Wanqingsi

Chapter 99 Selling Songs
Singing and drumming Yan Zhaoer, Wei Shu playing singing and singing.The pink sun is shining, and the dancing sleeves are blowing the flowers and branches.

Take care of the beauties with wine, please sing Handan Ci.How lingering is the Qingzheng, and the green clouds hang down the song.

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Li Bai's "Watching Prostitutes at the South Pavilion in Handan" is full of brothels.The night in the brothel, the singing of orioles, singing and whispering, lines of makeup and powder, and thousands of brocade tents, no matter whether you are in the capital or Cangdu, there is no difference.Just stepped into the Firework Lane, already felt the boundless breath of wind and moon.Standing in front of the largest brothel in Cangdu, "Fengyue Tower", I feel a little irony. I never thought that one day, I would take the initiative to step into this place where I wanted to escape.

A tortoise slave has already come up to welcome him: "This young man has a very good eye, but this is his first time looking for a girl?"

I smiled lightly and said nothing, the turtle slave also knew how to read eyes, saw that I didn't want to say more, and welcomed me into the hall with a smile: "My lord, the girls in our Fengyuelou are all beautiful and understanding, If you don't have any girls you know well, the villain will introduce you to two..."

"Look for a cabin first." I said calmly, "What's on today?"

Gu Nu heard me say this, as if I was a dandy who often goes in and out of the Goulan Courtyard, his eyes lit up: "Master, it's a coincidence, today we have a young man from Fengyue Tower who made his debut on the stage, singing and dancing are outstanding, everyone It is the most popular song in the capital..."

I smiled, entered the small compartment, and leaned on the couch: "That's kind, I'm interested to see."

The tortoise slave saw that I was neither salty nor salty, and couldn't figure out my details, so he apologized and said with a smile: "Young master, do you want to ask the two girls to come in to compensate for the wine?"

"No need, I'll call again when I need it." I said flatly, I'm not here to whore.Tossed a tael of silver to him, although his face was calm, his heart was twitching with pain. Seeing that the turtle slave was smiling, he smiled coquettishly: "That villain doesn't disturb the master's interest. Command the little one."

After he went out, Xiao Hong, who was dressed as a servant, said: "Miss came here today, do you want...?"

She hesitated for a moment, and her voice froze.I glanced up at her and chuckled: "Do you think I want to go back to my old job?"

Seeing my mocking expression, she frowned and said, "Girl..."

"Xiaohong, it's hard for me to get rid of the life of leaning on the door and laughing. Do you really think I will come back?" I opened the window, lowered the bamboo curtain, and watched the movement in the lobby.

"Girl..." Xiaohong stared at me blankly, and I smiled, "Today we will also be masters, you should just come out to have fun."

A red glow flew up on Xiao Hong's face, she stomped her feet and said, "Young lady is so rude."

The lobby was bustling with activity. The gentleman mentioned by Gui Nu before came out on the stage, and saw a gorgeously dressed woman holding a piano on the stage. Although her face was half down, she could still see her beautiful face and her expression. Touching, can be regarded as a beauty.She played the piano and sang a little song. When I listened to the song, I felt that the style of the song was a little weird, but it seemed a little familiar. After she sang the lyrics, I realized that something was wrong. In the shadow of a few songs, the lyrics are also very white. They are not written according to the rhythm, but songs written in the style of popular songs. It makes people laugh and laugh, and feels nondescript.

I smiled, and after listening to her singing, I raised my eyes to Xiaohong: "What do you think of her singing?"

"No girl can sing well." Xiaohong smiled and flattered me, and I gave her an angry and funny look.Bidding has already started in the outside room, and a thin old man bid 200 taels for the Qing valet.I smiled lightly and said: "Xiao Hong, open the door and tell that turtle slave to help me invite the old bustard in."

Liu Ruyue, the bustard of Fengyue Tower, is a charming and charming middle-aged lady, dressed in a coquettish and enchanting way. When Yu Die'er was the shopkeeper in the shop, she liked to pester him. This time, but I haven't seen her face, so I can see her face clearly now.The old bustard came in and saw me and Xiao Hong, she was surprised and said with a smile: "Yo, this young master is here for the first time? Which girl do you like? Ruyue asked her to come and say hello..."

I smiled and said, "Mother Liu, please sit down. The song that girl performed on the stage just now is a bit unique. I wonder which musician composed it?"

"My lord, you are welcome. This is the most popular song and song in the capital today. It is said that it was created by the prostitute Carmen who was 'Leaning on the Red Mansion' back then. It is very popular among guests. You also like this song?" Liu Ruyue sat down, asked with a smile.

"Miss Carmen?" I raised my eyebrows and said calmly, "I've heard Miss Carmen's song before, but the words and music are not quite similar."

Liu Ruyue was stunned, her face was a bit embarrassed: "It turns out that the young master is from the capital, and I will not hide it from the young master. The girl Carmen is unparalleled in her lyrics and music, and the capital is popular. Naturally, some people will follow suit."

It turns out that the songs I sang back then have already spread to Cangdu, and they have become the fashion in brothels. Women in brothels compete to imitate them, hoping to increase their social status?
"So, these songs were written by Mama Liu specially for people to imitate Miss Carmen's songs?" I smiled lightly and said softly.

Liu Ruyue's face was a little embarrassed: "Nowadays, in Cangdu City, every brothel is like this..."

"It's a pity." I said lightly.

"What a pity?" Liu Ruyue was taken aback, "What do you mean, young master?"

"The song that girl sang just now doesn't suit her temperament. If she changed to another song, her bidding price tonight should be more than 200 taels." I looked at the old bustard, "Mama Liu thinks that if this song How about the song?" As I said that, without waiting for her to respond, I hummed a song "The Moon is Full on the West Tower", just now I thought that singing this song should be very beautiful with that Qingguan's voice.That Liu Ruyue heard me humming a few lines, her eyes lit up, but she couldn't figure out what I was thinking, so she said anxiously: "My lord, this song..."

"I'm here today to discuss business with Mama Liu." A slight smile appeared on the corner of my lips: "Since Mama Liu wants to find someone to buy songs anyway, why don't you buy them from me? I guarantee that the songs I'll give you will definitely be Mother Liu wanted it."

"I just said why a guest booked a small room but didn't call her a girl. It turns out that drunkards don't care about drinking." Liu Ruyue looked at me, her complexion was different from the cautious one just now, she looked at me with a half smile but not a smile: " It turns out that the girl is here to talk to Ruyue about business."

I raised my eyebrows and smiled faintly. She knew that I was a woman when she entered the door, but she didn't pick it out until she figured out my reason for coming.I didn't take her sudden attitude into disobedience, I just looked at her with a small smile, and said lightly: "Mother Liu is really a delicate person, I wonder if she is interested in this little girl's business?"

"The song that the girl sang just now is quite pleasant, but it is not very similar to Miss Carmen's song style." Liu Ruyue said with a smile, "Does the girl have any other songs?"

"The song just now is for that girl." I Wan'er said, "Does Mama Liu want the pornographic song of Miss Carmen?"

"The girl from the brothel sings songs to amuse the guests." Liu Ruyue smiled, "Does the girl have any?"

I smiled, and I am afraid that the words that are better than "Carmen" are less shocking. Since you want a vulgar song, I will give you a vulgar song. I opened my mouth and sang Huang An's "Jun Mo Pan", the tune of this song Too vulgar, the lyrics of my favorite "Jun Mo Pan" have also been changed to be unbearably vulgar. When I first listened to it, I had the urge to hit the wall, but the man who sang for fun was still flattering.

Liu Ruyue listened to me quietly, with a smile in her eyes that couldn't help: "Miss, these two songs are completely different in style. Ruyue is really curious, are these songs written by girls?"

"It was made by people from my hometown." I Wan Er smiled, "Mother Liu, that song was just a joke to you, how about I sing it to you again?"

Since it is selling things, of course we must pay attention to the quality of the goods. I put aside my jokes and sang "Liuguang Flying Dance" seriously. I don't believe that you will not be tempted after singing this song.Sure enough, when Liu Ruyue heard this song, her face was dazed. When I finished singing, I didn't speak for a long time. I smiled and said softly: "Mother Liu, can you still hear this song?"

"Listen, listen." Liu Ruyue came back to her senses, looked at me with a happy face and said, "What do you want to do with this business, Miss?"

"5000 taels of silver." I quoted a price. I originally wanted to say 4000 taels. Thinking about the cost of my comeback, anyway, the money in this brothel is easy to come by, so I simply need to pay more.

"Girl, your price is like a lion's mouth." Liu Ruyue is also a person who has experienced storms, and she didn't get angry when she heard me asking such a price, and said calmly, "You want to sell these three songs for 5000 taels. Is Liu Ruyue being taken advantage of? I get someone to write a song, and it's only five taels of silver as a retouching fee."

"Of course it's not the price of three songs." I secretly praised, smiled, and said lightly: "I'm not going to hide it from Mama Liu, I need this money urgently, if Mama Liu agrees to pay me this money in one lump sum, I will I can provide you with songs at any time within a year. 5000 taels is not a lot, but it is not too much. If my songs make Mama Liu more customers, 5000 taels will be easy to earn back."

"That's what I said, but it's still unknown whether the girl's songs can make a profit. Besides, I don't know the details of the girl. If the girl walks away with the money, wouldn't it be a big loss for me?" Liu Ruyue thought very carefully, I forgot this, that is—why should she trust me?

"Then what does Mama Liu want to do?" In Shangyanshang, naturally I can't dispel her concerns just by talking about it.

"It's better to pay the bill one by one, the goods and the money are due, neither late nor owed." Liu Ruyue said, "I'll pay the bill according to the market price, how about it?"

"One song five taels of silver?" I smiled slightly and stood up, "Mother Liu, it seems that this business can't be negotiated." There is more than one brothel in Cangdu City, I just sell it after changing houses.

"Miss, don't worry." Seeing that I wanted to leave, Liu Rushi smiled and said, "Miss is not satisfied with the price, why don't you offer me a price?"

"100 taels a song." I opened my mouth and said, "Mother Liu, this price can't be less."

She chuckled lightly and said: "Girl, the girls in our building may not be able to get 100 taels of silver even if they receive a guest. Your price is really too high."

I smiled faintly: "Mother Liu, when the same thing is used on different people, the effect will be different. You are a sensible person, and you know how to use good things wisely."

She looked at me fixedly, with an inexplicable smile on the corner of her lips: "The girl is also a smart person. Okay, just say this to the girl, 100 taels of silver, I'll take it."

I smiled lightly, 100 taels of silver is a lot, but in the past few days, 4000 taels have to be raised, and forty songs have to be sold. Fengyuelou will not have such a large demand, it seems that it will take more Go to several brothels.It's really humorous, I finally got out of the brothel, and I never thought that I would have to rely on the brothel to save my life.Maybe selling songs can't fully raise the debt, but in general, today's start is not bad.I smiled and said to Liu Ruyue: "That's it, I'll write down the lyrics, please ask Mother Liu to ask the musician to memorize the score."

——2006, September, 11
(End of this chapter)