Master Bao and Taishi suddenly talked about the Oiran case many years ago, which aroused the curiosity of Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang.

Kaifeng City has good public security, that is, after Mr. Bao became the governor of Kaifeng, there were a lot of strange cases, and many people said they were related to the sacrificial activities of the late queen.

"The Oiran case caused quite a stir in Kaifeng at the time!" Taishi said, "But because it was too brutal and weird, and some people began to imitate it later, it was banned. We were in Kaifeng when the incident happened, so we can be considered as witnesses."

Mr. Bao also nodded, "Although it was only a case more than ten years ago, the dragon pattern scroll in the Oiran case has been banned and has been locked in the palace."

"What case is it?"

Even Tianzun's curiosity was aroused.

Yin Hou also nodded, and at the same time he saw the fourth son crawling over along the long bench and getting into his arms.

Yin Hou lowered his head and looked at the dumplings.

The little boy found a comfortable angle and sat down, hugging Yin Hou's arms, ready to cover his ears at any time, waiting to hear the scary story.

Yin Hou poked him and asked him, "Do you know what an oiran is?"

As soon as he finished asking, Gongsun looked over alertly.

The fourth son raised his head and nodded to Yin Hou, "Yes! Beautiful sister."

Yin Hou held his chin and touched the little fourth son's head with one hand.

The White Dragon King joked with the fourth son, "Oirans are basically all beautiful sisters, but not all beautiful sisters are oirans! If you have the chance to meet, don't scream randomly, or you may get beaten!"

The fourth boy tilted his head, "What's the difference?"

Everyone is looking at the White Dragon King.

"Just..." The White Dragon King covered his mouth and was about to explain to the fourth son, but he was slapped on the head by several old men next to him.

Gongsun nodded and nodded, looking at the beaten White Dragon King.

The fourth son also asked, "What is an oiran?"

"Oiran?"

At this time, Lin Yehuo came back, carrying large and small bags in his hands, followed by Zou Liang, who was even more exaggerated, carrying a large baggage.

Zhao Pu and Bai Yutang looked at the two people who had just returned from shopping and sighed.

The Ninth Prince is unhappy - I am busy taking care of the children every day!

Bai Yutang is also unhappy - Master, I am busy investigating cases every day!

Zhan Zhao and Gongsun both looked at the pocket in Lin Yehuo's hand curiously, "What did you buy? New Year's goods?"

Lin Yehuo also asked them if they had gone to the New Year Market? It was so lively!

Master Bao and the Grand Master were also very curious and came over to take a look. The Grand Master also asked if there were any dried fruits to eat.

The two adults were leaning forward to get food when they felt someone tugging behind them.

Master Bao and Grand Master both turned around and saw Liang Chenmei and Xiao Fang holding the ball, looking up at them. Fang Tianyue asked, "Oiran case!"

Everyone took food from the new year goods bought by Lin Yehuo and moved their stools to listen together.

Lin Yehuo also pulled a stool over, sat down and said, "Speaking of oiran, I've always had a question!"

Everyone looked at him.

"I've seen courtesan selections in many state capitals in the Central Plains, and it's so lively!" Huo Feng crossed his arms and asked curiously, "There are many restaurants in Kaifeng, whether it's singers, dancers or brothels, but I've never

I’ve never seen an oiran chosen, why is that? Is it because the imperial city prohibits the selection?”

Everyone looked at each other and were reminded by this, indeed...

Zhan Zhao also touched his chin - he had been in Kaifeng Mansion for many years, and indeed he had never seen an oiran elected.

"Don't say that I haven't chosen an oiran... I haven't even had a beauty pageant!" Zhao Pu said, "Although there are various rankings circulating in the city, and the people in the city are quite idle, it seems that there has never been a serious beauty pageant. This is indeed strange.

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"Haha," the grand master grabbed a handful of cashew nuts and said while eating, "You want to choose an oiran? Who dares!"

Everyone is puzzled.

Master Bao grabbed two cashew nuts from the Grand Master's hand, "This matter is related to the Oiran case back then!"

"The incident happened not long before the emperor ascended the throne. At that time, it was also approaching the Chinese New Year. There was a particularly heavy snowfall in Kaifeng City, and it was extremely cold." The Grand Master said, "On the early morning of the next day after the snowfall, Nantian Street

, in the middle of the road in the market, a woman in red clothes was kneeling. The owner of a breakfast shop nearby was the first to notice it. He said he opened the window and saw a woman in red clothes kneeling in the cold wind, covered with snow.

I quickly went out to take a look. Then I walked closer and took a closer look..."

The Grand Master clicked his tongue and shook his head, saying it was too bloody and asked Master Bao to tell him, while he crunched the cashew nuts himself.

Master Bao glanced at the Grand Master speechlessly - Who have you ever heard speak so carefully?

The Grand Master curled his lips - it was spread everywhere at that time!

"According to the records in the file, the woman was wearing a thin red dress, she had expired, and her body was frozen stiff. After the autopsy was done, it was recorded that the deceased had been stabbed more than ten times in the body, the death was extremely miserable, and her tongue was cut out. But it was snowy at the scene.

There was no blood on the ground. It could be seen that someone had killed someone elsewhere, drained the blood, and then moved the body here. Judging from the autopsy results, the body of the deceased was clean, and there was no beating or violence except for stab wounds.

There are traces of it. In addition, besides the thin red dress, the woman is also covered with gold and silver jewelry, making her look quite wealthy."

Zhan Zhao touched his chin after listening, "It doesn't sound like seeking wealth or sex. It feels like some kind of personal grudge. Was the deceased an oiran?"

Mr. Bao shook his head and said, "The deceased woman was beautiful and some people recognized her as a famous prostitute from the Red House."

"Red Hall?" Zhan Zhao thought for a while, "Is there such a place in Kaifeng City?"

Others also said they had never seen it!

"The brothel was the largest brothel in Kaifeng City at that time. There were several brothels alone, as well as painting boats and some private brothels. Almost the entire flesh and blood business in Kaifeng City was handled by his family." The Grand Master introduced, "At that time,

Kaifeng City selects oirans every year, and they are divided into small oirans and big oirans. The people in the city choose together. The gambling houses will also have a special oiran plate. There are a total of five oirans in the city, southeast, northwest, and five are chosen.

The little oiran will then choose a big oiran from among the five. There are strict rules in the Red House. Only the women in the building who have been selected as oirans can wear red clothes or red skirts, and only the big oiran can wear them when receiving guests.

All red." The Grand Master was very excited when he talked about this.

"No wonder it's called the Coliseum." The fourth child crossed his arms and nodded.

Everyone looked at Tuanzi.

Yin Hou suddenly remembered - he forgot to cover Tuanzi's ears!

The old man was about to make a rescue, but the fourth boy twisted to the side and got into Tianzun's lap.

Tianzun lowered his head and looked at the dumplings.

The fourth son also reached out to eat the oranges on the table. He felt that there were no ghosts and was not scary at all.

Zhan Zhao and the others urged the Grand Master and His Excellency to continue talking.

"At that time, the Yamen went to the Red House to investigate. The deceased woman's name was Wan'er. She was a newcomer to the Red House in the west of the city. She was very popular and had great talents. Many people were optimistic that she could be the oiran that year! It is said that Wan'er took the job the night before she died.

This guest was an important member of the court... but the Hong Kong Coliseum refused to reveal the name of the guest. He only said that the guest left very early and did not stay overnight. When he left, Wan'er personally walked to the door before returning.

I had to rest in my room, so many people in the building saw it."

Zhan Zhao frowned, "Who is the guest?"

Master Bao and the Grand Master both shook their heads.

"Just fooled around like this?" Gongsun was also very dissatisfied.

The Grand Master waved his hand, "Well, the Kaifeng City back then was not the Kaifeng City it is today. There was no selfless Kaifeng Prefect back then! Even if there was one, without the support of the Emperor, how could he take advantage of so many relatives and relatives in the court?"

Zhan Zhao looked at Bai Yutang - it was outrageous!

The Fifth Master nodded—it was indeed outrageous.

"What happens after that?" Lin Yehuo asked, "Shouldn't we talk about the Oiran case? The person who died was not the Oiran!"

The Grand Master sighed, "Well, the case has been out for half a month, and there is no clue at all. Who cares about the life and death of a brothel girl? Just when the people in the city are about to forget about this matter, the second

A corpse has appeared!"

Zhan Zhao was surprised, "More than one died?"

Mr. Bao nodded, "Half a month later, in the north of the city, in the middle of a busy street, there was a female corpse in red kneeling. The way of death was almost exactly the same as Wan'er's, except that the accessories she wore and the style of the red dress were different, but they were all the same.

It’s so luxurious, you can tell it’s been carefully dressed up.”

"The person who died this time was a young oiran!" said the Grand Master. "It is said that he was an oiran from the Red Hall in the north of the city, named Yi Bian."

Does everyone think this person has such a unique personality? It doesn’t sound like an oiran, but more like an alchemy Taoist priest...

"Otubian is a talented woman. She is good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She is deeply loved by a prince in the court. She basically does not accept ordinary guests. In the later period, she only received the prince alone. There are also rumors that the prince is ready to redeem her life. Who knows

..." The grand master seemed to feel that it was a pity, and shook his head and said, "Otoben was said to have been unwell the night before her death, and she went to bed early. No one knows why she appeared in the city."

"Which prince is this?" Zhao Pu was curious. Calculating his age, he should still be alive now. Who is so romantic?

Zhan Zhao felt that the prince had serious suspicions. It was not easy for a brothel girl to enter the prince's palace. It was basically impossible. It was very likely that she would be killed by the prince or someone close to him.

The Grand Master spread his hands helplessly.

Gongsun frowned, "Can't you say it?"
To be continued...