Chapter 856 Caixiang Pavilion (1)
Hu Zi said: "It is said that this Lu Xi is studying with Mr. Lu, and the two are inseparable. Mr. Lu is not close to many of his brothers and sisters around him."
"This is understandable." Qin Yining said, "Even if they are brothers and sisters, there is no guarantee that they will not have conflicts when it comes to some struggles at home. The servants around them get along day and night, but they are closer than their real brothers and sisters."
She and Qiu Lu, Bingtang, Jiyun, Xianyun and Qiu Lu were like this. They followed her through life and death. Ruilan once sacrificed his life for her. This is something she can never forget in her life.
Pang Xiao also nodded, "Since it is such a relationship, then the engagement between Lu Xi and someone must have been agreed by Young Master Lu, or even the person chosen by Young Master Lu himself. Something must have happened to make this happen. Young Master Lu is so angry."
"Hui Ye, my subordinates haven't found out what the reason is."
Qin Yining said thoughtfully: "Can you find out Lu Xi's attitude towards this matter?"
"The strange thing is that this is the strangest thing. Just a few days after the servant was sold to Caixiang Pavilion, Lu Xi became a long-term guest of Caixiang Pavilion. He said that he went to Caixiang Pavilion every day to drink flower wine."
"That's interesting." Pang Xiao touched his chin and smiled playfully, "It seems that Lu Xi is still deeply in love with his fiancée."
"The young master sells people, and Lu Xi goes to see them every day. Isn't there a rift between the master and the servant?" Qin Yining asked Hu Zi again: "What kind of person is that young master Lu?"
"Back to Madam Ning, the Lu family is the leading family in Danzhou Prefecture. This place is far away from the capital, Emperor Tiangao. Without the comparisons of this family, this place has become the hall of this branch of the Lu family. Whether it is business or official career, the Lu family This branch is doing extremely well. It is said that newly appointed officials from nearby areas come to the Lu family to pay homage to the dock.
"This Young Master Lu is the eldest son of the eldest son of the Lu family. He has a charming personality and superb skills. He is twenty-four years old. Mr. Lu has handed over most of the Lu family's business to Young Master Lu. Yes, I have also gone to the common people to inquire about information, and everyone has a very high opinion of this Young Master Lu, and I have never heard anyone say that he is a master who bullies men and dominates women."
Qin Yining said: "So it's very suspicious that he can sell his confidant's fiancée to hook up."
"Yes. People outside are speculating that the maid has done something extremely sinful. However, some people say that it is too cruel to treat a young woman like this, but most people believe in Mr. Lu's character."
Pang Xiaofeng's eyes narrowed with a smile, and he looked at Qin Yining with a smile.
"Looks like we have somewhere to have fun tonight."
Qin Yining couldn't help but laugh, "Are you planning to take me to Caixiang Pavilion?"
"I think so too."
Qin Yining smiled and said: "That's strange. I want to see the world, but I was worried that you wouldn't agree. Why are you different from others? If you let others go, who would take your wife to drink wine?"
"Otherwise, you are just a concubine of my uncle now." Pang Xiao raised his chin, looking extremely arrogant.
Qin Yining burst into laughter, curtsied and saluted: "Yes, I will serve you well. Please have mercy on me and don't drive me away."
"My beauty, my darling, how can I be willing to drive you away?"
Pang Xiao grabbed Qin Yining's hand unceremoniously with his big hand, but Qin Yining laughed and dodged it.
The two of them started laughing and joking, as if they were back in their youth all of a sudden. Hu Zi looked at them and giggled, quietly stepped back and went outside to look for rock candy.
After dinner, Qin Yining and Pang Xiao took Huzi, Bingtang and Jiyun out.
The Jinghu Guards who originally came with him had to follow and protect him, but were left on the boat by Pang Xiao.
He explained to Qin Yining in a low voice: "The elite tiger guards have too strong of a military aura, which will inevitably lead to others seeing their flaws. It is not as convenient as ours to act like this."
"I know. Besides, with you and Huzi here, nothing will happen."
Pang Xiao smiled and nodded.
Danzhou City is brightly lit at night. Unlike the capital and the old capital, there is no curfew here. There are many pedestrians walking around on the street, and there are also vendors carrying burdens doing business near Huajieliu Lane.
The location of Caixiang Pavilion is too easy to find. In the entire busy street, Caixiang Pavilion is the only one with two small buildings at the front and three floors.
Before entering, Pang Xiaoxian and Qin Yining took people around the Caixiang Pavilion to observe, and found that the back building of the Caixiang Pavilion was built near the water. In this season, green vines were climbing on the walls, and the air was filled with A feeling of moisture.
Back at the front door, the sound of bamboo and the sound of laughter could be heard coming from inside the building.
There were several well-dressed girls in front of the door. When they saw a tall and handsome man approaching, they immediately rushed towards him like bees, waving gauze handkerchiefs to attract business.
"Hey, sir, you haven't been here for several days."
"Master, come and sit at my place. Good wine and food are prepared for you."
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Pang Xiao held Qin Yining's waist and walked unsteadily with each step. Although he was hunched over and holding his chest to restrain his aura, he was still a playboy with an outstanding appearance and was the most popular among these sisters.
Pang Xiao waved these women away with a big hand.
The discerning big teapot came out and led people inside.
The girls at the door looked at Pang Xiao's back in despair, and a few of them whispered.
"This young master should be the new one who spends a lot of money in the city recently."
"What kind of young man spends a lot of money?"
"Hey, you don't know? In the past two days, a very handsome young man came out of the city. He took his beautiful concubine to play on the streets all day long. He made money, tsk tsk tsk, it was like running water. I don't know what it was like. They raised such a handsome young master."
"I've heard about it too. Tell me, is that beautiful concubine he is holding in his arms? I wonder how she looks and how she compares to her sisters..."
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Pang Xiao didn't care what others said about him, and he had already led people to the lively hall.
In the hall, palace lanterns were hung high, ribbons were flying, and the sound of silk and bamboo could be heard endlessly. A bright red carpet was spread on the stage in the middle, and a woman in clear clothes with bare breasts was dancing to the beat of the drums.
There were many Eight Immortals tables placed around the table, and every table was full of guests. There were men drinking wine and boxing, while others were talking loudly. Not surprisingly, each table of guests was accompanied by several orioles, making the scene extremely lively.
At this time, a beautiful woman in her thirties, wearing a rose-red cross-collared gown, her hair in a peony bun, and wearing a fresh peony flower, walked over while twisting her waist.
"Oh, why did I wake up so early this morning and the magpies were chirping non-stop. It turns out there is a distinguished guest coming! My lord, Yu Shang is here to salute you!"
"It's easy to talk." Pang Xiao casually took out a banknote from his arms and slapped it on Yu Shang's plump chest, "Find me a clean place, don't scare my sister!"
Yu Shang twisted the banknotes with her fingers coated with scarlet red. When she saw it, her eyes widened with a smile. After listening to Pang Xiao's words, she immediately looked into Pang Xiao's arms and said, "Ouch!"
Yu Shang looked at Qin Yining with wide eyes, and couldn't help but praise: "Uncle, what a good couple, your sister is really an outstanding beauty!"
Pang Xiao proudly held Qin Yining's waist and took a sweet sip on her lips. Qin Yining put on red lips today, and the bright red lip marks were printed on the corners of Pang Xiao's mouth.
As soon as she saw the battle, Yu Shang knew what was going on, and said with a smile: "How many waiters do you want to call? Our Xiangcai Pavilion is full of gorgeous flowers. Although you have already got the peonies among the flowers, you are not used to eating them." The delicacies of the mountains and seas, and the occasional porridge and side dishes are good for a change of taste. Yan Shou Huan Fei, do you want a lady from the world or a jade from a small family? Just ask, and there will be nothing we don’t have in the Caixiang Pavilion."
As Pang Xiao followed Yu Shang up the side steps, he couldn't help playing with Qin Yining's red lips with his thumb.
"This mother really knows how to say it. I also know that it is difficult for you to find a stunning beauty like my good sister, so you should find me all the top names here. You want the most expensive and the hottest. You know Already?"
"Yes. Once you say this, I will understand."
Yu Shang led people to the most spacious and luxurious private room in the middle of the second floor. The view here is excellent. If you open the window in the adjacent building, you can see the panoramic view of the first floor. It is also easy to watch the performance on the first floor. If you don't want to, close the doors and windows, and the charming pink and red gauze hanging all over the room will outline an ambiguous atmosphere under the dim light of the palace lantern.
Pang Xiao pushed open the window, held Qin Yining and sat at the Eight Immortals table near the window. He put Qin Yining on his lap and looked downstairs with interest. Huzi, Bingtang and Jiyun found an inconspicuous corner to stand.
Seeing this gesture, Yu Shang knew that this must be a certain wealthy businessman, and she didn't dare to neglect him. She immediately went out and ordered the big teapot to prepare the food and drinks, and went to call some provocative girls in the building herself.
"You guys need to be careful. There's a rare person coming from Tianzijian today. You all should be more attentive, but don't be outdone by what he brings."
"What mom said, who comes to play with the sisters and brings someone with them?"
"I'm just bringing this one with me. The one I brought here is an angel." Yu Shang whispered, "Use all your methods. I'm just here to eat game. Don't lose the face of Caixiang Pavilion. Take care of yourself." Wait, you have plenty of people, go ahead."
When they arrived at the door, they pushed four young girls in red and green through the door.
Qin Yining was observing the lobby on the first floor with Pang Xiao. His eyes fell on the Eight Immortals table directly opposite the stage. He pushed Pang Xiao gently, pointed in that direction, and whispered, "There."
Pang Xiao also saw it.
The Eight Immortals table can be said to be the best location in the hall on the first floor. There are eight small dishes, four cold and four hot, on the table, but the people sitting at the table are deserted, only one man and one woman.
The man was dressed like a servant, wearing dark blue and short brown pants. And there was a young woman wearing a pink gauze dress next to him, lowering her head and sobbing. The atmosphere on the table seemed extremely heavy. In the hall full of laughter and laughter, it was simply out of place here.