Chapter 237 The Wife’s Invitation
Many men have a goddess who is unique to them, whether it is a goddess when they are young or growing up, a movie star, a childhood sweetheart, or someone they have just glimpsed. Passenger.
The goddess who belongs to Master Jia is undoubtedly the madam of Chunyu Tower.
Jiang Shouzhong didn't expect to see each other here.
And depending on the situation, the other party has become a steward of Jinsexie.
This surprised Jiang Shouzhong.
As a place for skin and flesh trading, although Chunyu Tower is not as good as the famous Feng Yue Sanjia in the capital, nor can it be compared with some of its peers with solid foundations, it is somewhat famous among the people.
Ordinary people from ordinary families, low-level officials, poor but somewhat talented scholars, and wealthy people from all walks of life are the main sources of customers.
After all, Fengyue places are also divided into high-end, mid-range and low-end.
Chun Yulou is considered a "high-quality" hotel in the mid-range.
Especially last year, when some elegant people were selecting the top ten oirans in the capital, a signature dancer from Chunyu Tower who was good at Hu Xuan dance was also among the candidates. Although he failed to make the top ten in the end, he also attracted the patronage of some young men from aristocratic families.
Such a brothel must have a good business, but it comes here to be a steward of other brothels?
Could it be to hide from a certain licking dog?
Jiang Shouzhong remembered what Master Jia had said before about Qing Niang going to another place.
Now it seems that the other party is not going to visit relatives and do business, but to go to Qingzhou to develop, but Master Jia is still waiting in the capital.
"Guests please come in."
Because Jiang Shouzhong was wearing a disguise mask, Qing Niang did not recognize him and led the three of them to a high-grade elegant room.
In the elegant room, light gauze is hanging down, and light smoke from the incense burner curls up.
There are several ink paintings hanging on the wall.
On the red sandalwood table, there are jade pots of spring wine and exquisite pastries scattered at random.
The small private rooms are all exuding delicacy and elegance. No wonder it became the leading presence in Qingzhou after the Mengyao Pavilion incident.
"Huh? I seem to have seen you somewhere?"
After serving the tea, Jiang Shouzhong deliberately pretended to be thinking, stared at Qing Niang and said, "Are you here? Have you ever been a madam in a brothel in the capital?"
Qing Niang looked at Jiang Shouzhong carefully and said with a smile, "Young master, you are very impressed."
As a brothel madam, you are very experienced. He has a pair of fiery eyes, and most of the guests who have been to Chunyu Tower will remember him.
Especially for someone like Jiang Shouzhong, who can spend money in such an elegant room, it means that he has been a distinguished guest in Chunyu Tower.
Jiang Shouzhong smiled and said: "My surname is Jiang. I went there with a friend a few years ago. The business was not good at that time. My friend took me to drink. By chance, I met Qing Niang, who wanted to protect a maid, and a noble family. The disciples had a conflict, which left a deep impression on me."
What Jiang Shouzhong said was told to him by Lu Renjia.
It can be said that Lu Renjia keeps everything in mind about Qing Niang.
Qing Niang suddenly realized, stroked her hair beside her ears and said with a smile: "Now that Mr. Jiang can come to such an elegant place, it means that business is booming, which is really gratifying."
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"Then Qing Niang, is there something wrong with the business?" Jiang Shouzhong asked.
Young ladies can’t be said to be very beautiful, but the coquettishness that they have been exposed to in brothels all year round and the mature woman’s charm accumulated over time have their own unique style.
Many guests at Chunyu Tower went to her.
Although Qing Niang no longer entertains guests, it is not bad to take advantage of her occasionally.
The woman shook her head: "The business in the capital is pretty good, but I'm just a little tired, so I came here to relax and help a former friend take care of her business."
"Oh, that's it."
Jiang Shouzhong nodded lightly.
After the two chatted casually for a few words, Jiang Shouzhong asked intentionally or unintentionally:
"Speaking of which, when I came to Jinsexie some time ago, I saw a man wearing a monkey mask. , Qing Niang has any impression?”
“Monkey mask...”
Qing Niang frowned and thought for a while, then shook her head and said, "I have never seen it."
"Does Qing Niang have any impression of the person who is missing the little finger on his right hand?"
"No. "
Qing Niang stared at him suspiciously, "Isn't the young master here to inquire about someone?"
Jiang Shouzhong sighed and said ambiguously: "It's hard to do business these days. It’s the uncle who made the money. I really doubt that this guy is wearing a mask and hanging around in front of me all day long, deliberately mocking me.”
Qing Niang understood, pursed her lips and smiled and said: "For the sake of us being old friends, I will help you pay attention."
"Thank you very much, Qing Niang."
Jiang Shouzhong quickly handed over his hand and thanked him.
Qing Niang glanced at Ran Qingchen and Li Nanshuang who were beside the man, and asked in a joking tone: "Which girl from our family is Mr. Jiang going to keep company with? Those girls in my family can play music, chess, calligraphy and painting."
Jiang Shouzhong was about to speak when the soft flesh on his left waist was twisted by a hand.
Immediately afterwards, the soft flesh on the right side of the waist was also grabbed.
The two girls have a tacit understanding.
Jiang Shouzhong smiled without changing his face and said: "No, I'm just relaxing with two friends, chatting casually and then leaving. Oh, by the way, someone said just now that there is a pretty guy named Liu Wuxu Amazing?”
“It’s Jin Sexie’s number one, Miss Liu.”
Qing Niang joked, “If Young Master Jiang wants her to accompany him, he must buy this Jin Sexie. .”
"Just a prostitute, so expensive?"
Ran Qingchen raised his eyebrows.
Qing Niang understands the jealousy between women and explains in a gentle tone:
“Whether gold is valuable or not depends on men. If men think it is worth it, then gold is valuable. If men think it is not, then gold is valuable. If it’s worth anything, then it’s worthless.”
She looked at Jiang Shouzhong and continued:
"Since Mr. Jiang has been to the capital, he naturally understands how valuable the girls in the top three in the capital are. I dare say that our Jin Sexie, Miss Liu, is no less good than the top names in the capital.
It just so happens that tonight, Miss Liu will perform and dance on the flowing water platform. Mr. Jiang, if you are interested, you can go and see it. In ten days, Miss Liu will choose a husband to be the guest of honor. You won’t be able to see it then. "
"Why will she choose a husband in ten days?" Li Nanshuang asked curiously.
Qing Niang smiled and said, “I don’t know about that.”
After Qing Niang left, Li Nanshuang turned and glared at Jiang Shouzhong: “Tell me, do you want to see the oiran dance? ?”
Jiang Shouzhong shook his head: "Not interested."
"Hmph, really not interested?"
Li Nanshuang had an expression that said, "I've seen through your mind."
Just as Jiang Shouzhong was about to speak, Ran Qingchen suddenly said: "Tonight we are going to Liushuitai. I want to see what this famous oiran in Qingzhou looks like and whether he is a fairy descended to earth."< br>
Women are always very curious.
Especially to another woman.
......
In the evening, the three of them came to the flowing water table, where many guests were already sitting.
Thanks to Jiang Shouzhong's status as a distinguished guest in the elegant room, a maid led the three of them to a relatively clean place with a better view.
The platform body is carved from bluestone.
The clear spring below the stage flows gurglingly, and the sound of the water is like the sound of harp and harp, adding a bit of hazy beauty like a dream.
Except for Jiang Shouzhong and the other three, the surrounding guests were all well-known businessmen or children of aristocratic families in Qingzhou.
The most eye-catching thing is a fat man not far away.
This man is huge and wearing gorgeous silk and satin clothes. He seems to be a wealthy businessman.
Because I am too fat, my clothes look tight, especially my bulging belly, which pokes out unceremoniously from under my clothes.
The fat businessman held two beautiful women in his arms and chatted with his friends next to him.
Perhaps aware of Jiang Shouzhong's gaze, the wealthy businessman turned his head, his face was round and full, with a double chin. When he smiled, his eyes narrowed into two slits, revealing a bit of the businessman's unique shrewdness.
He looked at the two women beside Jiang Shouzhong.
When he saw Ran Qingchen's tall figure, his eyes couldn't restrain his passion, but when his eyes fell on the woman's face, he was suddenly disappointed.
The wealthy businessman shook his head and turned to continue talking to his friends.
Qing Niang came to Jiang Shouzhong at some unknown time and explained with a smile:
“His name is Zhang Fuwang, and he is the largest jeweler in Qingzhou. It is said that half of the jewelry worn by the imperial concubine was donated by him.
Whether it is in the business world, officialdom or even the world, he has a good network of contacts. His biggest characteristic is that he is lustful.
But this guy has three problems in Qingzhou. There are more than ten houses, and there are about ten concubines in each courtyard. In addition, he also specially built a pleasure-seeking pavilion, where there are one hundred and eight young and beautiful girls, all under the age of eighteen. < br>
It is said that when he sleeps every night, there will be more than a dozen plump and soft women lying under him to serve as a bed of flesh, and there are even beauties who will serve as spittoons for him..."
Listening to Qing Niang's words slowly, Ran Qingchen and Li Nanshuang clicked their tongues.
It was an eye-opener for them.
It turns out that there are people in the world who can enjoy themselves even more than the emperor.
While he was talking, a burst of fireworks exploded from the sky.
The originally noisy place immediately became quiet, and everyone looked towards the flowing water platform.
A guzheng song played leisurely, like a clear spring in a mountain stream, gurgling and flowing, and it instantly captured everyone's heartstrings.
The music of the zheng began to fall, light smoke slowly rose from the stage, and several women in colorful feathers came out gracefully.
They hold long sleeves in their hands, and follow the melodious music, their clothes fluttering, like fairies in the clouds, their movements are soft and coordinated.
While everyone was immersed, a masked woman quietly appeared behind the veil on one side of the stage.
She was wearing a long dress as light as flowing clouds, with a thin veil covering her face, revealing only a pair of bright eyes like autumn water.
"Is this Liu Wuxu?"
Seeing the woman covered with a veil, Ran Qingchen was a little disappointed.
Jiang Shouzhong smiled and said: "Sometimes what is invisible is the most beautiful."
"That makes sense."
Ran Qingchen smiled slightly.
Accompanied by the harmony of the guzheng and the harp, the woman's dance gradually unfolds, like a willow in the wind, with every step and every twist perfectly in harmony with the music.
When the long sleeves are swayed, it seems to be able to affect the glory and moonlight. All the guests present watched with bated breath.
Even Ran Qingchen, who was disgusted, had to admit that this woman would really eclipse the stars and the moon when she danced.
After a long time, as the music gradually faded, the woman slowly stopped dancing.
At the same time, the veil fell gently on her face.
Revealing a beautiful and moving cheek.
However, judging from the comparison of facial features, this Liu Wuxu is not as beautiful and delicate as Ran Qingchen or Jiang Yi, but she has a soft temperament.
Like the crushed water in the starry night, people can’t help but feel pity for it.
“Not as beautiful as you.”
Jiang Shouzhong sighed pretending to be disappointed.
He subconsciously glanced at the fat rich businessman, whose lustful eyes kept looking at the woman on the stage, but when it came to Liu Wuxu, he looked clear and playful, as if the two of them knew each other.
Hearing the man's words, Ran Qingchen's lips unconsciously rose.
Li Nanshuang was thick-skinned, nodded her head vigorously and said, "Yes, I think so too."
"Let's go."
When the stage came to an end, only people's cheers and applause were left. Jiang Shouzhong left without any need to stay and took the two girls away.
After Jiang Shouzhong turned and left, the wealthy businessman named Zhang Fuwang turned to look at him.
——
Back in the courtyard, Jiang Shouzhong saw an unexpected figure.
The falling snow is like catkins, falling slowly.
The woman stood quietly under the moonlight, surrounded by the quiet breath.
Even though he is dressed in simple civilian clothes, it is difficult to hide his otherworldly quality. And the moment he saw her, all the turbulent passions in the world faded away at this moment, leaving only the purity and indifference of his soul.
Amidst the indifference, it shows its unique character and charm.
Dugu Luoxue.
The deputy master of Wanshou Mountain, the best female wife in the world.
"How do you know I'm here?"
Jiang Shouzhong asked.
Dugu Luoxue's eyes were calm, looking at the man in front of her who almost broke her heart, she smiled and said: "Ask Mrs. Jiang."
Jiang Shouzhong frowned: "You want to see me for something? ”
When Ran Qingchen and Li Nanshuang saw this woman, they had no good looks at all.
It's not because they are afraid that the other party will seduce Jiang Shouzhong. Such a desperate woman doesn't have to worry at all even if she takes off her clothes. The main reason is that Shangguan Yunjin's incident last time made them dislike her.
"I will have a discussion the day after tomorrow and would like to invite you."
Dugu Luoxue said.
Jiang Shouzhong said speechlessly: "You think I'm still in the mood to argue with you now? Sure enough, Jiang Yi was right. You, a woman, will indeed haunt me. Then I'll admit defeat. Everything you said is right. . ”
“It’s not you and me who talk about Tao.”
Dugu Luoxue shook her head slightly and said in a gentle tone, "You will accompany me to talk to others. There will be many people present."
Jiang Shouzhong was stunned: "I will accompany you?"
"Yes."
Dugu Luoxue nodded slightly.
Jiang Shouzhong really wanted to touch this woman’s forehead to see if she had a fever. She was simply sick.
I am not your man or your subordinate, why should I accompany you to discuss Taoism?
Why?
Because you are beautiful?
“Not interested!”
Jiang Shouzhong rejected it.
Dugu Luoxue was silent for a while and said slowly: "I respect your choice, and I will not force you. I will catch you the day after tomorrow."
After the woman finished speaking, her figure gradually faded away until disappear.
Jiang Shouzhong was a little confused, scratched his head and said to the two girls: "What do you mean? Did she force me or not?"
"This bad woman said she would arrest you. "
Li Nanshuang gritted her teeth in anger, "Don't worry, Mr. Noodles, as long as I protect you, that bad woman will not succeed."
Ran Qingchen smiled bitterly and said: "With Dugu Luoxue's cultivation, we are no match."
"Even if we are not rivals, I can also protect the braised noodles!"
Uncle Li is full of confidence. .
Jiang Shouzhong rubbed his chin and fell into deep thought.
He couldn't figure out the reason why Dugu Luoxue asked him to accompany him, but the woman said that there would be many people present, which was an opportunity for investigation.
After all, as Dugu Luoxue, anyone who comes to join in the fun will not be of low status.
"This aunt is serious. Why do you think it's not troublesome enough for us to tell Dugu Luoxue your address?"
Ran Qingchen was quite complaining about Jiang Yi.
Jiang Shouzhong smiled and said: "Mrs. Jiang is not the kind of woman with a long mouth. Since she is willing to tell Dugu Luoxue, it means that she may think that this woman can help me. Anyway, let's talk about it when the time comes."
……
Just like yesterday, after bathing, the three of them continued to squeeze into the same bed.
Li Nanshuang, a very nervous girl, fell asleep after a while. This time she even hugged Jiang Shouzhong's arm, which seemed to make her sleep more soundly.
When Ran Qingchen saw this scene, his eyelids jumped.
Too much!
He actually slept with my man in my arms in front of me.
Intolerable!
She wanted to pull off the man's arm, but she couldn't find a suitable reason, and she couldn't do it even if she was asked to sleep with the man's arm in her arms.
In the end, he could only be depressed, turning sideways and staring at Li Nanshuang fiercely.
At some point, she found herself grabbing the man's arm... After waking up, Ran Qingchen guiltily let go of her hand, and her slender fingers gently rested on the skin of the man's arm.
After struggling internally, she moved her position slightly.
After confirming that the man was asleep, she slowly stood up and reached towards Li Nanshuang with her upper body, trying to pull the girl's arm away.
But after several attempts, it didn’t work, and finally gave up in frustration.
Shameless bastard!
Ran Qingchen scolded Li Nanshuang hundreds of times in his heart.
At this moment, she felt waves of heat coming from under her neck.
When he looked down, his cheeks suddenly turned red.
It turned out that when she pulled Li Nanshuang's arm, she leaned too forward and accidentally pressed lightly on the man's face.
Every time the sleeping Jiang Shouzhong took a breath, the hot breath exhaled from her nose hit her curved skin through the thin dress...
Dyeing Qingchen almost touched her. Fainted.
There is even a body that no longer seems to be one’s own.
The supporting arm is gradually losing strength...
The body is slowly leaning down, and the part pressing on the bridge of the man's nose... is almost beginning to collapse.
Fortunately, she finally used her last strength to return to her sleeping position, so that she would not be embarrassed on the spot.
The woman gasped for air, feeling as if she had been a thief. Her face was very hot in the dark night.
After a while, Ran Qingchen, who regained his senses, quietly punched himself twice in the head.
"What an idiot!"
I don't know whether I am scolding myself or others.
……
Two days came and went in a blink of an eye.
In the past two days, Jiang Shouzhong and the others were still rushing around Jinsexie or other places to investigate and monitor, but there was not much substantial progress.
The man wearing the monkey mask never has a clue.
Dugu Luoxue arrived "as promised".
"There is no need to force me to go, I will go with you." Jiang Shouzhong said proactively.
Dugu Luoxue said in a calm tone: "You can still disguise your identity, I will not expose you, I will only say that you are a friend of mine."
Jiang Shouzhong nodded lightly and said to Ran The two girls of Qingchen said: "Let's split up for the time being. I will continue to investigate the person in the monkey mask. You should follow Dan Dongchuan first. Remember, you only need to follow, don't alert the snake."
The two women nodded and left the courtyard.
......
Jiang Shouzhong followed Dugu Luoxue to the place of discussion.
However, he discovered that the venue for the discussion was still in the ancient Buddhist temple, but it had been changed from the previous side hall to the wider main hall.
Looking at the familiar place, Jiang Shouzhong unconsciously thought of thanking the girl.
I don't know if the woman is still here.
......
In the Buddhist hall, Luo Wanqing, who was meditating, let out a long breath.
The nine golden lotus flowers around her body sway slowly, flickering like candles.
She looked down at her flat belly, then at the phantom lotus flowers around her, and murmured: "It seems that I have to get pregnant again."
(End of this chapter)