An Ying came to Jiaofangsi for the first time, and as soon as he entered, he couldn't take his eyes away.
The decoration in the building is luxurious and elegant, and the incense and ice in the four corners are mixed together, giving people a cool and distant feeling. The woman walking back and forth is draped in gauze, her hair tied up in a high bun, the jingle of the rings around her waist, and her soft voice are all intoxicating.
When Jiaofang Cheng heard that the Minister of Punishment was coming, he quickly brought a group of people to greet him.
Liang Su followed closely behind Su Huangzhe. After all, it was a rare opportunity to enjoy the careful reception of the Jiaofangsi people.
When no one was paying attention, he whispered in An Ying's ear: "Are you going to talk to the female prostitutes here one by one later?"
An Ying replied softly: "Shut up."
After they were seated, Yuan Yi, the principal of the Jiaofang, asked carefully: "Master Su, I wonder what you want to investigate? You see, we still have so many guests to take care of here, and they are all high-ranking people. We really can't afford to delay."
"Does Mr. Cheng, the Minister of Rites, come to your place often? Tell us about his situation."
When Yuan Yi heard that he was asking about Minister Cheng, he felt relieved and calmed down a little before saying, "Our Jiaofang Division is originally under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites, so it is appropriate for Shangguan to come here often. He doesn't come often... .”
Liang Su waved his hand impatiently, "Yuan Sicheng, don't hide it, Mr. Su is here to ask this in person. You might as well shake it off quickly. As for Hong Xiao'er, isn't it Mr. Cheng?" Do you like her the most? And Mrs. Mei. By the way, I remember Master Cheng also ordered Shangguan Ru."
An Ying couldn't help but turned his head to look at Liang Su, and saw that he had an excited face, while Yuan Yi's face next to him became darker and darker. He looked at Su Huangzhe who was sitting in the seat, and said: "Mr. Su, actually Mr. Cheng is here to sit down. Once you sit down, light some incense and admire some paintings. You sit there for an hour and then leave."
Su Huangzhe pointed his finger and said: "Tell me everything you know. If you don't know, I will ask Qing Taichang Temple to come over and let us hear what your Minister of Rites ate, drank and played here. .”
Yuan Yi's expression changed, and he continued to smile and said: "Mr. Cheng doesn't like watching our choreography very much. He goes to the room to rest as soon as he comes. Hong Xiao'er was the one accompanying him before, and Mei followed a few times later. Madam, Shangguan Ru clicked once, but never again. You see, Shangguan Ru is accompanying the guests now, and so is Hong Xiaoer. Mei Niang is available now, should I call over first?"
When Mei Niang came in, An Ying took a breath of air.
Mr. Cheng's taste is really unique. I heard from the Feng Master before that Mr. Cheng likes petite and delicate women. Hearing the name of Hongmei, I thought they were as delicate and moving as plum blossoms, but the one in front of me is like the trunk of a thick plum tree?
Mrs. Mei bowed, and diligently brought Master Su a drink. She leaned back on the chair and said, "Mr. Su, what are you asking, and what Mrs. Mei will answer? Do you think so?"
Although Mrs. Mei is rough, her voice is as delicate and charming as an oriole's.
"Tell me about Minister Cheng. The Ministry of Punishment will investigate and tell everything you know. If you find any concealment or deception in the future, you will be punished according to the law." Mr. Su took the drink and took a look. It was his favorite clove soup. He drank slowly while talking.
Mrs. Mei calmed down a bit, slowly sat up straight, and said: "It turns out that this is Shilang Cheng's business. Hey, I heard that it was Xizuo who infiltrated? Mr. Cheng is very good. Every time he comes, he asks me to wait outside Tingfeng Pavilion. Fragrant, let’s learn how to paint again.”
"Just painting? Then what?" An Ying asked.
Mrs. Mei smiled and said: "This young master wants to know a lot. Mr. Cheng just lies in bed and takes a break, and sometimes he paints with me. After he finishes painting, he leaves."
"When Mr. Cheng first came here, the teacher arranged for people who were good at dancing and music here. Mr. Cheng didn't like it very much, so he left after looking at it for a while. However, one time, Hong Xiaoer was painting in the cubicle, and Mr. Cheng took a look at it. Yes, from now on I will just call her Hong Xiaoer."
Mei Niang: "Later, Hong Xiao'er became ill, and the teacher called me to serve him. Mr. Cheng is a powerful official, but he doesn't have a bad temper. My painting skills are very cautious, but Mr. Cheng doesn't dislike it."
Su Huangzhe pointed to a picture of red plum hanging on the wall, "Is this what you painted?"
Liang Su came up to take a look, shook his head and said, "It's really not that good."
Mrs. Mei was not angry at all, and said with a smile: "You two adults have good taste. I used to be a singer, but I am not good at singing, singing and dancing in this teaching place. I can't get ahead no matter what. But I look at Hong Xiaoer's bad paintings can make her famous, so I studied with the master for a few days. I spent some money and let Mr. Cheng see my paintings a few times, and then Mr. Cheng started to praise me. "
"Later I discovered that Mr. Cheng only wanted to watch me paint for a quiet moment, and he didn't care about my painting skills. While Hong Xiao was ill for a few days, I compared her with her. But she has always been uneasy. While picking up Mr. Cheng, she also saw other guests. Seeing that Mr. Cheng ordered me, she followed the others. "
An Ying recalled the words of the Japanese wind master before and couldn't help but ask: "Didn't you say that Hong Xiao'er was booked by Mr. Cheng? Can you accept other guests if the venue is booked? Do you know who she met?"
Liang Su also said: "Can you still book a venue here? How much does it cost?"
Mrs. Mei covered her mouth and smiled, but looked at Su Huangzhe, "Young Master, you have to ask our Jiaofang Cheng to reserve the venue. But you don't have to be rich."
Then he turned to An Ying and said, "I don't know about that. She can't learn serious things, but she has the ability to seduce people. There were also high-ranking officials from the capital government and soldiers from the capital who were looking for her later. Master Ma Si, aren’t they all hooked up with me from the front?”
After a while Hong Xiaoer came. As expected, it was so slender that it felt like it would float away when the wind blew.
Before she could ask any questions, she said hurriedly: "Are you here to ask about Mr. Cheng?"
An Ying nodded and asked: "I heard that Mr. Cheng comes to you the most. Please tell me everything about Mr. Cheng. Starting from when he first came."
Hong Xiaoer nodded and wiped her tears, "Sir, you must avenge Master Cheng. He is a good man."
"We all learn singing and dancing in the teaching department. I was almost ten years old when I came here, and I couldn't learn dance well. My father, my father was a small county magistrate in Henan Prefecture. I learned to write and draw from the teacher at home. "
"I wasn't good at singing and dancing. I was beaten every day and my food was severely deducted. That day, I was depressed and painted in the cubicle to relieve myself. Mr. Cheng happened to pass by. He liked painting, so he asked me to serve him."
"He is an official of the Ministry of Etiquette. With his care, I was able to have a place in the Jiaofang Department."
"Every time he takes a break, he comes to Jiaofangsi for half a day. He always arrives at noon and leaves in the evening. He takes a break in the Tingfeng Pavilion, and I paint on the side. Sometimes he comes to watch me paint for a while, and sometimes Just paint for a while in the back room..."
Hong Xiaoer talked a lot, and An Ying suddenly asked: "The room where you and Mrs. Mei receive guests are all in Tingfeng Pavilion?"
Hong Xiaoer nodded, and An Ying asked again: "Shangguan Ru too?"
Hong Xiaoer was a little surprised. She looked at An Ying and nodded.
Liang Su on the side smiled and said: "Okay, they don't come here often. Is Tingfeng Pavilion originally Shangguan Ru's house, and it was given to you because you were supported by Master Cheng?"
Hong Xiaoer didn't look good, but she didn't dare to say anything.
Liang Suhuitou said to An Ying and Su Huangzhe: "There are five best rooms here in Jiaofangsi. They are for listening to the wind, reflecting the moon, appreciating the lotus, walking in the autumn, and enjoying the fragrance. They are all popular female prostitutes in Jiaofangsi." You can use it. Shangguan Ru is a dancing prostitute here. Her Hunte dance has become famous in the capital, and many people have spent their money to come and watch her dance."
"Listen to the wind, listen to the wind, just listen to the sound of the wind as she dances."
After listening to Liang Su talking with his head shaking, Hong Xiaoer bit her lip and turned away.
An Ying understood that the house that originally belonged to Shangguan Ru was occupied by Hong Xiaoer, and the reason was Master Cheng's love for Hong Xiaoer.
She asked again: "I heard that when you were following Mr. Cheng, you also served other guests?"
Hong Xiaoer's face turned completely dark at this time, "Did Mei Niang tell you? Don't listen to her nonsense. I served Master Cheng wholeheartedly..."
"Someone heard it." An Ying waved his hand, "Someone heard you serving other people in the house."
Hong Xiaoer shut her mouth and looked at the door again, "Here, don't tell Yuan Sicheng about this. Mr. Cheng is a good person, but he has a weak temper. I'm afraid he will get tired of me in a few days. I just asked him other guests."
"Who?"
"These, these are the adults, Mr. Liu from the Ministry of War, Mr. Lin from the Capital Office, and Mr. Li from the Military and Horse Department."
The last person to come was Shangguan Ru. As soon as she entered the door, Liang Su stood up. An Ying didn't know what it meant to be radiant before, but when she came in, she really felt that the whole room came alive because of her.
After Shangguan Ru understood the purpose of his visit, she said happily: "When Mr. Cheng first came here, he was still the doctor of the Ministry of Etiquette. Sicheng, a cadre of the Jiaofang Department, took good care of him and specially arranged for me to serve."
"Mr. Cheng didn't seem to like dance music very much. I danced twice and he was tired. When he was leaving, he happened to see Hong Xiao'er drawing in the cubicle, so he ordered her. I have served this person Once. And only this time, a customer ordered someone else after seeing me dance.”
Shangguan Ru smiled and said, "I know that's all, you'd better ask Hong Xiao'er more."
