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He never expected that Gu Ming looked so young.

In fact, compared to ordinary people, Gu Ming's age is not considered young, almost fifty.

It's just that because of his cultivation, he looks like he is in his thirties, a little less immature than before, and a little more mature and wise.

However, there is no time in practice, and age is almost meaningless to Gu Ming.

And Qing Xuzi, who is known as the master of painting, also has a complicated expression...

In fact, Qing Xuzi himself is also a cultivator, so he has seen a bit of arrogance, neither Bai Suzhen nor Gu Ming are ordinary people.

It's just that what he can't figure out is that Gu Ming looks extraordinary and elegant, and Bai Suzhen also looks light and untouched, and doesn't eat the fireworks of the world.

The two of them don't look like people who are greedy for the glory of the world, so why are they so high-profile, deliberately showing their superiority?

How could he have guessed that Gu Ming was actually planning a big game of chess?

After some courtesy, all the people sat down one after another.

Among the guests, most of them have only heard about Gu Ming's deeds, but have not seen it with their own eyes, so there are naturally some who are not convinced.

As soon as he sat down, a man named Lei Jun spoke up first: "I heard that Mr. Gu is proficient in rhythm, poetry, calligraphy, and painting, which few people can match nowadays.

However, I am a little curious. Since ancient times, sages have emerged in large numbers. Although they cover a wide range of subjects, most of them are specialized. After all, a person's energy is limited.

As the saying goes, there are many arts but not specialization. I don’t know, sir...how can I have any insights? "

This is a question with an ulterior motive.

If Gu Ming's answer is vague, it means that he has no real skills.

If the words are sharp, boasting that you have energy and the ability to combine multiple skills in one body, wouldn't it be trampled on all the people present?

Therefore, without waiting for Gu Ming to answer, Yu Jingtong couldn't help but angrily said: "Brother Lei, you..."

"Mr. Yu, it's okay!"

Gu Ming had already guessed such a result, and couldn't help but waved his hand with a smile.

After all, in a place full of talents like Chang'an City, it is very difficult for one person to gain a little fame.

As for him, he became famous in Chang'an City in just over ten days, which is quite like a nouveau riche. It is reasonable for some people to dissatisfy.

"Brother Lei, right? Excuse me, have you read the Four Books and Five Classics?"

Then, Gu Ming asked Lei Jun again.

Hearing this, Lei Jun couldn't help but turn black with anger: "You...are you humiliating me?"

The Four Books and Five Classics are the foundation of a scholar, let alone a celebrity.Gu Ming asked, Lei Jun was of course very angry.

"Brother Lei, don't be angry, there is a reason for me to ask such a question.

Since Brother Lei answered this way, he must have read it.However, according to Brother Lei, why not just read one of them, chew it over and over again, and comprehend its essence, why bother to read more of the other ones?

Not to mention anything else, just take the Book of Changes as an example, many people spend their entire lives unable to comprehend one or two of them.

Dare to ask Brother Lei, is the Book of Changes alone, has Brother Lei already mastered it, and draw inferences from one instance? "

This question immediately made Lei Jun sweat profusely, and he was stunned on the spot, not knowing how to answer.

If he answered yes... I am afraid that no one present will be convinced or believe it.After all, the Book of Changes is too mysterious, and since ancient times, I am afraid that few people have been able to master it and draw inferences from one instance.

If he answered no...wouldn't he have slapped himself?

According to his own single-minded theory, you haven't figured out any of them, and you still have the energy to read other books?

"Hahaha, Mr. Gu is really eloquent... In fact, Brother Lei is just saying it casually, and there is no malice, right Brother Lei?"

Master Xia Hou didn't want to make the scene tense, so he hurried out to play haha.

The muscles on Lei Jun's face trembled a few times, and finally he smiled embarrassingly: "That's right, that's right, let me just say it by the way, and I hope you don't mind."

Gu Ming arched his hands and said: "Hehe, it's okay, it's a party, it's harmless for everyone to communicate with each other."

At this time, another person rolled his eyes and said to Lord Ji: "I heard that there is a singer named Linglong in the mansion of Lord Ji. She is born with soft bones and can dance impromptu no matter what kind of music. I don't know Can master Ji Hou let everyone appreciate Miss Linglong's wonderful dance?"

"This……"

What kind of person is Ji Houye?

It wasn't that he was reluctant, but that he guessed that the other party wanted to take the opportunity to test Gu Ming.

So, intentionally or unintentionally, he glanced at Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng nodded slightly.

To put it bluntly, he and Li Chunfeng came here because they were ordered to secretly observe Gu Ming to see if there was indeed a genius.

And these, how could Gu Ming not guess?

With the identities of Wei Zheng and Li Chunfeng, how could it be possible to easily attend such gatherings?

Its purpose is self-evident.

For Gu Ming, this is a good thing.

Although he never thought of being an official in this world, if he wanted to open up the situation quickly, he would not be able to do without the strong support of today's world.

Therefore, Gu Ming will still enter the palace sooner or later.

Even if you don't become an official, you still have to convey some ideas in front of the emperor, so that you can get twice the result with half the effort.

"Hehe, since everyone is somewhat elegant, if you don't do it this time, it will be a bit petty.

Come, Miss Linglong. "

"Yes, my lord!"

Not long after, a graceful woman dressed in purple gauze came over.

"Little girl Linglong is so polite!"

Because there were so many people present, it was impossible for Linglong to salute one by one, so they could only salute in unison.

"Miss Linglong, everyone wants to see your wonderful dancing posture, how about dancing to a song live?"

"This is the little girl's Rong Rong."

"Hahaha, okay, then..."

"Master Ji, it's rare to see Linglong dancing in the world, so it's natural to have a good song...

How about... isn't Mr. Gu good at poetry and rhythm?Why not add to the fun? "

Sure enough, someone made a suggestion on the spot.

Master Ji waved his hand: "How can this be done? Mr. Gu is a distinguished guest today..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Ming got up and said, "It's okay, it must be a pleasure to have the honor to cooperate with Miss Linglong. If Miss Linglong doesn't mind it, how about I play a song for her?"

Linglong turned sideways and gave a blessing, and lightly parted her red lips, saying: "It's the little girl's honor to be favored by the young master, I'm afraid the little girl's dancing posture won't catch the young master's eyes..."

"Hehe, Miss Linglong is too modest."

"Hahaha, you two don't need to be humble. You two are talented and beautiful. One plays the piano and the other dances. There will be a good story. Come and prepare the piano."

"Yes!"

Everything was ready, Gu Ming sat cross-legged, adjusted the strings, then glanced at Linglong and said: "Okay Linglong girl, I'm going to start playing next."

"There is Mr. Lao."

"Clearly..."

First, there was a string sound like flowing water.

Then the rhythm slowed down, like a breeze blowing across the lake, gradually creating ripples...

Almost at the same time as the sound of the strings sounded, Linglong also began to dance lightly.

It has to be said that this is a woman who was born to dance.

She is not the kind of weak skinny beauty, and the people of Tang Dynasty do not regard skinny beauty as beauty.

Men are strong and women are equal, this is beauty.

The two hadn't rehearsed beforehand, but Linglong could dance to the beat as soon as she heard the chords, like a fluttering butterfly.

The cloud sleeves flutter and the blue hair flutters, just like a fairy dancing in the clouds.

Even Bai Suzhen was a little fascinated.

Not long after, Gu Ming began to sing loudly while stroking the strings:

"The blue sky, the yellow leaves, the autumn colors are rolling, and the cold smoke is green on the waves.

The mountains reflect the setting sun and the sky receives water, the grass is ruthless, and it is even outside the setting sun.

The soul of the country is gloomy, the thoughts of chasing travels, every night except, good dreams keep people sleeping.

Mingyue Tower sits and leans alone, drinking wine into sorrow, turning into tears of lovesickness..."

Lyrics, music, and dance, at this moment, can be said to have reached a realm of harmony between man and nature, and they are indispensable.

The people present, even those who had intended to make things difficult for Gu Ming before, lost their minds at this moment... They were completely immersed in this distant realm.

The clouds in the sky stopped moving.

The birds in the garden stopped singing.

For fear of disturbing the fairy music in this world.

In the beautiful words and rhythm, Linglong has also performed at an extraordinary level, and seems to be integrated with the words and the song.

When the song ended, Qing Xuzi couldn't help muttering: "It's enough to hear this song and enjoy this dance in a lifetime!"

"Okay, sir is really versatile and amazing!"

Wei Zheng, who was rarely praised, even raised his palm.

Who knows Wei Zheng's temper?Even the emperor often contradicts, and there are very few people in the world who can get his praise.

For a moment, there was thunderous applause, mixed with various compliments.

After the banquet, Gu Ming's kindness could not be dismissed. At the request of Lord Ji, he made a painting on the empty wall of the Peony Garden and accompanied it with a poem.

This painting once again shocked the audience.

This was done on the spot, and it was painted on the wall, so it was naturally more difficult.

However, Gu Ming was relaxed and freehand, and completed a traditional landscape painting in just one stick of incense.

Standing in front of the painting, one can feel a gust of wind coming from the valley, and seem to be able to faintly feel the distant artistic conception, as well as the fragrance of birds and flowers.

Even Qing Xuzi stood in front of the painting in a daze, and finally bowed to Gu Ming sincerely: "It's better to be poor than sir!"

In the past, there was the world-recognized book sage, Yan Gong, who frankly admitted that he was not as good as Gu Ming in person, and now there is Qing Xuzi, a master of Danqing, willing to bow down.

Now, Gu Ming's reputation climbed to a new peak.

Yu Jingtong, Yan Gong, and Qing Xuzi are not only famous people in Chang'an City, but also famous people in the Tang Dynasty.

All three of them think they are inferior to Gu Ming, so it can't be that they are self-effacing, right?

To reach their current status, they must cherish their reputation very much, so how can they easily be inferior to others?

The only possibility is that the three of them are really convinced.

What kind of a strange person is such a person?

After this gathering, Gu Ming's name even flew out of Chang'an and spread across the country...

……

that night.

Haoyue is in the sky.

Gu Ming stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back and looked up at the starry sky.

"What's on your mind, son?"

Seeing Gu Ming standing there for a long time, Bai Suzhen couldn't help but stepped forward to ask.

"Hehe, not at all, it's just... I'm afraid there will be a distinguished guest coming to the door tomorrow."

"Honored guest?" Bai Suzhen frowned slightly: "For Young Master, what kind of person can be regarded as an honored guest?"