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[The Rise of Ning]

[Episode 15]

Madam Lin is taking more and more interest

in the affairs of the household.

She had just left Yining's place,

before

coming straight to me.

This isn't her being attentive.

She must have been

instigated by someone else.

Did you hear how she spoke just now?

So rehearsed and polished.

It was clearly beyond her capabilities.

Seventh Miss seems genuinely concerned about

that person from Jimo Pavilion.

She even eagerly came

to beg you, Old Madam,

to include him in the family pedigree.

Yining is a good child.

Once she approves of someone,

she will do everything in her power

to help him.

As for this literary contest banquet,

she and that person from Jimo Pavilion

seem to be on the same page about it.

If you're willing to lend me a hand

to reestablish the literary contest banquet,

I promise I won't let you down.

I'll restore the Luo family's prosperity.

By then, we need not worry

about my father's side of things.

That person from Jimo Pavilion,

his confident demeanor

it's just like the old master's

from years ago.

I just don't know

if he has real skills.

How about this?

Go make arrangements

for me to visit the Sun's Mansion

tomorrow.

Yes, Madam.

Your Lordship.

Any unusual activity at the Luo's Mansion?

No suspicious individuals entered or left the Luo's Mansion.

What about Luo Shenyuan?

In recent days,

he's been frequenting bookstores.

Our people have been following him.

Nothing unusual to report.

Bookstores?

What's he doing at the bookstores?

We've looked into it.

He's just buying books and such.

It seems the imperial examination is approaching,

so he's cramming at the last minute.

The essence of literary creation lies in naturalness.

It springs from emotions

and is expressed through the tip of the brush.

Marvelous, marvelous!

Sir,

are you alright?

Please be careful, sir.

I'm so sorry, old sir.

Are you okay?

I'm fine, I'm fine.

The book didn't hit you just now, did it?

As the ancients said, "Books are like medicine."

Reading them well can cure ignorance.

Being hit by a book is no harm.

At such a young age,

you're reading this "Kuxin Zhai" anthology?

Reading knows no age limit.

It's a matter of personal interest.

But since the Western Han Dynasty,

this book has fallen into obscurity.

Nowadays, few scholars

are even aware of its existence.

Pearls hide in the vast sea,

yet those who recognize treasures seek them out.

The writings in this book

are vigorous, fresh, and naturally expressed.

Compared to today's flowery and imitative works,

they are far superior.

If you're well, sir,

I shall take my leave now.

Today's young people

are not all vulgar after all.

This medicine will definitely work. Yixiu,

let's hurry...

Yixiu?

Excuse me.

Yixiu, I said we're out for a walk.

You're eating again?

I'm not even on a diet.

What's wrong with eating a little more?

Do you want to be

scolded by your mother again when you go back?

Boss, we don't want this anymore.

Young sir.

No refunds.

No refunds.

I've already paid for it.

We don't want the money back either, okay?

Alright, alright.

Let's go, let's go home.

It's not that I won't let you eat.

On this trip,

you've already had roasted lamb leg,

baked flatbread, and sweet persimmons.

If you eat more, you'll get indigestion again.

Then your stomach will be upset,

and I'll have to get medicine for you again.

Then take me out again next time.

No problem.

Young lady, young lady!

Me?

Yes, yes, come here, come here.

What is it?

Come.

Please, have some.

It's free, take it.

This... this...

Young lady, come here, come here.

Here, take this.

Try it, it's delicious.

Go ahead, eat it.

Who sent you here?

No one.

You...

You're eating something from an unknown source?

Let's go.

Why are you

sneaking around in my room?

You came back at this very moment.

What an expert at catching me.

You...

What are you mumbling about?

Nothing.

Well, didn't you

sprain something at the estate the other day?

I got some medicine for you.

It'll help.

Where is it?

It's in the room.

You know...

If you put half as much effort

into your studies...

Sister, I know I was wrong.

I shouldn't have talked back to you.

Please don't be angry anymore.

It's not good for your health.

You think I want to nag you

all day long

to no end?

It's all because I have a loose tongue.

It's my fault.

Don't worry.

I will definitely

prepare well for the imperial examination.

Really?

Really. I will certainly do my best.

See?

You've come to understand this on your own.

Isn't that nice?

Our parents are still counting on you.

Sister,

I just got back

and I'm really hungry.

I left you your favorite

perch soup in the kitchen.

Hurry up and go have it.

After you finish, review your lessons well.

[Luo's Mansion]

Hosting the literary contest banquet again

is a big event for our Luo family.

Fortunately,

Mr. Sun also wants to meet

the talented young people.

He's doing me a favor

by agreeing to attend the event.

Mother,

it's been many years since our Luo family

has hosted such a grand banquet.

I remember

when Father was still alive,

our Luo family

was so prestigious.

Now that we're hosting this grand banquet again,

it's all thanks to Mother's influence

for successfully inviting the Imperial Tutor.

Yes, it's all thanks to Mother.

Chengzhang,

you need to go and invite

the other famous scholars and talents quickly.

This matter requires your personal attention.

Mother, please rest assured.

Mother,

I have something

I'd like to ask your permission for.

Can we bring out Father's collection of books and classics

for display

so the guests can have a good look at them?

It will also showcase

our Luo family's century-old heritage.

That's a great idea!

Quickly arrange for someone

to decorate the Jingxin Lake.

It's very peaceful there.

When your father was alive,

he loved to read there.

Display all of his treasured collections

there for everyone to see.

Yes, Mother.

As for the proceedings and banquet arrangements in the mansion,

you two will be in charge.

-Mother, rest assured. -Mother, rest assured.

Mother, there's no need to worry.

As long as Mr. Sun attends,

the famous scholars and talents in the city

will surely rush to attend.

This literary contest banquet

will certainly be a lively affair.

Shanyuan, Xuanyuan,

in this literary contest banquet,

you must win first place.

Otherwise, all my efforts will be in vain.

-Yes, I will. -Yes, I will.

Ladies,

you'll also have a chance to showcase your talents.

Yu and Xiu's guzheng and pipa skills

are already quite presentable.

As for Lian, needless to say,

she excels in all four arts.

Yining

is also good at calligraphy, painting, and paper-cutting.

Who knows?

This event might even lead to

a match between a talented scholar and a beautiful lady.

[Danhua Garden]

Madam,

the second household now only has Xuan left.

That Madam Lin

has always disliked the Lotus Pavilion.

Why did she persuade the old madam

to host such a literary banquet?

And the old madam actually listened to her.

I was just thinking of finding a renowned teacher for Shan.

This literary contest banquet is a good opportunity.

But even if Shan doesn't come out first

in the literary contest banquet,

we absolutely cannot

let the Lotus Pavilion take it.

In this capital city,

there are many talented scholars gathered.

To truly win the first prize

is not that easy.

In my opinion,

that Young Master from the Lotus Pavilion

has limited grace and manners.

He will struggle to reach the heights of elegance.

If the eldest son were still here,

the son of a concubine would

never get the chance to try.

Let's just focus on

our own matters.

Yes.

[Jimo Pavilion]

Third Brother.

Tomorrow is the literary contest banquet.

Are you confident?

I heard that Luo Shanyuan from the first household

has invited several famous scholars

for tomorrow

to ghostwrite poems for him

and wow the crowd.

Luo Xuanyuan

is also studying diligently day and night.

I have my own strategy for tomorrow.

However,

I have another

more important matter at hand.

You mean

escorting your senior out of the mansion?

Tomorrow, with people coming in and out of the mansion,

it's the best opportunity to escort him out.

Also,

I need to borrow someone from you.

Who?

Your Lordship, you're finally back.

The Emperor summoned me unexpectedly this morning.

I thought I wouldn't return until the afternoon.

What's the matter?

Is there any unusual activity at the Luo's Mansion?

These past few days, the Luo family

has been surrounded tightly by our men,

Chen Daoyan couldn't possibly have left.

However,

the Luo family is hosting a literary contest banquet today.

There will be many people and it will be chaotic.

I suspect

they will definitely seize this opportunity

to send Chen Daoyan away.

I've heard about the literary contest banquet.

I've already instructed Cheng Lang beforehand

to go to the Luo's Mansion and join the festivities.

This way, he can keep an eye on Luo Shenyuan for me.

Your Lordship is wise.

I have also arranged for men

to be stationed around the Luo's Mansion.

I heard that for this literary contest banquet,

the Luo family has even managed

to invite Sun Jie.

Yes.

Because of this,

most of the renowned scholars in the city

have gathered at the Luo's Mansion.

For the sake of Chen Daoyan,

they've put on such a grand show.

I must say, I'm impressed.

Well, never mind.

Since Sun Jie is the imperial tutor,

this is a good opportunity.

I also want to pay a personal visit.

[Luo Shenyuan]

[Luo's Mansion]

[Beautiful Spring Scenery]

Please come in, please come in.

Registrar Luo.

Welcome, welcome.

There's no such thing as a good banquet.

I might as well start my own little feast.

Miss Lamb.

Come quickly.

Hurry, hurry.

Don't let anyone see me.

Miss Lamb.

What?

I am the Sixth Miss of the Luo family.

You...

Sixth Miss.

You're the one from Liuhe Tavern that day,

aren't you?

It seems I'm quite fated to meet you, Sixth Miss.

This is...

This is tile-roasted meat.

From the roasting to the seasoning,

I've done it all myself.

It's really good.

Would you like to try some?

Alright.

Here, here.

This meat, after being thinly sliced,

is roasted and then dipped in that sauce.

The taste is simply exquisite.

It's delicious, isn't it?

It's delicious.

Well,

would you like some fruit

and pastries too?

I got these from there.

Listen to this sound.

You scoundrel!

How dare you come to the Luo's Mansion?

How did you get in?

I...

I don't care who you are.

How could you be so presumptuous

to come here

and be alone with a young lady?

Indeed, I have been too forward.

The literary contest banquet is about to begin.

Let's go.

But my meat...

No, no, we can't waste it.

Come on, come on.

Have a bite.

Is this not cooked?

Um, Lian Hong,

quickly help me clean up.

Don't let my mother find out.

Let's go, let's go.

Come on, come on.

Be careful.

Young Master.

Young Master, so you're here.

The literary contest banquet is about to start, right?

Yes.

Let's go.

[Noble Character]

Please come in.

Please sit here.

You're about to perform soon.

Where did you rush off to?

I'm sorry, Mother.

I wasn't feeling well earlier.

Yixiu has been feeling unwell

since waking up early today,

but she still insists on coming.

Is everything alright?

It's fine, Mother. Don't worry.

What's wrong?

Come.

Shenyuan,

how have you been?

Young Master Chen,

I didn't expect to see you at the literary contest banquet.

I have no interest in composing or competing in poetry.

However,

the spring scenery is beautiful

and perfect for flower viewing.

Shenyuan, shall we go together?

The banquet hall is this way. Please.

Third Young Master Cheng

has Luo Shenyuan under close surveillance.

We've also had someone report that

Luo Shenyuan's personal servant

has indeed shown some unusual activity.

We've already sent someone to follow him.

Now that the fish has surfaced,

it's time to cast the net.

Yes, sir.

Greetings, Your Lordship.

There's a literature gathering at the residence today.

To what do we owe the honor

of Your Lordship's visit?

Although I come from a military background,

I also admire the elegance of literature and arts.

Well...

What's wrong?

Is His Lordship not welcomed here?

No, no, of course not!

I will notify

our Second Master and Old Madam

to welcome...

That won't be necessary.

But...

Madam,

the ladies may begin.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Today, the talented scholars of the capital have gathered.

It's the perfect opportunity for you

to showcase your talents.

Don't be nervous.

You've been studying the pipa since childhood.

Your skill is among the best

in the entire capital.

Go with confidence.

Hurry along now.

Your Lordship.

Daughter-in-law,

do you remember

the eldest son of the Liu family

I mentioned to you before?

Today, Madam Liu

has brought her eldest son here.

I just went to take a look on your behalf.

His character and appearance are both excellent.

He's about to take the provincial examination soon.

Why don't we take this opportunity today

for you to meet with Madam Liu?

Since he's about to take the provincial examination,

discussing marriage at this time

might affect

Young Master Liu's performance.

Yiyu is still young.

There's no rush.

We might as well wait and see.

Chen Daoyan.

His Lordship has already anticipated

that you would take this chance to escape the Luo's Mansion.

Surrender now!

Who are you?

I...

Commander Ye, there's a misunderstanding.

This man is a doctor from the clinic.

A maid in the household is unwell.

Madam was merciful

and allowed him to visit early this morning

to take a look.

A doctor?

Then why is he sneaking around

and wearing a scholar's clothes?

He specializes in treating women's private ailments.

There are many distinguished guests today.

We feared it might affect the reputation of the household.

So he had to be discreet, right?

You're still lying to me!

Where is Chen Daoyan?

Tell me!

Commander Ye,

I don't know

what you're talking about.

Today's literary contest banquet is full of distinguished guests.

If any trouble were to break out,

I couldn't bear the responsibility at all,

Commander Ye.

[Brush and Ink]

[Noble Character]

Cheng, this way.

Where the strings resonate and fingers pause,

a myriad of emotions unfold.

Last time I visited the Luo's Mansion,

I didn't know that Yiyu

possessed such skill with the zither.

Cheng,

knowing you were coming today,

my brother and I

had been waiting at the entrance to welcome you.

Yet we didn't see you for quite some time.

My apologies, gentlemen.

I ran into Shenyuan on the way,

so we came together.

As if he has any right to attend.

Let's listen to the music first.

This pipa is played quite well too,

complementing the guzheng beautifully.

Sixth Sister,

are you feeling unwell?

My stomach hurts.

Go check on her.

Seventh Sister, take her spot.

I don't know how.

I only know how to play one song.

It's alright, just play it.

I'll follow your pipa.

How could this be?

Other ladies learn to play

"The Spring Snow" and "Blooming Flowers and Full Moon."

But you

insist on learning this from me.

I like "Hero's End" and "The Conqueror Unarms"

more.

Does it sound that bad?

When others play,

it sounds like big and small pearls falling onto a jade plate.

Yours sounds like plucking cotton with every note.

This "Hero's End"

truly sounds desolate to the ear.

You...

Never mind.

This piece is quite difficult to master.

Once I've finished my important matters,

I'll teach you daily.

I won't wait.

I want to learn now.

Wang, you're here. Please, come in.

Second Master.

Mr. Lu has arrived.

Your Lordship.

Your Lordship, I pay my respects.

Your Lordship.

I wasn't aware Your Lordship was coming in person.

I apologize for not greeting you from afar.

Your Lordship, if you had informed me earlier,

I would have welcomed you at the entrance.

Yiyu!

Nice!

This "The Conqueror Unarms"

is indeed played quite well.

Your Lordship.

Your Lordship, why don't you

please go over there?

Marquis Lu.

So impetuous.

This is where the ladies play the zither.

Please take a seat in the banquet area.

Yes, Your Lordship.

After all, men and women should be separate.

Move aside.

Seventh Miss, how do you know how to play this piece?

"The Conqueror Unarms" is a famous pipa piece.

Music lovers all like it.

It's not surprising that Seventh Miss

can play this piece.

Your Lordship, we are honored

by your presence today.

Your Lordship, may I know if

you're here to attend the banquet

or for official business?

If you are a guest of the Luo's Mansion,

please take a seat over there.

If it's official business,

then please present your official documents.

Our entire Luo family

will fully cooperate.

Old Madam,

I came here

just to ask Seventh Miss a few questions.

Seventh Miss, you...

Your Lordship,

my granddaughter has no connection with you.

Please conduct yourself with propriety.

Our Luo family,

though not as illustrious as your noble house,

is nonetheless

a respectable family of scholars.

Go get that bandaged.

Your Lordship,

please take the seat of honor.

Mr. Sun has arrived.

Greetings, Mr. Sun.

Please, no need for formalities.

Your Lordship, I'll go greet the guests.

Mr. Sun, it's an honor to have you here.

I, Chengzhang, am truly fortunate.

You're too kind, Registrar Luo.

Mr. Sun, it's a pleasure to meet you.

Marquis Lu, you're the commander of the Imperial City Guard.

You're well-versed in military strategy and skilled in horseback archery,

and your martial arts are exceptional.

Do you also have an interest in literature?

Mr. Sun, you flatter me.

I am but a simple warrior.

I'm just

here to join in the festivities.

Just now,

I really shouldn't have played "The Conqueror Unarms."

Did I hurt you, Miss?

If only Qingqu were here.

I wonder

how Qingqu is doing now.

Hurry up, push it in quickly.

Unload the goods first

and put them in the side room in the inner chambers.

I still need to arrange the return gifts

for the guests according to the guest list.

After the banquet,

Eldest Madam and Seventh Miss

will inspect them one by one.

Yes.

Mr. Sun, you're a great scholar of our time

and hold the esteemed position of Imperial Tutor.

To have you grace the Luo family with your teachings

is truly a blessing beyond measure.

You flatter me.

Mr. Sun, please take the seat of honor.

Let's sit together.

After you.

Alright.

Marquis Lu, please.

Registrar Luo,

your father and I

met at the literary contest banquet.

I had the fortune to witness the flourishing scene

of a hundred schools of thought contending in the literary world.

Now that Wenzhai has passed away,

it's truly a rare occasion for the Luo Family

to host the literary contest banquet again.

You're too kind.

Then today, I humbly request your guidance, sir.

Let's get down to business.

Since this is a literary contest banquet,

there should naturally be a theme.

I wonder if any of you present

have any suggestions?

Marquis Lu?

I came here this time

primarily to seek talents.

How about this, Mr. Sun?

We're here to seek capable individuals for the court.

All the talented scholars have studied hard since childhood,

also to seek the way in their hearts.

Why don't we use the word "seek" as the theme?

What do you think, Mr. Sun?

"Seek."

What an excellent theme!

The road ahead is long,

I shall search high and low.

Gentlemen,

the subject matter is not limited.

Poems, lyrics, and prose are all acceptable.

You have half an hour.

Please begin.

[Upright and Resilient]

Gentlemen.

Half an hour has passed.

How is it?

Since this is the Luo family's home turf,

then

let the young gentlemen of the Luo family go first.

Shanyuan,

you're the eldest,

you go first.

Rustling reeds in autumn by the river,

stirring up much sorrow.

A setting sun halfway down the pole, two lines of geese,

a lone flat-bottomed boat.

The wording is indeed well-crafted,

but it's midsummer now.

Where did the autumn sentiment come from?

Forcing melancholy to compose new verses,

this won't do.

You didn't use the word "seek"

nor incorporate its meaning.

You've gone off-topic.

Step down.

Xuanyuan, you're up.

Hands resting on the railing.

A hundred years feels like a dream.

Days and months fly by like an arrow.

The first half is not bad.

Xuanyuan, don't be nervous. Continue.

Hands resting on the railing.

A hundred years feels like a dream.

Days and months fly by like an arrow.

Remembering the past, pondering the present,

a thousand people...

A thousand people...

Xuanyuan!

I'm sorry you had to see this, Sir.

Mother,

I'm ashamed.

I failed to guide Shan properly.

Grandmother,

Xuan was just too tired.

He usually writes very well.

Could we

wait until he wakes up

and give him another chance?

What's the use of talking about this now?

Today, the Luo family's reputation

is likely doomed.

Don't worry, Registrar Luo.

Your son must have studied day and night for this

and overexerted himself.

Registrar Luo,

your son

is getting stage fright like this.

I'm afraid Old Master Luo's literary legacy

is lacking a successor.

This concerns the Luo family's century-old reputation.

Your Lordship, how can you be so hasty

and jump to conclusions?

Luo Shenyuan.

You even failed to attend the family school.

You have no place to speak here.

Sit down now!

Hold on.

Is he

also a son of the Luo family?

He...

He is the Third Young Master of the Luo family,

Luo Shenyuan.

Greetings, Mr. Sun.

Yining,

as a young lady,

what are you doing out here?

Father,

I have something that must be said.

Since this is a literary contest banquet,

it should be open to all

heroes regardless of their origins,

and talents regardless of their backgrounds.

This is the true meaning of the literary contest banquet,

and it aligns with our Luo family's

century-old open-mindedness.

Seventh Miss,

not only are you skilled in playing the zither,

but you're also good with your words.

Thank you, Marquis Lu.

Actually, what Seventh Miss said

aligns perfectly with what Wenzhai

intended, without any prior coordination.

When Wenzhai hosted the literary contest banquet,

he wanted to provide

talented scholars from all over the world

an opportunity to showcase themselves.

He once said,

"At the Luo family's literary contest banquet, only talent matters.

Everything else is irrelevant."

Mr. Sun, your words are absolutely correct.

Old Master Luo's generous ways

are a rare sight in this age.

He is truly a model for us scholars.

In that case,

bring forth your poem.

Yes.

Please take a look, sir.

The wind stirs a thousand waves.

As the snow clears, ten thousand mountains emerge.

My youthful ambitions soared high,

yet tonight I'm covered in dust.

Seeking dreams in foreign lands,

drunk, I lie on old friends' graves.

I rise and dance with a long sword,

fearless to bind the azure dragon.

Despite the passage of time,

your youthful aspirations remain unchanged.

You seek the spirit of youth,

expressing the burdens in your heart.

What noble aspirations!

What beautiful verses!

You flatter me, sir.

Registrar Luo,

the Luo family has such a talented son.

He will surely bring glory to your family name in the future.

Wenzhai also has a worthy successor now.

Thank you for your kind words, sir.

To receive such praise from Mr. Sun,

this third young master Luo is truly remarkable.

You are Luo Shenyuan, yes?

Yes, sir.

A gentleman is cautious when alone and has lofty aspirations.

What a good name.

When we met at the bookstore that day,

I didn't have the chance to talk with you in depth.

I didn't expect

that you were a member of the Luo family.

I failed to recognize you that day, sir.

I have been disrespectful.

We hit it off right away.

Why bother with formalities?

May I ask who your teacher is?

I'm self-taught in my spare time.

Third Young Master Shenyuan,

would you like to join me in my study?

I, student Shenyuan, pay my respects to you, Teacher.

I am deeply grateful

for your kindness.

From now on, I wish to follow you

to delve into knowledge

and not disgrace your teachings.

Good, good.

Please stand up.

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