Wenwan prepared a calligraphy and painting, and wore a sky blue dress without any jewelry, looking simple and elegant. I took a few maids to meet the gentleman I wanted to worship. Hai Lao didn't explain his husband in detail. He only said that he was a free and easy man and liked to be at home all over the world. According to the information Wen Wan received, it was Song Luoyang, Hai Lao's eldest disciple.
Song Luoyang was the number one scholar in the twelfth year of Emperor Renkang, but because of his unruly attitude, he couldn't get used to the officialdom. Finally, when he joined a powerful official and did not like him, he was so angry that he just hung up his seal and left. If his teacher and friends hadn't helped him deal with it, he would have died long ago. In the past twenty years, he has traveled to many places. Rich knowledge and broad horizons. He wrote many excellent works and even won the reputation of being the best scholar in the world. He is the only one who is willing to accept female disciples. Other knowledgeable people will never accept female disciples.
???????????????? But ordinary officials are not willing to invite him. Those people are just for the imperial examination. What he wants is a smooth life. The title of the article is not right, but Wen Wan yearns for such a smooth life. Of course, Wenwan knows very well that it can only be yearning. But Wen Wan felt very satisfied to have such a good teacher.
Wenwan has been looking forward to it since her future teacher turned out to be such a person. What I lack most now is a comprehensive understanding of this society. It would be great for her to know more about the customs and customs of the people. To her, having such an experienced teacher was like a piece of cake falling from the sky.
When Wenwan went to visit him, when he arrived at his destination, he saw that it was a hay shed inside. Very simple. There was a mat on the floor, and a thick gray quilt on top of the mat. There is a table in the room with several tea cups. There are a few books beside it. There was one more shelf in the hayloft, but nothing else.
Wen Wan carefully looked at the teacher she was about to worship, and saw that his face was gentle and his eyes were as gentle as water. Wearing a square hat, Tsing Yi, a pair of blue cloth shoes, and a pair of socks of an indistinguishable color. He was about forty years old and unshaven. Wen Wan doesn't understand why today's scholars. So like growing a long beard. But she didn't allow her to think too much, and faced him very respectfully, preparing to perform the apprenticeship ceremony.
"Wait a minute, I haven't agreed to accept you as my student. I, Song Luoyang, have never had a student until now. When the teacher started to mention it to me, I was unwilling. But he praised you full of praise. You are said to be a princess, but you are not arrogant and you are a talented person. Then tell me, why do you want to study? What are you studying for? Very mellow
Xia Ying stood aside. Immediately brought paper, pen and inkstone over. Wen Wan took a pen and filled it with ink, and wrote on the white paper reading, literacy, and understanding.
"A good student, literate, and sensible? But these. With your status, you can do it with any gentleman. Why do you have to choose me?" After Song Luoyang finished speaking, Wen Wan didn't answer, fell down on the bed, and closed his eyes. On the eyes.
"The princess said with a few gentle strokes: "The princess said that she just asked Hai Lao to help find a knowledgeable gentleman who is willing to take her in. She did not say that it must be you."
After Song Luoyang listened, he opened his eyes and looked at Wen Wan, and saw Wen Wan nodding. Song Luoyang laughed loudly: "Interesting, you doll is indeed interesting. Okay, you will pass the second level."
Wenwan is strange. This is the second level, what is the first level?
"Look at your handwriting. It's not very spiritual, but it's rare that your handwriting is beautiful and elegant. It can be seen that you are a smart person, and you have passed the first level. What you just wrote, it can be seen that you are a smart person. A person who is very independent and will not be influenced by others. From what your maid just relayed, I know that you are a person who is indifferent to fame and wealth and will not be immersed in power. You have passed the second level. Now you have passed the second level. In the third level, you can compete with me in any of the six arts: piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and poetry. If you beat me, I will accept you as your disciple. Otherwise, please go back and accept me as your teacher. You must agree." Song Luoyang looked at Wen Wan.
Now Wen Wan has a headache, she is not good at these things. This is how to do. Wen Wan was silent.
"Sir, can't you be accommodating?" Xia Ying knew how much her princess weighed, and Wen Wan was not very proficient in these matters.
"The most important thing in this world is accommodation. But it doesn't work here. If you don't want to compete, please go back. The rules here will not be broken." Song Luoyang lazily continued to lean on On the straw mat, I closed my eyes and crossed my legs, looking at ease. He didn't care at all. In his imagination, this child, like the previous students who wanted to be his teacher, was destined to be disappointed.
Wen Wan is engaged in a fierce ideological struggle. Xia Ying originally wanted to say no, but she had looked for another gentleman, but she was afraid that she couldn't find a good gentleman. But looking at WenWan was deep in thought and didn't interrupt. After thinking for a while, Wen Wan drew a few strokes on Xia Ying's pen, and Xia Ying went out.
Wen Wan looked at Song Luoyang and wrote on the small table, "Since you want to test me, you must at least let me know what kind of talent you have, sir, so that I can be convinced."
Song Luoyang looked at the words on the white paper and showed a rare smile: "Haha, this is the first time I see someone who wants to take the teacher test first. Okay, tell me what you want to take the test."
Wenwan saw a Jiaowei Qin in the house and pointed at it. Song Luoyang walked over, took the piano, put it on the small broken table, tuned the strings, and started playing.
Wenwan listen carefully, this gentleman is indeed talented. He glanced at Song Luoyang, lowered his head, and was silent for a long time. There was a strong struggle in those eyes. Song Luoyang looked at this little guy in surprise, wondering why he was still hesitant.
Finally, Wen Wan decided to take a gamble on this person¡¯s character. Then I wrote on the paper, "Chess, just play chess."
"Although my chess skills are the worst among those I have learned. But you have to think carefully. Even if you are the worst, I can kill you to pieces in less than ten moves." After Song Luoyang finished speaking, he looked When Wen Wan heard herself saying that his chess skills were the worst, his eyes lit up and he was busy attacking her. But Wen Wan was still very happy, as if he had a winning ticket. Such a child actually aroused his interest.
?According to his original intention, he would never accept children from noble families. Firstly, he is squeamish, secondly, he is self-righteous after knowing a little bit, and thirdly, he is troublesome. If it weren't for his teacher's strong recommendation, he finally said that he owed Wen Wan a big favor. He couldn't bear to lose the teacher's face, so he reluctantly agreed. It seems that Wen Wan does not have the bad habits of children from aristocratic families as his teacher said. But I just learned how to read it.
Seeing Wen Wan nodding affirmatively, Song Luoyang took out a pair of incomplete chess pieces from the package. Set out and ready to begin.
Wen Wan shook her head, took out a pen and paper and wrote, "I hope you can agree to my request. No one can tell about today's competition. No third person can know about it except you and me."
Song Luoyang looked at Wen Wan with surprise in his eyes. Looking at this posture, it seems that she doesn't want others to know that she can play chess. But I was also curious in my heart, "Okay, I won't tell anyone. Don't worry, I promise you I won't tell, and I won't."
Wen Wan felt relieved. Only then did the chess pieces begin to be placed. Picked up the white piece. Song Luoyang naturally picked up the sunspots. Song Luoyang said that his chess skills were the worst, because he was very good at other things, but compared to the level of teaching, he was also very good, so what he said was just modest.
When experts fight against each other, they will know the depth as soon as they take action. After Song Luoyang saw Wen Wan play four or five moves, he put away his contemptuous attitude. Sit up straight and take this written test very seriously. After walking down fifteen steps, he looked at Wen Wan in disbelief. She saw Wen Wan looking at the chessboard very seriously, thinking about the next move, and didn't even notice that he was thinking about people.
More than half an hour later, Song Luoyang put down the chess piece in his hand: "Okay, I lose. I will accept you as a student."
Wen Wan put down the chess pieces and was very happy. After Song Luoyang collected the chess pieces and put them back, Wen Wan tore the paper on the table into pieces before putting it on the table. Song Luoyang watched her series of actions, his eyes flashing. She is so cautious, maybe she even avoids personal maids.
What¡¯s even more surprising is that generally talented people don¡¯t want others to know about them. So famous. But she just did the opposite. This student is interesting.
Wenwan took care of everything. Xia Ying came in from the outside and saw only a piano on the table and nothing else. After seeing Wen Wan make a few strokes, he went out. A cup of tea was quickly brought over, Wen Wan took it, knelt in front of Song Luoyang, and raised his hands high. Song Luoyang took the tea and drank it, and Wen Wan kowtowed to him three times.
"To be my disciple, you must endure the bitter cold. You cannot rely on others for everything." Song Luoyang looked displeased when he saw Wen Wan relying on the maid for everything.
Wen Wan smiled and made a few strokes: "The princess said that she grew up in the countryside. She stayed in the countryside for six years and worked as a maid in Anlehou Mansion for two months. She can do any kind of work. . If sir is not happy, just don¡¯t bring us here next time.¡±
"In this case, you can do whatever you want. I listened to the teacher before and was not willing to accept you. But the teacher likes you very much. He said that if he didn't accept women, he would definitely accept you as a student. I believe in the teacher's vision , and you have passed my test, I hope you will not let me down." Looking at Wen Wan's unusually respectful look, she smiled and said, "Don't be so formal, just feel free here." Wen Wan listened. Sitting opposite Song Luoyang casually. No more formality. Song Luoyang looked at her and raised his eyebrows. This student is so fun.
"What do you want to learn? Four??The Five Classics, piano, calligraphy and painting, poetry and songs? Six arts, take your pick. "Song Luoyang said casually. Wen Wan lost her mind after hearing this. Could it be that the gentleman she was looking for was a charlatan who just made a living? Such a loud tone! (To be continued)