"Oh, my little sister-in-law, you are back. Why are you so late? We agreed to come back before sunset. It's already dark and you haven't turned around. I scared your godmother and I asked God to pray to you." In her forties, her charm is still there, and the old bustard, who is still in her mid-teens, came to Hua Niang and complained.
However, it seems that he is not really complaining.
The flower girl is an artist but not a person. She was originally the daughter of an official. She came from a poor family and became an artist for a living. Fortunately, this era is still a time when face is very important. No matter you are a scholar or a nobleman, you still don't like to use force. , Prostitution, and child prostitution are not prohibited except for officials who need to avoid taboos, so there is no need to take risks to commit crimes. Even young ladies were protected by law in the Ming Dynasty.
What's more, he is a Qing court official who is well-known in the capital. If an official dares to use force, he will be scolded to death by the scholars in the world. The censor will be impeached to death. The descendants of Xunqi, this is the capital, and they will be impeached to death. Scholars don't like them in the first place. As for the nobles and nobles, hehe, do you think Jingzhao Mansion and Zongren Mansion are just decorations? Or you regard the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division as air.
The existence of these yamen is specifically to deal with the royal family members. It is an ancestral system during the Hongwu period. The Jingzhao Mansion is the only fifth-rank foreign minister who is qualified to report the affairs of the emperor. As for the Zongren Mansion, it is composed of members of the royal family. The Wucheng Soldiers Needless to say, Ma Si is under the jurisdiction of the Emperor's Forbidden Army. It is the Emperor's watchdog in the outer city. Although the position is the lowest, only the sixth grade, as long as you dare to commit crimes, give it a try? I guarantee you will have the pleasure to visit Tianzi No. 1 Prison.
Therefore, even if someone wants to take Hua Niang as a concubine, it is just a thought. Unless Hua Niang is the one she likes and is willing to follow you wholeheartedly, you will have a chance. Otherwise, no matter how powerful and wealthy you are, you will not be able to win. Maybe win her heart.
It was actually fashionable in the Ming Dynasty to take some well-known courtesans as concubines and concubines. After all, who among the rich and powerful people wouldn't want to have a fair-skinned and beautiful woman by their side day and night? , there is also face among friends.
"Godmother, my daughter is walking too slowly, which makes my godmother worried." Hua Niang apologized softly.
Zhu Houzhao strode in, waving the folding fan in his hand, and curiously looked at the noisy guests around him. They all had different shapes, thin and fat, some were playing and singing the pipa with the guests, some were teasing with the guests, and some were teasing with the guests. There were those who were reciting poems and those who were dancing. He looked at them curiously.
Now that you've let go, don't worry about it so much, just make peace with it as it comes.
Liu Jing and Zhang Zhong followed him on the left and right, making him look like the young master of a rich and powerful family.
"Oh, what a handsome young man." The Madam exclaimed when she saw Zhu Houzhao who was not far behind Hua Niang.
The handkerchief in his hand was shaken, and the fragrance drifted in, but it was not as fresh as the flower girl's. Zhu Houzhao frowned and backed away. For a thousand-year-old single, it was still very uncomfortable.
With a smile on her pretty face, the flower girl pulled the madam and said, "Godmother, this young master is my daughter's guest, so I can't neglect him."
"I'm stupid for thinking you are your godmother. This boy looks like he is either rich or noble at first glance, and the two servants are not ordinary people. My daughter, be careful of getting into trouble." The old madam reminded in a low voice. No one has ever seen it.
She still felt that a young man like Zhu Houzhao was not an ordinary person. His unique temperament was so obvious. Where was Qionglou? There have never been so many wealthy and distinguished families, including princes, grandsons and nobles, and none of them can inspire awe as much as this young master.
The flower girl covered her mouth and smiled, dismissed the madam, led Zhu Houzhao to the flower hall upstairs, ordered the maid to serve him well, and said apologetically to Zhu Houzhao: "Master Zhu, if you don't mind, please stay here for now. The examination room is only one street away. I will go and freshen up briefly before disturbing the young master again. I will leave."
Zhang Zhong had been vigilant since he entered here. When there were no outsiders here, he whispered in Zhu Houzhao's ear: "Your Majesty, this is a place of right and wrong. Please don't stay too long. We'd better leave tomorrow." Come here, and besides, that madam is not an ordinary person."
Zhu Houzhao didn't notice it, and Liu Jin didn't notice it either. The benefits of having Zhang Zhong by his side were evident at this moment. Liu Jin couldn't help but be shocked, as if this old bustard had evil intentions just now...
"I know, I feel at ease with the Qing family here. Although dragons and snakes are mixed here, you don't need to worry too much." Zhu Houzhao didn't care much. He still trusted Zhang Zhong's skills. He believed that as long as the old bustard just made any move , his head has long been in a different place.
Liu Jin regretted coming here and whispered, "How about I order my men to pay close attention to this place?"
"No need, I can rest assured that you and Zhang Zhong are here." Zhu Houzhao interrupted his plan to find some help. What's the point of going out to play like this? Is it interesting to be surrounded by a lot of people?
This is a place of romance, why do you think so much? It has been so long since I came to Ming Dynasty, and today is the only time I really got to see and have fun.
Seeing that Liu Jin could no longer persuade him, he no longer said any inappropriate words to make Zhu Houzhao unhappy. He was a very sensible person and knew when to say what to say. Your Majesty is obviously interested in the flower girl, so let's just follow your Majesty's wishes. .
The madam didn't come here to make anyone uncomfortable, let alone an invisible guest. She told her maids and servants to serve her carefully and try not to offend her.
Not long after, the flower girl came back, still covering her face with a gauze scarf, with three thousand black hair coiled up, and changed into an elegant blue skirt. She came back with lotus steps, which made Zhu Houzhao's eyes light up, and he shook the fan in his hand. Stopped.
"Young Master Zhu has been waiting for a long time. I have neglected you. Please don't blame me." Hua Niang was full of happiness.
After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao came to his senses and said cheerfully, "What did the young lady say? If it hadn't been for the young lady, I'm afraid my master and servant would have been captured and beaten by the soldiers after the night ban. The young lady is too polite."
"Miss, please sit down."
"Master Zhu, please."
After Zhu Houzhao sat down, Hua Niang sat down.
"Master, would you like to hear the slave play a piece of music?" Hua Niang plays chess, calligraphy, painting, and listening to music are the favorite things for scholars.
"You are just a guest when you come in. Guests do as they please. Since Miss Hua is the owner of this place and Miss Meng will not abandon her, Zhu thanked Miss Hua for her invitation." Zhu Houzhao looked like he was listening attentively.
Hua Niang gave an order, and the little maid outside quickly went to get the guqin. She came back not long after. The table was very long. Hua Niang laid the guqin flat, placed her hands flat on the qin, held her slender fingers, and closed her beautiful eyes slightly. Just a little bit, a few moments later, ten fingers gently play with the strings, and the sounds of nature begin.
Zhu Houzhao originally admired Hua Niang's peerless beauty, but at this moment, he was moved by the sound of the piano. The sound of the sound made all the animals fall silent, the four silent stars were scattered, and the entire noisy Qiong Tower fell silent, as if everyone was listening attentively. Beautiful natural music.
Sometimes it's high-pitched, sometimes it's dull, and sometimes it's as silent as running water. When you put the piano away, you just flick it with your fingers, and you'll have a long aftertaste.
At some point, a group of scholars in green shirts came outside the hall, and one of them was even more impressed: "From now on, I can listen to the fine rhymes through the quiet window, and the sound of the piano will always accompany the scholars. It's just the right time to come to Qionglou tonight. Listening to the music of the Flower Lady, Yang Shen couldn't help but Come on your own, please don’t be surprised if you ask the flower girl.”
Zhu Houzhao was not happy to be disturbed, but when he heard Yang Shen's name, hehe, isn't this the son of Mr. Yang Tinghe, who is the great talent of Linjiang Immortal? Okay, okay, Qionglou came at the right time, he made a mental note while sizing up this great talent.
The Flower Lady has certainly heard of Young Master Yang’s talent and reputation, and is blessed with the gift of courtesy; “I am truly honored to be praised by Young Master Yang, and please invite me.”
Those who came in with Yang Shen were mixed with the Seventh Young Master in the capital. After all, they were young people and they were all arty people. Because of Liu Jian's promotion, Yang Tinghe was only one step away from joining the cabinet in the court. The Seventh Young Master's father If he was the son of a distinguished noble or a minister, there was nothing wrong with Yang Shen walking with them.
When several people came in, they looked at Zhu Houzhao. A few of them bowed their hands indifferently. Only Yang Shen said apologetically to Zhu Houzhao: "Yang Shen feels ashamed for disturbing the young master's elegant mood. Please don't blame me."
"Don't blame Mr. Zhu, do you think?" Hua Niang seemed to care about Zhu Houzhao's meaning and asked tentatively.
Zhu Houzhao doesn't care anyway. Is it crowded? It's better than the two guys behind him. Besides, these are all talented people from the Ming Dynasty. Hehe, it's just a good time to meet them. By the way, Enke doesn't know if they will participate.
"Brother Yang, you're welcome, please." Zhu Houzhao stretched out his hand and asked.
Yang Shen handed over his hand again, and Wang Jinglong looked at Zhu Houzhao. Of course, he could not recognize that the person in front of him was His Majesty. For the sake of Zhu Houzhao's interest, he no longer deliberately acted, but rarely spoke, only conversing with Hua Niang. .
Zhu Houzhao naturally had no interest in paying attention to them, but he was very unhappy with their actions. Damn you, are you free to look at the woman I like? But I can't say it directly. It would be weird if I don't get yelled at by others, but I'm so choked to death, you bunch of bastards.
After they sat down, the flower lady got up and went behind the screen in the flower hall, talking through the screen. Although this was Qiong Tower, she, the flower lady, could not meet just anyone. Yang Shen was well-known because of her talent. Therefore, we made an exception, and Zhu Houzhao, who had a unique temperament and received the hint from the madam, was careful to receive these guys. Now, these guys, the seventh master, are embarrassed. I will not entertain them.
A few people were still unwilling to give up and poked their heads in front of the screen, which made Zhu Houzhao's brows jump and become more and more unhappy. Liu Jin thought to himself, "You guys, let's make trouble, keep making trouble. When His Majesty gets angry, our family will Break your dog legs.
He just wants to perform well in front of Zhu Houzhao. No matter whether he is the censor of the city or the censor of the left and right, come here and bite me. If you offend our family, you will offend His Majesty. Let's see how our family deals with you.
Yang Shen seemed to feel a little guilty. He could see that the flower girl played the piano in person for Mr. Zhu in front of her. At this time, her face was unhappy, and she was obviously unhappy with the behavior of some of his friends. He hurriedly He apologized softly; "Master Zhu, please don't blame me. I will apologize for my friends."
Zhu Houzhao said calmly: "They are them, what does it have to do with you?"
Yang Shen is the youngest among several people, but he has a long-standing reputation. He is also the son of the imperial minister Yang Tinghe. Several people also want to make friends with him. This time they came to Qionglou to have fun and have fun, so they invited him. Yang Shen thought it was nothing at first, but now he is. He couldn't get used to it anymore. A few people were too presumptuous. They went to other people's flower halls as guests but didn't take the owner seriously. This made him very embarrassed and ashamed.
Brother Zhu was obviously unhappy, but he didn't know what to do.
"Steward Liu, Zhang Zhong, please ask them to get out." Zhu Houzhao ordered.
"Yes, Master."
