nashuaworldcup Chapter 131: Master of the Poetry Pavilion
Chapter 131: Master of the Poetry Pavilion
The Poetry Pavilion covers a large area.
After entering from the main gate, there is a one-story platform in the middle, which is somewhat similar to a dance pavilion, but also different.
Because it is not reserved for dancing singers, but for the calligraphy and painting of the monthly champion of the Poetry Pavilion.
With the platform as the center, there are low tables and small stools around it.
On both sides of the circular building are separate rooms, which are called private rooms.
The private rooms on the second and third floors basically have regular guests.
The private rooms on the fourth and fifth floors are reserved for powerful people.
The top floor of the Poetry Pavilion has no side rooms and is only separated by a guardrail.
There are ribbons tied on the guardrail.
There are twelve ribbons in total, with the names of the winners of each month written on them.
Change once a year.
Therefore, there is another advantage for the leader of the Poetry Pavilion, which is that he can be protected by the Poetry Pavilion.
Generally, people with good sense would not cause trouble for the leaders. After all, those who came out of the Poetry Pavilion were all outstanding masters, and almost all of them would enter the palace to obey the emperor's orders. There would be no benefit in offending them.
But some people just don't believe it and insist on trying it.
Therefore, there is the content of posting notices in the Poetry Pavilion.
It was the first time I entered the Poetry Pavilion when I made a wish. When I looked up and saw the name written on it, I was filled with shock.
She looked at them one by one and unexpectedly saw several familiar names.
Seeing this, Qi Shengzhu said with some pride: "My brother is also one of the champions, but he doesn't want to waste other people's opportunities, so he just came here to take a look."
As soon as Qi Shengzhu finished speaking, Xu Yuan saw Qi Shengxin's name.
And before Qi Shengxin, it was Shen Yichuan.
Xu Yuan thought of Qi Shengxin’s past life experience and couldn’t help but sigh.
She finally understood that Qi Shengxin should regard Shen Yichuan as his rival.
If not for this, Qi Shengxin would have been admitted to high school long ago.
Hearing Xu Yuan's sigh, Qi Shengzhu frowned slightly, and wanted to say something, but held back and asked, "Mr. Xu, what's the expression on your face?"
Xu Yuan came back to his senses and explained, "I just thought that Master Qi is so talented, why doesn't he take the national exam first?"
"When taking the national exam, you have to meet an equally matched opponent to feel satisfied. Compared to the false reputation of the national exam, I care more about my own feelings."
Qi Shengxin raised his head and his eyes fell on Shen Yichuan's private room.
Like Shen Yichuan, he is a frequent visitor to the Poetry Pavilion.
One is the legitimate son of the Grand Tutor's Mansion, and the other is the legitimate son of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
The Poetry Pavilion reserved the best seats for them.
Moreover, the two private rooms are opposite to each other, so guests can see each other.
It can't be said that he is not attentive.
Xu Yuan understood, "No wonder Master Qi never participated, because he didn't meet an opponent who was willing to fight him."
Who says only military generals can be ranked?
A talented person is also fine.
It’s a pity that Qi Shengxin can only lose compared to Shen Yichuan.
Hearing Xu Yuan's words, Qi Shengxin smiled and said, "Perhaps, you will also be my respectable opponent."
On the side, Qi Shengzhu didn't want to listen to the two people talking anymore, and urged: "Let's go up first."
Qi Shengxin walked in front and took the two people upstairs.
When entering the private room, Xu Yuan took a special look outside and saw a sign with the word "Qi" hanging on the door.
I think there should be a sign "Shen" hanging on the wall in Shen Yichuan's room opposite.
She lowered her eyes slightly and went in.
Tea had been prepared in the private room, and there were maids serving.
Qi Shengxin took his seat first. Qi Shengzhu asked the maid to add a seat for him and then sat next to Qi Shengxin.
Before the poetry gathering started, she took the initiative to ask, "Mr. Xu, do you know Miss Song?"
Hearing Qi Shengzhu mention Song Xiujing, Xu Yuan paused for a moment, and then said, "Ms. Qi probably doesn't know that Miss Song is also from Sishui County. I met her once."
Qi Sheng paused as he was pouring tea. "I heard about the fire at the Sishui County Academy, but did Miss Song ever study at the academy?"
Not many people know about the Song family's affairs.
Only officials above the fourth rank in the court knew about it.
Qi Shengxin knew about this because Qi Chengen had mentioned it in the mansion.
He said the Song family was so bold and lawless that they set fire to a school and killed more than a dozen teenagers.
At first he didn't understand why the Song family was like this, but when he heard Xu Yuan's words today, he immediately figured out the cause and effect.
If so, it makes sense.
Xuyuan did not answer.
Qi Shengxin's eyes darkened slightly, and his voice lowered, "He really has the military power in his hands, he deceives his superiors and subordinates, and he is lawless."
Song Tiancheng's arrogance has been going on for a long time.
If not for this, the Prime Minister's Office would not have kept a close eye on the Grand Marshal's Office, or even bypassed the Dali Temple and directly investigated Song Tiancheng.
Xuyuan didn't respond.
Qi Shengzhu said at the side: "Miss Song is also a pitiful woman. It's a pity that I shouldn't have given her the bracelet today. For no reason, she made Song Xiuyue hate her."
"Zhu'er, even if you do nothing, she still won't be better off. Don't you know what kind of person Song Xiuyue is?" Qi Shengxin said lightly.
There are countless illegitimate sons and daughters in the Taiwei Mansion.
There aren't many legitimate sons, but each of them is a tough one.
Especially, Song Xiu Yue.
Qi Shengzhu also fell silent.
Fortunately, the silence did not last long. Soon, someone standing on the platform below spoke.
"In January of the twenty-third year of Jiahe, the Poetry Pavilion Poetry Festival officially begins."
"Someone will deliver the questions to the private room one by one later. I am already looking forward to the excellent works of all the talented people."
After the old man finished speaking, it was the turn of other people, and they all talked about the rules of the Poetry Pavilion.
Qi Shengxin and Qi Shengzhu both sat upright, waiting patiently for the servants to bring them the questions.
Xu Yuan looked up and saw Shen Yichuan and Bei Yao sitting opposite each other.
The man was dressed in white, but he still did not take off his hat, leaving plenty of room for imagination.
Xu Yuan looked at the tea in front of him, and suddenly thought of something, and asked: "Master Qi, do you know who is the owner behind this poetry pavilion?"
Qi Shengxin was a little surprised when he heard Xu Yuan's words, "You don't know?"
"How would I know?" Xu Yuan was also stunned.
The three major forces in the imperial city.
Zhuifeng Hall, Shige, and Pinhua Tower.
She doesn't know the owners behind these three places.
If she knew, she wouldn't be making a wish.
Qi Shengxin was speechless for a long time. He raised his chin slightly and said in a calm voice: "Shen Yichuan."
"Why is it him?" Xu Yuan was suddenly stunned.
In her previous life, she had never heard any rumor that Shen Yichuan was the head of the Poetry Pavilion.
"The Poetry Pavilion was originally called the Painting Pavilion. It was a studio that housed ancient paintings. Later, someone bought the studio and used it to recruit talented people from poor families. Gradually, the Poetry Pavilion took shape. Later, the Poetry Pavilion was handed over to the Shen family."
After Qi Shengxin finished speaking, he looked at Xu Yuan and said, "Do you know why Shen Yichuan didn't take the national exam?"
Xuyuan shook his head, "I don't know."
"It is said that it was Grand Tutor Shen who did not allow Shen Yichuan to enter the government. Some people also said that it was Grand Tutor Shen who wanted to support the second branch of the family to enter the court. Therefore, when Shen Yichuan was fifteen years old, the Poetry Pavilion was handed over to Shen Yichuan. This is why Shen Yichuan has never participated in the national examination. Otherwise, with his talent, he would have passed the national examination long ago."
After Qi Shengxin finished speaking, he continued, "Shen Yichuan, being able to secure his position at the Poetry Pavilion at such a young age is definitely not as simple as you see it, so I advise you to stay as far away from him as possible."