Xiaosheng is not a nerd

Chapter 77

Du Ruquan next to him heard the words, and thought to himself: "When I become the master of this Tantai Mansion, I will invite you to be our guest every day."

The servant urged, "Young masters, please come inside."

The two of them had just stepped into the threshold of the hall, and saw the windows on all sides of the hall, which was grand and open, and sighed in their hearts again, the big family is different, showing grandeur and wealth.

There are already servants in the hall who are setting up the competition venue, and the empty space in the middle is more than enough for five or six tables of banquets.

At this time, there are only two quaint sandalwood desks, separated by a distance of two feet, facing each other inside and out.

Since it is a competition of talent and learning, it naturally needs a space for useful writing. It seems that these two books are the place where the two contestants can show their skills.

Huang Shaonan looked at the two quaint sandalwood desks, and whispered to Du Ruquan: "It's that one sandalwood desk, we will never be able to afford it for the rest of our lives."

Du Ruquan thought to himself: "When I take down Tantai Heqing, all of this will not be all mine." But he smiled quietly on his face.

The servant led the two of them to sit down in the guest seats on the right, "The two gentlemen came early, please wait a moment."

After the servants withdrew, Huang Shaonan asked in a low voice: "Brother Du, what kind of notary did you invite to compete with that copper-legged talent today?"

This seat is very mysterious, the top is the most expensive, and the left is respected. Just now Huang Shaonan was going to the left seat, but the servants led him to the right, so Huang Shaonan only asked.

Du Ruquan didn't think much about it, and replied: "You are enough, what kind of notary is needed, maybe I will compete with a copper-legged talent, and I will invite celebrities from Suzhou City."

Huang Shaonan smiled, but felt that he was making a fuss over a molehill. Thinking about it, he felt that it was a farce. It would be good if this copper-legged man could pick up a pen and write a few words.

However, Tantai Mansion looked very grand, and turned to look at Du Ruquan.

Huang Shaonan has also heard about Du Ruquan and Mrs. Xiaohe's affairs. I am afraid that today is to rectify Du Ruquan's name so that he can prepare for Du Ruquan's marriage.

Butler Kong's voice suddenly came from outside the hall, "Be careful, this paper is very expensive, if it breaks, you won't be able to pay for a year's wages."

I saw Steward Kong leading a group of maidservants from Tantai Mansion to file in. The two maidservants formed a pair, holding a hanging scroll on the left and right, and a piece of blank drawing paper was wrapped on the hanging scroll.

A total of twelve maidservants came in, divided into six teams, carrying six paintings, divided into three different sizes.

This... is a little too grand, why don't you compete with a copper boy.

The twelve maidservants stood in line, and Steward Kong said in a deep voice: "From this moment on, no one is allowed to move around, and I have to hold back even if I urinate!"

Huang Shaonan smiled and said: "Brother Du, this Miss Tantai even prepared three sizes of drawing paper, it seems that she attaches great importance to this competition, you have to do your best in a while and show off your skills."

Du Ruquan felt pressured by Tantai Crane's love for such a grand event, it's not difficult to beat a copper leg.

But if you want to surpass yourself and subdue others in terms of talent and learning, I'm afraid... I'm afraid that you have more energy than you want, what does Tantai Crane Love mean.

Huang Shaonan suddenly exclaimed: "This is Shu paper!"

Du Ruquan asked suspiciously, "Shu paper?"

"Brother Du, don't you know? This Shu paper is a royal tribute. It is usually used by princes and nobles to write poems and paintings. This paper is very valuable. If there is no channel, even if you have money, you can't buy it. I can't think of Miss Tantai. In this competition, all the Shu papers were brought here, what a reckless waste!"

"I have dreamed all my life to be able to paint on Shu paper once."

As Huang Shaonan said, he couldn't help getting up and walking towards the Shu paper, his eyes shone as if he saw a treasure, and he stretched out his hand to gently touch the paper.

Seeing this, Steward Kong frowned slightly, but asked politely, "Who is this young master?"

Du Ruquan, who followed, introduced: "Butler Kong, this is Mr. Huang Shaonan. Mr. Huang is not weak in learning and is quite famous. I invite him to be a notary today."

Butler Kong said politely: "Mr. Huang." He said calmly: "Mr. Huang, be careful, don't damage this paper, or I won't be able to explain to Miss."

Huang Shaonan replied: "How could I be willing to destroy such precious Shu paper!"

A voice came from outside the door: "Butler Kong, where is the piano table?"

Piano table!Du Ruquan was shocked when he heard the words, the piano table was set up, and he felt a lot of pressure.

He has learned to play the piano, but because of limited conditions, he is only a beginner. If he plays in front of the public, it will be a shame.

Could it be better than playing the qin, then he thought about it, how could he play the qin with a copper leg, I'm afraid that Tantai Heqing's event today is just for showing off.

Butler Kong ordered: "You put the piano table at the back first, you don't know if you need it or not."

Sure enough, Du Ruquan secretly heaved a sigh of relief. This is not even a match, but he feels a lot of pressure. The pressure does not come from the opponent, but it is all from Tantaihe's love.

Immediately afterwards, a servant brought two lyres and placed them on the piano table.

Huang Shaonan's temperament is not high, and he doesn't have a deep understanding of musical instruments, but looking at the appearance of the two lyres, he knows that they are not ordinary.

There is nothing strange about this, Shu paper is used even for painting, how can it be ordinary to play the qin.

Immediately afterwards, other instruments were brought in by servants, including flute, konghou, and pipa.

Huang Shaonan suddenly felt it was funny, this flute is fine, but if there is any man who can play the pipa and konghou, it is obviously unnecessary.

Seeing that Du Ruquan seemed a little worried, he comforted in a low voice: "Look at the pipa and harp. I think Miss Tantai is just using the name of the competition to show off her treasures."

Du Ruquan nodded.

Qinqi calligraphy and painting, qin table, book case, and drawing paper are all prepared, how could this chess be missing.

Sure enough, someone came in with a chessboard in their hands, and two maidservants were holding a go jar each, and it turned out that the jar was made of jade.

Huang Shaonan deliberately went over to see what the chess pieces looked like, and saw that the white pieces were made of ice jade, and the black pieces were agate.

Huang Shaonan couldn't help but tsk-tsk a few times, it was really an eye-opener, and he suddenly felt that his vision was too shallow and ignorant.

Du Ruquan looked at Go, not very worried, man, who can't play Go, sometimes invite friends to talk about a game, but this Go game can't trouble him.

Huang Shaonan returned, and whispered to Du Ruquan, "I'm sure, Miss Tantai is here to show off, to compete for talent, why take out all these rare treasures."

The servants of Tantai Mansion came in and out, brought the stationery utensils into the hall one after another, and soon arranged the hall into a large study.

Not long after, Tantai Heqing walked in with two old Confucian scholars. From the way they behaved and dressed, they looked like old gentlemen who were knowledgeable in literature and ink.

(End of this chapter)