The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 31 It Has Been Spread Outside

It was Tanchun who stood up.

Although Tanchun was born to Aunt Zhao, she always deliberately distanced herself from Aunt Zhao and kept a distance, but instead walked very close to Mrs. Wang.

Among his brothers, he was near Baoyu and far away from Jiahuan.

"Second brother Bao, I'm a little surprised. Why is fourth brother Min so bold that he dares to bet with so many of you? Isn't he afraid of being kicked out by the elder?"

"How would I know? However, he wanted to go back on his word later, but once he said a word, it's hard to chase after him. If he is willing to gamble and admit defeat, how can the elder make him go back on his word."

"If you really lose, are you really going to give Qingwen to him?"

"It's okay, I won't lose. Three acres of watermelons sell for 5000 taels of silver, who would you believe?"

Baoyu looked around, but no one answered.

"Look, no one believes it."

When Li Wan heard this, he shook his head secretly.

In fact, Li Wan still sympathized with his younger uncle Jia Min.

This may be related to her own experience.

Jia Zhu died early, and now he is alone, guarding Jia Lan to live the day. The only hope is that Jia Lan can get a good name in the exam, and he will have someone to rely on in the future.

Wanting to come to Brother Min's mother, although she has a master, she has ignored her all these years, and she is no different from being a widow. Everyone knows that Brother Min is here, and the house doesn't want to see him.It's a poor kid.

Only this time, I'm afraid I'm going back to the countryside.How could he win such a bet? I'm afraid he fell into someone else's trap.

When Miaoyu heard this, she also made up her mind.In fact, I don't need to come. It's probably a foregone conclusion for Fourth Master Min to return to the countryside.I still think of him sometimes, but I really don't know the current affairs.Master Bao is the one worth thinking about.

Mrs. Wang is meditating and praying to Buddha.

He looked calm, but he was so happy that he wanted to find a place to laugh a few times.

Although Zhou Rui made her lose face again, she never expected that that bastard's retribution would come so quickly.

Even the old master has made a move, plus Brother Rong and Baoyu, I see where you are going, this time you are looking for death.

My Baoyu has grown up and knows how to take care of her mother.

Meng Pozhai.

Jia Zheng walked up and down the room, sighing and cursing from time to time.

"This evil animal, this evil animal."

Dajinmen Hutong in the inner city is the busiest place in the imperial capital at night.

On the whole street, there are dozens of brothels in a row.There are official prostitutes, camp prostitutes, and private prostitutes.

This is a place where men are in ecstasy. Every night, when the lights are on, there is a constant flow of people.

Yuhualou is the most famous brothel among them.

Here, there are prostitutes who sell their bodies and geishas who do not.

The reason why Yuhua Building is famous is that in addition to the high-end prostitutes, there is also a geisha who does not sell herself——Gu Panpan.

Gu Panpan, one of the four most famous geisha in the imperial capital today, with a pipa, has fascinated many literati, poets, dignitaries and dignitaries.

Now, Gu Panpan is drinking and supper with a group of nobles.

Gu Panpan originally didn't want to come, but these people all have backgrounds.The madam can't afford to offend, and neither can she.

The leader is the grandson of Zhenguo Gong Niuqing, who is now in his thirties and inherits the first-class uncle Niu Jizong.

The rest, the grandson of Liu Biao, the Duke of Li, now inherits the first-class son Liu Fang.

The grandson of Chen Yi, Duke of Qi, Chen Ruiwen, the hereditary third-rank Wei Lie general.

The grandson of Ma Biao, the ruler of the country, and the hereditary third-rank Weiyuan general Ma Shangde.

The grandson of the Marquis of Dingcheng, Xie Kun, a hereditary third-class guerrilla in the Beijing camp.

The son of Jing Tianhou, Qiu Liang, the soldier and horse commander of the five cities.

As well as Feng Ziying, the son of General Shenwu, Chen Yejun, Wei Ruolan, etc., are all descendants of the noble family.

Today, Feng Ziying is the host.

These people all have their own fixed social circles, and the circles are basically some noble children.Jia Lian, Baoyu, Jia Zhen, Jia Rong, etc. are all insiders.

When they get together, it's nothing more than fighting wine and prostitutes, playing dogs and horses, holding horns and composing poems, all in all, just having fun.

The topic is nothing more than which character is good, the prostitute.Of course, the most common ones are the anecdotes and anecdotes about the imperial court, official circles, and major families in the imperial capital.

Today's main topic is the matter of the illegitimate son in Rongguo Mansion.

This illegitimate child is quite interesting.

Before he got to the mansion, his reputation spread.

First he died of a sudden illness on the road, and later he came back to life, and then he broke out of the coffin. On the first day he arrived at Rongguo Mansion, he beat the concubine, and then he left the mansion, and went to the suburbs to find a place for himself.

Unexpectedly, when I got there, I was uneasy, and made a big commotion again.

It was relatively reliable at the beginning, and it was a good thing to get a pressure well. These days, I am busy making money.

Next, it's a little out of tune.

"That pressure well is a good thing. We have installed one here, and the water will come out as soon as it is pressed. It is very cheap." (PS: In the book "Red Chamber", the word "cheap" is often used. It means "convenient", not cheap. The pronunciation is bianyi. This usage is still used in some areas in Northeast China.)
Gu Panpan was arranging his hair while talking.This is her signature move, which looks very coquettish.

"That's what the master we're talking about worked out."

Qiu Liang, the soldier and horse of the five cities, said.

He is in Wucheng Bingma Division, and the news is very well-informed.

"Speaking of this Jia Si'er, I still have a relationship. Last time I went to Qixia Mountain, I stayed with him for one night."

Feng Ziying took a sip of wine and spoke slowly.

"Oh? This is quite new. Could it be that he is as good as Long Yang like me?"

Liu Fang said with a wretched smile on her face.

"Go, don't talk nonsense, hello, I'm not good yet."

Everyone laughed.

"If you say you men are really bad, you are not satisfied with having a woman, and you have to mess with yourself."

Gu Panpan interjected in time.

"I know, last time you accompanied Lingci to fulfill your vow, why did he go there?"

"I'm also surprised. It's just one person, without any entourage, and went up the mountain."

"This is an unconventional character." Niu Jizong said.

"This kid, there are many unconventional things. Have you heard about the Hu's winery? That's what he did."

This time it was Qiu Liang again.

"This Taoism is really new. It's the first time I've heard of this kind of business in these years. Now, many people are paying attention. Even I have been aroused curiosity, but I really want to see what kind of wine it is. .”

Chen Ruiwen is not far behind.

"The wine is really good wine, very strong. It's not too much to say that it will kill you."

Feng Ziying shook her fan, looking like she was sitting on Mount Tai.

"How do you know it's good wine? Have you ever drank it?"

Marchand was a little unconvinced.

"Hey, I really drank it. Today, the second master Bao of Jia's mansion gave me a small can. It's a spicy, good wine. I've never drank it in my life. When that day comes, I'm going to buy it too. A few cans. After drinking that wine, and then drinking ours, that’s one word: water!”

"According to what you said, I will also go to see the excitement when the time comes."

Xie Kun said.

"There is another new thing. Boss Hu of Hu's Winery found our Wucheng Bingma Division and told us to send people there to maintain order on that day. I'm afraid there was a stampede accident that day. Hey, a businessman came up with such an idea."

"Are you going?"

"Of course we went. At that time, each of us will give us a catty of wine. Can we not go? Speaking of which, it has something to do with that Jia Si'er. It was his idea to ask us to go, and he even drew a picture for me. , talk about the route of travel, use some isolation ropes and so on. When I heard it, it made some sense, so I agreed."

"When you say that, I also think of one thing. This afternoon, she is also from the Hu's wine shop. She came to our madam and said that she wanted to invite some of our sisters to join us that day. I still have to go. .”

Gu Panpan said.

"Okay, we will all go to cheer you on that day."

Niu Jizong looked very straightforward.

"I heard that the wine is very expensive. It is said that some of them cost 100 taels of silver a catty."

Pfft, Niu Jizong spit out a mouthful of wine.

"What kind of wine sells for 100 taels of silver a catty, robbery? Only fools buy it?"

"What kind of high-end wine is it? It's specially given as a gift. What kind of gift wine is it called? When buying wine, there are also mysterious gifts. Now, it has spread throughout the entire Dajinmen. Even the sisters want to see it."

"If you want to talk about the silver, I think of one thing. I heard that Jia Si'er made a bet with his uncle that within ten days, his wine would sell for 1 taels of silver. If that time comes, he won't Pay 1 taels of silver to the mansion, and then go back to his hometown. If he pays, his uncle will climb around the mansion in front of the Rongning and Ning people. This is very interesting. .”

"In that case, this Jia Si'er is quite courageous."

"You have the courage, but you are just a reckless man. No matter how good the wine is, how can you sell it for 1 taels of silver? You think it is robbery. Besides, Jia Si'er also uttered wild words, saying that he would kill himself. I sold watermelons for 5000 taels of silver on my three-acre land, and even said I would grow Ganoderma lucidum, is that ridiculous?"

"Well, after all, he is a country boy. He has never seen the world. He thinks that our emperor is his country, where there are cows everywhere. He can brag as much as he wants? So when I saw him building the pressure well, I thought he was a relying on it." It’s right, I didn’t expect it to be such a master.”

"It's not surprising. The Jia family doesn't have any decent people anymore. A country boy dares to come out to bluff."

"Such an interesting character, I really want to meet him, let's see what kind of head he looks like?"

"Everyone wants to meet Gu, we will ask him to come someday, and then you will follow him to the countryside and give birth to a bunch of children for him."

"Qiu Liang, you can't spit out ivory with your dog's mouth. See if I don't tear your mouth."

"This Jia Si'er is making such a mess, why is there no one in Jia's house to take care of it?"

"You should also know that Jia Cunzhou has always been unwilling to be a director in the mansion. It is said that Shi Taijun has never seen that Jia Si'er. This time, he will end up doing it himself. His uncle has made a move, and he intends to give him up. Hurry back to the country."

"Well, after all, she was born as a singing girl, so she can't always make it to the stage."

"Hey, don't bring someone who talks like that, my family is also a singing girl."

"Okay, don't say it, don't say it, I will punish myself with a drink."

The crowd laughed again.

　Thanks to Jiangnan people, Kong Fangling, book friends 20161229092004686, etc. for their recommendations.The third update today, at 8 pm.

　　


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