Farming and reading family

After thinking about it over and over again, Gao E still didn't plan to make money from the Yaji.

This was the first time that the Qingtan Yaji was held. Although she didn't know why it attracted so many people, she didn't want anything to go wrong because of money in the first year.

After dealing with Tang Mingde's matter, Gao E went back to find Ji Qiuniang, but did not see her. After asking the servants in Yueyuan, she learned that she had gone to play leaf games with the eldest princess.

She thought Ji Qiuniang really dared to go look for him.

What was she thinking?

Does she know that the person is the eldest princess?

No matter what Ji Qiuniang thought, Gao E had no intention of showing up to the eldest princess, and was worried that something might happen to Ji Qiuniang, so she waited at Jin Ruyi's residence.

As it was getting dark, a maid came from the eldest princess's side and invited Gao E to come over for dinner.

Gao E saw that she couldn't escape, so she had to go ahead.

As soon as I reached the door, I heard hearty laughter coming from inside the house. It seemed that they were getting along well.

"Master, Gao is here." The maid bowed and retreated.

The princess looked at Gao E. She was just a country woman, but she seemed quite steady. "Qiu Niang said your family is planning to hold a Qingtan Elegant Gathering?"

"Yes." Gao E nodded.

"This is the first time I've heard of a poor farming family holding an elegant gathering." The eldest princess sneered.

Ji Qiuniang, who was standing nearby, was somewhat displeased by her attitude. "A mountain of knowledge is not the path to wealth and glory; a clear breeze and bright moon create poetry in their own right. Are you looking down on our humble peasant family?"

When Gao E heard Ji Qiuniang say this, she probably didn't know the eldest princess's identity, otherwise she wouldn't be so arrogant.

The princess was not angry when she heard Ji Qiuniang say this: "The breeze and the bright moon can make poetry, but those men can't tolerate you."

Ji Qiuniang disdainfully said: "I stand on my own in the world, why do I need their tolerance?"

Gao E listened to their conversation and it seemed that they were in conflict with each other.

The princess nodded. "That's quite true." She looked at Gao E and asked, "What do you think?"

"Mr. Ji's words certainly make sense." Gao E nodded. "Now that poor peasant families can hold elegant gatherings, it shows that literary culture is flourishing, which is a good thing."

Ji Qiuniang looked at Gao E, and she felt that Gao E was suspected of flattery.

The eldest princess laughed and said, "Now that you mention it, I'd like to see how your elegant gathering turns out."

Gao E wanted the eldest princess to participate to increase her popularity.

But he was also worried that the eldest princess would start mocking him. From what she said, it seemed that she was very disdainful of their gathering.

"All those invited this time are extremely talented. If I have to go at the last minute, I'm afraid..." Gao E wanted to refuse.

"Do you think I'm not qualified to participate?" The eldest princess' tone turned cold.

"Those literary gatherings are actually not very interesting. If you want to go, you can go with me." Ji Qiuniang agreed directly.

Gao E looked at Ji Qiuniang: Don’t you know that guests should not bring guests?

The princess didn't argue with Gao E and turned to look at Ji Qiuniang: "Then it's settled."

"Don't blame her. She can't participate either." Ji Qiuniang explained for Gao E.

Gao E smiled apologetically.

"Then she can't interrupt us when we talk, so it's better not to stay here and be embarrassed." The eldest princess didn't look at Gao E.

"The guest is right." Gao E nodded. "Enjoy your meal." She said and left.

Ji Qiuniang thought Gao E would be able to chat with them, so she suggested that Gao E come. Why is Gao E's attitude like this?

Gao E walked out of the eldest princess's room and breathed a sigh of relief. She felt the eldest princess's mood swings from close range. Only someone like Ji Qiuniang who knew nothing would dare to do that.

It looks like I can only stay in Yueyuan today.

She returned to Jin Ruyi's residence and saw Tang Song waiting there.

"Is there something wrong, Mr. Tang?" Gao E saw that Tang Song looked conflicted.

Tang Song bowed and said, "Then Ji Qiuniang must attend the Qingtan Elegant Gathering?"

"Yes." Gao E said firmly.

"If this is true, I'm worried that it will cause dissatisfaction among many people and cause chaos," Tang Song worried.

Gao E could see it without Tang Song saying anything.

The key point is that she was invited by Du Weiqing, so she couldn't say anything.

One was brought back by Chen Ke. Chen Ke brought back four people in total. If she drove away another one, it would be too embarrassing for Chen Ke.

Also, she was selfish and wanted Ji Qiuniang to stay.

"There's no first in literature, and no second in martial arts. It's a good thing for everyone to express their opinions." Gao E prevaricated, "Mr. Tang, don't worry too much. Mr. Du will come back and mediate when the time comes."

Nonsense, now Ji Qiuniang has invited the eldest princess, how can she stop Ji Qiuniang from going.

Tang Song looked embarrassed, but since he wasn't the host, he could only nod helplessly: "I know it's not easy for you to hold an elegant gathering, and I don't want anything to happen to you."

He was being too soft-hearted. The Chen family had taken good care of him during this period, so he couldn't say anything too much.

"Thank you, Mr. Tang, for the reminder." Gao E nodded.

Seeing Gao E like this, Tang Song had no choice but to leave.

Gao E returned to her room and felt a headache. Suddenly she remembered that she didn't see Ye Linchuan when she went to the eldest princess's place today. Could it be that the eldest princess got tired of playing so quickly?

She just thought about it for a moment and asked Yueyuan's staff to prepare food for him.

As a result, Xu Boyan came as soon as the food was served.

"Master Xu, has he not eaten yet?" Gao E saw Xu Boyan looking at the food on the table.

"You can eat some more." Xu Boyan said as he sat down.

Lianxin had no choice but to stand up.

"Lianxin, go to the kitchen and eat whatever you want." Gao E looked at Lianxin. The food on the table was not enough for her.

Lianxin nodded and left.

"I heard that Lord Xu hosted a banquet for the literati who came to attend the elegant gathering last night." Gao E mentioned this matter.

"Yeah." Xu Boyan picked up the chopsticks and started eating.

"No matter what Lord Xu's purpose is, can you wait until our gathering is successfully concluded?" Gao E looked at Xu Boyan.

"There's no real purpose. They're all celebrities, and when they come to He County, I should show some hospitality." Xu Boyan said simply.

There is no way Gao E would believe him.

"Did that fat guy not bother you again today?" Xu Boyan mentioned Tang Mingde.

"No." Gao E suddenly remembered, "He actually wanted to find someone who would organize an elegant gathering, saying it could make money. Can organizing an elegant gathering make money?"

Xu Boyan laughed when he heard Gao E ask this: "That depends on what kind of gathering it is. If it's a well-known one, some people would spend a fortune just to get in."

Gao E thought, is this the registration fee?

"Who would be such a sucker?" Gao E didn't believe it.

"Some merchants want to make friends with scholars. In such occasions, scholars can't get angry." Xu Boyan said and laughed. "You don't know this, do you?"

How could Gao E know?

It seems that she is too pure and doesn't know the tricks played by city people.

"Why do merchants want to make friends with scholars?" Gao E was puzzled.

"Those literati are first and foremost famous, and those businessmen are trying to gain some fame. If some of the literati enter the officialdom and rise to prominence in the future, then this friendship will be invaluable and may even save their lives." Xu Boyan explained to Gao E seriously.