Afterwards, Jiang Tian got into a four-wheel wide carriage that was obviously exclusive to Kodakya. It was plain in appearance but quite exquisitely decorated inside. Not only were there carpets and cushions on the carriage floor, but the tables were also arranged one by one.
There are several cabinets, shelves and many other furnishings, as well as retractable wall lamps, hooks and other items.
The horse-drawn carriage drove slowly through most of the city in the night, and finally stopped under an archway; above it were the three characters "Pingkangfang". Then, it transferred to two carriages (similar to
Sliding pole, soft sedan chair); and continued to move forward, surrounded by a group of people on foot.
Kodakya, who was chattering all the way, also explained seriously again: "Sir, please don't mind, this is the place where the imperial court has issued an order that no carriage or horse riding is allowed, regardless of the noble or the poor; I am
Although I didn't care about these trivial matters in the past, I didn't want to disturb my husband's nature."
Jiang Tian nodded and said it was okay. Pingkangfang is called Fangqu, which is actually the size of a small city. Therefore, it covers a large area, and the truly famous Pingkang Sanqu (three miles) is located to the north of the cross street that runs horizontally and vertically.
; and the south is a gathering place for musicians and actors related to it.
Jiang Tian also changed his outfit for this trip. At this moment, he was able to put on the status of a scholar, packing a meticulous green ramie shirt and black short boots, wearing a transparent and light black gauze turban; and a copper buckle on his waist
There is also a small crimson fish bag hanging on the belt, indicating that it comes from an official background.
Inside were the identity badges of "Co-organized by Yu Shili Xing", as well as hard identification certificates of local settlement; and iron pieces representing the identity of a certain family member. Therefore, even if we happened to meet the Kingo disciples who maintained night patrols,
Or if a bad person comes for inspection, you are not afraid of the other party's interrogation and questioning.
In fact, the advantage of traveling with followers who are cheering from front to back is reflected here. Surrounded by these followers who look like they are not just ordinary people, there is a rare chance that they will be intercepted and interrogated. Even these followers will encounter patrolling teams.
At the same time, you can still greet each other by name and surname, as you are quite familiar with them.
Therefore, while walking on Pingkangfang Street, which is full of lights and bustling with people, through the gauze that flutters gently in the night wind, Jiang Tian can not only appreciate the street scene of pedestrians in red sleeves waving randomly under the bright moonlight at night, but also
The leisurely contentment lingers in the ears, the faint sound of silk and bamboo and the laughter of men and women, full of ambiguity and charming laughter.
However, with the faint whistling and gasping of the lifting frame, the rhythmic and gentle swaying of the frame. He also seemed to have a flood of memories in his mind, slowly remembering that when his predecessor first came to Chang'an;
My companions gave me various words and introductions to bring me here to see the world and broaden my horizons.
The three Pingkangli songs are well-known in Beijing and have their own characteristics. The unique feature of the Nanqu lies in the densely distributed flower streets. There are more than a hundred listed villas along the street in this song.
In the winding alleys and secluded houses, there are far more private businesses.
Therefore, this area is also called Hongxianggou. It is said that the makeup of the girls there makes the water colorful like a rainbow all the year round, and the fragrance remains undiminished when it flows to other villages. And it even gave birth to a
A low-level folk trade is to salvage mother-of-pearls in Hongxiang Valley...
At this moment, as the night gets deeper and deeper, you can already see some very luxurious and exaggerated places on the roadside, with brightly lit curtains, and affectionate greetings and farewells. There are tourists on the road one after another, and red sleeves are on both sides.
Take a look, with your bare chest and arms exposed and the pearls and emeralds swaying wildly, it is like a prosperous and luxurious scene in the capital.
However, these are just the outermost third- and fourth-rate brothels. They are better than those private prostitution parlors with half-open doors or self-operated prostitutes... because it is said that the better ones keep their own status and will not come out to have sex.
To attract customers. But at most it can only attract some rich people and businessmen who have just arrived in the capital.
After passing the double archway and passing through the Drum Tower in Fang District, the style of the street gradually changed into a different look; although tourists and visitors were still coming and going and cars and horses were constantly trampling, it seemed leisurely and clean.
A lot. Even the faint sound of silk and bamboo has become less noisy and chaotic.
Because when it comes to the middle song part, these villas are not like their counterparts in the front. They are full of people soliciting customers and chatting in a ostentatious manner. They only wear neat, clean and uniform clothes, smiling and saying nothing to welcome guests and waiters.
He kept nodding and bowing at the people passing by on the roadside, which seemed to be a bit stylish;
Only the wind-moving curtains occasionally let out the chirping of warblers, and the singing and dancing workers laughed and laughed, tempting people to explore. On the contrary, there were all kinds of beauties leaning on the railings upstairs, leaning or sitting, with beautiful faces and snowy muscles, and all kinds of charms.
He didn't say hello, he only occasionally chuckled to the street. It naturally aroused people's thoughts.
However, this is nothing more than a second-rate place. Allowing female prostitutes to show their faces in a secretive manner has already failed in the eyes of those who pursue elegance... It also caters to some arty and middle-class people. A smaller layout,
The cost is not high, and the mood is there, but the depth and connotation of music, chess, calligraphy and painting are just that.
Therefore, the ride they took continued to move forward without stopping. As the flow of people on foot gradually thinned out, and the people riding the ride became less common, they arrived at the place between Pingkang Zhongqu and
The transition zone between Nanqu. At this time, the scenery in the street market is different.
The streets here are spacious, planted with flowers and decorated with strange stone bonsais, and the overall environment is quiet and comfortable. The most eye-catching thing is undoubtedly the long and short high courtyard walls, and the colorful bamboo awnings extending from the eaves of the walls. Therefore, even if
Even on rainy days, there is no pain at all in the winding alleys and streets that are more than ten miles long;
On the contrary, every ten steps away there is water flowing down the elevated bamboo canal and pouring into the open ditches on both sides; between dozens of steps there is water washing over the top of the small pavilion where pedestrians rest, covering it like a curtain of rain and the sound of water gurgling.
The gurgling sound adds some exquisite interest and brings a moist coolness.
This is the origin of the "Water Pavilion Scenery", one of the forty-eight sceneries of Chang'an. But in Jiang Tian's field of vision, he seemed to see something flashing past these high walls and scattered buildings. He was about to say something.
, then the ride stopped, but a boy following on foot reminded him in a low voice:
"Mr. Lang, we have arrived at the banquet place in Guizhi Garden, but the road ahead is difficult to pass..."
"Then just come down and take a few steps..."
Kodakya seemed to be a different person now, nodding proudly, and then explained to Gao Ming apologetically:
"This is really the rule here. Even the Jinwu Guards and the patrol officials will not be offended easily. Naturally, I was supposed to entertain you well at Yiying Tower, but something happened there.
So I can only invite you, sir, to have a drink here first."
"That's obvious. As long as we can work together, it won't be the same no matter where we are."
Jiang Tian also straightened his clothes and said with a smile:
"Sir, please come with me."
Kodakya couldn't help but feel relieved and sincerely convinced when he heard this:
Not far away, you can see a tall colorful building made of bamboo and wood and hung with various lanterns. As the background of the colorful building is a quite exquisite and elegant building complex; the courtyard walls on both sides of the building are towering and continuous, giving it a faint and elegant look.
While exploring the branches of the blossoming trees, if you hadn't looked carefully, you would have thought it was a mansion belonging to a wealthy family. Even the person greeting you at the door was described as neatly dressed and neatly dressed, with his head held high and his chest held high, not like a person who eats rosy rice.
In fact, the predecessor of this Guizhi Garden was the hometown of a vassal; that is, the late owner of Du Qiuniang, who became famous for her song "Golden Thread Clothes", was built in Beijing by Li Qi, the governor of Zhenhai during the Yuan Dynasty.
The earlier site can even be traced back to part of the palace residence built by Shangguan Wan'er, a talented woman known as the "Women Prime Minister" during the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty.
According to the private legend of Kodakya, it was here that Shangguan Wan'er, a talented woman who passed through the two dynasties of Gaozong, Wuzhou and Zhongzong, showed her high profile and was invited to be the guest of the curtain; she and many talented people were by the pool in the garden.
There are banquets and fun, staying up all night and several days before resting. Therefore, it is also one of the unique high-class places among Pingkang Sanqu.
"But Lord Jiulang, my master has been waiting in the court for a long time..."
In the distance, there were two rows of people in blue robes and hats, holding lanterns and stepping forward with small steps, and greeted them in a uniform tone.
"Please come with me, little one..."
Then, a young boy in the lead, familiar with the way, introduced Kodak Ya and Jiang Tian and his entourage into the huge hall with floating curtains. At this time, something suddenly flashed across the corner of Jiang Tian's field of vision, just as he thought
When I looked carefully, there was only the sound of the wind and the roaring of the trees.