Chapter 96 No one sleeps tonight
Chapter 96 No one fell asleep tonight
Ning Que used his finger to hold the two corners of the paper and stretched it to the window. The warm spring breeze outside the window quickly moistened the ink. After confirming that there was no problem, he carefully folded the paper in half and put it in the book, which was still in the previous position.
He stood up, put the booklet in the old position in the bookshelf, and then walked to the east window and bowed respectfully to the female professor. The female professor gave her a first greeting.
Then he should go downstairs directly, but in the process of straightening his body, he suddenly felt his heart moved. He thought that this female professor had been painting calligraphy for several years in the old house, and he thought that she was also an amazing figure in the academy. And seeing that she was quiet and kind, since the person who kept the book was willing to give advice, maybe she was willing to help herself?
As a poor boy who has a net worth of over 2,000 taels and is a habitually calculating for breakfast, Ning Que thought about it over and over again, and always felt that he could not miss this opportunity. After a moment of pause, he spoke respectfully: "Sir, the student forcibly forgot the shape of the character when he was just studying, and it seemed that he had gained something. I wonder if this method could do it?"
The female professor looked at him quietly, and after a long time, she smiled and said, "According to the rules of the academy, even if a student of art and science can only look at the collection of books based on his own understanding before entering the second floor. However, you have no potential for cultivation, but you have learned some truths based on your perseverance. Although those truths are not necessarily correct, they are extremely incredible. The rules of the academy cannot be broken, so I have to give you a word."
Ning Que bowed deeply and said respectfully: "Thank you for your advice, sir."
The female professor looked at the small calligraphy of the hairpin that had been written for countless years on the desk in front of her and said calmly: "Looking at the word, forgetting one's body, keeping one's mind... Only when one has the intention or not is thought."
Ning Que knew that he had not done this. The method he used was to dismantle the shape, and was still far from the state of being obsessed. As for the word "intention", he didn't know what to do with it. He couldn't help but shake his head, muttering to recite these six words without intention, and walked down the stairs.
At this time, the dusk was already deep. There were not many people in the old place at this time, but today it seemed extremely lively. Situ Yilan held Jin Wucai's hand and stood in front, Chu Youxian stood by the hand side of the stairs, and deeper into the bookshelf, you could vaguely see Xie Chengyun and Zhong Dajun.
This formation seemed to be welcoming him downstairs. Ning Que was slightly stunned at his classmates below the stairs, and looked at Chu Youxian beside him and asked in a low voice: "What's wrong?"
"You actually... walked down by yourself?" Situ Yilan looked at him in surprise and said.
Ning Que spread his hands and said helplessly: "I seemed to have walked down before last time, right?"
Situ Yilan smiled and said, "Talking about serious business, the rules of the academy over the years, freshmen will gather together after they are admitted to the hospital. There are always some classmates from other counties and even foreign countries who have never visited Chang'an City. The so-called gathering is to take everyone around, drink some wine and gossip. Our House of B also wants to gather. People like Wucai and I have a long-term living in Chang'an, of course, are responsible for us, so we are the leader. We should have held it a few days ago, but because you were sick and on vacation, it has been pushed to this day. Everyone doesn't want to disturb you reading upstairs, so we are waiting here."
Ning Que looked at the girl in front of him and found that she had taken off her school robe and changed into a lavender left-breasted skirt. She was not as refreshing and powerful as she usually wore an arrow outfit, but unexpectedly showed a bit of Ning Rou, a ladylike look.
Although he was eager to return to Lin47 Alley to tell Sangsang about his wonderful experience today, he also knew that he could not avoid such things as a classmate in the academy. What's more, in order to wait for him to recover from illness, he had to attend anyway. There were young people around him, and he said directly: "No problem."
Situ Yilan smiled heartily and said, "You are so cheerful, not like those guys Chen Zixian, who have run away on the excuse of having something to do at home. Who doesn't know which gambling house they must be in now."
Listening to the three words Chen Zixian, Ning Que was slightly stunned, and then he realized that she was talking about Chen Zixian, the son of a wealthy businessman in Bingshe Classmate Bookstore, rather than the old man who was lying beside the pile of firewood and could not close his eyes.
Situ Yilan looked back at the students around her and smiled heartily: "Do you have any places to visit or what you want to eat Chang'an food? If you don't have any ideas, then I'll make a reservation."
Students from other places smiled and said without any objection. Her black eyes rolled, and she suddenly said, "How about we go drink?"
"I still have no objection." Ning Que said.
Situ Yilan looked at his face and joked: "Last time Chu Youxian said you don't have any money to drink at Hongxiuzhao, why don't we go to Hongxiuzhao? I believe you should have no objection."
Ning Que was stunned. He was about to say that he had a big objection, but he saw that she had turned around and announced the news to everyone. Hearing this decision, the old inside and outside suddenly became "indulgent".
A student from Gushan County shook his head and exclaimed: "You can see the true appearance of singing, dancing and singing in the world. This time I went to Chang'an to study is worth this trip!"
A student from the capital of Dahe Kingdom said solemnly: "Yes, I must watch the dance drama that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty loves the most."
A former captain of the Tang Dynasty border army from a remote Hangu said seriously: "Of course, tonight, all classmates must write a few good words and sentences to describe your and my grand event."
The students shook their heads and admired them, all of whom were full of literary and artistic atmosphere. But everyone knew that what these young students really wanted to see was not singing and dancing, but famous prostitutes who were rumored to be the leader of the world's romance. What they really wanted to do was not poetry, but to go over and over in brothels. Although Situ Yilan and several other official ladies were not really unrestrained, it was also a great thing to be able to get close to those stunning and charming women.
Ning Que grabbed Chu Youxian beside him and asked in surprise: "Women... can also enter the brothel?"
"There are no places in Chang'an City that the Detachment of Women dare not go. Besides, Hongxiuzhao is a singing and dancing sermon held in the palace. If they say they go to watch the singing and dancing, no one can say anything." Chu Youxian had no choice but to spread his hands and responded.
At this moment, a hand stretched out from the deep of the bookshelf, and a thin student slowly moved out. It was Wang Ying, Linchuan, who was famous for his genius. He looked at everyone and said timidly: "Can I go with me?"
Zhusheng looked at the young man who was fourteen years old and looked at each other. Situ Yilan bit her lip lightly, her eyes rolled, and said with a calm face: "Wang Ying, you can't go, you must know that you are from Ding She."
The atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty and the country has always been shaking between simplicity and strength and openness. To be more precise, it should be swaying happily on both sides. Especially those living in Chang'an City, they are naturally simple and strong when talking about state affairs and intentions, and when talking about literature and romantic affairs, they are naturally open and romantic when talking about romance and romanticism. They never feel that there is any conflict between these two styles. After the serious and upright civil officials in the court would go to the tavern next to the palace to play a song for the blind girl. The women who opened the door in Hualiu Lane would wipe their tears when talking about the frontier war.
Therefore, there is a difference between the brothels in Chang'an City and the brothels in other places. They do not just hang red lights high and have a lewd fragrance. There are also times when the huqin dances in the arrows and huqins are slamming. Except for those censors who make a living by accusing others of making a living, no matter officials or wealthy businessmen appear in such places, they will not feel anything wrong.
When it comes to brothels, the first name to be mentioned is Hongxiuzhao. For many years, there has never been a sign outside the Sizhuyuan Courtyard, but everyone knows that this is the first sign of the brothel industry in Chang'an City and even the Tang Empire. It has the secret preferences of the late emperor and His Majesty and his wife, and a glorious past. Even if it is far away in the quiet neighborhood, its reputation is far away. Tonight's Red Sleeve Tip is as bright as usual. Tonight's Red Sleeve Tip is as romantic as ever. Tonight's Red Sleeve Tip is romantic in spring, Tonight's Red Sleeve Tip is singing and dancing to peace, Tonight's Red Sleeve Tip is no one to fall asleep, Tonight's Red Sleeve Tip... becomes a bit chaotic.
When the twenty young men and women of the academy either shyly bowed their heads or proudly rushed into the building, the rich business officials leaning against red and hugging green in the lobby, drinking, music and singing and dancing suddenly froze. After recognizing several of the students dressed in men, they sighed and dispersed quickly.
Chang'an City is indeed open, and it is not uncommon for women to dress up as men to visit brothels. It is not uncommon for fathers and sons to find a certain girl one after another, but it is still a bit embarrassing for two generations to appear in the same building at the same time. What is strange is that in such an awkward situation, the elders will always give in to the younger generations, which is like this.
Situ Yilan greeted her classmates and sat down. She saw her back slid out of the side door of the building, which looked a bit like her fourth uncle. She suppressed the smile in her heart, waved her sleeves and sat down, and called the manager in the building and asked, "I know there is no rule to book a room in the building, but we all sit in the front hall to see singing and dancing, right?"
The manager had already recognized the identity of this famous Chang'an girl, and did not dare to neglect her. He said with a bitter face: "Miss Situ...or are you still going to call you Master today? You will do whatever you say."
"You guy is just tactful." Situ Yilan's black eyes rolled, and she threw a golden leaf over and said, "Come on wine, fruit and food quickly. Today, there is a rich man who pays the bill, and then... I want Miss Lu Xue to accompany me. Last year, I came to your building. You said she entered the palace. Isn't it so coincidental today, right?"
The manager looked embarrassed and said with a smile: "I didn't go to the palace, but you also know that because His Majesty returned to hold a banquet and held a ceremony, the girls who sang and dance practiced hard, and Miss Lu Xue led the dance again, so everyone specially praised her for a month's leave. Whether she would like to come out now depends on her intention."
If you talk about Hongxiuzhao's top girl nowadays, Shuizhuer can naturally be considered one, but Lu Xue's status is somewhat different. She still occupies a leading dance position in the singing and dancing industry. I heard that she had been praised by the Queen in person. If she was unwilling to come out to have two drinks with the guests, I was afraid that no one would be able to do anything.
After all, Situ Yilan is just a girl. Curiosity is always the factor of drinking and having fun in brothels. She doesn't want to find girls who don't want to accompany them, while Miss Lu Xue is very different. So at this time, she can't help but feel a little worried when she hears that Miss Lu Xue is actually on vacation.
Ning Que lowered his head and followed his classmates into Hongxiuzhao, then dragged Chu Youxian to the most side. While quietly listening to the conversation between Situ Yilan and the manager, he was wondering while thinking about the important question of who to settle the bill tonight. After a moment, he looked at Chu Youxian and said sympathetically: "She said that there is a big rich man who pays the bill today. I'll see, you probably have to lose money again. Who told you to be a landlord and a big rich man in Chang'an City?"
Chu Youxian opened the folding fan with a silence and replied mockingly: "It's obvious that the rich man's surname is Ning tonight."
After saying this, he stood up and laughed loudly at the manager and said, "Hua Shao, you are blind. Look at who is sitting next to me. Why don't you shout out Lu Xue and Shui Zhuer as soon as possible."
Chapter completed!