This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 174 Lin Daiyu writes poems, Luo Zijun collects money

It's like spring in the lake, with no trace of autumn.

I saw the lake rippling with blue waves, shrouded in fairy mist, filled with warmth, and with green lotus flowers and red flowers, it was a breathtaking beauty.

Among the lotus flowers, there are many beautiful women dressed in red and green.

On the small boat, several beautiful young girls were stretching out their snow-white wrists, talking and smiling sweetly, picking lotus pods with innocent looks on their faces.

A girl of this age can't hold it in for too long.

The months of national mourning and the daily silence and sternness had already made them feel suffocated.

Today, in this deserted lotus bush, I was finally released.

Forget about all other worries at this moment.

"Daiyu, in this situation, why don't you compose a poem? You are usually the most melancholy and sad, and you compose poems and lyrics."

"Sister Tanchun first."

"How can that be? We are the guests, we should let Qingtong go first."

Bai Qingtong smiled and said, "With Sister Lin here, I dare not make a fool of myself. If she wasn't here, I could just sing a random song to fool people."

Several people laughed.

Lin Daiyu was teased and immediately fought back: "Sister Qingtong's family has a top talent in Lin'an. He is learning from him secretly every day. He must be much better than us."

When they heard this, they started laughing again.

Bai Qingtong said, "From what Sister Lin said, it seems that she cares a lot about Mr. Luo in my house. We were just thinking about the beautiful scenery and poetry, but she started talking about Mr. Luo. If I remember correctly, Sister Lin said that men are all smelly before, why do they suddenly smell good now?"

Lin Daiyu blushed and said, "I don't know whether Mr. Luo smells good or not. Sister Qingtong lives with him every day, so she must know. Please tell us."

Bai Qingtong smiled and stopped talking.

Shi Xiangyun said in a crisp voice: "Sister Qingtong has offended the wrong person. Don't look at her delicate and weak appearance, but no one can stop her with her little mouth."

Lin Daiyu said, "Xiangyun, don't call me Pinpin!"

Shi Xiangyun said, "Okay, Pinpin."

They laughed for a while, then started to make a fuss and asked Lin Daiyu to write a poem.

Lin Daiyu's face was full of smiles, and she did not refuse. After a moment's hesitation, she recited it softly.

"Floating lightly in the deep green waves, the lotus shadows reflect people as before. The fragrance and warmth surround the sunny boat, and I am drunk looking at the countless green screens. I want to stay, I want to stay, a leaf shakes the flower path."

When several people heard it, they all applauded.

Bai Qingtong smiled again and said, "Sister Lin is so amazing, why not sing another song? One more song, and I will take you to see that fragrant Mr. Luo."

"Gluck cluck cluck..."

Shi Xiangyun was the first to laugh, and everyone else followed suit.

Lin Daiyu blushed and said, "It's not me who wants to see him. It's Sister Qingtong's turn to do it."

Bai Qingtong said: "After listening to Sister Lin's song, how dare I make a fool of myself. Sister Lin, please write another one. After you finish this one, we will leave immediately."

Shi Xiangyun clapped her hands and said, "Pinpin, please sing another song of Ru Meng Ling. I really like this tune."

Lin Daiyu said, "I won't do it. I want you to do it."

Jia Tanchun, who was standing next to her, smiled and said, "My dear sister, please compose another one. We don't like the ones composed by others, but we like yours the most."

Shi Xiangyun smiled and said, "Yes, she looks the best when she is reciting poems."

Jia Yingchun, who had been silent all this time, also spoke softly: "Dayu, please write another one. I would also like to listen to it."

The others also joined in the booing.

Lin Daiyu blushed, glanced at Jia Yingchun, and said, "Okay, then I will write one more, the last one."

Everyone fell silent.

After a moment's hesitation, she recited it in a tender voice.

"The green lotus ripples gently in the misty water, and the green pearls become waves after being washed by dew. Swaying through the flowers, the laughter echoes in the wind. Don't forget, don't forget, a pillow of fragrance will bring you into your dreams."

When everyone heard it, they all applauded and praised it highly.

"Pinpin is really amazing!"

Shi Xiangyun's face was full of admiration, and she hugged her and kissed her.

Jia Yingchun watched silently from the side, her face full of envy.

Bai Qingtong smiled slightly and said, "Let's go to the attic and take our Lin'an's most talented woman to meet our Lin'an's most talented man!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

Lin Daiyu blushed immediately but said nothing.

If she opened her mouth to refute, it would mean she was admitting that she was the most talented woman in Lin'an.

Bai Qingtong was afraid that the joke would go too far, so she laughed and said, "Daiyu, I heard that Baoyu wants to become sworn brothers with Mr. Luo?"

When talking about this, everyone found it funny.

Lin Daiyu couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh for a while, then said, "Sister Qingtong, you don't know, since Master Luo left that day, Baoyu has been dejected every day. He said that he wanted to come to the Bai Mansion to visit Master Luo, but unfortunately his second uncle didn't let him out. During this period of time, he couldn't eat or sleep well. He read the books and poems written by Master Luo every day, and even called Master Luo's name in his dreams." When she said this, her mind was pure and innocent, and she didn't think what he was thinking.

Bai Qingtong frowned slightly after hearing this.

Jia Tanchun also knew that this statement could easily lead to misunderstanding, so she quickly said, "That guy is just like that. When he sees someone who is talented and likes him, he likes to pester them. Maybe he is tired of staying at home, surrounded by sisters, maids, and when he saw Mr. Luo, he wanted to talk to him and get close to him. He didn't have any other intentions."

Bai Qingtong smiled and said, "Master Zheng is indeed too strict."

Jia Tanchun sighed, "It's mainly because the old ancestor doted on him too much, and now it's a period of national mourning, so they're afraid he'll get into trouble if he makes trouble outside. My eldest sister also said that he should stay at home and study hard, and not go out and make friends with bad people."

Then he added: "Of course, Young Master Luo is not a bad friend. If we can make friends with a talented person like Young Master Luo, my elder sister and father will be very happy."

Bai Qingtong suddenly asked, "When will the noble concubine return home to visit her relatives?"

Jia Tanchun was silent for a moment, then said, "The Grand View Garden is estimated to be completed by the end of the year. If we want to go back, we will probably have to wait until the beginning of next spring."

Bai Qingtong asked, "Does it take so long to build the Grand View Garden?"

Jia Tanchun sighed and said, "It's very large, and inside... To be honest, I don't think it's necessary to build so many things, and my eldest sister doesn't like us to be too extravagant. But everyone in the mansion is busy preparing for this, so I can't say anything."

As they were talking, they soon arrived in front of the attic.

The maid quickly jumped ashore, stood on both sides, tied up the boat, and carefully helped the girls ashore.

Hua'er came out from the attic and said, "Miss, Master Luo is here and is waiting in the Pear Blossom Hall on the first floor."

Bai Qingtong nodded, led a few people into the attic, stopped at the door of the pear blossom hall and said: "Yingchun, Master Luo is waiting for you inside, just go in by yourselves, I still have to go upstairs to see my sister, so I won't accompany you."

She knew that the girls from the Jia Mansion came today because they must have important matters to discuss. If she were there, they probably wouldn't be able to speak.

"Qingtong, thank you."

Jia Tanchun thanked her and walked forward and knocked gently on the door.

The door opened quickly.

Zhiyuan glanced at the girls at the door and said respectfully, "Ladies, please come in."

Luo Zijun was writing something at the table and had just finished writing.

Jia Tanchun brought her sisters into the room and asked curiously, "What is Mr. Luo writing? Poems? Or books?"

Luo Zijun blew the ink off the paper, stood up and said, "IOU."

As he spoke, he picked up another piece of paper that had already been written on it from the table, handed it to her, and said, "Miss Tanchun, this is an IOU for fifteen thousand taels. Please sign your name."

Jia Tanchun was stunned for a moment when she heard this, then she immediately understood what was going on. Without any hesitation, she quickly took the IOU, walked to the table, picked up a pen, signed her name, and then returned the IOU to him, saying, "Don't worry, Mr. Luo. I will definitely find a way to pay you back the 15,000 taels of silver."

Luo Zijun put away the IOU and said, "You don't have to pay me back. I don't have that much money. I borrowed 14,000 taels from Miss Qingtong, and I still have 700 taels. I still need 300 taels. Can you guys make up the difference?"

Several people were stunned for a moment.

Jia Tanchun quickly called all the maids outside the door in and started to collect money.

As a result, all the money added up together and they only collected fifty taels of silver.

Jia Tanchun said with embarrassment, "I didn't bring it with me today. I'll personally bring it to you in the evening."

Jia Yingchun lowered her head, her face full of shame.

Lin Daiyu also blushed and asked the maid behind her in a low voice how much silver was left at home.

Luo Zijun took the fifty taels of silver and said, "Then send it over tonight. I will go find Master Jia tomorrow."

Jia Tanchun said quickly, "Don't worry, Master Luo. When we get back, we will collect the money. If we can collect more, we will send it to Master Luo."

Luo Zijun nodded, put away the silver, and asked, "Did you come to see me today because of Miss Yingchun's matter?"

Jia Tanchun said, "We are afraid that the night will be too long and dreams will arise. Since Master Luo said that he will do it tomorrow, it will be the best. We will also feel relieved if we give him the money. However, we have other things to do today, and I hope Master Luo can help."

"Oh?"

Luo Zijun asked, "Miss Tanchun, please speak."

Jia Tanchun seemed a little embarrassed. She turned to look at Sister Lin and said, "Daiyu, go ahead."

Lin Daiyu blushed and lowered her head and said, "You say."

Shi Xiangyun couldn't help laughing and said, "What's there to be embarrassed about? If you are embarrassed to say it, then let me tell you. Mr. Luo, you are so amazing that you can even tell the good or bad marriage for Sister Yingchun. Can you help us do the same?"

Lin Daiyu also raised her head. She didn't cry, but her eyes were filled with tears. She was so touching and pitiful.

Luo Zijun glanced at the three people and said, "It is fate and coincidence that I can predict Miss Yingchun. Not everyone can predict it. If this is true, then wouldn't I be a god?"

When they heard this, they were a little disappointed.

Jia Tanchun sighed and said, "That's true. We also know that this kind of thing depends on fate and luck, Mr. Luo..."

"Miss Tanchun."

Luo Zijun suddenly picked up another IOU on the table, handed it to her, and said, "Although I cannot clearly calculate your fate for the time being, but... if I calculate carefully, I can figure out a little. I have already written a poem for each of you ladies in advance, which can be regarded as some advice. So... I will charge you three thousand taels of silver per person."

Jia Tanchun: "..."

other people:"……"

(End of this chapter)