dream of red mansion

Chapter 362 What I Hate the Most
"My lord, what do you think of Miss Yanran?"

After Murong Yanran went down, Wu Zhong asked Jia Qing with a smile.

Jia Qing was naturally very happy at this time, Murong Yanran was indeed beautiful!Since I took advantage of others, I naturally wouldn't say anything bad.

"As expected of being the No.1 prostitute in Jiangnan, she is really beautiful and moving, and her reputation is well-deserved! Her reputation is well-deserved!"

Jia Yucun next to him said: "I heard that in Jinling City, if you want to invite Miss Yanran to attend once, it will cost you ten gold. A dance will also cost you hardware! Even so, many masters in Jinling City are still flocking to Miss Yanran!
It was only after seeing her today that I realized that there really are such peerless beauties in the world.It really opened my eyes! "

Jia Qing was also secretly speechless.In other words, if she attends once, talks and laughs, and dances to another song, doesn't she need fifteen gold?That's nearly 200 taels of silver!

This is faster than stealing money!
In this era, the purchasing power of silver is very strong, 200 taels of silver is enough for a commoner's family to spend ten years!

It may not be obvious to put it this way, but to put it another way, Mother Jia celebrated Wang Xifeng's birthday, and the masters and wives of the Rongguo Mansion together pooled more than 160 taels of silver, which is enough for the large group of women to eat, drink and joke for a few days!
Ningguo Mansion inherits the title of Duke of the founding state, and every year the palace will issue Juelu according to the number, which is 700 taels of silver!That is to say, the yearly salary of the dignified Duke is only 700 taels, which is enough for Miss Yanran to attend three or four banquets.

I have to say that famous courtesans in ancient times really made money!No wonder so many rich and powerful families secretly instigated their servants to open brothels to make money
On the other hand, Jia's family maintained their identity and did not set foot in this business at all.

Jia Qing wondered in his heart, should he try opening a brothel after returning home?
Qian Wumu took Jia Yucun's words with a smile and said, "That's it, most people still can't invite Miss Yanran."

Jia Qing also smiled and said: "However, I think those girls who danced just now are very good. Could it be that they are also famous prostitutes in the Jiaofang Division?"

After hearing Jia Qing's question, Wu Zhong quickly replied: "Your Excellency, you have good eyesight! Yes, because Miss Yanran is versatile, especially her dancing skills are really extraordinary. In order to make Miss Yanran's reputation better, the Secretary of Jiaofang specially came from various places in the south of the Yangtze River. In the department of Dajiaofang, eleven stunning women who are good at dancing and various musical instruments have been selected to form such a team of dancers, specially performing dances for the feasts of the rich and powerful families.
It was the flower boat that Master Cai had seen just now, and it was specially prepared by Jiaofang Secretary for them to dance on the water with them. "

Jia Qing said: "Hehe, this Jiaofang Secretary really knows how to work hard!"

Wu Zhong took the opportunity to say: "My lord always lives in the capital, although the wind and moon in the capital are not worse than those in the south, but there are some different flavors after all!
Nowadays, it is difficult for adults to get the land of the south of the Yangtze River. It is really a blessing for three lives that a villain can drink with adults.It’s just that villains don’t have anything good to show respect to adults, if adults don’t dislike them, villains can make plans for adults to bring those southern dancers back to Beijing for the enjoyment of noble relatives and friends.”

As soon as Wu Zhong finished speaking, everyone at the table shrank their pupils except Qian Wumu and Jia Qing.

What a great deal!
Wang Chuan even lowered his head hastily, lest the people around him see his gaffe.

Jia Qing said: "I'm afraid it's not good. One is that I don't want to win the love of my colleagues in Jiangnan, and the other is that the cornucopia cultivated by the Jiaofang Division of the Ministry of Rites at such a high price. If you want to let it go, I’m afraid it’s going to be a sky-high price!”

Originally, I just thought I was inviting myself to experience it, but who knows, I actually let myself pack it all up and take it away.

This, Chi Guoguo bribed himself!
But I have to admit that at that moment, his heart was moved.It's no wonder why these rich and wealthy salt merchants in Yangzhou have been able to hold their own in the south of the Yangtze River. Even Lin Ruhai can only restrain them, not completely restrain them.

Money is really a good thing, it can make these Jiangnan officials their backstage.

As soon as Wu Zhong heard Jia Qing's words, he knew that Jia Qing had no intention of refusing.In fact, he has already done this unique team of dancers, including the flower boat and everything related to it.The reason why he said that planning is still needed is to prevent Jia Qing from feeling that they are suspected of plotting him.

"These adults don't have to worry. Although Miss Yanran is indeed a peerless beauty, there are so many famous courtesans in the vast Jiangnan! Although Miss Yanran is the best in dancing, there are still several famous prostitutes who are not famous. Lost to Miss Yanran! Besides, Your Excellency is a world-renowned talent, and since ancient times, a beautiful woman deserves a talented person, and it is a blessing for her that Miss Yanran followed Your Excellency."

Indeed, the so-called famous prostitutes are just something for everyone to enjoy.If you can't find a good home when you are young, you will have a miserable life after all.

A courtesan is also a courtesan, just like an actor, the worst kind of person.Even the momentary prosperity that blinds the eyes like "the silver grate on the head of the tin is smashed, and the blood-colored skirt is turned over and stained with wine" will not escape the desolate ending of "the saddle and horses are left out in front of the door, and the eldest married as a businessman's wife".

"Furthermore, a villain should honor a lord, if you don't honor your lord with the best, how can you show your sincerity?
As for spending money, adults don't have to worry about it, this is the wish of all the people in Yangzhou, as long as it can please adults, this little money is nothing." Wu Zhong continued.

It's nothing, he prepared this show for Jia Qing himself, and for this, he spent a total of 8 to [-] taels of wasted money!
Qian Wumu next to him also chimed in, saying that these are nothing, as long as Jia Qing likes it
Jia Qing stared at Wu Zhong and Qian Wumu until he looked at them a little guilty, and wondered if Jia Qing would "know good and bad", Jia Qing suddenly smiled and said: "Okay, if that's the case, I would be disrespectful."

"Haha." Jia Yucun said with a smile, "Congratulations, my lord, for your beautiful woman."

Since Wu Zhong dared to promise to Jia Qing in public, then this matter will definitely come true.Otherwise, he is dying
To deal with the salt merchants in the entire Jiangnan, Jia Qing and others may be wary, but if they want to deal with him alone, it is a piece of cake.At that time, other salt merchants will not only not help, but will wait to share the huge amount of salt in his hands.

After Jia Yucun, Xue Xiao and others also congratulated Jia Qing.Although it was unavoidable to be jealous, they all knew that they were not qualified and dare not accept famous prostitutes like Murong Yanran.Therefore, the mentality was quickly reversed.

Then, the atmosphere reached its peak, with Jia Qing as the center, everyone seemed to have become friends for many years, talking happily.

Occasionally, Qian Wumu said: "I heard that this time, my lord will show his supernatural power. If he does not harm a single soldier, he will wipe out the White Lotus Sect that has been in trouble for a long time in the south of the Yangtze River. So-so.

That's all, my lord not only used his soldiers like a god, but after he had done his best, he also had a kind heart. Not only did he not arrest the women and children of the White Lotus Sect, he also promised to release those who had not committed any crimes.

I really admire your lord's broad mind."

Jia Qing smiled inwardly, did he start probing? However, he didn't have the time to play charades with them!
After hearing the words, he said: "It's nothing." Suddenly, as if remembering something unpleasant, Jia Qing put away the smile on his face, and said: "Speaking of which, I have something to say. "

Wu Zhong and the two quickly said: "My lord, please tell me."

"Hmph, according to the senior officials of the White Lotus Sect who have been brought to justice, the reason why they have been able to live so well in the Jiangnan area these years is thanks to the great help of the bosses of the major salt shops in Yangzhou.

That's all, what I hate the most is that they still say "

The faces of Wu Zhong and the others changed, and the others also held their breath.

(End of this chapter)