Chapter five hundred and eighty eight famous prostitute Bai Lingyun
Dugu Changsu saw Wang Junlin's embarrassment, patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "You have made great contributions to His Majesty and the Sui Dynasty, which are no less than those of any of us old guys. Logically speaking, you can't be granted the title of Duke."
Yes, but why did the Marquis send you away? On the one hand, it is because you are too young, but more importantly, it is because you are alone and do not have the support of a powerful family behind you."
"However, what is rare about you is that despite your age, you are neither arrogant nor arrogant. You have hidden your fame and know how to advance and retreat. This is actually one of the main reasons why His Majesty and the Crown Prince always value you. A person with such great abilities as you
Talent, I can't help but mention one or two things, you! Don't be too sharp in your work, otherwise it will easily arouse jealousy and jealousy. I know that although you have a stern and vicious reputation, I think you are actually a person with a good heart.
As long as you don't rebel or cause rebellion in the future, I guarantee that your Wang family will become a new wealthy family of the Sui Dynasty sooner or later."
These words and the weight of these promises became heavier. Wang Junlin was also a little surprised. Although he knew that Dugu Changsu would definitely thank him deeply, he thought about the gold and silver fertile fields, the beautiful maids and dancers, and even thought about having sex with him.
He got married, but he didn't expect such a promise to him. He stayed for a long time, bowed deeply to Dugu Changsu, and solemnly said: "Thank you, Uncle Dugu."
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The music of silk, bamboo, sheng and Xiao in the front hall of Dugu Mansion was still pleasant to the ears amidst the laughter and laughter. Dugu Changsu said everything he needed to say, grabbed Wang Junlin's wrist and walked inside, smiling as he walked: "Let's go! In the hall
Drinking.”
At this time, nearly a hundred coffee tables and soft couches were arranged in the front hall of the banquet hall, and more than a hundred guests gathered, but it still did not feel crowded.
Under the personal leadership of Dugu Changsu, they walked through the hall and corridor from the side door until they reached the back hall where only the most important guests were received.
The space is as spacious as the front hall, but there are only less than ten soft couches and low tables. One of them is in the middle, and the rest are evenly distributed on both sides.
The guests who can be arranged into the inner hall are those with the most distinguished status in the Sui Dynasty, and their official positions are at least ministers of various ministries, or important figures in various clans. In short, those who are not of noble status can only attend in the front hall and side hall.
feast.
As soon as you enter the entrance, there is a group of eighteen dancers and musicians on the left. They all wear low buns, narrow-sleeved tops, corset skirts, and shawls, and they stand in three rows to perform.
From the harp, pipa, transverse flute, waist drum, shell, etc., the joyful and melodious melody echoed throughout the audience.
Wang Junlin was pulled by Dugu Changsu's wrist to the inner hall. He took off his shoes at the entrance of the hall, and Wang Junlin carefully entered wearing his footwear.
The back hall here is extremely exquisitely built, with all kinds of strange totems and auspicious beasts whose origins are unknown. The huge front hall is comparable to a palace. Apart from the Imperial Palace, the East Palace and various princes' palaces, only the Dugu family dares to have such a thing.
scale, otherwise it would have exceeded the limit.
Compared with the bustling front hall, this place seemed a little deserted, with a sense of restraint in the palace. After walking in, Wang Junlin found that there were several people sitting on the square couch in the hall, some of them looked familiar, and some of them were not.
Never seen it.
At this time, in the center, more than a dozen dancers in gorgeous palace costumes danced gracefully, with spinning postures, flying skirts, and charming smiles. Several guests in the hall stroked their beards and smiled, intoxicated by them.
in the dance.
Dugu Changsu pulled Wang Junlin into the front hall, clapped his hands, and the dancers stopped dancing, bowed and bowed, and then left.
"Haha, come on, let me introduce you to this boy next to you. You must be familiar with this boy. He has made countless contributions to our Sui Dynasty. He is a true hero of the younger generation of our Sui Dynasty. The Marquis of Qin'an, King Junlin..."
Wang Junlin said hurriedly: "Uncle Dugu, I have only achieved some military exploits. In front of all the adults and the clan masters, it is really..."
Dugu Changsu smiled and said: "You kid, stop pretending. Everyone knows the magnitude of your military exploits. Besides, you have also done many important things. Your dismissal from office is only temporary."
After saying that, he pulled Wang Junlin to the left side in front of an old man with a long beard and a crane face, and said with a smile: "This is Su Wei, the censor, Zhongcheng. Come, here, this is Zheng Yi, the head of the Zheng family, Pei Guogong. His age is
Not too young. Ah, you should be familiar with this one, Lord Pei, the head of the Pei clan in Taiyuan. Not to mention these others, General Changsun, General Han..."
Wang Junlin's eyes twitched when he heard this. He was considered a great person. He was a famous official, traitorous official, and rebel who left a strong mark on history...
Being the youngest and with the lowest status, Wang Junlin had to keep bowing and saluting these old people, because he could not treat one with favoritism. Wang Junlin simply put on a young face and called out his uncles, making him look familiar. With his current reputation,
Such respect for these old guys also makes these old guys quite useful.
Zheng Yi and Su Wei were both great scholars of the time. They were serious about words and etiquette. When they saw Wang Junlin salute, they wiped away the wild and uninhibited attitude they had shown when they were enjoying the dance. They acted like their elders and accepted Wang Junlin's courtesy calmly. Pei Shiju
In comparison, he was more easy-going. He helped Wang Junlin with his own hands with a smile, patted his shoulder and exchanged a few words with him, not to mention Chang Sun Sheng and Han Qinhu.
After the introduction, Dugu Changsu sat in his seat in the middle, stood up, and raised his glass happily: "It's rare for all the distinguished guests to come here, and there are many friends who have come from thousands of miles away, so I am honored and favored.
I would like to lend you a glass of water and wine to express my gratitude for your thoughts."
Everyone sat in their seats and responded with smiles. The atmosphere suddenly became lively. They toasted each other with a round of wine. Dugu Changsu smiled mysteriously and said: "Before the dishes are served, I would like to give you a little surprise. Please invite Miss Bai Lingyun."
Dugu Changsu deliberately conveyed his voice to the front hall, and everyone cheered in uproar. The band played vigorously, and the hall was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
A group of old men in the inner hall stared with strange eyes, waiting attentively for this courtesan, who had recently become a hit in the capital of the Sui Dynasty and was well-versed in sensuality and art, to perform.
At the junction of the front hall and the inner hall, more than a dozen men and women who looked like musicians were sitting and waiting in silence. They were obviously the team accompanying Bai Lingyun. The female family members in the side hall also opened the door to this side, obviously to enjoy Bai Lingyun's performance together.
At this time, the orchestra suddenly played the strings and pipes together, and the melodious music echoed around the beams.
Bai Lingyun finally arrived.
As soon as she appeared on the stage, the other beautiful dancers immediately lost their luster and became dull.
In terms of beauty and appearance, these dancers are all one of the most beautiful young women in the world, but they are far inferior to Bai Lingyun, especially their unique charm and manners, which cannot be matched by ordinary women.
When Bai Lingyun appeared in front of everyone like a fairy who had come to the mortal world, everyone in the entire hall, regardless of men or women, couldn't take their eyes away from her for a while.