Chapter 19: Oiran (1)

The two talked like this, and gradually walked into a drunken breeze. Beyond the palatial gates, you will be greeted by separate courtyards, each of which is a meandering cloister. The courtyard is planted with more green trees and flowers, which adds to the deep meaning, making the drunken breeze quite mysterious. The sound of silk and bamboo, laughter, singing, the sound of the voice. Stealing Jade only felt that everything was so fresh, and she looked around with her eyes wide open, not wanting to miss anywhere.

The group continued to walk deeper into the courtyard, but a middle-aged beautiful woman in bright red clothes greeted them in front of them. I saw that the beautiful woman was thirty or forty years old, and she must have paid great attention to maintenance on weekdays, and her skin was still like clotted fat. I think she must have been a beauty in the capital when she was young, although she was old, her demeanor was still moving. The bright red clothes make her bright and moving, and her gestures are a kind of mature and charming beauty. Seeing Tang Bu was surprised, the beautiful woman looked very respectful, and asked for peace in her mouth: "If you have a son, I don't know when the son will visit, so I didn't arrange for people to receive at the door, which is really lazy!" ”

Tang Buyi smiled: "Mrs. Ruyi, where is this, I don't come to my own place to see, why do I need to mobilize the people?" ”

However, it could be seen that Tang Bu's visit surprised the Ruyi lady very much, and she only heard her say: "Childe hasn't been here for a long time. Miss Chu Yan was playing the piano in the room, if she knew that the son was coming, she would be very happy. ”

Hearing the word "Chu Yan", the spirit of stealing jade was lifted, and his curiosity was even heavier. I have long heard that this Chuyan girl is an oiran who is drunk and breeze, and she is rumored to be a rare beauty in a hundred years. How can you not be excited to meet such a legendary figure tonight?

However, Tang was not surprised to hear this, just nodded lightly, and said to the stealing jade beside him: "Let's go, don't you want to watch singing and dancing?" Let's take a look at the cabaret inside. ”

"But Miss Chu Yan is in her room, not a song and dance workshop......" Realizing that Tang Buyi didn't mean to see Chu Yan, Stealing Yu was anxious and blurted out.

Tang Bu's bright and deep eyes turned, and he stared at Stealing Jade with a smile: "Oh, has Brother Lian forgotten our previous agreement?" If Brother Lian can't listen to the idea of not being surprised, then he has to ......" He didn't say any more, but just shook his fan, as if to say to himself, "Well, we've only just come in, and the carriage must not have gone far......"

Hearing this, Stealing Jade immediately deflated. Although he was reluctant in his heart, he really couldn't resist Tang Bu's surprise, so he could only follow him to the song and dance workshop.

But Mrs. Ruyi didn't give up. She glanced at Tang Bu surprised, and remembered the shadow of the night sitting alone in front of the window and looking forward to it. So Ruyi was ruthless, and said stubbornly: "Childe, Miss Chuyan has been waiting for you for a long time, and tonight, she also has something to say to Childe." Therefore, please also ask the son to move to the 'Liuqing Pavilion'......"

"Oh, Madame is really concerned about Chu Yan's affairs." Tang Bu said in surprise, turning his head to look at Ruyi. I saw a smile on the corner of the handsome and evil man's mouth, and his facial features were perfectly suffocating, but his bottomless eyes were full of cold light, and he felt a chill in his heart when he saw Ruyi, and he couldn't help but regret his words.

Sure enough, I only heard Tang Bu say coldly: "Madam is interested in Chu Yan, but don't forget, who is the real master here." Madame don't want to put the cart before the horse, forget whose orders you should obey. ”

Mrs. Ruyi was taken aback, and only responded: "Yes, Ruyi knows that ...... wrong"

No one dared to say anything anymore, and the group gradually walked in the direction of the song and dance workshop. The song and dance workshop is on the north side of the drunken breeze, and the closer you go, the clearer the sound of bamboo music becomes. Mrs. Ruyi was at the front, leading them through the deep gallery to a large lake. The lake should have been dug artificially, called "weak water", which led the river water from the outside, and the water flowed endlessly. The surface of the lake is lit up with brilliant lights, flowers of all kinds are planted along the lake, and painting boats are moored on the water. Each boat is not very big, but it is better than being small and delicate. The sound of singing, piano, and flute came from the painting boat, and the beautiful and prosperous place did not resemble the scenery of the world!

Mrs. Ruyi led them to board a painting boat parked by the lake. This boat is not usually used to receive guests, but is specially prepared for Tang Bujing, and it looks a little more delicate than those on the lake. Stealing Yu excitedly boarded the painting boat, only to see that behind the light gauze bead curtain, there were several low tables of fine boxwood, each of which was equipped with two exquisite futons made of satin. Stealing jade sat down behind the low table in the middle with Tang Bujing, the futon was soft and very comfortable to sit on. After everyone was seated, the boatman propped up the artemisia pole, and the painting boat slowly sailed towards the middle of the weak water lake.

Maids dressed in peach-colored dresses bring fresh seasonal fruits, wine, and delicacies in turn. Mrs. Ruyi raised her hands and patted them gently, and immediately there was music. The music came from behind the curtains, and four graceful women could be seen playing silk and bamboo orchestras and other musical instruments. The music is melodious and ethereal, making it easy to indulge in. While sipping the wine and food, Stealing Jade couldn't help but shake her head to the music.

Tang Bujing seemed to inadvertently glance at such an intoxicated jade stealer, and a trace of pampering and joy flashed in his eyes. His slender white fingers held the white jade wine glass, took a sip of wine, and turned his eyes away.

The boat they took was different from other boats, but they stayed on the shore, drunk and drunk, singing and dancing. The boat kept heading towards the depths of the lake, and gradually, the surroundings fell silent. The luxury and hustle and bustle of the lake are getting farther and farther away, and such a painting boat with the joy of silk and bamboo seems to have departed from the world and turned into a flying immortal.

The boat moves slowly in the lake, making you almost forget the past. At this moment, there was a burst of singing not far away, and the music on the painting boat, like an empty valley orchid! Such an ethereal and graceful sound made everyone on the ship listen carefully. Mrs. Ruyi shuddered suddenly, and her face showed some imperceptible joy.

Hearing such an excellent singing voice, Stealing Jade couldn't help but straighten up. She was still holding a white jade wine glass in her hand, but the whole person was attracted by the singing and forgot to drink the wine in the glass. The singing voice went from far to near, and the originally graceful voice suddenly became like crying, but it was a song of nostalgia. The lyrics are sad and sad.

The jade furnace incense, the red wax tears, the autumn thoughts of the painting hall.

The eyebrows are thin, the temples are cloudy, and the night is long and cold.

Sycamore trees, three more rain, not to leave the love is bitter.

A leaf, a sound, the empty steps drip to the light.

"Huh......" Stealing Yu's curiosity was aroused by this song full of emotion, "This word is Wen Tingyun's "More Leaky", but I don't know what the name of this song is, why does it sound so sad? But the tune is really moving......"

Tang Bu was surprised to hear this, took another sip of wine, and said lightly: "This song is called "Tianshui Cold", which is only known to a few people, and outsiders have never heard it. ”

Stealing Jade nodded: "I see." As she spoke, she looked at the man beside her a little strangely and asked, "Since few people know about it, how did you know it when you heard it?" ”

Tang Bu was surprised that Stealing Jade did not answer, but Mrs. Ruyi on the side answered Stealing Jade's confusion with a smile: "Even Gongzi doesn't know, the score of this song "Tianshui Cold" was written by the fourth prince two years ago, so Gongzi will be so clear. ”

"That's ......" Stealing the jade was surprised, looking back at the silent Tang Bu. What is there about this person in front of him that he is not proficient in and not good at? When you think you can see him through, he can always do a lot of amazing things.

But Tang Buxi was not happy about this. On the contrary, his handsome brow furrowed slightly, as if something was displeased with him.

Stealing Yu scratched his head in puzzlement, poked his head out of the porthole with great interest, and asked: "That is the music composed by the fourth prince of Tang, and who filled in Wen Tingyun's words, and who sings here?" ”

"Lian Gongzi asked this very well." After listening to Stealing Jade's question, Mrs. Ruyi's face smiled even more, and Stealing Jade's question just gave her a chance. Ruyi said a little deliberately and mysteriously, "Few people know about Childe's masterpieces, but there is one person who is different." She is very concerned about all the things of Childe. When the son composed this song on a whim, it was written down by the man. She filled in the words of the warm family for the song, and often played and sang. That person is our drunken Oiran, Miss Chuyan. ”

"Really, it turns out that it was Miss Chu Yan who was singing!" When Stealing Jade heard it, it turned out that this beautiful singing voice was from the famous Chu Yan, and she was even more excited. She jumped up from the soft seat and ran straight to the deck of the painting boat, stretching her head out to look around.