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Chapter 227 Showing cowardice
The first lunar month has not yet come out, and the night view of Chang'an City is still dazzlingly beautiful. The red lanterns hanging at the door of every house are dazzling. When you stand on the street and look around, the lanterns on both sides of the street form two giant red dragons. Not long after it got dark, children wearing new clothes were laughing and playing in the street. According to the custom of the Sui Dynasty, no matter how children play during the first month, they will not be scolded by adults.
¡°Walking on the street, you can often see women stuffing candy into the arms of children they don¡¯t know. But there is no need to worry that this is a human trafficker with evil intentions, although children are occasionally abducted and trafficked. But because the Sui Dynasty respected filial piety and benevolence and the court's strict code, this kind of crime that everyone despised rarely happened.
If you have many children, you can adopt them and give them to others to raise. If the two families reach an agreement, they can also spend money to buy the child. However, it must be reported to the government, and government officials will check on the life of the bought child from time to time. If there is abuse, the government will force the child to be returned to the biological parents, and the adoptive parents will be punished with heavy fines, ranging from whippings. If you go to prison, you will be sent to the frontier.
And for those who steal and sell children, the government has always only had one punishment, and that is to kill without mercy.
Children with fireworks and candies in their hands ran freely back and forth on the street, lighting a firecracker and throwing it on the ground from time to time. The shocked adults would not curse angrily, because in the minds of the people of the Sui Dynasty. The first lunar month is originally a time for children to have fun, and the holidays at Da Sui Academy will start on the second day of February, so children can play wildly for a whole month.
The reason why it is the second day of February is because this day is the day when the dragon raises its head. In the Sui Dynasty, people regarded the second day of February as the departure of winter and the arrival of spring. The rain god Dragon King, who has slept all winter, will wake up and send the first spring rain as precious as oil to the earth.
Of course, this is just a custom.
In fact, according to the records of the Qingyu Department of the Great Sui Astrology Observatory over the years, it only rained on the second day of February in the fifteenth year of Shenzong.
The shops were all open, and the aroma of wine and meat from the restaurants overflowed and got into the noses of the people passing by. The waiter, who was neatly dressed in new clothes, stood at the door and warmly greeted the customers coming and going. If business was good, they would get more money from their orders, so they were naturally happy.
Opposite this restaurant is the Crescent Moon Tower, one of the most famous brothels in Chang'an City. The reputation of this building is second only to the two brothels owned by Wu Yiyi, the richest man in the Sui Dynasty, and it can be regarded as a golden brand in Chang'an City. Although the business of Hongxiu Zhao has made all brothel businesses much colder, in this first month, even the stingiest men in Chang'an will not be stingy with their pocket money, so the business in Xinyuelou is particularly prosperous.
The Red Sleeve Move has the beauty of the Red Sleeve Move, and the brothel has the allure of the brothel.
It is not a shameful thing for men to visit brothels in Chang'an City, unless the mother-in-law is too fierce. At the gate of Crescent Tower stood four young men in green clothes and soap boots, all of them young men with handsome features. Those nobles from wealthy families have good masculinity, and the worth of these young men is sometimes not lower than that of the red girl.
Fang Jie, who had specially changed into a suit of brocade clothes, walked to the door of Crescent Tower and took a careful look at the four boys. I found that their stance was very stable, and they must have learned some rudimentary boxing and kicking skills. Before coming, he had clearly seen the terrain around Crescent Tower, and finding a way out was already his inherent habit.
"This is a place where you don't have to worry about meeting acquaintances. Those really famous adults don't dare to show their faces. Even when they come to a brothel, they quickly go in and go straight to the girl they like, Wu Shan Yunyu. After all, they are all people with status. If the censors in the censor's dais were to play a book in front of all the civil and military officials, even if the emperor just reprimanded them, they would not be able to get off the stage.
And Fang Jie slightly changed his appearance, and the mustache that Shen Qingshan carefully glued under his nose was very realistic. It made him look a lot more mature, and the slightly tacky brocade clothes he wore were padded with something, making his figure look fatter.
The boy at the door greeted Fang Jie enthusiastically and asked if there was any familiar girl. Fang Jie smiled and shook his head, and generously rewarded him with some scattered silver. The boy who got the money worked harder and led Fang Jie through the door. As he walked, he introduced the beautiful ladies in the building who everyone loved and loved. Fang Jie pretended to be fascinated and looked around to see if there was anyone he knew.
"It seems that this is your first time to come to our Crescent Building, sir. I don't know what type of girl you like. Are you more lively or gentle?"The girls in our building include not only ladies from the south of the Yangtze River, but also foreigners from the Western Regions. If the young master is willing to spend more money, he can be served by a peerless beauty from the Northern Liao people. "
As he spoke, the boy pointed upstairs and said: "Young Master has a distinguished status. Why don't you go upstairs to find a private room and then slowly choose a girl? I will ask my mother to lead the girls to meet you in the private room. Once you have chosen someone, you can I'm here to serve you. I'm not bragging. All the girls in our building are very talented. They are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. If you want to listen to music, you can easily pick up the Southern and Northern tunes. ¡±
Fang Jie nodded and said, "Okay, just lead me upstairs."
Knowing that he had found another benefactor, the boy quickly led him up to the second floor. As he went upstairs, he shouted in a clear voice: "Dear guests, please listen to Yuxuan, mother welcomes you!"
This is Fang Jie¡¯s first time entering a brothel, whether in his previous life or this life. In my previous life, I had always longed to enter a place like this, but I didn't have the courage. Now that I finally walked in, Fang Jie always felt a little strange. Perhaps it was the thoughts from his previous life that caused him to feel like a thief.
The second floor is full of private rooms, and from time to time the sound of singing and laughing can be heard from the door as you pass by. Fang Jie listened carefully and discerned whether there was any familiar voice.
Just when he was paying attention to these things, the boy in front stopped and said, "Sir, this is Ting Yuxuan, please come in."
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Pushing open the door and going in, Fang Jie found that the decoration in the room was elegant and without a trace of kitsch. There are clothes racks and washstands at the entrance, where guests can take off their robes and wash their hands. The stove is lit in the room and the temperature is comfortable. In order to prevent the guests from feeling that the smell of charcoal fire in the room was too strong, sandalwood was specially ordered.
Fang Jie didn¡¯t take off his robe because there was still something hidden inside.
He strolled inside and found that the space behind the screen was not very large. There was an exquisite mahogany bed, a table and two chairs, but nothing else. The landscape paintings hanging on the walls are obviously copied, and the painting style is a little rough.
Fang Jiexin said that no wonder he could hear the voices of people inside when he passed by the door. It turns out that the layout of every room is so small.
He just sat down, and the madam, who was dressed quite hotly and still had charm, walked in with a smile. The greetings were as warm as if Fang Jie was a relative she had not seen for many years. Fang Jie was a little uncomfortable with this attitude, but deliberately acted to look more relaxed. Madams are people with extremely poisonous eyes, so they can naturally tell that this handsome young man with a mustache must not come to this kind of place often.
She smiled coquettishly and said a few polite words, then she leaned on Fang Jie's shoulder and asked, "Young master, give me some general direction, so that I can choose a suitable girl for you."
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Fang Jie thought for a while, then lowered his voice and said: "Someone who is more pure and well-behaved? She will do whatever I say. It is best if she has a slim figure, andit is best not to have too big breasts, do you understand?"
He found that he was really not suitable for entering a place like this. He was obviously acting, but when he said these words, his voice trembled slightly, as if he was a thief. The madam likes this kind of slightly shy guests the most. Generally speaking, such guests will not make any excessive demands and are generous.
The old madam covered her mouth and said with a sweet smile: "Young master really knows how to enjoy it. I understand what you mean. You are just looking for someone younger, right? If the master is willing to pay a good price, there are still a few beautiful and delicate ones in the building who have not yet opened. -Beauty's Qinghuan. When you are fourteen or fifteen years old, you are as beautiful as a flower bud, and you are at your most ecstatic."
Fang Jie originally wanted to refuse. The purpose of visiting a brothel was to do business. If he harmed a little girl who had not yet bloomed, wouldn't it be a crime? But then I thought about it, even if I didn't do this, who would have known that the girl would have been taken advantage of by that rude and brutal guy. And if he refuses, obviously the play will be a bit fake.
¡°That¡¯s fine, let¡¯s just let mom make the arrangements.¡±
Fang Jie took out a banknote from his sleeve and handed it over. The madam lowered her head and saw that the amount on the banknote was satisfactory. Then she turned around with a few polite words and ordered others to bring rare fruits and some exquisite snacks. . These fruits are not native to the local area, they should have been trafficked from across the sea by merchants from Dongchu. Ordinary people are reluctant to buy and eat them. The price of a plate of fruits is enough to feed a family for half a month.
After the Madam went out, Fang Jie felt a little more at ease. The previous conversation was actually more tiring than playing a role with Prince Yi. He couldn't help but laugh to himself, wondering why he was still so uncomfortable after being in this world for almost seventeen years. He remembered Shen Qingshan's teasing eyes before, and his face flushed slightly. Xin said that even Shen Qingshan could see that he was showing cowardice, and that he had really failed in this aspect.
He pinched a piece of fruit and gave it to herIn his mouth, he knew that this thing was called a musk fruit and was as big as a grape, but he had never seen it in his previous life. The fragrance is fragrant, and if it is stored well, it can even last for several months without going bad. The taste is slightly sweet but not greasy. Because of its special aroma, it was called musk fruit by the Sui people.
After putting two pills into his mouth, the madam led a little girl with reddish cheeks in and walked in with a smile.
"Quick, I've met the young master. He will be your guest tonight. You have to serve him well. If the young master is kind, your life will be easier this time, and maybe you will feel comfortable again. If you don't serve well, You will suffer if you are rude, young master.¡±
The little girl looks to be fifteen or sixteen years old, about the same age as Wu Yinyu. She is petite, only reaching her shoulders. She looks a little thin, and her thin but round shoulders make people like her, especially her slender waist. Although the breasts are not too small, they are like steamed buns, and they can barely hold up the clothes. Because she is thinner, her buttocks are not as plump and round as the woman's. But it does look very tasty, and it is this slightly greenishness that is most endearing.
She lowered her head, not daring to look into Fang Jie's eyes, and bowed to Fang Jie with a blushing face. With her curved eyebrows, big eyes, slightly pointed jaw, and straight nose, she is indeed a beauty.
The old madam said that the young master should be more affectionate to our girl, and don¡¯t let her faint from the pain, then left with a smile. Before leaving the house, he didn't forget to give Fang Jie a wink.
Once the madam left, Fang Jie seemed even more embarrassed than the poor man. He opened his mouth but didn't know what to say, so he could only smile awkwardly.
Although this Qing Guan is not very old, he has been training in Crescent Tower for many years. Naturally, one could tell at a glance that Fang Jie was not that kind of nasty guest, so he relaxed a little. They were all sold into brothels at a very young age and kept because of their beauty. They were taught how to play piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and how to please men, so that they could be sold at a good price when they grew up. She knew that she would not be able to pass this test sooner or later, so she just looked forward to meeting a gentler man for the first time.
I saw that Fang Jie had a pretty face, and he seemed to be even shyer than her. She knew she was lucky. If she had met someone with a rough temper, he might have come up and ripped her clothes off by now.
"How about I sing a song for you first?"
The little girl hesitated and asked.
Fang Jie, who was already at a loss, nodded immediately when he heard these words: "That's fine then let's sing a song first."
He subconsciously wiped the sweat from his forehead, and his back was also wet.
"It's so hot in this room"
He said awkwardly.
"hot?"
The little girl has been specially trained for so many years and knows many hints in the words of customers. Generally speaking, when it comes to heat, it¡¯s time to get down to business. She thought to herself that this person was so strange, so she couldn't help but feel impatient after listening to the music? So she blushed and moved a few steps forward, squatted down in front of Fang Jie and said softly: "Then I will undress the young master first"
"ah!"
Fang Jie was so shocked that he jumped up in fear.
"Isn't it a rap song? Why do you have to take off your clothes again?"