Confucianism in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 2 First Meeting Lord Xinling

"Young master, my concubine is late."

With the ringing sound, a stunning woman approached step by step.A lavender dress perfectly outlined her exquisite curves, and a pair of moist eyes shone with tenderness like water.

"It's okay, I've always had enough patience with beauties."

The man smiled lightly, his hand involuntarily wrapped around the waist of the Miaoman woman, and the beauty immediately leaned into the man's arms.

The man lowered his head and looked at the beautiful woman in his arms. Every frown and smile was full of endless charm, even more enchanting than Daji, and even more charming than Zhao Ji.

"I haven't seen you for a long time during this time in Zhao country, and I can't help but think of the time when I was with you in Yahu Xiaozhu."

The man said softly, with a hint of pampering in his tone.

"Yan Ran, you have to teach me how to deal with Brother Wang's invitation."

"With Young Master's intelligence, Yan Ran may not be able to match Young Master by three points."

Ji Yanran smiled coquettishly, her voice was gentle and pleasant, she turned her head slightly to look at the man beside her.

"If there are two people supporting Wei's court, then nothing will happen."

Hearing this, the man's expression didn't change much, but there was already a bit of satisfaction between his brows: "Who are these two?"

"Da Sikong Wei Yong, Lord Longyang." Yan Ran replied softly.

"I heard that Da Sikong Wei Yong has always cared about the country. If he is really devoted to the great Wei, he will definitely support the young master when the great Wei is in danger."

Ji Yanran continued, "As for Lord Longyang, his swordsmanship is the number one in the Wei Kingdom. As a swordsman, he naturally loves swords. If you can find a sword to give him, how can he not blow it to the king for you? Blow that pillow wind."

"It's not difficult, but I still need to stay in Dongjun for a while." The man said lightly, "Would you like to accompany Yanran?"

"Young Master's invitation, how dare Yanran refuse to obey." Ji Yanran raised her eyes slightly, winking like silk, and said in a charming voice.

The man chuckled, then hugged the beauty in his arms tightly, and gently stroked the hair of the beauty in front of him. The silky touch made the man feel intoxicated.

"My lord, someone is asking to see you, holding a token of your lord's token, claiming that you were invited by your lord, and asking to see your lord."

Outside, a guard's voice sounded, interrupting the two of them. The man frowned, then let go of his right arm around the beauty's waist, stood up, and went to meet the wind.

"Let them in."

"promise."

The guards retreated, and after a while, a middle-aged man in fine clothes walked in.He has a fair complexion, a handsome and unrestrained face, and there is an elegance in every gesture, showing good self-cultivation.

There was another person after him. He had piercing eyes, a beard, rough skin, and a braid behind his head.The clothes are plain and coarse.

Lord Xinling led Ji Yanran to greet him immediately.

"I have met Mr. Xinling, Master Ji." Mr. Anling bowed his hands and bowed.

He and Lord Xinling have known each other for a long time.

Ji Yanran is a well-known talented woman in Wei State, a peerless beauty with both talent and appearance, both civil and military skills, and the nobles of Wei State do not know her.

"A certain Tian Guang, but a ranger, a vulgar person, when he first met Lord Xinling, I hope Lord Xinling will not blame him for his lack of manners." The heroic man clasped his fists and said.

It's just that the nine star grasses on his shoulders that represent the hero of the peasant family clearly showed his identity.

Lord Xinling thought in his heart that this person must be the new leader of the farm family.

"It's okay, it's really an honor for both of you to come here to talk about it, what's your fault?" Mr. Xinling waved his hand lightly, spoke quite gracefully, looked at the man with a bit of appreciation in his eyes, "You two, Please come in, I will prepare wine and food, and everyone will have a good drink."

"Haha, if that's the case, then you're welcome."

The man laughed loudly, but he said in his heart, it is rumored that Lord Xinling Wei Wuji treats all virtuous and virtuous corporals equally, seeing him today, his words are true.

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Lu Nian has been practicing swordsmanship with Cao Qiudao for ten months. During this time, his progress has been extremely fast. Cao Qiudao also values ​​him very much in this regard. The more he looks at Lu Nian, the more he is satisfied with Cao Qiudao.

"Nian'er, I'm going to meet someone. You can practice on your own in the afternoon class. When I come back, I will teach you some moves." Cao Qiudao stood up with his sword back, and said softly.

"Yes, sir." Lu Nian respectfully agreed.

Cao Qiudao turned around and said, "Or maybe, you want to go with me."

Lu Nian was quite moved when he heard this, "Does this not hinder sir?"

"It's okay." Cao Qiudao chuckled, knowing in his heart that his disciple wanted to go with him.

Passing through the gate of the hall, you will suddenly see a bright view. There are carved beams and painted buildings, precious flowers and plants everywhere, and a Qushui stream meanders through the corridor, and flows from the depths of the flowers and trees into a small pool surrounded by strange stones.

The flowers and trees are scattered, the winding path leads to seclusion, all the way around the trees and flowers, and passed a rose frame, and finally arrived at the sandalwood plum, and immediately there was a burst of tangy fragrance.

Suddenly I heard the sound of the piano curling up, melodious and melodious, just like an oriole singing green.

Another person sang a harp and sang to it, bright and clear, like a mountain stream flowing past.

Clusters of deep yellow petals and purple flowers bloom on the branches, and there is a man and a woman in the pavilion.

The man was dressed in white clothes, and his long hair was tied up with a jade hairpin. He looked like a handsome young man.The woman was dressed in a blue shirt, with a good appearance, a pair of beautiful eyes, red lips and white teeth, and shy eyebrows.

Lu Nian couldn't help saying: "The words of the book are chanted with the zither and the zither. I have guests who play the zither and the qin. This song is "Magpie's Nest"."

Another burst of zither sounded, and the combination of the zither and the zither was like spring rain falling, which lasted for a long time.

"Little Mister is very knowledgeable." Ji Yanran said softly, her voice mellow and pleasant.

"Miss praise, the boy only knows a little bit, it's not worth mentioning." Lu Nian said modestly.

The man looked at Lu Nian and said: "Since ancient times, heroes have been born in youth, and you are just a young talent."

Turning his eyes to Cao Qiudao again, "I don't know what is the relationship between this little gentleman and Cao Zi?"

Cao Qiudao said: "He is my nephew, named Cao Nian."

"So that's the case. This piece of music is played for the guests, and I invite you two to sit down." The man said.

The three sat down, Ji Yanran poured wine for the two of them, and smiled at Lu Nian: "I didn't know that Mr. Xiao would come, you are too young to drink, I will order the maid to prepare some syrup for you, please wait a moment. "

"It's okay, I was the one who begged my uncle to come, but there is a lady in need." Lu Nian replied.

When Ji Yanran heard this, her attitude towards this child became even more intimate.

"Mr. Xinling and Master Ji are very elegant. Cao is just a swordsman, so he doesn't understand these things. If he has no thoughts, he doesn't know all the truths in it." Cao Qiudao held his wine glass, sipped his wine lightly, and sighed road.

Lu Nian was waiting by the side, and heard that the handsome man in front of him was Lord Xinling, one of the four sons of the Warring States Period, who was famous in later generations, a legendary figure of a generation.

I couldn't help being shocked in my heart, I didn't expect to see such a person, and I felt admiration in my heart.

Ji Yanran noticed the change in his expression, and couldn't help asking: "What's on your mind, Mr. Xiao?"

"I never thought that the young master is the Lord Xinling who is famous in the six kingdoms. To see him today, I am really flattered." Lu Niandao.

"It's just a false name, it's worth it to get a compliment from Mr. Xiao." The handsome man smiled lightly.

"The four emperors of the Warring States Period were all called good men, but the goodness of Xinling came from the center, because of its benevolence and intelligence.

Wisdom is able to know how to employ others, and kindness is to treat the virtuous. There is a genuine meaning of insatiable admiration, which is not comparable to those who are reluctant to pretend. This is why this sage is happy to be used.

Yu Sanjun, Mengchang is a selfish man, Pingyuan is a hero, Huang Xie is insignificant, all of them are good scholars who think of themselves, and Xinling is a good person who thinks of the country. "

"The little gentleman can talk, but you are better than a confidant when you first met the young master. With your talent, adding a small word in front of the gentleman is insulting to the gentleman. Yanran apologizes to you." Ji Yanran said, eyes There was a hint of apology in his eyes.

Picking up the wine, Jue said to Lu Nian, and drank it down in one gulp.

"Although the young master and I met for the first time, we became friends at first sight. How about we call each other friends in the future?" Lord Xinling Wei Wuji said, his words were quite sincere.

Lu Nianxin said hastily, "It is my honor to be favored by Lord Xinling."

Cao Qiudao was just a temporary idea, never thought that he and Lord Xinling hit it off at first sight.

While the three of them were talking and laughing, the host and guest had a good time, and the wine was intoxicating.

"Recently, I heard that Cao Zi wants to compete with Zhaojianzhai at Sunset Peak." Lord Xinling asked.

"Exactly." Cao Qiu said concisely.

"It's rare to see the two great masters of the present age compete in skill, and Yan Ran and I will go to watch the battle." Lord Xinling said.

"It's good that you two can come." Cao Qiudao said.

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After the two left, Lord Xinling said to Ji Yanran, "What do you think of this person?"

Ji Yanran thought for a moment, then slowly said: "He has a tough mind and a calm personality, but he is extremely proud. He regards the heroes of the world as nothing, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for you to use him."

"There is no need to force this matter, but I appreciate that naive boy." Lord Xinling said.

"Since the young master is so optimistic about the child, Yan Ran is willing to help the young master. If the child can enter the young master's family, it will be a wonderful thing, and it will also serve our country Wei in the future." Ji Yanran said.

"Although Cao Qiudao said that he is his nephew, I think it is false, just like a son, I also like him very much." Ji Yanran said.

"My lord, do you want me to find out his origin?" Ji Yanran asked.

"No need, he doesn't want to say it out loud, so there are difficulties. I said I would be friends with him, so I treated him as my friend. How can I not believe it if I am a friend?" Lord Xinling said.

"Yanran understands."

This behind-the-scenes conversation was unknown to Lu Nian.

(End of this chapter)