The fifth year of Kaiping, June 13th.

Qiujiang Building is not accepting outsiders today. If you want to enter the building, you must hold an invitation signed by nine people.

Since the last moment, distinguished guests have arrived at Qiujiang Tower in Yonghefang.

Literati, dignitaries, wealthy businessmen, and officials at all levels in Lingzhou gathered at Qiujiang Tower today. The whole street was filled with luxurious carriages, and ordinary people could only stand on the street, or in the wine shops and tea shops next to it.

Waiting and watching on the floor. In such a highly anticipated environment, the appearance of the two imperial envoys pushed the atmosphere to a climax.

It has been several years since an imperial envoy came to Xingyang. The last time Yan Linchuan retired from old age and returned home, Emperor Kaiping ordered the Minister of Rites to escort the imperial envoy all the way. For the people here, it is rare to see an imperial envoy, and a sixteen-year-old imperial envoy is even more rare.

Something special, especially since this young man was awarded the title of Viscount for his military merits.

The folk customs in the Western Region are relatively bold and unrestrained, and there are many young women among the people watching on the second floor facing the street. Fortunately, they finally know that the imperial envoy symbolizes the majesty of the Heavenly Family, and no one dares to throw their handkerchief and sweat towel at Pei Yue's carriage.

In the carriage, Qin Xu said happily: "Brother Pei, the whole city is cheering and the beauties are paying attention. Is today's trip worthwhile?"

Pei Yue smiled and said: "Master Qin, you have to help me later."

Although he has never participated in such a banquet before, Pei Yue has been influenced by various literary and artistic works in his previous life, and he knows that on such occasions it is inevitable that some things that he is not good at will happen, such as reciting poems and composing poems, or

Debate based on classics. Pei Yue actually remembered some poems or nice sentences, but he really didn't want to bring those popular masterpieces to the world.

The road of Wen Chao Gong is not that easy.

No matter the poems or articles, the most important thing is to fit the topic according to the situation. You can't just use Du Gongbu's poems to slap people at his current age.

Besides, there are always two sentences for everything. They can only remember so many sentences. What will they do when they run out?

Qin Xu heard the elegant meaning of the string song and laughed loudly: "Brother Pei, why bother yourself? You are a martial artist and not a poet. Today you are just invited to enjoy the flowers. You will not sit with those literati at all. Even if there are really some people who don't open their eyes,

, If you want to use these things to embarrass you, you don’t have to worry about it when Qin is here."

Pei Yue nodded with satisfaction and said, "I feel relieved with Master Qin's words."

Qin Xu raised his eyebrows and said, "Of course you can rest assured. While there is still some time, I will tell you about the protagonists of today's Furong Banquet."

Pei Yue asked: "Nine families?"

Qin Xu held up his palms and smiled, and said with a smile on his face: "That's right! In fact, when I heard people talking about the Nine Families of Yonghefang before, Qin was quite disapproving, because Lingzhou is a borderland after all, how can it be compared with Kyoto?

Don’t say it, just talk about the 17th floor of Liyuan

Host, who is not a master of both sex and art? Take Brother Pei for example, that night you got angry because of the Nanqin girl who was excellent in piano skills, and started fighting with the son of Cheng Anhou. It was very different from your usual style of conduct.

It is enough to prove that Liyuan Beauty is well-deserved."

Seeing how he looked like a confidant, Pei Yue couldn't help but laugh. At the same time, he also understood that the reason why this man said he loved beauties yesterday was because the news about him beating Lu Jiang when he left the garden spread throughout Kyoto.

Qin Xu continued to preach: "We are not short-sighted country bumpkins, so we didn't believe that these nine people were as beautiful as the legends. It wasn't until we met a few days ago that we realized that there are no real people under the reputation. Brother Pei

, it would be a pity not to see such a beautiful person."

Seeing him talking so hard, Pei Yue naturally had to support him: "Who are the beauties in the nine families?"

Qin Xu was immediately familiar with all the family treasures. He was not like a foreigner who had just come to Xingyang City for a few days. It was as if he had lived here since he was a child: "The so-called nine great families are actually nine oirans selected in Xingyang City. They come from different families in Yonghefang."

brothel

There is no need to go into detail about the beauty of these courtesans, it is just the most basic requirement. Each of them has the same skill that they are best at, playing music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, music and dancing. Each one has a character, and their names come from this. As for their real names

No one cares."

Pei Yue listened quietly and suddenly asked: "Wait a minute, aren't you talking about the Nine Families? Why are there only eight characters?"

Qin Xu said with a look of yearning and admiration: "The ninth one is the oiran of Qiujiang Tower, named Lin Shuyue. It is said that she has all eight skills and has extremely high attainments in each skill, so she is recognized as one of the nine great masters.

head."

"Lin Shuyue?" Pei Yue whispered the name.

Qin Xu suddenly came over and lowered his voice and said: "It is said that this Lin Huakui was originally from a famous family in Western Wu, but her family suffered misfortune and fell into the world. She is talented and has a family background, so she can master so many skills. She came to

Xingyang

The city has not been in the city for a long time, it seems to have only been three years, but he has secured his position as the leader of the Nine Families within these three years, which shows how outstanding he is. However, these are just rumors. In my opinion, they are mostly a deliberate way to build momentum.

It can’t be taken seriously.”

Pei Yue was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Mr. Qin, who was intoxicated with flowers, could still stay awake on the spiritual platform, which was very rare.

He agreed with Qin Xu's statement that the combination of a weak woman from a famous family in Western Wu and her talents in both sex and art was indeed an irresistible temptation for the people of Lingzhou who deeply hated the cavalry of Western Wu.

However, Pei Yue felt that these things were not false, because the information was too specific and it was easy to expose the lies.

He lowered his eyes slightly, hiding the sharp look in his eyes.

The carriage suddenly stopped, and Deng Zai's voice came from outside: "Master Qin, young master, we have arrived at Qiujiang Tower."

The two people got off the carriage. The owner of Qiujiang Tower was waiting for him with a respectful expression. At this moment, he stepped forward and bowed and said: "Cheng Siqing, a common man, pays homage to the imperial envoy."

Qin Xu smiled and said: "No need to be polite. Today we are here to see the grand ceremony of the Furong Banquet. We are not disturbing you in our official capacity."

Cheng Siqing did not stand up, but still said respectfully: "The imperial envoy is willing to take the time to come. This is a blessing for Furong Banquet and an honor for Qiujiang Tower. Although the common people are stupid and stupid, they also admire Master Qin's literary talent and Lord Pei's martial arts.

.The reason why Qiujiang Tower is so beautiful today is because these two gentlemen spared no effort to show their favor."

Qin Xu waved his hand and said: "Brother Cheng Xian, this is not the first time we have met, so these words are a bit foreign. Please get up quickly."

He turned and winked at Pei Yue.

Pei Yue said slightly displeased: "Dong Cheng's family, you blocked us from the door. Is this a welcome or a displeasure?"

Cheng Siqing was shocked. This young prince was indeed as the man said. He was arrogant and disrespectful. He had a domineering air and seemed very difficult to deal with.

Although his thoughts were racing, his expression was still extremely respectful. He straightened up and said apologetically: "I saw an angel for the first time, so I was in a trance for a moment. Please don't blame me, sir. You two adults, please follow me. We are already ready in the building."

He led the way first, and Pei Yue and Qin Xu stepped inside together.

The personal guards of the two men filed in after them.

There is a cave inside the building. After walking for more than a hundred steps, you can see a vast living pool, which is much wider than the small lake in the Kyoto Garden. The pool is full of lotus flowers, which are already in full bloom. In Pei Yue's view, this

This is the real lotus with infinite green leaves that reach the sky, and the unique red lotus that reflects the sun.

There is a nine-story building not far from the pool.

Cheng Siqing led the two of them downstairs, suddenly stopped, and said with a smile: "My lords, the Furong Banquet is slightly different from the ordinary banquet. Here, regardless of status, wealth, or status, the nine families will treat everyone equally. If you want to board the

A glance at the high-rise buildings in Furong Sheng

The scenery needs to be approved by the nine families one by one. Of course, the two adults have the emperor's mandate and are naturally different from others. If you don't want to go to such trouble, you can also go with the common people to the sea view building next to it, where you can also enjoy the scenery and the moon.

, and more pure.”

Qin Xu glanced at Pei Yue and saw that he had no objection, so he smiled grandly and said, "As I said just now, we are just ordinary people coming to the banquet today. Naturally, we invite guests to do as we please."

Cheng Siqing turned sideways and saluted: "My lords, please."

Qin Xu couldn't hold it any longer and left immediately.

Pei Yue was not in a hurry. He first looked at the owner of Qiujiang Tower carefully, and then looked at the soldiers behind him. After meeting Deng Zai's eyes, he smiled and put his hands behind his back, looking towards the nine-story building.
Chapter completed!