Chapter Nine: Tea Circle, Rules
The first step into a brothel is to order scented tea. Calling it tea is nothing more than a trick to get money.
A woman with a beautiful purple color held a bowl of tea high above her head on a tray. The madam said a few words of courtesy, and the next step was for the guests to pay.
One tael of silver was wasted in this way. Xiao Dadan was sitting in Yong'an, so he could certainly afford it.
Xiao Chen threw the one hundred taels of silver notes on the tray coolly, puffing out his chest and saying in a very authentic manner:
"I have a good background here, so I will give you all the subsequent money."
In terms of ostentation, even if Xiao Dadan did not go out in the name of the prince, he had never lost in the scene.
As he spoke, Xiao Chen turned to look at Wu Liang and said:
"In my impression, you seem to be still a young girl?"
Wu Liang, who had a big belly, rubbed his hands and said with some embarrassment: "Sir, you don't know that although I have been in and out of romantic places with you since I was a child, those girls don't look down on me. Until now, I have always been a craftsman.
Where are the people!"
Xiao Chen nodded, pointed at Wu Liang and said to the madam: "I also gave him his share of the money!"
The madam, who was only forty but still had charm, looked at Xiao Chen with a flash of surprise in her eyes, secretly wondering when did such a wealthy young master come from Yong'an!
There are many people who spend a lot of money, but Man Yongan really can't find many people who are rewarded with a hundred taels.
Thinking that the young master in front of him might become a big patron of Yihonglou in the future, a smile as sweet as honey suddenly appeared on the face of the old madam.
"Master, look at what you said, your coming is enough to make our Yihong Mansion Pengpi shine." As he said that, the madam put the banknote in his arms without leaving a trace, and then leaned next to Xiao Chen.
He winked and said:
"I think this is your first time to visit our Yihong Mansion. Is there any girl you like?"
Wu Liang on the side frowned and said: "Thankfully you are still in charge, but you don't have such a bit of vision. Apart from your oiran Die Xiang from Yihong Tower, who is qualified to serve our young master?"
"Diexiang!" The old bustard covered her face and smiled, and said with deep meaning: "Miss Diexiang has never been a showman, but she has never sold herself, and her vision is extremely high. You also know the rules of our industry, sir. If the girl doesn't want to
To entertain you, I, as a mother, can’t help it!”
Xiao Chen smiled lightly, no one knew the rules better than him.
There are four steps to enter a brothel: order scented tea, climb the stairs, order food, and reward! Every step costs money. If you run out of money halfway through, I'm sorry, I won't be able to see the girl today!
But if you think you can meet the girl just because you have paid these four steps, then you are making a big mistake.
There is one step before meeting the girl, which is to have a tea party.
The so-called tea party is a group of hot-tempered men sitting together, chatting, reciting poems and composing poems, while the girls secretly hide aside and observe which young man is more dignified and which one is more to their liking.
If you don't say that literati are really hateful, Xiao Dadan was often rejected by girls because of this.
It's also thanks to his good looks and generous spending, otherwise he might end up like Wu Liang.
But even if he met the girl now, it would only be considered as fighting his way out of a tight siege with thousands of troops, and he was still one step away from a real victory.
Whether you can lie on that Jingxiu bed all night depends on the girl's mood.
If I don't like your words and deeds, I just give you a song, and you should be wise enough to leave.
The place where hooks are placed can inevitably reveal a man's thoughts clearly.
If you don't get it, you will be greedy day and night, and naturally you will be willing to pay for it.
Even Prince Yong'an, a frequent visitor to Goulan Land, often secretly laments that meeting a romantic girl is much more difficult than meeting a concubine in the palace.
When Xiao Chen came back for the first time, he was not sure whether he could meet the oiran from Yihong Tower.
But after spending money, you have to go upstairs and take a look, that’s what Lier is!
Under the leadership of the madam, Xiao Chen took Wu Liang to a private room on the second floor.
The room was very large, with a round table in the middle. Not far from the round table, five or six meters away, there was a screen with colorful patterns.
Girls usually hide behind such a screen and quietly observe the guests. If they like someone, they will entrust the maid to deliver a sachet with their name embroidered on it to the guest. If the guest agrees, he will follow the maid.
Go to the room that has been prepared.
The room was already filled with many "romantic people". There were old and young people inside. The oldest one was estimated to be seventy or eighty years old. He had a head full of white hair and was very old. Xiao Chen was secretly worried that if he really got into it.
Can I still climb out of bed the next day?
The young man is fifteen or sixteen years old, but he has a huge dark circle under his eyes, is weak and thin, and looks like he has been drained by alcohol and sex!
It is true that there are also plainly dressed literati here. Although these scholars don't have a few dollars in their pockets, in a place like this, they are as popular as hot cakes.
In at least seven of the ten tea sieges, scholars with outstanding literary talents stood out.
As for the remaining three times, most of them were won by Dandy Xiao.
Seeing Xiao Chen and the two, even though they knew that they would be their competitors tonight, everyone present still nodded slightly symbolically.
Xiao Chen was too lazy to return the favor, so he found a seat and sat down by himself.
Everyone was not surprised by Xiao Chen's rudeness. When you come here, you can find all kinds of things.
After that, everyone present was heard talking loudly about government affairs, world affairs, and anecdotes. Everyone had to write a few sentences from Wen Zou Zou and add their own opinions. When the love was deep, they had to recite a poem.
First of all, it is simply more serious and complicated than the imperial examination.
Xiao Chen, who had no ink in his stomach, couldn't get in the conversation and didn't bother to argue.
That is to say, I didn’t bring a few powerful servants with me, otherwise all the people here would shut up. Damn it, if you know who set up the rules of the tea circle, you will definitely bring the Yangchen Sword and give him a hundred
Eighty holes!
Among them, the one who talks the most is Li Luo, who is now famous all over the world.
The princes rushed to the Guizhou Kingdom with the intention of causing harm.
Originally, everyone just had to go quietly in silence and then return quietly. The emperor also turned a blind eye and the matter was over.
But Li Luo didn't know which nerve was wrong, so he directly brought this matter to the table.
This is just like visiting a brothel. Everyone is following the rules step by step. However, there is one person who doesn't follow the routine and goes directly to the girl's room. This must not be resented by the clients present?
Those who are more forceful will give you a black stick as soon as you leave this door, trying to make you remember a little longer and learn some rules.
Unavoidably, Li Luo became a thorn in the flesh of all the princes in the world in an instant!
Xiao Chen couldn't help but thought to himself: "This Li Luo is really the biggest fool and unlucky guy in the world!"
Just as he was thinking about it, the door suddenly opened, and the old madam at the door looked at Xiao Chen with a smile and said:
"Sir, Diexiang wants to see you!"
For a moment, everyone's eyes focused on Xiao Chen.
"Me?" Xiao Chen was a little confused and pointed at himself: "But the tea party hasn't been finished yet?"
The old madam pretended to be shy and clapped her hands and said: "What are you talking about, young master? Diexiang is my daughter who I hold in my hand for fear of getting cold and hold it in my mouth for fear of melting. Since she has agreed to see you, why not?"
How can a mother not listen to her daughter?"
Feeling the strange looks around him, Xiao Chen's mouth twitched slightly, okay, now, he is as unlucky as that big fool Li Luo!
Chapter completed!