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Kangle Street, Luoyang City.

As night falls, a row of red lanterns hanging in front of the eaves of "Ten Miles of Spring Breeze" all light up, making the seven-foot-high mahogany building look particularly emotional and attractive.

Lin Feng took Li Xiongzhen and Deng Hao and arranged for a team of personal guards to follow them nearby, and came to "Ten Miles of Spring Breeze", preparing to see the top brothels in Luoyang City and relax their tense nerves.

The old bustard who was welcoming the guests saw the guests, and immediately came up to greet them and said, "The officials looked at me strangely. Is this the first time that I have come to Chunfeng Shili?"

Lin Feng glanced at Li Xiongzhen. It seemed that this boy was indeed quite honest in Luoyang. He didn't come to the brothel very often, and he didn't even know the madam.

Li Xiongzhen gave a knowing look, and then said with a smile: "I've been here once or twice. Today there are distinguished guests coming, and we specially arranged to have a drink at Chunfeng Shili. You have to make arrangements."

Li Xiongzhen came once when he first arrived in Luoyang to sell Xiningzhi, but he never came again afterwards, so his identity was not exposed.

"Brother, is there any girl you are familiar with?" the madam asked.

"Miss Shen Zirou, are you free at night?" Li Xiongzhen only knows such a top guy.

"It's a coincidence that I came here. In the evening, a cultural gathering to welcome Jiangnan's great talents was organized in the building. Shen Zirou and other popular girls will entertain guests in the hall, but they don't accompany anyone specifically. Other guests can also join us in the hall as long as they pay. Enjoy this cultural event." The madam introduced proudly.

"Which great talent from Jiangnan is here?" Lin Feng asked curiously.

"It's the two young masters Hou Fangyu and Mao Bijiang. They are two of the four young masters in the south of the Yangtze River. They are top-notch in literary talent. I heard that they also brought along a female companion with outstanding talents from Qinhuai River.

If you guys buy seats in the lobby, it will be a blessing, a rare blessing in your life.

"Really? I wonder how much the lobby seats cost?" Lin Feng asked with a smile.

The old bustard felt that although the young master was smiling, he had an imposing aura and an unspeakable aura of nobility, so he respectfully replied: "This young master, a coffee table in the hall is worth twenty taels of silver, you three." Everyone can be seated. If you want a dedicated waitress, you will have to pay extra."

"Xiong Zhen, you make the arrangements." Lin Feng explained. With his status, it was impossible for him to spend money to visit the brothel himself.

"Okay!" Li Xiongzhen took out fifty taels of silver and continued: "Mom, please watch and arrange for two popular ladies. It would be best if Miss Shen could come to accompany her."

"Thank you, sir, I'll make sure the arrangements are in order!" The madam took the money and said with a smile.

Lin Feng took the lead and moved upstairs. There were already many people upstairs, and there were not many empty seats left.

A maid came over and led the three people to an empty coffee table. Lin Feng and Li Xiongzhen knelt side by side on the cushions. Deng Hao insisted on standing behind and guarding. He did not forget his duty.

This is a standard ancient banquet layout, with one coffee table per person, cushions behind, and no chairs. Of course, coffee tables are generally larger, and it is not a problem for two or three people to sit behind them.

After a while, Shen Zirou and another girl wearing a white shirt and skirt, Pingping, walked over. After saluting, they poured a glass of wine for each of Lin Feng and others and began to toast.

After telling her her name, another girl named Chen Xueyi was pretty, with skin as white as snow, and especially a pair of lively eyes.

After Lin Feng and others finished two glasses of wine, the principals, Hou Fangyu and Mao Xiang, each came in with a beautiful woman whose face was covered with gauze, and the literary meeting began. Hou Fangyu, courtesy name Chaozong, was born in Shangqiu, Henan. His grandfather Hou Zhipu was Taichang Qing in the Ming Dynasty, and his father Hou Xun served as the Minister of Household Affairs. However, because his father was a member of the Donglin Party and opposed the traitor Wei Zhongxian, he was deposed. The originally prosperous official family was also destroyed. Decline. It has been resurrected recently, so Hou Fangyu came to Beijing via Luoyang this time.

Maoxiang was born in the Mao family of Rugao. His ancestors were descendants of Mongolian nobles. Maoxiang was smart since he was a child. He was able to recite poems at the age of 10 and published a collection of poems at the age of 14. Dong Qichang personally wrote the preface and was known as a child prodigy.

Shen Ziju said sorry and went up to the stage to play a piece of music as the opening act. His skill was superb and the sound was elegant, which made people have endless aftertaste after listening to it.

Then Wang Duo, a famous local scholar in Luoyang, was the most famous calligrapher at that time, known as "King of the South and Dong", Dong is Dong Qichang, stood up and said loudly: "Today is a major event for our Luoyang scholars, Jiangnan The four young masters, Mr. Hou and Mr. Mao, went to the capital for some reason and passed by Luoyang. We were lucky enough to see the elegant demeanor of Mr. Jiangnan.

Both young masters were important members of the Jiangnan Complex. In the 11th year of Chongzhen's restoration, he published the "Revelation of the Capital to Prevent Rebellion" in Nanjing. The document revealed all the misdeeds of Ruan Dacheng, the traitorous official of the eunuch party. Ruan Dacheng was forced to flee Nanjing in a hurry. From then on, Become famous in one battle.

The princes of Fushe traveled together, sang poems and wines, criticized treacherous ministers and government, and called for political reform to save the country from danger. They were indeed outstanding representatives of our scholarly society. Let us raise a toast together and welcome the two gentlemen to Luoyang. "

Everyone below cheered loudly and raised their glasses in toast! Shen Zirou and other girls looked like they were seeing their idols, their eyes were shining.

After Lin Feng captured Luoyang, he adopted a relatively enlightened governance policy. As long as he did not substantially oppose the rule of the Zhenming Army, there was not much management of personnel exchanges and speech. The social atmosphere was relatively relaxed, so there were still many people coming and going.

After this round of toasting together, all the scholars in the audience began to speak loudly, give advice, criticize the government, and try to leave an image of knowledgeable and talented people in front of the Jiangnan prince.

"Sir, let me toast you!" Chen Xueyi, who was sitting on the side, toasted obediently. Next to Lin Feng, she always felt an indescribable aura, which made people awe-inspiring.

"Then let's have a drink, Miss Chen." Lin Feng responded with a toast.

"Young master, the personnel here are in charge, why don't you call in some personal guards?" Deng Hao approached and asked quietly.

"It doesn't matter, these miscellaneous fish can't hurt us at all." Lin Feng's current strength is superior, and he replied disapprovingly.

Lin Feng spoke very casually, but his aura of looking down on the world was booming, which made Chen Xueyi's beautiful eyes flash. She felt that today might be the biggest opportunity in her life, so she served Lin Feng more carefully. .

"Now, please invite everyone from Qinhuai River, Li Xiangjun and Li, who came with Mr. Hou, and everyone from Dong Xiaowan and Dong, who came with Mr. Mao, to play a piece for everyone." The host announced loudly, and thunderous applause immediately broke out below. .

According to unofficial records, Maoxiang met Dong Xiaowan, one of the "Eight Beauties of Qinhuai", on the Qinhuai River. Dong Xiaowan also admired Maoxiang's talent, so he pledged himself to Maoxiang and pursued Maoxiang endlessly. Later, through Qian Qianyi's help, in the 16th year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, she took Dong Xiaowan as his concubine.

Hou Fangyu and Li Xiangjun met in the twelfth year of Chongzhen, when Li Xiangjun was 16 years old. At the annual hydrangea conference in Meixiang Tower, Li Xiangjun fell in love with Hou Fangyu and threw the hydrangea to him. The two hit it off and fell in love with each other. Feelings.

Hou Fangyu was 22 years old at the time and came to Nanjing to participate in the examination of the Ministry of Etiquette. After falling in love with Li Xiangjun, Hou Fangyu decided to woo Li Xiangjun, but because he came out to take the exam, he didn't bring much money with him. At this time, his friend Yang Longyou gave him a huge financial support.

That night, Hou Fangyu gave Li Xiangjun a fine engraved ivory bone-white silk palace fan as a token of love. The fan was tied with an amber fan pendant inherited from the Hou family. He also wrote a poem saying: "The clear stream is full of catkins trees, and there are not many peaches and plums in the east wind. The path is sloping along the Zhulou Tower, and the kings and grandsons are vying to drive Fu Ping's chariot." This is the prototype of the story of the later famous book "The Peach Blossom Fan".

Lin Feng couldn't help but perked up after hearing this. Aren't these two people the legendary Eight Beauties of Qinhuai? Could it be possible to see their true faces at night?

(End of this chapter)