South Garden is located in the southeast corner of Gusu City, close to two city walls.
Although the scale has been reduced several times, it still occupies a large area, one mile in length and nearly two miles in width, like a small city.
The garden has towering trees, colorful flowers and plants, interesting rocks and flowing water, unique rockeries, caves and ravines, and elegant and gorgeous pavilions and pavilions scattered among them, reflecting a profound artistic conception that is based on nature but transcends nature.
It was not yet sunset, but bright lights were lit everywhere in the garden, making the guests in the garden feel as if they were in heaven and on earth, lingering over it.
The oiran convention actually started in the morning. During the day, it was considered as the preliminary election. Only the top performers were eligible to participate in the finals in the evening.
It is said that a total of one hundred famous actors from all over the country participated in the ceremony, and they were all the most beautiful and famous romantic figures.
The method of the primary election is not complicated. It is just like a trade fair. In the name of their respective brothels, they choose a venue in the garden and perform publicly to earn the "votes" of the audience.
On the surface, everyone can enter the park to enjoy and be a spectator, but a ticket of ten dollars is enough to dissuade most people. Of course, if you are talented and famous, you can enter for free.
These ten dollars are not in vain. Not only can you enjoy the beauty of all kinds of colors, but you can also use the delicacies, wine, fruits, snacks, etc. in the garden at will. However, you have to spend additional money to vote.
A special kind of silk flower, available in three grades of gold, silver, and purple. The price is one hundred guan, ten guan, and one guan respectively. Guests can buy it by themselves and then use it as a reward to the brothel they admire.
After the preliminary selection, the settlement will be based on the silk flowers received. Only the brothels with the top twenty total reward amounts can send their own seed contestants to enter the finals. It is a combination of team competition and individual competition.
At this time, the primary election has ended, and the finals will not start for another half an hour. Zhao Mengqi and others have just stepped into the South Garden.
Led by the servant, they went directly to the Immortal Pavilion as the "main venue".
In front of the magnificent attic is a huge flat square, and a stage is set up near the attic.
On the stage, more than a dozen graceful and thinly dressed dancers danced enthusiastically to the accompaniment of drum music.
Under the stage, there are banquets of different sizes surrounded on three sides. Some are three or two people at a table, and some are seven or eight people seated together. While watching the performance, they can also drink and chat.
Although Zhao Mengqi arrived late, he spent generously and thus got a very good position.
Although he brought his two younger sisters with him, there were quite a few female relatives among the guests, so they did not attract any surprised glances. Chinese website
To be honest, it was actually because he had little experience. The brothel industry at this time was mainly engaged in dance and music performances, and sleeping in bed was just an additional business. Maybe there was one, maybe not. It was similar to the entertainment industry in later generations, so it was not uncommon for women to visit brothels, not to mention this The oiran competition was about sensuality and talent, and it was much better than that night.
After sitting down, Zhao Mengqi saw Gu Qing's stern face, so he smiled and said softly, "Consultant, don't be so nervous. Everyone is out to have fun, and you are attracting attention."
"Uh..." Gu Qing immediately rubbed his cheeks and tried to relax, "There are too many people, so I can't help but feel uneasy."
Zhao Mengqi looked around and roughly estimated that there were thousands of people present, "Haha, this Oiran Convention is quite profitable. It costs ten guan per person to get started. These banquets range from 50 to 200 guan, not counting the tickets. , I’m afraid there are hundreds of thousands of strings.”
There are still a lot of rich people!
Zhao Mengqi sighed in his heart, but then he thought about it. In the future, more and more people will spend tens of thousands to buy tickets to attend concerts. To be fair, this oiran convention may be worth more than many concerts.
Looking at the dance on stage, Zhao Fei seemed a little disappointed and muttered, "Other than wearing less clothes, there's nothing special about it."
She had seen too many performances in the palace, so it was normal for her to have a high level of vision.
Zhao Mengqi responded casually, "Then you must come with me... Now it's just a warm-up, the main show is still to come, it might be more interesting."
"What's the point? It's just your men's hobby. Forget it. Anyway, I'm just here to supervise Sister Wanwan.
You, just be boring if you are bored, who makes me a good sister..." Zhao Fei was almost touched by her own greatness.
This kind of good sister can be taken by anyone who wants it.
Zhao Mengqi curled his lips secretly.
At this time, a boy came over with a picture album, "Seren, do you need some flowers?"
"Huh? Flowers?" Zhao Mengqi was a little confused.
"I just choose a few ladies to accompany me, pour tea and wine for my family, and amuse myself. This is a spectrum of fragrances. You can take a look first."
With that said, the boy handed over the picture album.
At this time, calling a romantic woman "Miss" has the same meaning as in later generations. Don't shout randomly.
Zhao Mengqi took it and flipped through it. It turned out to be a portrait of a female actress. It had only been painted with a few strokes and was very abstract. There were a few lines of text on the side.
The young man explained diligently, "I was in a hurry, so I scribbled a few things, and I asked the host to take care of me. I also promise that these ladies above may not be stunning, but they are gorgeous and lovely, and they will not fool the host with vulgarity." "
Closing the album, Zhao Mengqi asked, "Are these the people participating in the competition?"
"That's not true. According to the rules, during the preliminary selection, if the guest who has given the most flowers to a certain brothel will be the VIP of that brothel, he can be summoned to accompany him. Therefore, after excluding the top twenty brothels, the guests will be the guests later. On the stage, other leading ladies who were not selected for the brothel have already found their wives."
As the boy spoke, he gestured around with his eyes.
Only then did Zhao Mengqi notice that many banquets were accompanied by good-looking female performers.
It seems that there is a tradition in giving benefits to the top brother.
"Doesn't this mean that the top twenty distinguished guests will suffer the consequences?"
The boy laughed and said, "That's not true. There will also be flowers in the final election later, which will be one of the factors that affect the final ranking. Moreover, the flowers in the primary election will be included, and the person with the most votes in the end will be included. They are still VIPs. Although it is likely to cost more, the first person on the flower list is also worth more. It is quite worth it to be able to invite him to accompany him. If the host sees He Yuan's first person later, he will also You can throw flowers to help me, maybe I can hold the beauty back tonight."
"Oh? What can I do as a companion? Do whatever you want?" Zhao Mengqi pretended to be frivolous.
"This... How should I put it? In fact, the young ladies who participate in the evaluation must be housekeepers. They are the pillars of each newly cultivated family. It is not easy to meet them on weekdays. For example, Tang An'an has rarely appeared in front of others since he entered the industry. She has never entertained guests alone, and as long as she becomes her honored guest today, she must receive them. As for what she can do specifically, it depends on her own wishes. If she can touch her heart, she can redeem her. Taking concubines is also possible."
The brothels at this time were not gaudy, but rather high-end and elegant places. The women in the brothels were very talented and had a generally high level of education. They could recite poems and write lyrics, play the piano and sing songs, throw pots and shoot shots, and break down white Taoist characters. There are many talented poets, talented women who can speak and sing, and even famous artists.
Therefore, it is not just money that can be received by them. The more famous a actress is, the more picky she is about her guests, so as to maintain her own worth.
They usually use the so-called "Poetry Competition at the Flag Tower" and "Tea Round" to select guests.
After the guests arrive at the brothel, they are served a cup of scented tea, which costs several guan, and choose the actress they want to meet. They may also write a few poems to verify whether they are qualified.
Then he went to the girl's living room, spent a few guan to order a pot of "wine", and even gave rewards to the servants, maids, etc., but still could not see the girl.
At this time, it is time to have a tea party, where you need to brag with other guests who are also waiting, and the female actress listens through the screen. Whoever is the most elegant, profound, and flirtatious will be chosen to meet. Of course, it still takes time to meet. Money.
Some people may have gone through this process many times and spent a lot of money, but still cannot see the face of the female actress.
To say it, this is simply mean, but many men are so mean, they just like this tune and never tire of it.
It is said that Emperor Daojun wanted to meet Master Li because of his reputation, and he also went through the same process. Although Huizong was not good at becoming emperor, he was indeed very talented. He actually passed the customs in one go and was in heaven.
I met Master Li before dawn and left many romantic topics.
"Tang An'an?" Zhao Mengqi looked eager to try, squinting, "It is rumored that she will win the first place in this year's flower list. It would be a great pleasure to win this newly minted oiran. Consultant, you don't seem to be married yet. Well, it must be a little lonely and cold at night, otherwise, I can bring Tang An'an back to you to warm your bed."
"Ah!?" Gu Qing was a little confused and wanted to refuse, but he thought Zhao Mengqi had some deep meaning.
Seeing his expression, Zhao Mengqi clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Since you don't object, then this matter has been decided happily. I will do the ranking for you later!"
Get Tang Anan back! ?
When the young man heard this, his face was dull. This young man looked like a dog. How could he dare to say such arrogant words? He must have lost his mind and gone crazy.
Then he looked at the disguised Gu Qing. This guy had a sallow face, beard and hair like grass, and looked like a consumptive ghost. Even if Tang Xingshou was blind, he would not be able to look down on him.
Then he couldn't hold it back and said in a low voice, "Sheren, although Tang Xingshou will not judge people by their appearance, but I respect my friend... Unless he is very talented and can write a good speech that satisfies Tang Xingshou."
"Writing lyrics? It's a trivial matter!" Zhao Mengqi said carelessly, and then rolled his eyes, "Then if you write lyrics, you don't have to spend money?"
"This... I can't say for sure. After all, it all depends on Tang Xingshou's will. But in my opinion, it is safer to throw flowers."
The boy lowered his eyebrows and smiled submissively, but murmured in his heart that writing lyrics is not difficult. It may be as difficult as His Highness Prince Yan's Mulan poem, but it is as difficult as climbing to the sky. It is more practical for you to spend money to ask for a chance to meet. Some, as for bringing Tang Xingshou home, it’s better not to have this dream.
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