In June, Yangzhou finally got rid of the nuisance of heavy rain and ushered in sunny and good weather.

Although this year's heavy rains did not cause flooding, the harvest in the Yangzhou area was greatly reduced, and the quality of life of many people was reduced, and many homeless people even flocked to the city to beg.

It's just that these seem to have nothing to do with the upper-class people in Yangzhou City, their lives have long been freed from the shackles of material, and with the arrival of this day, the Oiran Contest has also kicked off.

Yangzhou is a thousand-year-old city, and is located in a rich place, resulting in the prosperity of humanity here, the birth of countless poems praising Yangzhou, has already formed a unique set of cultural heritage.

In addition to the traditional festival and endless poetry meetings, there is also the annual Yangzhou Oiran Competition.

At this time of the year, a large number of scholars and wealthy businessmen will flock to Yangzhou City to participate in this grand occasion, hyping up the romance of one beauty and talent after another.

As a result, this place is comparable to the scene of the Autumn Festival, those inns and green buildings are overcrowded, and some people even do not hesitate to sleep on the streets to participate in this grand event.

This year's Oiran Contest is different from previous years, the venue is no longer the Xiaoqinhuai River, but arranged on the renovated Slender West Lake, which is already intended to make the Slender West Lake a postcard of Yangzhou.

In order to better organize this year's Oiran Competition, a tall water pavilion was erected, and an exquisitely arranged stage faced the lake.

With the difference of later generations, a large indoor stage that can accommodate thousands of people can be built casually, and the current venue can only be semi-open-air. In order not to be abrupt to the VIP, this mode of ship and stage structure is the most popular.

Although the stage performance can be watched on the 24th bridge next to it, and the people on the other side can also see a general scene, the stage is mainly facing dozens of large and small flower boats moored in the lake.

As the day comes, it is bustling with activity, like a grand festival.

Countless large and small flower boats went up the river from Yangzhou Shuiguan to this cyan lake, and gathered around the stage, and the 24th Bridge had already been crowded by scholars.

In order to attract more people to come, the local yamen at the two levels also invited jugglers and troupes, so that the ordinary people around them flocked here to watch, and even attracted many small traders to settle in.

Although the construction of Slender West Lake has not yet been completed, the blue brick and stone roads on the west bank have been paved, two stone arch bridges have been completed, and flower beds have been planted in many places, making it like a park for later generations.

"Such a victory is worthy of the name of Slender West Lake!"

"Thanks to Lord Qincha, this matter is really born with a pair of discerning eyes!"

"This is not only a discerning eye, if it weren't for Lord Qincha's fundraising, this lake would still be mistaken by stinky mud."

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When the outsiders saw the scenery of the Slender West Lake, many people sighed, and the topic was quickly extended, and they all praised Lin Haoran's actions.

The earth-shaking changes in Slender West Lake have made many Yangzhou scholars and people feel that their faces are bright, and everyone is attributed to the Lord Qincha who is like a god in judging cases.

The bright sunshine is shining in this world, and performances are being staged everywhere, some people are performing chest broken stones, some people are singing operas, and applause and cheers everywhere are coming and going.

Today is not only a gathering of scholars and wealthy merchants, but also a grand event for ordinary people, many of whom come here with their children to watch the free performances here.

On the edge of the former poor village, there are already several small stalls, selling all kinds of goods and food to tourists, but most of them are snacks.

Lan'er's family also seized this business opportunity, and they built a small wooden house on the edge of the stone road in Slender West Lake, engaged in the small business of meat buns.

A young girl in a long green dress walked over happily, smiled at the busy couple and asked, "Daddy, how is your business today?" ”

"Lan'er, why did you come here?" The woman looked very happy when she saw her daughter, and while she was busy, she explained, "Today's business is so good!" Fortunately, you said that you want us to buy more flour, otherwise it would have been sold out by now, and your second uncle and second aunt just asked two people in the village to help, otherwise they would really be too busy! ”

"Lan'er, are you hungry? This pot of steamed buns has just been baked, and the filling is very filling! The man was more attentive and asked his daughter with concern.

It was this daughter who went to the rich and noble family to become a maid, not only did they not starve to death, but also gave them advice and made this business, so that they could finally live a stable life.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he really couldn't have imagined that he could make such a profit by buying and selling meat buns. If they go on like this, they will not only be able to eat enough, but they will even be able to build a blue brick house.

"Dad, I'm not hungry!" Lan'er looked at the current situation of her family, her eyes smiled like a crescent moon, and she said to her mother: "Mother, just now I said that the steamed buns at home are delicious, and my aunt wants to try our steamed buns!" ”

"Uncle?" The man didn't react.

The woman next to him immediately glared at him and said, "It's the Lord Qincha who was splashed with tea by Lan'er!" ”

"Be quiet!" The middle-aged man finally reacted and stopped like a thief.

The woman knew that this bun was to be given to Lord Qincha to taste, but she didn't dare to be sloppy in the slightest, so she quickly picked out the best bun and seemed to be careful to pack it for Lan'er.

Lan'er took the steaming meat buns, said goodbye to her father, and trotted down the steps to the dock and got on the boat waiting there.

Although this place is very close to the flower boat, she clearly feels that the two are essentially separated by different worlds. If she hadn't become Miss's maid by chance, she would not have been able to get to the flower boat, and her family's meat buns would not have had the opportunity for her uncle to taste.

The boat rowed into the dense pile of flower boats, and she went directly to the largest and most magnificent flower boat in the center, and carefully washed the dirt off her shoes, and then went upstairs with the bun in her hand.

After verifying her identity, she climbed to the third floor, and happened to meet Lord Yu, the governor of Yangzhou, and she hurriedly took the initiative to dodge and give way. The other party did not ignore her, but nodded at her with a smile before continuing to walk downstairs.

When she reached the top, there were a lot of big people sitting here, basically all of them were high-ranking officials. Her aunt was dressed as a scholar, and he sat in the center, but there was an indescribable majesty on his body.