After walking along winding paths for a long distance, he once again passed through the moon gate connected by a corridor. Jiang Tian's vision suddenly became clear again here, which refreshed his spirit and broadened his mind. Because they have arrived at a deep courtyard that occupies a very large area.
I saw a large pool as clear as a mirror, reflecting the brightly lit small buildings scattered around, hidden among the shadows of flowers and trees. They are connected to each other by high-rise and low-rise corridors. Therefore, even the air blowing towards your face is faintly filled with the smell of high-grade powder and incense.
And in a colorful building in the deepest part of the vast courtyard, there is a bustling scene. There are many actors holding musical instruments, maids holding various utensils, or singers wearing makeup and colorful clothes. Belongs to Ji and Maiko. There are also people holding hands and shouting the names of flowers and assigning them places like a flowing stream.
Therefore, when a nimble and light figure swayed over the swaying branches and landed on the green and black tile roof; finally, like a swimming fish, it gently slid down the eaves and disappeared in the half-open window; It didn't cause any noise; only a low scolding sound:
"Why did you sneak out again and wander around in the garden?"
at the same time.
"This is a place for people with a bit of status to entertain guests and entertain guests. They can also use the land sent by the guests to sign out and attend parties, but the price will naturally increase several times."
Walking on the quaint gravel path, Ke Keya's personal servant was also quietly introducing the situation inside to Jiang Tian, who had just arrived.
"Each floor has its corresponding girls and familiar guests, who are more or less famous for their talents or skills, and they are relatively free to entertain guests... and they are also the ones who have been ransomed the most.
"The ones at the back are the ones who occupy a small pavilion. They are the real moneymakers of the courtyard. They can choose their own guests. Like the boudoir of a wealthy family, they have maids to serve them. They usually go to the front to attend to the occasion. , If you want to enter their boudoir, even if you spend a lot of money, you may not be able to get what you want..."
"Whether it's flattery or favor, they all have the shadow of ministers behind them, and ordinary people don't dare to be rude...
"According to legend, there are still a few townsfolk who exist, but if you want to see them, it is a rare thing..."
"They have always been very mysterious. In fact, not many people can see their beauty... They all have great origins."
"If we meet, it will be enough to talk about for several months... Of course, as my husband, there are no taboos."
"You are the only one who talks a lot!"
Kodakya couldn't help but laughed and cursed when he heard this:
At this time, it is the beginning of spring and the beginning of summer. The warm and sunny days of spring have subsided, giving way to the cool breeze of night. Under the moonlight as bright as a veil at night, the garden full of flowers and trees dyed in pale white is full of colorful fallen flowers and the sound of insects, giving it a refreshing and wild atmosphere;
It also forms a sharp contrast between the movement and the stillness of several pavilions in the distance where the guests are packed with people, the music is loud and the noise is ringing. It also gives people the illusion that they are not in a court or a palace, but in the garden of a dignitary somewhere, and they can't help but become silent and calm.
And along the way, the maids seen walking by with utensils in their hands, or standing aside respectfully, seemed to be just the humblest maids; they were also quite distinctive in their dress. Colorful lotus color, dense color, flesh color, bright color, high-waisted floral skirt with half-breasted skirt and half-breasted skirt, look attractive but not very revealing;
Moreover, the style obviously improves along the way, and the skirt, shirt, head and face are gradually gradually improved, but it does not cause aesthetic fatigue. It is obvious that a lot of attention has been paid to the details; even the boys who carry lamps to greet guests are also wearing quite decent silk clothes and hats, giving people a friendly and easy-going home feeling.
According to the boy, there are probably more than a dozen pavilions among them, and each building has its own characteristics; but in terms of style and grade, the smaller the pavilion, the more valuable it is; the more central the pavilion is. Therefore, they were finally led to a three-story pavilion with carved beams and painted beams, five-color paint, and hanging curtains.
The name of this place is the Calyx Tower, but it is taken from the allusion and artistic conception of the Calyx Xianghui Tower in Nannei (Xingqing Palace); it is also the second largest building in the garden that is not often open, and only in some specific festivals, people stay to entertain guests. The Hidden Moon Tower is the second smallest and the finest place. Therefore, the lights upstairs and downstairs are already waiting for you.
"The young master has returned home...the Shunu family can't welcome him from far away..."
I heard a greeting, and a fragrant and plump middle-aged woman, with no inch of her head to toe that was not gentle and caring, came downstairs and greeted her kindly and familiarly. And even though this was the first time they met Jiang Tian, who had never met her face to face before, he couldn't help but feel a bit of fondness for her in the spring-like expression in her eyes.
As she was introduced into the building, she walked along the corridor around the small and exquisite screen walls and corridors. The empty center in front of her was filled with modern orchids and flowers. The trees in the courtyard were in full bloom, and the petals were flying in the wind, lining the moss and gravel. After passing the feasting and feasting in the building in front, I suddenly felt a sense of elegance. Feel refreshed.
After entering the second floor, two young servants in front of the main hall lowered their heads and opened the carved wooden door. In an instant, they sang gracefully and sang out loudly. But behind the many curtains on the second floor, there were musicians sitting and standing in rows; and a graceful figure sang during the period:
"Yulin Lingye returned to Qin,
It is still a new song by Zhang Hui.
It is often said that the emperor taught with tears,
There is no one in Yuemingnan. "
But it is "Yulin Bell Song" written by Zhang Hui (Zhang Yehu), a famous artist from the previous dynasty. Originally, Emperor Kaiyuan (Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty) composed this song when he felt that the rain was falling all the way, and the wind and rain were blowing on the golden bell of the emperor's palace, and he deeply mourned for Lady Taizhen on the way back north after the army regained Chang'an; later it was performed at Wangjing Tower The musician Zhang Hui was ordered to play "Yulin Bell Song", but he felt sad and shed tears.
It was sung by the trained women's harmonies, but it was soft and melodious, with a kind of tranquility that the original song did not have, and it was as melancholy as if hundreds of years had passed. Although the musicians who use pipa, sheng and accompaniment do not have the complex scale and style of the large and small elegant music in the palace, they have a kind of exquisite and unique style of pavilion music.
While the singing was lingering, Jiang Tian also followed Kodakya to the third floor. The partitions and wall fans on the four walls here have been removed, and the surrounding night scenery is clearly exposed. At the same time, you can also see the lively and debauched scenes of nearby pavilions.
"Ms. Explosive Tan, I am here to treat distinguished guests, so I want to be a little more quiet. I'll leave out all the usual bells and whistles!"
Kodakya then ordered to the middle-aged woman who was standing respectfully with her hands down:
"Just use your most proud skills and methods to greet me!"
"promise"
The woman bowed her eyebrows and stepped back. Only then did Jiang Tian nod his head in admiration. To be able to book an entire building as an exclusive VIP suite for daily hospitality, this evil upper class of feudal society is indeed outrageously extravagant and enviable!
