Li Xiuyuan is not very proficient in the game of literati.
His ability in appreciating calligraphy, painting and calligraphy is very low. These things require a lot of time and money to ponder. If he is immersed in it, he may become bored with it.
However, Li Xiuyuan had no ability to identify other people's calligraphy and paintings, but he had some exposure to Li Taibai's calligraphy.
"It is indeed fake. This sealant melts when it comes into contact with water. Obviously it cannot be from the previous dynasty. If it were from the previous dynasty, this seal would have melted long ago. It is impossible that it has only melted today. This should be deliberate in recent times."
It’s an old fake copybook, this brother was deceived.” Zhang Bangchang was touched.
Touch the melted Indonesian, and then smile.
The scholar who owned the copybook suddenly showed a look of shame and anger: "It's a fake painting? It's really abominable. I paid a hundred taels of silver for this painting. When I look back and find the profiteer,
I will definitely not spare him."
"Sure enough, as Mr. Li said, businessmen are so treacherous. No wonder from ancient times to the present, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, businessmen have been looked down upon by others." Qian Jun said.
Li Xiuyuan smiled but said nothing.
He was also a son of a merchant, but even so, he had to admit that most businessmen were very treacherous, and only a small number of businessmen were honest, trustworthy, and virtuous.
After all, businessmen seek profit, and if profit comes first, all moral integrity will be completely lost.
Isn’t there a saying?
Compassion does not control soldiers, and righteousness does not control wealth.
And just when they were getting together and chatting.
The young lady Xiaoshuang who left before found the shopkeeper Ci Niang. She briefly stated Li Xiuyuan's previous request: "That's the thing. Mr. Zhu's friend named Li Xiuyuan not only wants the servant to play music, but also
He even asked Lotus Girl to perform a dance."
Ci Niang's eyelids jumped immediately when she heard the news, and she vaguely felt that trouble was coming.
Yesterday she blackmailed Li Xiuyuan out of a thousand taels of silver, and made Zhu Xiucai unconscious with anger, almost killing him.
Seeing that Zhu Xiucai came to Zui Feng Tower again today, he must have been fine, but Liang Zi has already tied the knot. I'm afraid it can no longer be solved by apologizing.
"That Young Master Li has an extraordinary bearing. Judging from his clothes and appearance, he is either rich or noble. He may be from a government office, so he cannot be offended rashly. Moreover, he also has martial arts and has practiced the art of breathing and breathing.
Fa, I think he is a man of some real ability. Please stay with me for now while I call for Lian.
Girl Hua, only Girl Lotus can settle this matter."
Ci Niang thought for a moment and said seriously.
"Yes, from the shopkeeper." Xiaoshuang responded, hugged Pipa and left.
Ci Niang didn't hesitate and immediately went to a private room on the third floor and knocked on the door: "Is Miss Lotus there?"
"It's my dear mother, come in and talk about anything." A lazy and clear voice sounded, with a kind of noble and noble voice unique to women.
Ci Niang pushed open the door and entered this elegant boudoir.
At this moment, a woman wearing a white dress and a beautifully styled bun was dressing in the mirror while being served by a maid.
Just from looking at the woman's back, one can see that this woman has a slender waist, skin that is as beautiful as snow, and is exquisite and translucent. She is obviously petite, but she has the enchanting look of a mature woman, with her front and back curved.
Without looking at her face, you can tell that she is a fairy-like beauty.
"It's some troublesome things yesterday. Didn't I drive out Zhu Yu and Zhu Xiucai yesterday? He has a friend who is quite capable. Yesterday, my method of handling things was a bit biased and offended him. Today he
But he brought Zhu Xiucai to visit our Zuifeng Tower again, seemingly drinking.
Listening to music is actually looking for trouble."
"Just now, Master Li asked Miss Lianhua by name to dance with you," Ci Niang said.
The lotus girl turned around with a smile. She was indeed smiling very beautifully. She said: "I charge one hundred taels of silver for one dance. If Mr. Li can afford the money, I don't mind going out to accompany him."
And I'm also a little curious. Yesterday, Zhu Xiucai clearly fainted from anger. That person
What means did Mr. Li use to rescue him again?"
"Such an acute illness cannot be cured by ordinary means."
"Miss Lianhua, just agree. The young master said that money is not an issue, but I hope you will mediate the conflict," Ci Niang said.
Miss Lianhua said, "Aren't there many dignitaries in the capital who will betray you? Do you still need me to mediate?"
"We are always at fault for things like this. It would not be good if it gets too big." Ci Niang said with a sneer.
"Then please ask Mr. Li to wait for a moment. When night falls and there are more guests in the building, I will go out and perform a dance." Miss Lianhua said.
Ci Niang was relieved after hearing this.
Although the Lotus Girl from Zui Feng Tower seemed to be the number one in the brothel, she was actually not under her control. Many times, he would ask the Lotus Girl for her opinion, which would not offend her at all.
After a while.
Ci Niang arranged a banquet and talked about Miss Lotus.
"Are you going to dance at night? Well, then I'll just sit here and wait for Miss Lotus's dance." Li Xiuyuan replied.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Qian Jun next to him said angrily: "Mother, you are not benevolent in doing business. Brother Zhu obviously only owes you dozens of taels of silver, but you blackmailed Master Li for a thousand taels of silver. Did you know
What you did violated the laws of the Song Dynasty. If I submit a complaint to the Yamen
You, your business in Zui Feng Tower cannot be opened."
"That's right, that's right, there's no one doing business like you. If we hadn't been regular customers here before and were used to coming here, we would have walked away today."
"I think it's better to turn this matter into a trivial one. Dear Mother, how about you return the nine hundred taels of silver to Mr. Li? The remaining one hundred taels will be used to settle the account for Brother Zhu."
Zhang Bangchang also spoke impartially.
"This, this." Ci Niang looked embarrassed and didn't know how to respond.
Some of these scholars were disciples of high-ranking officials, some were second-ranked scholars, and some were bachelors of Tongtian Pavilion. They were all people with extraordinary status, and she could not afford to offend any of them.
In the end, Ci Niang had to say: "I can't make the decision on this matter. I'm just a shopkeeper. All matters related to accounts must be approved by the boss."
As soon as these words came out, these scholars were immediately speechless.
Who in the capital doesn't know that the industry of Zui Feng Tower is very involved. Not only are the six gates of the capital produced in it, but also high-ranking officials and relatives of the emperor are backers.
Otherwise, how could a single woman like Ciniang be able to manage such a prosperous Zuifeng Tower?
Li Xiuyuan saw the rudeness of these scholars, and he immediately said: "I am not here to ask for money back. Mother, you can rest assured, I can still get one thousand taels of silver, and the account has been settled."
Okay, this matter should come to an end, but I will give you the money, but my dear
Today, I am here to seek justice for my friend Zhu Yu."
Ci Niang immediately said: "Don't worry, Mr. Li, I will go and deal with the two idle men who were disrespectful to Mr. Zhu before. I promise to give Mr. Zhu justice. I also hope that Mr. Zhu will not remember the faults of villains.
Forgive Zuifenglou for your previous rude behavior."
After speaking, he lowered his posture and bowed respectfully.
Zhu Yu didn't understand the inside story, and he was a little flattered and felt ashamed.
But Li Xiuyuan was indifferent.
He didn't come here to teach those two naughty idlers a lesson. He had already taught them a lesson last time and disabled one of their arms. They had already received the punishment they deserved. They should go to recuperate now, so he didn't come here just for a little money.
He came here for the sake of the spirit that murdered Zhu Yu.
Come.
This is Li Xiuyuan's main purpose.
After Ci Niang left, several scholars next to her looked at Li Xiuyuan in surprise.
"Brother Li, you really don't show your face. You actually invited the Lotus girl to dance with you today. Tell me, tell me, what method did you use to invite the Lotus out?" Qian Jun said with some surprise.
Li Xiuyuan wondered: "I didn't use any special means. I just asked the little girl Xiaoshuang to talk to the shopkeeper about the matter, and then when the shopkeeper came here again, he told me that the lotus girl would dance in the evening and accompany me.
.”
"Is this okay? You must be lying to us. You must be lying to us. Miss Lianhua wants to come to Qinggao. If she doesn't like the guests, she will never take the initiative to invite her. Just like this Brother Zhu, when he came to Zui Feng Tower
With half a poem, he attracted the favor of the lotus girl and became a guest at the scene.
You really envy others." Zhang Bangchang said with a smile.
"Oh, half a poem? What kind of poem has such charm?" Li Xiuyuan asked curiously.
"Cough, cough, cough."
Zhu Yu's face suddenly turned red, he couldn't help coughing, and couldn't help turning his head away, looking ashamed.
Zhang Bangchang said: "My ambitions are not fulfilled and the people are suffering. There are cries everywhere in the mountains and rivers. Although this half of the poem is concise and concise, it reveals a great feeling of compassion for the world and the unrequited ambitions. It really speaks to the hearts of us scholars.
I've gone inside. I only have such a big heart when I go up. How can I know what I mean when I know how to go down?
I’m so patient to wait.”
"" Li Xiuyuan immediately glanced at Zhu Yu.
Isn't this the poem I recited in Jinling City that day?
Zhu Yu's eyes wandered around and he turned half of his body, not daring to look at Li Xiuyuan.
Li Xiuyuan was a bit dumbfounded at the moment because he copied a large number of articles from the world. He didn't expect Zhu Yu to copy his own poems to pick up girls.
I really don't know whether I should be happy or helpless.
"It's indeed an extraordinary talent. It's a good poem and a rare line." Li Xiuyuan didn't point it out, just said with a smile.
Zhu Yu, the poetry thief, was a little ashamed at the moment, but fortunately his friend Li Xiuyuan didn't criticize him and saved some face. Otherwise, if today's incident spread, he would really have no shame in raising his head and being a human being.