Chapter 28: Is there also a script for Dou E’s Injustice?
Chapter 28: Is there also a script for Dou E’s Injustice?
The servant who led the way seemed to be used to it. He smiled and whispered, "Please come in, sir."
Pei Yuanchun is a rookie.
Led by the servant, he walked towards the tables and chairs on both sides while peeking.
Some dried fruit snacks had been placed on several empty tables in advance. Cheng Leixiang took a quick look and had an idea in mind, so he didn't care about the cost of the seat.
The servant led Pei Yuan to a seat closer to the stage and saw that the guests had no objection. He reminded them, "Each plate of these snacks costs two coins. Guests can order according to their ability."
Pei Yuan knew that this was probably the cost of the booth.
There are four or five discs close to the stage, and two or one disc a little further away.
Although the price of prostitution in this era is not affordable, it does not completely deny ordinary people opportunities.
The stories in novels about prostitutes in Kaifeng asking for thousands or tens of thousands of taels of silver are too far-fetched.
There is a famous story in Feng Menglong's "Stories to Awaken the World" in the Ming Dynasty, called "The Oil Seller Monopolizes the Oiran".
It contains a relatively straightforward account of the prices in the Ming Dynasty.
The price for the first time the courtesan Wang Meiniang was raped after she got drunk was three hundred taels of silver, and the price after that was ten taels of silver per night.
You should know that the courtesan Wang Meiniang is the number one courtesan in Hangzhou and a top star.
This price is of great reference value.
What is Suhang's status in the brothel world? Which of the ordinary brothel girls can challenge the No. 1 girl in Hangzhou?
Moreover, people in the Ming Dynasty were relatively simple. They spent money out of sincerity, which could not be satisfied with just a simple "thank you, brother".
These ten taels of silver are not calculated per time, but the price for the whole night.
For example, the oil seller Qin Zhong has long admired the goddess Wang Meiniang, so he silently swore to the goddess in his heart.
——"Xiao Mei, I must sell gas to save money to have sex with you!"
So the oil seller saved money for more than a year and got the chance to have sex with the girl.
The ten taels of silver were spent with great sincerity, and in addition there were also drinks, food and a large fruit plate.
In the future, if you, a young man who walks around the streets and saves money for more than a year, want to sleep with the most beautiful woman in Hangzhou, you can dream on!
Therefore, Cheng Leixiang, who had just made a fortune of hundreds of taels, was very arrogant and disdained the price of the booth of just over one tael.
The price is here. As long as it is not the prostitute's first time, you can get it for less than ten taels of silver.
Pei Yuan sat dazed in the front seat, admiring the literary and artistic works of this era.
He never dared to imagine that there would be a script of "The Injustice of Dou E" in this era.
The county magistrate on the stage, dressed as a man, was trying Dou E's case.
Dou E responded shyly.
After a while, a guest called the brothel's servant over, gave him a few quiet instructions, and then walked into the back hall.
Then, the servant of the brothel walked onto the stage, bowed to all directions as a gesture of greeting, and then, without untying the girl, he lifted her up and led her to the back hall as before.
The audience seemed accustomed to it and burst into laughter.
Soon, another beautiful girl came on stage, blushed, took off her top, and was slowly tied up with thin ropes. She replaced the previous woman and continued the play slowly.
Pei Yuan was so annoyed that he was almost numb.
People in this era really enjoy themselves.
Not only are there fan fiction books for popular dramas, but you can also pay to experience the scenes directly.
Judging from the scene where the county magistrate dressed up as a man during the trial, it is possible that some righteous people would restore order and drag the county magistrate to the back hall and severely whip him. The seats where Pei Yuan and the other three were sitting were at the front, and the scene of the girl removing her clothes and tying the thin rope was very clear.
The new girl is young and a little timid, and the little rabbit is also ignorant, with distinct colors.
While being tied up, he bit his lips and looked towards the tables in the front row for help.
Before the new girl was tied up, a customer asked to interrogate her separately.
Then a servant came onto the stage, bowed again, and then another person took his place.
This time the woman's eyebrows and eyes are very charming, and her heart is drooping.
The county magistrate refused to let him off easily, and called the guests to come forward and whip him gently with a soft whip.
Listening to the charming voice that sounded like crying and complaining, and watching the light shaking and dodging that made it even more obvious, the three of them couldn't help but sigh inwardly that the two ounces of silver were worth it.
But Pei Yuan had never seen such a fancy move before, and was a little at a loss for a moment.
If I were to discuss the performance form of Xia Yuan drama with the two small flags, I would always feel a little awkward.
He ate peanuts silently, thinking it would be better for each of him to embrace a beauty and go to the side room to play with her slowly.
Watching this play only adds to my troubles.
Seeing that Pei Yuan didn't say anything and didn't indicate that he was going to take the beauty on the stage away, Cheng Leixiang immediately asked, "Where were you doing business before you came to the Zhenxie Qianhu Office?"
Pei Yuan looked at the charming Dou E crying and complaining about her grievances on the stage, feeling a little thirsty. He took a sip of tea as a cover-up, and then said, "I was lucky enough to win the first place in the martial arts examination, so I work in the East Factory."
When Chen Toutie heard this, he almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
Sir, could you please not mention your first place in the martial arts examination?
If you hadn't been pinned down in the bushes and ridden upon by Mei Qinniang, why would I have been sent back to the Northern Pacification Office?
Cheng Leixiang, however, did not understand the threat and flattered him, "Your Excellency has a decent background and is more trusted by the court than those of us who were recruited here. You will definitely have a bright future."
Pei Yuan hummed twice. Seeing Chen Toutie beside him, he felt a little embarrassed.
He simply changed the subject, "You can recognize Xue Songqi's moves at a glance, and your experience in the martial arts world is more profound than I thought. A person like you can shine no matter where you are. Why did you run back to the capital halfway?"
Cheng Leixiang's face was half red and half white. "I was young and ignorant at the beginning, and I went astray. Now that I think about it, I feel relieved."
Pei Yuan looked away from the stage and said with a smile, "Why not tell us about it? It will also give us more information about the martial arts world."
Cheng Leixiang hesitated for a moment before saying, "When I was in Huashan Sect, I was quite successful. I also met many heroes from the north with my master. Later, I don't know how, my family background was discovered, so some unpleasant things were said about me in the martial arts world."
Pei Yuan understood that they were nothing more than the court's lackeys.
Cheng Leixiang added, "Master is pretty good to me, and Master's wife treats me like her own son, but this world can't tolerate me."
Pei Yuan inexplicably felt very involved, so he asked out of the blue, "Do you have a junior sister?"
"Huh? What is the adult talking about?" Cheng Leixiang widened his eyes, then his gaze avoided a little.
Pei Yuan felt that the atmosphere was right and his sense of immersion was getting stronger.
So he asked again, "Is it because a junior fellow apprentice joined the sect later, and he suddenly became very close to your junior sister?"
Cheng Leixiang seemed to have his deepest secret revealed, and his face suddenly became embarrassed.
Pei Yuan was secretly happy and asked, "Can't you let it go?"
Cheng Leixiang finished his drink and remained silent.
(End of this chapter)