The capital had already lifted the curfew two years ago to meet the soaring economic development.

Under such circumstances, the Five City Military Affairs Office and the Public Security Bureau of various markets also joined a large number of newcomers.

Most of these newcomers are served by retired soldiers, from the original first squad to three squads. Each squad is in patrol and on duty for four hours day and night.

This method not only solved the gap between a large number of retired soldiers, but also formed a erosion on the original five-city military and horse yamen.

After all, these newly appointed people are treated like this because of His Royal Highness the Grand Prince. After eating military pay, they can continue to eat official food. Naturally, they are very grateful and supportive of His Royal Highness the Grand Prince.

Any rules proposed by His Royal Highness the Grand Prince, they insist on maintaining and implementing them.

Now the Ming Dynasty capital, the entire city of Nanjing is called "The City of Never Sleeping".

Even in the early morning, the lights are still bright and the nightlife is very rich.

Most shops are open all day, such as some restaurants and pleasure boats, which are open until dawn.

Jiaofangsi was once considered a state-owned enterprise, but in order to adapt to the needs, it also opened up a little. It only needs to obtain relevant business qualifications and can also be listed for business.

In fact, even if the court does not allow it, there will be no shortage of those who do this business in secret.

After all, this transaction is a gold-selling cave, and the speed of money is beyond ordinary people's imagination. Most of the nobles are involved in making money.

The more prohibited it is, the higher the price.

In order to reduce the price of brothels and allow more people in the Ming Dynasty to have a pastime, so that they will not be hungry and eat to reach the point of committing crimes, Zhu Ying also spent a lot of effort.

At least as far as the current situation is concerned, more businessmen are willing to come to the capital rather than to go to places like Jiangnan.

The key is that the capital is cheap and affordable.

"Brother, are the nights in our capital so lively?"

Zhu Yunxiu never left the palace at night. It was halfway through Xu hour, which was prohibited from passing through at 8 o'clock in the evening.

Looking at the brightly lit and still full of people, Zhu Yunxiu's eyes were filled with surprise.

Zhu Ying laughed: "That's natural, otherwise there would be no name for a city that never sleeps. You think it's just a joke."

"Brother will take you to a good place later, so let's drink and have fun."

It seems that Zhu Ying and Zhu Yunxiu are two people, but in the lively street, dozens of Jinyiwei led by Song Zhong secretly followed each other.

As long as there is any abnormal movement, they will rush over to protect.

The brocade clothes and clothing on the two of them also made the ordinary people around them dare not get too close.

Those who can wear brocade clothes are not only rich, but also status.

In this world, a set of silk and satin can be worn on the body and dare to show it. There is no difference between driving a luxury car in later generations.

If we say that the most lively place in the capital at night is of course the Qinhuai Painting Boat.

Zhu Ying, who came here again, felt a little emotional in her heart.

His encounter with Xu Miaojin also began here.

But a few years have passed, and this place has changed a lot, completely different from the feeling at the beginning. The two sides of the Qinhuai River have attracted the gathering of merchants and literati, and a large number of restaurants and brothels are blooming everywhere.

Wenxiang Pavilion is the largest gathering place for geisha on both sides of the Qinhuai River except for the Jiaofangsi.

But when you get to the door, you can hear the faint sound coming from inside.

There were more than a dozen maids with exquisite makeup at the door to welcome the guests. If they didn't have much money in their pockets, they wouldn't dare to look at them a few more times.

The lowest consumption here requires the annual income of ordinary people.

This is the case for Zhu Ying, not to cheat the poor.

The owner behind Wenxiang Pavilion is naturally the treasury, but even the shopkeepers inside don’t know it. Their backing is very big and everything can be settled.

"Two young masters, please come in there."

When I first arrived at the door, a maid immediately came up with a slight smile on her face and saluted respectfully.

In terms of etiquette and temperament, it is not inferior to that of the palace maids.

The eyes were even more tender and tender, which made Zhu Yun turn his head shyly. He had never felt such a direct gaze.

The guests in the building chatted and laughed, and everyone dressed in exquisite clothes.

Those who can consume here are naturally either rich or noble. Not only men, but also women are also in contact.

In addition to the Jiaofangsi, Wenxiang Pavilion is a place where talented music gathers, and some vocal music is also stationed here, which will naturally attract many women who love vocal music to come and listen.

It is a rule to sell arts and not to sell one's body. Even if a woman is willing, she must not have excessive relationships with any man during work.

Even if you want to have a love affair, you can only make an appointment in private.

This is the rule of Wenxiang Pavilion, even nobles cannot violate it.

As the maid entered the private room, the maid asked softly: "What are the instructions for the two young masters?"

Zhu Yunyu knew nothing, so Zhu Ying knew it.

After all, many ways here are still formulated by him in reference to later generations.

"Bring a pleasure boat and arrange your top cards to dance and play the piano."

There is no need to care, after all, after transferring the money, Datou finally has to return to his pocket.

But when the maid heard this, she said in a little embarrassed manner, "Miss Yunxia has been conquered tonight, so why don't it be my little master who changed it to another one."

"We have many beautiful girls here. I will bring them to see you for you. It will definitely satisfy both of you."

Zhu Ying shook her head slightly, and did not make any special embarrassment. She just took out a gilded sign from her body and placed it on the table.

The maid was shocked when she saw it and hurriedly said, "I don't know if it's a distinguished guest. I'm so offended that I'm so angry. I'd like to forgive me."

"This is to arrange for the guests to accompany Miss Yunxia."

Zhu Ying waved his hand, and the maid stepped down and arranged it.

Zhu Yunxi looked at the sign on the table with curiousness, and the gilded sign was engraved with the word "Tian".

He couldn't help but ask, "Brother, what kind of waist brand is this?"

Zhu Ying explained with a smile, "This is the VIP card of Wenxiang Pavilion. The entire capital has only issued more than ten yuan. When it comes to Wenxiang Pavilion, everything will naturally be given priority."

"I'll take you here, of course I need the best."

After waiting for a while, there was no movement, which made Zhu Ying feel slapped in the face.

And then, there were noises outside.

"Everything needs to be a priority for coming first and then coming. It is clearly the girl Yunxia who we have booked first, and we have already paid the deposit."

"Why are you saying that someone else has made a reservation? Is this a big deal in the store to bully customers?"

"If I don't explain it clearly today, I will definitely go to the yamen to sue it."

The voice of the speech was a woman, but it was obviously difficult to speak Chinese. She was obviously not from the Ming Dynasty, but perhaps a foreign businessman.

With the development of maritime trade, there are many merchants from various countries, so it is not uncommon to be in the capital.

The voice went from far to near, and the skill of speaking had reached outside the roller shutter of the private room.

"Is that here? I want to see who is so shameless and has no politeness at all."

After the words came, a woman opened the roller blind and looked at Zhu Ying sitting in the center.

Zhu Ying felt her eyes lit up.

The woman in front of her was tall, with deep eyes and high noses, fair skin all over her body, and a hint of blue pupils.

The dazzling blonde hair has a strong exotic style, but it has a bit of the characteristics of oriental beauties.

It's obviously a mixed-race woman.

I have to say that it really made Zhu Ying feel moved.

But the person who came was not very friendly: "You just snatched Miss Yunxia? You are so rude, how can you snatch other people's things at will?"

As the woman broke in, several maids immediately walked in.

The maid who came in earlier immediately apologized to Zhu Ying: "I'm really sorry for this distinguished guest. We will clear him out immediately."

Zhu Ying looked at the mixed-race woman and asked directly: "Who are you and whose name is? Don't you know the rules of Wenxiang Pavilion?"

The mixed-race woman said with anger: "I am Sultana, an envoy of the Angkor Dynasty. No matter what the rules are, I have to pay attention to coming first and coming later. Is this how the Ming Dynasty treats us envoys?"

Hearing this, the maids clearly felt very embarrassed.

Although the store had already explained that the name Tian Guest is the most noble, this foreign envoy is not easy to mess with when involved in the court.

It’s not a big deal for Sultanna.

She was the most favored princess in the Angkor Dynasty. This time she sneaked into the Ming Dynasty with the envoys in order to learn the music of the Ming Dynasty.

The music, the first thing is to do is naturally the Jiaofangsi.

But now the Jiaofangsi basically only plays music for the palace and has strict rules, which is not something Sultanna can contact at will.

Many of the Wenxiang Pavilion are from the Jiaofangsi, and the top brand Yunxia is even more famous for its music.
To be continued...