During the Qingping period, there was a rich local man named Zhang in Hexi County, who was nicknamed "Zhang Qianmu". Because his family had a lot of land and was connected by fields, it was called this joke. However, the rich man Zhang is a good man and often helps neighbors and tenant farmers, so everyone respects him very much.
For the rich man Zhang, what he cherishes most is not the fields he passed down from his ancestors, but his son Zhang Xiyuan. The old Zhang family's ancestors were all farmers and had never read any books. In his generation, his wealth was accumulating more and more, so he wanted to learn from those noble families and support scholars.
It’s a pity that he is not that material, so rich man Zhang puts his hope on his son. Zhang Xiyuan also worked hard, studied hard for ten years and passed the scholar. Although scholars are not a noble fame, rich man Zhang happily invited neighbors and villagers to have dinner to celebrate the birth of the Zhang family.
However, there is still one thing that makes Mr. Zhang feel at ease. Zhang Xiyuan has been studying since childhood, has an introverted personality, rarely comes into contact with outsiders, and looks soft and weak. The rich man Zhang was afraid that he would get sick at home, so he wanted him to go out for a walk and make some friends. But every time he said that, Zhang Xiyuan would shake his head: "If you don't go, I still have to take the exam for fame and fortune!"
After a long time, a saying circulated among the maids and servants at home: The young master is stupid in his study. The rich man Zhang was so angry that he had a good family tradition and couldn't eat for several consecutive days.
In early May, a scholar named Xu Lang came to visit him. Xu Lang is also from Hexi County and his family is rich. The rich man Zhang welcomed the guests warmly and placed a banquet to entertain him. During the meal, Xu Lang came slowly, while Zhang Xiyuan buried her head in the meal and occasionally responded to a few words. The rich man Zhang was a little embarrassed and said, "Nephew, Xiyuan is a child who is not talking, don't be surprised."
Xu Lang said, "Nephew understands, does Brother Xiyuan spend all day studying hard?" Zhang Xiyuan replied, "Yes." Xu Lang said, "No wonder Xiyuan passed the scholar at a young age." When the rich man Zhang heard people praise his son, he laughed.
Xu Lang said again, "But you are stuck at home all day, which is not good for your health." This sentence was said to the heart of the rich man Zhang. Seeing Xu Lang's generous words and behavior, he was very envious and said, "I told him the same way. A virtuous nephew is a dragon among people, so why should I take Xiyuan more?" Xu Lang answered with pleasure: "No problem!"
Zhang Xiyuan said, "No, I still want to study." Xu Lang said, "Life is full of knowledge. It is not okay to study hard. Friends speak freely and give guidance to each other. It is much better than studying alone." Zhang Xiyuan thought for a while and said, "Okay." Seeing this, Zhang raised his glass and said, "Nephew, I respect you!"
Xu Lang and Zhang Xiyuan agreed to take him to meet some friends who are the same in a few days. A few days later, Xu Lang took Zhang Xiyuan to Qingfeng Poetry Club. Zhang Xiyuan was a little restrained at first, but here were all young talents, and everyone was a peer. After a few conversations, they became familiar with each other quickly.
After this day, Zhang Xiyuan often went out with Xu Lang, and his temperament became more and more cheerful. Zhang's rich man smiled so hard that he couldn't close his mouth.
That day, after coming out of the Zhang family, Xu Lang asked Zhang Xiyuan: "Brother Xiyuan, you are not married yet, are you?" Zhang Xiyuan didn't know why Xu Lang had this question, and replied: "Never." Xu Lang then asked: "Then have you ever contacted a woman?" Zhang Xiyuan's face turned red and she said awkwardly: "Never." Xu Lang smiled mysteriously.
Not long after, Xu Lang took Zhang Xiyuan downstairs. Seeing that it was not Qingfeng Poetry Club, Zhang Xiyuan asked, "Where is this?" Xu Lang replied, "Britain." Zhang Xiyuan turned around and left, but was grabbed by Xu Lang. Zhang Xiyuan said angrily, "Brother Xu, I treat you as a friend, why did you bring me to such a place?"
Xu Lang said, "Brother Xiyuan misunderstood. The brothel is not what you think. Many friends from the poetry club are there." As he said that, he pulled Zhang Xiyuan into the Red Moon Tower. After sitting down, Zhang Xiyuan discovered that there were indeed many familiar faces from the poetry club. Everyone greeted each other, without any abnormality, but Zhang Xiyuan felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Seeing this, Xu Lang called his mother: "Appoint a clean lord for this friend."Mom understood it and soon led a simple and beautiful girl over. Zhang Xiyuan looked up and saw that the woman's makeup was elegant and plump, with a little sadness between her eyebrows and eyes, but there was no vulgarity. She was immediately attracted.
Xu Lang smiled slightly: "Brother Xiyuan is a little tired, so arrange a room for him to rest. "Mom smiled and took Zhang Xiyuan to the room upstairs. The girl followed in and closed the door.
Zhang Xiyuan was a little panicked: "Girl, then I'll go and change another one. "The girl said, "Do you think I'm dirty?" "Zhang Xiyuan hurriedly waved his hand and explained, "No, I..." However, he couldn't speak for a long time. Seeing this, the girl smiled, like a snow lotus blooming, and Zhang Xiyuan was even more at a loss.
The girl said, "I know what the young master thinks, but the brothels are not all what you think. There are also poor people like me who are homeless. "Zhang Xiyuan was a little confused, and the girl said, "Would you like to listen to my story?" "After saying that, the girl told her life story.
The girl's name is Wang Qinghe, who is 6 people from Tianshui County. After his father's death, his family fell into trouble and was bullied by people in the clan. After several displaced, he came to Hexi County and entered Hongyue Tower to perform his skills to make a living. Zhang Xiyuan was moved and told his story. Wang Qinghe played a sad music for Zhang Xiyuan, and the tune was low, which made Zhang Xiyuan cry.
After that day, Zhang Xiyuan often went to Hongyue Tower and gradually developed feelings for her while getting along with Wang Qinghe. He said: "I want to marry you home. "Wang Qinghe was stunned: "Will your father agree? "Zhang Xiyuan said, "I will convince him. "However, after Zhang Xiyuan told her father, the rich man Zhang was furious: "You can't marry her! ”
Zhang Xiyuan wanted to argue, but heard the rich man Zhang say, “If you dare to marry her, I will break your leg! "Zhang Xiyuan was afraid and did not dare to say another word. However, he would still go to Hongyue Tower to meet Wang Qinghe. This time, Zhang Xiyuan hugged Wang Qinghe and said, "If I die, I can marry you." "
Wang Qinghe hurriedly blocked Zhang Xiyuan's mouth with her hands and said softly: "Don't talk nonsense, how can you say such unfilial words for me? "Zhang Xiyuan said helplessly: "I just complain, how could I really curse my father? "However, this scene happened to be seen by the servant who came to deliver tea.
After the servant who sent tea went out, he immediately ran to the Zhang family to complain.
After hearing this, the rich man rewarded the servant with some money and said, "You are doing a good job. "The servant said after receiving the reward, "Do you need a villain to continue staring at the young master?" "The rich man Zhang replied: "No need, you go back." "The servant thanked him and left.
After Zhang Xiyuan returned home, he saw his father sitting in the main hall. As soon as he entered the door, the rich man Zhang asked, "Where have you gone? "Zhang Xiyuan replied: "I went to Qingfeng Poetry Club with Brother Xu. "The rich man Zhang continued, "Is there a girl in the poetry club?" "Zhang Xiyuan said, "It's all a group of classmates. "
Zhang Qiang stood up: "I heard you want to curse me to die? "Zhang Xiyuan was shocked when she heard this: "How could it be? Who is gossiping? "The rich man Zhang said, "You should marry Qinghe back. "Zhang Xiyuan was confused by her father's words, and the rich man Zhang continued, "She is a good girl, don't let her down." "
Not long after, Zhang Xiyuan married Wang Qinghe. That day, Xu Lang and other friends came. In a place he had not found, a servant-like man was joining others and congratulating him loudly. After the marriage, Wang Qinghe accompanied Zhang Xiyuan to study. A few years later, Zhang Xiyuan was a juren. The Zhang family really produced a study seed. Zhang rich man feasted the neighbors and smiled from ear to ear.
However, Zhang Xiyuan sometimes wondered how his father learned about his complaints in the Red Moon Tower, how did he know Qinghe was a good girl, and his attitude changed by one hundred and eighty degrees, so that he could marry Qinghe?
Dear smart readers, do you know why?
