Wang Huai had to be retained. Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and said slowly:
"Before setting off to the northwest, there is another reward, Taoist Priest Xiao Wang, please don't refuse it."
Wang Huai thought to himself, I am still comfortable as a self-employed person, what kind of bicycle do I want?
Don't give me a promotion and become a worker. It's not good for you as a boss. It's too bad.
At dusk, come out of the East Palace.
Wang Huai had an extra bag of golden melon seeds given by Zhu Biao.
And an ice silk folding fan - the ice silk silk found on the thief Zhou Yulang, Zhu Yuanzhang asked a craftsman to make a folding fan.
After allocating the land, Zhu Yuanzhang also appointed his buddy Xie Huan, who was in his early twenties, as the captain of the ebony ship.
Even if he is a guard with surveillance duties, who can refuse the driver?
Besides, the driver, Xie Huan, is the son of the commander of Jinyiwei, so he can go around in Yingtian Mansion.
Since you are going to wander, you can't bring murderous intent.
Wang Huai asked him to untie the embroidered spring knife and give him the ice silk folding fan given by Zhu Yuanzhang.
The moment he saw the boat, Wang Huai understood why it was called "Xuanlong Boat".
A sailing ship made of ebony, with a copper hull and the emperor's vehicle, it can't be called an oolong ship, right?
Naming is really a science.
The Xuanlong boat is strong and heavy like a small moving palace. The boat has two floors: storage on the bottom floor and cabins and bedrooms on the upper floor.
The cabin is elegantly decorated, and there is even a "Picture of Water, Light and Mountains". The brushwork is like a knife, without coloring, but it gives people the feeling of green mountains, green water, purple air and red flowers.
The moment he saw the painting, Wang Huai understood Zhu Yuanzhang's painstaking efforts in arranging Xie Huan - the inscription on the painting was exactly Xie Huan!
None of this was enough to surprise Wang Huai.
After all, it is the emperor's No. 1 on the water. Not to mention copper coating, it is not surprising that it is gold-plated.
What is surprising is that the place where the boat stopped is by the Qinhuai River, next to the Tianxi Temple mentioned by Yao Tianxi.
"Brother Xie, let's sail the ship, the destination is Qinhuai Tower."
"Okay, Taoist Priest Xiao Wang, just call me 'Ting Xun' or 'Xiao Xie', but I don't dare to be the elder brother. You are the boss."
Wang Huai didn't struggle with him, and he didn't care whether Zhu Yuanzhang missed his days as a flower monk. Anyway, he just wanted to go and have fun.
By the way, take a look at the "good woman" written on the note. It means a good woman who believes in men.
After passing the willow tree where the thief was caught, the lanterns on both sides of the bank lit up one after another.
Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the curfew to be lifted quickly, and the lights of the Qinhuai River were like welcoming Wang Huai.
Before reaching Tongque Bridge, Wang Huai was stunned.
The tallest and most luxurious Qinhuai Tower in Yingtian Mansion is brightly lit and looks like a beautiful palace.
No matter the big trees or houses around, they are all under the halo.
I just wanted to have a consecration and never wanted to attend the celebration.
"What's going on today? Qinhuai Tower is like steaming dumplings?"
Xie Huan had some time to rest and said:
"Boss, Su Yuru, the chief actress of Qinhuai, showed up, sang on stage, and had dinner with distinguished guests."
"A traffic star... uh... just a singer, how big of a battle?"
Xie Huan calmly explained:
"Su Yuru is an oiran, and she performs her crafts without selling her body, so she is called a 'pure husband'.
"Although she has only been in Qinhuai Tower for half a year, she is already famous all over the world.
"Just taking a look at her figure through the gauze costs 5 taels of gold - the prerequisite is Su Yuru's consent.
“Covering a veil and making a pot of tea costs 10 taels of gold!
I belong to the General Banner of Jinyiwei and my seventh-grade salary is only 40 taels of silver a year, which is equivalent to 4 taels of gold. It would take more than two years to hold a cup of tea brewed by Su Yuru."
Wang Huai became interested.
"It seems that this generation of gold is not enough for a set meal. Let's go and take a look."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to see you even if I have money."
"Why?"
Xie Huan looked at Qinhuai Tower in the distance and said leisurely to Wang Huai:
"Today, three princes, many ministers and nobles, and many great talents are rushing to Qinhuai Tower with Su Yuru."
Wang Huai said with a half-smile but not a smile:
"If there is a powerful person who wants to redeem Su Yuru and become his wife, the boss will dare to stop him?"
"Qinhuai Tower has always been managed by the madam. No one knows who the boss is."
"Is there anyone else that you Jin Yiwei can't find?"
"The Holy Spirit said no investigation will be carried out. If anyone dares to ask, it will be too long for their lives."
Wang Huai became interested in the Qinhuai Tower.
"Don't you even know the name of the boss of Qinhuai Tower?"
"Everyone knows that the boss of Qinhuai Tower has extraordinary strength and is not a man of faith or a good woman. Does the prince's younger brother, the second eldest brother of the Qin Dynasty, Zhu Feng, know?"
"Zhu Xiang is the boss?"
Xie Huan glanced around, then bit Wang Huairen's ear and whispered:
"The boss of Qinhuai Tower is not the second eldest brother Zhu Xiang. It is Zhu Xiang who just came back from the northwest and did not understand the market. He caused trouble in Qinhuai Tower and was imprisoned in the clan mansion by the Holy Lord. After that, who dares to cause trouble in Qinhuai Tower?"
"The prince can still be fired, but the boss of Qinhuai Tower is so mysterious? Even the emperor doesn't want to offend him?"
Xie Huan remained silent and nodded.
Wang Huai asked:
"There is only one oiran, but she has many powers. Whose bowl will she go to...uh...who will she be assigned to?"
Xie Huan shook his head:
"How dare you distribute it? It can only be called favor."
"Really good at playing..."
As the two of them talked, the boat had arrived and anchored under the Tongque Bridge.
The square outside Qinhuai Tower, as well as the river banks on the left and right, were full of people.
The cost of Qinhuai Tower is not low. Although these people can't afford it, it doesn't cost money to see it.
This Xie Huan also seemed to be a romantic and talented man. Wang Huai patted the golden melon seeds in the bag and said cheerfully:
"Let's go into Qinhuai Tower and see Su Yuru."
When we got off the boat and landed, the square was blocked even by horses, let alone cars.
"Qinhuai Tower is always lively, but this is the first time this year that such a big event has happened."
"No, the Jiangnan rich man Shen Wansan has returned, and his son-in-law Gu Xuewen spent two thousand taels of gold to book the Qinhuai Tower to celebrate!"
"The most important girl, Yuru, will appear to sing today and have a dinner together."
"If I could see Miss Yuru's true face today, I would live for thirty years!"
"Pull it down. Where is Qinhuai Tower? Am I qualified enough to go in?"
"I don't know who will be the winner tonight, but there are many powerful children, rich businessmen and talented people here..."
The people in the square were all discussing this courtesan.
Bring me a pillow if you doze off!
Wang Huai murmured in his heart, is Shen Wansan's son-in-law Gu Xuewen a surrogate son-in-law?
I have just acquired a piece of land, but I don’t have the funds in place. Maybe I can get him to participate in the project and develop it together.
Let the people talk about Fengyue.
This is an era with no live broadcasts and very little entertainment. You can’t just watch shows that talk about romance.
But the popularity of Qinhuai Tower is too high. With Zhu Yuanzhang's strict governance and no interference, it is indeed the only one in existence.
Wang Huai became more and more interested in the owner of Qinhuai Tower and the courtesan Su Yuru, who were flying like swords.
The prostitution industry flourished in the Ming Dynasty, and singers became top stars in later generations.
There were even the Eight Wonders of the Qinhuai Dynasty who were famous throughout the ages, such as Chen Yuanyuan, Liu Rushi, etc., talented women whose beauty lasted for eternity.
Even officials came to take advantage of the popularity and do business, setting up an official brothel and Jiaofangsi.
But among the experts, Qinhuailou seems to be able to capture the hearts of men better than Jiaofangsi.
After squeezing through the crowd and arriving in front of the Qinhuai Tower, I saw that most of the big men were letting people in because of the jade on their waists to identify themselves.
The two of them walked over. Xie Huan was not qualified to enter even though he had the badge of the Imperial Guard!
"Qinhuai Tower is occupied today, please don't enter unless you have it!" This chapter has been completed!