The Rise of the Cold Gate in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Chapter 108
A heavy rain in the evening made this summer night extraordinarily comfortable and pleasant. The fresh air contained a hint of earthy fragrance. Under the cover of the night, there was suddenly a sense of mystery.

Maybe it was caused by inner influence, maybe it was the sudden arrival of guests from afar, maybe some unknown changes really took place that night, but Xiao Qinzhi didn't care about it, he just talked about having tea with the guests after dinner.

Li Langzhong said that Mangu's ribs have not grown well yet, and it will take some time to grow back. Now it is best not to move, so as not to misplace them. Therefore, Mangu is still cultivating in Liji Thatched Cottage, and Xiao Qinzhi has to Do the thing of pouring tea and water by yourself.

The yard is not big, with some green plants planted in the yard, the bedroom is on the right, a hall is in the middle, and a large study is on the left. Xiao Qinzhi just moved here not long ago, and only some necessary living utensils were added. The inside looks very simple and empty, only the study room, full of books, shows a sense of luxury.

After dinner, the Zhao brothers took the initiative to take over the aftermath of washing the tableware, while Zhao Yunfei, Xu Bin and others all went back to the yard, probably because they felt that the Chen brothers were not easy to get along with, and because of the huge difference in status, they would not be able to get along with them. ask for contempt.

As soon as Chen Tanzhi came to fight with Xiao Qinzhi, Xiao Qinzhi was not used to him, and Chen Tanzhi was speechless, but only Xiao Qinzhi dared to be so unscrupulous, others did not dare, no one like this Courage is still taboo due to the disparity in status.

As for Chen Yunzhi, let alone.

You can't say she is aloof, but more like an innate nobility, every move shows the aura of a wealthy family, which makes people feel a sense of distance, just like poor people eat bran and swallow vegetables , because he was hungry and couldn’t help it, and Chen Yunzhi ate bran swallowed vegetables to experience the joy of life.

Xu Miao keenly discovered that Chen Yunzhi's eyes only lingered on Xiao Qinzhi's body, and everyone else passed by with a glance, as if no one could catch his eyes, even if some words affected him, Chen Yunzhi only talked briefly.

As the night approached, Xu Miao became more and more sure that Chen Yunzhi only had Xiao Qinzhi in his eyes, because Xiao Qinzhi was cooking tea, and Chen Yunzhi even offered to help, one was washing the tea set, the other was boiling water, talking and laughing.

Suddenly, a bold idea rose in Xu Miao's heart. Could it be that Chen Yunzhi has a unique hobby?

That's right, the children of a big family have been influenced by various cultures since childhood, and their knowledge and vision are beyond the reach of children from poor families. It is not unusual and understandable to have such a hobby.

Besides, Xiao Qin's body is slender and thin, with a handsome face, black hair like waterfalls, picturesque eyebrows and eyes, fair skin without makeup, rich and talented, and Lingyun is so chic.

From this point of view, Xiao Qinzhi is really suitable, but can Xiao Qinzhi accept it?

According to Xu Miao's understanding, Xiao Qinzhi is very hard-headed, and his concept is full of righteousness, it is impossible to be crooked, so Xu Miao silently sweated for Xiao Qinzhi in his heart.

"Brother Xianmin, it's your turn to settle your son." Chen Tanzhi said.

"Oh!" Xu Miao withdrew his worried gaze and dropped his gaze.

The living room was brightly lit, and there was a chessboard on the desk below. Xu Miao and Chen Tanzhi were talking with each other. Compared with Chen Yunzhi's aloofness, Xu Miao was more willing to deal with Chen Tanzhi.

Xu Miao is not like Xiao Shu, he doesn't know anything about Go, he only relies on the three axes from Handan to learn how to walk, Xu Miao has learned chess from Dr. In the chess game, his chess skills have greatly improved, and he may not be as powerful as Chen Tanzhi, but Chen Tanzhi has to use his brains to win.

Therefore, the two played back and forth on the chessboard, meeting each other.

On the other side, while waiting for the water to boil, Xiao Qinzhi also chatted with Chen Yunzhi, chatting, chatting, and then came to "Huangniao looking for a husband", which is so vivid that it has already spread to Kuaiji .

Chen Yunzhi leaned against the beams and pillars, his brows relaxed, he stared at each other, and said softly, "Brother Qin, when did you see the Phoenix Bird, do you remember what it looked like?"

"Hahaha——" Xiao Qinzhi smiled helplessly. He blamed the old man Cui and the fat old man, and there was no way to explain it. Because of his reputation, he had no choice but to say brazenly: "I was young at the time, how could I remember it so clearly, I just remember that it was a big bird that could speak human words."

Chen Yunzhi pursed his lips slightly, and said with a smile, "Brother Qin belongs to water?"

"I don't know this, it's the old Taoist who said that I belong to water."

"When was brother Qin born?"

"The first year of Jianyuan."

Chen Yunzhi pinched his fingers and calculated silently, and said with a smile: "Guimao is the fate of water, which belongs to the fate of Changliu water. What Qian Tianshi said is right."

Just when the water was boiled, Xiao Qinzhi changed the subject, he really didn't want to continue, lest something unwarranted should be caused, he changed the subject and said: "Drinking tea and drinking tea, I am one of the few people who can drink tea before the Ming Dynasty." Too much, Yuqian and Chaoqing lack a touch of charm, if you miss it, you can only wait for next year."

"Huh? The fragrance of this tea seems to be more profound." Chen Yun tasted the nuances in just one sip.

"That's right. I went to Huqiu Mountain specially to get mountain spring water for cooking tea. If I cook it now, I'm afraid it will be better." Xiao Qin said.

"What's the difference?" Chen Yunzhi asked curiously.

"Mountain spring water is the best for cooking tea, and it is best to use slow-flowing mountain spring water, which is surging and turbulent; stagnant water in valleys is not advisable. If there is no flow, it is stagnant water, stagnant. The second is the Pentium River, and the third is well water."

"Oh? There are so many details?"

"If you don't believe me, you can try them one by one."

"But there are more?"

"Water injection is also particular. The water that has just been boiled is boiling water, which is not the best. After the boiling water stops, there is still [-]% heat. This is the best time. The tea buds can stand rooted in the water and gradually stretch out to their original appearance, just like a living. Painting, this is a reward for tea."

Listening to what Xiao Qinzhi said was vivid, it seemed to be decent, but Chen Tanzhi didn't believe it, he only thought Xiao Qinzhi was bragging, waved his hands, and said: "Ah brother, pour me a cup of tea."

After drinking it, it was as Xiao Qinzhi said. Compared with the tea that Chen Tanzhi drank at home before, it had a little more fragrance and sweetness. He looked at Xiao Qinzhi strangely, and complained: "Why didn't you Said, this kind of good tea can't be mixed with muddy water, but a lot of it is wasted."

"You didn't ask? Besides, didn't I discover it slowly?" Xiao Qinzhi replied.

"Is there any more in your house, I bought them all, and gave them to my uncle-uncle, since he drank this tea, he never drank tea cream again." Chen Tanyi, a big dog, almost said Leaked.

"Cut, it's great to be rich, you can't buy it even if you have money, the ones before tomorrow are gone." Xiao Qinzhi disdainfully.

"What about the one before the rain?" Chen Tanzhi asked again.

"Probably gone." Xiao Qin said.

"That's it, I bought all the ones before the rain." Chen Tanzhi said.

"You have a good idea, I won't sell it if money is hard to buy." Xiao Qinzhi couldn't understand Chen Tanzhi's behavior.

"Xiao Qinzhi, don't be too hard on yourself. If my aunt and uncle didn't drink tea from your family, your Xiao family's reputation would have spread to Kuaiji? Even if you don't sell me, you have to give some to my elder brother. You The tea that was given to my elder brother, he gave to Wang Yishao, Monk Zhi Dun, Xu Xun and others, which made you famous, don’t be cheap and good-looking.”

"Ah? Then I have to thank Brother Yun." Xiao Qinzhi said gratefully.

Chen Yunzhi smiled slightly in the breeze, as if it was an insignificant matter, he drank tea with an excuse, wiped his head away, and gave Chen Tanzhi a peevish look.

"What do you think? How did you get Xiao Qinzhi's Go reputation? It's not my elder brother Zhang Luo, please invite Zhang Xuanzhi to come to Kuaiji to play chess." Chen Tanzhi felt the sharp eyes of his elder sister, and suddenly realized that he had made a mistake. If so, shut up now.

"Did Yun's brother invite Zhang Xuanzhi? Didn't it mean that Xie Xuan invited Zhang Xuanzhi to play against Xie Daoyun? Henry Zhang won a small victory, right?" Xiao Qinzhi asked suspiciously.

"It must be what Lu Chu said. I have to find him to judge this person another day. Henry Zhang and I—my cousin played ten games in total. Cousin wins, ancient Chinese chess, Henry Zhang uses your chess method, and my cousin still uses the previous chess method, and then loses, the two phases are summed up, and Henry Zhang loses one game, if Henry Zhangzhi uses the previous chess method in ancient Chinese chess The way of chess is bound to lose, he himself said that the victory of ancient Han chess was due to your influence, how did it come to Lu Chu's mouth, and it became Henry Zhangzhi's victory."

Chen Tanzhi is a crazy sister-in-law, how could he bear Lu Chu's confusion, the more he thought about it, the more angry he became, and said: "Hmph--I'm so mad, I'll go to him tomorrow and ask him, if you dare to weaken my cousin's reputation, The prestige of the Yangtze River Zuo will definitely not spare him."

"So, did you tell Lu Chu and Henry Zhang the news that I came to Jiangzuo to study?" Xiao Qinzhi suddenly realized.

"Yes, the two of them came to Kuaiji in May. Henry Zhang said that he couldn't play chess with you in Wuxi, and even regretted it. I said that you will go to Wujun to study in June, and you can play chess with you then. What's the matter?"

"Brother Tan, you still don't know? Zhao Yunfei and the others didn't tell you when you came here this afternoon?" Xu Miao snickered.

"What are you talking about? My brother and I just arrived for a while, and it rained heavily, so we had to wait here. Zhao Yunfei said that you are going to leave school soon, and didn't say anything else."

"No wonder." Xu Miao looked at Xiao Qinzhi's sore face, and said with a smile, "Brother Tan, you don't know, but you just said it casually, but it brought big trouble to Brother Qin?"

"Ah? What's wrong with him?" Chen Tanzhi was shocked, with a confused look on his face.

"The 'Four Young Talents of Wujun' should have gotten the news from Lu Chu and Zhang Xuanzhi. On the first day that Brother Qin came to Wujun, he found trouble. We fought with him, and Brother Qin was almost eaten. It's a big loss." Xu Miao said with lingering fear.

"What happened?" Chen Yunzhi asked in surprise.

"It's nothing, it's just a trivial matter." Xiao Qinzhi didn't want Chen Yunzhi to feel guilty and blame himself for this matter.

"The next day, Brother Qin fought again. He beat him like a pig's head in public. He was so angry that he fainted and offended the 'Jiang Zuo Sijun' to death, tsk tsk." Xu Miao said again.

"The "Four Great Talents of Wu County" are not very good. They are also the four young talents, and who are the other four talents?" Chen Tanzhi asked this first.

"Lu Chu's younger brother, Lu Qin, and Zhang Xuanzhi's elder brothers, Zhang Yong, Zhu Yu, Gu Fu, He Sun, Ji Fan, Zhou, and Shen, are all famous families in Jiangzuo, Qin's brother and them"

"He only came to Wu County for two days, and he offended all these people to death?" Chen Tanzhi didn't know these people, but Chen Tanzhi knew the family behind them very well.

Listening to Xu Miao's eloquence, Chen Tanzhi was shocked to see Xiao Qinzhi who was still well and drinking tea calmly, and couldn't help but manually clicked a thumbs up. He didn't say anything else, and he was thankful for not being beaten. feel lucky.

Chen Yunzhi glared at Chen Tanzhi, took a slow breath, and walked to the window. Looking at the mysterious night, she couldn't help feeling a bit of fear in her heart. Listening to Xu Miao's narration, her palms broke out in cold sweat.

I thought: "What a goose, he offended this group of people to death in other people's territory, but he is a goose, he has offended so many people, but now he can sit still Here, it's unbelievable."

Xu Miao spoke in a very general way, and there are still many details not mentioned here, such as how Xiao Qinzhi escaped. Chen Yunzhi wanted to ask, but it was inconvenient to speak here, so he found an excuse and said: "The The night is very refreshing, this room is too stuffy, Brother Qin, follow me out for a walk."

"Oh, good." Xiao Qinzhi replied.

Chen Tanzhi immediately got up and wanted to go with him. He was worried at night, but was stared back by Chen Yunzhi, showing an aggrieved expression, the bitterness in his heart was more bitter than the tea.

"Brother Tan, playing chess and chess, it's raining outside and the roads are dirt. They will walk around the courtyard at most, so don't worry." Xu Miao guessed.

"Oh, that's right." Chen Tanzhi immediately relaxed and concentrated on the game.

The green bamboo clumps in the courtyard were still wet and dripping with rain, but the garden was full of the unique pure and peaceful fragrance after the rain. It was the fragrance of orchids on Chen Yunzhi's body. In the night, it seemed like a an open flame.

The two were speechless in the courtyard, and when they reached the gate of the courtyard, Chen Yunzhi stopped suddenly and whispered, "Let's go for a walk."

Xiao Qinzhi was shocked and said: "The road outside is muddy, you can't walk."

"If you talk here, I'm afraid he'll overhear you, and you'll have to croak again, so don't worry. You came back from the school earlier, so you left too. If you can leave, I can too." Just as he was speaking, Chen Yunzhi had already taken off his clothes. He took off the clogs and held them in his hands.

The hazy yellow light in the room, through the green bamboo clumps and flowers to the front of the courtyard, has been much weaker, and can only see the dim light leaking from the cracks, and you can see Chen Yunzhi's indistinct, graceful figure in white, walking into the night .

Xiao Qinzhi had no choice but to take off his clogs, stepped on the mud, and followed.

Without the shelter of the courtyard wall, the evening wind was much stronger in the night, and a transparent coolness covered the whole body, but the night was too dark, the clouds in the sky were too thick to cover the moon, Xiao Qinzhi couldn't see Chen Yunzhi, But I can follow the fragrance of orchids and follow closely.

"Why don't they bother you?" Chen Yunzhi asked.

"It's nothing. It's similar to the Three Kingdoms at the end of Han Dynasty. We all have grievances and hold each other back. It's just that Zhang Yong and the others are better than He Sui by relying on the local people. And we have a literary agreement with Zhang Yong, so there is nothing in the literary agreement. Before the competition, everything is safe and sound." Xiao Qinzhi briefly explained.

"What contract?"

"It's nothing more than a competition of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting."

"A few of their Gaoliang disciples will seriously compete with you for a literary contract?"

"Of course not, but I already have the perfect method, and I just wait for them to come to my door automatically."

The scent of orchids stopped suddenly, Chen Yunzhi looked back, Xiao Qinzhi didn't pay attention for a while, and walked up, suddenly felt a rush, warm breath on his face, like Anzhi Youlan, the two almost bumped into each other. Blame the night.

"This stupid goose, don't pay attention, why is it walking behind?"

Fortunately, the night covered Chen Yunzhi's blushing face, and the fragrance of orchids disappeared. After a while, Chen Yunzhi asked, "What is the perfect method?"

(End of this chapter)