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Today, Chen Sanlang wandered around Nanyang Mansion again and returned empty-handed. He had no connections and no fame, making a living was really difficult.

The money left for five taels of silver was not much left. After deducting accommodation, food and other expenses, even the travel expenses for the boat were a little short of money. Counting the pitiful copper coins in his bag, he suddenly sighed that "a penny cannot kill a hero."

He decided to go east of the city tomorrow to try his luck.

In the east of Nanyang Prefecture City, there is a tributary of the Jingjiang River passing by, and willows on both sides of the river form a resort with a name called "Little Qinhuai". In terms of popularity, it is much higher than Yingfengtan at the South Gate.

Xiao Qinhuai is a place of fireworks, with more than a dozen large and small pleasure boats. The lights are on in the evening, and there are rows of moors along the coast, waiting for guests to board the boat.

Compared with the ten miles of Qinhuai in Yangzhou, it is naturally difficult to get a chance, but compared with other prefectures under Yangzhou, it is a great victory. In the neighboring prefectures, literati and poets often come to see them to taste them.

During the day, the little Qinhuai is sparse and there is no movement, but when it comes to dusk, the whole place seems to have just woken up and becomes vibrant immediately.

On the water surface of the shore, boats were decorated with lights and stroking wind music and bamboo. On the shore, all kinds of dealers began to set up stalls, food, accessories, and utensils.

The whole scene is a bit more lively than in Nanyang Mansion. After all, a curfew is imposed at midnight in Nanyang Mansion City, and in Xiao Qinhuai, this is the most lively and prosperous time.

The next day, Chen Sanlang, who was sleeping in the room, first copied and wrote in his heart, and read a book for a while. After seeing that the time was almost over, he changed his clothes and carried the book to walk out of the east of the city.

The journey is not short, and people who feel tired will hire sedan chairs to go there, which is much more comfortable.

Chen Sanlang is walking, on the one hand to save money, and on the other hand to exercise. He followed Xu Nianniang to learn martial arts. Xu Nianniang looked at him and said, "the body is weak and the blood is weak." Beginners are afraid of wielding fists and flying feet, so they can only stance first.

This is very pertinent. If you fist and kick as soon as you come up, you will be afraid that practicing martial arts will cause harm to your body and die faster.

From this we can see that Xu Nianniang is not what the rumors in the market say. She is just a decadent drunkard who opens a martial arts school to cheat money, but she is probably a master in the martial arts world.

His daughter Xu Jun is a master, let alone a father? She is a master, but it is unknown how tall she is.

Xu Nianniang also said: In addition to stance, walking properly is also beneficial.

Chen Sanlang walked leisurely, of course he was more than one on the road, with scholars in groups of three or three, most of whom were familiar. Some of them seemed familiar, and although they could not call names or recognize people, they undoubtedly should be candidates who took the exam together. When they saw each other, they bowed their hands. Even if they had seen the ceremony, they would have no embarrassment at all.

In this world, it is very common for scholars to visit the fireworks. Many talented men claim to be arrogant and linger on the green building. They play with rouge all day long. After it was spread, it was not a bad reputation, but a good story. "I have been dreaming of Yangzhou for ten years and won the reputation of being poor and lucky." It is better to say that it is self-reflection and regret, but it is more appropriate to say that it is complacent.

It was dusk, and the sun set in the west, and it was extremely red. When Chen Sanlang saw it, he felt a charming feeling.

The sunset gradually fell behind the green mountains, and the red clouds slowly faded, and the twilight slowly swept up. The sunset and the moon rose, and the hazy crescent shadow flashed in the sky.

The evening breeze blows on your face, which feels quite refreshing.

When Chen Sanlang felt a little tired, he turned around and there were noises in front of him, and the lights were intertwined, and a lively scene came to his face.

This is Xiao Qinhuai.

Looking from a distance, it feels like seeing another world, and it feels very wonderful.

"It's here, it's finally here."

"Go away quickly, so as not to rent a boat too late, so it will be a waste of time."

The scholars around them were filled with excitement, and their eyes were about to shine, and they just wanted to pounce on the boat at once.

Getting on the boat means rushing into the pile of powder and not enjoying it.

According to experienced people and the accepted argument, the girl of Xiao Qinhuai, in terms of appearance, talent, or skills, is higher than those in Nanyang Prefecture City.

"I've invited this brother."

Suddenly a scholar came over and bowed to Chen Sanlang and said.

Chen Sanlang was stunned and replied: "Brother, what are you going to teach me?"

The scholar was about twenty-seven or eight years old, with short beards on his face and smiled, "Wei Feng, a candidate in Xiarong County, didn't ask for advice?"

"Chen Daoyuan, Jingxian."

"Oh, I've been long-lasting and long-lasting."

Hearing this sentence, Chen Sanlang almost stepped on his left foot and threw himself to the ground: This guy is so funny. It’s the first time we met, okay? How come we have long admired?

Fortunately, after the greetings, Wei Feng got to the topic: "Brother Daoyuan, that's it. I saw you alone and wanted to have no company. I wonder if you are interested in making up for money and let's get on the boat together?"

The "we" he said, and four or five others, were standing by the side, waiting for Chen Sanlang to reply.

Chen Sanlang asked: "What kind of money?"

Wei Feng's smile even more. He knew at a glance that Chen Sanlang had been to Xiao Qinhuai for the first time. He was not familiar with the situation, so he explained:

It turns out that more than a dozen ships on the Little Qinhuai are big and small, gorgeous and ordinary, and the corresponding price is high and low. The consumption of high-end pleasure boats is as high as several floors, and it is not easy to get up at all. Even medium-sized ships can use a lot of money. Eat a plate of peanuts or drink a small cup, and hundreds of cents will disappear.

These are just appetizers.

To listen to music and ask a girl to accompany her, you must pay more money. If you like a girl, communicate in depth at night, play the flute, sing the ** flowers, etc., there is nothing to say, so keep paying. When you come to such a place, any interaction is based on money and talk about feelings? That is a manifestation of young people's ignorance.

Of course, there are also some low-priced black-sailed boats that appear like ghosts. However, most of the women on the boat are mediocre, with big hands and feet, and even very old. The facilities on the boat are simple and there is no sound of silk and bamboo. Just light a dim oil lamp. When the price is negotiated, the woman lies on the cabin, spread her legs, and even the basic shouting sound is not fun and tasteless.

In the words of a scholar, "I don't understand the charm."

Therefore, scholars still prefer higher-end ships, but the consumption is high and some people can't afford it? So there is an act of raising money and group chartering boats. Several people, or even a dozen people, each took out their own money to pack a similar ship, listen to music, drink some wine, and talk a lot. Even if they can't really be so enchanting in the end, the spring breeze is a kind of enjoyment.

After hearing this, Chen Sanlang suddenly realized and was amused and couldn't help but laugh: "Thank you, Brother Wei, I'm actually here and I'm not going to board the boat."

When Wei Feng heard this, he obviously didn't believe it, and the others were the same: If you don't get on the boat when you come to Xiao Qinhuai, what should you get on?

After thinking about it, Wei Feng thought of something and thought in his heart that Chen Sanlang must have gotten on the black-sailed boat. He was afraid of laughter and did not dare to say it. He smiled and said, "I understand, since that's the case, let's leave."

A group of people left.

Chen Sanlang touched his chin and wanted to ask: What do you understand? It's inexplicable...

When he came to Xiao Qinhuai, he had nothing to do with his fortune and was short of money. How could he be able to get married? He came here just because he heard that business was booming on the shore and no one had to charge management fees and could set up a stall at will, so he had to sell his characters here, that's all.

There are actually many scholars who sell calligraphy in Xiao Qinhuai, and there are quite a lot of business opportunities. There are many rich gentry who come and go. When they see a good calligraphy, they may buy it. Whether it is the girl on the boat or the art of the house, they are all useful.

Some down-and-out literati who failed to get a good reputation were independent on the shore, drunk and sang wildly from time to time, pretending to be amazing, but hoped that through this unruly expression, they could be taken to the boat by the ladies who were so sad but had the tone of sorrow and sadness of spring and autumn in their hearts.

Then, a bowl of fragrant soft rice is equivalent to holding it in the palm of your hand.

There are all kinds of things in life, everywhere.

But these had nothing to do with Chen Sanlang. He walked around first, roughly figured out the situation, and then chose a pretty good place to open a stall.
Chapter completed!