Capítulo 2223: Chapter 4: Only the Finest Wine
Thus, I sought refuge at Zhongxuan Sheng’s Xia Shan Villa.
Compared to the bustling Yaoguang Alley, and the even more bustling Wu’an Marquis Mansion under construction, this place is much quieter.
Of course, it was also to avoid so aningless entanglents. For instance, the niece of an Imperial Court Adviser, the daughter of the Nine Soldier Commander, the daughter of so minister, or so renowned lady…
Even that Wen Tinglan from the Yan Fu Family had, out of courtesy, organized several poetry gatherings, with many of her close friends present—Heaven help , what does Jiang Wang understand about composing poetry?
Sitting amongst a group of twittering ladies, listening to their elegant words and songs, was more exhausting than hunting down Shang Yanhu…
Beautiful music of string and bamboo instrunts wafted over.
Jiang Wang shook his head lightly in ti with the lody, his brush moving swiftly across the paper.
Needless to say, it must be that new neighbor waking from a hangover, starting another happy day.
Perhaps to honor Upper Minister Yu Liyang’s feelings, although the Qi Army captured the last Emperor of Sumr, Si Cheng, a key part of the tribute ceremony was hastily concluded without humiliating this Daqi Anle Bo.
Even his forr Sumr harem, his Queen, and several of his primary consorts, were safely sent back to his side. The rest were dismissed.
In the history of fallen kings, Si Cheng can be considered to have t a good end.
Of course, a mighty ruler like the current Emperor Qi hardly needed to seek a sense of achievent from this Anle Bo, unlike the long-dead Emperor Xia Xiang, who might have cared more.
To be fair, he was once the Son of Heaven, ruling over vast lands. His taste in music indeed is high.
Though Jiang Wang understood nothing profound, it was pleasing to the ears.
With his neighbor’s music, he leisurely finished writing his letter. With a gentle release, a Yun He flew out the window, soaring into the sky, that weightless heart flying to the Cloud Summit.
It was a beautiful, clear day, perfect for thoughts of An’an.
“I won’t see anyone, I won’t see anyone at all!”
A voice, indulgent, impatient, yet still carrying a certain nobility, shouted: “Co, continue playing the music, continue dancing!”
Jiang Wang felt a sudden urge, rose, and left the study, passing through doors and courtyards, until he opened the main gate.
Sure enough, he saw not far ahead, before a courtyard, stood a man dressed in splendid attire, like a peach blossom.
Once the King Min of the Sumr Country, now an Upper Minister of Qi Country.
He once took the title Peach Blossom Immortal, the most romantic figure of Sumr Country. Post drink, he would casually compose a poem, ranking the thirteen fad mountains of Xia Territory, making others pale in comparison.
The tunes he composed were sung by many.
The feelings he left, inspired the lantations of many ladies.
After the first Qi Xia War, he shook off his old indulgence and strove for progress. As a True Monarch during the age of the Sumr Country’s divine military prowess, he was once the hope for Sumr’s rise.
Such a rosy-lipped, fair-skinned beauty, almost an embodint of Sumr Country’s peak.
Such a person, faced a shut door at Anle Bo’s place.
Jiang Wang’s actions in pushing open the door naturally caught his attention.
He turned around, walking as if in the wind, making the heavenly light flicker.
Truly a blossom-like beauty.
“Yu Shangqing!” Jiang Wang called outright: “Can you drink a cup?”
Qi Country originally had no position of Upper Minister, it was created for Yu Liyang.
The rank was most honorable, and the actual power, though limited, was better than none.
Yu Liyang’s face showed a faint smile: “Yu is naturally luxurious, only drinks fine wine, gathers only with good friends. I wonder what wine Marquis Wu’an has?”
Jiang Wang imdiately turned halfway, making a gesture of invitation: “‘Luming’ from ‘Seeking Forest’!”
“In the wine, Luming, an exquisite choice. Among people, Wu’an, a good friend!” Yu Liyang laughed heartily, sleeves floating gracefully: “This wine is worth drinking!”
How many events in life, await to begin anew.
Such as yesterday, life and death intertwined.
Such as today, spring brews its wine.
A good ti.
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ps:
1, Feudal estates: In ancient China, during the Zhou period, those enfeoffed had governance rights over their estates. After the Qin and Han dynasties, they had only tax rights. The author made adjustnts fit for the Supernatural World in Red Heart’s setting.
2, “Pray do not speak of marquisate, for a General’s success is founded upon the bones of ten thousand.” — Cao Song, “Two Poems on the Ji-Hai Year, Yuan Year of Emperor Xi Zong’s Guangming.”
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