“As in previous years, the candidates should go to the side to register first.” Zhang Lao cleared his throat and said.
Hearing his words, someone got up and went to the platform to register.
Of course, Yang Zijin also went to sign up. A few days ago, with the words of the eminent monk in Qijing Temple, she knew that she would come back to the mansion of Duke Mu would sooner or later. Now it was the time to get a good reputation. She wouldn’t let go of such a good opportunity.
The competition started, and the referees seated one after another.
At this time, Zhang Lao said, “The annual poetry party will officially start. The first round of competition is to test the melody. Please get ready.”
For Yang Zijin, it was not difficult. In modern life, every time she went to sing a song, she was karaoke master, but this time she wanted to use classical music.
The contestants came on stage one after another, singing, playing the zither, playing the lute, or playing the flute…
When it was Yang Zijin’s turn, she sang Su Shi’s “Prelude to Water Melody”.
“How rare the moon, so round and clear!
With cup in hand, I ask of the blue sky,
I do not know in the celestial sphere
What name this festive night goes by?”
As soon as Yang Zijin began to sing, all the people under the stage looked at her, and even the referees looked up at her. The poetry party had lasted so long. Before Yang Zijin, what the people showed in the competition was the same old story. They had never heard the tune sung by Yang Zijin, so they couldn’t help but feel very good about it!
In the first round, there was no doubt that Zhang Lao announced that Yang Zijin won!
Then Zhang Lao said, “The second round of competition is to test the knowledge. Please get ready.”
With the first round of experience, Yang Zijin felt that as long as she was different from others and used some new things, she would make the judges who had already been tired of hearing and seeing feel a pleasant change of atmosphere, so they would naturally be in favor of her.
According to this point, Yang Zijin thought that most of the contestants in this round would use poetry as the topic.
She remembered that she had read a book named “The insight on the current political situation” written by Zhang Lao before. At that time, she thought that Zhang Lao knew more than others. If she didn’t work hard, it would be difficult for her to understand the book of Zhang Lao. She decided to use Zhang Lao’s book as the topic.
As expected, hearing the opinions of others about the book, Zhang Lao shook his head repeatedly and could not help sighing.
Seeing this, Yang Zijin walked to Zhang Lao and told him her own opinion.
Zhang Lao couldn’t help giving Yang Zijin an approving look, and also greatly appreciated Yang Zijin.
Other people could not help nodding when they heard what Yang Zijin said.
In this round, naturally, Yang Zijin won.
Zhang Lao, who said the result, said again, “Different from previous years, in the last round, the contestants are allowed to play freely and show what they are best at, in one hour.”
Hearing the words, the contestants thought about what they were going to show. After a while, some people came to the table where the four precious articles of the table of writing were placed, writing or painting.
There were also women walking on stage and dancing…
At this time, Yang Zijin was still thinking deeply about how to be different from others.
Seeing that half an hour was about to pass and Yang Zijin had not yet started, Zhang Lao walked to Yang Zijin and said, “This young master, there is only half an hour to be left.”
“Thank Zhang Lao for reminding. Can you order someone to give a piece of black cloth and a hat to me?” Yang Zijin said to Zhang Lao.
Zhang Lao frowned slightly. He didn’t understand the meaning of Yang Zijin, but still nodded and agreed.
Everything was ready. Yang Zijin came to the stage. Looking at things in her hands, the audience curious.
They only saw Yang Zijin put some small things into the hat, and then he turned the hat. Suddenly, things were gone. Things appeared again when he turned the hat again. It was amazing!
Even the referees sitting by didn’t see any flaws.
Zhang Lao could not help being curious about the young man and once again gave Yang Zijin an approving look.
Yang Zijin won three rounds in a row!
Zhang Lao gave Yang Zijin the first prize.
However, the contestants were all sincerely convinced!
The poetry party came to a perfect end.
At this time, Yang Zijin didn’t know yet that her outstanding talent, unique views and strange ideas made Commandery Prince named Lu Jing, who came to the poetry party, feel interested in her. He intended to make friends with her.
“You are so brilliant. I have never heard known these before.” Lu Jing walked to Yang Zijin and said.
Yang Zijin turned her head to look at him. He was tall and straight, wearing a brocade suit, holding a folding fan in his hand. His eyes were clear. She knew that he was not an ordinary person at first glance.
Then she replied with a smile, “You praise me too much. I don’t know how to call young master.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the entourage who followed him said, “You don’t have the quality to ask the name of Commandery Prince….”
The entourage wanted to continue. Because Lu Jing glanced at him, he was frightened and stopped talking.
And Yang Zijin quickly apologized, “I don’t know you are Commandery Prince. I am sorry to offend you.”
“You are worried too much. I wonder if you would like to eat at my house?” Lu Jing asked.
Yang Zijin still smiled, “The invitation of Commandery Prince is my blessing. There is no reason to disagree.”
Seeing that Yang Zijin agreed, Lu Jing ordered Ji behind him to prepare the carriage.
Two carriages headed towards the mansion of Commandery Prince…
Sitting in the carriage, Yang Zijin thought that the Commandery Prince even invited her to eat in the mansion. It seemed that the Commandery Prince intended to make friends with her.
She had heard that this Commandery Prince named Lu Jing was different from other royal and political persons who always put on airs. Today, she saw him and found the thing was true. She couldn’t help but feel that this Commandery Prince was a person that she could make friends with.
The carriage stopped. Ji walked to Yang Zijin’s carriage and reminded, “Young Master Yang, you can get out.”
Hearing this, Yang Zijin lifted the curtain of the carriage and saw the words “The Mansion of Commandery Prince” on the door.
After getting out of the carriage, Yang Zijin looked aside, but did not see Lu Jing.
Seeing this, Ji quickly said, “Young Master Yang, Commandery Prince has returned to the house to change clothes first. Please follow me first.”
Yang Zijin nodded and followed Ji into the mansion.
When she entered the mansion, Yang Zijin couldn’t help being shocked. The style of the mansion was completely different from the official house she had seen before!
Almost all of them were made of solid wood, ranging from ornaments, kettles and cups, to tables and seats, and even some of the roofs were all made of solid wood. Yang Zijin was totally stunned!
“Young Master Yang, Young Master Yang….” After Ji called several times, Yang Zijin just reacted.
Then Ji said, “Young Master Yang, Commandery Prince is waiting for you to have lunch.”
After Yang Zijin reacted, she repeatedly smiled apologetically.
“Hurry up and don’t let Commandery Prince wait.” Ji urged.
For Yang Zijin’s response, Ji was not surprised. Even his Royal Highness came to the house, he was also shocked. Let alone a street vendor!
Seeing that Lu Jing had put on a light-colored robe, which was more suitable for him than the one just now. He was sitting at the table, and Yang Zijin wanted to salute.
Lu Jing quickly got up and supported yang Zijin, saying, “Young Master Yang, don’t need to pay attention to the etiquette. Please take a seat and taste the food.”
“Thank you, Commandery Prince.” Yang Zijin said and sat down.
Lu Jing walked to the opposite side of Yang Zijin and sat down.
During the meal, Yang Zijin deliberately asked about the craftsmen who built the mansion of Commandery Prince.
So, she said, “The style of the mansion of Commandery Prince is very unique. It’s as mysterious as you.”
“Thank you. These were designed by a man who I had the honor of making friends with before. Although this man has a strange temper, he will be praised for everything he has done!” Lu Jing said with a smile on his face.
Strange temper? Was this friend of Commandery Prince…
Thinking of this, Yang Zijin asked Lu Jing, “Was the man the famous carpenter master named Lian Sheng in Jing City?”
“Yes. It turns out you also know him.” Lu Jing replied.
Getting the exact answer, Yang Zijin immediately got up and said to Lu Jing, “Commandery Prince, I have something to ask for your help. Please help me!”
“Oh! What’s the matter? Just tell me.” Lu Jing frowned slightly and looked at Yang Zijin.
Looking down and thinking for a while, Yang Zijin said, “Please recommend me to the carpenter master, Lian Sheng.”
“Why do you find Lian Sheng?” Lu Jing looked puzzled.
Yang Zijin told the reason to Lu Jing.
After hearing this, Lu Jing nodded, “I see. In this case, I will help you. But you know, Lian Sheng has a strange temper. I only recommend you. The rest still depends on you.”
“As long as Commandery Prince can recommend me to him, I have my own way for the rest.” Hearing Lu Jing’s promise, Yang Zijin replied confidently.
Because she knew that the most attractive thing for carpenters was an innovation. As long as she let Lian Sheng see the drawings she designed, she didn’t believe that Lian Sheng would refuse.
They decided to visit Lian Sheng tomorrow morning.
After lunch, Lu Jing also invited Yang Zijin to enjoy the garden in the mansion. They had a good conversation. Until the sunset, Yang Zijin returned to the mansion of Marquis Shuo.
In the mansion of Marquis Shuo.
Wei had been waiting at the door for a long time. When Yang Zijin went out in the morning, she wanted to follow her, but she was refused by Yang Zijin. She said that young master would not take a maid when he went out. She would come back immediately after attending the poetry party.
She had already visited Qingya Garden to look for her, and the poetry party had long been ended. But now the sun had set and she did not see Yang Zijin. Before the departure of Marquis Shuo, he repeatedly told her to protect Yang Zijin at all times. Thinking of this, Wei was anxious in her heart.
At this time, she saw a carriage approaching here. Wei hurried forward.
In distance, Yang Zijin saw Wei standing at the door. She suddenly remembered what she said to Wei when she left. It was her mistake that she was careless to forget this thing.
“Young master, you finally come back. I worry about you very much.” When Yang Zijin got out of the carriage, Wei walked to her quickly and said.
Seeing Wei was worried, Yang Zijin comforted her, “I forgot the time Because of some things. It will not happen next time. Hurry in!”.
“Okay, young master.” Wei still worried.
The next day, Yang Zijin took the drawings she designed and waited with Wei at the door of the mansion of Commandery Prince in the early morning.
She didn’t intend to let Wei follow, but Wei was worried about the recurrence of yesterday’s event and strongly wanted to go with her. Yang Zijin had no choice but to agree.
After an hour, Lu Jing came out of the mansion. He was dressed in a purple robe today, with his hair being tied up high and a comely face. He looked very energetic.
Seeing that Yang Zijin had been waiting at the door, Lu Jing apologized, “I’m sorry for your waiting for a long time.”