"There's something not right about Zui Mo today..." Behind the stage, the Madam of Qunyu Courtyard frowned and murmured while listening to the music.
When she was young, she was also one of the most glamorous people in the world. She dabbled in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Although she has never touched those things again after changing her career, she still has some appreciation ability.
There's something wrong with the sound of the piano today.
Next to the madam, a woman with pink and phoenix eyes waved a round fan in her hand, glanced down, and said: "Who knows, she is the number one in the courtyard. Even if her piano skills are a little worse, it doesn't matter, there are still so many of them.
Bad men are willing to flatter her."
"That's not necessarily the case..." Another woman wearing a pink gauze skirt with a pointed chin said: "Master Qin is honoring Lu Qiaoqiao this year. I heard that he has written many poems for her. I wish you good luck early in the morning."
I spent five hundred taels of silver on Liu Yiyi, but as for Mr. Xiao..."
He glanced at the woman with pink and phoenix eyes, and said in a sinister manner: "Tell it with your conscience. He has specified how many times he wants to see you this month. What did you two do in the room? Don't think I don't know..."
"Master Xiao likes me, is it my fault?" The woman with pink eyes rolled her eyes, but her tone was full of gloating.
The Young Masters Qin, Young Master Zhu, and Young Master Xiao they were talking about were all the people who praised Zeng Zuimo last year. Without the support of these three people, she might not have been among the top ten courtesans last year.
However, I don’t know why she went crazy during this period. She hid in her room writing and drawing all day long, never seeing guests, and even refused the invitations of these three young masters...
Naturally, the three of them were dissatisfied at being deprived of face. These days, there is no one to praise, and Zeng Zuimo, Zhang Zuimo and Li Zuimo are missing, so why bother to be sentimental?
"What, what, damn girl, what did you just say? Mr. Qin, what happened to Mr. Zhu and Mr. Xiao? Tell me clearly!" The old bustard's face changed and he asked hurriedly.
"What else can I do? Zui Mo doesn't want to see them. They have already turned to support others. Mom wants to bring out another courtesan, so she has to put some thought into it..." the woman with a pointed chin said angrily.
"Get out of here, get out of here. You're eating the food inside and out. It's not a good thing for me, right? If Qunyuyuan collapses, you two will drink from the northwest wind..." An angry look appeared on the old bustard's face, and he raised his hand and slapped her fiercely.
The two were slapped on the back a few times, and they ran away screaming. When the madam looked down at the figure playing the piano again, her expression became uncertain.
Zui Mo is the top star of Qunyu Courtyard and her money-spinner. At least 30% of the guests who come to Qunyu Courtyard come for her. Every brothel will have such a pillar. If the pillar does not fall, the business of the brothel will improve.
prosper forever.
Qunyuyuan can occupy a place among so many brothels in Qing'an Prefecture, not because one of the top ten oirans is here. This is their sign. No matter how good the other girls are, this sign must be
It is indispensable. Without this sign, they will immediately become a second-rate brothel.
Mr. Qin is a leader among talented men and has great influence. Mr. Zhu has great wealth and has never been stingy with money. Mr. Xiao's father is a master of generals. If two of the three of them are willing to support him, the position of oiran will be
It was very safe. I originally thought that the three young masters would continue to praise Zui Mo, but...
The madam had a sullen face, and her eyes began to flicker as she looked toward the audience.
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"Aren't you going to praise the drunk girl?" After listening to the comments of the people around him, Li Xuan turned to look at Li Yi and asked.
"Forget it, it's better not to get involved in these things." Li Yi shook his head. Every time he threw out a poem, there would be a lot of trouble. He didn't want to get involved in the matter of someone choosing an oiran.
"Just don't regret it. Look at it like this. Miss Zui Mo's position as oiran is up for grabs this year, but that's not a bad thing. If she really is no longer the oiran, her worth will definitely plummet. If you want to ask her to go back and do it,
If you have a concubine, you can save a lot of money, but you have to do it early, because there will be many people watching her." Li Xuan still believed that there was an unknown adultery between Li Yi and Zeng Zuimo.
, kindly reminded.
"If you don't have time to worry about whether I can take a concubine, you'd better think more about your royal concubine." Li Yi said angrily, and Li Xuan's face immediately turned bitter.
He was no longer interested in messing around with Miss Liu Er anymore. He stood up from the chair, walked to Liu Ruyi and said, "If you've seen enough, just leave."
Liu Ruyi flicked her wrist, put away the folding fan, threw it on the table, and followed Li Yi out.
Yang Liuqing naturally followed.
Zeng Zuimo walked over with Qin in his arms, and happened to meet Li Yi who was walking out of the cubicle. He nodded slightly, and then walked straight over.
There were many people in the hall whispering.
"It's strange, there don't seem to be many people praising Miss Zui Mo this year, right?"
"She never accepts invitations from others. Is it because she has no intention of competing with the courtesan?"
"Yes, Lu Qiaoqiao and Liu Yiyi frequently attend banquets these days. They wish they could attract all the wealthy businessmen and talented people in Qing'an Prefecture. Even if others don't make such big moves as them, they won't be like Miss Zui Mo.
In this way, she doesn't even see any guests. Could it be that she really doesn't want to compete for the oiran?"
"Haha, this is not a bad thing. Everyone is staring at those courtesans, so it's hard to make a move. If she is not a courtesan, she is just an ordinary housekeeper, and she can be dressed up with a little money. It's hard to say
We can also have a taste..."
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When I walked out of Qunyu Courtyard, I was greeted by a gust of cold wind, which made me feel much more awake.
Two more people came out. The handsome boy who had just been teased by the big man glared at Li Yi, and ran away quickly with the young man.
Li Yi was stunned for a moment, then looked back at Liu Ruyi and Yang Liuqing who came out, and seemed to understand something.
Looking at Li Xuan strutting out of Qunyu Courtyard, pretending to be a playboy, he shook his head and was too lazy to say anything more.
The next day, Li Yi saw a large group of people from Prince Ning's Mansion on the street. Li Xuan's guard leader was riding a horse and walking at the front of the group. The group quickly left the city gate.
This guy finally left. Li Yi felt lonely for no reason. There was no one with whom he could discuss how to fly into the sky. More importantly, dog meat hot pot was really delicious...
Yang Liuqing will still report on time every day. Although Miss Liu Er still has not agreed to be her master, she will give her some tips when she is in a good mood. From then on, the sword energy is often whistling in the yard. If she wants to bask in the sun peacefully, it is
It's impossible...
"Uncle, there are invitations again." Yang Liuqing walked in from outside and handed something in his hand to Li Yi.
Recently, he has received a lot of invitations inexplicably. Lu Qiaoqiao, Liu Yiyi, and some others whose names he has never heard of invite him to various banquets. Li Yi just throws them aside every time. Now he has accumulated a thick collection of invitations.
Stacked.
This time it was actually embroidered on a handkerchief. Girl Ruyun from Yichun Tower asked me to compose a poem for her, and she was paid five hundred taels...
This girl was quite rich. She threw the handkerchief aside casually. She didn’t know how they found out about her family. In order to win over the oiran for a poem, she used all kinds of tricks. Some gave money.
Those who give calligraphy and painting, those who give antiques, and even some subtle expressions that it can be a blessing...
There are also people who have gone to great lengths to save the country. Even Ruyi has received many similar invitations...
