As early as the early years of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the construction of fourteen brothels on the banks of the Qinhuai River to accommodate official prostitutes, and was in the world. It was a prosperous country.

Two hundred years have passed now. During the Wanli period, the oriole and flower business on the banks of the Qinhuai River has become more and more prosperous.

From Wuding Bridge to Lishe Bridge, and then to Diaoyu Lane, to the Shuiguan Linhe area, one by one, and all the people living inside are official prostitutes who amazed the famous Jiangnan.

The residences of these female historians are called river houses, also known as river towers. The Fengge and Luan Towers are all extremely exquisitely constructed, with carved railings and painted sills and silk windows, which look like the realm of an immortal family from a distance.

Although there are more than a dozen famous river buildings on the Qinhuai River, the most famous ones are Dingyun, Danfeng and Yicui.

It is because the owners of these three buildings are all famous prostitutes with both good sex and skills and superior skills.

The prince and the grandson, a wealthy family, wanted to visit Nanjing and have a love affair.

Xu Jue suddenly appeared in Nanjing this time and came to ask for a string of Buddhist beads on Feng Bao's order.

As soon as he arrived, he attracted the attention of the officials of Yingtian Prefecture. First of all, he was not an official of the court, and secondly, he had no fame and fortune. When he came, he came with a Ministry of War Kanhe Chi Post.

On the day he came, the powerless eunuch in Nanjing held a banquet for him.

After inquiring, I realized that this person was called Xu Jue, who was Feng Bao's housekeeper.

Although everyone who is an official knows that with Zhang Juzheng's death, Feng Bao is no longer as beautiful as before, but it is true that Feng Bao has stood firm in the imperial city. He is still the chief sealer of the Sili Supervisor and the admiral of the East Factory.

Feng Bao may not be a big celebrity in front of Emperor Wanli, but he is still in front of Empress Dowager Li.

No matter what, Feng Bao is the number one person in the country, and there is no doubt about his foundation. If he can climb to his high school, Bao may not be a road to promotion.

Therefore, as soon as Xu Jue appeared in Nanjing, officials naturally inquired about it.

Look, a head of the Nanjing Ministry of Works, Shi Zhiliang, exchanged famous letters with Xu Jue through the Nanjing Inner Mansion's management sign, and decided to invite Xu Jue to come to the Qinhuai River for a night tonight.

Shi Zhiliang had already found out clearly that Xu Jue was a normal person, with a wife, children, and children.

The eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty generally had their own set of officials, and were called "personal officials of each family". These private officials each had famous titles and were in charge of their own affairs. They could be eunuchs or normal people.

Shi Zhiliang had to arrive on the banks of the Qinhuai River earlier than Xu Jue.

As soon as Xu Jue's sedan chair was settled, Shi Zhiliang immediately met him.

Because the year is approaching, Xu Jue's time is very tight. As soon as he gets the Buddhist beads, he has to rush back to Beijing immediately, so he has not given Shi Zhiliang much time.

In this way, there is a problem.

Although there are dozens of river buildings on the banks of the Qinhuai River, there are only three most famous ones.

If you want to get their favor, you have to make an appointment in advance. The three popular Helou owners and their learning have been booked for a month.

Shi Zhiliang was willing to invite Xu Jue Xiaoyao, but Xu Jue was in a hurry and had not booked a famous river building yet.

But Xu Jue was really tired from Beijing to Nanjing and wanted to relax.

I thought that since I couldn’t find a popular Helou, I would just find any one.

Of course, a veteran like him knows that the less famous the Helou, the more casual the girls inside are usually, and maybe they will be happier to play. Anyway, once the light is turned off, it will not be much worse.

Xu Jue and Shi Zhiliang hit it off and decided to come to the Qinhuai River first and then search.

It was dark, and bright palace lanterns had already been lit on the river buildings on the Qinhuai River.

"Master Xu is here."

In order to cover up, although Shi Zhiliang took off his official robe and changed into casual clothes, he still looked like the same official style from head to toe.

"Yes." Xu Jue responded.

In Xu Jue's eyes, he didn't take it seriously, not to mention in Nanjing City, or in Beijing City, a sixth-rank chief. He agreed to come here just to relax, not to give Shi Zhiliang face.

Xu Jue looked around and saw that the big red lanterns in front of the river houses were lit, illuminating the Qinhuai River as if it were daytime. The river was painted and ships connected, the towers on the shore were uneven, the fragrance was shining, the candle shadows shaking red, the flute and the piano and zither were endless.

Xu Jue couldn't help but feel distracted, and he asked straight to the point: "Master Shi, which one should we go to for fun?"

Shi Zhiliang said respectfully: "Master Xu is the leader. We might as well take a walk around and go to any girl we like. What does Xu think? Anyway, like Tingyun, Danfan, and Yicui are already full of famous families, so we are not afraid of Mr. Xu's jokes. With our identity and status, we really can't get into it."

"Okay, let's take a look!" Xu Jue agreed happily without any trace.

In this way, the two of them started walking in front and behind the Qinhuai River.

Xu Jue walked around and thought that since he had arrived here, there was no need to be restrained. He sometimes waved to this girl, sometimes smiled at those girls... as if he was very familiar with the girls here.

Shi Zhiliang, who was walking behind, couldn't help but laugh, thinking that he was a veteran and must have visited such places frequently when he was in Beijing.

Xu Jue interacted with the girls all the way, and suddenly he stopped and his eyes were fixed on a girl from Yicuilou.

Shi Zhiliang looked up and saw Xu Jue locking the girl at about sixteen or seventeen years old, with her eyebrows as crescent-shaped skin as cream. She was wearing a white shirt dress made of Western cloth, and also had a unique and high bun. She stood in front of the window, like a beautiful tree facing the wind, her every frown and smile was charming and charming.

Shi Zhiliang was determined, so he quickly stepped forward and asked respectfully: "Master Xu, why not just this one?"

"Okay! Let the girl in front of the window accompany you." Xu Jue made a decision immediately.

The two went in.

All visitors are guests, so they are naturally warmly welcomed.

And he was also very smoothly at the girl whom Xu Jue liked. The girl's name was Wang Cui, which turned out to be the sign of Yicuilou.

...

In the hall above Yicui Building.

Xu Jue is waiting.

Shi Zhiliang went to invite Wang Cui in person.

"Sir Shi, you said that the person upstairs is from Beijing, what's his surname?" Wang Cui asked in a sweet voice.

"Remember, his surname is Xu, Mr. Xu."

"What an official is Mr. Xu? Is it worthy of Lord Shi to curry favor with him like this?" Wang Cui raised his eyebrows slightly, with a little jealousy.

Shi Zhiliang did not answer immediately, but took out a pair of jade bracelets from his arms. The green light was bright and gentle, and it was obvious that it was a top-notch jade.

Shi Zhiliang handed the jade bracelet to Wang Cui: "I have to help this time, so I didn't wrap it in a gift box, but it is definitely a good product. I'll give it to you as a meeting gift."

Seeing such a valuable gift, Wang Cui couldn't help but say in surprise: "Mr. Shi, how can I bear such a valuable gift for my servant?"

"I mean, there are still 100 taels of silver notes here, which is considered as the cosmetic money for you."

Wang Cui was so generous, so moved: "Master Shi, you're so spending money on coming up. How can I repay you?"

"As long as you accompany Mr. Xu tonight! You will repay me."

"Who is Mr. Xu?" Wang Cui asked again. This time she no longer flirted with jealousy, but asked solemnly.

"Do you know about Feng Bao and Eunuch Feng?"

Wang Cui shook her head.

"It is the current Sili Supervisor and the Admiral of the East Factory."

Wang Cui still shook her head.

After asking questions, Shi Zhiliang couldn't help but feel a little angry. He suddenly raised his voice and asked, "Who is the emperor today? You should know, right?"

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Chapter completed!