Chapter 2324 Big Party
Lord Qiao appeared calm and composed on the outside, but he was a little flustered and uneasy on the inside.
Of course he would be uneasy. Because others didn't know how true these statements were, but Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan knew it very well.
Because of this, he didn't dare to say a word against the two of them, and only talked about his own and Mrs. Qiao's faults.
The tea is a bit teay, but at least it can make him feel more justified.
Before coming to this big party, Lord Qiao prepared himself mentally. When he saw Shao Yunduan, he subconsciously looked at him with a bit of unconscious expectation in his eyes.
The county magistrates were all curious about what would happen today. Their eyes flickered as they secretly observed Shao Yunduan and Lord Qiao.
Shao Yunduan's gaze stayed on Lord Qiao for just a brief moment, then he looked away as if nothing had happened and greeted everyone with a smile.
When scholars gather together, conversation and poetry writing are inevitable. The environment in the villa is elegant and the scenery is beautiful. It is March in spring when flowers are in full bloom. It is a great time for conversation and poetry writing.
Everyone had had quite a few small gatherings in the past few days and had become quite familiar with each other, including Jia Heming and the others. In addition, Shao Yunduan was also easy-going, so everyone was in a very good mood and soon began to chat and laugh, compose poems and couplets.
Shao Yunduan was not good at this. With his current status, there was no need to force himself. Occasionally, he would make a few comments and gain unanimous approval and compliments from everyone.
He is the de facto King of Jiangnan and a top scholar, so naturally everyone is convinced and praises his comments.
The scene became more joyful.
Seeing this, Master Qiao, for some reason, also composed a poem. He looked at Shao Yunduan and smiled, "Master Shao, what do you think of my poem?"
As he finished speaking, the scene fell into complete silence.
Everyone secretly exchanged glances and looked at each other.
Lord Qiao spoke like this in front of so many people. This was an open insult to Lord Shao and an embarrassment to him...
Shao Yunduan's expression was slightly stiff, and his smile seemed a little forced. Everyone could see that he didn't want to say anything.
In fact, everyone has noticed that at today's party, Lord Shao has been quietly avoiding Lord Qiao.
Lord Qiao had cast eager glances at him countless times, but Lord Shao had not responded.
I didn't expect that he would ask Lord Shao this question directly.
Shao Yunduan's eyes flickered, and after a moment of silence, he smiled silently as if to mock himself, then slowly raised his eyes to look at Master Qiao, and slowly said, "Master Qiao's poem is not bad either."
Master Qiao showed a somewhat gratified smile, looking at the younger generation lovingly like an elder, nodded slightly to Shao Yunduan, and took the opportunity to say: "Then, I wonder if I have the opportunity to spar with Master Shao alone?"
Everyone: “….”
Of course, everyone knew what Lord Qiao meant by exchanging ideas.
You know, because of old grudges, Lord Qiao, Lord Shao's father-in-law, can't even enter the backyard of the government office, and his family still lives in the post station.
Mrs. Qiao and Miss Qiao often complained and sighed among the other female relatives.
Although everyone thought that Master Qiao was too spineless and too embarrassed for his father-in-law, they couldn't help but secretly admire him. Master Shao was now the de facto King of Jiangnan. How powerful was that? He would most likely be the ruler of the world in the future! Even if he bowed his head at this time, what would it matter?
(End of this chapter)
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