Mao Ergou knew that the news urging the palace to visit Liangdi was not only for Qingluo, but probably also for the government. He waited patiently for Ma Liuer to come back.
There are regulations for this kind of thing, and it is not appropriate to go beyond the concierge, Ma Liuer.
It doesn't look like it's an emergency.
Outside study room.
Cao Xiwan felt that her three shops were all at the gate of Baihu Yamen, so she sold the detoxifying Arhat Purple Golden Pill, so that she would not worry about getting rich suddenly. The more discouraged Mr. Hou became, the less motivated he was, he could cultivate it just by pointing to the medicine.
The more experts she has, the more money she can make.
She came out from the Marquis with satisfaction. She didn't take more than two steps when she saw swaying figures coming from the direction of the corridor. Steward Lian led four beautiful musicians in.
At this time, the late emperor's period of filial piety had just passed, and the uniforms of household and household were not as strict as when the late emperor was there. All the girls were wrapped in red silk and green silk, wearing gold and silver, holding musical instruments, and looked like they were playing pipa with gold flowers and green holes.
One is enough.
She recognized the leading musician and beauty as Duan Jin, and waved to her quickly.
Lian Cheng couldn't help it. Looking at her and the leading celebrity, he muttered and seemed to hear her saying that Mr. Hou had too much money to give away the money.
Duan Jin is also a figure in the music family of the academy. Not only can she play the Ruan Qin and sing new songs, she is also good at dancing and is thoughtful in socializing and socializing. Because she was encouraged by her sisters behind her, Duan Jin asked tactfully: "Is Madam easy to talk to?"
"A very fierce, ill-tempered young lady." She said solemnly, "Although she doesn't kill people without blinking an eye, she has strict rules. She is also a young lady from a military attache's family..." She shook her head, "I love jealousy. I used to be very jealous.
When I was little, she stared at me fiercely. I was only seven years old——! You say!?"
"..."
Mother Chen heard it near the Chunbo Gallery and stood silently behind the pillars.
Manager Lian caught a glimpse of Mother Chen. He thought that it would be a good idea to sell his wife a favor, so he stood aside with his arms folded, letting Cao Xiwan do whatever he wanted to threaten her.
"Then it's just about drinking and listening to music?" Duan Jin looked around and saw that one of the sisters had a look of disappointment in his eyes, but the other two musicians also smiled broadly, showing relief. Cao Xiwan had her own plan:
"I'll teach you a trick. The one you're sitting with is Chen Baihu. He's timid. Just tell him that you often go to Yang's house. You've worshiped Mrs. Yang as your godmother. You've heard of Chen Baihu's name. Remember to do it.
He was vague and didn't say which one. He didn't dare to mess around. He was still talking about marriage. He pretended to be serious, and the Marquis would be embarrassed."
"..." Manager Lian Er looked at her silently.
Duan Jin covered his mouth and smiled, nodding knowingly. Cao Xiwan looked around and pointed his fingers.
Duan Jin quickly took off the two gold rings on his fingers and gave them to her. She took them away and whispered: "Master Hou is very generous. I told you that you are a famous actor. If Master Hou needs to ask, just say that you sang a song in
It's six cents of silver outside, and twice as much when you enter the house. One or two cents is required for each song, and two pieces of colorful silk are required to start the singing. Otherwise, you won't be able to open your voice. You must be reserved and hold your voice, and you must be famous.
Jiao Pu'er - our Marquis didn't like these tunes before, he had a high vision. Well - it's just that the Marquis is quite mean. Do you understand?"
"...I understand." Xiao Duanjin felt that these two gold rings were quite worth it. After all, Cao Xiwan reported her name to this business in front of the nobles.
Looking again, Cao Xiwan walked over, stuffed a ring and handed it to Liancheng. The speechless manager Lian Er finally accepted it. Duan Jin was even more satisfied.
Historically, noble people did not care much about accounts. The ones who settled the accounts were all stewards. Once the steward collected the money, it would be easier to handle things.
"I have always heard the name of Mr. Su Dao and admired him wholeheartedly -" A beautiful musician holding a pipa suddenly stopped and quietly took off a jade bracelet. Cao Xiwan thought about it and knew that in the eyes of the Lehu women in the courtyard,
, the weight of Lord Marquis is actually not as good as the number one knife in the world. She never hesitated to betray Su Jintian, whispering: "He is pretending to be ill today, so he may not come. Let's talk about it next time. I won't let you suffer from today's news.
Give it back to me. I'll keep the account."
Mother Chen was on the corridor, watching the four musicians meandering into the study. Then she stood on the corridor and suddenly stopped Cao Xiwan.
"How much did you make?"
"...a half-silver ring. Just eight denarii." She said sincerely.
"It's obviously gold."
"Hmm. A gold ring of poor quality." She said without changing her expression.
"Horse hoof gold."
"Mom, you are really discerning." She looked at Mother Chen suspiciously. Do you want to share half of it when we meet?
"..." Mother Chen looked at her, "Madam will reward you double. Let them just sing and don't seduce the Marquis." She paused again, "I can say it more tactfully in the future. I said that Madam behaves according to etiquette and is dignified.
The government will never allow musicians to serve as maids or concubines. If this is against the rules, give up as soon as possible."
She patted her chest to show that she was covered. She was the girl in the wife's room. If she didn't help the wife, who could she help?
He also explained, "Some people can understand, but many people can't. They have to say that my wife is very fierce and can beat people to death. Then they will be afraid. We patrol the streets, and there are rogue men who are not afraid of death who dare to fight us.
In the market, people don't understand words that are too polite."
Mother Chen was not angry and looked at her sideways. She understood, and stepped forward to gesture with her hands, indicating that it was easy for the wife to reward the money, and she would share half of it with Mother Chen.
Mother Chen ignored her. When she saw that Mother Chen didn't pay any money, she immediately flattered her all the way. When she walked to the courtyard of the main house, Mother Chen couldn't hold back: "You used to make money like this?"
"It's different. I used to have a large group of people to support. They all had to eat wine and meat."
She was talking about the city patrol department, and she sighed, "How can the money in the yamen be enough? I am the street patrolman. All the people in the court worship me as their god sister. If you don't give me money, you will be in trouble."
I will frighten the guests who come. The more wealthy guests from out of town and the young masters of Xunfu in Beijing are afraid when they see us. They don’t charge me for singing. They also give me boxing gifts. Everyone
It all adds up to a lot of money. Now that I don’t fight much, this income is gone.”
"Who did you give this income to?"
Mother Chen hit the nail on the head. She looked admiring and praised Mother Chen as a veteran in the world.
Mother Chen wouldn't let her take advantage of others.
She could only say: "Now Xiao Su's junior sister and Sister Murong have taken over. We all need to eat. Mom, if you think about it, I never touch them randomly. They are more willing to give me gifts."
Su Jintian really doesn't want to beat you to death? How did you take this junior sister with you? Mother Chen was not angry and thought to herself, she was in charge of the City Patrol Department, and by doing this, she was secretly planting a hidden stake in the music room of the courtyard?
But it seems that it’s not just her? Mother Chen glanced at her, she was rubbing the gold ring vigorously, holding it high, squinting to see the color in the sun. Mother Chen thought, this is the Qingluo female ghost.
"..."
Mother Chen felt that she could no longer think about it. If she continued to think about it, she would feel that the top master in the capital was really nothing. Everyone could do it. For example, Lou Xiliu must have thought this way. Mother Chen suddenly understood Lou Xiliu.
But in this matter, an old person like her can see the real key - since Su Jintian's junior sister has taken over, at least half of Qingluo's hidden stakes have been taken over by Su Jintian.