Tiantang

Chapter 16

Chapter 018
The reason why Cui Ying wanted to leave halfway was mainly because she was upset.

From the beginning to the end, she regarded Zhang Xuan as a shameless prodigal dandy, and regarded their marriage contract as a humiliation, pestering her parents and elders all day long, trying to break up the marriage contract.But all of a sudden, Zhang Xuan openly appeared in front of her with the face of a peerless talent, which made her feel so embarrassed and confused her mind.

Which girl does not have a spring, and which girl does not wish to marry a wishful man with both talent and appearance.When a prodigal son who was dismissive in the past gradually overlaps and matches the idol standard of Prince Charming in his mind, how can the young girl Cui Ying's heart surge without a huge wave?
So I subconsciously avoided it temporarily, which can be regarded as giving myself a psychological step down.

But Xiao Fu's fuss about the fainting scene made Cui Ying change her mind.

She decided to turn around, wait for the change, and continue to observe Zhang Xuan's performance.

Xiao Fu left the stage halfway, but the unexpected episode obviously did not disturb the interest of Mrs. Guo Guo and everyone present, but actually pushed Zhang Xuan's reputation to a climax.

When Cui Ying returned to the sidelines, it happened that Wang Wei finished commenting on Zhang Xuan's two poems chanting lotus again, which aroused the cheers of the scholars again.

Wang Wei seldom praised the poetic talents of young people in such a high-profile way. Today, uncharacteristically, he praised Zhang Xuan again and again, which naturally has an unparalleled impetus to rebuild Zhang Xuan's reputation.

It is almost foreseeable that after today's poetry meeting, Zhang Xuan's three poems chanting willows and two poems chanting lotus will spread among scholars, and even be used as a place of entertainment by ditties composed by singers in Huajie and Liuxiang. The libretto was widely recited and sung.

A young talent who surpasses the three heroes of Chang'an will rise like a comet and shine in the sky of Chang'an with dazzling light.

Mrs. Guo Guo raised her hand, and said in a tired voice, "Brother Xuan is so talented, but he hides his secrets... It really impresses my family. Come and see—"

Before Mrs. Guo Guo's voice fell, Zhang Xuan had stood up happily to salute, and shouted loudly, "Madam, Zhang Xuan has little talent and learning, so I dare not accept the reward."

If it was interrupted, Mrs. Guo Guo would have been furious if it was someone else.

But when she looked at Zhang Xuan standing in front of her, she was not angry, but waved her hands with a smile and said, "Today's poetry meeting, brother Xuan is the leader, you should be rewarded! If brother Xuan is also called I'm afraid that no one in Chang'an dares to be called a genius because of his lack of talent and learning, wouldn't it be in vain to embarrass the little brother of the Xiao family just now?"

The crowd burst into laughter.

"Come here, take the phoenix-pattern jade Ruyi that the Holy Majesty bestowed on the servant's family, and give it to Brother Xuan."

As soon as Mrs. Guo Guo said these words, all the maids behind her and Yang Qi and other royal family and dignitaries of the Yang family were all taken aback.

This phoenix-patterned jade Ruyi is one of the most precious gifts given to Mrs. Guo by Emperor Xuanzong today. It is said that it has the miraculous effect of exorcising evil spirits and keeping healthy in summer and warm in winter. To give this jade ruyi to Zhang Xuan...

Hearing the words, Zhang Xuan took a long breath, his eyes flickered for a moment, hesitated a little, and then bowed down again, "Madam, Zhang Xuan would never dare to accept what the Holy Majesty bestows."

"Okay... Although it is a gift from the Holy Majesty, it is the property of the slave family when it is in the hands of the slave family. This is a little thought of the slave family's love for talents. Brother Xuan, don't refuse any more." Mrs. Guo Guo said from the side The maid took the beautiful sapphire engraved with flying phoenix patterns from the jade plate, and waved to Zhang Xuan with a smile, "Brother Xuan, come, come to my house."

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Everyone praised each other one after another, completely forgetting that not long ago, Zhang Xuan was despised by others for wearing a hat of a dandy.Zhang Xuan smiled respectfully, acting very calm and calm.

Be well behaved, not surprised by favor or shame.This is the result of Qiu Wei's secret observation, and it is this result that makes Qiu Wei puzzled.

"Zhang Xuan, I'm also a family friend with your Zhang family, and I have a lot of contacts. You are so talented and talented, which surprised me..." Qiu Wei slowly raised his glass to Zhang Xuan, smiling slightly.

His words expressed the surprise and doubts in the hearts of many people present.After all, there is a stark contrast between Zhang Xuan's notoriety in the past and Zhang Xuan's peerless talent today, and the contrast is too strong.

Therefore, after hearing the words, not only Wang Wei and others turned their heads to look at Zhang Xuan, but Mrs. Guo Guo's charming eyes turned back, and the surrounding scholars and spectators also pricked up their ears.

Zhang Xuan also toasted in return, hesitating for a while before saying loudly, "Master Qiu is too famous, Zhang Xuan really dare not do it."

"I can't bear to look back on everything in the past, but Zhang Xuan feels sorry for everything today..." Zhang Xuan sighed softly, drank the wine in his glass suddenly, looked around and said with emotion, "My father died young, and although the Zhang family fell Still able to protect the family's wealth without worrying about food and clothing, it is not harmful for Zhang Xuan to live happily as a libertine; but now that the Zhang family is in crisis, the clan's overthrow may be imminent, if Zhang Xuan is still greedy for a moment of joy and doing that careless thing How will you see your father and the ancestors of the Zhang family under the Nine Springs?"

"You can't learn what you have in your belly, and the glory will eventually evaporate..." Zhang Xuan sighed, and drank it again, and his calm posture became a little more wild and sad.

Although Zhang Xuan's pretentious posture has elements of acting and cover-up, it is actually out of a certain amount of real feelings.

The so-called falsehood is true and false, Wang Wei and others were immediately infected by Zhang Xuan's mood, and thinking about the current situation of the Zhang family, they felt a little sad.

In just a few words, Zhang Xuan's "transmutation" was barely concealed, and the corner of his eye swept across the faces of everyone who "quite sympathized" until it fell on the charming and pitiful Guo Looking at Madam Guo's face, he knew the opportunity had come.

Therefore, without any hesitation, he immediately got up and gave a deep salute to Mrs. Guo Guo, and said sadly, "My brother has a grievance, so I ask my wife and all the adults to help me for the sake of my father's loyalty and support for the country and the country." two."

Mrs. Guo Guo was in a trance when she heard this, she couldn't help but froze for a moment, frowned, as if thinking of something, she gently placed the jade ruyi in her hand on the table in front of her, then sighed softly, "Brother Xuan, you really spoiled the interest of my family. No matter what, tell me, why do you feel wronged? Listen to me, my family."

Who is Mrs. Guo Guo, Zhang Xuan's behavior is obviously prepared, she knows how to guess.In fact, she knew a thing or two about Zhang Huan's matter. Since she said "I want to listen", it actually meant to agree.

Zhang Xuan slowly got up and stood tall, staring at Mrs. Guo Guo with clear eyes and resolute expression, and said loudly, "Zhang Huan, Zhang Xuan's eldest brother, from the official position to the crown prince Zuo Zanshan, has always upheld family education, prudent words and deeds, and integrity. , loyal to the Holy Majesty, to the Tang Dynasty, and to His Highness the Crown Prince, but was unexpectedly framed by a villain and imprisoned..."

(End of this chapter)