Chapter 110: Where Liu Rushi Goes
Liu Rushi smiled and said, "Write a poem that beats these talented people and I'll go with you!"
"Okay!" Zhao Xiaokun was very confident!
"Is Lord Zhao so confident?" Liu Rushi asked.
Zhao Xiaokun thought, because there is a Qing Dynasty behind that you haven't experienced yet! Zhao Xiaokun said: "I will do it after all the talents have finished!"
The conversation between the two was overheard by some talented scholars nearby. A young scholar in his twenties put down his pen and said, "Brother, what an arrogant tone! All of us here are talented scholars from Jinling. Where are you from? And you want to marry into the Liu family?"
Zhao Xiaokun smiled and said, "Don't worry! Don't worry!"
When everyone was ready and put down their pens, the talented scholars surrounded Zhao Xiaokun and asked in unison: "What a big fool! You don't even take us Jiangnan talented scholars seriously!"
You are a toad wanting to eat swan flesh, don’t you even look at your appearance!
Stop dreaming! The Liu family doesn't even think highly of you!
Your poems can only amuse a three-year-old child!
Yes! Stop dreaming!
Liu Rushi looked at the excited young scholars and said, "Be quiet! We are all guests. Please read your own poems first! And then comment on this young master's poem, okay?"
Liu Rushi's words were effective; everyone fell silent as soon as she spoke. Her words were like imperial decrees! The talented scholars read their poems one by one, and to be honest, some of them were quite good. To be able to write rhyming and flavorful poems in such a short time was truly a talent.
After everyone finished reading, the talented scholar who had first challenged Zhao Xiaokun stood up and said, "Mr. Zhao! Now that we've finished reading our poems, please read yours!"
Zhao Xiaokun smiled and said, "Okay!" Then he looked at Liu Rushi and said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight."
When they read this, the other scholars all burst into laughter. The scholar who had just laughed the loudest said, "Is this your poem? Hahahaha! Go home and study for another 10 years before you decide! Hahahahahaha!"
Zhao Xiaokun ignored him and continued to recite: "Thousands and thousands of pieces, countless pieces, flew into the Qinhuai River and disappeared!"
When the last line was finished, the other talented scholars stopped laughing. Liu Rushi also looked at Zhao Xiaokun in shock. She had never expected that this Jiangyin County Magistrate, who was famous for his medical skills, could have such a talent for poetry.
Liu Rushi was just savoring the poem's artistic conception when the talented scholar jumped out and said, "I don't agree! Let's play another round if you dare!"
"Okay! Brother, you come up with the questions!" Zhao Xiaokun said. He thought to himself, I memorized all the famous Qing Dynasty poems before coming to the Ming Dynasty! If I change some of the questions, I'll definitely beat you to a pulp.
"Okay!" The talented scholar looked around and saw a bamboo swaying in the wind outside the window. He said, "How about writing a poem about bamboo?"
Zhao Xiaokun laughed, thinking to himself: You really know how to hit the window! So he pretended to think for a moment and said, "Hold on to the green mountain and never let go. Roots are planted in the broken rock. A thousand blows and you'll still be strong, no matter which direction the wind blows!"
Zhao Xiaokun turned around and looked at the crowd. They all lowered their heads and said nothing. Zhao Xiaokun saw a talented man holding the Dream of the Red Chamber. He walked over and asked, "Do you know who wrote the Dream of the Red Chamber?"
"Who? Isn't it Mr. Cao?" said the talented man.
"This was written by my brother and me! My younger brother is the current prince consort! I think everyone has heard of his poems!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
"What? Are you Prince Zhao's elder brother?" asked the talented man.
"That's right! Is my poem today worthy of Master Liu?" Zhao Xiaokun asked everyone.
The reason why Zhao Xiaokun brought up his brother at this time was to smoothly take Liu Rushi away. Because no matter how good his poems were, many people might not be convinced. His brother was a well-known figure in the Ming Dynasty and Jiangnan, so if he brought up his brother, naturally no one would dare to compete with him for the woman.
"Miss Liu, is my poem the best?" Zhao Xiaokun said.
"Mr. Zhao is a man of great talent, I cannot compare to him!" Liu Rushi said.
"Are you willing to come with me?" Zhao Xiaokun asked.
Liu Rushi nodded, and Zhao Xiaokun pulled her out. The scholar behind them, holding the Dream of the Red Chamber, began to recite, "Everyone knows that immortality is good, but only my beloved wife can't forget you. You spoke of your kindness every day while you were alive, but when you die, you will be gone with others." With that, he sighed, packed up his things, and left the pleasure boat.
Liu Rushi was arranged to live in the Zhao family manor. Zhao Xiaokun met Zhang Shulan. Zhang Shulan at this time was completely different from the first time they met. She looked like a middle-aged noblewoman from the Ming Dynasty. She was elegant and graceful, with an extraordinary temperament! Her dozen or so female apprentices treated her with great respect.
Zhang Shulan smiled and said, "You're here! Thank you so much! I never thought I could be a doctor again, and teach so many students!"
"As long as you are happy, if there is anything you lack in life, just tell me. I will find a way to get it to you!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
"Life is pretty good, much better than in modern society. Which doctor can compare with mine? I live in a house of dozens of acres, and I am served by hundreds of servants. Even the richest man in China probably lives like this! But I still lack some medicines and equipment. I will bring more back from there when I have time. The infant mortality rate here is too high!" Zhang Shulan said with a sad face.
"Okay! You make a list and I'll let Xiaofei bring it to you next time!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
"Okay, okay! What brings you here this time?" Zhang Shulan asked.
"I would like to ask you to treat Liu Rushi!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
"Liu Rushi? She's not married to the one with the watery side yet?" Zhang Shulan asked. Clearly, this woman wasn't very familiar with history.
Zhao Xiaokun said, "History has changed. Qian Qianyi died suddenly. She was driven out of the Qian Mansion and recently suffered a miscarriage! Her recovery depends entirely on you!"
"Oh! Okay! No problem! I will take good care of her! You two brothers, come to the Ming Dynasty and don't stop until you marry back a few of the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai!" Zhang Shulan said with a smile.
Zhao Xiaokun smiled and scratched his head. At this time, Liu Rushi came over and saluted Zhang Shulan and said, "Liu greets Auntie!"
Zhang Shulan glanced at Liu Rushi and thought she was petite and delicate. There was nothing special about her otherwise. She said, "Okay! Get up! Xiao Kun said you're not feeling well. I'll take good care of you!"
"I've heard of you! Every wealthy family in Nanjing who's expecting a baby is going to ask you to deliver their child. I heard the queue for you to deliver their babies is already waiting until the twelfth month of next year!" Liu Rushi said. Another reason Liu Rushi knew about Zhang Shulan was that Qian Qianyi had also sent for Madam Zhang, known in Nanjing as a gynecological expert. Not only was that expensive, but it was also difficult to hire. Every day, there was a long queue for her!
"You can stay here with your aunt to recuperate first. I will come to pick you up in two months!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
"Okay!" Liu Rushi agreed and settled down in the Zhao family manor. Li Sihong and Kou Baimen knew that Liu Rushi had entered the manor and came to see their future sister-in-law.
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