Bastard’s Resurgence

At the beginning of Hua Deng, the Zhang family was very happy.

In the West Yard, the ancestor came over and sat on the main seat of the main hall. Zhang Rong was not in Yangzhou, and the ancestor came out to treat guests in person. This is a rare situation in the Zhang family in recent years.

Zhang Chengxi greeted the guests outside the gate. The first person to come was Mr. Nie Yongnie. Today, Nie Yong is wearing an official uniform and sitting in an official sedan chair, full of style.

Zhang Chengxi bowed his hands and said with a smile: "Master Nie, my parents! Your visit to my Zhang family today really makes the vegetation inside and outside the Zhang mansion shine, please, please!"

Zhang Chengxi gestured to please, and then personally accompanied Nie Yong to the main hall of the West Court.

Although Nie Yong was wearing an official uniform, he didn't have the appearance of being a top tier-two scholar, and he talked and laughed with Zhang Chengxi all the way.

In the main hall, Nie Yong first met Zhang's mother, and the host and guest greeted each other. Then, the head of Guanshan Academy, Gui Liang, came, and the masters of Guanshan Academy, Sun Yibo, Luo Guancai, and teacher Deng Shengming, etc. came together. It was another greeting.

After being seated in the main hall, gradually the talents in the courtyard came one after another. Those who came early were all students from Guanshan Academy. They experienced a poem meeting, and everyone was in high spirits.

Especially when I saw the masters of the county from far away, everyone was even more excited. Although Guanshan Academy and the county government are separated by a small river, and the Academy is also the seat of the county school, many of the talented scholars who came today are all The birthplace of Xinhe County, but the chance for everyone to see the county honored is very rare.

Especially for those students who haven't finished, where is the first level of the scientific examination boy test county honor, the county honor is here, can you not perform well?

Zhang Haoran was particularly energetic. He changed into a brand-new scholar's uniform with a purple and gold crown on his head. His lips were red and his teeth were white, just like a bridegroom official.

He walked in the courtyard, and many talented scholars stood up to meet him. Zhang Chengxi said loudly in the main hall: "Haoran, don't you come over and meet the county lord?"

Zhang Haoran quickly trot into the main hall and saluted Nie Yong: "Student Zhang Haoran pays homage to Nie Xianzun."

With a smile on his face, Nie Yong gently stroked his beard with his hand, nodded gently and said, "Is this brother Chengxi Lin'er?"

Zhang Chengxi said: "It's the dog!"

"Hmm!" Nie Yong waved his hand gently and said, "Okay, very good!"

After he said a few words, he didn't comment, Zhang Chengxi winked at Zhang Haoran, and Zhang Haoran saluted and retired. An idea arose in Zhang Chengxi's mind. He felt that Nie Xianzun was indeed well-deserved and difficult to approach.

He had been observing Nie Yong, and found that Nie Yong's attitude towards several masters was both warm and cold, but he was more afraid to neglect. To him, Nie Yong was absolutely not to be offended.

If the status of the Zhang family is said to be based on the Zhang family's influence in Yangzhou, even the prefect Dai Dai has to give the Zhang family a bit of face. However, Zhang Chengxi wanted to fill the vacancy as an official and enter the official career. He now has the reputation of being a superintendent. If he can get a local official such as Nie Xianzun, then with the Zhang family's relationship in Yingtianfu, Zhang Chengxi will have a lot of hope in his career. Up.

Zhang Chengxi was courteous, and fell into the eyes of Luo Guancai on the other side. Lao Luo's expression was extremely ugly! Today’s poem meeting, everyone was very happy. In the evening, Nie Xianzun came to the banquet again, and many talented men from Yangzhou came to join him again, and even the long face of Guishan was very glorious.

And the only unpleasant possibility is Luo Guan. Zhang Chengxi spends a lot of money and seeks fame and reputation. He is busy so much. What is the purpose of Luo Guan's heart is like Mingjing.

Now that he saw Zhang Chengxi's servile maid's knees in front of Nie Xianzun, Luo Guan felt even more nauseous in his heart, but he was helpless.

Zhang Haoran came out of the main hall without much thought. The eyes of the talented man in the yard looking at him were full of envy, which made him very enjoyable.

Just at this time, there was a commotion at the door, and Cui Da's sharp voice sounded: "The talented Chen Gui from Zhishui Academy is here!"

In the yard, many people stood up and they all looked towards the door.

At this time, there was also an exclamation in the side hall. It turned out that the female relatives in the side hall had already arrived at this time. Zhang Baoyi, the girl from the Zhang family, and Zhang Xijun wanted to raise the curtain.

At the end of the veranda, everyone in Qilan also showed a faint smile.

Everyone was looking forward to it, and Chen Gui finally entered the yard. Seeing his appearance, he really deserved his reputation. He was a talent, holding a folding fan, and suave.

There were several talented scholars behind him, all senior talents of Zhishui Academy, and all of them had names and surnames, and Cui Dayi reported them all at the same time.

Many talented scholars from Guanshan Academy leaned forward. They were not even close to Chen Gui. From behind Chen Gui, a few big men in black short coats suddenly appeared. Several big men protected Chen Gui and said coldly:

"Everyone, stay calm, don't hurt my son!"

In this way, everyone was blocked by a few big guys. Chen Gui with a smile, surrounded by the crowd, walked through the courtyard and entered the main hall. All the talents who wanted to say hello to him could not say a word, let alone communicate. Up.

Especially Zhang Haoran, he took advantage of the favorable terrain early, thinking that he could greet Chen Gui the first time, and then the two sides could quickly get closer to each other, Zhang Haoran played the landlord’s friendship, and finally the host and guest had a great time.

Now that I think about it, Zhang Haoran thinks too much. In Chen Gui's eyes, there is no such person as Zhang Haoran! The identities of the two are very different. Chen Gui went directly into the main hall, and he was on an equal footing with the master and the teachers!

Zhang Haoran was very upset, but at this moment, no one cared about him anymore.

Cui Da's voice sounded again: "Qin Yue, a talented scholar in Zhishui Academy, is here..."

Qin Yue is here again, and everyone's eyes are on Qin Yue again. He is similar to Chen Gui. Qin Yue is also heavily guarded. The servants of Qin Yue are quite experienced. Don't say hello to Qin Yue in the yard. , Even if you want to see Qin Yue's face clearly, it will take a lot of work.

Zhang Haoran's beautiful fantasy was completely shattered, and there was an indescribable loss in his heart. But at this time, the scene was even more enthusiastic, because the oiranian Du Yueniang, Luo Qiaoqiao, Ding Zi, etc. entered the venue one after another.

The gathering of the four great oirans is an extremely rare opportunity, and this scene can only be seen every year during the Shangyuan Night Oiran Competition.

Many students in Guanshan Academy have never had the opportunity to see such a grand occasion. Now the opportunity is right in front of them. How can everyone care about Zhang Haoran's little emotions? Everyone has become avid fans, and surrounded by more closely, several big oirans have entered their seats.

The four great oirans are divided into seats on the veranda. The talented scholars sit in the yard and their positions are much lower. If you want to see the beautiful appearance of the oiran, you need to look up.

This pattern seems to be a kind of hint, that is to have the opportunity to be the guests of these great beauties, these so-called talents in the yard can only wishful thinking.

The story of the gifted and beautiful woman is not as romantic and elegant as it is in the play. It is more like the present situation. A group of so-called talented people who have carefully prepared and done enough work can not even get it after meeting the beautiful woman. A straight glance of the beauty.

And the elegance of meeting friends with literature and friends with poetry is more often just the imagination made up out of thin air by talented scholars. Most of the time, this is not the case, but like now, celebrities such as Chen Gui and Qin Yue and those in the courtyard. The talented scholars are separated by a bunch of big men.

Before the so-and-so talented person had reached the height of others, he wanted to rub his reputation and enter the circle of others. That was completely wishful thinking.

The talented scholars in the yard were seated again, but they no longer had the pretentious and eager momentum to try. The reality of a few pots of cold water splashed down to make them sober up a lot.

Even today's host Zhang Haoran has a lot of arrogance, and looks a little lost.

Fortunately at this moment, Liang Shi, who was in charge of the main hall, walked out and said, "Brother Hao, the ancestors let you into the main hall to sit down, and the banquet will begin immediately!"

"what……"

Zhang Haoran was taken aback for a moment, and immediately ecstatic, he slipped into the main hall.

Sure enough, on the east side of the main hall, a seat was arranged next to Qin Yue. After Zhang Haoran took the seat, he immediately turned his head to look at Qin Yue and said, "Brother Qin Yue, my dear Zhang Haoran, I have admired your name for a long time!"

"Uh..." Qin Yue was taken aback for a moment, and immediately laughed: "You are Zhang Haoran? Hello, hello, I have also admired your name for a long time!"

After Qin Yue finished speaking, he couldn't help but laugh again. When Zhang Haoran heard Qin Yue's words, he almost floated up and said busy flattered:

"Don't dare, don't dare, Brother Qin is too polite. It is a great honor for us to invite Brother Qin to a banquet in the Zhang family today. I will toast Xiongtai later!"

There were many talented scholars from Zhishui Academy sitting next to Qin Yue. Zhang Haoran met everyone one by one. Everyone had a good attitude towards him, and they all put the "Long admiration name" on their lips. Qin Yue turned around and felt very happy. , The previous unhappiness immediately became extremely weak.

To say that he was a little unhappy, when he met Chen Gui, Chen Gui unfolded the folding fan and accepted his gift abruptly, but some small flaws could not conceal Zhang Haoran's joy and pride.

After the host and guest's greetings were over, the guests were basically seated, and the banquet finally began. The Zhang family prepared hundreds of girls and servants for today's banquet.

All the girls wore the same costumes, and hundreds of girls shuttled through the banquet, as if they were wearing flowers and butterflies. The strength of Zhang's Yangzhou's first house finally manifested.

In the time of Zhang Chengdong, Zhang Chengdong was always calm and low-key. The Zhang family hardly did anything big. The exchanges with local officials and squires are also carried out in a very low-key state every year.

Now, Zhang Chengxi has taken over the Zhang family. Today, the first time he made a big effort, the guests, including Nie Yong, couldn't help but look at Zhang family with admiration.

No loss is the first in Yangzhou, and it really deserves its reputation. It is rich and powerful, but it is a pity that it has lost its duty as a heirloom of poetry and books. What a pity, what a pity!

If the Zhang family really inherited poetry and books, county officials like Nie Yong, and talented men like Qin Yue and Chen Gui, I'm afraid they are not qualified to be such a guest?