Inside the restaurant, Tang Huan greeted everyone and then paid no more attention to those around her, focusing instead on the food.
The line "Drunk, unaware that the sky is reflected in the water, a boat full of dreams presses down on the Milky Way" immediately shocked those around him.
Even the restaurant owner personally came to greet them and specifically instructed his staff to bring out all the best wine and dishes.
Tang Huan seemed unaffected, continuing to drink and enjoy himself, occasionally exchanging a few words with the two people beside him.
"I need to write another poem, but I should probably drink less alcohol..."
Qin Yu looked at Tang Huan with slight worry.
This man, who had become the talk of the town in just a few days in Beijing, had brought so many surprises that Qin Yu couldn't imagine what other miracles he could bring.
But she was a little worried: could she really write another poem in such a short time?
It can't be just a simple two sentences like before.
"It's alright." Tang Huan waved his hand casually, picked up a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth, then took a big gulp of wine. Compared to Fenjiu, even though the restaurant served the best wine, it was still slightly inferior, with a spicy and pungent taste.
"It's just a poem. I can easily copy it, no, I mean, I can write one myself."
Tang Huan continued drinking without any apparent concern.
Qin Yu's worry was palpable, but Li Daikui didn't care at all. Like Tang Huan, he was carefree and unaffected.
"You should try to persuade him," Qin Yu winked at Li Daikui, wanting the servant to say something.
Li Daikui just smiled憨厚ly, "Since you say it's nothing, then it's nothing. It doesn't matter how much wine you drink in the capital, you have a huge capacity and won't get drunk."
Is it true that you can't get drunk?
Qin Yu's expression was solemn.
In a corner of the restaurant, a man was also drinking by himself.
Like Tang Huan, he kept bringing the wine to his mouth as if it were water.
"I never imagined he was a poet..."
Wan Xin's expression was complicated.
A few days ago, he had already sent Fenjiu back to the Wan family. After tasting the Fenjiu and learning about Tang Huan's deeds, the Wan family, including his own father, had already agreed on cooperation matters.
However, after careful consideration, everyone decided to observe for a few more days before making a decision.
Wan Xin did not agree with this idea, but then suddenly the poetry gathering came.
"Once this song, 'Drunk and Unaware of the Sky's Reflection on the Water,' is released, Tang Huan's name will resound throughout the capital. Talking about collaborations won't be so easy anymore..."
The cooperation remains the same cooperation.
However, the change in the other party's identity may pose some difficulties for the Wan family.
Moreover, Wan Xin wondered if they would still be able to see Tang Huan so easily after today.
Wan Xin, who had been watching the poetry gathering, noticed that less than an hour after the poem was presented, several people from the Hanlin Academy had rushed over, but they did not dare to disturb Tang Huan as he was eating.
If things continue to develop for a while longer, Tang Huan will only become more popular.
To the north of Qiankun Lake, just two streets away, lies the Imperial Palace.
After entering the palace gate, a thin eunuch was running quickly, pressing one hand hard against his chest as if he were hiding something precious there.
After passing through several palace gates and a square, Eunuch Shen could already see the location of the Imperial Study in the distance.
He dared not slow down and continued running forward at a rapid pace.
Compared to other eunuchs in the palace, Xiao Shen was clever and young, and was quite favored by the chief eunuch Li Lianying, who took good care of him in private.
Therefore, this task was specifically assigned to Xiao Shen today.
Whether it was from running for too long or from being too excited, Grandpa Shen's face was flushed.
He knew that the thing in his arms could please His Majesty, and perhaps, he could receive a reward from His Majesty because of what he had done today.
Xiao Shen could hardly believe that the young man he had only met once had done such a thing.
That was something Xiao Shen could never have imagined in his wildest dreams.
For Xiao Shen, reaching the position of a minor steward in this lifetime would be enough, but for the other party to become famous throughout the capital and gain the emperor's favor today is such an opportunity!
"What kind of behavior is this, rushing around like this? Don't forget where you are!"
Amidst the hurried footsteps, a suppressed angry shout rang out.
When Xiao Shen looked up, he realized that he had arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Study, where the Grand Eunuch Li Lianying was standing.
"Godfather..."
As soon as Xiao Shen opened his mouth, Li Lianying's face turned cold.
Xiao Shen quickly corrected himself, saying, "Steward, the poems from outside the city have arrived..."
Li Lianying said dismissively, "It's fine to send it, why are you in such a hurry? This poetry gathering is held several times a year, but there aren't many good poems produced."
After sighing, Li Lianying gestured to Xiao Shen to take the things inside.
He was unwilling to do this himself; it would be to offend His Majesty.
He knew perfectly well that His Majesty was very dissatisfied with the decline of Daqing's literati in recent years, and had expressed his helplessness three days ago before the poetry gathering began.
If I were to lose my temper upon seeing those messy poems today, I wouldn't be able to escape the consequences.
Let Xiao Shen handle this bad luck.
This wasn't Xiao Shen's first time visiting the Imperial Study. He calmed himself down a bit before reporting to His Majesty, and only after receiving permission from the Emperor behind the door did he gently push open the door and go inside.
At the same time, he took out the few pages of paper from his pocket.
Wu Lanxi glanced up briefly before continuing to work on the memorials.
She knew that several poems had already been produced at the poetry gathering, but she didn't have high hopes.
Lin Wan'er understood the Empress's thoughts, so she took the item from the eunuch and placed it on the side of the desk, waiting for the Empress to have time to look at it.
Xiao Shen looked excited and wanted to speak.
Seeing the Empress's serious expression, he obediently remained silent.
"Let's go out first," Lin Wan'er said to Xiao Shen.
Xiao Shen retreated helplessly.
"Did Tang Huan compose a poem?" Wu Lanxi asked casually without looking up.
It's here!
Xiao Shen immediately stopped in his tracks. "Lord Tang did compose a poem, but only half of it."
"Yeah?"
Wu Lanxi immediately became interested. She put down the memorial in her hand and turned her gaze to the stack of papers in front of her.
Xiao Shen immediately stepped forward and looked over.
"Lord Tang's poem was specially placed at the top."
Wu Lanxi couldn't help but chuckle. "What, why is his on top? Did Tang Huan give you a benefit when he went to the palace last time?"
Xiao Shen felt uneasy, knowing that His Majesty was only guessing, and said seriously, "It is because Lord Tang's poems are extremely rare."
Wu Lanxi's eyes immediately sharpened. "A rare sight in the world?"
Xiao Shen was startled and lowered his head, saying, "These are what the people at the poetry gathering said; I was merely relaying their words..."
Wu Lanxi snorted coldly and ignored the little eunuch in front of her.
She casually picked up the top page and looked at it.
At the same time, Lin Wan'er also moved closer, intending to see together what was going on with this poem, that it would receive such a evaluation.
There are only fourteen characters on a single page, and you can see the whole thing at a glance.
But Wu Lanxi stared blankly at the words above and remained motionless for a long time.
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