As Yangzhou's many flower workshops and the painting boats and boat maidens on the rivers and lanes of various rivers in Yangzhou, it is also the famous Xiahuaniang's house, which is naturally not comparable to the Zhenger eight classics courtyard. Jiaofang belongs to so grand and magnificent.
But under the bamboo fence, flowers and trees, the appearance is not amazing. It is only equivalent to the door wall of ordinary wealthy people, but it is unique and elegant with a winding path.
Whether it's the winding path with finely divided pebbles under your feet and flower patterns, or the pergola above your head to protect you from the coolness, the stalked rockery of flowers and rocks in the neighbourhood, all of them bring a certain Huaiyang garden style that sees the mind in the subtleties to the extreme. .
And everything has been carefully distressed. Therefore, walking in it is not lacking in the tranquility and elegance of quietness, and there is also the leisure and comfort of home life; so that even the newcomers will not have much sense of life and isolation.
Of course, to be a guest invited into this other house, it is not enough to have money and wealth; there is also a bottom line for the status of the so-called situational households and well-dressed households.
As for those who want to take the initiative to order Xia Huaniang's "daughters" to accompany guests, or even use the venue to banquet and entertain guests, only a small number of people in the upper class of Guangling are qualified.
After all, from the face of it, there is only one survivor of the former Yangzhou Metropolitan Governor’s Mansion and the head of the Water Transport and Shipping Chamber of Commerce. They have adopted many lonely daughters at home, thinking they are just flattering.
Even during the regular festivals and celebrations in the city of Yangzhou, when walking out, there is a clear road with a serious missionary flag, and you can stand on the towers of the Zicheng and watch the parade.
So not long after, Lu Yongzhi, who was gradually declining and only a few people left, also entered and passed through a middle courtyard full of flowers and trees, followed by a small bridge and flowing water corridor to a pavilion. under.
Only then did the last batch of retinues remain, and the maids in Caiyi who came out greeted them respectfully; with the reopening of the wooden partitions and paper door grids.
I saw that the huge inner hall was scattered with about a dozen guests who arrived first, as well as the number of female prostitutes who accompanied them. Then, outside the door, they stood up respectfully and respectfully amidst the many female prostitutes who sang like a voice. Greet each other.
"I have seen internal history..."
"The real person is well..."
"Lu Gong Wanfu..."
"Dongxi Jun has immeasurable merit..."
And Lu Yongzhi saw that most of them only raised their eyelids, or slightly signaled with their heads, only a few of them would call out each other's name in their flattered expressions and envious eyes; obviously, it is not strange to see this kind of scene.
Then the maid opened the painted door to the stairs and whispered:
"General Yuxiao, already waiting upstairs..."
This time, only a few people who belonged to the inner circle headed by him were present, and the women in full dress were allowed to surround them like stars holding the moon, forming several intertwined small circles.
These women are dressed in palace dresses with low-cut and high-waisted cheeks. They look pleasant and graceful. They have received corresponding education and training in their gestures, and they have a pleasing feeling.
The only one who didn't accompany the guests was an enchanting mature woman who seemed to behave like a family member of a big family. This was the host Xia Huaniang.
Under her light makeup, which is completely different from that of the other girls, she was painted with black and gold eyeliner. Although she didn't talk much, she could always mobilize the atmosphere and tone of the field with witty words.
Then she came forward with an elegant dress that was not unexpected, and logically took Lu Yongzhi's arm and led it to the only white sandalwood lining that was vacant in the upper seat.
Then she took off Lu Yongzhi's burqa and outer shirt under her personal and dedicated service, revealing a thin and skinny figure inside; the ribs were one pair less than ordinary people.
In what he said to Gao Pian, this is a sign of natural immortality; in fact, it was the result of his failure when he was picking medicine in his early years, and he had no money for treatment.
At this time, Xia Huaniang also applauded gently, greeting the women to leave, the fluttering colorful embroidered skirts are like passing clouds dissipating behind the wall panels and screen fans, leaving a space for talking.
"It's a pity, I couldn't see the look and face of Liang Lao'er at that moment..."
Zhang Shouyi, short in stature with big hands and feet, wide open chest and open mouth, with a drink still remaining, stretched out his hands and rubbed his hands in the arms of the leaving woman and laughed loudly.
"But Brother Dao, don't kill everyone, why do you want to keep that old Liang'er?"
On the other side, Zhuge Yin also asked in a low voice.
"Naturally, there are some additional uses... After all, it is a relationship between internal and external for many years... In his name, many Yuyao generals outside the city are still useful..."
Still sitting upright, Lu Yongzhi thoughtfully holding a cup of Yinhong grape drink.
Then, there was another party feather from the son of a local businessman. Although there was powder on his face, he still had bruises. The transfer brought the left judge Xiao Sheng over to toast.
"Thank you Lu Gong for saving my life..."
"Although I have contributed and decided, it is also due to your self-help by delaying time..."
Lu Yongzhi said indifferently, half-truth.
"If you are too unbearable in front of Lao Liang and show signs early, even if I can't save you, I can only protect myself for a while."
"Lu Gong's words are very true.. They are very true."
Xiao Sheng, who was slightly fat, sweated his forehead and drank it with a strong smile.
"Next, you need to continue to do things with your life and transfer all the things in the Yunsi and Gongzai library for subsequent use."
And after seeing him personally, after pouring a large agate glass of green radish wine, his face turned pale, Lu Yongzhi continued to speak.
"The others have to step up their hands."
Lu Yongzhi continued to teach the opportunity to meet the opportunity face-to-face.
"Take advantage of this opportunity to implicate and take down more people, and at the same time threaten and coerce others, especially those local residents who have been living for many years..."
"In this way, even if the puppet is sober and repetitive in the future, there will be no way to dig out any storms. Don't worry about anyone's heart. As long as the Guangling city does not move, no matter how many military horses there are outside the city, it is fine. Ideas managed to differentiate and win over..."
When they finally finished discussing the "business", Zhang Shouyi rang the Yupan next to him, and suddenly a group of maids rushed out to change the cold dishes and drinks on the table.
Then, Xia Huaniang, who was also dressed in a more elegant style, reappeared in the banquet hall with a group of Yingying and Yanyan; she began to sing and dance with the music.
At this time, these relaxed men also began to enter the real nightlife of wandering, and they started to think about it. Therefore, amidst the delicate voices, there are constantly women being chased or dragged down on the body.
Suddenly, Xia Huaniang, who was quietly trying to retire with the Jinpa in her hand, was also held back by someone, but Lu Yongzhi, who always described the colorlessness, said quietly:
"Recently, I have eaten a lot of young children, so I'm guided to taste the taste of the hairless old bustard, dare to ask the lady, can I get what I want?"
Xia Huaniang chuckled with amorous feelings, holding the brocade veil and said:
"All the slaves can be the mothers of real people, don't they want to bully the small with big ones..."
"The lady's words are wrong... Mr. Dongxi is a real immortal in the sky, how can you talk about it in the ordinary years, if you want to participate in yin and yang with you, it is a blessing for you."
Zhang Shouyi, who was beside him, squeezed hard in the arms of the companion woman.
"It's extremely, it's extremely,"
Zhuge Yin, who can't wait to press a woman on her, is also a helper.
"If you don't dislike it, why not participate in the mutual aid of Yin and Yang"
"The lowly concubine is dull and unbearable, so Zhenjun Lao has given instructions."
Xia Huaniang had no choice but to laugh at Yan Yan's wide voice. .
As people calmed down in the middle of the night, the lights in the hustle and bustle of the pavilion were gradually extinguished, leaving only a cloud of darkness and shadows that were endlessly reverie.
The waiters who stayed in the outer courtyard also ran out of wine and meat in the side room downstairs, and began to yawn continuously; they did not arrange for a woman to accompany them because they wanted to watch the night.
However, they, who were in the midst of boredom, did not pay attention to them in time. The companions who were left behind in the periphery and the gate were struggling with anger in the darkness of the rockery, or lost their lives with grim expressions.
As the assailants were struck across the wall, the corpses stabbed from behind fell, and the line of security and defense leading to this small building has disappeared. In addition, there are many with fish oil peculiarities. Fishy objects. Moved in from the wide open door.
At the same time, in the darkness of Yangzhou Waiguo with little lanterns, Huainan army general and You Xiaoxiong army envoy Yao Guili were also secretly waiting for news anxiously.
After defeating the enemy who invaded the North Road in Chuzhou, he actually sneaked back to Guangling City in secret; on the one hand, he missed and confided his concubine, on the other hand, he was secretly inquiring about this soldier. The attitude of defeat.
After I came back, I discovered that there had been even greater changes in the city. Many key positions, including the guards of the gates, have already been replaced, and the generals and subordinates who had communicated with them in the section were either demoted or disappeared.
Then Liang Zan, who commanded the remaining Huainan soldiers and horses, also suddenly returned to Guangling City to check the transfer matters before the army, and this caused a series of follow-up incidents and huge changes.
At least compared to the shortfall of the Yunsi who was exposed, he would never believe that the opponent he had followed for many years would be detrimental to Gao Linggong, let alone usurp Huainan's authority.
On the contrary, the people of Lu Yongzhi used this to close the city gates, wantonly arrest and liquidate people related to Liang Zan, etc.; but they also forced him to a dead end for a time.
Fortunately, the perverse actions of such fortunate people also caused trouble to the military and civilians in the city, instilling panic or self-risk among the officials; after all, Liang Zan had been in the tent for many years, and there were a few people in Huainan Town who had nothing to do with it. .
This also provided him with some intangible convenience and assistance in disguise. In addition, Yao Guili himself has been deeply planted in the army for many years, and there are still some volunteers who dare to die, so he has this time. Desperate blow.
And he hasn't had a tentative miss. If Lu can be used as a party, all of them can be burned to death or most of them burned to death, and Liang Zan's life and death are unknown, wouldn't he have the opportunity to stand up and take control of the situation temporarily
Then, a fire suddenly rose in the distance, and it quickly became a little brighter. (End of this chapter)