Chongzhen's online shopping system

Chapter 172

morning of the second day

Zhou Kui got up under the second waitress.

Except for a little soreness in the waist and knees, the spirit is still very good.

There was already a butler waiting outside, who greeted Zhou Kui as soon as he went out.

"Master of the country, little Xiao Wu. Our master said that today he will arrange for the father-in-law to go boating on Baobao Lake outside the city to enjoy the spring scenery. But I am afraid that he will not be able to accompany you today. He will hold a banquet in honor of the father-in-law in the evening. , Then I will apologize to the father-in-law! The father-in-law will come with me, and I will take you to have breakfast first."

Zhou Kui was a little unhappy when he heard that he was a guest and was thrown away.But considering the other party's thoughtful arrangements, there must be something really urgent.

Thinking of this, he walked forward, and under the guidance of Xiao Wudao bowed down to the place where he had breakfast.

This is a pavilion.

It was too late yesterday, so I couldn't see it clearly.On the way here, Zhou Kui really opened his eyes.Judging from the side wall, the garden is not big, about seven or eight mu at most.Perhaps because of the small footprint, the design of the whole garden is compact and not crowded. All the pavilions and pavilions in the garden are facing the water, and there is water everywhere in the whole garden, which is known for its exquisiteness.

Although the whole garden does not have the majestic atmosphere of the northern mansion, it has a graceful atmosphere, which makes Zhou Kui very fond of it.

There are many kinds of breakfast, but the quantity is not much.

Crab roe buns, three-sided buns, shrimp roe dumpling noodles, emerald siu mai, shrimp oil end and other delicacies are served in the blue and white dishes of Jingdezhen's top folk kiln, which makes people's index fingers move.

Zhou Kui took a bite here and a spoonful there, giving full play to the excellent quality of the rain and dew. The last thing he ate was a round belly, and he put down the chopsticks and spoon in his hand when he couldn't eat more.

After eating breakfast, Xiao Wu ordered someone to serve Pu'er tea for digestion. He looked at the fish swimming in the pond outside the courtyard, listened to the beautiful music played by the musician on the guzheng, and sat in silence while drinking tea.

After a long time, Zhou Kui came back to his senses.

This is life.

Yangzhou is much warmer than Beijing. If you want to drink tea in a pavilion outside in Beijing in the spring, you have to freeze it.

"Housekeeper Xiao, aren't we going to guarantee the boating on the lake?"

"Of course, arrangements have been made for the father-in-law, and you can go there at any time."

"Then let's set off now." Zhou Kui looked at the bright sunshine and said expectantly.

"The father-in-law of the country will come with the younger one."

Zhou Kui followed Xiao Wu out of the garden again, got into a carriage and drove out of the city.

Baobao Lake is located in the northwest suburb of Yangzhou City. Later generations will have another name: Slender West Lake.

At this time, the Slender West Lake has not undergone a series of development and expansion, and there are not many scenic spots, but the advantage is that there are few traces of artificial carving.But 24 bridges already exist.

Du Mu, a great poet in the Tang Dynasty, once mentioned the name of 24 bridges in his poem "To Judge Han Chuo of Yangzhou".

"On a moonlit night at the 24th bridge, where can the jade man teach me how to play the flute?"

There are two theories about the origin of the name of the 24 Bridge.

One is that there are 24 bridges on the lake itself, and the name of the twenty-four is originally called twenty-four.

But what it's called is not important to Zhou Kui, he also listened absent-mindedly to Xiao Wu's explanation.

He was attracted by a building boat on the shore.

At this time, the building boats are divided into three big, medium and small ones, the number one is the song banquet, and the song girl.The second number is loaded with calligraphy and painting, and the smaller number is Tibetan beauty.Now docked on the shore is the large building boat.There are more than a dozen women holding various musical instruments on the bow, sitting or standing, looking towards the shore from time to time.

"My father-in-law, please board the ship. The younger ones will not go. I will pick you up later when the weather gets dark."

"Okay! You go about your business."

"Master Guo, everyone on the boat is very obedient. I wish the Master the best of luck!"

After Xiao Wu finished speaking, he withdrew.

But Zhou Kui's eyes lit up.

"Zhou Xiaoqi, come aboard with Ben Bo." Zhou Kui sent an invitation to Yipang Zhou.Because of Zhou's duty, he had to go, so he boarded the ship together.

Xiao Wu left the shore and returned to the Xiao Mansion in the city.He reported his arrangement to Xiao Quan.

"The rumors are true, Zhou Kui is indeed a money-grubbing and lustful person." Xiao Quan said with a sneer after hearing this. "However, luck is good. From a fortune-teller swindling on the street to become the head of the country in one step. It's really impossible not to confess him."

"The master didn't see it. Zhou Kui looked like he had never seen anything that day. He looked like he had never seen the world. It was ridiculous."

"That's natural. You don't want to think about the fact that His Majesty the Emperor has only been on the throne for a few years, and what kind of knowledge he can gain once he gets rich. But that's fine, as long as we can hold him and make money."

"What the master said is very true."

And Zhou Hao and Zhou Kui boarded the boat together, and they were stunned.

There are four women with good looks and seductive figures in the cabin.This did not surprise him.

But what was surprising was that although the weather was getting warmer at this time, it was still a bit chilly, and the four women were only wearing tulle, and everything was clearly visible between the movements.

What was even more frightening was that as soon as several women saw the two of them boarding the boat, they surrounded them with smiles and welcomed them into the cabin.

As soon as you enter the cabin, you are really in two worlds with the outside world.Perhaps the stove was turned on, and the temperature in the cabin was much higher than outside.

Isn't this about taking off your clothes?

Zhou Hao had never experienced such a beautiful scene, he stiffly pushed away the woman beside him, walked out, and stood on the bow.

Seeing this, Zhou Kui laughed and did not stop him, and undressed under the service of several women.

He knew why Xiao Quan avoided seeing him today, if he was there, he really couldn't let go.

The week number outside is like a piece of wood, don't these four women in front of him let him play with them?Thinking about it, Zhou Kui's hands became restless.The musicians outside also played music, and the boats began to sail towards the center of the lake.

Lunch was eaten on the boat, mandarin fish, perch, river prawns and other river fish were fed to the mouth by the woman beside him.Accompanied by good wine, Zhou Kui had a great time eating.

It was not until evening, when the setting sun gradually slanted, that the boat sailed slowly towards the shore.

Qiao also looked at it, and Xiao also blew it.Zhou Kui was very satisfied.

To his surprise, Xiao Quan was already waiting on the shore.

After all, the mouth of the eater is soft, and the legs of the playful are soft.Zhou Kui has no intention of showing off now.

"Why did Xiao Yuanwai come in person?"

"There were some emergencies today, so I couldn't accompany the Grand Master on the lake tour. I prepared a little wine at the house, invited a few close friends, and formally greeted the Grand Master. I also hope that the Grand Master will show respect."

"Hahaha, since Xiao Yuanwai invited you kindly, Uncle Ben has no reason not to go."

The two smiled and held hands, and entered the city together in a carriage.

Today's banquet was held in the Xiao Mansion, which was much larger than the place where Zhou Kui stayed, but it was still elegant.

When Zhou Kui arrived, there were already more than a dozen people waiting at the table.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone surrounded Zhou Kui and came to the first seat.

Today's banquet is more luxurious than yesterday, and the dishes are more abundant.Under the flattery and flattery of a group of businessmen, Zhou Kui soon became drunk.Gradually, she became unrestrained, and Jing began to hold everyone's hands and show them palm reading.

Xiao Quanmu looked at all this with a smile, but felt even more contemptuous in his heart.

Finally, the noisy feast is over.

Xiao Quan helped Zhou Kui to a side hall, and there were three people who were closest to him at the table.Both are the most powerful big salt merchants in Yangzhou.

"Master of the country, Yangzhou is small and not as good as Beijing. If there is any lack of hospitality, please don't blame the master." After taking a sip of sober tea, Xiao Quan spoke to Zhou Kui with a smile.

Zhou Kui's face was flushed at this moment, his eyes were slightly squinted, he waved his hands after listening to Xiao Quan's words and said:

"What are you talking about? They are all our own people. There is no such thing as thoughtful or not. Benbo is very satisfied."

"That's good. I really don't understand one fact, so I ask my uncle to help me."

"Tell me."

"With the honorable status of the father-in-law, why would you suddenly want to enter the business of selling salt?"

"Hey, don't mention it. You all only see that the father-in-law seems to be very prosperous. In fact, he has worked hard. You really don't know. Is the capital a good place to stay? I'm not afraid of your jokes. I am originally a street fortune teller. Not to mention being able to save money, it's not easy to even have enough to eat. He doesn't have any family property. He looks like an uncle at the moment, but in fact, he can't even make ends meet with his small salary.

Let me tell you, who doesn't want to live a life of luxury and luxury?Of course I want it too!I have been thinking about selling salt for a long time.I finally managed to talk it through, and the Queen helped me to open up all the joints. If anyone blocks my way to make money, I will kill him.I won't give up until his family is ruined and everyone is killed! "

Zhou Kui's saliva splashed, and he became more and more excited.Suddenly, seeing the embarrassing expressions of several people in the hall, they laughed again.

"I'm not talking about you. Hey! Drink too much, drink too much!"

(End of this chapter)