3. A talented man and a beautiful woman meet their opponents in chess (4)
Situ Youdao immediately said with a smile: "Twelve Lang is really bold and generous. I took advantage today. If we really want to talk about swordsmanship, you and I are just the same. How can one or two hundred moves determine the outcome?"
Cao Pi was relieved and saved a little face. He couldn't help but feel slightly relaxed and said with a smile: "Situ Depei is indeed a versatile man in both civil and military affairs. I can't say such nice words."
The two laughed at each other and climbed back up the stairs hand in hand. Cao Pi handed Pan Chi over, but his eyes seemed to have hooks stretched out. This Pan Chi sword made him feel itchy. If Cao Twelve Lang hadn't prided himself on being a hero and refused to take it by force, how would he have returned it?
Wang Chong laughed and said: "I am not a martial artist. Brother Cao is a young hero and should be the owner of this sword. I have eaten your banquet, so I will take this sword as a gift in return!"
Cao Pi was overjoyed, but he said: "This sword is a magical weapon. It is worth a thousand pieces of gold. It is extremely precious. How can I accept it? How can I accept it?"
After saying a few words, how could I accept it? The Twelve Master of the Cao family kept holding it tightly in his hand and was reluctant to let go.
Among the young men and women here, who doesn’t have a close relationship with him? Everyone knows that Twelve Lang loves swords as much as his life. He has a few treasures in his family. He never wants to show them to others. He doesn't wear them when he goes out. He only brings an ordinary long sword of hundred-refined steel. This Pan Chi looks so divine. It’s strange that he is willing to give such a sharp weapon back to others!
The girl in yellow shirt who spoke just now burst out laughing and said: "It's rare for Twelve Lang to say something like this without sincerity. Brother Jingyu's Pan Chi Sword is indeed a sacred object. As a cousin, I will take the decision to accept it for him. Jingyu When Brother Yu comes to Yangzhou, he must not have a good place to live. My family has a garden in the south of the city, which is quite elegant, so I consider it as a return gift."
The girl in the yellow shirt behaved politely, but her arrogance was better than that of an ordinary man. She accepted the Pan Chi Sword for Cao Pi and returned the favor without taking any advantage of Wang Chong.
Wang Chong smiled slightly, stood up, bowed, and replied with a smile: "The eldest sister has given me a gift, and the younger brother dare not refuse!"
The girl in yellow smiled happily when she saw him, like a strange flower blooming, better than spring!
Cao Pi suddenly dropped a stone to the ground. The girl in yellow was called Cao Xuqing, and she was his uncle's only daughter. The garden he gave as a gift was quite famous in Yangzhou. Not only was it in a perfect location, but the garden also had eaves and flowing water, and the structure was exquisite. , even ten thousand taels of silver are hard to buy, and its value is definitely not inferior to that of Pan Chi Sword.
With such a generous gift in return, he felt at ease with the Pan Chi Sword and didn't have to worry!
With this relationship of gifting the sword and returning it to the house, Wang Chong immediately became familiar with the young children of the Yang and Cao families.
Wang Chongduo kept silent, and every word he spoke must be insightful. Cao Pi saw that he was really pleasing to his eye, so he couldn't help but ask: "Why is little Jingyu traveling alone? Although you are brave, you are still young after all."
Wang Chong smiled and said: "I am not alone. I am traveling with an elder and staying at Hongye Temple outside Yangzhou City. My elder went to visit friends today and there was no one to control him, so he sneaked here. Yangzhou City, let’s take a look at how majestic this world-famous prosperous world is.”
These words made everyone at the table feel suspicious. Wang Chong was too young, alone, and his behavior was somewhat suspicious.
The Yang and Cao families are both wealthy, and their children are known to be innocent and do not dare to make random friends.
Cao Pi couldn't help but smile and said: "Jingyu is such a talented person, his elders must also be magnanimous and noble people. I wonder if we will be lucky enough to meet him?"
Wang Chong laughed and said: "I haven't seen him in the past few days. He said he was going to visit friends to relieve his boredom. I don't know how long it will take before he comes back. When the elder of mine returns with all his joy, the twelfth brother has not traveled far yet. Be a little host."
Cao Pi was not interested in visiting a strange elder. He just raised his glass and encouraged him to drink.
Wang Chong drank a few drinks with him, then slightly cupped his hands towards Situ Youdao, and said: "I heard that the Eight Shows of Yangzhou have outstanding literary talent and romantic character. Today I saw Situ Depei. As expected, he is both civilized and military, and his reputation is even better! It's just the Eight Shows of Yangzhou. I’m a bit of a penny-pincher for the rest of them, could you please help me introduce them to you, Brother Depei?”
Situ Youdao was slightly startled, then smiled and said: "I am quite familiar with the other seven poets and wines. Next time there is a poetry gathering, I will invite little brother Tang to come over and join in the fun."
Wang Chong thanked Situ Youdao with a smile and said nothing. He just watched everyone changing cups and enjoying the banquet happily.
Cao Xuqing secretly passed the note to Situ Youdao during the dinner. Situ Youdao unfolded it and took a peek. His face was full of joy and he was overjoyed.
Although Situ Youdao had a great literary reputation and superb family martial arts, he came from a rather poor background. He met Cao Xuqing by chance a few years ago and was immediately shocked. He only regretted that he had not yet gained fame and did not dare to propose marriage rashly. Cao Xuqing seemed to treat him quite differently. He just passed the note and it was not about other things. , only said that he also wanted to participate in the Yangzhou Baxiu Poetry Festival.
The beauty in his heart only asked for this little thing. Situ Youdao thought that it would be easy to turn around, so he nodded slightly, indicating that he would accept the matter.
Naturally, the little actions of these two people could not be hidden from Wang Chong, and Wang Chong didn't care much. To him, these mundane love entanglements were just clouds and smoke, and they would disappear after just one look.
He really wanted to use Situ Youdao's relationship to see the Eight Shows of Yangzhou.
This group of young men and women had a banquet until late in the evening and were just about to disperse. Cao Xuqing even took the initiative and gave Wang Chong a good horse. He and a sister rode together and left happily.
Wang Chong watched these young men and women from the Yang and Cao families return home, and asked with a smile: "I wonder where Brother Youdao lives?"
Situ Youdao thought to himself: "This young man is generous in his actions and generous in his behavior. I'm afraid his origins are a bit strange. If not, he is a member of a famous family. I should make more friends with him."
This one of the Eight Young Masters of Yangzhou, a great talent who is famous all over the world, smiled slightly and said: "I live alone, it's not that far away from here, but my little brother Jingyu is too young, how about I give him a ride?" ? I’ve heard for a long time that Hongye Temple is quite elegant, but I haven’t been there yet, so I just stopped by.”
Wang Chong smiled and said, "In that case, why don't you, Brother Situ, get on your horse and let's ride together? It's quite a long way to Hongye Temple. If we walk there, we'll probably have to climb the willow branches."
Situ Youdao happily obeyed the order and flew on the horse. Although he didn't know martial arts, he was strong and had good riding skills.
Wang Chong took the reins and drove the good horse named Zi Suliu. It galloped with all four hooves and left Yangzhou City in a short while and went straight to Hongye Temple.
Back at Hongye Temple, the host was giving evening classes. Seeing that Wang Chong had brought his friends, he just smiled and asked the young novice to bring the porridge and pickles into the meditation room.