As the tea was quiet and the people were at peace, Ji Shan and Du Hui started chatting.
Zeng Zhui wanted to get on the couch, but he didn't dare, so he had to sit at the low table. He didn't wait for Xu Jiang to make arrangements, but made himself a cup of mulberry tea. He often got angry with Lao Du, so drinking mulberry tea would calm him down. After drinking the tea, he said to Xu Jiang, "I'll guard here, you go outside and greet them."
Xu Jiang thanked him softly and then went outside to wait for the guests.
Not long after, Lou Jing and Yuan Zuzhi's cars arrived one after the other, and each of them brought a piece of calligraphy. It seemed that the battle of wits had not yet been decided, so they brought it today to let everyone make a decision.
"Hello, Mr. Lou, hello, Mr. Yuan."
Lou Jing looked at Du Hui's carriage parked in front and raised his eyebrows, "It seems someone got here before us."
Yuan Zuzhi peeked out and said, "I think he was led by his student. His student is very impetuous and always comes to my house earlier than my own students. If you don't know, you would think he has switched to another master."
Hearing him mention his students, Xu Jiang asked, "How is Zhuchun preparing for the exam?"
Yuan Zuzhi said complacently: "He is good."
Lou Jing secretly rolled his eyes. Ever since Hu Xu graduated from high school, the old guy has been shaking even more.
Xu Jiang took in his expression, suppressed a smile, and invited the two into the inn. As they walked, she said to Yuan Zuzhi, "Two days ago, I went to Qinghuai Township to deliver books and met a Master Lu. Before leaving, he gave me a book and asked me to take it to Zhuchun. Since you're here today, why don't you take it back and pass it on to him for me?"
"What book?"
"The Pure Heart Sutra."
"The Pure Heart Sutra?" Yuan Zuzhi asked curiously, "Does this Master Lu recognize Hu Xu?"
Xu Jiang shook her head. "I don't recognize him. I've only read his poems."
Yuan Zuzhi said: "Bring the book here for me to see first."
Xu Jiang asked the two to wait there for a while and quickly went to get the book.
Yuan Zuzhi took the book and flipped through it in the sunlight outside the door. He was so engrossed in it that he said, "Great handwriting."
When Lou Jing heard this, he also leaned over to take a look, and after taking a look, he was convinced, "It is indeed a good calligraphy."
The two men shook out the words in their hands and compared them. They both felt ashamed of themselves, and then threw the words away, saying that they didn't want them anymore.
Lou Jing sighed, "After seeing this handwriting, what else can we compare with?"
Yuan Zuzhi also nodded, "The difference in realm is a thousand miles, brother, let's practice before competing."
Xu Jiang picked up the two pieces of calligraphy and patted them, then carefully examined them one by one. Lou Jing's calligraphy was simple and round, while Yuan Zuzhi's was sharp and heavy. They each had their own merits and were equally good.
"Wouldn't it be a pity to throw away such beautiful calligraphy by the two gentlemen? I think it's good to leave it in the bookstore. There are just two places in the courtyard where you can hang it for appreciation." It was just right to hang it on the wall on the left and right of the Liangyi couch.
The two nodded, and Lou Jing said, "If you like it, keep it."
Xu Jiang happily put the painting away and said, "Thank you both for the calligraphy." Then she said to Yuan Zuzhi, "By the way, Master Lu also sent a message, asking Zhuchun to go to Qinghuai Township to meet him."
"Meet?" Yuan Zuzhi's hand that was turning the pages of the book was stunned. After a while, he realized what was going on and his heart suddenly became alarmed.
Oh no, someone is trying to poach me!
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