Chapter 2 Chapter One

Ten miles of Qinhuai and ten miles of rouge, brothels, Emei and boats in Lingbo, in this abnormally prosperous and luxurious place, most of them are Goulan brothels, and many of them are courtesans, but they are different from the girls in the eight major alleys of the capital. Among them, Wu Nong's soft words, playing, playing and singing are even more charming. Among them, the three unique Qinhuai are the most famous for a while. These three are equally beautiful and versatile, the only difference is that one is known for beauty and the other is known for singing and dancing, while Yu Hanyan on the south bank of the Qinhuai River is known for talent.

Miss!Miss! Holding the shoe shape, Xiao Cui'er hurried into the gate of Hanyanlou, which stands on the south bank of the Qinhuai River, walked through the aisle, and turned left into the front yard. It is a three-room main room, the middle is the inverted front hall, which is the place for guests to stop for a while, and turn right to enter the main hall. After passing through the small door and entering the second courtyard, a two-story embroidered building stands out. It is a horse-head room with blue bricks and small tiles, with embroidered curtains and latticed windows. This is the fragrant boudoir with jade and smoke.

Under the north window of the building is the Qinhuai River. If you sit on a chair in the corridor facing the water downstairs and look down, you can enjoy the fish chattering in the clear water.But at this moment, Yu Hanyan is standing on the upper floor leaning on the railing to look out. You can see the high walls and high halls of the Confucius Temple, the Lingbo painted boats in the Qinhuai River, and the golden powder towers stretching on both sides of the river. Miss!Miss!Xiao Cui'er rushed upstairs panting.That second young lady is bullying Xiaotian again! Yu Hanyan turned around slowly, with a bee waist and slender feet, a moon white silk jacket with a moon skirt of the same color under her face, only a faint sweep of crescent eyebrows on her face, her clear and gentle facial features slightly rippling and slightly sad, her temperament is indeed Super dusty and refined, the elegant charm is even more touching, and it is by no means comparable to ordinary vulgar fans.

Didn't I repeatedly warn Xiaotian not to go out with Ruixue? Putting the shoe sample on the table, it was the second lady who insisted on dragging him out!Little Cui'er sighed.Xiao Tianren was straightforward, so he was half pulled and half coaxed out by the second lady with just a few words. Dai frowned slightly, maybe I should let Ruixue go back to Hengyang.Yu Hanyan murmured. Little Cui'er hummed.Second Miss will not go back obediently! Yu Hanyan couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.She is so spoiled, don't know who to blame? Of course it's my aunt!Xiao Cui'er said without hesitation.Although my aunt is also kind to you, miss, she loves her own child the most, and that's why she spoils the second miss so lawlessly.

Hearing this, Yu Hanyan was silent for a moment. In any case, if you have to, you still have to force Ruixue to go back, or ask your elder brother to arrest her, otherwise it's a trivial matter for her to cause trouble, and if it breaks a major event, then even I won't be able to protect her. That's great!Xiao Cui'er muttered, showing how much she hated Wang Ruixue.ah!By the way, miss, are you going to the south of the city to thank Mr. Xie for a luncheon at noon today, or Mr. Nalan's painting and poetry tour? Smile slightly, what do you think?Yu Hanyan asked back. Xiao Cui'er also smiled, mysteriously and triumphantly.

Of course, I pushed Mr. Xie's appointment to go on a poetry tour with Mr. Nalan! Everyone knows that Yu Hanyan is known for her talent, and she is the only one among the three who does not sell herself, but this not only does not affect her popularity, but makes her even more unique. Especially her aloof and lofty temper. Although forced by life, she has to give in and laugh, but she is not willing to let the guest be at the mercy of his wealth, power or reputation. Miss Yu chooses guests based on her own standards. If you don't get into her eyes, you can't enter her building, and you can't invite her boss. In this way, you will win the appreciation of some noble literati and scholars, and you will be proud of being favored by Yu Hanyan, so you can enter Hanyan Tower to talk Poetry and Ci are proud.

Tell Cunxiao that if Ruixue brings Xiaotian back, they will not be allowed to go out again. I have something to say to Ruixue, and Zhu Cunxiao's calm voice came from downstairs. Miss, Mr. Nalan sent someone to pick you up. come yet?OK, let's go! Miss, don't you want to change your clothes? is it necessary? Of course not necessary, none of them deserve you to change clothes for them, they only deserve Little Cui'er, let's go. yes miss. Hongsheng, who has always taken pleasure in catching women, finally understands the pain of catching the wrong woman! It was really the first time I met such a thick-skinned girl, she was obviously not twenty years old, but she was even more generous than this man.Walking all the way from Anyang, Liu Man'er entangled him like an octopus, ate him like a beggar, and kept an eye on him like an old lady, so that he couldn't even have any fun, but she followed closely She gave him up, but didn't give him even a little bit of money.

The worst part is that he has a lot of experience in catching women, but he has never learned how to force women, or how to get rid of women! It's really strange, is he old? No way?Is twenty-five considered old? Is that because he has lost his charm? No!From the corners of his brows and eyes, he could still see a lot of girls staring at him, and frequently flirting with him, almost falling into his arms automatically! That's woo woo woo!His retribution is imminent? Alright, Mr. Jin, Jinling is here, where do you want to go first? Naturally, go to the Qinhuai River to see the beauties first!

Roaring in his heart, Hongsheng's face became even weaker.I don't know, Huang Uh!Grandpa asked me to come out and ask Uncle Sixteen to help him, but I only knew that Uncle Sixteen was in Jinling, but I didn't know the exact location, so he looked around.Just look around! aha!It really made her blindfolded, and she really came to find Yinlu. OK!Then let's go find it!Man'er said with a beaming smile. us? Uh, does Miss Liu have nothing to do with herself?With the last glimmer of hope in his arms, Hongsheng asked expectantly. Yes, I have!Didn't I say I'm also looking for someone?Then if I accompany you to look for it, it means that I am looking for it myself!

Almost crying, Hongsheng sucked his nose secretly several times with a mournful face. Who is the girl looking for? who am i looking forMan'er's brows suddenly raised bitterly.My runaway kid! Huh?Runaway kid?It turned out that Miss Liu was looking for her younger brother!Hongsheng's eyes lit up.That's simple, boys either go to the bustle, or go to the place with the most women, which place does Miss Liu plan to look for first? Man'er glanced at him strangely.Where are the most women?Not to mention, with his appearance, most of the time he can only start from the woman, as if she gritted her teeth again.Like last time!According to her experience, hiding in that kind of place is also the safest.

I'm sorry, Miss Liu, I didn't hear what you said clearly? Ah?ah!Nothing, I mean, let's go to the place with the most women! Eh?we?Hongsheng couldn't help but turn pale with shock.Miss Liuliuliu, but that kind of place is not suitable for girls to go to! It doesn't matter, I can dress up as a man! Eh?Dress up? ! God, let him die!Can't get rid of her like this? Don't even think about it!I will not apologize to him even if he is killed! Wang Ruixue roared angrily, with stubbornness written all over her face. Looking at her sister, who is as beautiful as her own, but whose personality is far different, Yu Hanyan doesn't know what to say anymore.According to my conscience, Ruixue's nature is not bad, but her temper is too straightforward, her likes and dislikes are too extreme, and she doesn't know how to restrain herself at the right time. Ruixue, tell me the truth, I have taken in so many children over the past few years, why do you only bully Xiaotian? Hearing this, Wang Ruixue first snorted disdainfully, and then said contemptuously: Because I despise him! Why?Yu Hanyan asked again patiently.He is only seventeen years old. Although he is not very smart, he has a simple and straightforward personality. He is serious and hardworking when he works. What is wrong with him? He said that he was going to take a test for fame, which is wrong!Wang Ruixue growled.He is Han!How can I test the fame of the Qing court? Yu Hanyan sighed softly.That's what his mother told him before she died, saying that only by getting a good name can she honor their Liu family. What's wrong with him obeying his mother's last words? Judging by his virtue, he couldn't pass the exam at all! I also know that he won't pass the exam, but that is his filial piety, how can we stop him from fulfilling his filial piety? But if we hadn't saved him, would he be where he is today?Wang Ruixue retorted dissatisfied.He was alone and said he wanted to rush for the exam, but he was robbed and cheated on the way. If we hadn't rescued him, he would have starved to death on the side of the road long ago!So, his life in the future should belong to us, and he should do whatever we tell him to do, but he can obey me whatever he says, but he just insists on taking a test of merit. Isn't he ungrateful? Yu Hanyan shook his head helplessly. Are you blaming him for insisting on taking a test for fame, or are you blaming him for not obeying your words? Wang Ruixue choked slightly.All of them, can't they?We saved him, so he should listen to us; since he is a Han Chinese, he should not go to the Qing court for his fame, I am not wrong! Don't you understand, Ruixue, what it means to show kindness without expecting repayment?Yu Hanyan said softly.I never thought about asking him to return me anything; besides, you should also understand that loyalty and filial piety cannot be both. Everyone has his own ambitions, and he must be filial. This is not wrong. In his simple and honest thinking, filial piety is the most important thing Yes, it's not his fault! But Xiaofei and Cunxiao listened to us very much! That's because Xiao Fei is smart enough. Although he is only sixteen years old and a bit carefree, he has his own opinions; Cun Xiao is born with his nature. Even if his personality is a little cold, he understands loyalty and righteousness very well. the meaning of the word.However, comparing the three, I think Xiaofei is the most unreliable, and Xiaotian is just a little stupid and needs more time to think about it. It's not that Xiao Fei is unreliable, at most he's just a little naughty! What I mean by unreliability is the same. He has too many thoughts, running around all day long, unable to calm down, unwilling to do everything well, and always going astray, which is easy to go astray. Did that sister say that she might send Cunxiao to the elder brother first? It's what we've been doing, isn't it?Yu Hanyan nodded slightly.Take in helpless orphans, those under 13 years old will be sent to Grandma Fu to take care of them, and those over 13 years old will stay with us. Once it is confirmed that there is no problem, we will send them to the eldest brother after obtaining their consent , so as to prepare for the big event in the future, because Yes yes yes, I know, because underage teenagers are always more reliable than grown men, and biased thinking is easier to correct, right?Wang Ruixue finished speaking impatiently. It's good that you understand. Wang Ruixue was silent for a while. About when? The strange eyes fixed on Wang Ruixue for a while, and then Yu Hanyan asked softly: "Why, do you like him?"Don't forget that he is only seventeen years old, one year younger than you! With a blush on her cheeks, Wang Ruixue did not deny it, but admitted it loudly. So what if you're only one year younger?He seems to be much more sensible than me! Yeah?Yu Hanyan was a little surprised.It is rare for the always proud younger sister to admit that people of her age are more sensible than her.Since this is the case, she pondered for a while.I also have to see what Cunxiao means before I can decide what to do. He will say to stay!Wang Ruixue said with certainty. oh?Why? Wang Ruixue raised her chin proudly.Because he will definitely listen to me! Yu Hanyan frowned, "This is impossible, Ruixue, when I said this, she suddenly fell silent, her eyes looked towards the stairs, and after a while, an honest and honest face suddenly appeared from the cracks in the railing of the stairs, black and white His big distinct eyes looked at Wang Ruixue timidly. Miss Er Er, the firewood is finished, can I read a book? Seeing him, Wang Ruixue couldn't help turning dark again.no you have to go It's okay, gently, Yu Hanyan inserted it halfway, and showed a comforting smile on that simple and honest face.Xiaotian, go read a book! The simple and honest face immediately lit up with a dazzling brilliance of joy.Thank you Miss!After the words fell, the sound of going downstairs followed the disappearance of that face, and disappeared behind the stairs in an instant. What an idiot!Wang Ruixue said bitterly. Yu Hanyan shook his head.He's not stupid, just a little straightforward. I think it's just an idiot!Wang Ruixue murmured.What use is he doing to big brother?Maybe it will drag other people's hind legs! That's not necessarily the case, as long as you use the right method, he will be a very reliable partner. Right!Wang Ruixue sneered mockingly.But people are only interested in taking the No. 1 Scholar exam! I will enlighten him slowly, there is no rush for this kind of thing. yes!Don't be in a hurry, maybe when your hair turns gray, he will still pass the exam over there! Yu Hanyan couldn't help smiling.Don't talk nonsense!Well, let’s talk about saving filial piety!If I let him stay, I hope it is his own will, not following someone else's orders, understand? Biting her lip unwillingly for a long time, Wang Ruixue reluctantly said: Got it. Alright, next, you go and tell Hall Master Zheng to go back to Hengyang in person tomorrow. Why? Send me a letter, a very important, very important letter! Standing in front of the Confucius Temple, where teahouses, taverns and storytellers gather, amid the bustling crowds, a tall handsome young man and a short and handsome young man face each other like two statues, eye to eye The eyes were silent for a moment. No. I also use you to tell. No matter whether it is a lively place or a makeup shop. I see it better than you. Right!I really wonder where are your eyes looking? Hehe, naturally it is where I should look. Rolling his eyes, the boy looked around impatiently. Mr. Jin, are you sure he is here? Sure. Then why can't I find it? The young man spread his hands.You ask me, who do I ask? Irresponsible people!The boy gave him a white look.Now what?Find it all over again? There was a flash of joy, good, good!The young people enthusiastically agreed again and again.However, it is too hard to search back and forth like this. Anyway, I am looking for someone I know, and you don't know the girl, so this time I will come by myself. Miss Liu, you can go back to the inn to sleep! After hearing half of the words, the young man couldn't help but look back in surprise, why, his tongue was bitten by a cat?But I saw the young man staring at the Qinhuai River in a daze. Huh?Could it be that someone was found? The young man thought to himself, and hurriedly followed the young man's line of sight to look over. This look, he almost slapped him in the face. It turned out to be looking at women! The Qinhuai River is famous for painting boats, flutes and drums day and night. At this moment, the young man is staring straight at one of the magnificent painting boats closest to the river bank. Behind the carefully carved panes, a beautiful woman in plain clothes and light makeup sat playing the piano. After a melodious and fresh sound of silk and bamboo, the soft singing that seemed to come from the distant sky slowly entered the space of the listener, like a spring breeze. Refreshingly refreshing. It turns out we haven't found them all yet.The young man murmured. Well? At least we haven't seen her. Doesn't that mean we haven't been to all the places? Yes!The boy and the young man looked at each other suddenly, and then each grabbed a passerby and asked.Who is that? Um?who?ah!she!Really, even Miss Yu Hanyan, one of Qinhuai's three wonders, doesn't know, can you still be considered men? Eh? !The young man dumbfounded dumbfoundedly.Doesn't that count as a man? But the boy asked again nonchalantly: May I ask where is the girl from?She is not a man! where!Isn't it right there! The passer-by raised his hand and pointed, and the two pairs of eyeballs immediately followed. yeah?Such a delicate and graceful small building is also a brothel? In the main hall of Hanyan Building, Zhu Cunxiao, who is tall, thin and handsome, but always cold-eyed, stands with his arms folded. Yu Hanyan was whispering to him and asking about something. Suddenly, Xiao Cui'er came to inform him. Miss, there are two strangers who came to see you, may I ask you to meet? Have a post? have. On the entire Qinhuai Riverside, only Hanyan Building has this rule. If you want to see Miss Yu, you must first hand over the post. Kim Il-sung?Liu Man'er?I have never heard of it, but Yu Hanyan carefully studied the words on the post.The handwriting is really good, the words are neat and neat, and the strokes are fine and regular, it can be seen that a lot of hard work has been done.If you don't ask someone to write it for you, this person must have some connotations.Okay, little Cui'er, please come in. Xiao Cui'er left at the sound, Yu Hanyan said a few more words to Zhu Cunxiao, and then left the main hall with him back and forth.Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the front hall, Wang Ruixue dragged Xiaotian who was at a loss and scolded all the way in, followed by a boy with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks who also came to watch the fun with great interest. It is rare for all the teenagers taken in by Hanyan House to gather in one room this year. Zhu Cunxiao who is always cold with a handsome face, Liu Zhitian who is a slow and honest little nerd, and Ren Fei who is a thug who fears that the world will not be chaotic, the three teenagers of ordinary age have three kinds of looks, at first glance It was interesting to see. Don't now, Ruixue, I have a guest No, it's now, sister!Wang Ruixue angrily grabbed Xiaotian's chest and skirt.This guy, I tried to reason with him anyway, saying that he would never pass the exam, so don't waste that time, but he told me that if he couldn't pass the exam, he had to take the exam!I said, is he going to waste his life on this?He actually said: Yes, even if he enters the coffin, he still has to take the test!At the end, she screamed involuntarily.What the hell is his head made of?Tofu Granite? Xiaofei was the first to burst out laughing, but he couldn't help it, and Xiao Cui'er, who had just led the guests in, couldn't help pursing her lips and snickering, busy apologizing to the two guests. I'm sorry, our lady has something wrong, huh?What's wrong with the two sons, is there something wrong? No, nothing wrong, but Man'er and Hongsheng were equally dumbfounded. found it! But why is he that virtuous? !