Chapter 45: Fan Lou's Spring is Hard to Pay Attention to (3)
[Second update, red ticket, collection. Can anyone tell me, where is the word jade and mother forbidden? 】
It was daytime, and there were still two quarters before noon, but it was much quieter in the Fan Tower than in the middle of the night, and there were no prostitutes entertaining guests on the porch. However, the so-called quietness is only relative. In fact, in the living room on the first floor, there are still twenty or thirty tables with people.
Seeing Han Gang and Zhang Yu enter the door, the junior second who ran in the middle of the building, commonly known as 'uncle', greeted them.
"Fuquan!" Zhang Yu called sideways, and the companion behind him stepped forward and stopped Xiao Erdao, "My lord has invited a distinguished guest today, find a quiet courtyard." Let's see which of the leaders is empty, and invite them as well. ”
Xiao Er listened and hurriedly agreed. found someone to come over and give a few orders, and he led Han Gang and them to the north building.
I went up to the second floor of the North Building and was ushered into a spacious box. Han Gang looked at the decoration in the box, it was indeed elegant and clean, and the patterns of calamus could be seen everywhere, whether it was furniture or doors, windows and walls. Han Gang knew in his heart that most of the restaurants and box courtyards in the capital were named after flowers, and some were taken from allusions, and Fan Lou would not be an exception. However, the layout of each box is so unique that it is conceivable that the owner has spent a lot of effort and money in it.
Everyone humbly sat down. Soon, Dr. Cha Rice and Wine, who was in charge of ordering food, led a few boys to come up with some fruits and cold dishes, and served hot tea. Fuquan went outside to order food and drinks, and Han Gang listened to him for a long time, but he didn't know how much he ordered.
I drank hot tea to warm up first, and a few jugs of sifted wine were brought in and put in a boiling kettle to be hot. The aroma of wine spread into the hall, and Zhang Yu introduced: "There are seventy-two main stores in the capital, and every family can brew their own water. Fan Lou brewed, a 'Mei Shou', a 'and the will', the Mei Shou entrance is strong, full of stamina, is the meaning of old and strong. And the will is sweet, just like the holy decree of the heavens. The old man didn't know what the quality of Yukun wine was, so he served both. If you feel that it is not palatable, you can ask people to buy some good wine. ”
Han Gang didn't plan to get drunk like Liu Zhongwu, and said, "The amount of alcohol is not good, so it's better to be lighter." ”
"Then take the peace and the will!"
Zhang Yu and Lu Ming accompanied Han Gang to drink light Hezhi wine, and Liu Zhongwu was still in a hangover, but he said that he would use a stronger Meishou to relieve the hangover. The four of them ate side dishes and gossiped, waiting for the Fanlou courtesans to come on the stage.
I didn't hear footsteps, but there was a sudden knock on the door. Li Xiaoliu jumped over and opened the door, and the four of them looked at it together, whether it was Han Gang, Liu Zhongwu, or Lu Ming, they all had some expectations.
The door opened, and a courtesan appeared in front of everyone, followed by a little maid holding a curved neck lute in both hands. The courtesan's appearance is a little simple, her figure is not outstanding, and her dress is mainly plain, and she is afraid that she is thirty years old under the fat powder.
Liu Zhongwu's eyes were full of disappointment, but Zhang Yu looked surprised, and even owed her a debt, "It turned out to be Yutang Xiu!" ”
Yutang Xiu is a flower name, looking at Zhang Yu's appearance, it seems that her pipa skills should be good. Although the appearance is slightly inferior, it is difficult to have both colors and arts, which is also common sense.
After Yutangxiu came in and saluted everyone, he didn't say much, sat down on the embroidery pier on the side, took the pipa, and with a flick of his hand, the sound of music filled the hall. The music is brisk, dingdingdong, just like a pearl falling on a jade plate, but it is a small song of the wine order.
Zhang Yu toasted Han Gang with a glass of wine, and said in a low voice: "The pipa of the little lady of the jade is comparable to Kang Kunlun in the Tang Dynasty, and it was also deeply praised at the birthday banquet of the rich minister. There are only three people in Beijing who can compete with her. ”
Han Gang said with a smile: "If you don't understand the rhythm of music, you can't tell the good from the bad, so you can listen to it well." In the next opinion, Yu Xiaoniang's bullet is really good. ”
The voices of the two of them were deliberately lowered by Liu Zhongwu, and he said disdainfully: "There is only a young lady in the restaurant, where is the lady?!" ”
In the Song Dynasty, the custom was that the lady was the title of the woman from a good family, and the prostitutes and the like were only called misses. It's not good to just sit on someone's turf, do you want people to spit in the food? Liu Zhongwu was still drunk and still woke up, he didn't speak through his brain, and his voice was amazingly loud. Although Han Gang's expression remained unchanged when he saw Yutangxiu, the sound of the pipa that popped up clearly added two points of murderous aura.
Han Gang glared at Liu Zhongwu first, and said with a straight face: "On people, you should look at their hearts." There may not be no women in the green building who are not stained by the mud. Those who read the books of the sages are not without those who are guilty of treachery. ”
Yutangxiu's face softened when he heard this, and there was a little smile in his expression.
"The official is right!" A pleasant and touching voice came from outside the door, clear and with a little lingering compassion.
Everyone followed the prestige and saw a young girl, bowing her head and gently lifting her skirt across the threshold. The raised skirt exposes a pair of embroidered shoes with butterflies dancing to the outside, and the small feet are slender, as if they can be held in one palm.
Stepping in, the girl patted the skirt with both hands, and sighed softly, as if she had completed a difficult job and felt like she was relaxed. The seductive voice, the light posture, and the little playful movements, before you see the looks, it is already exciting. When she raised her face slightly, everyone was amazed, and it was really beautiful.
The girl was seventeen or eighteen years old, loosely holding her hair in a bun, pinning it with only a white hosta, and a jade pendant tied around her waist, and there were no other ornaments. The fair-skinned and pretty face of the closed moon is also not powdered, but it looks even more beautiful. The girl raised her hand and threw her feet, as smart as a deer, her eyes were vaguely affectionate, and she could hook people's hearts away in anticipation.
"It's the little lady of Oiran Zhou!" Zhang Yu's voice was very soft, but his surprise was no worse than when he saw Yutang Xiu.
I saw the girl saluting at the table: "Little girl Zhou Nan, meet the four officials." ”
Hearing the name Zhou Nan, Han Gang smiled. That's a good name! "Zhou Nan" is one of the "Book of Songs", and there are eleven poems below, the most famous of which are "Guan Ju" and "Taoyao". With a hint of laughter, he looked Zhou Nan up and down, and then praised: "Sure enough, it's a fair lady, scorching its beauty." ”
Zhou Nan pursed his lips and chuckled, and his touching charm bloomed in an instant. She glanced at Han Gang with disgust and joy, her eyes were charming, and she bent her knees to give Han Gang a blessing, and her voice was like a song: "The official is the son of Zhenzhen, and he is blessed." ”
The conversation between the two made Zhang Yu and Lu Ming laugh knowingly, while Liu Zhongwu was a little confused when he listened, "...... What kind of dumb riddle are you playing? ”
Han Gang smiled slightly, but did not answer. He took one sentence from each of the two poems "Guan Ju" and "Tao Yao", and together they complimented Zhou Nan. And Zhou Nan also took a sentence from each of the two articles of "Lin's Toe" and "Zhumu", which also belong to the "Zhou Nan", and returned the compliment to Han Gang-
Zhou Nan's keen reaction made Han Gang appreciate it for a while. It's just that he saw that although Zhou Nan was smiling, a pair of eyes that seemed to be affectionate, and when he looked deeper, they were as clear as cold water and did not cause ripples.
Han Gang can understand the reason, Zhou Nan's name is good. But all those who read books, there is no one who does not read the Book of Poetry, and when Wen Sour who comes and goes hears these two words, he will inevitably have to laugh and laugh. and Fang just said a few words herself, which is also a common compliment on the party, I'm afraid that she has heard too many conversations like this, and she has no feeling.
Zhang Yu suddenly patted Han Gang's shoulder and showed off to the two courtesans: "The old man's brother Han Xian, who is not yet weak, is already famous in Kansai, and has won the blue eyes of Wang Dashen, please move the Son of Heaven to make a special decree and promote him to an official, not comparable to leisure." ”
Han Gang shook his head: "Han Gang is just a dull talent, so he deserves such praise from Sizhang?" ”
Zhou Nan said softly: "Officials can get the special will of the Son of Heaven, but they are no worse than the Jinshi. ”
"Isn't it bad?!" Zhang Yu raised his voice and said: "Yukun is both civil and military, and it is not inferior to Zhang Qianya back then." The old man met a group of hungry wolves on the Kansai Road the day before yesterday, there were hundreds, if it weren't for the strength of Yukun and this Liu Guanren, the old man would have become wolf dung now. ”
Zhou Nan's mouth opened slightly, and he looked at Han Gang in surprise, with admiration in his eyes: "The official is so brave?!" ”
A stunning beauty looked at him with adoring eyes, and Han Gang couldn't help but feel a little shaken. It's just that when I think that such a look is at least eighty percent fake, I feel a wave of rebellious boredom in my heart.
"That's it!" Zhang Yu clapped his hands, "The little lady of Yu and the little lady of Zhou are both the leaders of the famous Beijing master, and they are all here today, but the old man is blessed." Yukun has recently joined the government and is waiting to be used, what good tunes do the two of you have, praise for them? ”
"No," Han Gang said immediately, "Sizhang Nianzun." First give four zhang with a song. ”
"Then choose Yan Xianggong's 'Turtle and Crane Life Chang Song Shouyuan'......" Zhou Nan chose a small poem by Yan Shu. Han Gang and Zhang Yu had no other opinions, and nodded in agreement.
Zhou Nan smiled, like a hundred flowers blooming. He took two steps back lightly and stood in the center of the hall. Yutangxiu tuned the pipa strings and set the tone.
The two girls were about to sing a song to cheer up, but a burst of singing came from nowhere, not a delicate and tactful girl, but an old man with vicissitudes and sadness.
Listening to the singing and distinguishing the lyrics, Han Gang's heart suddenly sank, so he raised his hand and signaled Zhou Nan and Yutangxiu not to interfere, and listened quietly.
Dead vines and old trees,
small bridges and flowing waters,
Ancient road west wind thin horse,
Sunset
The heartbroken man is at the end of the world.
In just twenty-eight words, but only five sentences, I listened to the old and hoarse voice singing over and over again, and the accompanying instrument was replaced by a huqin, babbling and moaning.
The singing is flowing, and Fanlou has no spring, but there is more bleakness in autumn and winter.
Han Gang smiled bitterly and shook his head. It's only been a few days, why did this song "Tianjingsha" spread and spread?
But after all, singing this kind of song in the Fan Tower is not a good situation, and soon some people came out to protest: "Which thief who has suffered from the plague does not die, and singing this ghost song is ruined?!" If you want to cry and go home and cry, what is it to sing in the Fan Tower?!! Don't bother grandpa drinking! ”