Chapter 54: Shock (I)

With a bang, the fireworks lit up in the sky near Bailuzhou. In the crowd below, Xiaochan took Ning Yi's clothes and walked forward while looking up. Occasionally, she tripped by a stone under her feet and hit Ning Yi's back.

The venue of the Courtesan Competition is said to be in Bailuzhou, but in fact it is near a station between Bailuzhou and Jiangning. This place is surrounded by mountains and water, with vast green spaces. The huge gathering venue has long been surrounded. The nearby river is surrounded by boats and boats. With the arrival of floats one after another, the green space outside is gathering crowds, and various snacks and juggling are arranged between the grass, and the fire is striking and hitting very lively.

It is actually simple to go into the venue to watch the performance. The cost is just a flower. When you see the girl you like, you can offer it up. A flower is a tael of silver and a thousand words of writing. Although the wealthy area of ​​the Wu Dynasty and Jiangning area is already a considerable amount of money for ordinary families. This time, nearly 10,000 people came here, and about 3,000 people could enter. The rest would probably have fun outside the venue, waiting for the competition to end, or go home to sleep in the middle.

If we deconstruct it according to Ning Yi's perspective, this is a society with a large gap between the rich and the poor, which is actually much larger than a thousand years later. However, although some people complain and dissatisfied, everyone has become accustomed to too many things. In their minds, this situation is natural. Some people who are family members, enjoy the cool and relax with their families on the bustling grasslands and river beaches. It is a luxury to spend dozens of or hundreds of cigarettes, and some are not rich. They simply come to watch the juggling performances and listen to the music coming from the venue. After a girl got the courtesan, she was also happy together.

Most of the 3,000 people who entered were not rich. The poorer talented men wanted to vassal Feng Ya and met some people, and many people gritted their teeth and didn't want to miss this kind of thing. The real rich people are probably the top hundreds. It is estimated that within one day, they will contribute more than 90% of the income of this grand event, ranging from dozens of taels, hundreds of taels, thousands of taels, and even over ten thousand taels, which often make people talk about for a while. In Yangzhou and Tokyo, every time the courtesan competition is played, it is said that the grand occasion is unprecedented and even surpassing Jiangning.

When they arrived, the floats had already entered. The entrance was filled with tickets. The crowd was crowded and crowded. Ning Yi and Xiaochan ran to the grass next to them, and found a little free stall to eat a bowl of tofu, and looked at the grand occasion there. The sound of acquaintances waving and saying hello sounded from time to time in the crowded crowd, and occasionally some people who wanted to go in were driven out. Both sides cursed Sangsang. It would take some time to go in. Xiaochan sat next to the small table and bought tofu but didn't eat it. He took a few plums and other dried fruits from his arms to put them in the tofu bowl to embellish it. Ning Yi felt helpless.

"Can you eat this way?"

"It looks good." Xiaochan said, and took a spoon to dig a spoonful of tofu brain with plum grains and put it in her mouth. She held it and slowly savored it for a long time, and was a little intoxicated. Ning Yi was impressed by her spoonful of tofu brain that could last for so long, and inadvertently remembered that a long time ago, it seemed that there was a marshmallow that could lick it for an hour. He couldn't help but smile at Xiaochan's expression, put down the spoon, and watched the surroundings waiting leisurely.

For him, leisure is actually a kind of patience in most cases. In most cases after coming to the Wu Dynasty, the same is true for most cases. It is more of a habit developed by patience and a kind of concentration that has been cultivated for many years without moving. However, in the noisy crowd at this time, he and Xiaochan sat here with Xiaochan, and perhaps what he felt was real leisure. After a moment, Xiaochan pointed to the crowd: "Hey, son-in-law, Young Master Wending and Young Master Wenfang."

The crowd there were Su Wending and Su Wenfang and others, and there were also a few of their friends who were traveling with him. Ning Yi had heard of them before, and they were probably talented men with some fame. When he looked over here, he had already seen them. When he saw Ning Yi and Xiaochan, he was a little embarrassed.

These people have no topics with Ning Yi on weekdays, and occasionally exchange greetings at the Su family. Ning Yi is still there every time they come back to Su Tan'er to extort money. The reason they use is to do various business and various reasons to strive for progress. Su Tan'er always nagged for a long time and also gave some tips and opinions on doing business. Although they may also understand that this cousin knows what they do, it is a bit embarrassing to meet Ning Yi at this time.

For Su Wending and Su Wenfang and others, on the one hand, Ning Yi was married into a marriage, and on the other hand, he was really talented. It had spread in the Su family, and no one dared to really underestimate him. Even if there was no such thing, they had to give Su Tan'er a face. At this time, he was probably hesitant for a while, considering whether he should come over to say hello. Ning Yi just nodded at them and smiled, as if he had relieved their worries and would not come over again.

Then I saw the Kang Xian family's ceremonial guard. After a while, there was finally plenty of room for the door. The crowds were slightly reduced. Ning Yi and the slow Xiaochan had already finished eating the tofu and went there. Then, they met Li Pin. There were two talented men walking with Li Pin. Both sides introduced each other. Xiaochan also obediently greeted them and went in together.

The venue for the third day of junior high school is actually quite wide. After all, if more than 100 girls perform on the same stage, it will be almost dawn tomorrow if the performance is over.

When participants come in from the enclosed door, the first thing they see is a newly decorated in-house shops, restaurants, etc. Most buildings are originally available. They also provide wine, water, tea and food, various resting places, nearby rocks, water beaches, circular stages, etc., which are arranged differently, just like a theme park.

There are five stages, including boats, waterfront pavilions, teahouses, small buildings on the river bay, small stacks on the mountain, circular drums in the center, and when will the girl perform on the side. Usually, the order is to draw lots, but there are also some deliberate adjustments. For example, the performance time of the four major banks or girls who are recognized as popular will be staggered. Try to avoid the four major banks performing everywhere at the same time, making people not sure who to see.

The boats and boats are naturally a place for girls to relax. There are also various sheds of various sizes around the venue, and they are also the territory of brothels. Only when you are invited can you go in and meet the performers. The restaurants around you are mostly filled with fragrance, and better poems will be hung out to cheer for a certain girl. It is not to throw flowers on the stage to the spot, but there are naturally someone next to you to register.

"This time I can win the favor of Brother Gu, and Miss Miaomiao's four major tours, I think it's undoubtedly time to enter. The last time Brother Gu wrote a poem about pity for Miss Miaomiao, which was like a delicacy. After reading it, it was left with fragrance for several days. Brother Gu's poem was admirable. Come and respect Brother Gu's cup."

It was already night, and fireworks were set off. The performances on various stages had actually begun. The crowds gathered and dispersed in the venue to watch the performances. On the Wenmo Tower next to him, Gu Yanzhen was having a temporary rest with several people. Among these people, Gu Yanzhen was the main favorite girl named Luo Miaomiao. This girl has not been in the industry for a long time, but she has a high reputation and many people pursued her. In this competition, the top sixteen people were no suspense and were a popular candidate for the four major industries. Gu Yanzhen wrote a few poems for him a few days ago to help him.

At this time, the few people praised each other for a few words. After a while, a beautiful woman came to say hello. Gu Yanzhen had also written poems for her before. Her performance was over. At this time, she came to thank her and accompanied her two glasses of wine. She was obviously interested in Gu Yanzhen, but she also knew that the other party was pursuing Luo Miaomiao and had a moment of time. She felt that there was no hope for her and she had other things to do, so she left.

On the way up Wenmo, there were mothers who accompanied the girl to thank her, which was also very lively. After the first wave of enthusiasm, his friend Shen Miao poured wine and said, "It's enviable. Yan Zhen has beautiful women there."

Gu Yanzhen smiled: "So what if you like a beauty? The beauty I like has never favored me."

The people next to him thought he was talking about Luo Miaomiao, and asked with interest. Gu Yanzhen was also open-minded. He talked about his pursuit of a woman a few days ago and wanted to take him as a concubine. He went to Leping with him, but he was slapped by him. He said this naturally, and others admired him and praised him for being able to take it. Shen Miao knew his personality and smiled after a moment: "That's not what you said in your heart."

"So what if I don't do that?" Gu Yanzhen clinked his glass with him calmly and finished drinking in one sip.

"Who does Miss Nie know?"

"It's probably impossible to find out anything."

"Maybe Miss Nie is really indifferent and doesn't want to get married?"

"How is this possible?" Gu Yanzhen frowned slightly, lowered his voice, and turned his speech. "When the pineapple is, someone must be manipulated behind it! It's hateful... Unfortunately, I asked Dexin that day, Dexin protected the man without any leakage. Humph, I also want to know who this person is. If he is really amazing, Gu Yanzhen will naturally be convinced..."

"Will anyone else ask?"

"All you know is that the man joked with his friend and made a bet, so he found someone to be a entrusted through Dexin, and asked not to use his reputation to help him. This person may also be a famous talent... Alas, with Yunzhu's character, he likes this kind of person. On that day, Hu Tao, the maid of Yunzhu, once hinted that I pursued her lady, and vaguely revealed that her lady seemed to have someone he liked, but it was not deeply entangled at this time, and the other party was definitely not suitable for her lady. Later, when that happened, she knew that I and her lady were hopeless, so she would have no hope, so she would have to protect the lady and no longer reveal the other party's identity..." Gu Yanzhen shook her head, "If I think about it, I am afraid that Yunzhu fell in love with some old man and famous person of seventy years old and eighty years old, loved her talent and knowledge, and was blinded by her... Yunzhu is not a snobbish person, but with her indifferent nature, it is not impossible."

There are many celebrities in Jiangning. If Nie Yunzhu really falls in love with a famous old man, even if Gu Yanzhen is rich and now has an official position, he will probably have no choice. This kind of old man is mostly in a vast relationship, and Ruo Yunzhu really promises that it is definitely not something that a young talent like him can deal with. At this time, the two of them were talking, and there was a faint noise from the other side of the restaurant, as if something was happening.

Looking from here, two groups of talented men were laughing at each other and quarreling. A girl who went upstairs to thank her was also a little busy at this time. She wanted to persuade her in the middle without any effect. One of the young men seemed to have been mocked and was quite embarrassed.

Then someone came over with a smile and took a piece of paper in his hand to explain the whole story: "Haha, that girl is Tang Jing from Liuyelou. She has finished singing and dancing and has gained a good reputation. The young master here has released a hundred flowers, so she came up to thank her. Later, she wrote a poem, which turned out to be ugly. Haha, let's see what this poem is?"

Most of the people who are with Gu Yanzhen are famous talents, and their knowledge is beyond ordinary people. At this time, they took the poem over and then laughed out loud. The poem is really not good, it only meets the level and tone. The traces of the axe are too heavy, but if it is almost done, it will be a limerick. This person can do it and wants to be a talented man. Gu Yanzhen looked at it and smiled: "This kind of poetry...ha, this person is probably born in a merchant family."

In fact, many people are not good at writing poetry these days but are elegant. They just need to look at the right place. Some merchants write some limericks, and some people praise them on fixed occasions. But if you don’t know yourself and go to a place where seniors and celebrities gather, then you won’t be laughed at. At this time, the person was laughed so hard. Gu Yanzhen also smiled and said, “Yan Zhen is indeed keen. This man runs a business in his family and is called Su Wending. There is nothing to learn. The other party’s people are afraid that they have a feud with him, so he will not be able to get out of Taiwan at this time.”

"Ha, it's hard to write." Gu Yanzhen shook his head and watched the show with a smile, "I don't have to pay attention, let them go."

The ones who were mocked by Su Wenfang and Su Wending were the ones who Su Wenfang loved now were Tang Jing. This time he saved money to support Tang Jing and wrote another poem, which was considered from the bottom of his heart. Unfortunately, his literary talent was indeed not enough. He was grabbed and laughed constantly. However, he also had some talent and knowledge above him, so he immediately came out and said, "What kind of wrong poems can you write?"

There smiled, "I'm better than you."

The two sides then began to fight poetry, but two poems passed by. Su Wenfang was immediately stretched. One person on the other side had a good poem. At this time, he only wrote a poem praising Tang Jing, which immediately overwhelmed everyone. Although Tang Jing had an art career, he had a bad reputation on weekdays and was jealous of this kind of competition. Then someone came over and smiled and told Su Wenfang and others about the evaluation of Gu Yanzhen and others, and pointed at Gu Yanzhen.

Although Gu Yanzhen did not want to participate in this matter, the comments of the people here were still passed. This matter was normal, so he watched the show here. Su Wenfang, Su Wending and others were even more embarrassed. The other party was pursuing Tang Jing with poetry on the spot, but they claimed to be talented people and could not fight back.

There was a smile on the other side and said, "Is it possible for you to reach my poetry talent? Even if I get it at the Lichuan Poetry Conference in Zhishui Poetry Conference, everyone will praise you for your good words. It would be fine if you don't say anything about poetry. You dare to show your ugly poetry talent. I will teach you how to write poetry."

As he said that, he wrote one, which was quite normal. Then someone wrote another one, and the crowd was excited for a while. Chen Ji asked the poem was good. Gu Yanzhen probably had heard of the name, and looked at the fun there, randomly wondering if the fight would start later. If it fought here, he would probably be kicked out. Then he turned his eyes downstairs.

An acquaintance is coming to the restaurant here.

That was Li Pin and Li Dexin. The two of them were familiar with each other in the past, but after being slapped by Nie Yunzhu, he went to the other party to ask about the person behind Nie Yunzhu. Although he was speaking lightly just now, Li Pin was unwilling to tell the other party's identity and even said, "I know your personality, so don't talk more about it at this time." In a sense, the two have broken up.

Therefore, he frowned slightly.

A young man he never knew came with Li Pin. Both sides were talking. Behind them, a beautiful maid wearing a floral white dress was following, thinking that she was with the man she didn't know...
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