Chapter 17: One is hard to find
The three of them strolled around until dark, and there were already many shops on the street with lights lit at the doors. Yu Ren asked if he wanted to go back to the inn. Who knew that as soon as these words came out, they were robbed by the little girl Huan Ying'er on the side.
"My father-in-law, you don't know how to be amorous! Do you know when the most fun time in Fuzhou City is? It was night! If you enjoy shopping as a table of wine, then this night is the main course of the table, and during the day it is just a few snacks and cold dishes before the main course. You won't want to quit after eating cold cuts! ”
Yu Ren's face was slightly red, and then he knew that he was a modern person here, but he couldn't catch up with the new trend of the little girl in front of him. He really didn't know that the nightlife of the ancients was so exciting, in his concept, he always believed that the ancients were strict in etiquette, and at night, there would be no one else on the street except for some people who came out to look for flowers and willows. How did he know that in Fujian at the end of the Ming Dynasty, due to the development of the free economy and the vigorous promotion of overseas trade, this place has become one of the most prosperous places in the country. Fuzhou is in the whole province of Fujian, because of its smooth sea routes; Although the merchant ships at the wharf are not the first place to switch Zhangzhou since the opening of Longqing, it must also be the capital of Fujian; If you want to talk about the prosperity in the city, it is naturally the first in Fujian.
Li Yu saw that Yu Ren was a little embarrassed, so he patted the little girl with his hand and scolded. "Look at you girl, I've spoiled you, and there is never a rule in speaking."
Yu Ren has always been a very thick-faced person, which is also the necessary quality of a girl picker in his opinion. Although he was secretly ashamed of what the little girl said, he recovered immediately. Seeing that Li Yu was about to scold the little girl, he said busily. "It's okay, I've never liked to follow any rules, and I can't complain that others don't follow me. Besides, we're out to play today, since it's playing, we don't have to pay too much attention to it, otherwise, how can we have fun! ”
Li Yu saw that Yu Ren was not angry, so he didn't say much. The little girl on the side spoke again. "I've known you for so long, and I finally heard you say something that I heard."
Yu Ren hurriedly stood up and arched at the little girl. "Miss Ying'er is overrated. It seems that Miss Ying'er must be very familiar with the things in Fuzhou City. So, let's ask Miss Ying'er to be a guide for us tonight and help us arrange tonight's itinerary! ”
The little girl Ying'er raised her head, squinted, and looked proud. "Since you are so humble to ask for advice, then I will reluctantly embarrass it!"
As she spoke, the little girl walked to Yu Ren's side, patted him on the shoulder and said, "If you want to say that there is a place to go for a night view in this Fuzhou city, you must go." That is Qiankun Garden. The storyteller in this Qiankun Garden is the most famous in our whole Fujian, and many people take a boat from hundreds of miles away to listen to his books! Our young lady also likes to listen to it the most.
Let's go to Qiankun Garden to listen to the book today. After listening to the book, go to East Street for a walk, where the snacks are the most famous. ”
Yu Ren slapped his leg. "Okay, just listen to Miss Ying'er. After eating, let's go to listen to the book, and then go to East Street for snacks. After speaking, Yu Ren secretly glanced at Li Yu, and saw that she was also smiling, knowing that such an arrangement was also in line with her heart, so he was even more relieved.
After eating, the three of them went to Qiankun Garden. This Qiankun Garden is not far away, and it will not take long to arrive.
When the three of them came to the front of the garden, they saw a small courtyard with a wooden sign at the door. There are some words written on it. Yu Ren estimated that this should be the repertoire of tonight's lecture, so he stepped forward to take a look, and saw that it read "Zhao Kuangyin sent Jingniang thousands of miles"
The little girl Ying'er also walked up, and as soon as she saw the track, she shouted to Li Yu: "Miss, it's a new play." We haven't heard of it. ”
Li Yu nodded.
"I'll go in and make a reservation." As she spoke, Ying'er took out a delicate little money bag from her arms and was about to leave. Yu Ren hurriedly stopped her. "How can such a thing work a girl? I'll go for it! As he spoke, he hurriedly walked to the little guy who was guarding the door.
"This brother, may I ask, is there a private room tonight?"
The gatekeeper glanced at Yu Ren and saw that he was a scholar, so he said, "This minister, I'm really sorry." There are no more private rooms. ”
"Then let's get a seat at the front!" As he spoke, Yu Ren had to pay for it.
But the man didn't accept Yu Ren's money: "Don't blame the father." Today, the seat of Qiankun Garden has long been full. To tell you the truth, you don't have to be angry. Since the previous one, we have a new play here, and the garden is full every day. Not to mention today's seats, even the seats in three days are fully booked. Many people couldn't get a seat, preferring to stand and listen. If you don't dislike it, you will pay 20 yuan, and I will find a place for you to listen to it and ensure that you can hear it clearly. What do you think? ”
Yu Ren didn't expect the business of this Qiankun Garden to be so good. There is not even a seat. But Li Yu had already come, and seeing the joy of their master and servant, it would be really disappointing if he went back and told them that there was no seat at this time. Yu Ren is deeply understood, and the truth of "a thousand dollars is a red face". At this time, you must not ruin the interest of the beauties, otherwise, it will be difficult to do things later.
Although Menzi said that there was no seat, Yu Ren had a way. He knew that as long as he spent money, this man would definitely be able to think of a way for him. So, Yu Ren quietly took out a small piece of broken silver and stuffed it to Menzi, and said, "This brother, we also came from other places, and there are two girls' families. Look, can you think of a way to get three seats? ”
The manzi's face was embarrassed at first, but when he saw that Yu Ren took out about two coins of silver, he immediately showed a smile again. "This, since Childe is a distant guest, then if I don't help this favor, the villain is ignorant. Don't worry, even if I try to be scolded by the guests, I will definitely find two seats for your old man and the two young ladies. However, there is no way to sit in the front seat. You've forgiven me. ”
"So, can you hear clearly?" Yu Ren asked.
"Clear, clear, absolutely clear. To hear clearly, you cut off the tongue of the villain and feed it to the dog. It's just that the taste is not very good, but I'm afraid the two young ladies won't like it too much. ”
"Why doesn't it taste good?" Yu Ren was a little surprised. I've never heard of a bad location for this seat, but I've never heard of a bad taste.
"Close to the hut." Menzi whispered.
When Yu Ren heard this, he became anxious. But he must not be an unsophisticated hairy boy, and he knows that this man thinks that he doesn't give enough money. Yu Renxin said, I didn't expect a door to be so dark, but there was no way, so he turned his heart sideways, and took out a silver ingot full of one or two from his arms and handed it over.
As soon as Menzi saw the ingot, his eyes immediately narrowed with a smile, and he hurriedly stretched out his hands to take it.
Yu Ren retracted his hand again. He asked, "This time, you should be able to find a good seat, right?" ”
The man nodded busily, "No problem, no problem, absolutely no problem." This time, I will be able to find a satisfactory seat for Xianggong and the two young ladies. ”
But Yu Ren has learned the previous lesson, and this time he won't give him money easily if he doesn't ask clearly. Seeing that Menzi stretched out his hand to get the silver, Yu Ren hurriedly shrank his hand. "Does it really satisfy me?"
"Absolutely. If you don't look satisfied for a while, you screw off the villain's head and kick it as a ball. ”
Yu Ren heard him say this, so he gave him the silver with confidence.
Menzi took Yu Ren's silver and bowed to him. "The villain will arrange for you to grow old, you and the two young ladies might as well go elsewhere first, and come back in a quarter of an hour. I promise that you won't miss the two young ladies who always listen to the play. ”
Yu Ren saw that the seat was set, so he and Li Yu prepared to go elsewhere for a while before coming. The three of them were about to leave when they saw a horse coming in front of them. Yu Ren's eyes were sharp, and he could see from a distance that it was Li Xianzhong's subordinate Li Liu. Yu Ren hurriedly pulled Li Yu and Ying'er, and the three of them avoided in the dark. Since the last time he suffered this Li Liu's loss, Yu Ren has always been a little jealous of him. Seeing that this Li Liu also appeared here, Yu Ren couldn't help but be taken aback.
Seeing that Li Liu didn't get off the horse when he came to Qiankun Garden, he sat directly on the horse and said to the door: "Gatekeeper, my young master heard that there is a new play in your garden tonight." He will come to listen to it later, and you can keep the best private room in your garden for me. Remember! ”
The man hurriedly arched to Li Liu. "Your old man forgive me. Tonight's guests are too full, and there really can't be anything about the private room. Otherwise, I'll give you a few seats in front of them, what do you think? Make sure you are quiet and hear clearly. ”
That Li Liu is not Yu Ren, but he doesn't eat Menzi, as soon as he heard Menzi say that there is no private room, Li Liu didn't ask for a reason, picked up the horsewhip and gave Menzi a whip.