Night falls and the lanterns are turned on.
For many cities in the Song Dynasty, the whole city had gradually entered a state of tranquility at this time. After all, people in the farming era had long been accustomed to the ordinary life of sunrise and sunset. But this rule obviously does not apply to Tokyo Bianliang. At the beginning of the night, her most attractive side was revealed.
Whether it was the restaurants on Imperial Street or the Tianshui Alley next to Xiangguo Temple, various shops had hung up colorful lanterns at this time, illuminating the night sky with colorful lights. Compared with other dynasties that always implemented curfews to the end, the open Song Dynasty had a rich and colorful nightlife. It was a real city that never sleeps.
If the large and small shops in the city are like the sky full of stars, then the Fan Tower located in the east of the city must be the bright and bright moon. At this time, the five pavilions have already been lit with countless lights, decorating them like five well-dressed ladies. As you get closer, you can see that the Hongqiao that the five pavilions are connected to is also brightly lit, and there are countless elaborate A gorgeous woman dressed up in a pleasant appearance is smiling and softly inviting guests from all over the world to come and get together with her.
When Sun Tu and Tong Mu came to the vicinity of Fan Tower, what they saw was such a scene. The latter repeatedly praised: "It's really beautiful. Every time I come to Fan Tower, there is always something missing." From a realistic perspective, this is no longer a palace on earth, but a fairyland in heaven."
After sighing, he subconsciously wanted to see the performance of Sun Tu, a newcomer to Fanlou. He must have been fascinated by the bustling and gorgeous scenery long ago. But it turned out that Sun Tu was calm and calm on the face, as if everything in front of him was taken for granted, and he said: "Then you shouldn't come at this time. After drinking tonight, you won't be able to do it." Focus on studying and getting down to business."
"Sanlang, I have to wonder whether you are about the same age as me and whether you are a man. You can still be so calm when we get to Fanlou. It is really impressive." Tong Mu sighed with emotion and shook his head. , and then took Sun Tu's hand and walked forward.
Directly in front of the Fan Tower is the Cailou Huanmen, which is still decorated with lights and colors to welcome guests. However, judging from its scale, perhaps another term is more appropriate - Cailou Huanmen. What kind of shed is this? It's clearly a building gate. The portal, which is over three feet high, is taller than the city gates in Yuncheng County. It is also wrapped with seven-color silk flowers, making the entire Huanmen gate full of fragrance. The feeling comes.
But even such a door was still heavily blocked today. There were really too many guests who came here tonight. All kinds of vehicles and horses had already completely occupied the long street in front of the door, making people want to go closer. Able to enter on foot. Inside the Cailou gate, more than 20 well-spoken and well-rounded waiters are greeting each customer with a smile on their face, explaining to each customer what they have said countless times: "It is a great honor for our customers to come to our Fanlou. If you want to go to the other four floors tonight, please feel free to do so. Only Caiwu Building will only accept regular customers who have invitations in hand tonight. I hope the guest can make it convenient."
These guests who were blocked from entering the Caiwu Building were naturally dissatisfied and shouted: "Why, I hurriedly came to the Dongjing Fan Building this time just to meet the world-famous Courtesan Li. On the other hand, you refuse to let me go, but why?"
Those guys could only explain things nicely and persuade them earnestly. It would be fine if the other party is easy to talk to, but if there is someone who is ignorant and insists on messing around, the nursing staff on the side will step forward and take the person away. Even though these nurses may not be very eye-catching from the outside, but once they get started, they are all very powerful, and almost no one is their enemy.
In the midst of such commotion, Sun Tu and the others finally arrived in front of Cailou Huanmen. Naturally, someone came up and told them what they had just said. Tong Mu immediately glanced at Sun Tu: "Look, I'm right, this is a rare opportunity." After saying that, he handed over the invitation he had brought with him.
"It turns out to be Young Master Tong, please come in quickly." The waiter bent down to invite them, while winking at his companions beside him, and someone stepped forward and held a lamp to guide them into the Fan Tower.
In fact, with the lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere in Fan Lou now, and the environment being brighter than the Lantern Festival, there is no need for him to hold the lanterns. However, this is the way of hospitality in Fan Lou. We must provide adequate service and truly let guests know. Guests are made to feel at home. After all, the guests who can get invitations to enter the Caimai Building today are all prominent figures in Tokyo, so they must be fawned over.
After entering Huanmen, along the path is a patio that covers an area as wide as a square. On the edge of the patio, there are five three-story pavilions, the tallest of which is the Caiwu Pavilion tonight.
At this time, customers were constantly coming in in front of Caiwu Building, and the business on the other four floors was no worse than it. According to Sun Tu's rough estimate, during the time he came in, there were no less than fifty or sixty guests. Fifth floor. It seems that compared to Fan Lou, Liufangju, which previously thought its business was booming, is really worthless. People here are really making money every day.
After walking along the curved corridor that was also hung with lanterns, they finally arrived in front of the Caiwu Building. Only then did the person leading the way thank him with a smile after accepting the copper coins from Tong Mu. Leave. Sun Tu couldn't help but be stunned by this. The reward alone was so generous, so it would be hard to calculate the money needed to spend a night here.
"I can come to Fan Tower to have fun, especially when everyone who enters Caiwu Tower on such a grand occasion as tonight is a wealthy person, I can't lose face first, right?" Tong Mu seemed to have noticed something strange about Sun Tu, He explained with a smile.
Sun Tu nodded slightly and then followed him into the building. At this time, the lights in the Caiwu Building were brighter than during the day. Tables of various sizes were already spread all over the three floors. Countless guests were toasting each other, chatting and laughing, and all of them were wearing heavy makeup. Smiling beauties shuttled among them like flowers and butterflies, delivering dishes of wine and food to the guests' tables, and sometimes joking with acquaintances. The atmosphere in the whole building is quite warm and charming, making it easy for people to get immersed in it and forget all their usual worries.
As soon as the two of them entered the door, a beautiful woman in gorgeous clothes came over to them with a smile: "Two gentlemen, please tell me your surnames. My little lady, Jin Wan'er, is polite."
"Wan Niang, why can't you even recognize me?" Tong Mu said, feigning anger and slapping the other party's buttocks. Jin Wan'er took a closer look at him, and then said angrily: "It turns out to be Young Master Tong. You are much more energetic than usual today. Wan'er didn't even recognize you. Your seat has been decided. It's on the left hand side of the second floor. Let Wan'er lead you up." After saying that, he pulled Tong Mu straight to the stairs on the side. At the same time, he didn't forget to give Sun Tu a wink: "This young master is... This young master is very narrow-minded."
Those who can entertain guests in Caiwu Building are all top talents in Fan Building. They are not only beautiful in appearance, but also eloquent and knowledgeable. They can memorize the names and appearances of the hundreds of guests who are coming tonight with invitations, and then guide them to the prepared seats. The questioning just now was just a routine matter.
"Sun Tu is just a commoner, not worth mentioning." Sun Tu replied generously.
"Master Sun is too self-effacing. How can a friend with Master Tong's talent be an ordinary person?" Jin Waner said with a smile, but she praised both of them in just one sentence.
This naturally made Tong Mu feel very useful, and he immediately smiled and said: "Wan Niang, you really have some discernment. This brother of mine is amazing. He just won the first place in the shooting test yesterday, and even the officials valued him. Well, it’s just around the corner to be in the imperial court one day.”
"Then Wan'er would like to wish Mr. Sun eternal life." Jin Wan'er hurriedly smiled and said something auspicious. At this time, several people had already arrived in front of a long table for two people. Here were the two of them. seats.
But their conversation had been overheard by a young scholar at the next table. When he turned his attention to Sun Tong and the two, a trace of contempt and disgust flashed in his eyes. Then, he leaned over and whispered something to his friend next to him.
Sun Tu and the others didn't know such things, because the two groups of guests were actually separated by screens. At this time, they had just sat down and were preparing to spend this unforgettable night.
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