On the first day after the ten-day break, Zhou Jun first went to Duguansi to check in and answer names, and then went to Pingkangfang to continue the errand of editing the book.
This time, Zhou Jun went to Nanqu.
After entering Qumen, Zhou Jun found Fang Ding and asked him about Hongzhi's residence.
Seeing that Zhou Jun was wearing an official robe, the servant did not dare to neglect him, so he just said: "Langjun, follow the south curve and go straight ahead. There is a plaque with the words "Chun Banner Tower" written on it, which is the residence of She Hongzhi and She Duzhi.
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Zhou Jun nodded after hearing this and walked along Nanqu as instructed.
As he was about to come down from the Northern Song to the Southern Song, Zhou Jun saw something different from the Northern Song and the Middle Song.
Compared with the clutter of the Northern Song and the elegance of the Middle Song, if I had to use one word to describe the Southern Song, perhaps it should be "atmospheric".
The gates and walls of all courtyards are built with extraordinary style.
Various plaques are hung high above the courtyard gate and can be seen at a glance from a long distance.
Without spending much effort, Zhou Jun found the plaque of "Spring Banner Tower" and walked to the gate of the courtyard.
Two ordinary-looking and beautiful maidservants, wearing the same traditional skirts and Xia curtains, stood in front of the door, one on the left and one on the right. They looked at Zhou Jun and asked with a smile: "Do you have a note for me, sir?"
Zhou Jun introduced himself to his family and stated the purpose of his trip.
A maidservant asked again: "Did Mr. Lang bring a fish charm?"
Zhou Jun was stunned, took out the fish charm from his waist, and showed it to the maid.
The maid turned back and entered the concierge, took the book, and recorded her name according to the fish talisman. Then she turned sideways and said, "Mr. Sir, please follow me."
Zhou Jun followed the maidservant and entered the Spring Banner Tower. He saw that there were rockeries and pavilions in the courtyard. The layout and carvings were obviously made by famous artists.
Walking into the hall door, Zhou Jun looked at the scene inside and was quite surprised.
This Spring Banner Building has a huge interior and a high ceiling. It has a rare two-story building with an empty space. The first floor is the hall and the second floor is the private rooms. It is somewhat similar to the restaurant in the previous life.
The maid led Zhou Jun to the second floor, found a clean room, and said, "Master, please wait here. She knows he is somewhere else. He will come back later."
Zhou Jun nodded and sat down.
Not long after, the beautiful girl knocked on the door and brought another meal box.
Opening the box seal, there are three layers of plates inside, which contain dried fruits, cakes and desserts, as well as a jade bottle of wine and an ear cup.
The girl took out the dinner plate, put it on the counter and put them together, finally forming the shape of Tai Chi Pisces.
Zhou Jun looked at the novelty and couldn't help saying "wonderful".
After placing the dishes, the girl bowed and left the room.
Zhou Jun took a bite of pastry and took a sip of wine, and found that the food here were all hard-to-find delicacies, probably worth a lot of money.
While eating and waiting, about a quarter of an hour later, footsteps were heard outside the door.
The maid opened the door first and saw She Hongzhi, dressed in Begonia red and charming, standing at the door, looking at Zhou Jun, covering her mouth and smiling: "I was thinking this morning, when will Zhou Jun meet?"
Come, but unexpectedly, I thought of going together."
Zhou Jun stood up, cupped his hands to She Hongzhi and said, "I came here for Bo Lu. I already know about bothering She."
She Hongzhi smiled and said: "Let's not talk about official business for now, what do you think of the Spring Banner Tower?"
Zhou Jun frowned.
This woman has only met him twice, but her attitude is a little too familiar.
Zhou Jun cupped his hands and said, "Junyu carved walls are luxurious and magnificent."
She Hongzhi smiled and said: "Of the three songs in the north, the south song is the best."
Zhou Jun echoed: "The weather in Nanqu is indeed extraordinary."
She Hongzhi glanced at Zhou Jun and said with a smile: "I have already prepared the records of Nanqu, please come with me."
Zhou Jun stood up and was about to leave the room when he saw the maid opening the door with a confused look on her face and hesitating.
I heard the maid whisper to She Hongzhi: "Sister, the money for the candle has not been paid yet."
She Hongzhi smiled and waved her hands and said: "Just write down some small things in my account."
Zhou Jun realized that the "candle money" the maid mentioned was the opening fee commonly known as the opening fee.
Since he had eaten pastries and tasted wine, Zhou Jun naturally didn't want to make an exception.
He took out a small string with a hundred coins from his arms and said to the maid: "I should pay for the candle coins myself. There are some copper coins here. Take them. There is no need to look for them."
The maid looked at the small string with a hundred coins and hesitated to speak.
She Hongzhi looked at Zhou Jun, covered her face with her hands, but couldn't help laughing.
Zhou Jun looked puzzled.
She Hongzhi stretched out her hand, pulled Zhou Jun's sleeve, and said softly: "I'm afraid Erlang has never been to Nanqu, so he doesn't know the residual value of this candle money."
Zhou Jun was pulled out of the door by her, looked at the small string of 100 coins in his hand, and asked: "Is it possible that these... are not enough?"
She Hongzhi took Zhou Jun and walked towards the small courtyard at the back while saying: "Nanqu's normal price is four plutonium per table, and it will be doubled after the candle is fired."
Zhou Jun felt his scalp numb as he listened: "It costs four hundred dollars to have a banquet? If you sit there for a long time, it will be doubled?"
She Hongzhi: "This is just candle money. If I sit down to drink with you, I will also need money for colorful silk ribbons."
Zhou Jun took a breath of cold air.
She Hongzhi looked back at Zhou Jun and said with a smile: "Guangling Liu Tan ascended the throne. He is sixteen or seventeen years old. His family is rich and he was fanned by his ancestors."
"I have lived in Nanqu for a few months. I am very addicted to indulgence and spend no less than ten million on it."
Zhou Jun was shocked when he heard that a new scholar who had lived in Nanqu for more than a month could actually spend tens of thousands of dollars.
The speed of this prodigal is almost as fast as riding a rocket.
She Hongzhi added: "This candle money and colorful silk ribbons are already considered small items."
"If you buy a prostitute in Nanqu in one day, it will cost you hundreds of plutonium at least."
"If you want to bring a prostitute out to have a drink, I'm afraid it will cost you more than ten cents a day."
"If you are a new-year-old girl with a good appearance, if you ask for the yuan, the price of the money (breaking the melon) can be as high as half a hundred."
Zhou Jun shook his head as he listened. He couldn't figure out the world of rich people in his previous life, and he still can't figure it out now.
Thinking of something, Zhou Jun asked She Hongzhi: "If someone wants to redeem a prostitute, how much will it cost?"
When She Hongzhi heard this, she was stunned for a moment, turned around, and the smile disappeared from her face, and she said slowly: "If that prostitute is a famous actress, and fortunately she is not a member of the church, if you are interested, I will give you two hundred gold."
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Zhou Jun made a calculation in his mind.
Two hundred gold refers to two hundred pounds of gold.
One tael of gold in the Tang Dynasty was worth 3,500 guan, one pound of 16 taels was worth 56,000 guan, and two hundred jins of gold was worth 11,200 guan.
In Chang'an City, a house with thirty-nine houses and a yard covering an area of three acres only costs one hundred and thirty-eight yuan.
In other words, if you want to redeem a Beili prostitute, you need to exchange 80 houses in Chang'an City.
Seeing Zhou Jun standing there blankly, She Hongzhi laughed, but this time there was a hint of bitterness in her smile.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhou Jun took the Nanqu Bolu roster from She Hongzhi.
After thanking him, Zhou Jun walked out of the courtyard.
After entering Qu Street, Zhou Jun turned around again and glanced in the direction of Chunban Tower.
Then, he turned his head, sighed, and walked towards Zhongqu's former residence.