"In order to celebrate the Lantern Festival, M&G Stationery has specially designed a number of puzzles. Children under the age of ten can participate. Those who guess the puzzle correctly can choose from a brush, pencil, ink, inkstone, or notebook as a prize."
Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jin watched with interest. At this time, gongs and drums were playing in front of a stationery store. The owner of the store said to everyone with a smile. At the same time, a waiter posted red leaflets to attract everyone to come.
participate.
As the shop owner beat gongs and drums and shouted, many children immediately attracted a large number of children, who lined up in a long queue and started playing guessing games.
Some children thought hard and couldn't guess it, and cried in anger. Some children got it right and happily went to choose their favorite prizes. The parents beside them were also happy and grinning from ear to ear.
"not bad."
Emperor Hongzhi looked on with a smile.
"That's right, that's right~"
"The store has several pairs. Anyone who can match one of them will get 100 Wen off every purchase in the store!"
"It's a crossword puzzle, it's a crossword puzzle. It's only for children under ten years old. Anyone who can guess one correctly can get 2 candies in our shop!"
"In order to celebrate the Lantern Festival, Xingye Restaurant has specially produced several couplets. Anyone who can match one of them can come to our restaurant and enjoy a pot of fine tea and wine for free."
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The streets and alleys of Penglai City, wherever there are shops, are holding various activities to celebrate the Lantern Festival. The merchants are also willing to spend part of their money to participate in this activity, which is really rare.
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"Mr. Zhu, Mr. Liu~"
"This is an ordinary area of Penglai City, and the events held are ordinary. The really liveliest places are Chuguan Street and Shanghang Street on the Penglai Bay side."
"This time of year is the most lively time. Brothels of all sizes on Brothel Chuguan Street will hold oiran conventions, offering heavy rewards to collect poems, songs, and the like."
"Here in Shanghang Street, large and small businesses will pay a lot of money to collect pairs and poems. Last year, we had a great talent here who got thousands of taels of silver just from playing pairs and poems."
Tian Erniu smiled and told Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jin about the busiest area in Penglai City.
Now in this area, only children play, and the prizes are all ordinary things. They are for children. For adults and talented people, everyone goes to Chuguan Street and Shanghang Street.
Went to play.
There are the most people and the liveliest place there.
Of course, Tian Erniu knew that the two men in front of him were both talented and learned. Let alone Liu Jin. He was born in the top 100, so it was trivial to play with these things. Emperor Hongzhi, don't think that since he was an emperor, he wouldn't be able to do this.
He has been taught by famous teachers since he was a child. Whether it is calligraphy, poetry, astronomy, geography, the Four Books and Five Classics, etc., he is quite good.
"Yeah, let's go and take a look."
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he immediately became interested.
Under the leadership of Tian Erniu, everyone also came to Penglai Bay. Brothel Chuguan Street and Shanghang Street were very close to each other and were two adjacent streets.
At this moment, the place is already crowded with people. There are so many people that the spacious roads here are crowded. People walk in small groups and go together.
There are not only men, but also many women, and many of them are ladies from wealthy families who are rarely seen in daily life.
On the one hand, they went out to play and join in the fun, and on the other hand, they wanted to see if they could meet their favorite talent.
Talents and beauties have been matched since ancient times. In such a lively festival, it is easiest for talented people and beauties to get to know each other, and it is also a very rare opportunity to get to know each other.
Each one dressed up beautifully, invited three or five friends, and followed by a few maids and servants. This was definitely the standard outfit for a lady from a wealthy family.
As for the intellectuals and scholars who came to the Lantern Festival, they all dressed up nicely. They were handsome young men, put on long gowns, held fans, and hung out with friends. This appearance came naturally.
"It's really lively here, there are so many people here."
Liu Jin looked at the lively street in front of him and said with a smile.
"Haha, it's really lively."
Emperor Hongzhi also nodded happily. When he got here, the children disappeared and all the adults came, at least young people over the age of sixteen or seventeen.
"Dang~dang~"
"Our hospital has prepared several pairs. As long as all the talented people can match one, they can come in and drink tea for free. If they can write a good poem and song, our hospital is willing to spend a lot of money to buy it!"
Just after arriving here and walking a few steps, I heard the sound of gongs and drums, and everyone quickly looked over.
I suddenly saw the three characters "Yihongyuan", and I knew where it was from the name. It usually looked vulgar and pretty, but today it was decorated again, with some calligraphy treasures left by talented people in the past.
Poems and the like are for people to appreciate. Even the girls in them are wearing more serious clothes. They look like ladies. If it weren't for the affectionate eyes that are constantly firing at the people passing by, I really wouldn't dare.
Believed.
"Liu Jin, are you interested in playing? Don't worry about me."
Emperor Hongzhi looked at it and immediately started teasing Liu Jin beside him.
Since ancient times, many romantic affairs among talented people and beautiful women have happened in brothels. I don’t like this, but I can’t delay Liu Jin. After all, I have been accompanying Liu Jin for several months, so I should go and have fun.
Have fun.
"I'm not interested in this vulgar powder."
Liu Jin smiled and shook his head. How could Liu Jin like this kind of place? Are you kidding me? Even if he is looking for a beautiful woman, he must be looking for the best and a lady. Who would do this?
What a place.
"Yes, yes, this kind of place is naturally not possible. The best one here is Xiaoxiang Guan. Every year at this time, there is a oiran convention. The oirans there are all proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and they are all perfect. Only by getting
Only talented people recognized by the oiran can enjoy the first night. For others, no matter how much money they pay, it will be of no use."
Tian Erniu was also watching the excitement and didn't mind that there were too many things going on, so he quickly followed suit.
"Haha, right? Let's go, let's go and see the excitement."
Emperor Hongzhi immediately laughed and asked Tian Erniu to lead the way to Xiaoxiang Guan with Liu Jin.
Liu Jin was speechless. Is it really good to go to a place like that?
If people find out about this, he will not be scolded to death, and he will take the emperor to the brothel and Chu Palace. Will his reputation be lost?
Although Emperor Hongzhi is interested in taking a walk now, everyone will only blame Liu Jin, the minister.
"Your Majesty, let's forget about places like that. Let's see if there is any place for poetry gatherings nearby. It would be more appropriate for us to go and see."
Liu Jin also said quickly.
"Yes, yes, there are quite a few."
"Xiaoxiang Guan's Oiran Convention is actually a poetry convention, and there are requirements for entry. You must at least get a pair or guess the word puzzle or something."
"In addition, the Penglai City government will also hold the Penglai Poetry Festival at this time. The venue is next to the Penglai Square. It is also very lively, with many talented people, beautiful ladies, celebrities and elegant people participating."
Tian Erniu also said quickly.
"Then go to Penglai Square to attend the Penglai Poetry Festival. A place like Xiaoxiang Guan is really not suitable."
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he thought about it and said.
"Yes, yes, I also feel very unsuitable."
Liu Jin wiped the sweat on his forehead and nodded quickly.
"Okay, let's go to the Penglai Poetry Festival."
Tian Erniu also hurriedly led the way. Anyway, they were very close to each other. There were people around and it was very lively.
Under the leadership of Tian Erniu, everyone quickly arrived at Penglai Square where the Penglai Poetry Club was held. The entire square was also very lively, but it was divided into two parts.
One is the inner circle area and the other is the outer circle area.
The inner circle area is relatively small, and there are not many people inside. If you want to enter, there are requirements. You must match a pair or come up with a good poem and song.
The pairs here are naturally not that easy to match, and the difficulty is very high.
As for the outer circle, there are no requirements. Anyone can participate and anyone can come here to play. Of course, everyone comes here mainly to see the talented people in the inner circle. Among them are many ladies and rich ladies who form groups.
I am here just to see if I can meet my favorite talent.
The talented people are basically concentrated here at the entrance of the inner circle. Many people are thinking hard and want to pass the assessment and enter the inner circle.
Because only the inner circle is the most shining place. If you can't even get into the inner circle, you will naturally not be considered a talented person, and it will be difficult for you to win the eyes of the ladies and wealthy ladies around you.
And here in the inner circle, there is a supply of good wine and good food. Everyone has a long table with good wine and good food. After you finish eating, there are people next to you who keep adding more.
There are only 36 tables in the inner circle of such tables, which means that only the first 36 talented people who have passed the assessment are qualified to sit on them.
Of course, this assessment is obviously not easy. When Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jin arrived, there were only a dozen people sitting in the inner circle, drinking and reciting poems. From time to time, good poems came out, and someone immediately copied them and showed them to them.
Some people around me read it out loud for everyone to appreciate.
The rich ladies and ladies around them all naturally had their eyes shining, staring at these talented people, and at the same time ordering their maids, followers, etc. to inquire about some news. The whole scene can be said to be very special.
It's lively, but overall it's relatively quiet, and the core is here in the inner circle.
