The Romance of the West Chamber: The Bells are Ringing

The Dharma Book folded his hands and said solemnly: "You must not lie, and you must uphold the right path in everything you do. I hope Zhang Sheng can have this enlightenment after reading so many sages' books."

Fa Cong was silent beside him. Could it be that what the master said was intended to remind him intentionally or unintentionally? Could it be that what he did never escaped the eyes of the master?

Fa Ben turned around and walked towards the abbot, and Fa Cong hurriedly followed. The cold sweat on his bald head shone pale in the moonlight.

In the back hall of the west wing, Mrs. Cui Xiangguo personally arranged the table for the banquet. While placing exquisite porcelain, she asked the matchmaker concernedly.

"Matchmaker, didn't you go to invite Mr. Zhang? Why haven't you seen him come yet?" Madam frowned slightly. She had great expectations for this banquet and hoped that everything would be perfect.

The matchmaker responded to Mrs. Cui Xiangguo with a smile. She knew Zhang Sheng's character and habits, "Zhang Sheng asked me to go first, and he will arrive later." Her voice was gentle and confident, as if it could relieve the lady's uneasiness.

While Mrs. Cui Xiangguo was talking with the matchmaker, Zhang Sheng walked in and saluted Mrs. Cui with a smile. He knew Mrs. Cui Xiangguo's expectations for this banquet, so he tried to come as early as possible.

The matchmaker looked behind Zhang Sheng, but she didn't see Zhang Sheng coming with the piano boy. If it had been before, he must have been concerned about it, but when he heard Zhang Sheng promised to take her as his concubine, he could get rid of his slave status, the piano boy was no longer the same in his heart.

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo gladly accepted Zhang Sheng's courtesy. She looked at this distinguished guest and said with emotion, "If it weren't for you, sir, how could we be where we are today? The lives of my family are all given by you, sir." "Yes." The lady's tone was full of gratitude.

Zhang Sheng smiled modestly and said: "Where, where, Madam, you have given me the award! I am so ashamed."

"This is just a drink, not to repay your kindness. Don't think we are too disrespectful." Mrs. Cui Xiangguo's voice was gentle and sincere.

Zhang Sheng tasted the profound meaning in his words, and his eyes looked profound under the candlelight of the banquet. He knew that this celebration was not only a celebration for his wife's family, but also a celebration of the ups and downs they had gone through together.

"When a person is happy, the people will rely on him. The defeat of this thief is all the blessing of his wife." Zhang Sheng's voice was low and powerful. He knew that Mrs. Cui Xiangguo must have something important to discuss with her, so he might as well give her a top hat.

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo nodded and smiled, her eyes flashing with gratitude, "Bring the wine, sir, drink this cup full." She raised the glass and motioned to Zhang Sheng to celebrate this moment together.

Zhang Sheng smiled and took the wine glass, "The elders give it to the young ones, but the young ones dare not refuse." He knew that this glass of wine was not only for celebration, but also to express respect for Mrs. Cui Xiangguo.

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo kindly persuaded Mr. Zhang to drink, "Sir, please sit down!" Her tone was gentle but firm, signaling to Mr. Zhang that he no longer had to be cautious.

Zhang Sheng's words were humble and his gratitude was beyond words. He gently raised his hands in a salute, and then said: "Young man is already beyond the bounds of etiquette when standing, how dare you sit across from the madam." His voice was low and calm, and there was a hint of incomprehensibility in his eyes.

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo smiled slightly. She understood Zhang Sheng's restraint, but she also knew that this was a moment of gratitude and she should not be too formal. She said firmly: "There is a saying that 'it is better to be respectful than to obey orders.'" Her voice contained kindness, indicating that Zhang Sheng did not need to be polite anymore.

Zhang Sheng nodded, thanked Mrs. Cui Xiangguo, and sat down.

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo turned around and said to the matchmaker: "Matchmaker, go call the young lady and ask her to come and say hello to the husband!"

The matchmaker immediately went to the bedroom next door and carefully opened the door. In the bedroom, the young lady was lying on the soft bed, wearing a light pink nightgown that highlighted her fair skin. Her face was a little pale and she did look a little uncomfortable.

"My dear lady, the old lady is entertaining guests in the back hall, so you can go." The matchmaker said respectfully.

Cui Yingying turned her head slightly, her eyes were slightly helpless, and a cynical smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. "Matchmaker, you are such a naughty slave." Her voice had a hint of humor, but also revealed some helplessness. "I don't feel well and can't get out."

Cui Yingying sat up slowly, her movements seemed a little slow. The matchmaker immediately stepped forward to help her and asked: "Little lady, who did you say you invited?"

Cui Yingying nodded slightly, with a look of disdain on her face, yawned, and said quietly: "Who are you inviting?"

"Invite Mr. Zhang!" said the matchmaker.

Cui Yingying said "Ah", stretched out her hand, pinched the matchmaker's arm hard, and cursed: "You cheap maid! You didn't tell me earlier! You're still trying to fool me, Master, you're tired of living." Come on!"

After saying that, he didn't care about the matchmaker grinning, freed up his hands, took the gorgeous silk robe handed over by the matchmaker, and began to change hurriedly, while muttering: "If you invite Zhang Sheng, then I will have to struggle to go." One trip.”

The matchmaker silently stroked the arm that was pinched by Cui Yingying, looking at Cui Yingying, her heart was filled with helplessness. Quickly lend a hand and help Cui Yingying get dressed.

Not long after, Cui Yingying got dressed and dressed up. Her face looked better. She took a deep breath, stood up, and nodded to the matchmaker. "Okay, let's go meet Zhang Sheng." After saying that, he walked towards the back hall.

Cui Yingying hurriedly ran to the back hall, her heart full of joy. She walked quickly to the back hall, talking to herself. She knew that the key to resolving the Cui family's troubles lay in Zhang Sheng's letter. If it weren't for Zhang Sheng's real acquaintance with so many people, if it weren't for Zhang Sheng's keen vision, and nothing else, we might not even know how to avoid this crisis.

"It's all a half-paper written by Zhang to save the Cui family from disaster." She muttered in a low voice, beads of sweat dripping from her forehead. Her heart was heavy and she understood the importance of this moment.

Cui Yingying hurriedly walked through the garden and approached the back hall. This is a quiet and elegant place, with lights faintly shining through the curtains in the back hall, warm and peaceful.

Cui Yingying said to herself: "We have prepared wine, food and music, and the room is filled with light smoke and floral fragrance, floating in the gentle east wind. All this is just to thank Zhang Sheng and express our respect and gratitude to him . Just now I drew my eyebrows under the blue screen window, gently brushed off the dust on my clothes, and just touched the makeup on the fingertips protruding from my nails. If it weren’t for someone coming, I might still do it Lying on the bed."

The matchmaker followed closely behind her, approached Cui Yingying, and said with a smile: "Look at my sister's face. It is as clear as jade and can be broken by a blow. She has a face that will captivate a country. Zhang Sheng is so lucky!"

A shy smile appeared on Cui Yingying's face. She shook her head slightly and responded: "Matchmaker, please don't praise me. The appearance and inner beauty are the most important."

A mischievous light flashed in the matchmaker's eyes, and she continued: "Oh, sister, you are too modest. However, I know that such an appearance is really a big advantage for a woman. Zhang Sheng will definitely do it for You’re fascinated.”

Cui Yingying couldn't help but stretched out her hand and wanted to pinch the matchmaker, but she still held back. She gently patted the matchmaker's arm and said softly: "Matchmaker, stop making fun of me. I only hope that he is doing it because of my inner charm. And the one who fell in love with me was not because of my appearance.”

The matchmaker nodded, she understood Cui Yingying's worries. Beauty inside and out is the most irresistible. She said softly: "Sister, your inner beauty is incomparable. I believe Zhang Sheng will cherish everything about you. This is a beautiful fate."

Cui Yingying suddenly stopped, turned around, looked at the matchmaker suspiciously, stretched out her hand, pretending to pinch her, and shouted in a deep voice: "You bitch, you are a little different today, you keep flattering me, What happened? Could it be that when I went to invite Zhang Sheng just now, you and my husband did something shady? "