Wangjiang Tower on Shanglinzhou.
Fu Xiaoguan stood alone in the corridor on the second floor, gazing at the dark Yangtze River, his heart filled with turmoil.
The banquet had fine wine and delicious food, but there were very few people.
Prince Xian, Crown Prince Yu Hongyi, Ninth Princess Yu Wenyun and Fu Xiaoguan, only four people.
Yu Wenjun recounted what happened on the Mid-Autumn Festival night in Shangjing, and expressed his clear feelings towards this young man who had already left his name on thousands of stone tablets.
After learning about this, Prince Xian and Yu Hongyi looked at Fu Xiaoguan with even greater respect - that was the Thousand Stele in Lanting Collection, a holy place in the literary world. Fu Xiaoguan left his name in the first row of characters on the Thousand Stele with a poem "Water Melody Song", which meant he had won a shining pearl at the top of the literary world, and was naturally an extraordinary talent.
This was something Fu Xiaoguan had not expected. Dong Shulan, that girl, had pushed him to a very high position.
Of course, he was not worried about falling, after all, he still had countless poems in his mind.
Yu Wenjun mentioned that the Hu family, who danced with red sleeves on the Qinhuai River, had composed a new tune for that poem, which was first sung by Xue Feifei. Now it has spread throughout Shangjing and is expected to become popular in Linjiang and even the whole world soon.
Therefore, Yu Wenjun asked seriously, "Now that you are truly famous throughout the world, do you want to take the imperial examination?"
Of course, Fu Xiaoguan didn't have such an idea. He still insisted on his original intention and was a free and easy landlord. In fact, he also knew his own suffering. He really couldn't write those calligraphy and essays.
This made Yu Wenjun even happier, and he and Fu Xiaoguan drank two more cups.
After the banquet, Prince Xian took Yu Hongyi away consciously. Only Fu Xiaoguan and Yu Wenjun were left in the pavilion.
This is also what Fu Xiaoguan hopes for. He wants to communicate with Yu Wenjun and tell him his thoughts.
At this moment, Yu Wenjun went to the inner room and said that he wanted to change his clothes. Fu Xiaoguan couldn't help but think too much, so his heart was a little disturbed.
Such a beautiful day and scenery, am I going to die here like this?
Yu Wenjun is three points more mature than Dong Shulan. Born into the royal family, she carries an air of wealth. To men, her status is like a peak, and conquest is something that is engraved in every man's bones - meanness!
Yu Wenjun walked out and Fu Xiaoguan looked back.
She was wearing a white dress, and in the light, one could vaguely see that she was wearing a red dress underneath - that was the red dress designed by Fu Xiaoguan for Dong Shulan. He didn't expect that she would wear it, but it was really beautiful.
When Yu Wenjun saw the look in his eyes, her face immediately turned red. She spat lightly and rolled her eyes at him, but she was still very charming.
At this moment, Fu Xiaoguan suddenly felt that feelings were not that important, and wondered if his stance was too unsteady.
"That little dress... Shulan taught me how to make it. We were thinking of setting up a workshop to produce it. Since many people in the palace said it was great after wearing it, we thought it would sell well."
Yu Wenjun leaned against the fence and looked at the river. The river breeze blew her hair and it floated onto Fu Xiaoguan's face. It felt a little itchy, a little fragrant, and a little tempting.
"Ahem, this business is viable. When launching it, find some models with good figures and invite the ladies of a prestigious mansion to come over. Let the models wear these things and walk around on the stage to demonstrate them. It will be more convincing."
Yu Wenjun turned around and asked, "Model? What does that mean?"
"Um, it's the woman who specializes in displaying and promoting products."
Yu Wenjun thought for a moment and said, "Your idea is good. We can give it a try."
"Also, you have to come up with a catchy name. This is your brand. It's easy to copy. You have to go for the high-end, premium route. That means the materials must be good, the craftsmanship must be superb, and the price must be high. This is your brand."
"You know so much."
This was what Yu Wenjun was thinking. This man brewed such good wine. I heard from Shulan that he was tinkering with a lot of things in the village, and I didn't know what he wanted to do.
"I feel like there's something I have to tell you." Fu Xiaoguan thought for a moment and spoke.
"I know you like Dong Shulan."
Well, this saves Fu Xiaoguan a lot of trouble.
"The decree issued to your father was from Mother."
"I have to thank Concubine Shang for this. I also hope that my home will be more lively."
"I followed you because I was afraid you would be angry."
"I'm actually very happy to know your feelings, but... I really can't be your consort. How can I face Shulan then?"
Yu Wenjun turned around again and looked at the dark river.
After a long silence, he said, "Shulan is my best friend. I'm even willing to share with her. But this time, I came here because I was worried that you would be angry about the decree. Secondly, I wanted to go to the village with you for a few days. Finally..."
Yu Wenjun raised his head and sighed softly, "I want to see if there is any way to solve this problem in a way that is the best of both worlds."
Then she looked at Fu Xiaoguan again, "Before coming here, I had a long talk with Shulan all night. I know her personality, and I was able to get her to understand. I am very grateful to her."
Fu Xiaoguan touched his nose embarrassedly and said, "Actually, there are many good men in this world. You don't have to be like this."
Yu Wenjun smiled sweetly, "I've thought about this before, but I think what Mother said makes sense. Mother said that one must seize happiness on their own, and I think you will bring me happiness."
This is a bit blind. The atmosphere of this era is relatively open, but women like Yu Wenjun and Dong Shulan who dare to take charge of their own future are rare.
The vast majority of women have to obey the orders of their parents and the words of the matchmaker. If they are not matched with a good man, they will have to spend their whole life in tears.
"You'd better not go to Xiacun. It's very hard there and you can't bear it."
"No, I want to go. I just want to see what you are like normally."
Fu Xiaoguan thought for a moment and said, "We will set off tomorrow. I will meet you at the South Gate at 3:15 AM."
"Yeah." Yu Wenjun nodded, and Fu Xiaoguan said goodbye and left Wangjiang Tower.
Not long after, another person walked out of the small building. She came to the corridor and also leaned on the railing.
"Shulan, he agreed." Yu Wenjun was very happy, and Dong Shulan pouted.
"Men...are just so fickle!"
"Are we good sisters?"
"But isn't this a waste of money for him?"
Yu Wenjun laughed, "It would be better to let him get away with it."
Dong Shulan suddenly turned around and asked, "Have you really decided that?"
"This is the only way. I'll have a good talk with Mother when the time comes. I'm having some trouble with Father, and I don't know how to explain it."
"I don't know how to tell my parents. It's so annoying. How great would it be if he could take the imperial examination?"
"How about... I think of a way to get him an official position?"
“This seems to work.”
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