Chapter 82: The Four Beauties of the Eastern Capital
Early the next morning, the eldest grandson Wuji came to him, saying that the auction of the girl who listened to the perfume pavilion was about to start, and it was said that even the high-rollers from Chang'an, Xijing, and Yangzhou, Jiangdu, were coming. If you go late, I'm afraid you won't even have a seat.
Yu Wenming didn't really want to go, but since he knew that his father was about to propose to the eldest grandson's family, the eldest grandson Wuji would be his real brother-in-law. He couldn't erase this feeling, and he thought that just going to see the cabaret show shouldn't be a big problem. Anyway, I didn't pay for the auction, so I finally nodded and agreed.
The eldest grandson Wuji was also very happy, and the two went to listen to the perfume pavilion together.
This perfume pavilion is very famous in Luoyang, and it is the largest green building in the eastern capital. It occupies an extremely large area and is divided into multiple courtyards. The main building has a total of six floors, wooden structure, and the eaves beam in front of the building flies out obliquely, which is quite imposing. It is said that the cost of staying in the Perfume Pavilion for one night is enough for an ordinary family to live for a year. With the exception of the dignitaries and the particularly wealthy merchants, the average guest shy away from it.
It's just that the girls there are also the most beautiful and excellent in Luoyang, not only beautiful in appearance, but also outstanding in talent. Not to mention the piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, and singing and dancing skills that they are already good at.
When Yu Wenming and the eldest grandson Wuji came to the door of the Perfume Pavilion, they found that hundreds of carriages of all kinds were already placed outside the door, many of which were inlaid with gold and silver, which were obviously only used by dignitaries and wealthy people. Several old bustards dressed up in fancy clothes warmly greeted the guests who got off the carriage at the gate, a busy scene of traffic.
The eldest grandson Wuji paid two copper coins to the old bustard at the door, received two number plates, and was allowed to enter the gate.
Yu Wenming then understood that the emotional visit to this pavilion ceremony must be consistent copper coins. The price is really expensive. You must know that copper coins have always been enough for an ordinary person to eat for a month.
After the two of them passed through a courtyard, they saw that the road was full of richly dressed guests, all of whom seemed to be wealthy people.
Yu Wenming entered the hall of this auction and found that it was already densely packed, with hundreds of people seated. And most of the seats are already occupied. As Changsun Wuji said before, if you come late, you may not even have a seat, but it is really possible.
After searching for a long time, they finally found their seats. As soon as he sat down, Yu Wenming heard a familiar voice say, "Brother Ming, are you here too?" ”
Yu Wenming turned his head and saw that there were three people sitting next to him, who were his old subordinates Guo Ziyi, Lin Zimo and Wei Chi Jingde. Only the three of them would call the fifteen-year-old Yu Wenming Brother Ming.
"I'm coming to see the cabaret! This is the eldest grandson brother, you should have also seen it, it is a member of our Zuo Ling Guard! Yu Wenming said with some humility.
"Yes! We just want to see the cabaret show, and the girls who come out of the cabinet are too expensive, and we poor sergeants can't afford to pay that money. It's just that Hong Xiu is too bad for his buddies, and after returning to Luoyang City, not only did he refuse to live with us, but he also refused to come to such a wonderful singing and dancing performance, so he didn't fit in! Guo Ziyi said with a big grin.
Yu Wenming was secretly amused when he heard it, and he thought that Red Sleeves still kept the three of them in the dark, and did not say that he was a woman. This Guo Ziyi also asked her to come to the Qinglou too, and it was polite enough that the red sleeves didn't scold him.
When acquaintances meet, it is natural to inevitably have a cold noise. The three of them also heard the rumor that the Holy Lord planned to attack Goryeo again next year. So I also have the idea of having wine today and getting drunk today. A rare luxury. Come to Luoyang's most famous Qinglou to listen to the perfume pavilion and see the world, and see these beautiful women and wonderful performances they have never seen before.
Guo Ziyi and Lin Zimo were relatively young, so they naturally happily discussed the appearance of several geisha who were sitting on the stage.
And Wei Chi Jingde was obviously much more serious, sitting there without saying a word, just squinting his eyes and enjoying the singing and dancing performance on the stage.
Not long after, I heard a commotion, and saw a man in his fifties, surrounded by many guards, enter the hall, this person is about fifty years old, short in stature, obscene in appearance, and has a pair of triangular eyes, white face and beard. But the green brocade robe he wore was very luxurious.
When everyone saw this person appear, they all showed surprise. Yu Wenming couldn't help but be surprised: "Yue Zeng Province? How did he come here? ”
This person is none other than the most trusted leader by Yang Guang's side, the eunuch Yue Zengxing.
If other men came here to listen to the perfume pavilion to find women, then what did the eunuchs come here for? Could it be that Yue Zeng Province can still vent on a woman's belly?
This made Yu Wenming really incomprehensible.
Guo Ziyi, Lin Zimo, and Wei Chi Jingde also knew Yue Zeng Province, after all, the image given to them by this former envoy was too deep. They also pointed at the old eunuch and talked about how this guy could come here to have fun?
A look of surprise flashed on the eldest grandson Wuji's face, but then he quickly returned to normal.
But this detail was keenly captured by Yu Wenming. He then asked in a low voice, "Brother Wuji, do you know the reason why Yue Zeng Province is here?" ”
The eldest grandson Wuji smiled slightly: "Actually, it's not a big secret to put this matter bluntly, everyone in the elite circle of the Eastern Capital knows that Yue Zeng Province is the backstage boss of the Perfume Pavilion, but he usually asks his sister Yue Dachai to be in charge of the bustard." Under normal circumstances, he would not come. But if he did come, it would be to hear something big about Perfume Pavilion...... But a group of girls who have reached the age of age are out of the cabinet, not to mention listening to the perfume pavilion, even in several other green houses It is commonplace, how can he be in charge? Unless ......"
When he said this, he said with a look of surprise on his face: "Could it be that Yin Fei is also going to leave the cabinet today?" ”
"Yin Fei? Who is she? Could it be that she is also the same as Lonely, a girl who listens to the perfume pavilion? Yu Wenming asked with some curiosity.
Yu Wenming's question surprised the eldest grandson Wuji: "Brother Ming, you don't even know Yin Fei, one of the four beauties in Luoyang?" ”
Yu Wenming shook his head, before he was twelve years old, he was locked up in the mansion every day, rarely went out, after the age of twelve, he was busy practicing martial arts, and the person he saw the most was Li Jing, Li Jing was not a woman, so naturally he would not say anything about the four beauties.
Although his father, Yu Wenhua, is a master in this. But it's not good for a father to put down his face and judge other beauties in front of his son.
Therefore, in this way, Yu Wenming didn't know anything about the situation in Luoyang Fengyue Place.
The eldest grandson Wuji patiently explained at this time: "The four beauties of Luoyang are actually the result of the discussion after tea and dinner by good people, and they have not been formally selected, but most people think that it is more in line with the facts...... The first one is Princess Loki, I believe you should be profound, right? ”
Yu Wenming nodded, and Yang Luoqi's nobility and wisdom left a deep impression on him. It's just that she is a princess, and her appearance is so beautiful and her temperament is elegant, which makes men have a feeling of being out of reach.
"And the second beauty, I believe you are more familiar, guess who it is?" Eldest Sun Wuji asked with a mysterious smile.
Yu Wenming's eyes rolled and said, "Could it be Li Xiuning?" ”
"Li Xiuning? If she was in Luoyang, it would be possible to be excluded, but she has always followed her father Li Yuan, first in Lou and then in Xingyang, so the four beauties of Luoyang naturally have no chance with her. Think about it again. The eldest grandson said with hatred and hatred.
Yu Wenming held up his cheeks and thought back to the beauties he had seen or heard of in Luoyang in the past three years, but he found that there were very few.
He hesitated: "If I have to choose, I will definitely choose Wuji, her position in my heart is unique!" ”
"Haha! That's right! The second-ranked beauty is my sister's eldest grandson Wuji, although she is a little younger, but she is both civil and military, knowledgeable, and gives people a pure and lovely feeling. There are countless people chasing her. Brother Ming, you can successfully win my sister's heart, it's not easy! The eldest grandson Wuji laughed unceremoniously.
Yu Wenming was a little embarrassed by his laughter, and then hurriedly asked: "The third and fourth beauties, they must be the Yin Fei and Na Lonely Er you said, right?" Judging from the lonely child's appearance, it is really good, but it looks too coquettish. ”
The eldest grandson Wuji shook his head again and again and said: "Lonely children are such a good thing, there are still five or six people who are listening to Perfume Pavilion, how can they be ranked among the four beauties?" Although she looks good, the selection of the four beauties is not just based on her appearance. Speaking of this third beauty, I wonder if you have heard of Sun Simiao, the king of medicine? ”
Although Yu Wenming didn't understand why talking about beautiful women could be involved in Sun Simiao. But he still nodded and said: "Of course I have heard of it, it is said that he has excellent medical skills and is highly respected by the Holy Master, but he has traveled all over the world all year round and does not want to enter the palace as a imperial doctor." Therefore, the dragon sees the beginning but does not see the end. During this year's expedition to Goryeo, if he had him, we would have been much more sure of extinguishing the plague. ”
At this time, the eldest grandson Wuji smiled slightly and said, "Because the Medicine King is away all the year round, it is difficult to find a trace. And there are too many people who want him to be healed. More than ten years ago, the Medicine King planned to train a disciple to open a clinic in Luoyang and use his excellent medical skills to treat patients. And a year ago, this apprentice finally came out of school and opened a clinic called 'Yaowangtang'...... And the disciple who appeared immediately caused a sensation in the whole city. Because this disciple turned out to be a young woman, and her face was stunningly beautiful. ”
Speaking of this, the eldest grandson Wuji paused for a moment, and then continued: "This female disciple claims to be called Shumeng, she not only has superb medical skills, but also absolute first-class medical ethics, if there are poor people who come to her for treatment and can't afford to pay for the consultation, she won't charge a penny." There have even been cases where she took the initiative to help some sick homeless people pay for medicine. Therefore, her reputation soon rivaled that of her teacher, Sun Simiao. Everyone called her the Doctor Fairy. ”
Yu Wenming suddenly realized that if this is the case, then the reputation of the dream is only the first among the four beauties.
"Moreover, Miss Lyric is not only a doctor of medicine, but also very knowledgeable, and she will never be overwhelmed by those so-called celebrities and talents. When I was sick and went to see her for treatment, I saw the poems, calligraphy and paintings hanging in the clinic. It's a masterpiece indeed. Originally, I thought it was someone else who gave it to her. But later, I heard her maid say that these calligraphy, paintings and poems were all written by the dream girl herself...... Alas, such a fairy-like character can indeed be called a fairy in the world! Eldest Sun Wuji showed a look of intoxication in his eyes at this time, obviously moved by the true feelings of this medical immortal.
Yu Wenming was also intrigued by his description, and thought that he would go to the "Medicine King Hall" when he had time to see what this lyrical dream known as a medical immortal looked like, and whether it was really like a fairy as the eldest grandson Wuji said.
"As for the fourth beauty, it is naturally the top Oiran Yinfei who listens to the perfume pavilion. What kind of beauty she is, I won't introduce it. You should be able to see it later. Instead of listening to me, it's better for you to see for yourself! The eldest grandson Wuji touched his short beard under his chin at this time.
Then, he stared at the front desk and said, "Actually, the rankings of these four beauties are arranged according to their identities. Yang Luoqi is the princess, so she ranks first; Innocent is the daughter of the family, so it ranks second; Lyric Dream is a civilian identity, so it ranks third; And Yin Fei is a Qinglou woman, so she is ranked fourth. But if you really put aside the identity and compare, it is really difficult to distinguish between them......"
Just when the two were still discussing the four beauties, they suddenly heard a burst of cheers in the venue, and saw a middle-aged woman with a petite and delicate figure, dressed in colorful clothes, with a thick layer of powder on her face and heavy makeup, swaggering onto the stage.