With a bang, fireworks lit up in the sky near Bailuzhou. In the crowd below, Xiaochan held Ning Yi's clothes and walked forward while looking up. Occasionally, she tripped over a stone and hit her head on the ground.
On Ning Yi's back.
The venue for the Oiran Competition is said to be in Bailuzhou, but it is actually near a post station between Bailuzhou and Jiangning. This place is backed by mountains and water, with vast green space. The huge assembly venue has long been enclosed, and the nearby river
Buildings, boats, and boats were connected together. As the floats arrived one after another, crowds of people gathered on the green field outside. Various snacks and entertainment were placed on the grass, and the firelight was very lively.
It is actually easy to go to the venue to watch the performance. The fee is a flower. When you see a girl you like after entering, you can present it to her. A flower is one tael of silver, which is equivalent to a thousand coins. Although the Jiangning area in the Wu Dynasty was prosperous
, which is already a huge amount of money for ordinary people. There are nearly 10,000 people coming this time, and about 3,000 people can enter. The rest will probably have fun outside the venue, waiting for the end of the competition, or going to the venue halfway.
Go home and sleep.
If we deconstruct it according to Ning Yi's perspective, this is a society with a huge gap between rich and poor, and it will actually be much wider than it will be a thousand years later. However, although some people complain and are dissatisfied, everyone has become accustomed to too many things.
In my mind, this situation is natural. There are people with their families, enjoying the shade and relaxing with their families in the lively grasslands and river beaches outside. Spending dozens or even hundreds of dollars is considered a luxury, and there are also people who have no money.
I simply came to watch the vaudeville show, and listened to the music coming from the venue. After a certain girl won the title of Oiran, she was also very happy.
Most of the 3,000 people who entered were not rich people. The poorer talents wanted to be elegant and know some people, and there were also many who gritted their teeth and paid for it and did not want to miss such things. The real rich people were probably at the top.
There are hundreds of people, and it is estimated that within a day, they will contribute more than 90% of the income of this event, ranging from dozens of taels, hundreds of taels, thousands of taels, and even over ten thousand taels, which is often talked about.
I enjoyed talking about it for a while. In Yangzhou and Tokyo, every time there is an oiran competition, it is said that the grand occasion is unprecedented, even more so than in Jiangning.
When they arrived, all the floats had already entered, and people were entering with tickets at the entrance. The crowd was bustling and the jam was severe. Ning Yi and Xiaochan ran to the grass next to it, and found a slightly free stall to eat a bowl of tofu pudding and watch it.
Watching the grand occasion over there, the sound of acquaintances waving and saying hello could be heard from time to time in the crowded crowd. Occasionally, people who secretly wanted to get in were kicked out. Both parties cursed Sangsang. It would probably take some time to get in. Xiaochan sat down.
I bought bean curd beside the small table but didn't eat it. I took a few preserved fruits such as plums from my arms and put them in the bean curd bowl as decoration. Ning Yi looked helpless.
"Can this be eaten?"
"It looks good." Xiaochan said, taking a spoon to scoop out a spoonful of tofu with plum seeds and putting it in her mouth. She held it in her mouth and savored it for a long time, feeling a little intoxicated. Ning Yi was impressed by how much she could eat with a spoonful of tofu.
I admired Xiaochan for a long time, and accidentally remembered that a long time ago, there seemed to be a time when a marshmallow could be licked out for an hour. I couldn't help but smile at Xiaochan's expression, put down the spoon, and looked around leisurely
waiting.
For him, leisure is actually a kind of patience in most cases. The same is true in most cases after coming to Wu Dynasty. It is more of a habit developed due to patience. The Taishan that he has cultivated for many years collapses without moving.
A kind of concentration. However, in the noisy crowd at this time, what he and Xiaochan felt sitting here may be true leisure. After a while, Xiaochan pointed to the crowd: "Hey, uncle, Wen
Master Ding, Master Wenfang and the others."
The people in the crowd over there were indeed Su Wen Ding, Su Wen Fang and others from the Su family. They were also accompanied by several of their friends, whom Ning Yi had heard of before. They were probably some well-known talents. When he looked over here, he saw
I had already looked over and saw Ning Yi and Xiaochan, but I was slightly embarrassed.
These people usually have nothing to talk about with Ning Yi. They occasionally exchange greetings at Su's house. Recently, Ning Yi is always there when they return to Su Tan'er to extort money. The reason they use is to do various businesses and work hard in various ways.
Su Tan'er kept nagging her for a long time every time about the reasons for her improvement, and also gave some tips and advice on doing business. Although they may also understand that this cousin is well aware of what they are doing, but this time
When I met Ning Yi, it was a bit awkward after all.
For Su Wending, Su Wenfang and others, on the one hand, Ning Yi is a wife, and on the other hand, he is really talented. It has been spread in the Su family, and no one dares to really underestimate him. And even if this doesn't happen, they still have to pay
Su Tan'er's face was probably hesitant for a while, considering whether he should come over to say hello, but Ning Yi just nodded and smiled at them, which relieved their troubles and stopped coming over.
Then I saw the honor guard of Kang Xian's family again. After a while, there was finally room at the door, and the flow of people slowed down a little. Ning Yi and the slow Xiao Chan had also finished their tofu pudding and went over there. Then, they met
After boarding Li Pin, there were two talented men traveling with Li Pin. The two introduced each other, and Xiao Chan obediently greeted them before going in together.
The venue on the third day of the junior high school was actually quite wide. After all, if more than a hundred girls were performing on the same stage, it would be almost dawn tomorrow before the performance could be finished.
When participants enter through the gate, the first thing they see will be newly decorated inns, restaurants, etc. Most of the buildings are originally there. There are also drinks, tea and meals, various resting places, nearby rocks,
The water beach, circular stage and other layouts are all different, it's like a theme park.
There are five stages set up on the stage, including a boat pavilion, a tea house and a dance hall, a small building on the river bend, a small inn on the mountain, and a round drum in the center. There are also arrangements for which girl will perform where and when. Usually the order is drawn by lot.
Yes, but there are also some deliberate adjustments. For example, the performance times of the four major performers or some girls who are recognized as relatively popular will be staggered. Try to avoid the four major performers performing in various places at the same time, so that people don’t know who to watch.
Condition.
The upper and lower boats and boats are naturally a place for girls to rest. There are also various large and small sheds around the venue, which are also the sites of various brothels. You can only go in and meet the performers after being invited. There are several restaurants around that are full of literary and ink fragrances.
Good poems will be hung up to cheer for a certain girl. To present flowers on the stage is not just to throw them up on the spot, there will naturally be someone next to you to register.
"This time I can win Brother Gu's favor. With the first four lines, Miss Miaomiao is sure to win. The poem Brother Gu wrote for Miss Miaomiao last time was like a delicacy. After reading it, the fragrance will linger for several days.
, Brother Gu’s poetry is admirable, come and have a drink with Brother Gu.”
It was already dark, the fireworks had gone off, and the performances on various stages had actually begun. Crowds gathered in the venue to go to the Zhongyi stage to watch the performance. On the Wenmo Tower next to it, Gu Yanzhen was taking a break with a few people.
. Among these people, headed by Gu Yanzhen, they mainly like a girl named Luo Miaomiao. This girl has just debuted, but she has already gained a high reputation and is pursued by many people. In this competition, there is no doubt about the top sixteen
, is a popular candidate to compete for the top four titles. Gu Yanzhen wrote several poems for him in the past few days to boost his momentum.
At this time, several people complimented each other, and after a while, a beautiful woman came over to say hello. Gu Yanzhen had written poems for her before, and she had finished her performance, so she came over to express her gratitude and accompany her with two glasses of wine.
. She obviously had some interest in Gu Yanzhen, but she also knew that he was now pursuing Luo Miaomiao. After a while, she felt that there was no hope and she had other things to do, so she left.
Occasionally, mothers and girls would come up to the Wenmo Building to thank them, which was quite lively. After the first wave of enthusiasm, my friend Shen Miao poured a drink over and said, "It's enviable. Yan Zhen has beauties there."
Favor.”
Gu Yanzhen laughed: "So what if a beautiful woman likes you? The beautiful woman I like has never liked me."
The people next to him thought he was talking about Luo Miaomiao and asked with interest. Gu Yanzhen was also open-minded. He mentioned that he had pursued a woman some time ago and wanted to take her as a concubine. They went to Leping with them, but she even slapped her in the face.
. He said this matter naturally, and others admired him, praising him for being able to hold it up and put it down. Shen Miao knew his character, and came over with a smile after a moment: "That's not what you said in your heart."
"So what if it's not like this?" Gu Yanzhen clinked glasses with him calmly and finished the drink in one gulp.
"Then do you know who Miss Nie likes?"
"Probably nothing can be found."
"Maybe Miss Nie is really indifferent and doesn't want to get married?"
"How could such a possibility be possible?" Gu Yanzhen frowned slightly, lowered his voice, and spoke at a faster pace, "There must be someone behind the scenes of those Songhua eggs! Hateful... It's a pity that when I asked Dexin that day, Dexin responded to that person with a tone of voice.
Every detail is missed. Huh, I just want to know who this person is. If he is really amazing and talented, I, Gu Yanzhen, will naturally be convinced..."
"Then others can't ask?"
"As you know, that person just made a joke with his friends and made a bet, so he found someone to act as a trustee through Dexin. He also asked not to use his reputation to help. This person may also be a famous talent... Alas, given Yunzhu's character,
Naturally, I like this type of person. That day, Yunzhu's maid Hutao once hinted that I was pursuing her young lady, and vaguely revealed that her young lady seemed to have someone I liked, but the entanglement was not deep at this time, and the other party was not interested in her young lady at all.
Suitable. After that incident happened, she knew that there was no hope for me and her young lady, so she protected her and never revealed her identity..." Gu Yanzhen shook her head, "If I wanted to come, I'm afraid Yunzhu would like it.
She fell in love with some famous old man of seventy or eighty years, admired his talents and insights, but was carried away by them... Yunzhu is not a snobbish person, but with her indifferent nature, it is not impossible to do so. "
There are many celebrities in Jiangning area. If Nie Yunzhu really likes any famous old man, even if Gu Yanzhen is rich and has an official position, there is probably nothing he can do. Most of these old men have a wide circle of friends. If Yunzhu really agrees, it is definitely not the case.
A young talent like him can handle it. At this time, the two of them were discussing, and there was a faint noise from the other side of the restaurant, as if something was happening.
Looking from here, we can see two groups of talented people laughing and quarreling with each other. A girl who came upstairs to express her gratitude was also a little busy at this time. She tried to persuade her in the middle but had no effect. One of the young people seemed to have been ridiculed.
My face turned red and my ears turned red, which was quite embarrassing.
Then someone from my side came over with a smile, holding a piece of paper in his hand, explaining the whole story: "Haha, that girl is Tang Jing from Liuye Tower. She has finished singing and dancing, and has gained a good reputation. This young master here
After a hundred flowers were produced, she came up to express her gratitude. Later, she composed a poem and made a fool of herself. Haha, let's see what this poem is."
Most of the people who were with Gu Yanzhen were famous talents with extraordinary knowledge. At this time, he took the poem over and laughed out loud. The poem was really not good, it was just average and had too many chiseling marks. But if it was even closer,
, I am afraid that it will become a limerick. Fortunately, this person can do it, and he still wants to be a talent. Gu Yanzhen looked at it and smiled: "This kind of poetry...hehe, this person is probably from a merchant's family."
In fact, there are many people who write poor but arty poems these days. You just have to look at the right place. Some businessmen write limericks, and some people praise them on regular occasions. But if you don’t have self-awareness and go to a place where elders and famous people gather to do it, no wonder you will be criticized.
Laughed. At this time, the man was laughed so hard. Someone on Gu Yanzhen's side also laughed and said: "Yanzhen is really smart. This person's family runs a cloth shop, his name is Su Wending. His talent and learning are nothing. Among the people on the other side, I am afraid he is the same as
He has an old grudge, and now it’s hard for him to get off the stage.”
"Oh, writing is difficult." Gu Yanzhen shook his head and watched the show with a smile, "Ignore it and let them go."
The people being mocked over there were Su Wenfang, Su Wending and others. The girl Su Wenfang loves now is Tang Jing. This time he saved money to support Tang Jing and wrote a poem. It was from the heart, but unfortunately his literary talent was not enough.
, was caught laughing at this time, but there was also someone who was slightly more talented and learned than him, who immediately came out and said: "What kind of crooked poem can you write?"
The other side smiled: "I'm doing better than you."
The two sides immediately began to compete over poems. After two poems were passed, Su Wenfang was immediately overwhelmed. On the other side, there was a person who was very good at poetry. At this time, he only wrote one poem praising Tang Jing, which immediately overwhelmed everyone. Tang Jing
Although Jing has an artistic career, she is not well-known on weekdays, and she could not handle the jealousy for a while. Later, someone came over and smiled and told Su Wenfang and others about the comments of Gu Yanzhen and others, and pointed at Gu Yanzhen.
.
Although Gu Yanzhen didn't want to get involved in this matter, the comments of the few people here were passed on after all. This thing was normal, so he was watching the show here. Su Wenfang, Su Wending and others were even more embarrassed over there. The other party basically pursued him with poetry on the spot.
Tang Jing, it’s just that they claim to be talented but they can’t fight back.
The other side smiled and said: "Brother Ji Wen's poetic talent is beyond your reach. Even when he was presented at the Zhishui Poetry Society and the Lichuan Poetry Society, everyone had to praise him, so you didn't say anything about comparing poems just now."
That's all, such a talented poet dares to show his shame, let me teach you how to write poetry."
As he said that, he wrote down a poem, which was quite satisfactory. Then someone wrote another one, and the crowd was very excited for a while. Chen Jiwen's poem was good. Gu Yanzhen had probably heard the name. Looking at the excitement there, he casually guessed what he would think about later.
Are you going to start a fight? If you start a fight here, you will probably be kicked out. Then, you turn your attention downstairs.
An acquaintance is coming towards this restaurant.
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 find him again and asked about the person behind Nie Yunzhu. Although he spoke lightly just now, Li Pin was unwilling to reveal the identity of the other party and even said
: "I know your character, so don't talk any more at this time." In a sense, the two of them have broken up.
Therefore, he frowned slightly.
Also coming with Li Pin was a young man whom he had never met before. The two parties were talking about something. Behind them, a beautiful maid in a floral white dress was following. She thought she came with the unknown man.