Chapter 52 Bringing Beauty to Jiangnan
Starting from Dali, Zhao Xiaoxi, who constantly received news from Buyige, also really felt that Jin Lao had crossed back to Xiangjiang from this era. Otherwise, why do you know so many things in this era? And in Zhao Xiaoxi's opinion, if that Jin Lao was in the Northern Song Dynasty at the moment, he would definitely be a traveler. casually, I transferred from Dali to Pingjiang Mansion (Suzhou), thousands of miles away.
Today's Suzhou is still under the jurisdiction of Liangzhejiang Road, which is considered a rich place, and the Murong family chose to live in seclusion there to try to make a comeback, which is also a kind of great seclusion. As for Mrs. Wang, who also lived in Mantuo Villa, Zhao Xiaoxi also felt that she could indeed run, and took Duan Zhengchun's daughter and went there to get married.
In this era, if you say what Zhao Xiaoxi hates the most, then it is undoubtedly in a hurry, even if the beauty can eat some tofu from time to time. But riding a horse every day to drive up and down the road also made Zhao Xiaoxi feel that if he didn't have internal strength to protect himself, he probably wouldn't be able to sustain this long journey. Even he found it difficult to walk, let alone other ordinary people living in this dynasty.
Fortunately, Zhao Xiaoxi knew that there was no need to rush the road, so he took the two confidantes who set foot in the Central Plains for the first time, and exchanged feelings with each other when they were in a hurry. This hugging and eating some tofu will no longer attract the opposition of the two confidants. On the contrary, every time they get close, they have a feeling of enjoying it, which makes the strong-blooded Zhao Xiaoxi choke enough.
If it weren't for the fact that it was important to be in a hurry, Zhao Xiaoxi really wanted to find a chance to kiss Fang Ze, and every day when he saw Mu Wanqing feeling like he was picking up, Zhao Xiaoxi always felt that there was nowhere to vent an evil fire. But I also know that if I go late, I am afraid that I will not be able to catch up with the Tubo national teacher, and I will go to worship the cemetery with only clothes.
When Zhao Xiaoxi rushed to Suzhou with two confidantes in a relatively casual manner, Gu Mozhi, who wanted to talk to the big brother Murong, was really a little annoyed. From the time he set foot in the Central Plains, the disciples he brought out to travel would always encounter attacks from unknown martial artists, causing these elite disciples to be killed and wounded, not to mention the speed at which he hurried.
When Zhao Xiaoxi, who lasted nearly a month and also looked tired, finally stepped into Suzhou City with two girls. Cho Hyo-seok knew that he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. From the information sent by Bu Yige all the way, he knew that the national teacher was still in a hurry at the moment. If you want to arrive in Suzhou City, you need to wait patiently for two more days.
Looking at the customs and customs that are completely different from those of Dali in the southwest, the two girls accompanied Zhao Xiaoxi on the right and the right, feeling the wealth of the land south of the Yangtze River. Looking at the silk costumes that are rare to see in Dali, they seem to be everywhere here. These women dressed in various silk costumes add a soft and elegant atmosphere unique to Jiangnan women.
knows that no matter what the girls of that era, the nature of beauty is the same, so Zhao Xiaoxi smiled and said: "Qing'er, Ling'er, let's find an inn to live in first." After washing, I will take you to take a good tour of Suzhou City and take you to appreciate the customs of the south of the Yangtze River. In addition, I bought you some beautiful clothes, what do you think? ”
Hearing Zhao Xiaoxi say this, Mu Wanqing, who had become as gentle as water, nodded lightly in black gauze, and Zhong Ling, who was dressed playfully, was already shouting happily. If it weren't for the sight of many pedestrians in the street, this girl probably wouldn't know that her out-of-touch personality is very different in Jiangnan!
If it is said that the Great Song Dynasty is light on martial arts now, then this land south of the Yangtze River is even more so. The literary style is prosperous, and the truth of everyone's beauty and three virtues is deeply rooted in the hearts of these ordinary women. Like Zhong Ling, who grew up in the southwest border and has been accustomed to the mountains since she was a child, it must not be easy to change her personality.
Three people and two horses passed by this long, slightly crowded street, and the sound of hawkers could be seen everywhere. It can be said that the war in the north has caused the lives of the people there, while the people in the south are truly peaceful and happy. Although inequality between the rich and the poor also exists here, at least the fear of the border people is not felt by the people here.
And Zhao Xiaoxi also knows that the current taxes in Jiangnan are also the source of financial resources for the imperial court. For this reason, commerce and trade are much more prosperous here than in other places. The prosperity of commerce and trade naturally brought a lot of jobs and tax revenues, and also bred a lot of corruption. This time, after Zhao Xiaoxi informed Zhao Xu of the itinerary, he also had the secret mission of coming here to investigate the taxes in Jiangnan.
Looking at Zhong Ling looking at the things on the street, he felt that it was very magical, and Zhao Xiaoxi really couldn't do anything about this girl who seemed to have forgotten and those sad things happened in Dali. As for Mu Wan's feelings of being gentle like water to him and Zhong Ling, and treating others, he was still as cold as ever.
Just when Zhong Ling felt that he would have to go to the hotel before staying at the hotel, Zhao Xiaoxi finally saw an inconspicuous inn on the corner of the street, with the name of the inn on a linen banner hanging on it. Soon led the horse, came to this inn with an inconspicuous location, but the internal scale is still very good.
The shopkeeper, who was sitting behind the account counter, heard the second shopkeeper shouting loudly, 'Three distinguished guests live in the hotel', and quickly looked up. This walked in, looking dusty and dusty, a man and two women. When the shopkeeper saw the man entering the store, he didn't know when the brush in his hand had fallen off, and when he saw the man tap his forehead, he realized that his behavior was a little abnormal.
After handing over the two mounts who were also fortunate along the way to the shopkeeper and the second good student, Zhao Xiaoxi asked the two girls to sit down and rest in the inn first. I walked up to the shopkeeper who looked a little excited and said with a smile: "Shopkeeper, is there a room?" Can you open three upper rooms for me and prepare a table of dinner for me? ”
The voice was very loud, but after saying this, Zhao Xiaoxi whispered: "No. 3, this is not like the one I know!" Don't get excited, wait until you come to my room and see me. Now open the room for me, and inform the leader of the Martial Arts Department in the city to come and see me in the evening. ”
After explaining these words, the shopkeeper held back the tears that were about to be shed, and said with a smile: "The politeness is just right, the small shop just has three upper rooms, I don't know if the guest officer will eat first or wash up first?" ”
After saying this, the shopkeeper was also very excited and whispered: "Pavilion Master, No. 3 has lost his temper!" ”
Hearing that there was a room, Zhao Xiaoxi quickly said: "Then take me to the room first!" This is ten taels of silver, I want to come and stay for a few nights, right? ”
The shopkeeper saw that Wenyin seemed to have regained his nature of seeing money, squinted and smiled: "Enough, enough, the three guest officers are here, please, the little one will take you to see the room in person." ”
After speaking, he put the tattoo silver in his pocket, walked out of the counter, and led the way with the three people who didn't know that this was actually the master and servant, and went to the room in the backyard of the inn that was never open. Thinking that along the way, the clothes that the two girls brought with them were already dirty, and Zhao Xiaoxi handed the shopkeeper ten taels of silver in front of the two girls, and asked him to hurry up and buy two sets of clothes.
Knowing that the two girls only have the opportunity to take a bath when they enter the city, seeing that these rooms are so spacious, Zhao Xiaoxi naturally told the shopkeeper to let the kitchen boil water in, and let the two girls take a bath. For such a careful arrangement, the two girls have become accustomed from the initial shyness.
Thinking of the crowd outside, Zhao Xiaoxi finally decided that the first meal in the city was still eaten in the room. Anyway, in each of these three rooms, there is a tea table, which is enough for three people to sit in the room and eat without being disturbed. Naturally, the two girls would not have any opinions on this arrangement, and quietly listened to Zhao Xiaoxi telling the chubby shopkeeper to handle these things.
Just after Zhao Xiaoxi asked the two girls to sit and rest for a while, Xiao Er soon sent two flowing silk skirts. Looking at the two sets of clothes, one white and one green, Zhong Ling first took a fancy to this green one. Naturally, there is no need to think about the remaining white set, it is for Mu Wanqing to wear, but Mu Wanqing, who is used to wearing black clothes, seems to be a little resistant to this kind of clothes of different colors.
Knowing that Mu Wanqing was used to wearing black, Zhao Xiaoxi comforted: "Qing'er, it's rare to come to Jiangnan, you don't want to wear this kind of black clothes, right?" I think this white color is quite suitable for you, I don't believe it will be known when you change it. In fact, in my opinion, my Qing'er is beautiful in everything, isn't it? ”
Seeing that Zhao Xiaoxi had spoken, Mu Wanqing, who still hadn't taken off her veil, could only nod and take this white silk skirt. And the shopkeeper who delivered the clothes, soon two servants and Xiao Er, brought a large wooden bucket and hot and cold water, and began to prepare bathing things for the three of them in the room.
When everything was arranged, and seeing that none of the three of them needed to wait, the servants invited by the inn quickly withdrew. For they all seemed to know that the people who could live in these houses were the nobles of the inn who did not dare to slack off. Otherwise, if you annoy such a distinguished customer, this hard-won job will be in vain.
The two girls looked at Zhao Xiaoxi and didn't leave, and said a little shyly: "Brother Yun, you go out first!" We're going to take a bath. ”
In this regard, Zhao Xiaoxi smiled and said to Zhong Ling, who was speaking: "Ling'er, don't you really want Brother Yun to help?" ”
The two girls, who were accustomed to Zhao Xiaoxi's sometimes flamboyant tongue, said at the same time: "Hurry up, we don't need your help!" ”
After pushing Cho Hyo-seok, who looked a little regretful, out of the room, the two women tied the door and closed the tent, and began to untie their clothes and step into the barrel to soak away the fatigue of the journey. And looking at Mu Wanqing, who stepped into the barrel first, and Zhong Ling, who stepped into the barrel later, looked at the firmness of this sister, and sighed with a little envy, when can she have that scale?
Because in Zhong Ling's opinion, Zhao Xiaoxi seems to prefer this sister, and the reason for this is that she is slightly young, and this sister is already mature. If Zhao Xiaoxi learns this news, he will definitely feel that this eccentric Zhong Ling really knows his heart!