A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 363

After visiting Dongshi, Huaiyu led Pei Yunu to Xuanyangfang next door.

She was brought back to the original Wang Junkuo mansion by Huaiyu, from where she was taken into the palace not long ago, she looked at Huaiyu suspiciously.

"We will move here from Yongxingfang after the new year. You will live here first during this time. Everything here is ready-made, and it is convenient and familiar for you to live in." Huaiyu said.

Pei Yunu lowered his head, "Would Mrs. Pei be unhappy?"

"She's very reasonable. It's just that at Yongxingfang, I live with Aye, Aniang, and my eldest brother and sister-in-law. The yard I live in is not big, and I have to move after the Chinese New Year. It's better to live here."

"All slaves will be arranged by A Lang." Pei Yunu is also a smart woman, since Wu Huaiyu doesn't want to take her back, then she won't.

Fortunately, everything is indeed available in this mansion now.

Huaiyu has taken over the house, and now half of it has been set aside to request the construction of the Longmen Temple, and the remaining half is demolishing some of the outlaws. It turns out that most of the servants and maidservants in the mansion are still kept, and some are arranged to go to other villages, and some stewards have also been transferred. wait here.

"I still live like that?"

"Choose a bigger yard, and I'll leave it to you to take care of the original music troupe, kabuki, and dancers in this mansion. Usually, you can practice dancing, music, etc."

"By the way, my elder sister and brother-in-law's house is two streets away. Zi Mazhou in Zishizhong and Gaotang County is my brother-in-law. You can come and walk around when you are free."

"OK,"

Holding the pipa, Pei Yunu followed Huaiyu to the new yard chosen for her. After walking around, he called Huaiyu who was about to leave, "Ah Lang, stay here tonight, I will serve you."

"I promised Xuanfu to have dinner together at night." Huaiyu said with a smile, "You are tired today too, take a shower and go to bed early. If you need anything, just tell the steward."

Pei Yunu was a little disappointed, "Can I go to Yongxingfang Mansion tomorrow to visit the eldest lady and the others?"

"Of course it is possible, and it should be. I will send someone to pick it up tomorrow."

Pei Yunu entered the Wu family, although he didn't get the consent of the head wife Fan Xuanfu, nor Wu's father and mother, but this is a fact that the emperor rewarded him as a concubine, which cannot be changed. Of course, the etiquette must not be less. The in-laws have to worship even more.

Huaiyu made arrangements and went out.

As soon as he left the gate, he saw Laiji.

Next to him is Ma Zhou.

"Erlang, I'm coming to see you."

Although the official positions of the two are very different, and Lai Ji is just a direct scholar of the Chongxian Museum and the secretary of the Economic and Economic Bureau, the relationship between the two is very good. The relationship is very close, the two of them are as close as father and son to Qin Qiong, and Huaiyu worships Qin Qiong as his adoptive father, so they are considered brothers in private.

"Oh, what are you looking for?"

"Go to your mansion?"

"Okay."

"I heard that His Majesty rewarded you with a beautiful pipa, where are you?"

"Just settled in this mansion."

"At that time, I must invite you out to listen to her play a piece." Lai Ji laughed.

Back home again.

When Pei Yunu heard that the steward came to call her, and said that it was Alang who called her, and thought that Huaiyu had gone and returned, and wanted to spend the night here, Pei Yunu was stunned, and then quickly put on makeup and came out holding the pipa, but it turned out that there was a guest Come.

"This is my brother-in-law, Ma Zhou and Ma Binwang, son of Gaotang County, under the provincial government. This is Lai Ji, the school secretary of the Economic and Economic Bureau and a direct bachelor of Chongxian Museum, and also my foster brother."

Huaiyu asked Pei Yunu to play a song.

A maidservant sits around the stove to make tea.

The three listened to her playing quietly, while the beauty held the pipa horizontally and plucked.

Quxiang Pipa originated in Persia, and is very popular in the Central Plains today.

Pei Xingnu played with a plectrum in his hand,
Pop out the weighing pipa forward, pick up the weighing pipa backward,
This way of playing is quite different from the later playing with fingers, whether it is holding the piano or playing the way is different, but the same is that they can all show a very beautiful melody.

In particular, Pei Xingnu's playing skills are very superb, which makes the pipa in her arms smooth and elegant under her hands.

The three of them were fascinated by what they heard, no wonder the emperor wanted to ask for it.

There is a kind of immersive feeling, and you can feel the rich emotions in the pipa tunes.

The end of the song.

Both Lai Ji and Ma Zhou couldn't help clapping and applauding, and this was the second time Huaiyu listened to her play, and she was still amazed.

To be honest, it feels much more elegant than the popular guitars of later generations.

Huaiyu even thought the pipa music was better than the guqin.

Lai Ji didn't spare his words of appreciation, and Pei Yunu blushed a little when he praised him.

"Ah Lang, is it really so wonderful in the palace today?"

What happened in the hall during the court meeting in the morning, Lai Ji already knew about it, and it seemed that the rumors had spread quickly.

"Who is leaking the forbidden language?" This is a serious crime.

However, Laiji was very excited to ask Huaiyu to verify the authenticity, and even some of the details, such as whether Pei Yunu was really the wife of a merchant that Li Yuan robbed, or whether it was really rewarded to Huaiyu before, and then the emperor wanted to take it. into the palace,

And today the emperor asked her to play in the palace, but she was pissed off by the two prime ministers, Wang Gui and Wei Zheng. In the end, the emperor had to admit his mistake and had to let her out of the palace. Then this woman asked Wu Huaiyu?
"Is this all true?"

Lai Ji's eyes were full of thirst for knowledge, or the soul of gossip was burning. Although Ma Zhou on the side seemed to be sipping tea like an old dog, he actually wanted to know by looking at his expression.

"What are you asking these for?"

"The Beijing News," Lai Ji patted his legs, "Erlang, have you forgotten the Beijing News? Now that the Beijing News has been running for more than half a year, it has become better and better. It is deeply loved by the government and the public."

Lai Ji came to Wu Huaiyu because he wanted to use this hot event as the headline for the next issue.

As the editor-in-chief of the Beijing News, he got Huaiyu's guidance along the way, and he put in a lot of hard work when he stumbled. After eating a fresh melon today, he immediately sensed a hot spot sensitively.

So I quickly came to Huaiyu for verification, and even asked Huaiyu for advice on how to dig out this hot spot and make this matter hot.

"I think this matter is worth exploring. You see, there are many hot spots in this matter. The beauty of Pipa, the rebellious Wang Junkuo, the red and purple favorite minister Yi Guogong, the current son of Shengtian, and two Xiang Yi dare Admonish the prime minister who is famous for his outspoken words, "

Taking beauties as the guide is naturally the point that the common people talk about most, and in the end they can establish an image of a wise monarch and a virtuous minister, which is very positive and very in line with the official website of the Donggong Chongxian Hall in their Beijing News. status of the newspaper.

Now that the Beijing News has been running for more than half a year, there are indeed some bottlenecks. Although the legendary novels such as Biography of the Bearded Man and Liao Zhai serialized in the newspaper are very popular, and some current affairs, economics, etc. are also very authoritative and valuable, it has indeed reached a certain point. bottleneck.

Laiji wants to increase the influence of the Beijing News, which requires a breakthrough.

He felt that this matter was worthy of digging, and used it to publicize it. If it can become a popular topic among the people, then the Beijing News will definitely rise to a higher level.

After hearing this, Wu Huaiyu thought about it, and felt that Laiji was indeed very sensitive now, which was a good thing. To run a newspaper, you must have this kind of agility and initiative.

Of course, although this matter seems to involve the emperor, if the direction is well grasped, it is indeed very positive, and it can better set off the sage and virtuousness of the young emperor.

Of course, it can also highlight the loyalty of Wang Gui and Wei Zheng.

Not a bad thing.

Worth trying.

Of course, Wu Huaiyu reminded him that since the emperor and the prime minister are involved, this matter can be written, but he must first ask the emperor for permission, and then the manuscript must be submitted to the emperor for approval, and it can only be officially published after confirmation. Feel free to write it yourself.

Otherwise it is easy to make mistakes.

Laiji smiled.

"I think Erlang is a person who witnessed this matter. It is more objective, fair, accurate and true for you to write. Moreover, it is more convenient for Erlang to report directly to His Majesty."

Laiji is smart.

"I think it's more suitable for you, Erlang, to write. By the way, you can also write your Pipa Xing." Ma Zhou suggested.

Wu Huaiyu smiled helplessly, but he didn't refuse. Although the Beijing News has always been presided over by Lai Ji, it was he who started the matter, and he also kept writing letters to communicate with Lai Ji and them in Shuofang, and even guided them. Lai Ji was the editor-in-chief. , Wu Huaiyu is the editor-in-chief.

The influence of the Beijing News is gradually growing. Although it is still in its infancy, it is indeed not easy.

"Okay, I'll take some time to write the manuscript, and then you guys will help me polish the pen."

For Huaiyu, it is not difficult to write a manuscript, as long as she grasps a few key points, she plans to write a more vivid manuscript, which will be written as a novella and serialized.

I started to write about Pei Yunu's life experience. He was born in the family of a small official named Shi Xiaoli in Chang'an in the Sui Dynasty, and then he learned the pipa. How to get everyone to accept the pipa as their disciples because of their talent, and then interspersed to lead her father and brothers to go to Liaodong to make meritorious service, so they regained their freedom.

After the fall of the Sui Dynasty and the rise of the Tang Dynasty, her husband took refuge in the King of Lujiang, and she was favored by Li Yuan...

Wu Huaiyu intends to write a longer one. Pei Yunu’s [-]-odd years are actually a true microcosm of the society at the turn of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. And how did Li Tang quickly seize Guanzhong and establish Datang?

Even Li Yuan, Wang Junkuo, Wu Huaiyu, Li Shimin, Wang Gui, and Wei Zheng appeared on stage.

Compared with directly writing about the remonstrance of the prime minister in the court today, the emperor admits his mistakes, which can be more enriching.

After listening to his thoughts, Laiji was very happy to appreciate, "There are only kings and generals in the history books, and there are no ordinary people. I think it is better for Erlang to write like this.
I didn't expect Mrs. Pei to have such a background, "

"However, your poem "Pipa Xing" is really good, and you will have to write it thickly, so that the whole story will be more complete and full,"

It is necessary to highlight the sages and virtuous ministers, and of course also pay attention to the low-level folk kabuki. By the way, the birth process of a great poem must also be written.

"I suggest that this novel be called Pipa Xing. I can even imagine how popular this novel will be after it is serialized." Lai Ji became more and more excited as he spoke.

He even urged Huaiyu to start writing on the spot, "I'll grind the ink!"

Ma Zhou couldn't help but fetch paper to spread.

Huaiyu felt helpless as if she was being chased away.

"You two, don't worry. I have to think about it carefully. When the draft comes out, I need to revise it. When it is written, I will ask you two to help me correct it."

"You write first, and we will help you as a consultant now." Lai Ji couldn't wait.

Wu Huaiyu had no choice but to pick up a pen and start writing.

It’s really not difficult to write such a novel story. Let’s start with Pei Yunu and grasp some key points. At the beginning of the article, I will first write about Pei Yunu’s pipa skills on the golden palace today, which shocked the emperor, prime ministers, and ministers. First highlight how beautiful Pei Yunu is, how good he is at the pipa, and how ill-fated he was. He was robbed, the county king coveted his beauty, killed his husband and forced him to take him as a concubine, and even the emperor asked his officials to enter the palace.
Start with this, and then quickly switch to the narrative, telling the whole story from her birth.

This kind of opening is not dull, but also has a sense of expectation.

Huaiyu wrote very quickly, and the cursive pen was like a snake. He wrote a line, and Laiji read a line beside him. Ma Zhou even took a pen and paper to transcribe.

After writing in one breath for a long time, Huaiyu put down his bald pen after finishing the first ten thousand characters. He was exhausted, but also felt hearty.

Lai Ji and Ma Zhou read and copied one by one, and they were also amazed at the beginning of this chapter.

And Pei Yunu, who has been playing the soothing pipa accompaniment by the side, was deeply shocked after hearing the beginning of the story. What he writes has a very different feeling.

"This opening article can be divided into three or five articles and serialized in the Beijing News. It is absolutely no worse than the articles on The Biography of the Bearded Guest, The Biography of Cui Yingying, and Liaozhai." Lai Ji said bluntly excitedly.

Ma Zhou even held the opening chapter he had copied in his hand, "I will present this to His Majesty tomorrow, please review and approve it."

"Erlang, when will you write the next part?" Lai Ji couldn't wait.

Huaiyu shook his head, "Turn back, I'll write later, I can't do it today."

He plans to write about [-] words for this story, and he will think about it later. After writing it, it will indeed attract the Beijing News.

Before I knew it, it was dark.

Ma and Zhou were also holding Huaiyu's opening chapter to study and help to polish it. Both of them have excellent talents and writing skills. Although Lai Ji is young, he was born as a Jinshi in the imperial examination, and he is also a school secretary. That book is dedicated to writing. Dealing with.

"Ah Lang, it's getting dark, why don't you just rest here for the night."

Pei Yunu looked at Wu Huaiyu now with tenderness and even admiration. She had also heard about Wu Huaiyu's talent and fame before, and knew his heroic frontier poems. , and his calligraphy has created two fonts, one is thin and fast, with thin and vigorous handwriting, graceful and graceful, like bending iron to break gold,

Even Chu Suiliang, a master of calligraphy today, was amazed when he saw it. Chu's calligraphy was a bit thin, but Wu Huaiyu's was bolder and more graceful.

However, Wu Huaiyu also has a regular script of martial arts. Its regular script has a square and dense structure, with light and heavy strokes horizontally and vertically. The characters are majestic and strong.

Of course, the noble ladies and daughters of Chang'an also like to talk about the love and scandal stories of Wu Huaiyu, Fan Xuanfu and Li Sanniang.

But today, the pipa song in the Huaiyu Palace made her find resonance. After leaving the palace, she went shopping with her, was gentle and considerate, and now she was able to write her story so well, which made her feel very strange. I feel that she has suddenly become the person who understands her best in the world.

And this person happened to be her current husband.

Ma Zhou and Laiji were discussing vigorously there, regardless of the darkness, and bluntly said that they would light up a lamp here tonight to polish the opening chapter, and they must present it to the emperor tomorrow.

If they didn't leave, Huaiyu had no choice but to stay.

Pei Yunu asked Huaiyu to rest several times, and in the end Huaiyu did not disappoint the beauty anymore.

The beauty took the initiative to invite her enthusiastically, but Huaiyu's kindness was hard to refuse.

Fortunately, the young man in his twenties is full of energy. He was invited by Fan Xuanfu to fight Sanhe last night. Tonight, he faced Pei Yunu with great enthusiasm. Huaiyu finally completely conquered her in two rounds.

Tianming,

Huaiyu's dark circles became heavier.

Lai Ji and Ma Zhou almost stayed up all night. They revised and polished repeatedly, just to make Huaiyu's [-]-character opening chapter better.

"Erlang has a look," Laiji handed Huaiyu the neatly written long regular script through his panda eyes.

"You didn't sleep all night?"

"I took a nap in the middle, let's take a look."

Huaiyu admired the two of them, and took it to read it quickly. The writing skills of the two were really good. After repeated discussions, revisions and polishes, they really improved a lot.

"The revision is very good, much better than what I wrote, so be it."

Huaiyu felt that there was no need to change a single word.

Ma Zhou thought for a while, "I think it's more appropriate for you, Erlang, to present it to His Majesty in person,"

(End of this chapter)