their daughter's family record would be ruined. The maid smiled and said, "Forget it, forget it. I am the bad slave today. Gentlemen, please wait for a moment and let me go in and ask."

Lin Dalang bowed, thanked him, stepped down the steps, and discussed the small pier with Huang Sanlang and others.

Some people say that the pawnshop is made of bluestone from Qinyuan, while others say that it is more stylish if it is paved with red and green pebbles. Some people who are sympathetic to women argue that "pebbles are not good because they hurt your feet. Ladies' soft shoes will hurt your feet and it will not be beautiful."

Xu Lingbai rarely participated in such gatherings, and he said very little. His face was thin and flushed. Seeing this, Xiao Bei couldn't help but tease him, "Brother Xu, you are already over 20 years old, and you are still unmarried?"

"Fame and fortune are nothing but clouds. Once you have a family business, it won't be too late to talk about marriage."

When the man next to him heard that Xu Lingbai was unmarried and had a younger sister, he came up to him and started chatting with him. Xu Lingbai became even more embarrassed and spoke incoherently. Huang Zhi saw this and helped him out.

"After the imperial examination, with Brother Xu's talent, there is no need for a virtuous wife. Please don't tease and bully Brother Xu."

As they were chatting and laughing, the wooden door of Man Yue Tower creaked and opened halfway.

The maid who had just come out smiled as she stepped out of the door and saluted gracefully, "Gentlemen, please follow me. If the hospitality is not good enough, please forgive me."

"Yes, yes!"

Everyone filed in, fanning themselves. When they were about to close the door, they heard Chun Ge riding his horse in the distance, "Sister Qinghong, wait a moment, my Erlang is here."

Following the sound, Chun Ge was small but very clever. His toes had already touched the ground before the horse's hooves were steady.

He came forward to chat and laugh with the maid, and saw an acquaintance, "Mr. Huang San, Mr. Xiao Si, it's a coincidence today. My Erlang will be here soon, so he will have company."

When he was about to jump down the stairs, he saw Xu Lingbai behind the crowd.

"Ha! Cousin, why are you here too?"

Xu Lingbai's fair face turned red all the way to his neck, and the tips and lobes of his ears were all bright red after being yelled at by Chun Ge.