On the steps of Tianxiang Pavilion, there were two people standing on each side.
The two people on the left are a little short in stature, and they don't look like they are from the Wei Dynasty. They should be Prince Fu's accompanying bodyguards.
The two people on the right are dressed as servants in uniform colors and styles. They are the servants of Tianxiang Pavilion.
At this time, the six people up and down the steps were staring at each other with big eyes and small eyes.
After all, Shen Xiyao is a woman, no matter how much she wears men's clothes to hide it, she can still be seen. Although Jiang Mingchu is a man, his soft and beautiful face is also quite confusing.
With these two people standing together at the door of Tianxiang Pavilion, it makes people suspicious of their motives.
Fortunately, Tianxiang Pavilion's welcoming eyes are still very vicious.
Needless to say, Shen Xiyao was easily revealed to be a girl, just wearing men's clothes.
Jiang Mingchu was simpler. He moved his eyes slightly downward and glanced at Jiang Mingchu's neck, and he knew the difference.
In addition to Shen Xiyao and Jiang Mingchu, it is obvious that Shen Xiyao is the main character, so it is impossible for a man to bring a disguised woman to visit a brothel.
A person on the left took a few steps closer and said, "Are you two here to attend Prince Fu's banquet?"
Shen Xiyao took out the invitation from her sleeve and shook it.
"please."
Tianxiang Pavilion is said to be the largest brothel in Luoyang, but its appearance is not worthy of its status at all. A simple two-story building is inconspicuous among the surrounding buildings. But once you enter the door, it is different.
As soon as you walk in, you can smell a sweet smell of powder.
Shen Xiyao frowned. Although she was a woman, she didn't like such a strong smell.
Turning around the screen at the door, the inside suddenly opened up and there was a whole other world.
In the middle of the hall on the first floor is a three-foot-high platform.
There are dancers in cool clothes dancing to the song. All of them have beautiful faces and charming figures. Their navels, waists, shoulders, and collarbones are exposed as their bodies twist, all of which seduce the eyes of the men upstairs and downstairs. The gaze teases their desires.
Looking up again, the second floor is full of independent private rooms.
A door opened, and maids and servants came in and out carrying wine and food.
There were also doors that were closed tightly, and the sounds of coquettishness and laughter could be heard from inside.
Shen Xiyao frowned at the sight. After taking a few steps forward, Shen Xiyao realized that something seemed to be missing around her. Looking back, Jiang Mingchu was staring at the dancer on the high platform in a daze.
Jiang Mingchu had been in the army for a long time and had never seen this before. As soon as he entered the door, he couldn't move his eyes away. He was so excited when he felt a chill on his back and a cold voice came from behind him.
"Jiang Mingchu, do you have any potential? Is this the only grandfather who can safely let you accompany me?"
Jiang Mingchu collected his thoughts, acted like a gentleman, turned around and said: "Senior sister, you misunderstood. I'm just curious whether they will catch cold like this."
Shen Xiyao spat.
"Do you believe your words?"
Pass through the lobby on the first floor and step out of the back door of the lobby. Behind them are relatively independent courtyards.
Shen Xiyao and Jiang Mingchu followed the guards to a graceful garden.
The guard at the door took Shen Xiyao's invitation, as if he couldn't believe it, and looked up again to confirm. His eyes rolled around, and he took a breath and was about to speak out.
"No need."
Jiang Mingchu put his hand over the guard's mouth, suppressing the guard's voice in his throat.
It was unexpected that Shen Xiyao could come to Tianxiang Pavilion for a banquet as a woman. If the guard said this loudly, everyone in Tianxiang Pavilion would know about it. In less than two days, the entire city of Luoyang would know The news spread like wildfire.
Shen Xiyao glanced at Jiang Mingchu, nodded slightly, and walked into the yard.
There are already many people in the yard.
Several members of the Later Qin delegation headed by Li Kuang had already arrived, accompanied by Wang Weiren, who was accompanied by several Yulin guards with a grim look on their faces.
Hu Shichang, Xu Liangqiu, Wu Lijin and others from Chu State have already taken their seats.
Shen Xiyao's heart tightened slightly. After searching carefully without any trace, she saw Chen Ruiyuan's figure and felt a little relieved.
On the side of the Wei Dynasty are the chief officials of Honglu Temple, including the members.
In addition, of course, some escort girls from the brothel are indispensable.
The appearance and temperament of these women are much higher than those in the lobby in front. They are also dressed more solemnly, and all of them are like ladies, either playing the piano and singing, or dancing and making shadows.
But there is a strange thing. These women are all concentrated on the mission side. On the Wei side, there are only some maids who are responsible for serving wine and serving dishes. Although the officials of the Wei Dynasty sit a little casually, they don't dare to sit like the mission team. Like a wild man.
It's no wonder, after all, going to a place like Tianxiang Pavilion under the emperor's nose, although you can at least use the excuse of going to Prince Fu's appointment. But if you are really too presumptuous, do you really think that you are a spy of the Wei Dynasty? Or are you doing nothing? Do you think the censor on the censorship platform is just a decoration?
"Changshi Shen, why are you here too?"
There was a question coming from behind, and Shen Xiyao turned around and saw that it was Ji Yun.
Shen Xiyao bowed her hands.
"Hu Shichang made a special trip to deliver the invitation. If I didn't come, they might have other excuses."
"But if you, a woman, come in and out of this place, I'm afraid..."
"It doesn't matter."
"Hey! It doesn't matter, I will try my best to protect you. You'd better leave as soon as possible."
"Thank you so much, Sir."
After saying that, Shen Xiyao and Jiang Mingchu walked in behind Ji Yun.
Everyone saw Ji Yun and Shen Xiyao coming hand in hand, and they all stood up to greet them. After all, they couldn't help but be polite.
Seeing that the time had come and people were almost here, Meng Changxun gave an order and the banquet officially began.
The servants removed all the food and wine from the table and replaced them with new ones.
Meng Changxun took a glass of wine and stood up with some difficulty with his chubby body.
The sound of dancing and music in the courtyard also stopped.
"Everyone, this visit to Da Wei Gu has really opened my eyes. I have seen many things that I have never seen before, experienced the power of the younger generation of Da Wei, and made many friends. It is really a worthwhile trip. "
When Meng Changxun said this, everyone glanced at Shen Xiyao.
"In a few days, I will be returning to Shu. I didn't want to bother you anymore. But I have been bothering you for so long and then left like this. It seems that I don't understand etiquette. Please drink this cup to thank you. .”
As he spoke, he raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp. Everyone also raised their wine and drank all the wine in their glasses.
Ji Yunzhong filled up the wine again and picked up the wine glass.
"Prince Fu, you are so polite. It is our duty to receive you all, and I cannot say a word of thanks."
After saying that, he brought the wine glass to his mouth and drank it all in one gulp.
Meng Changxun waved his hands with a smile and picked up another glass of wine.
"In addition, Deputy Envoy Wang came out with Gu. This time he got into great trouble because of his youth and ignorance. After Gu returned, Deputy Envoy Wang entrusted you to take care of him. Although he made a mistake first and offended the great Wei Dynasty. But please, for Gu’s sake, don’t embarrass him. I would like to thank you in advance.”
Wang Weiren looked a little embarrassed.
Everyone in the Wei Dynasty raised their glasses and agreed, saying that they would take good care of Deputy Envoy Wang.
But a discordant female voice appeared.
"Deputy Wang needs to send the money as soon as possible. It costs money to send so many people from Wei Dynasty to protect you and serve you. After a long time, it will not be something that half a million guan can solve. I am the one who sent you this letter. I brought it here to let you know."
Meng Changxun frowned a little.
Wang Weiren's face turned red and white, and he secretly gritted his teeth, but there was nothing he could do.
Everyone looked at Shen Xiyao.
Shen Xiyao didn't mind. She sat there with a golden sword.
"Your Highness Prince Fu, I'm sorry. Please don't mind if I offer you a drink."
After speaking and toasting, a woman showed off the boldness of a man.
Of course Shen Xiyao is not the one who can say these words. Obviously, Mu Jianming is online.
Regarding the performance of Wei officials, Mu Jianming was also a little speechless.
In some books I have read in my previous life, there are many descriptions of how officials in the DPRK at that time, either out of etiquette or because of their gentle, courteous and thrifty character, were always tolerant and magnanimous to those who took the initiative to humble themselves and admit their mistakes, even at the expense of actual interests. .This made Mu Jianming unacceptable and couldn't figure it out.
Now that I actually met him in person, Mu Jianming doesn’t care about you, just do what you want.
"Okay. Changshi Shen is worthy of being a hero among women. I admire you."
Meng Changxun is not a simple person either. He doesn't feel dissatisfied at all and doesn't care about it at all.
"It's just that I have one more thing that I would like to ask Mr. Shen for help with."
Mu Jianming made a continue gesture.
Meng Changxun didn't take it seriously. He continued: "Speaking of this wine, this is Gu's favorite thing. After drinking the Luo Shen in the Zichen Palace, I feel that drinking these wines does not taste very good. I have asked Your Majesty before, but His Majesty said that Changshi Shen needs to nod his consent for this matter, so he invited Changshi Shen to come."
Mu Jianming thought for a while and nodded.
He only found out about this after reading Shen Xiyao's records.
"I have a heartless request, and I hope that Mr. Shen will fulfill it."
"Tell me and listen."
Mu Jianming said carelessly.
Meng Changxun thought about it for a while, with a smile on his chubby face.
"Although His Majesty has rewarded a lot of good wines like Luoshen, there will always be a day when they are all finished. In addition, the distance between the two countries is long and the road to Shu is difficult to travel. So... I wonder if Mr. Shen can sell the secret method of brewing this wine to This king?"
After hearing what Meng Changxun said, the banquet gradually became quiet, and everyone looked at Mu Jianming.
The brewing method of Luo Shen is still in the hands of Mu Jianming. The interests involved have already made some clan dignitaries in the Wei Kingdom ready to take action, but it was only because of Yang Ke and Shen Ao that they did not take action. Unexpectedly, Meng Changxun proposed at this moment Make a purchase request.
Li Kuang frowned for a while, he knew very well what kind of virtue Meng Changxun, the fat man, had.
Meng Changxun is greedy for money and stingy, and he will find a way to get involved in anything that makes money. He had already made his purpose clear before in the Zichen Palace, but unexpectedly he hit a snag. This time he brought up old things again, he was obviously determined to win.
The Shu Kingdom has Tianfu and has enough grain to make wine. The distance between Qin and Shu is much closer than that of Qin and Wei, so the wine produced will definitely be sold outside the country in addition to being sold in the Shu Kingdom.
The Wei State already had this Luoshen wine, but the people of Southern Chu were not used to drinking such strong wine, so they would undoubtedly sell it to the Qin State, and Meng Changxun would make a lot of money from the Qin State.