Chapter 109 The Palace Banquet Ends
Everyone heard it.
Shocked, he immediately looked at the waiter Xiao Wuzi of Qingya Restaurant.
To be precise, he was looking at the paper in Xiao Wuzi's hand.
Xiao Wuzi suddenly felt the eyes of the people around him change. He was startled and hurriedly handed the paper sent from the palace to his own shopkeeper.
After the steward took it, he looked at the scholars around him who were looking at him like tigers, wolves, jackals and leopards, and immediately shouted: "Please wait a moment, I will recite it, and then I will have someone copy it and hang it in the hall."
Having said that, the steward immediately spread out the paper.
There were only a few hundred words on the paper.
but
At the moment when the steward recited it.
It suddenly became quiet inside and outside the store.
Even if someone took a breath, they would immediately be glared at, and then continue to savor the taste.
Just a few hundred words.
From the moment they heard the first sentence, everyone's faces were filled with shock, until the end, when everyone was completely mesmerized.
Even after the steward had finished reading, he, who could not be considered a scholar because he only knew a few words, stood there in a daze for unknown reasons.
As for the readers present.
Quiet~~~
It was quiet inside and outside the store.
Bang!
Finally, someone sat on the stool and said with a smile: "When will the bright moon appear? I drink wine and ask the sky. When will the bright moon appear? This poem was published, and the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet in previous years... No, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival poems and lyrics that no one could surpass, and all the previous poems were abandoned."
Someone else picked up the wine glass, looked down at the reflection in the small cup, and said infatuatedly: "Dancing with the shadow, how can it be like Miss Chang'an in the human world? Could it be that she is really a banished immortal?"
Someone smiled bitterly and shook his head: "This is the best work, it really deserves the title, this Mid-Autumn Festival poem is a masterpiece that will be passed down through the ages! I am sincerely convinced."
Someone who had previously shouted that Meng Shaoan should win the first prize said with a smile, "Don't even mention the whole poem. The line 'May we live long and share the beauty of the moon, even though we are thousands of miles apart' is something we couldn't think of no matter how hard we tried. Miss Changan is worthy of being a banished immortal."
A scholar raised his glass and said, "On such a fine day, we are able to hear such a masterpiece. Gentlemen, please join me in toasting Miss Chang'an!"
Someone stood up and said with a smile, "Let's toast to Miss Chang'an and ask whether the moon will be full tomorrow!"
Immediately, everyone burst into laughter.
But they all picked up the wine glasses in their hands, and after a while, whether on the second floor or the first floor, or those who brought their own drinks outside, all raised their glasses.
Of course, hearing about this excellent work makes the trip worthwhile!
Drink it in one glass.
There were sounds of exclamation and surprise, one after another.
The manager was used to seeing these scholars and didn't think anything of it. After all, that was the sentiment of scholars, just like he would get excited when he saw silver, so he understood.
So he quickly asked someone to make a copy and hang it in the hall.
However, looking at these people like this, the manager also savored it carefully. He didn't quite understand the meaning, but he felt that the last sentence "May we live long and share the beauty of the moon together even though we are thousands miles apart" was very well written.
"Boss, give me another half pound of wine and a boiled chicken. Under such a bright moon, how can we share the beauty of the moon without drinking?"
At this time, someone shouted.
Upon hearing this, the manager immediately called the waiter.
"There should be no hatred, why does the moon always appear full when we are parting? It's wonderful. It is truly a masterpiece that deserves to be the best. I am convinced, I am convinced! Boss, give me another two taels of wine! Today, I will not go home until I am drunk with you all!"
"Boss, quickly have someone make a copy and hang it up in the lobby!"
…
The manager was delighted by the shouting and immediately called the waiter to go to the kitchen to urge the customers.
He doesn't care what the poetry is like. As long as he thinks it sounds nice and beautiful, that's enough.
As for the others
The manager really doesn't care. He only cares about how much money this group of scholars can spend here tonight.
but
Looking at Xiao Wuzi who was still resting on the side, the steward asked, "Didn't anything interesting happen at the palace banquet?"
Xiao Wuzi shook his head: "I asked, and the eunuch said that it was a big event, so I shouldn't ask too much, and I would know it when I should know it. Then he gave me this poem and let me go. But I saw that eunuch looked like something big had happened, so I didn't dare to ask too much, so I took the poem and ran back."
The manager frowned slightly, feeling a little regretful, because if there was nothing to talk about, he always felt that he would lose a lot in business. There were many things going on in the early winter poetry meeting before, so it was so lively.
Xiao Wuzi thought for a moment and said, "But I asked the eunuch, and he said that Miss Chang'an really liked to eat grilled lamb chops today."
Upon hearing this, the steward rolled his eyes and deliberately raised his voice to ask, "What, Miss Chang'an really likes grilled lamb chops today?"
When the scholars heard this, they were all startled.
At this time, the servant arranged by the manager seemed to understand something and immediately shouted: "Under the bright moon, such a masterpiece was created. Boss, give me half a pound of roasted lamb chops. I am not even one-tenth or one-twelfth as talented as Miss Chang'an, but eating the same dishes as Miss Chang'an, we can be considered as being touched by the spirit of the gods."
As soon as these words came out.
Some of the scholars were startled and immediately started asking for lamb chops.
When the steward saw that they had fallen into the trap, he became delighted and immediately asked the kitchen staff to prepare food for everyone.
When he saw that the copyist had finished writing it, he hung it up in the hall immediately and also sent a copy to the place where poems were hung on the second floor.
Seeing this poem "When Will the Bright Moon Appear", everyone was deeply moved and exclaimed in amazement again and again.
but
Everyone was a little disappointed that what happened at the palace banquet was not spread.
After all, it would be interesting if there were endless interesting things happening like at the early winter poetry gathering.
But then I thought, it was a palace banquet after all, how could anything wonderful happen? At most, it was probably that Miss Chang'an received some reward or something like that, so I didn't talk about it much.
Continue to appreciate poetry and discuss Su Changan.
"I heard that many dignitaries are concerned about Miss Chang'an's marriage, and some have even followed the Minister of the Central Secretariat to the Central Secretariat."
"Everyone, let me put this out there, no one is worthy of Miss Chang'an!"
"Brother Zhang, be careful with your words. If His Majesty wants to marry Miss Chang'an, what do you think?"
The person who had just said that smiled bitterly and drank a glass of wine as a punishment.
But at this time, someone at another table said, "If Your Majesty wants to marry her, and they both love each other, wouldn't it be a good story?"
"Hahahaha, you guys are going a little too far. How can we discuss His Majesty's marriage? We can't talk about it anymore."
"I don't know what Miss Chang'an looks like. I really want to see her face."
…
The second floor is located.
Brother Liu, who was burly and slightly ferocious, was filled with emotion: "With such beauty, such literary talent, and such good moral character, Brother Li, from today on, I'm afraid everyone will say that Miss Chang'an must be an immortal."
The young man named Li Ziyu smiled and said, "It seems that Miss Chang'an has never been an immortal here, Liu Xuan."
Liu Xuan was stunned when he heard this, but he immediately realized that it was his classmate who was teasing him. He smiled and sighed again: "Li Ziyu, the best, this is the best in the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet. With his outstanding figure, he surpasses his peers in literary talent. There was an early winter poetry gathering, and another one in the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet. He is truly the double champion! I remember Xun Siye, he only had one Shangyuan poetry gathering?"
Li Ziyu was also full of emotion: "In the past, Xun Siye had a clear literary talent, so he surpassed half of his peers in literary talent, and he was already an extraordinary person. Now, a poem about plum blossoms, a poem about beauty, and a few lines about snow have made us dare not write these three kinds of poems. Now a poem about Mid-Autumn Festival has completely surpassed us. You tell me, how do Yan Shu and others feel in the palace? Zijian and Sanbai are very sure that they must get a rank to let those powerful people see the children of poor families."
When he said this, Li Ziyu turned his head and looked at the poem When Will the Moon Rise? Especially when he saw the last line, he immediately smiled bitterly and said, "Why should I worry about the three of them? Miss Chang'an has directly suppressed all of us."
Liu Xuan's face turned serious at this time: "Li Ziyu, don't you dare to think too much! There is no first in literature. Miss Chang'an is very talented in literature. That's Miss Chang'an's strength. We admire her and don't do those bullshit things like writers look down on each other. She is strong! But we should take Miss Chang'an as our goal and chase after her bravely. We must not be discouraged! We must not lose the righteousness in our hearts!"
Li Ziyu suddenly realized what was going on after hearing this. He punished himself with a drink and said, "Thank you, Brother Liu. But should I copy a poem and wait for Yan Shu and the others outside the palace gate? I am now very interested in how they all reacted when they heard this poem."
Liu Xuan was stunned for a moment, then immediately said, "I'm very interested in Xun Siye's reaction. Finish this cup, and go and wait!"
…
The bright moon outside the palace has begun to dissipate across the city.
During this process, the palace banquet ended late at night.
Palace banquet today.
After so many twists and turns, comparing these things that happened later, the shock brought to them by Su Changan's song "When Will the Bright Moon Appear" was nothing.
After the palace banquet ended, everyone naturally left.
But if Your Majesty and the Queen Mother don’t leave, how can everyone else leave?
So you look at me, I look at you, and we can only wait until these two leave.
Su Changan glanced at everyone, stood up and said to Xia Fengxiang and the Queen Mother: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, since the banquet is over, shall we adjourn?"
Everyone in the hall heard Su Changan talking.
Thinking about it one by one
She has to be the future queen.
The Queen Mother ignored Su Changan because she only had eyes for her son.
but
She saw clearly that her son dared not move at all without Zhu Huang's permission!
Xia Fengxiang nodded and said, "Everyone, please leave."
After saying this, he glanced at the Empress Dowager, turned around and left to the side, and before leaving, he asked Zhu Huang to come to the imperial study.
Zhu Huang nodded with a smile, and at the same time glanced at Prince Yong and nodded.
Prince Yong was somewhat reluctant, but still stood up, looked at his mother, and walked to one side.
Su Changan was naturally not polite either.
Originally, he wanted to ask Xia Fengxiang whether he would come tonight, but after thinking about it, he realized that although the marriage had been announced, they were not married after all. Asking directly would inevitably lead to gossip.
So I decided to leave.
And the cat behind is already planning to run away.
After receiving the order from His Majesty, everyone in the hall naturally dared to leave.
Su Changan looked at Su Wenqing.
Su Wenqing told her to go back and not to pay any attention to them because there would be a car outside to pick her up.
After hearing this, Su Changan bowed to Su Wenqing, Su Zimu and the others and said goodbye.
At the same time, he said goodbye to Su Linhan, Li Xingyue, and Zhu Huang before leaving.
certainly
The people who were originally planning to leave saw Su Changan was about to leave.
Who would dare to be the first to walk out of Zhonghe Hall?
They all stopped.
Accompanied by Su Changan, he walked out of the hall.
Seeing Su Changan, everyone on both sides saluted without exception.
Although she has not yet been married and is not a real queen, there is no need to perform grand ceremonies, but His Majesty spoke directly in front of so many people.
That's basically the right answer.
So, you have to pay your respects in the end.
Su Changan was a little uncomfortable seeing this scene, especially when he saw those old ministers and Master Yao and others saluting him. He immediately returned the salute one by one.
You can't go wrong by being humble.
Seeing Su Chang'an like this, the elders in the hall were naturally delighted. They felt that she really had the bearing and virtues that a queen should have.
The more I feel that Su Changan is the only choice for the queen.
And those young people looked at Su Changan with more admiration.
Especially Zuo Shaoweng and others, they directly paid their respects.
One is because of Su Changan’s identity, and the other is because of his admiration for Su Changan’s literary talent!
but
Before leaving, Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Changan's back, smiled, and thought of what Su Changan had said to him before.
I feel happy again.
But then I thought, my enemy gave me such a surprise.
So after thinking for a while, he whispered something to Sun Shanggong beside him.
Upon hearing this, Sun Shang Gong smiled and turned away.
…
The palace banquet was over, and after Su Changan left, everyone looked back and saw His Majesty and the Queen Mother leaving on both sides, and then they all walked out of the Zhonghe Hall.
They were in groups of three or four, whispering to each other.
Or is it because of what happened tonight, one thing after another, it was too big!
There are thousands of thoughts and ulterior motives.
Many of them have already made an appointment to meet again later to talk about what happened at today's palace banquet.
Needless to say, some people have already planned to go directly to the Grand Tutor's Mansion.
Mu Xu, the chief priest, had a red face, obviously having drunk a lot of wine, but he still caught up with Su Zimu, Su Wenqing and the others.
And he grabbed Su Wenqing and said, "Don't even think about getting away with it!"
Although Su Wenqing drank some, he stopped at the right time, so he was no different from ordinary people. Seeing Mu Xu grabbing him, he smiled and said, "Why are you catching me instead of Yang Guofu? I didn't make a bet with you."
Mu Xu waved his hand: "Poetry."
After that, he added, "Miss Chang'an wrote a poem at the beginning, and then wrote When will the bright moon appear to present to Your Majesty. After you read that poem, you winked at me and asked me to make a bet with Yang Guofu. I want to ask what poem made you, an old fox, so confident to let me make a bet, and made you all look surprised when you heard When will the bright moon appear."
Su Wenqing smiled bitterly.
However, Mu Xu glanced at Yang Guofu who was supporting his old father, and then said, "You know the value of the Qiyu Nine Beasts wine set. Once you get it, you will directly give it to Miss Chang'an, so there is no need to hide the poem from me."
Su Wenqing glanced at Su Zimu and nodded.
Su Zimu also knew that judging from Mu Xu's attitude, he would not give up until he got the poem, so he took out a piece of paper from his pocket and gave it to Mu Xu to read.
Seeing this scene, some people around either stopped or walked slower, each of them very curious about what the poem was.
Especially Mr. Yao and others, they came over directly.
Mu Xu's eyes were clear, and he followed the light of the lanterns under the hall and read the words carefully, "The bright moon rises over the sea, and we share this moment across the world."
Reading it out slowly, Mu Xu was stunned for a moment, then he read it again, this time with a louder voice: "The bright moon rises over the sea, and we are all at the same time?!"
Then he looked again carefully, and after confirming, he looked up at Su Wenqing with a look of surprise on his face.
Su Wenqing smiled and said, "Give me the paper after you finish reading it. My eldest daughter only said this. After tonight, it will be worth about a thousand taels of gold."
Mu Xu ignored Su Wenqing and turned to look at Master Yao and others who also looked stunned.
after
Mu Xu laughed out loud: "What a beautiful scene! The moon is rising over the sea, and we can share this moment even though we are far away. Miss Chang'an, you are so talented!"
After saying that, he bowed deeply towards Su Changan, who had not yet walked out of the Zhonghe Hall.
Master Yao, Mr. Shuiyun, Xun Kuang and others also turned around and bowed after carefully savoring it, just like Mu Xu did.
After the worship, Master Yao looked at the bright moon in the sky and said, "This sentence is better than all the poems about the moon in the world during the Mid-Autumn Festival, not to mention the poem "When will the bright moon be there?"
Having said that, Master Yao shook his head and glanced at Yan Shu and the others, his face full of regret.
I don’t know if it’s a pity, it’s just one sentence, not the whole poem.
It’s still a pity that the children behind him are of the same generation as Su Changan.
Wen Zhegu, Mr. Shuiyun, Zhao Shi and others shook their heads and walked out of the palace with Master Yao.
However, everyone is still savoring this sentence carefully, and suddenly they find that it has roughly the same meaning as "May we live long and share the beauty of the moon, even though we are thousands of miles apart", but they are tailored to the different situations and are extremely wonderful!
Immediately, they all turned back to look at the Zhonghe Hall again, and felt...
This queen was even better than everyone else in her ability to compose poetry.
As for the other people who heard Mu Xu's loud voice, they were all stunned for the moment, and then smiled bitterly.
After experiencing tonight, the old adults knew that Su Changan was basically the queen, so they left quickly and helplessly. They really had no face to stay here.
It’s not that the woman they coveted was the Queen’s business.
But whenever the bright moon appeared, they would know that this woman was so talented that not ordinary people could reach her height.
Especially since he himself belongs to the upper class in the entire Daxia in terms of family background and appearance.
Especially her appearance, no other woman I have ever seen can compare to her.
This made everyone feel ashamed. They thought that no matter how great their grandson was, he was far inferior in comparison.
When they heard that the abandoned poem was such a timeless masterpiece, they felt ashamed.
Li Wei, Zuo Shaoweng, Li Hun, He Li and others were walking together. After hearing the poems just now, they all sighed, smiled at each other, and understood each other.
then
This is another smile.
Levi suggested that they have another drink.
Everyone seconded the motion.
Cui Yu looked at Su Changan and his group walking to one side. Although he couldn't see clearly, he roughly knew where Maomao was, so he could only sigh.
Cui Jue looked at his uncle, thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you chase after her? Are you afraid that Qingnu will run away and be sad?"
Cui Yu heard this and looked at his niece who had stabbed him countless times tonight. He said with a smile: "If you fail the winter exam, I will send you back to Qinghe immediately."
Cui Yuer thought for a moment and said, "Whether I pass the exam or not, I have to go back once after the New Year. As for you, uncle, seeing how Qingnu looks tonight, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to take her back."
Cui Yu looked at Cui Yuer, wanting to say something but stopping himself. Finally, he shook his head and walked towards the palace gate.
(End of this chapter)
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