Houmen's concubine

The maidservants then brought clean water in copper basins and washed everyone's hands before serving tea. The tea was poured out for everyone and placed in front of them one by one.

Qin Baozhen also accompanied the patriarch and the elders after dinner, and came over to say hello to Mr. Hua, the prefect of Ning, while they were drinking tea, so as not to lose the etiquette.

As soon as Qin Baozhen entered the box, he bowed his hands respectfully to Huawen Pavilion: "I have seen Mr. Hua."

"Well, Master Qin is also here to entertain guests?" Hua Wenge nodded politely at him, and asked with a salute.

"Yes, I'm going to practice it for a few elders in the clan who came from afar." Qin Baozhen replied with a smile on his face.

Afterwards, he bowed to Ning Zhiyuan and said, "I have seen the magistrate, Qin is panicked, and asked the magistrate to spend your money." After Qin Baozhen finished speaking, he bowed to Ning Zhiyuan again.

"Master Qin doesn't need to see others, I and Qin Yu hit it off right away!" Ning Zhiyuan waved his hands heartily.

Qin Baozhen did not forget to bow his hands to Master Li and the others and said politely: "I have met Master Li and the two officials. I hope you will forgive me if I am rude."

As the saying goes: The king of hell is easy to talk about, but the little ghost is hard to deal with.

These three masters are the powerful right-hand men of the magistrate, so don't offend them.

Thinking about these masters in the yamen, when did I go to them in trouble and didn't come forward with money to accompany them with a smile?

Every time I come back, it’s almost a businesslike look: Well, I got it, wait a minute...
This is the light of the son!

It's great to have a promising son, and I have more face when I go out!

Besides, if the magistrate is promoted, they still have to stay where they are, how to say, they have to establish a good relationship with them. As a businessman, I have a long time to deal with them!
Master Li, Master Yang, and Master He returned his greetings and said: "Master Qin, you are welcome, we are all friends." "From now on, Master Ju is not at home, so just ask Master Qin if you have something to do." "Yeah, that's right."

They knew that based on the old master's friendship with Young Master Qin, even if Young Master Qin didn't pass the Jinshi exam and came back to Qinzhou, they were afraid that the old master wouldn't give her a position in the yamen?
Besides, if she passes the exam, she will have to curry favor...
Qin Baozhen didn't dare to let the family wait for him for a long time, so he greeted the people at the wine table, and after another group salute to everyone in the room, he walked out of the door with a smile on his face and amicable strides.

Wang Tong'er, who was drinking tea, was playing with the exquisite teacup in her hand, and couldn't help but turn her eyes to Chen Jiaojiao again.

Fortunately, there was no young lady at their table, otherwise, they would have separated them with a screen to avoid suspicion.

In this way, only a vague figure can be seen.

How can you see clearly at this time?

Chen Jiaojiao seemed to have sensed something, and she also turned her head towards Wang Tong'er.

The two immediately made eye contact again...
Wang Tong'er remembered that the day before yesterday she asked Xiao Cong to deliver a letter to her, and made an appointment to leave Qinzhou for the capital on the tenth day of October. I wonder if she received the letter?Is your luggage ready after receiving the letter?

It is impossible for Xiao Cong to hand over the letter to Chen Jiaojiao himself. Alas, if it falls into the hands of Mr.... I can't imagine the scene of such a death!

Wang Tong'er turned her gaze back, and then took another peek at Mr. Hua beside her. Seeing that the old man was sipping tea in a leisurely manner, she probably didn't stop her letter to Jiaojiao halfway, otherwise, she wouldn't be so calm. It's as good as ever!

However, I had to find an opportunity to talk to Jiaojiao in private.

"Qin Yu, now that you're gone, it's hard for me to hear your little song." Ning Zhiyuan said to Wang Tong'er sadly with alcohol.

Hua Wenge heard the words, put the exquisite teacup on the table, and echoed in a rare way: "Yes, Yu'er's little song is the most melodious, novel and unique singing that I have heard in my teacher for so many years."

Thinking of the day of the tea fighting contest, he was first amazed by her appearance, then by her unique and superb tea art, and finally, by her incomparably beautiful singing voice.

Only then did she pay attention to her with admiration and cherishment of talents, and when she learned that the prefect of Ning helped her find a highly respected wife, she did not hesitate to recommend herself as a teacher.

Although Huawenge also admired Wang Tong'er's distinctive singing voice, it was just not as high-profile as Ning Zhiyuan's, and belonged to the restrained kind.

He drank a few glasses of wine today, otherwise, he would not have taken the opportunity to say what was in his heart: as a teacher, I also like to hear you sing ditties.

Wang Tong'er is suffering from not being able to find a chance to talk to Jiaojiao, eh?Isn't this a ready-made opportunity?
Haha, it turns out that my husband also likes to listen to ditties.

Wang Tong'er immediately had a smile on her face, and said cheerfully: "Sir, Master Ning, it's Brother Ning, why don't you take advantage of this reunion today, and Qin Yu go to the stage to sing a song for everyone?"

"That's really great, it's a feast for my ears again today, haha..." Ning Zhiyuan heard Wang Tong'er say that he was singing a ditty on stage,

Happy to have my wish come true.

When Huawenge heard the words, he also pursed his lips and nodded his jaw: "Okay, I have listened carefully to you, Master."

Wang Tong'er: Huh?
Could it be that you have drunk too much, sir?I used the wrong idiom...

"Yu'er, don't rush to sing on stage, drink some tea to moisten your throat before you go." Hua Wenge urged with concern.

"OK, all right."

Wang Tong'er cast a grateful glance, Mr. Good!Know how to care about students.

As soon as Ning Zhiyuan heard what Mr. Hua said, he waved to the servant girl who was waiting in the teahouse, and the servant girl who was standing there was holding a Ru porcelain teapot, and came over to refill Wang Tong'er's cup of tea.

Wang Tong'er smiled at the glamorous little maid who refilled her tea, expressing her gratitude.

The beautiful little maid immediately blushed and left with small steps.Chen Jiaojiao over there raised her lips amusedly: Sister Tong'er is really a goblin!
Wang Tong'er drank two sips of tea first, moistened her throat, then put down the teacup in her hand, and saluted Mr. Hua: "Sir, the student heard that the teacher's wife plays the guzheng well! The student is bold, can you invite the teacher to go up to accompany the students?" ?”

Today's folk customs are open, even in the palace, sometimes the empress will perform dances in public at palace banquets or festivals, and the imperial concubines will also perform musical instruments in front of ministers, wives and daughters.

Therefore, it is not an exaggeration for Wang Tonger to make this request.

Ancient people loved to play Guqin. Guqin has a very wide range of artistic expression. It is clear, simple, round and full of penetrating power and texture, so its expression range is very broad. From the performance point of view, Guqin generally rarely plays popular music. , will be considered nondescript by many pianists.Guzheng, on the other hand, can be enjoyed by both refined and popular, including both classical and popular tunes.