Chapter 1, Liu Lake Fang Family
Upon hearing this, Miss Qingmeng was immediately taken aback
And in the hall below, countless cheers erupted, as if they were about to overturn this small rooftop.
Within the entire grand hall, upon hearing the name of Young Master Fangcun, there was an immediate silence.
He only vaguely felt that something was amiss. Although this young man in a white robe, like others, bowed upon hearing his identity, it was merely a formality. He did not show the slightest hint of being timid or fearful, which made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Fortunately, He Zhenzhang was not reprimanded by the second young master of that faction; instead, the latter smiled warmly.
... ...
Then I can rest assured
He returned a bow in accordance with etiquette and repeatedly said, "No problem!"
With a deep bow, he politely said: "So it is a senior from the Bai Xiang Academy, my apologies for the rudeness!"
At that moment, a young and handsome servant emerged from behind him, smiling as he spoke: "Old lady, please listen carefully, our young master is talking about gold!"
You truly, upon our first meeting, made a joke of me
The handsome young gentleman in the white robe picked up the golden hairpin and looked up with a smiling expression
The young lady Qingmeng shot him a soft glare, then lowered her head and fell silent
The young lady of Qingmeng blushed with anger, lightly struck him once, and began to pout.
I offer one hundred taels, wishing to hear Miss Xiao Qing Meng play a tune on the guqin.
Amidst the clamor, a sudden shout rang out, instantly bringing a momentary silence to the entire hall
What do we have to compare with others?
Curiously asked: "What are third and fourth tier cities?"
That young master Fang Er gently sniffed the hairpin in front of his nose, instantly receiving a round of applause from the audience. He then beamed with joy, inserted the hairpin into his lapel, and smiled as he bowed to the guests in the hall, simultaneously calling out: "Old lady, bring another jar of fine wine to each table for the friends in the building. Today's encounter is a matter of fate, and all the expenses shall be recorded under my name, Fang Er!"
Is it that wayward son
Faintly heard, it seems there are the four characters "Liu Hu Fang Jia"
A slight commotion arose around.
But just at that moment, someone beside him tugged at He Zhenzhi's robe and quietly whispered in his ear
The scholar of the academy proudly straightened his chest and said: "My surname is He, my given name is Zhenzhang, and I come from the Baixiang Academy"
In the city of Liu Lake, an ordinary young lady is worth merely two or three taels, and even the most popular ones can be settled for just a few dozen taels. However, now, gazing at the young lady Xiao Qingmeng on the second floor, the guests seem to be increasingly excited, with each one calling out higher and higher prices, offering sweet words, whether it be to bestow tea, play the zither, or even calling for Miss Xiao Qingmeng to ride and display her charm.
"So what if we meet again?"
The young girl Qingmeng no longer played the zither, but instead moved across the floor, gently crawling to his front
As the whirling and clamorous sounds erupted, it is unknown how many people turned their heads, all glaring angrily towards the outside of the building
... ...
Young Master Fang Er, brimming with joy, called out for someone to quickly bring paper and pen, his face filled with gratitude
Well, it is said that this Miss Qingmeng is the most outstanding in the city in recent years, and today I have seen her...
... ...
When it comes to the young lady Qingmeng, she is truly a unique gem of Liuhu City. According to legend, she originally hailed from a prestigious family, but due to her family's decline, she entered the world of entertainment. However, despite being immersed in the mundane, she remained true to her aspirations. She excels in singing, playing instruments, and performing arts... She is proficient in the four arts: qin (stringed instrument), chess, calligraphy, and painting, and her small script in the style of celestial beings is particularly elegant and exquisite. The scriptures she wrote previously have even garnered praise from several nobles in the city.
Young Master Fang Er pushed her away and took out a scroll of scriptures from his bosom, placing it on the table. He smiled and said, "Copy this 'Book of Documents' ten times for me, not a single character can be wrong, and it must all be in proper small regular script. You must finish it before tomorrow morning..."
He Zhenzhang instinctively puffed out his chest, his expression somewhat proud
The young lady of Qingmeng blushed deeply, and after a moment, she gently nodded and said, "Fool, is there still a need to ask this clearly?"
A more important reason is that Miss Xiao Qingmeng has now reached an age suitable for overnight stays, and who wouldn't want to be the first to seize this opportunity
The second young master of the Fang family has been accustomed to a life of luxury since childhood, where even wiping oneself with silver is considered too rough; only gold will do. When he buys steamed buns, he purchases three baskets at once: one to taste himself, one to play with the dogs, and one to give to the poor. This is the norm everywhere; not to mention this small town of Liuhu City, even among the noble young masters of Qingjiang Prefecture, there are hardly any who can compare to him.
Do you think that having a little money gives you the right to do as you please
Young Master Fang Er smiled and said again
The more one shouts, the livelier it becomes
He Zhenzhang's expression suddenly turned somewhat unpleasant, standing there, unable to stand or sit, unable to speak, his expression shifting between light and dark. After a long while, he finally spoke in a heavy tone: "So it is Young Master Fang Cunfang Er, I have been rude and abrupt, I hope you will not take offense..."
Do not say that you are merely a humble student of the academy; even if the esteemed elder of the academy were to arrive, or the lord of Liuhu City were to come, upon encountering the second young master of the Fang family, they would likely retreat in deference... allowing this charming and lovely young lady to be escorted out...
At this moment, a golden hairpin was suddenly thrown down from the second floor, landing right at the feet of Young Master Fang Er, gleaming brightly.
Just like you!
The old madam on the balcony grinned, revealing her yellowed teeth, and said in a delicate voice: "You have the final say..."
Whether they are the students of Liuhu Baixiang Academy, the scions of wealthy families, or the wandering heroes of the rivers and lakes, individuals who originally belonged to different strata and statuses, and followed their own paths, are now gathered together under the same pavilion. Moreover, they all share the same expression, a mix of excitement and ostentation, waving banknotes in their hands, with some even bringing entire boxes of silver.
In this building, there are always some brash young individuals who think that having a bit of money allows them to act recklessly
It is well known that the city guard of Liuhu City has the surname Bai, but the entire Liuhu City is actually under the surname Fang
Young Master Fang Er looked at her with a smile and suddenly said, "Today I spent money, so I can do anything, right?"
Even the madam on the second floor showed a displeased expression
In this establishment, there were also quite a few guests. Upon hearing the name of Young Master Fang Er, they immediately thought of a certain individual. When they focused their gaze and looked over a few times, they were so astonished that their eyes nearly popped out. They hurriedly straightened their posture, craned their necks, and peered over.
In the exquisite cottage of the backyard, with the river behind and a garden in front, a table is adorned with fine wine and rare fruits. Before him sits a beautiful woman, shy in demeanor, her delicate fingers caressing the guqin. At this moment, Young Master Fang Er is leaning on the desk, resting his chin on his hand, gazing at the charming yet slightly innocent Qingmeng girl before him, whose eyes sparkle and whose waist is slender, with a hint of snow-white at her chest. She smiles gently and speaks slowly.
As the lights begin to glow, in the era of the Great Xia Dynasty, in Qingjiang County, Liuhu City, at the kiln
The golden hairpin was sent to someone, indicating that Miss Qingmeng has intentions.
It was just that delicate and fragile body, yet it gently leaned towards him, almost lying in his embrace
Then he stepped forward and walked into the hall, smiling as he looked up towards the second floor
My son has offered three hundred taels for Miss Qingmeng to accompany him for one night
There is no way around it; who could have imagined that a remarkable great alchemist would emerge from their family
Wow ... ...
A gasp of cold air suddenly filled the hall
The Bai Xiang Academy is an institution dedicated to training Qi Refiners for the Great Xia Immortal Palace. Anyone who emerges from it is at least someone who understands the profound laws of the divine and possesses great supernatural abilities. Such individuals cannot be measured by mere wealth; how could an ordinary person possibly provoke such beings?
Three hundred taels of gold, is this reasonable
Clearing my throat slightly, I prepared to reprimand the other party a few more times
Congratulations to Young Master Fang Er
If one is fortunate enough to enter the chamber, not only will one feel comfortable, but the entire Liu Lake City will likely envy oneself
These wealthy gentry or scions of noble families can only act tyrannically in Liuhu City
The madam upstairs looked at the young man who had entered the building, and was momentarily taken aback. She quickly rubbed her eyes, and upon a closer look, she was immediately flustered. Waving her handkerchief, she came down from the second floor: "I wondered who it was; it turns out to be Young Master Fang Er..."
The gaze beneath the umbrella extends outward, exuding a natural grace, while the noise from within the building gradually quiets down
The reason is quite simple; the courtesan Miss Qingmeng from Liuyue Tower has come out to meet people today
... ...
"No one should compete with me, I will offer 200 taels, and I wish to invite Miss Xiao Qingmeng to accompany me on a boat ride..."
Some recognized him, while others did not. After the initial shock, some became so angry that their faces turned red. He resembled a scholar from the Bai Xiang Academy, who could not tolerate those who flaunted their wealth. He indignantly lifted his garment and scolded, "Without rules, there can be no order. We are all here to invite the Fairy of Qingmeng. You have arrived late, yet you dare to seize the spotlight with just a few taels of silver..."
Just a moment ago, they were filled with passionate arguments, yet at this moment, it all seems taken for granted, with each person merely cheering and applauding.
The little green dream fairy on the second floor, her white veil covering half of her face, cast a subtle glance, and the hall below immediately became even more frenzied
The young man in the white robe looked up at him and smiled, saying, "May I ask how this esteemed gentleman is addressed?"
Quickly summon Miss Qingmeng out
I ask you, is anything acceptable?
You call out to me, full of enthusiasm and impatience
... ...
However, unexpectedly, the young man in the white robe listened and simply smiled broadly.
Ah, this brother, you have gone too far in your actions
With a thud on the table in front of him, he began to shout at the old madam above.
I offer eighty taels and wish to request a cup of tea from the young lady Xiao Qing Meng.
Ah...
Before the angry shouts of the crowd could be heard, and before the words of the madam were finished, the intricately carved wooden door of the building was pushed open. A young gentleman dressed in a white robe stepped inside. Outside, a fine drizzle was falling, and he held an old black umbrella, obscuring his features. All that could be seen was his tall stature and an air of nobility, with several exquisite jade pendants tied around his waist, which were quite remarkable.
Where did such a fanatic come from, to be so vulgar?
Oh dear, this guest has arrived late. Moreover, our Qingmeng girl is not evaluated based on the amount of silver...
Upon witnessing this scene, everyone in the hall reacted and shouted in approval
In a vibrant display of colorful lanterns, the largest fireworks venue in Liuhu City is already bustling with extraordinary activity
One or two taels of gold can be exchanged for ten taels of silver, so these three hundred taels of gold would amount to... three thousand taels of silver
... ...
It turns out that the second son of the Liu family from Liu Lake has arrived, so what more is there to say
My dear mother
Young Master Fang Er chuckled: "It's nothing much, in my previous life it would have been considered a third or fourth tier..."
However, the young master of the Fang family has gone to Chaoge, where he can also act with impunity and dominance
Young Master Fang Er, you are most courteous
Haha, you are too kind, thank you all for your support and for giving me face
Regardless of whether they were about to watch a joke, scold, jeer, or show off their financial strength, everyone suddenly became quiet.
Everyone is thinking about wanting to spend a night with Miss Xiao Qingmeng, but no one is directly saying it