Zhi Daolin is a Buddhist master and talk leader. His disciple Zhi Fahan has gained the master's true biography. He has a deep understanding of "Zhuangzi. Free and Easy Wandering" and "Prajna in the Practice of the Way" and has participated in several Jiankang Celebrity Pure Conversation Gathering became famous. Because Zhi Fahan was ugly, good people compared Zhi Fahan to Zuo Si, who was famous for his talent and scandal, and called him "Buddhist Zuo Taichong".
Jia Bizhi asked curiously, "Master Chen just entered Jiankang, how did he know Zhi Fahan?"
Chen Caozhi said, "We met by chance at Jurong. Let's meet again in Beijing."
Jia Bizhi, Gu Minzhi, and Chen Caozhi welcomed Zhi Fahan in. Gu Minzhi had other things to do and stayed with him for a while before leaving.
Zhi Fahan smiled and said, "Layman Chen, the young monk came into the city early this morning, and heard Layman Chen's name everywhere. Pan Yue entered Luoyang, and Wei Jie entered Jiankang."
Jia Bizhi also smiled and said, "Pan Yue is just famous, Wei Jie has only been seen by a few elderly people, and their memories have long been blurred, and Qiantang Chen Zizhong entered Jiankang yesterday, but I still vividly remember that Pan Yue is talented but morally weak, and Wei Jie is talented and sickly. I thought they were both inferior to Zizhong."
Zhi Fahan raised his palm and said, "That's a good thing to say." He also said, "Layman Chen, the young monk returned to Dong'an Temple the evening before yesterday and was about to Layman Chen said that the Buddha picked up flowers and Kasyapa smiled and reported it to my teacher. My teacher was greatly surprised and said 'Treasury of the True Dharma Eye, Wondrous Mind of Nirvana, True Form Is Formless, Wondrous Dharma Gate, No Reliance on Words, Transmission Beyond the Teachings' These twenty-four characters were written on white silk. After meditating on them for a long time, I ordered the monk to come to Jiankang yesterday afternoon to ask Layman Chen to come and meet Dong'an Temple."
Chen Caozhi said, "Master Zhi, I will go and pay my respects to you. However, I have just arrived at Jiankang and have many mundane affairs. I will go to Dong'an Temple in ten days to listen to Master Zhi's teachings. How about that?"
Zhi Fahan nodded and said, "My master also knows that Layman Chen is in a hurry and it is difficult to travel. Prince of Kuaiji's married daughter, Grand Zhongzheng Assessment, Layman Chen really cannot escape for a while. So on the 21st of this month, let the young monk lead the way and accompany Layman Chen to Dong'an Temple."
Chen Caozhi agreed and said to Jia Bizhi, "Registrar Jia, Staff Officer Xi entered Beijing yesterday, did you know?"
Jia Bizhi said, "Brother Jiabin came to Jiankang? He came with Count Huan, right? Well, I'll visit him at night."
Chen Caozhi said, "Staff Officer Xi is temporarily staying in Minister of Works' Office's other courtyard. I went to visit you before noon."
Jia Bizhi thought, "Chen Caozhi has already seen Xi Jiabin, what will Xi Jiabin say to Chen Caozhi? Will Chen Commandery Xie Clan be involved? Not to mention Xie Daoyun, Chen Caozhi and Lu Clan Lady are already in trouble. With Lu Shi here, Chen Caozhi is afraid of difficulties if he wants to marry Lu Clan Lady. How should Chen Caozhi deal with it?"
Jia Bizhi had seen Chen Caozhi's methods two years ago. Sixth Rank Chenglang Chu Jian was silently defeated by Chen Caozhi because he blocked Qiantang Chen Clan from entering Gentry Register. Qiantang Chu Clan fell from Gentry Register to Commoner Clans, with no possibility of turning around. Now, Lu Shi hates Chen Caozhi very much., with Lu Shi's stubbornness, it is difficult for Chen Caozhi to marry Lu Weiwei, Chen Caozhi Will Lu Shi be dealt with like Chu Jian? Of course Lu Shi is not comparable to Chu Jian, but Chen Caozhi is no different than before, and what's even more mysterious is that Huan Wen has always disliked Lu Shi and has long wanted to suppress Jiangdong Gentry Clans is the leader Lu Clan, but Chen Caozhi wants to marry Lu Clan Lady but also helps Huan Clan suppress Lu Clan, this seems to be against morality, Lu Clan will also resent it, but Lu Shi is in a high position, and it is almost impossible for Chen Caozhi to marry Lu Clan Lady--
Jia Bizhi thought to himself, "Chen Caozhi is in a dilemma. Let's see how he can handle the matter?"
Zhi Fahan asked, "Layman Chen are you free tomorrow evening?"
Chen Caozhi was moved in his heart and asked, "What's the matter with Senior Brother Fahan?"
Zhi Fahan said, "That's what the young monk told Layman Chen the day before yesterday about helping Yuan Zicai in talks. I heard Langya Zhuge Zeng is also going to Wuyi Lane to propose to the Xie Clan. Of course, if you want to marry Xie Clan, you must first negotiate with her. Zhuge Zeng is an average eloquent speaker, so he must have hired a master Mysterious Debate to help him negotiate."
Chen Caozhi said, "Okay, I'll ask Senior Brother Fahan to invite me tomorrow. I'm so lucky to be able to sit among the wise men and hear the wonderful theory."
Zhi Fahan said happily, "Very good, tomorrow the young monk and Yuan Zicai will invite Layman Chen to go with Wuyi Lane Xie Residence."
When Jia Bizhi heard this, Chen Caozhi was going to Wuyi Lane to see Xie Daoyun. This Jiankang city was really about to be stormy, and I couldn't help but secretly I was secretly worried, and then I thought, "Chen Caozhi is very sure of it, so why should I worry about him? Maybe Chen Caozhi has already discussed it with Xi Chao, so I'll just sit back and watch."
Not long after Zhi Fahan and Jia Bizhi left, Gu Kaizhi came back from Zhang Residence with a big smile. It must be that Father-in-Law and Son-in-Law had a good conversation with each other. Zhang Andao did not tell Gu Kaizhi about Lu Weiwei being in Zhang Residence, but only discussed painting with his son-in-law. He was very pleased that his son-in-law Gu Kaizhi's painting skills were better than Chen Caozhi.
Gu Kaizhi asked Chen Caozhi: "Zizhong, Xi Jiabin wants you to join Western Headquarters?"
Chen Caozhi thought to himself, "I had a conversation with Xi Chao this morning, and I made my statement." He nodded and said, "Yes, I will join Western Headquarters."
Gu Kaizhi frowned and said, "Zizhong, if you want to join Western Headquarters, you have to wait until I get married. Xianmin is in Jingzhou. I don't know if I can come. If you leave, it will be boring."
Chen Caozhi said, "Staff Officer Xi has not restricted when I can go to Gushu. It doesn't matter if I go in May. Chang Kang can't miss the occasion."
Gu Kaizhi suddenly thought, "Wouldn't it be great if Zizhong could get married on the same day as me? Zizhong marries Lu Clan Lady and I marry Zhang Huzhu, two beautiful couples. This is also a great event for Jiankang."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said nothing.
Gu Kaizhi said, "Zizhong How about traveling with me tomorrow Hengtang, maybe you can meet Lu Clan Lady."
Chen Caozhi knows that Hengtang is Mochou Lake. The lake and water are very beautiful. He likes to play with mountains and rivers the most, but he has Lady Lu Zhang Wenwan hinted that he would go to Jiangling Lake to meet Chen Wei Rui on the 15th. Don't act rashly in these two days, saying, "Tomorrow I will visit my fellow hometown seniors Attendant Quan, Genealogy Office Registrar Jia is also going to pay a return visit there. Hengtang will go for a visit in a few days. By the way, I also have to visit Mr. Zhang Andao tomorrow. This time I went to Beijing to take care of him and walked with him all the way to listen to his teachings. I benefited a lot - Chang Kang will accompany me tomorrow."
Gu Kaizhi said, "I went yesterday, and I went again today, and Zhang Residence people were snickering."
Chen Caozhi said, "Before your wife is married, Father-in-law's family has to move around frequently. The more diligent you are, the better. After you are married - I won't say anything."
Gu Kaizhi laughed.
In the evening, Chen Shang returned and bought the congratulatory gifts for Prince of Kuaiji's married daughter: Lantian Jade two pairs of bis, twenty pieces of Shu rhombus brocade, Jingkou Bundles of Silk Twenty horses and other miscellaneous gifts have been sent to Minister of Works' Office. This is just a very ordinary gift, which has already cost twelve taels, or 75,000 yuan. If Qiantang Chen Clan had the financial resources three years ago, this gift alone would have to be frugal. How can he still socialize with the high-ranking Great Clans!
At night, Chen Shang told Chen Caozhi privately about the rumors about Minister of Works' Office's servants. Princess of Xin'an made a fuss and said that he would not marry Huan Ji, saying that Huan Ji is Military Family Son, crude and illiterate. She wants to marry such beautiful people as Wang Xianzhi, Gu Kaizhi, Xie Youdu, Chen Caozhi Talented Junyan--Huan Ji accidentally learned about this matter. Huan Ji felt humiliated. Sima Daofu described him as a humble son of Military Households. It was really unbearable and angry. When Jingzhou wanted to go back, he was persuaded by Xi Chao. Prince of Kuaiji came to explain to Huan Ji in person and severely reprimanded Princess of Xin'an, so the matter was reluctantly settled.
After Kong Wang had a long conversation with Chen Caozhi, his perception of Chen Caozhi completely changed. He admired Chen Caozhi's talents and conduct, and he also expressed his gratitude to the Lu Clan wanted to propose marriage. On the afternoon of the 13th, Lu Qin came to his apartment to invite him to Lu Residence, saying that his father Lu Shi wanted to see Kong Wang.
Kong Wang wanted to politely refuse to go, but after thinking about it for a while, he decided to follow Lu Qin to Hengtang Minister Da Lu Mansion, neither Lu Qin nor He Zhu knew about Kong Wang's visit to Gu Residence last night. Kong Wang only told Lu and He that Chen Caozhi should retreat in the face of difficulties.
When Lu Shi saw Kong Wang, he looked pleasant and talked about the friendship between the Lu and Kong families. Then he changed the subject and began to vehemently reprimand Chen Caozhi, saying that Chen Caozhi was wishful thinking., how can he Lu Clan Lady be worthy of Chen Caozhi? Only a person with the family background and character of Kong Wang's wise nephew can be Lu Weiwei's Ideal Match--
Kong Wang sat attentively with an unmoving expression. After Lu Shi finished speaking eloquently, he said, "Lu Shibo, my nephew thinks that Chen Caozhi's talent and learning are better than his appearance. Jiankang Gentry and Commoners is eager to see him." Chen Caozhi, only for his handsome appearance, but I don't know that Chen Caozhi is more talented than Wang Bi and Ji Kang. Compared with Chen Caozhi, my nephew is much inferior."
Lu Shi and Lu Qin father and son looked at each other. Lu Shi thought that Kong Wang had learned that Lady Lu and Chen Caozhi Comrade E's angry words after entering Beijing were sarcastic, and he quickly comforted him, "Nephew Kong Xian, don't listen to those rumors. The person who came to Beijing with Chen Caozhi is Zhang Mo." Zhang Andao is not the stepmother of Wei Rui, how could I, Lu Clan, agree to marry Wei Rui to Cold Door Chen Caozhi!"
Kong Wang reminded, "Lu Shibo, Qiantang Chen Clan was registered as Gentry Clans, Genealogy Office was registered, and Ministry of Rites was granted land two years ago. He can no longer be called Cold Door."
Lu Shi looked at Kong Wang in surprise and said, "Qiantang Chen Clan, a newcomer Gentry Clans who has no foundation, in my opinion, Four Great Clans of Wu Commandery and Four Clans of Kuaiji, have nothing to do with Cold-Gate Commoner Clans is so different, so it is absolutely impossible for the Chen Clan to marry me, Lu Clan. It's just those Qiao Clans of Southern Crossing who want to humiliate me Jiangdong Gentry Clans, it is really hateful to deliberately create momentum for Chen Caozhi. I know that my nephew Kong is very talented, he can read everything, and he is proficient in Confucianism and Daoism. Why don't my nephew find an opportunity to meet Chen Caozhi talks about mysteries and art and is frustrated. So, let's see how those Beiqians still praise Chen Caozhi. This is nothing more than a loud slap on the faces of those Beiqians. Haha, what do Nephew Kong Xian think?"
Lu Shi saw Kong Wang frowning and said nothing, "Nephew Kong Xian, this is a good opportunity to add glory to my Three Wu Gentry Clans."
Kong Wang was silent for a while and then said, "Good teaching Lu Shibo learned that my nephew said that Chen Caozhi has Wang Bi and Ji Kang's talent is no lie. Last night, my nephew went to visit Chen Caozhi. He had a long talk, covering everything, discussing talents and learning. Compared with Chen Caozhi, my nephew is indeed quite inferior."
Lu Shi and Lu Qin, father and son, were both stunned. Lu Qin said, "Brother Deze, how can Chen Caozhi compare with you!"
Kong Wang bowed deeply and said, "Lu Shibo, Kong Wang never lies, so I'll take my leave."
Lu Shi and Lu Qin sat there blankly, not saying goodbye to Kong Wang. They were inexplicably surprised.
Lu Qin said, "Dad, Kong Deze is still angry. He was disappointed because of the rumors in the market. I'm afraid he won't come to propose marriage to Ruimei in the future. There are He Zhu, Kong Wang has learned from the past, will any of Great Clans's children come back to Lu Residence again? Ruimei's life has been completely delayed by Chen Caozhi."
Lu Shi said bitterly, "Even if we delay, we will never marry Chen Caozhi! I don't believe how knowledgeable a Cold-Gate Commoner Children can be. I'm going to visit Grand Zhongzheng in several states and ask them to strictly assess Chen Caozhi and to lose their face."
On the morning of February 14th, Chen Caozhi and Third Brother Chen Shang visited Regular Mounted Attendant respectively Quan Li and Genealogy Office history Jia Bizhi, had lunch at Jia Bizhi's house and returned to Gu Residence, Chen Caozhi and Gu Kaizhi went to Hengtang's left bank Zhang Residence to visit brothers Zhang Changzong and Zhang Andao.
Zhang Changzong, who holds an important official position Palace Attendant, has been well-known to Chen Caozhi for a long time. When we met today, it turned out that he was a young and talented young man who was extraordinary. He spoke a little bit about mysteries, was good at conferences, and discussed novel things. Zhang Changzong was overjoyed and had a long talk with Chen Caozhi. Zhang Changzong was different from his younger brother Zhang Andao, who was obsessed with landscapes, calligraphy and painting. He was elegant in mystical talks and clear in speech. He was young and early in wisdom. He had shared knowledge with Prince of Taiyuan. Governor of Danyang, the great celebrity Liu Tan visited Fuzhong, Liu Tan emphasized Wang Meng and despised Zhang Ping, sat down, Wang Meng and Liu Tan Speaking clearly, if there is any incomprehension, Zhang Ping points out and judges it from the bottom seat. The words are profound and far-reaching, and everyone is shocked. Liu Tan is extended to sit on the top, and the words are clear to the day, and he becomes famous in one fell swoop. Prince of Kuaiji Sima Yu praised Zhang Ping as "reasonable", which means that no matter how you say it, Zhang Ping is reasonable, and the truth lies entirely on Zhang Ping's side.
When Chen Caozhi was chatting with Zhang Changzong, he had no idea that in the side room of the hall three feet away, a slender and beautiful girl was staring at him through the hanging bamboo curtain with exquisite carvings. Her eyes were full of tears, but her smile was as bright as raining pear tea. Since Shengping, in June of the third year of Qiantang Maple Forest Ferry After saying goodbye, I have never seen Master Chen again. I am haunted by my dreams, my lovesickness is deep in my bones, my muscles are broken into my marrow, and I am integrated into my blood. Seeing you again today is like a dream, and my eyes are blurred by tears. The handsome man in the lacquered crown and gingham clothes is rippling in tears. She hears the clear and charming voice saying the words of Lao and Zhuang. To her, they are like love words, and every word makes her deeply fascinated--
However, separated by a layer of bamboo curtain, only ten steps away, she could not go out and meet Master Chen!
Lady Lu Zhang Wenwan was sitting on the side. Lu Weiwei peeked at Chen Caozhi through the curtain. She looked at Lu Weiwei's tearful look and thought about a Yuefu song she secretly learned to sing when she was a girl:
"Shangxie! I want to know you, and I will live forever. There are no mountains, no mausoleums, no rivers, no thunder in winter, rain and snow in summer, heaven and earth are harmonious, so I dare to be with you!"
Lady Lu Zhang Wenwan thought to herself, Wei Rui, who looks gentle on the outside, is as determined as the woman in this Yuefu song. Can these lovers finally get married?
Chen Caozhi and Zhang Changzong talked about each other and talked for an hour. Chen Caozhi stood up and said goodbye. Zhang Changzong left him for dinner. Chen Caozhi said he had an appointment in advance., before leaving, he glanced at the bamboo curtain in the side room and remembered that when Ding Clan Villa and Chu Wenqian were competing in calligraphy, his sister-in-law Ding Youwei was watching him from behind the curtain, and just now, he felt that gentle gaze again.