Chapter 52 – A family should be neat and tidy.

The Shadow Plum Pavilion’s reception area was on the first floor, and the barricaded door facing the courtyard was open, with a thin silk curtain hanging down to shield it from the cold wind.

A dozen or so guests sat in the tavern, drinking, laughing, and enjoying the plums.

Roaring charcoal pots burned in all four corners of the tavern to dispel the winter chill.

A maidservant led Xu Qi’an in, and everyone turned their heads to look at the long-bodied young man in a moonlight-white scholar’s robe.

Xu Qi’an’s mind flashed through the rules of hitting the tea huddle as told by Sheriff Wang, and he tried to make his smile as civilized as possible as he bowed towards the crowd:

“My name is Changle County Xiu Cai Yang Ling, greetings from all of you.”

Among those present, there were both gentry in brocade garments; there were also scholars from the Imperial College; their status was neither high nor low.

Some averted their gaze with little concern, others measured and scrutinized, and some smiled back.

It seems that during the period of the Beijing inspection, the officials of the Dabong are peaceful and honest a lot ….. In the past, with Miss Fuxiang’s status, this place would have been packed ….. Xu Qi’an took his seat openly, his eyes always sticking to the flower girl who acted as the “seat tangle”.

She has a spring in her face, her eyes are full of color, her fragrance is five-colored, and her charm is natural.

This woman is very ness ah …. Xu Qi’an, who had read countless eyebrows, was also stunned.

From the features alone, this flower girl and aunt and Xu Ling Yue and Chu Caiwei are at the same level, Yeon manner is different, all have their own characteristics.

She is one of those stunning beauties that can definitely make men look stunning and sideways when they walk on the street.

But in terms of temperament, this flower girl had the beauty and elegance of a lady of the house; in terms of dress, she had the muslin dresses that the women of this age did not dare to wear.

Fragrant shoulders half exposed, neck slender, wrapped chest covered with a layer of fan tulle, gully hidden.

There’s a fire in the gutter – there’s a reason she’s a flower girl.

Floating incense girl act as the identity of the correctness, also known as the officer, the officer is responsible for presiding over the line of wine orders, is the atmosphere on the table to bear, this job is usually done by the famous prostitutes or flower girl to do, ordinary women can not do, because of the high requirements of the literary cultivation.

This time the child is taking turns to say the word, the word is the pair of pairs, Xu Qi’an left is a wear light blue robe, ring pendant jingdang middle-aged man.

It happened to be his turn, and this middle-aged man raised his glass for a long moment of contemplation and said, “One point, two points, three points for ice-cold wine.”

The flower girl raised a small flag in her hand and commented (bragged) on the top line for a while.

The smile on the middle-aged man’s face widened, quite flattered.

This is the reason why the Xitang to have a deep literary heritage of famous prostitutes to be, no level, unusual prostitutes even if you want to shoot the horse’s ass does not shoot not come out.

After the comment, the stunningly beautiful Flower Head Maiden, a pair of Ying Ying’s wonderful eyes fell on Xu Qi’an.

The crowd at the table looked along with them.

I’m not good at pairs …. It’s hard to make neat pairs alone …. Xu Qi’an didn’t move on the surface, but was secretly anxious in his heart.

He gazed at the plum tree in the courtyard, and with a flash of inspiration, he deliberately drank a cup of wine, made a sprightly and heroic appearance, and said aloud:

“A hundred heads of lilacs and a thousand heads of lilacs.”

“Wonderful!” The eyes of the people present lit up, and at that moment, a few more smiles appeared on Xu Qi’an’s face when he looked at them.

Sort of recognizes that he’s qualified to compete for the flower girl and treats him as a player of the same level.

The Floating Fragrance Flower Leader laughed, and as usual, gave Xu Qi’an’s next couplet a beating (bragging).

Overly professional smile on my face ….. Immediately stopped looking at me after the comment ….. Sitting posture is a bit stiff, only drinking when persuaded to drink …. Xu Qi’an didn’t move to observe the body language of this flower girl.

Combined with the knowledge of behavioral psychology, made a conclusion: this flower girl can’t look at our level ah.

Been patient with the company.

At this time, the maidservant led a person in, what a handsome young man, fair skin, cool eyes, thin and red lips, delicate features, boys and girls.

The people in the room looked sideways, even the Floating Fragrance Flower Leader showed her surprise, such a handsome young gentleman, even she had not seen much.

The scholarly dressed teenage boy entered the house, his eyes swept casually, froze in vain, and froze in place.

The corners of Xu Qi’an’s eyes fluttered, and she half-heartedly stifled a sentence, “What a coincidence.”

The handsome teenage boy’s mouth twitched and he too held back, “What a coincidence ….”

“The two of you know each other.” Beside Xu Qi’an, the middle-aged man in light blue robes was surprised.

More than recognizing, he is my little old brother …. Xu Qi’an suppressed the flipping shame and embarrassment and calmly smiled, “There have been a few encounters, I think Brother Xu still remembers Mister Yang, we met in Changle County.”

He purposely gave his last name to give Xu Xinxin a heads up to use a fake name.

This is the most basic sense of counter-surveillance.

Xu New Year lacked such awareness, but he was smart enough to immediately GET his cousin’s meaning, and cupped his fists towards the crowd, “I am Xu Pingan, a scholar from Changle County.”

After saying that, he took his seat under the direction of the maidservant.

Are you mixing my name with the name of my second uncle ….. Xu Qi’an borrowed a drink to hide the groove in his heart.

Line wine order continues, after a few moments, the maidservant and led two people came in, the left one handsome appearance, wearing azure thick robes, waist hanging jade pendant, an oil green jade hairpin bunched up hair, is a table of talent young man.

The right side of a person, stout and tall, national face, features durable, do rich family dress, body through a very different from the merchants and schoolchildren pugnacious breath.

This middle-aged man with an angsty figure stepped into the tea room and casually scanned it, suddenly freezing and then petrifying his body.

Xu Qi’an: “…..”

New Year Hsu: “…..”

The maidservant, realizing that the guests were not following, turned her head and softly said, “Master, this way please.”

“Ah…ohhhh…” said Xu Pingzhi as he stiffly entered the wine house.

Xu New Year and Xu Qi’an silently straightened their backs.

After Xu Ershu took his seat, the three tacitly agreed not to look at each other, maintaining a serious sitting posture, eyes watching the nose and nose watching the heart.

The two brats did not say that there is no time …. It’s just a matter of resignation, after all, I know a little bit about what’s really going on in his heart ….. Ning Banquet never goes to the Hooker Pen….

Didn’t Uncle Two say he was on duty tonight ….? In the past, every time my aunt and I had a conflict, he said that it was a blessing of eight lifetimes to have such a beautiful daughter-in-law, and that he was reluctant to berate her …. Bah, it’s still not out whoring.

Doesn t big brother never go to the hooker ….. I said why is my robe missing, bah, brazen. Didn’t father say that he deeply loved his mother never went into the land of fireworks ….

The trio’s inner drama is far more colorful than stiff expressions.

Xu Qi’an felt that the most embarrassing thing in life had been added to the list. That was when she went out whoring and met her second uncle and brother.

Holy shit eh, I’m socially dead too ….

On second thought, I’m not the only one who died anyway, so I feel better.

The wine order continues, Xu New Year’s response is quite moderate, after all, is a reader, Xu Qi’an depends on the state of affairs, sometimes do not come up, can only be punished for the wine. Xu Pingzhi, on the other hand, was not drinking from beginning to end, and was disliked by the crowd.

The second uncle heart is really not forced to count, you have never read a book, you come to make a fuss, flower girl is you want to sleep, want to sleep can sleep? Xu Qi’an complained in his heart.

Father is really a waste of silver …. Xu New Year’s heart also complained.

Both of them were a bit anxious in their hearts, because their performance was mediocre and did not win the favor of the flower girl. Xu New Year, who has a good skin, has gradually fallen out of favor with the flower girl because he is too modest.

Worst of all, there was a strong competitor on the field – the handsome young man in the thick azure-colored robe.

He came from the Imperial College and was quite talented. Although he entered the banquet a bit late, he dominated the scene with his talent, making the flower maiden cover her mouth and laugh lightly at times.

The azure-robed young man lifted his wine cup, took a small sip, and said aloud, “This time, it might as well be that I’ll be the first to make a start.”

The crowd didn’t have an opinion, and the Floating Fragrance Flower Leader smiled and said, “Please, Mr. Zhao.”

Mr. Zhao looked around the crowd and said, “Pine Leaf Bamboo Leaf Ye Ye Cui.”

“Surprisingly, it’s a stacked word association.” Someone on the table was taken aback.

“Pine Leaf Bamboo Leaf Leaf Leaf Cui…wonderful, wonderful, self-effacing.”

“Brother Zhao is a great talent, worthy of being a scholar of the State Prison.”

It’s amazing how every single one of them can be matched up in a round of fights back.

Duke Zhao’s smile was faint and arrogant.

Miss Floating Fragrance’s eyes shone brightly as she gazed at Mr. Zhao in style.

Judging from her expression and subtle movements, the Hua Kui was quite fond of this surnamed Zhao and appreciated his talent …. Xu Qi’an frowned and twisted her head to look at Xu New Year.

The latter happened to look as if the brothers’ brows were flushed with sorrow.

Originally, according to Xu New Year’s intention, the big brother who is good at poetry should be like a fish out of water in the Department of Education.

I was surprised that this half a day down, rowing wine fist, pair of pairs of turns to come again, just no poetry.

In fact, in the Church Department to play tea surroundings, poetry has been half-cold, in the past two hundred years, there are few outstanding poems, the readers are not good at composing poems and lyrics.

When playing tea rounds, it’s natural to avoid the not-so-good ones.

And the guests here tonight, the quality of the guests varies, just the pair of pairs is a little difficult, Floating Fragrance Flower Leader Orchid Heart, purposely not to mention poetry, lest the guests embarrassment lost face.

At this time, the Floating Fragrance Flower Leader rose up, blessed her body, and softly said, “The little woman is a little tired, so I’ll leave first, a few of you drink slowly.”

This tea fight round up is over.

Next, if the Flower Maiden had her eye on someone, she would have her maidservant leave them behind and introduce them into the house.

If there is no favorite, the servant girl will send the guest away, and then open the next round of playing tea round.

The crowd waited with both anticipation and apprehension, time passed little by little, and after half a pillar of incense, a maidservant came and said in a delicate voice:

“My maiden invites Mr. Zhao to come inside for tea.”

The guests shook their heads regretfully and sighed, while others laughed and congratulated Mr. Zhao.

Mr. Zhao wore a smile on his face and had a victorious stance.

Now, the three men of the Xu family were completely unable to sit still.