Chapter 4 If you don’t copy, you will be a time traveler in vain ()
In the prosperous places of this dynasty, there must be the industry of sidekicks. What is a sidekick? To put it bluntly, it is to attract customers to various brothels. If you have needs, a sidekick who is familiar with the industry will naturally lead you to find the right one.
Prostitutes, whether they are elegant or erotic or have special hobbies, will always try their best to satisfy you. They will also help to chat and laugh, enhance the atmosphere, and earn some money for wine and food.
Li You happened to know such a helper, his name was Sun Ji, who was Li You's neighbor when he was a child. He was seven or eight years older than Li You. He couldn't study well so he worked in the county town to earn a living. He even played leaf cards with Li You a few days ago.
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It was already lunch time, and Li You didn't even bother to eat. He went directly to Sun Ji's house in the south of the city. He called the door but it was not opened. He only heard a lady inside asking delicately: "Who is the official outside?"
This must be the wife of Sun Ji's family. Li You replied loudly: "I am Brother Sun's good friend Li You. Have your officials mentioned me to you? I have something to discuss with him today."
It said: "It turns out to be Agent Li. I have always heard my husband mention it. My husband had given instructions before going out, and he said he was going to Yao Xing'er's place."
Yao Xing'er was a famous prostitute in the city. It was said that she was involved in chess and harps, could recite poems and books, and could sing and socialize with many literati. She was often called to entertain people at various official banquets. She was really a scene figure. Li You had only heard of this.
He didn't know where he was, so he asked again: "Do you know where Yao Xing'er's home is?"
This question immediately angered Mrs. Sun inside, "Guan Li is so clueless! Why are you teasing the slave family with such questions? Go away quickly and don't say anything anymore."
After being so bored, Li You left in annoyance. It seemed a bit inappropriate to ask a woman from a good family where a certain brothel was... If others knew about it, they should say that Li You was a pervert who molested a woman from a good family.
Most of the prostitutes' houses in this county are concentrated in the two alleys in the northwest of the county. Li You went to inquire around here and found Yao Xing'er's house. The facade was quite luxurious, and at the door he heard who knew who was inside.
Ding ding dong dong was playing the piano, and there was a half-grown girl sitting in the courtyard.
Li You asked a few questions, and the girl went into the house to report. After a while, Sun Jisun, who was dressed as a scribe, came out and said with a smile: "Isn't Little Brother Li beaten twice by the county magistrate and ordered to investigate the case? Why do you have time to come to see my brother?"
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"But I have something serious to ask my brother for!"
Sun Ji laughed loudly: "Don't you know what my brother does? I don't have anything serious to do here."
Li You saw that there was no one around, and told Master Huang's explanation, omitting the identity of Wang Langzhong, and just said that Master Huang wanted to entertain distinguished guests.
Sun Ji pondered for a while and said: "I know a few here. Sister Li Mei, Yuan Baoer, and Guan Xiaotao are all good at it."
Li You pondered what the master meant and said, "Just look for the most lewd and flirtatious ones, not the ones who are pretentious and uncomfortable."
"Then it's Sister Li Mei. She says she doesn't understand. Seeing is believing. I'll take you to see her now. It's easy to talk to her if you agree."
Sister Li Mei's house is not far from here. Walking along the river, there is Yuansheng Bridge. Her house is near the bridge. Seeing a pair of red lanterns hanging at the door, Sun Ji turned around and said to Li You: "Good luck, it seems
There are no guests." After saying that, he opened the door and walked into the courtyard as he knew the way. He shouted: "Sister Mei! Come out to meet the guests."
On both sides of the bead curtain, a charming little woman flashed out. She was in her twenties, tall, with plump skin, and charming eyebrows and phoenix eyes. She was covered with a red satin coat with wide sleeves and double breasts, but
The flap was not fastened, and the bra underneath was half-covered, and the two bulging protrusions on the chest were trembling and piercing the heart. A green silk skirt was exposed underneath with a slight movement of the lotus steps.
Pointed satin toe.
The little woman came to her face with the fragrance of powder. She held a small ball fan with her jade-like onion-like fingers and poked Sun Ji. She smiled like a silver bell and said: "Master Sun, I haven't been here for a long time, but I miss you so much that I fall asleep at night."
I can’t sleep!”
Li You's eyes were a little straightened as he looked at it. This woman really dared to wear it. This was not the Tang Dynasty where people dared to show half of their breasts. Since he traveled through time, he has seen many types of women's clothes, but no matter how they dress,
The collars are either double-breasted or double-breasted, and the collars are very tight, and some even have stand-up collars. I have never seen a way to wear a bra that dares to show off. With just this exposure, all kinds of charm will come out.
Sun Ji made some teasing remarks, introduced Li You to Sister Li Mei and said, "This is your own official, Li Guan, who works as a police officer in the Yamen."
"Oh, it turns out it's the servant brother, he's not here to arrest the slave family, is he?" Sister Li Mei teased with a flirtatious look: "The slave family is weak and cannot withstand the ravages, so the officials should take pity on them."
Li You chuckled and reached out to catch Sister Li Mei, "Then sister, please come with me."
Sister Li Mei turned around gently and said: "The slave family is too neglectful of the guests. Let's go into the room to talk." She naturally avoided Li You's claws.
Sun Ji glanced at Li You and asked what he meant. Li You nodded.
The three of them sat down in the front hall, and a pretty girl of fifteen or sixteen came up to bring tea, water, and some fruit and food. Sun Ji looked at the girl and said, "Xiao Huan'er is getting more and more energetic."
He said to Li You, "This is Li Huan, and she and Sister Mei are full sisters."
Sister Li Mei rarely said to Sun Ji in a serious manner: "The slave sisters have been reduced to a lowly status. Seeing that Xiao Huan'er has reached the age of leaving the court, she also hopes that Mr. Sun will take care of her and introduce some good customers." Nowadays, prostitutes are also called out of the court when they receive customers for the first time, and sometimes they do so.
It has to be like a married woman. Of course, the money for whoring is also very expensive.
"That's that." Sun Ji nodded.
Li You took out the small ingot that Mr. Huang gave him, put it on the table, and said to Sister Li Mei: "Sister, please don't accept other guests these days. There is a distinguished guest who wants to come to your place. This is the deposit."
Sister Li Mei grabbed the money and returned to her old ways: "Isn't the guest a little brother? The slave family is very disappointed."
Sun Ji also helped him, jokingly saying, "Brother Li, why don't you try Sister Mei's stuff first? Then you can go back and report it truthfully."
Who knows what the prince's mentality is, Li You thought, it's better to be careful and don't mess with this guy first. After discussing with the two of them, they settled various matters and stood up to leave.
After returning to report, Master Huang praised Li You for his efficiency, and immediately rushed to the mansion to meet Wang Langzhong, and made an appointment to entertain Wang Langzhong at Sister Li Mei's house tomorrow night, the evening of the 20th.
The next day was uneventful. At dusk, Mr. Huang arranged a sedan chair from the Yamen and took Li You to the mansion to pick up Mr. Wang. Mr. Wang was about forty years old, with a yellow face and beard. He got into the sedan chair politely and was carried.
When they arrived at Sister Li Mei's house, Master Huang sent the bearers back, leaving only Li You waiting.
When Wang Langzhong saw Sister Li Mei, his body softened by half, and his wrinkled face was as bright as a smile. Master Huang and Li You looked at each other, and it seemed that Wang Langzhong was very pleased with her.
A good banquet was ordered from an outside restaurant, and a table was set up in the inner room of Sister Li Mei's house. The meat, vegetables, fruits and vegetables were all available, and they were all made very finely. Two big red candles were lit, and Wang Langzhong and Sister Li Mei drank there.
In teasing, Sister Li Mei showed her great skills, sometimes acting coquettishly, sometimes acting lewdly, and instigating the prince to a state of ecstasy. Master Huang acted as a sidekick, sitting next to him and saying some fun and flattering dirty words, creating a bohemian atmosphere.
Very happy.
Li You was sent to wait in the outer hall. Sister Li Mei was afraid that he would be bored and resentful, so she also put some food and drinks on the table and called out her sister Li Huan to accompany Li You. Li Huan didn't know what to do, and didn't behave like a guest. He just kept to himself.
Pretend to be deaf and dumb there.
Li You didn't pay attention at first, only paying attention to the people in the inner room, but he was young and impatient, and he became bored after a while. Looking at the shadows inside, it was very lively, but his side was deserted. He couldn't help himself, and deliberately found nothing to say.
He went to provoke Li Huan and asked Fang Ling about his hometown and hobbies.
But Li Huan glanced at Li You with disgust, sat far away, and remained silent and ignored. It turned out that although Li Huan was born into a prostitute, he had never suffered much under the protection of his sister since he was a child.
, still retains a bit of girlish nature. She can read a few books and know some words. On weekdays, the people she admires the most are the literati, and the ones she loves most are the talented and beautiful women. She often boasts that she has emerged from the mud and is untainted, and dreams of being with a well-dressed young man like you.
I go back and forth, but I really don’t want to deal with a vulgar person like Li You who has no talent and no power, because I think it will tarnish myself.
Seeing the other party's attitude of treating him like shit, Li You was furious. He had always been depressed since he time traveled, because his status, which was often despised, made him, a time traveler with a modern sense of superiority,
It’s very embarrassing. For example, if you were a top student at a prestigious university, you suddenly traveled through time and became an urban management officer who everyone shouted for beating in real life and killing on the Internet. How can you not be mentally depressed?
Normally, Li You could only endure it helplessly, but at this time, all this anger was aroused by Li Huan. It's okay to be beaten by the magistrate and treated as a bitch by the master. Who can let someone be a Shangguan, but you, a little bitch?
Dare you show me shame for no reason? Not to mention, Master, I haven’t done anything outrageous and I haven’t offended you.
Li You wanted to get angry, but he was afraid of disturbing the good atmosphere in the inner room and causing some trouble. Mr. Huang was a confidant of the county magistrate, which made him unhappy, and he would inevitably be in trouble in the future. He had to bear the grudge and swallow his anger.
He poured himself a glass of wine and drank it himself.
Li Huan didn't care. He flipped through a book and looked at himself by the oil lamp. If he hadn't been afraid of being scolded by his sister, he would have gone back to his boudoir to write a few words and go to sleep.
Li You was in a hurry to drink. After ten glasses of wine, he got drunk. In his drunken eyes, he saw the words "Shu Yu Ci" on the cover of the book in Li Huan's hand. It turned out to be a collection of poems by Li Qingzhao from the Song Dynasty. He couldn't help but say something.
He said sarcastically: "Li Yian also comes from a family of poetry and etiquette. Although he has been married several times, he has never been a bitch. Miss Guifu, you are really arty."
Li Huan's face turned red with anger at these words. His almond-shaped eyes were so angry that he could spit out fire. He wanted to tear Li You to pieces. He gritted his teeth and said, "You scoundrel Bai Ding knows so much about poetry. You really don't deserve to talk about this."
After that, he stood up and left.
Li You drunkenly pulled on Li Huan's coat and said, "At Li Qingzhao's level, I can write just two poems to get the same level!"
Li Huan hated Li You even more, he was simply a shameless person who didn't know what the heaven and earth were.
I don’t know how to plagiarize poems. It’s just that I have been wandering around the market all day long since time travel and there is no suitable occasion to plagiarize. If Pavarotti goes to the countryside to sing, I’m afraid he will only be regarded as a ghost. Thinking of this, Li You couldn’t help but take out the preparations.
I have been showing off for a long time, no matter whether the occasion is right or not. Traveling to ancient times and not plagiarizing a few songs is simply a waste of time.
So Li You shook his head while drunk and said: "Pick mulberry seeds, cough, who will play the desolate music of Yuefu? The wind is rustling, the rain is also rustling, and the lights are thin for another night. I don't know what is lingering in my arms, it's boring to wake up, and it's boring to be drunk.
, Meng Ye has never been to Xie Qiao. How does this compare to Li Qingzhao?"
Good words! It was like lightning struck into Li Huan's heart. He was stunned on the spot, not knowing what he was thinking. But I am sure that this scoundrel copied someone else's. I don't know who wrote this word. It is so charming.
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After Li You plagiarized the song "Picking Mulberries", he shocked his opponents and felt a little proud. From the corner of his eye, he noticed someone at the door. When he looked over, he saw Mr. Huang. Mr. Wang looked at him with a strange expression, as if he had seen some monster or something.
A fresh and tender flower grew on the cow dung.
It turns out that just now, when Mr. Huang saw the passionate love affair between Mr. Wang and Sister Li Mei, he said goodbye wisely. Mr. Wang sent him to the door, and the two of them heard the song "Picking Mulberries" from Li You's mouth.
, let’s not talk about the quality of the words, but coming out of Li You’s mouth makes people feel very strange.
They are not just amateurs like Li Huan. One of them is a Jinshi and the other is a Juren. There are real materials in the poems and articles, but none of them have heard of this poem. Although I find it incredible, I really want to
I don’t know where Li You could have copied it from? Could it be that he actually wrote it himself?
There is also Sister Li Mei who is standing in the back. She doesn’t know a few Chinese characters and doesn’t understand poetry, but she understands the phrase “It’s boring to be awake, it’s boring to be drunk.” She feels that it is a reflection of her own life, which makes her a little sad for a moment.
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Li You was dripping with cold sweat. He was a little panicked for some reason. He was sober from drinking. He trotted up to Mr. Huang and asked, "Do you want to leave, sir? I will take you back."
On the way, Mr. Huang asked a few indirect questions, but he gave up without asking anything.
From then on, Wang Langzhong stayed at Sister Li Mei's house for many days and spent more than ten taels of silver. Every time, the money was sent by Li You.
Speaking of which, the poem "Picking Mulberries" that Li You plagiarized was written by Nalan Xingde in another time and space, but Li You checked after traveling through time and could not find such a poet. Approximately in this time and space, the Qing court did not occupy the Central Plains, and Nalan Xingde
Lan Xingde would not have the opportunity to receive Chinese education, let alone become famous for his lyrics.
All in all, no one can find any evidence of Li You's plagiarism. In this hierarchical society, Li You once again regrets his identity. Reading these good poems from his own mouth is a waste of time.
The song "Picking Mulberries" plagiarized by Li You slowly spread. It first took more than ten days to be sung in prostitutes' homes. Then it slowly spread to literati - look at this spread from prostitutes to scholars.
Through communication channels, you will know the virtues of many scholars.
Li You saw this and was very happy in his heart, "Master, I am going to become famous. By then, everyone will know that I am no longer an ordinary servant! I just thought it was too slow to spread, and I didn't know that others had plagiarized the poems, which caused a sensation in the city overnight."
How is it done? At this speed, when will it be possible to break out of Suzhou and go nationwide?
Little did he know that this copy would cause a lot of troubles.