Chapter 127 (1/2)
t.i.tle: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir
Chapter: 127 out of 513 - The cla.s.sical scene of a supporting female character framing the female lead (2)
”If I hadn't gone, I wouldn't have known that Wen Wan had been able to enter Tonghua Poetry a.s.sociation because of my older brother. My older brother said that Wen Wan had pleaded with him to go out with her because she was feeling bored and wanted to go out. And, he actually agreed! When they got there, a group of people became utterly attracted to her mediocre beauty and continuously flattered her. They even gave her Qianqian's t.i.tle of most talented woman. Bah! Even a three year old child can write better poems than her!”
Ji Man was slightly surprised. ”It can't be that bad. If Madam wants to obtain the marquis's affection, she shouldn't be acting too outrageously.”
”She probably knows that Tonghao Poetry a.s.sociation is place that doesn't care about etiquette and people can't complain about her behavior,” Errong gloomy said, ”Two years ago, a foreigner came to the imperial court and used poetry to back people into difficult positions. A talented individual from Tonghao Poetry a.s.sociation came and suppressed the other person to the point that he was speechless. While feeling very happy, the emperor bestowed a plaque to Tonghao Poetry a.s.sociation that said, ”Only discussion of poetry is allowed, do not judge people by status.” As long as the people in the group are gathered for a meeting, even married women can attend and talk about poetry with men.”
Ji Man nodded. This allowed this place to be a good breeding ground for scholars.
There were plenty of talented individuals that came from boudoirs, ah. For example, there were poetesses like Li Qingzhao. With a place like Tonghao Poetry a.s.sociation, there naturally would be a place for them to display their talent.
(T/N: Li Qingzhao was a famous Song Dynasty poetess.)
But, why did Wen Wan go there?
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When Marquis Moyu was informed of this new, his expression was calm. Without even raising his head, he went to Jinse's courtyard.
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Two days later, Wen Wan was the one that caved in first. However, she didn't look for the marquis, instead she ordered Jinse to Qiangwei Courtyard.
Jinse was supposedly over a month pregnant, but none of the doctors could confirm her pregnancy yet. Still, backed by the words of a sage monk, she had already been considered pregnant over a month ago even if no one else could tell then either.
Jin Man didn't know what had happened between Wen Wan and Jinse. However, during dinnertime, old madame's personal servant girl, Showu, came to get her. Showu's expression was grave as she said, ”Mistress Sang, something bad happened. Old madame wants everyone to come to the main courtyard.”
Without changing her clothes, Ji Man went to the main courtyard in casual robes. Everyone else had already arrived before her.
With an unyielding expression, Wen Wan was kneeling at old madame's feet.
Ji Man raised her eyebrows and turned around to look, but she didn't see Jinse.
Marquis Moyu was standing by the side. His brow was slightly furrowed, but his expression didn't look too bad. He quietly looked at Wen Wen before asking, ”What happened today? Did you deliberately push Jinse into a wardrobe?”