The place where my heart goes to farming

Cen Le has always been curious about Su Pan's mysterious and unspoken endorsement method. He also asked Su Pan several times, but he couldn't get an answer. Looking forward to the lotus feast to be held, I finally understood.

For the daughters of aristocratic families who have nothing to do, it is traditional to enjoy plum blossoms in winter, lotus in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn, and flowers in spring. Holding a banquet can not only enjoy flowers and chat, but also compare each other, and gossip , It is the most suitable for spending leisure time.

The only difference lies in who is hosting, whether her family background is rich enough, and whether her face is big enough.

If the family background is rich enough, those who are invited will appreciate it, but if it is not enough, there will always be someone who will put on a show and refuse.

In previous years, several rich and noble families in Suzhou City would come here in turn. On the day of the banquet, all the daughters of famous families in the city would be invited to participate. Flower viewing, painting comparisons, poetry competitions, and piano playing, the scene was very lively.

Su Pan, as the prefect's daughter and a recognized talented woman, is naturally invited every year, but she has never participated once, and always refuses, so this time when everyone received the banquet invitation, they found that the host was actually Su Panshi was amazed.

And Cen Le was also invited.

An invitation sent by Su Pan himself.

Cen Le knew that only women were invited to such a banquet, so before Su Pan spoke, he directly refused.

"Sure enough, I knew you would refuse."

Sending the invitation forward again, Su Pan smiled, "This lotus appreciation feast is different from the past, not only the ladies from various prefectures, but I also invited students from Guiyun Academy, young masters from various prefectures, and the guests from Suzhou." The four famous talents, as well as the Song family brothers and Qin Ming will also come, so you can rest assured."

Since I want to recommend Rouge of "Zhumengge", the more people the better, not to mention that Su Pan doesn't like to be alone with well-behaved young ladies, so it's fine to always pay attention to etiquette, and they always Being two-faced, making friends with the other party on the surface, but not knowing how to say bad things about him behind the scenes, she feels bored, and is even more lazy to participate, so it is natural that she organizes this banquet by herself to be different.

Hearing this, Cen Le was very surprised.

After hesitating for a while, he asked worriedly, "Will this hurt your reputation?"

"No." Su Pan shook his head, "The banquet I organized generously, and I invited talented people from Suzhou to compete with me, who would say more?"

She tilted her head and smiled mischievously, "Don't worry about these messes, and make more rouge while there are still a few days left."

Cen Le looked at Su Pan, saw that she really didn't care at all, and even looked forward to it and was eager to try, so she also smiled, and then accepted the invitation.

Seeing that Cen Le accepted the invitation, Su Pan smiled with satisfaction, and said, "Remember to come here on time."

After saying that, she turned her head and smiled at Mu Chen who was quietly standing beside Cen Le, and then she took Xing'er and turned to leave.

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At the beginning of June, enjoy the lotus feast.

A courtyard in the suburbs.

Since the person who organized this banquet was Su Pan, almost all the people who received the invitation came here to show their respects. From the beginning of time, the other courtyard has become lively one after another. Dressed in gorgeous lady lady.

Everyone had decent smiles on their faces, and if they met familiar people, they would gather in twos and threes and chat in a low voice.

"I heard that Song Yunxiu and Su Qing will be here today, do you all have prepared talents?"

"Yes... I learned a new piece of music."

"Me too, I learned a dance..."

Su Pan attached a list of invitees to everyone's invitations. Naturally, the names of Song Yunxiu and the four talents were also on it. Therefore, many of the daughters of aristocratic families who came this time were for their sake. .

As we all know, among these five people, only Zhou Bin, the best calligrapher, is married, and the other four are all unmarried.

Except for Song Yunxiu, the other three are already Juren status. After passing the Qiuwei exam next year, at least one more Jinshi status will be added. In addition, they are all born well and have outstanding looks, so they are all young ladies who have reached the marriageable age. Our best husband-in-law choice.

It was just over half of the time, and almost all the invited daughters had arrived.

At the same time, almost all the students from Guiyun Academy arrived.

Ever since what happened to Mu Lei, Mr. Cen was extremely angry. The first thing he did after leaving the yamen and returning to the academy was to rectify the students. Those who had bad character and didn’t want to study all dropped out of school, and the rest were a group of genuine Students who study hard.

Most of the remaining students were devoted to reading the books of sages and sages. Where have they ever seen such a battle? When they saw the smiling daughters of aristocratic families, they all lowered their heads shyly and implemented the four words of "see no evil" motto.

And the young masters and the four talents who arrived a little later quickly got into the atmosphere and chatted with them.

Among them, Su Qing, who was the best at painting, was the fastest, and with a few words, he had already penetrated into these rich ladies, making them laugh so hard that they covered their mouths.

The weather was just right at this time, and under the comfortable sunshine, there was laughter everywhere in the other courtyard.

Cen Le and Mu Chen came late, and when they arrived, they happened to meet Song Yunxiu and Qin Ming who had also just arrived.

The four stood at the door, chatted a few words, and asked each other how they were doing.

After a while, Song Yunjing and Yan Zhixing, who were a little behind, also arrived.

Seeing Yan Zhixing and knowing his identity, Cen Le and Mu Chen subconsciously saluted.

Raising his hand to stop them, Yan Zhixing reminded with a light smile: "My current identity is Xiao Yao, remember?"

The implication is that he doesn't want to be exposed, and he is just coming here as an ordinary person at this moment.

Hearing this, the two froze for a moment, then nodded.

After glancing at them, Yan Zhixing was satisfied, then turned his head and continued talking to Song Yunjing in a gentle tone.

But most of the time, he just listened to Song Yunjing talking, with a doting smile in his eyes.

After handing the invitation to the doorman, the six people entered the other courtyard one by one. As soon as they appeared, they immediately attracted the attention of many wives and ladies.

Sweeping across Cen Le Muchen and the others, most of them finally focused on Song Yunxiu.

Song Yunxiu is already in his twenties this year. He looks handsome and has a tall and straight figure, but he has never married, and he doesn't even have a housemaid. His is no less.

Seeing him now, many wives brought their daughters and walked towards him. After chatting for a few words, they introduced their own daughters. They did not conceal their satisfaction with Song Yunxiu and their desire to marry Song Yunxiu. the meaning of.

Qin Ming listened from the side, and gradually realized that something was wrong. He felt that he drank a vat of old vinegar, and the smile on the corner of his mouth instantly collapsed.

Since those who came here had more or less cooperation with the Song family, and most of them were acquaintances with him, Qin Ming didn't show his dislike after all, but only said hello in a very light tone.

However, when he saw those rich ladies coming one after another, and Song Yunxiu had no intention of leaving, he finally couldn't help it.

Stretching out a finger, Qin Ming poked Song Yunxiu's back hard, then pretended to have a bad throat and coughed a few times. Seeing that Song Yunxiu finally turned his head to look at him, he gave Song Yunxiu a very dissatisfied look, full of anger.

It was rare to see Qin Ming like this, Song Yunxiu raised his lips and smiled softly, he grabbed Qin Ming's hand that was making trouble around his waist, then turned back to look at the ladies in front of him, exchanged a few words with them briefly, On the pretext of having something to do, he dragged Qin Ming away.

The wives and ladies present were not stupid. Seeing Song Yunxiu leave, they already understood that this was a rejection.

Although regrettable, they can't force it, let alone with the Song family's status, they can't force it either.

After pulling Qin Ming behind the rockery and avoiding everyone, Song Yunxiu directly hugged Qin Ming into his arms, then bowed his head and kissed him.

After the kiss was over, Song Yunxiu looked down at Qin Ming who was blushing in his arms, and said with a smile, "It's so sour."

Qin Ming was ashamed and annoyed, he pinched Song Yunxiu's waist, "I just drank a pot of vinegar, what's wrong!"

"I'm very happy." Song Yunxiu's eyes were very gentle, "I'm very happy, A Ming."

Qin Ming was stunned for a moment, and then his ears turned red. He grabbed Song Yunxiu's skirt, and quickly buried his face in it.

Song Yunxiu smiled, and hugged the person in his arms tighter.

To have someone in his arms is enough for him in this life.

As the organizer of the banquet, Su Pan was a bit late.

As soon as she arrived, the lotus feast began.

The servants brought up the delicious food and wine that had been prepared, and prepared pens, ink, paper and inkstone, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting for everyone's needs.

The courtyard is full of talented scholars and beauties. After getting along with each other, they gradually become acquainted with each other. Everyone does not exceed the rules and has a suitable distance. The topics are limited to scenery, poetry and painting. The students of Shengxianshu also joined in.

They no longer just lowered their heads, but began to echo the beauty of the courtyard, compose a poem or sing a song, which attracted everyone's clapping and applauding.

Amidst the music played by the musicians, everyone was drinking and chatting, reciting poems and painting, or competing in calligraphy and chatting with each other.

The positions of Cen Le and Mu Chen were arranged at the back, unobtrusive, they did not participate in the lively scene in front of them, they just sat quietly, while their hands under the table were tightly Hold each other tightly.

A small world of their own was formed between the two, whether it was a look at each other or a frown and a smile, they seemed to have a tacit understanding, and others couldn't intervene, even if they were sitting next to each other, they felt too flashy and couldn't help but walk away.

Song Yunjing and Xiao Yao were the two who couldn't help but walk away.

It is rare to gather four talents together, so Su Pan naturally would not let go of the opportunity. She invited Mrs. Cen as the referee, and with a one-on-four competition, she competed with Zhou Bin first in writing, then in painting with Su Qing, and then competed with the other two. People compare articles and couplets.

Although she lost in the end, she had a great time playing, her eyes were bright, and her cheeks were flushed with excitement.

It was early summer in June, and Su Pan was sweating all over because of the competition. She smiled apologetically at everyone, and went back to her room to change clothes.

Not long after, Su Pan came out. She changed into light yellow clothes and repainted her makeup, making her look more lively and beautiful.

Many people were dumbfounded, and even some Qianjin ladies couldn't help but be fascinated.

Seeing this, Xing'er frowned and coughed lightly.

Hearing the sound, everyone came back to their senses and quickly looked away.

After a while, the silk and bamboo orchestra played again, and the courtyard returned to its former bustle.

The breeze was blowing, the willows were blowing gently, I don't know who started it, and gradually many people also said: "It smells so good..."

So curious people stopped and looked around for the source of the fragrance.

Except for Zhou Bin, the other three talents also joined the ranks of the search.

After a while, Su Qing pulled two maidservants out, and at the same time, other people also found it, and some people looked at Su Pan.

Whether it is the two maids pulled by Su Qing, or the maids found by others, they are doing tasks that are easy to smell, but at this time, they can't smell anything. What they can smell at the tip of their noses is only a burst of fragrance , making people feel comfortable.

Su Qing raised her eyebrows, and asked curiously: "The smell on them...what did Miss Su use?"

Su Pan smiled, and said calmly: "I used some perfume just now, and I also gave some to them."

Glancing in Cen Le's direction, she added with a smile, "I bought the perfume at a shop called 'Zhumengge' on West Street."

Cen Le was drinking water, but when he heard this sentence, he almost choked.

"..." This advertisement is too casual.

But the fact is that such an endorsement method that seems super hard and super casual in modern times is very useful here. Perfume has indeed aroused everyone's curiosity. For a while, everyone put aside poetry and songs, and all they talked about was perfume.

At the same time, many young ladies couldn't help being moved, and ran to Su Pan one after another, asking her where she bought the rouge, whether the perfume was suitable for everyone, and so on.

Su Pan asked Xing'er to call Cen Le and Mu Chen, and then pushed Cen Le directly in front of the daughters, and said with a smile: "Rouge and perfume are all made by him, he is 'Zhumengge' If you have any questions, please ask him directly."

Cen Le was stunned for a long time when he was pushed in front of everyone unexpectedly.

After reacting, he put on a professional smile, then asked Mu Chen to help translate, and started selling products to them.

On this side, after successfully escaping, Su Pan came to Su Qing again, squinted his eyes and asked, "Mr. Su, are you interested in trying again?"

Su Qing shook the folding fan in her hand, and said with a smile, "How would Miss Su compare?"

Su Pan smiled mischievously, "Wait a minute."

After saying that, she asked Xing'er to go to the room to take out the perfume, then motioned for Su Qing to reach out, and ordered some for him.

Putting away the perfume, Su Pan said: "Let's take perfume as the topic, and we each write a poem."

Su Qing lowered her head and smelled the scent on her hand, and laughed when she heard the words, "Okay, let's use this as the topic."

The conclusion is no surprise, Su Pan still lost.

Su Pan was not convinced, she squinted her eyes and asked with a smile, "Again?"

Su Qing shrugged, "Alright."

So Su Pan released another upper couplet containing rouge and "Building a Dream Pavilion", and asked Su Qing to come up with a second couplet.

That's a little harder.

Su Qing got up and walked a few steps. When she saw the name on the pavilion and the flowers beside the pavilion, she smiled and answered the second couplet smoothly.

Three consecutive defeats!Su Pan was discouraged.

She is indeed inferior to him.

Seeing Su Pan's gloomy look, Su Qing chuckled, sat down beside her, thought for a while, and spoke to comfort her.

Su Pan raised his head and glanced at Su Qing in surprise.

Su Qing looked back at Su Pan, still smiling.

After looking at each other for a long time, Su Pan finally laughed again, her eyes bent into crescents.

Well, even though they lost three rounds in a row, the plan finally succeeded.

Thinking of this, Su Pan felt a little more comfortable, and soon regained her vitality.

Her plan from the beginning was to make Cen Le's "Building Dream Pavilion" famous after today's Lotus Appreciation Banquet.

After all, not only was the most talented woman in Suzhou to write a poem for her perfume, Su Qing, one of the four talented men, also wrote a poem together, and the two also collaborated on a pair. Such a situation is really unheard of.

Just to join in the fun, the common people can break through the threshold of "Zhumeng Pavilion".

The author has something to say: I can't stop writing, so it's beyond time otz

Hurry up, start first, and catch bugs later.

Well, continue with ten small red envelopes, happy December everyone!

ps: Thank you "zhun_ger" and "Fu Yiling" for the mines, (づ￣3￣)づ╭吃啾~

At the beginning of the month, the background nutrient solution was cleared, so I can’t post the name, but I still want to thank you, okay~