Finest Servant

A good night's sleep. When he woke up the next morning, he found that it was already late, and the eldest lady made him sleep late for the first time, probably because everyone was tired after rushing all day yesterday.

After grooming, she pushed open the door and went out, only to see that the eldest lady had just gone out, with a little blood in her eyes. It was obvious that she had not slept well last night.

Knowing that she was worried about the Chamber of Commerce, Lin Wanrong sighed inwardly. There was nothing she could do, so she said, "Miss, good morning, did you sleep well yesterday?"

The eldest lady nodded and said, "It's the first time in all these years that I wake up so late. It's all because of your stupid idea, which makes people lazy." Although she was scolding, she had a smile on her face.

After breakfast, everyone went out, aiming directly at the West Lake. Lin Wanrong walked with the eldest young lady in front, and the three of four virtues, Xiaofeng and Xiaocui, were far behind.

After walking a few steps, you will see the water on the West Lake, the water is sparkling, the blue waves are like mirrors, the bridges reflect the water, the birds are chirping, the peaches and plums greet each other, the scenery of the lake and mountains unfolds like a picture, and there are thousands of styles. people understand. During the period, officials shuttled, and tourists were woven, and the scene was very lively.

The Su Causeway starts from the foot of Nanping Mountain in the south and ends at the foot of Qixia Ridge in the north. The total length is as long as five or six miles. There are countless willows and peaches planted on both sides of the embankment. The six single-hole stone arch bridges on the embankment are connected, which is the famous Su Causeway. Six bridges.

Lin Wanrong and the eldest lady strolled on Suti, the sun shone on the lake, a faint golden wave appeared, the breeze came, and there was a hint of coolness in the refreshing, and it was very comfortable.

The eldest lady has something in her heart, and she doesn't seem to be very interested. Lin Wanrong said: "Miss, why is this place called Su Di?"

Xiao Yuruo smiled and said, "Don't you know the origin of Su Di? I also said that you are the smartest person in the world?"

Seeing her brows parted and her smile a little bit more beautiful than this West Lake, Lin Wanrong replied with a smile: "I am smart in big things, but confused in small things. How can I remember these things so clearly."

The eldest looked at him with a smile. You are the most sophistry, and at the same time explained: "This Su Causeway was dredged by the former poet Mr. Su Xipo when he was the governor of Hangzhou. It was constructed using the dredged silt and evolved through later generations. In memory of him It was named "Su Causeway" for its achievements in governance of the West Lake. The spring dawn of Su Causeway is listed as the first of the ten scenic spots of the West Lake, also known as the "Six Bridges of Smoke Willows". It is the most famous one in Hangzhou among the ten scenic spots of the Eight Qiantang Ponds. One of the sights."

The eldest lady took a few steps, looked at the crystal clear lake water, and slowly chanted: "The willows and dark flowers are just right in the spring, and the heavy lake fog is scattered to separate the forest birds. Where is the oriole breaking through the dark smoke, and a cry over Su Dixiao."

Lin Wanrong gave a thumbs up and said, "Miss is really good at learning,

Good knowledge, good literary talent. "

The eldest lady smiled sweetly and said, "What are you doing for no reason? I don't believe you. This poem was written by someone else, and I just recited it. You don't learn poetry. I don't know where the poem came from. ."

Lin Wanrong laughed and said: "Do you still need to learn poetry or recite poetry, I will come when I open my mouth. Feihong dry ruler hangs on the west of the lake, just like Su Gong's old dike. Mo Dao vicissitudes of life are different now and ancient times. "

The eldest lady covered her lips with a smile and said, "Did you make this poem? I don't believe it. You must have copied others, you. You can't even write a few words, but you still come to sing poems, who are you talking about? letter?"

Lin Wanrong was sweating profusely on her forehead. The eldest lady really saw me clearly. He snorted and said, "Although I don't like reading books and literacy. But when it comes to reciting poetry, I also pay attention to my talent. I am born to learn. Earth, others can’t learn if they want to.”

The eldest lady is very clear to him, knowing that this person is bragging again, but it is this relaxed atmosphere that makes her a little reluctant. Immediately smiled and sneered at him and said, "If I believe you, the sun will hit the west side and come out."

After saying a few words, the eldest young lady's mood is getting better, and it is all because of Lin San's troubles. The eldest young lady is overjoyed, and she spreads her feet and runs forward, as if she has returned to the age of a 16-year-old girl.

Although it was in the morning, there was already a lot of people on the Su Causeway. Markets, performers, and business people gathered early to make this Su Causeway lively.

The eldest lady seemed to have regained her childlike temperament, but she actually abandoned Lin San and watched as she walked. On this embankment, there are many performers, walking on ropes and horses, flying money tossing balls, kicking wood and sanding, swallowing knives and spitting fire, jumping in circles and fighting.

The eldest lady said enviously, "How do these people practice such martial arts?"

Lin Wanrong giggled and said, "These are all fake handles. If you really want to fight, if you hit it with a knife, everything will be over."

The eldest snorted, but before she could speak, she screamed and hid behind Lin San in fright.

Lin Wanrong looked at the prestige, but it turned out to be a snake charmer, and he didn't know where he got a giant python wrapped around him, and he was asking people to grope around for money.

Women are naturally afraid of snakes, and the eldest lady is no exception. Although Lin Wanrong is not afraid of the sky when he fights, he also keeps a distance from this snake and insect. He took the eldest young lady's hand, took a few steps in a hurry, and then laughed out loud: "What are these snake charmers doing to scare people with such a big one, and get some smaller ones, what Zhu Yeqing, the king of glasses, that's the only way strong enough."

Although the eldest lady is afraid of snakes, she also knows that these are highly poisonous snakes and insects, so she couldn't help but glared at him and said, "You are a bad person. Why don't you let me go?"

"Let go of you, let go of what?" Lin Wanrong asked in confusion.

"Let go of my hand." The eldest lady said shyly and angrily.

"Oh," Lin Wanrong hurriedly shook off her hand and said embarrassingly, "misunderstanding, it's purely a misunderstanding."

The eldest snorted: "I've never seen such a bad person as you." She blushed, but she left him and continued on. This time, she learned how to be good, looking for some places suitable for women to stop, what to buy and sell to go to the market, fragrant tea and fine fruits, what is needed in wine, make-up puppets, lotus boats and horses, sheng and drums, trivial theatrical utensils, and many more.

The eldest lady studied business affairs at a young age, and has been estranged from these things for many years. Today, she has the time to relive her childhood dreams. Her face is flushed with excitement, and she looks around like a playful child. So curious, so kind.

When Lin Xiaorong finally chased her off, she saw that the eldest lady was staring at a string of red candied haws in a daze. His white teeth clenched his red lower lip tightly, seemingly hesitant.

This girl is greedy, Lin Wanrong secretly laughed. He stepped forward and said to the old man who sold the candied haws, "Boss, how do you sell these candied haws?"

"Five pennies in two strings.

"It's too expensive, can you sell three strings of ten pennies?

The candied fruit seller was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly tore off three sticks and said, "Little brother. These are the three strings of candied haws you want, you can take them."

Lin Wanrong paid the money, dragged the eldest lady and left, handed two strings of candied haws to the eldest lady and said, "I'll treat you, let's eat.

The eldest lady blushed and said ashamed: "I just wanted to see, but I didn't think about eating.

These eldest daughters want to save face and suffer, but Lin Wanrong ignores him and bites an ice fruit into his mouth. After chewing a few mouthfuls, he said, "It's really sweet. It tastes good, you should try it.

The eldest lady couldn't bear the temptation, so she also took a small bite, only to feel a long-lost fragrance and sweetness overflowing her lips.

Lin Wanrong looked at him with a mysterious smile and said, "It's delicious."

The eldest lady blushed and hummed, "I want you to take care of it." But her tone was extremely weak.

See the sly smile on his face. The eldest young lady knew that her talent and demeanor were all in his eyes, she was annoyed, and suddenly said: "Lin San, you have just bargained, but it is truly unprecedented.

"Of course." Lin Wanrong smiled and was about to brag when he suddenly slapped his head, "Oh, why did Laozi become a pig today, ah. This face is so embarrassing, but those who hunt geese all day are called geese. Pecking blind."

The eldest lady giggled, and the more she laughed, the more she laughed, and she couldn't stand even holding her waist. In the past, only Lin San took advantage of others, but today he was taken advantage of, which is really rare.

Just now, he was only trying to take advantage of his tongue, and his head was short-circuited for a while, and his reputation was destroyed. Lin Wanrong was secretly annoyed and had to sneer: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, I'm developing my style today, it's rare to be confused, and it's a blessing to suffer a loss."

Hearing this guy say that suffering is a blessing is like listening to him say that I am a good person, which makes people laugh. The eldest lady regained some face and said with a smile, "I will see if you will dare to bully others in the future."

After this little episode, the eldest lady also let go of some restraint, and when she saw some snacks, the eldest lady took the initiative to buy it, and asked Lin San to try it. Lin Wanrong will not refuse anyone who comes. Anyway, someone treats guests, and they don't eat for nothing.

Going all the way, in the middle of the Su Causeway in front of me, I saw a spirited old man painting by the lake, and it was nearing the end. The painting on the West Lake is vast and misty, misty and rainy, and the painting style is simple and natural, without the slightest falsification.

Lin Wanrong is barely half a painter plus a critic, but he can't pick out any thorns in this painting of mist and rain in the West Lake. The simplest misty rain, there is no sound outside the picture, but it is this kind of simplicity and naturalness that shows the most skill.

After the old man finished painting, it seemed that he was still not satisfied, and he wrote seven words on the misty rain map: "Long, long, long, long, long-"

Pfft, Lin Wanrong almost laughed out loud, this old man is still playing anagrams, it's really interesting. The eldest lady frowned and said softly: "These seven words, is it a pair of first couplets?"

When the old man was painting, there were already several people around, looking at it, all of them were gentle scholars. These gentlemen can't learn to work in the fields, but they are experts in reading and painting. This "Picture of Misty and Rain in the West Lake" is airy and calm, with a hint of dust. Not only is the brushwork superb, but the artistic conception is already enviable. To have such a artistic conception of brushwork, it must be a famous person, but I don't know who this old man is.

After the old man wrote the seven words, he threw the little cent away with a smile on his face. He seemed to have long known that there were people around him, and he turned around to see so many officials, but he was not surprised at all, and said with a smile: "You talented scholars, these seven characters are a pair of first couplets, if anyone can match them. After linking up and down, the old man gave him the new work "The Misty and Rain in the West Lake".

Hearing this, everyone was shocked. This "Picture of Misty and Rain in the West Lake" is a rare masterpiece in recent times. . What surprised everyone even more was that the seven "long" characters turned out to be a pair of first couplets, which made people even more puzzled. There are many talented people and beautiful women in West Lake, but they are all helpless when they see these seven words.

The eldest pondered for a long time, and sighed softly: "I'm just a novice, so I'm afraid I have no fate with this "Picture of Misty and Rain in the West Lake"."

Lin Wanrong said strangely: "Miss, although the painting of "Misty and Rain in the West Lake" is good, there is no need to praise it like this."

The eldest lady said: "Look at this old gentleman's style of brushwork, he must be a famous artist in the world. This "Picture of Misty and Rain in the West Lake" is worthless in the eyes of those who are illiterate in painting, but in the eyes of those who love painting, it is worth a thousand dollars. what."

"Can it really be worth a thousand gold?" Lin Wanrong suddenly came to the spirit, although he expected that the calligraphy and painting were very precious, but he did not expect to be able to get so much silver. He doesn't like painting and calligraphy, and he doesn't care much about famous artists, but the money is a big temptation.

"A thousand pieces of gold are not exchanged!" The eldest lady said firmly.

Lin Wanrong smiled and said: "If that's the case, Miss, then I'll think of a way to get this calligraphy and painting, sell it and then convert it into silver, we'll divide it by half."

The eldest lady said amusingly: "If someone who loves to paint, if they hear your remarks, they will definitely shoot you out." Suddenly she said in surprise: "You mean, you can match this couplet? "She knew that this Lin San was not used to things like poetry, but she had seen Lin San's wit with her own eyes. Could it be that he really did something wrong.

Lin Wanrong chuckled and said, "It's just an anagram, how can I stymie this talented and omnipotent genius? First of all, let's say it well, Miss, it's not my intention to be in the limelight."

The eldest lady was curious and said with a smile: "Don't worry, if such a thing is in the limelight, I hope you can show more of it as much as possible." This is a matter of winning glory for the Xiao family, how can he be angry with Lin San for beating Young Master Hou Compare that kind of thing.

Lin Wanrong smiled, then took out a pen and book from his arms, and in the eyes of everyone, he stepped forward and wrote seven great universes on the white paper next to him.