Chapter 072: Hundred Flowers Tower (1)
Asked by Peony, Su Meiniang put away her smiling face, and stopped, her eyes looked directly at Li Wenxuan, after all, the title will determine her status in the Li family in the future. She is self-aware, and she knows that she can't afford the title of "Mrs." At the same time, Su Meiniang can't be called Miss by the subordinates like he said and laughed.
Zhao Tian'er, who was sitting on the side with a red face, raised her head and looked at him. There was a burning longing in his eyes. Li Wenxuan, who noticed the expressions of the two of them, knew that this nothingness was very important to women in this era. Before, he didn't think it was a thing. Now, the family has bought back slaves and maids, and there is a distinction between upper and lower. If I don't make a formal statement, I'm afraid that my family will be more or less chaotic.
Li Wenxuan, who hesitated slightly, thought about it, and responded positively to Peony's question: "Since you have called me master, then you will call Mei Niang the second lady in the future." As for Tian'er yet, you can call her Miss for the time being. When she passes my Li family in the future, you can change your words and let her wife change her mind. β
After saying "yes" to the peony, he slowly turned around and left the flower hall, and went to the kitchen to see if there were any dishes that needed to be served. Zhao Tian'er's heart was beating wildly, and her neck, cheeks, and ears were becoming more and more red. She had no intention of eating, and her heart was bursting with ecstasy and at the same time seemed very restless.
Zhao Tian'er, who stood up suddenly, felt a kind of joy that was about to suffocate and unexpected, and couldn't believe all this at all: "I'm a little uncomfortable, I'll go back to the room first." Brother Wenxuan, Sister Su, you use it slowly. As soon as she finished speaking, she lowered her little head and walked away briskly.
Regarding her abnormality, Li Wenxuan and Su Meiniang both understood it as a girl's unique shyness and reserve. In his eyes, Zhao Tianer is synonymous with purity. In Su Meiniang's eyes, she just hasn't experienced personnel, her mind is as simple as clear water, and her body and mind are tied to the man she likes, and she can't extricate herself at the same time, but she can't wipe off her shy face.
Su Meiniang, who knows that the name of the "second lady" is a concubine, does not have too many extravagances, after all, the concubine enters the door by taking advantage of the night to be carried into the door of her husband's house by a small sedan chair, and it is basically over. I know that this way is called marrying, but it is actually being sold. Of course, she was willing to be Li Wenxuan's concubine, so there was no trading relationship.
As for worshipping heaven and earth with her husband next, and returning tea to the main room, or the sisters who entered the door first, that is purely dispensable. The only legal standard for the correct name is the status of a concubine, and I am afraid that it is to go to the local government to make a record. Normally, this step is omitted. The people of the Ming Dynasty were very sure of the facts, not the express provisions of the law.
While Su Meiniang didn't want to speak, Li Wenxuan thought of almost the same thing as her. He thought that many people in his father's generation had not lived their lives without a marriage certificate. Even in the 21st century, in some rural areas of China, it is still the tradition that as long as you invite relatives and friends to a wedding banquet, even if you witness a couple getting married. As for whether this is a marriage certificate or not, it doesn't matter at all.
Su Meiniang, who had already come over, felt that Li Wenxuan was not joking this time. On the surface, she seemed very calm, but the excitement in her heart was rippling wave after wave, and she said coquettishly: "The slave family has not passed the door!" β
Seeing that she was pretending to be tender, Li Wenxuan picked up the chopsticks again, and said without paying attention to it: "You have already entered the door." Haven't been through the door yet? It's not early, hurry up and eat. After eating, I washed and slept. β
Suddenly, Su Meiniang, who was sticky to him, said unrelentingly: "Since you promised that the slave family is your second wife, then it is a gentleman's word, and it is difficult to chase the horse." Xianggong, husband, Langjun, the head of the family, the child and his father...... Is it better for you to let the slave call you the one? β
Li Wenxuan, who had no intention of continuing to eat, suddenly felt goosebumps already rising and said, "You can call it whatever you like?" I'm full, you eat slowly. After speaking, he almost wanted to go first. Su Meiniang, who was dragging him to death, smiled like a crescent moon in her eyes.
Li Wenxuan, who finally broke free of her hand, fully felt that she had eaten the wrong thing. He left the flower hall with him, and did not go back to the room or the study. Standing in the corridor, I rummaged through my sleeve pockets, and found that there were still fifty taels of silver in it, so I immediately decided to go to Baihualou to build an outpost.
Li Wenxuan, who left home, didn't need to ask passers-by to know the location of this Baihualou, after all, he was already familiar with all parts of the city. On this kind of night without curfew, he went to the kiln for the first time in his life, and he really had a little expectation and curiosity in his heart. I really want to see this legendary gold cave.
When he walked to Li Wenxuan, who was not far from Baihua Building, he saw that the building was full of lanterns, which could be described as brightly lit. Outside the gate, on the second floor, there were many dusty women who were either sitting or standing, soliciting business. The voices of men and women mixed with obscene words and profanity came into his ears.
Although Li Wenxuan came here for the first time, he firmly believed that these prostitute women who were working hard to solicit business would never be superior. If he blindly insisted on standing on the street corner and waiting for the Lin family brothers, it would only be in vain, after all, he really didn't know any of them.
Li Wenxuan, who knew that they were competing for the Oiran of Baihualou, had to walk over. As soon as he arrived at the door, he was surrounded by a group of prostitutes whose lips and faces were crimson, dressed in fancy clothes, and dressed coolly. Li Wenxuan, who glanced at them, only felt that they were broken flowers and willows, with mediocre appearances, and there was not much to praise.
"This little brother has a good relationship. If not, then let me be your friend. A prostitute in a cyan dress didn't care at all that the beautiful scenery on her chest was looked at by him, but she was afraid that he wouldn't look at it, so she repeatedly flattered her eyes and said: "The slave family will definitely serve you to be fluttering." β
"You doesn't come here to make waves. This handsome little guy can get into your bed. He's a regular customer of mine. A woman in a red tulle dress said with a smile on her face.
The prostitute with a purple bandeau around her, her shoulders exposed, smiled coquettishly: "Don't lie to people, go and cool off." If he is your regular customer, my sister is the Oiran of this Baihualou. You hooves are all trying to coax him for money, and I don't want it, and I'll even give it to him. β
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Li Wenxuan, who didn't take any of them on the shoulder, stop any of them on the waist, touch any of them's breasts, and pinch the buttocks of any of them, struggled to break free of them so that he could walk in by himself.
"Go away, go away, don't get this young boy in." An old bustard, who was about thirty-five years old, with a medium face and a towering chest, drove away his girl with this red silk handkerchief in his right hand.
With her help, Li Wenxuan, who was able to get out, had the opportunity to follow her towards the building. When he walked in, he saw that although the decorations and furnishings in this hundred flowers building were far less than the splendor, carved dragons and phoenixes, there was indeed an antique taste. There are many candles lit up and down, so there is no sense of darkness here, and it is also bright.
Under the guidance of the old bustard, Li Wenxuan sat in front of a slightly remote table. Looking around at the big teapot around him, he saw that a guest was seated, so he ran over quickly and said to the tea: "This boy is very raw." But it's the first time you've come to our Baihualou? β
Li Wenxuan, who vaguely remembered that this situation was to reward the other party, casually took out a tael of silver from the money bag and threw it to him, without pretending to be an old prostitute and said, "Well." β
Seeing the turtle who had a reward, he quickly picked up the silver on the table and put it in his arms, and his smile became brighter and brighter: "Son, sit down for a while, I'll go and serve you some wine and food." β
There is a clear division of labor here, so when the old bustard saw that he had just turned around and left, he very enthusiastically promoted his girl and said: "This son, although it is the first time you have come to Baihualou, you will never be disappointed." Our Baihualou is not only the number one in Guixi County, but also the first in the entire Guangxin Mansion. The girls here are not only all of them, but they are also fat and thin, and they have everything. I just don't know which one do you like? β
Li Wenxuan, who didn't come here to specialize in prostitution, wanted to see what kind of bird the Lin family brothers looked like? He was at peace in his heart, and he also showed a breezy appearance and said: "My son, I heard that you have a girl named Peony here, who is very good." β
"Childe has a vision, and he really knows how to choose. It seems that the fame of our Baihualou Peony girl is really loud! The old bustard, who showed a smug look on his face, raised his hand and said casually: "These guests are all admired. If Childe can see the peony girl, I don't dare to pack the ticket. β
When an experienced old prostitute heard her talk about this place, he immediately understood what he meant by asking for silver. If you want to cut in line, when you meet them, you will find a sufficient amount of silver and stuff it into her hand, and say good things and ask for help.
"Okay, I'll just wait." Li Wenxuan, who seemed very naΓ―ve in this regard, didn't have to look at this number one prostitute in Baihualou in his mind, and blurted out his debut.
The old bustard, who did not get the money for this, did not slack off when he saw a chick coming. Before entering the door, she looked at Li Wenxuan from top to bottom, if she hadn't seen him dressed well and looked down on some vulgar fans at the door of her house, she wouldn't have taken the initiative to stand up and drive away the girls under her to solve the siege.