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Suddenly there was a sound, but no one was seen, so I heard him say: "I will pay 300 taels of gold to buy them!"

The uproar suddenly overturned the roof, the bustard twisted the kerchief excitedly, and the crowd moved out of the way, and saw a young man in green clothes with wide sleeves walking out with his hands in his hands and smiling eyes, followed by a white school boy.

Stopping at the open space under the platform and three steps away from Zheng Yuanwai, Zhao Baiyu turned his face sideways: "Huh?"

Yan Bing scolded: "Why don't you entertain my master?!"

The guards in the building immediately moved the grand master's chair with nods and bowed their heads, brought good tea, respectfully invited Zhao Baiyu to sit down and taste the tea.The old bustard smiled wryly, asked her first and last name, then said auspicious words, and then confirmed whether she really offered three hundred gold, and after getting an affirmative answer, announced loudly that Zhao Baiyu was the highest bidder, and all the girls belonged to him.

As soon as the words came out, Zheng Yuanwai said with dark three white eyes: "Mother can see clearly before speaking. There is a limit of three sticks of incense, and the one with the highest price within the time limit will get it. If I remember correctly, but when the incense burns out, this Master Zhao just arrived?"

Seeing this, the bustard looked embarrassed.

Zheng Yuanwai's left and right servants took two steps forward to intimidate: "But you deliberately deceived my master to be single and weak?"

The most bullying dignitaries in Kyoto say that others bully them, but they can really turn black and white.But the old bustard didn't dare to say anything, so she quickly apologized with a flattering smile, she couldn't see the identity of Master Zhao, presumably he was a wealthy businessman who had just arrived in the capital, and he must be no match for the imperial concubine's nephew!

After hesitating for a moment, the bustard immediately announced that the girls belonged to Yuanwai Zheng.

Zheng You crossed his legs and stared at Zhao Baiyu: "Some people think that they can steal the limelight by sitting in the front of the finale. They don't know that there are rules, and rules are followed everywhere, especially at the feet of the emperor! Although Huajie and Liuxiang are There are low-level places, but there are also low-level rules, even if you are playing, you still have rules! No matter where you go, no matter how powerful or rich you are, you must abide by the rules!"

Zhao Baiyu wore a high bun, tied with a blue cloth scarf, and the rest of the scarf hung down to the back of his waist. The dress was simple and refreshing, which was particularly pleasing to the eye.At this time, his face is sideways, with smooth lines and fair complexion. His forehead is full, his nose bridge is straight, and the corners of his lips are curved, exuding an extremely warm and friendly affinity.

"Well said! You can't make a circle without rules. I absolutely agree with Xiongtai's point of view. Please keep it up. But this person, I still have to take it away."

Zheng You lowered his face.

Zhao Baiyu: "Yan Bing."

Yan Bing stepped forward and held up the incense burner: "Please look carefully—"

Everyone craned their necks to watch.

"See clearly? The three sticks of incense have not been burned out, and there are still two minutes left."

In ancient times, the third part was about one centimeter, and the length of the second part was almost invisible.

"Master Zheng, have you seen it? Our master is guarding against you, and told me to cut off the incense when he entered the door to bid for the price, so it is still within the time limit. Are you convinced? Are you still following the rules?"

Zheng You's eyes were bloodshot, and when everyone was frightened and thought that he was about to get angry, he suddenly clapped his hands and laughed loudly: "I, Zheng You, can afford it and let it go, the rules of playing are the most important things in my life! It's just a few singers, I'll leave it to you Why not!"

Zhao Baiyu nodded: "Thank you for letting me go."

Ordinary singers are just a lottery, and the real highlight lies in Li Yiru, a famous prostitute in Kyoto.When she was pushed onto the stage, there were still people asking for the price at first, but by the time of five hundred gold, there were very few, and by the time of thousand gold, only Zheng You and Zhao Baiyu were left.

By the time the price reached 3000 taels of gold, there was no sound in the arena.

Zheng You's face was livid, it was absurd to buy a prostitute for three thousand gold, if it wasn't for a big man who wanted it - but it would be really reconciled to get nothing tonight.

The left and right sides tried to persuade each other, firstly, the money they brought was not enough, secondly, it was not worth it, and thirdly, they were afraid that the admonishing officials would intervene in his absurd actions, which would implicate Zheng Guogong's mansion, the imperial concubine and the king of Qin. There are admonishers who can't see it, let alone leave a clue to be arrested at this time.

Even so, Zheng You still couldn't swallow his breath. He glared at Zhao Baiyu angrily, unable to hold back his face, and suddenly became murderous. Who doesn't he know the famous people in Kyoto?However, this surname Zhao is the face of Zhang Sheng. I am afraid that he is a small person, and even if he dies, he will not be able to cause a big storm.

He doesn't want to break the rules of having fun, but everyone present is staring at him, if he doesn't seem to lose tonight with this brat, what will the capital think of him tomorrow?Can the rich and rich playboy be the only one to look after him?

Don't look at him as a despised prodigal son who only knows how to eat, drink, prostitute and gamble all day long, but who doesn't love these four things in Kyoto?

The dandy also has dandy news channels and network management, eating, drinking, whoring and gambling is the fastest way to get money. Without his painstaking management these years, how can Zheng Guogong's mansion maintain its current glory?Can the imperial concubine and the king of Qin have the capital to fight the princelings?

Multiple reasons prevented Zheng You from coming to the stage, and Sanbai's eyes became bloodshot, making him look quite terrifying.

Yan Bing couldn't help swallowing, and asked in a low voice, "Should I go crazy and kill people?"

Zhao Baiyu looked at Zheng You's crazy expression, and guessed that he had taken Jinshi powder before he came.

The addictive effect and toxicity of that thing are both weak, so it has not been completely banned, but it is easy to lose control of emotions if you take too much. He walked down the steps comfortably.

"A slender beauty, a gentleman likes to be handsome. It's a good thing for the wind and the moon. Why bother to blush when you fight and hurt your peace? Gold and silver are vulgar things. Using these vulgar things to measure Lady Li is also a disgrace to the name of the oiran. I heard that Dongcheng Zheng Youshan Guanpu, especially Good at winning money. Why don't we gamble for a game, win or lose in a game, how about the beauties being the winners?"

The trend of gambling in the big scene has been repeatedly banned. Various gambling stalls can be seen in the streets and alleys, with big and small prizes. As far as the progress is concerned, relying on gambling to solve unsolvable problems is the best step. There is no shame in losing, and you will be cast aside if you don't admit it.

If you compete with others for money and skills, you will lose your life if you lose, but if you lose in gambling, you can at most say that your skills are not as good as others, admit the bet and admit defeat, and you are still a hero.

Therefore, Zheng You, who couldn't get off the stage, immediately eased his face, walked down the steps given by Zhao Baiyu comfortably, and proudly raised his chest when he mentioned his gambling skills. I don't think this person is so ugly anymore.

"It's easy to say!" Zheng You said, "Come on, bring up six coins!"

The so-called guanpu is gambling, and gambling is a kind of gambling. The gameplay is similar to modern dice games. Take six special dice and throw them front and back. The winner is the one with the same suit and color.

Zhao Baiyu: "Outsiders please first."

"Then I won't be polite." Zheng You took the money, swayed it from side to side, threw it up and down to catch it, his hand skills dazzled people, and then sprinkled it on the ground, saying from left to right: "Wu Chun!"

That is, the meaning of five heads can basically determine the winner.

Very few people can throw six heads, just like in modern times, it is impossible to throw multiple sixes at the same time if there is no manipulation of dice and color cups, and without counterpart training.

Zheng You was proud and complacent: "Accept."

He already regards Li Niangzi as something in his pocket.

Everyone sighed, Li Yiru pursed her lips, her face paled.

"I haven't played yet."

"Is it still necessary?"

"Try it."

"Hahaha... try it."

"Outside the staff, I will borrow some money from you."

"Take it!"

Zhao Baiyu took too much money, unlike Zheng You who used a bunch of tricks, just tossed it casually, and heard a jingle to the ground without even a pause. Everyone couldn't help holding their breath, looking at the ground with their heads, and saw Zheng You left and right. The servant stepped forward to take a look and exclaimed, "Liu Chun!"

Zheng You was so shocked that he left his seat, and looked closely, the six coins were all positive!

A sense of admiration arises spontaneously, he Zheng You disrespects ghosts and gods and disrespects heaven and earth, and has admired people with excellent gambling skills all his life.At the moment, not only is he willing to give up Li Yiru, but he also intends to make friends with Zhao Baiyu. In addition to tricking out his superb gambling skills, he also takes a fancy to his generous shots, and even handed out invitations to kill him in the suburbs a few days later.

"It's a good banquet." Zheng nodded his greetings, and cupped his hands in the direction of the imperial city: "All the nobles will come, and just getting to know anyone is enough for you to have a good future in the capital."

Zhao Baiyu readily accepted the invitation and asked, "Brother, can you tell me who will be honored?"

Zheng You said in a low voice: "Goro, oh, Shiro is now the head of the Zaizhi family. Have you heard of it? If you haven't heard of it, forget it. In short, he is a noble person that you can't reach. Do you know Donggong? Do you know King Qin? Both Shiro's friend and classmate, a real nobleman!"

Zhao Baiyu was apprehensive and apprehensive, and he was very grateful: "I have been treated with great kindness by the staff. If Zhao can make friends with noble people and make it to the top, he will definitely come to reward me!"

What Zheng You wanted was the 'reward' from the merchant surnamed Zhao.

Just when Zheng You wanted to further exchange gambling skills, a servant rushed over and whispered something in his ear, Zheng You's expression changed, and he said goodbye in a hurry.

As soon as the main event was over, the crowd dispersed quickly.

After exchanging the girls' deeds of sale with Zhao Baiyu's banknotes, the old bustard left contentedly.

Yan Bing whispered to Zhao Baiyu's left side: "Wulang, you have a pair of devil's hands, they are superb."

Zhao Baiyu moved his lips: "Your brother, I am the patriarch of gambling."

I think back then he won the money to buy Yanbing by setting up a stall outside and gambling with others. Later, he also helped Mammy buy medicine, helped Wei Bo repay the ransom money, and the living expenses of these years all depended on him in disguise. After getting into the gambling stalls and earning back, they didn't stop gambling until they had a legitimate livelihood.

Zheng You's gambling skills are indeed great, but is it as good as the gambling skills he honed in the three religions and nine streams?

Zhao Baiyu told Yanbing: "Take all the girls into the carriage, and find a place to settle down."

Yan Bing had cleverly called several carriages early on, let the singers get in, and then the two followed the carriages and left.

As soon as they left, the windows of the private room upstairs were closed.

"That's Zhao Shilang, the son of Princess Changping. He has always been unpopular, mediocre and incompetent. It is said that he is narrow-minded and good at flattering people. He can't be compared with Zhao Wulang. Because of your temporary intention, Zhao Zaizhi made Zhao Silang and Li Daitao stiff. She is now your 'fiancée' given to you by His Majesty."

Calling a man the lord's 'fiancée' felt awkward to regard her as the future mistress. The adjutant frowned, and took out the bank note in his palm despite the strange feeling: "This bank note is the money that Zhao Silang bought the singer just now. It is the same as the bank note number given by someone who carried a large amount of gold and silver out of the county palace some time ago and deposited them in the silver bank. After investigation, that batch of gold and silver was just a dowry gift carried out from the county palace. General, Zhao Silang sent you As a bride price, I bought twenty singing girls, including famous courtesans from Kyoto!"

The adjutant hated prostitutes the most, and couldn't help but said: "This kind of person will become a big trouble when entering the mansion. Why don't you just report it to the Chui Gong Palace, Your Majesty will definitely favor you!"

Huo Jingtang fiddled with the Buddhist beads bracelet on his right wrist, smiled, his reaction was not as big as that of the adjutant, and he could be said to be very calm: "What's his name?"

"Zhao Baiyu, no words."

"I remember nineteen this year?"

"Yes." The adjutant looked at his expression and was uncertain about his attitude. He speculated, "If someone really wants to enter the mansion, it is better to send someone to teach him the rules now. At least... At least it can't be a prostitute."

Huo Jingtang: "Follow them and have a look."

Adjutant: "Do you want your subordinates to teach you a lesson?"

Huo Jingtang: "No, follow." He smiled, "If he keeps the showgirls that night, or plans to keep all of them to do some beautiful things, you can snatch them all back."

"Snatch, snatch who?"

Huo Jingtang ignored him and remained silent.

adjutant:"……"

It's over, the self-sufficient general wants to rob the singer, or grab it back from the 'fiancée' without spending money, grab twenty of them at once, isn't it really suffocating these years?

***

Zhao Baiyu arranged the singing girls in the empty house that he had run before, and gave them the deed of sale and a hundred taels of silver. After finishing everything, he said to Bing, "Go home."

"Master Zhao, please stay."

Li Yiru brought the girls to Zhao Baiyu, knelt on the ground, and slammed their foreheads on the ground: "Thank you benefactor for saving your life."

"Don't thank me, get up."

Zhao Baiyu was in a complicated mood. In modern times, the singers would all be victims. The bustard and Zheng You who forced her into prostitution should be shot. Even he who participated in the business was also guilty.

"The deed of sale is up to you. You can go wherever you want with the money. There is really nowhere to go. If you want to live in this house, you can live in it."

"My benefactor, I don't thank you for your kindness. If there is any need for Yiru in the future, I will go through fire and water." Li Yiru took a wooden box from the maid's hand: "There is no way to repay a life-saving grace. I hope my benefactor will accept this small gift." .”

Opening the wooden box, there was a fist-sized block of mahogany with a smell inside, and a crystal clear dark blue glass hairpin beside it.

At that time, everyone wore glazed hairpins, which were not as rare as in the previous dynasty, but they were not rare, but the color scheme was like a clear sky after rain, which was different from ordinary glazed hairpins.The red block next to it, I can't tell what it is, maybe it's not Fanpin.

Zhao Baiyu thought for a while, but didn't refuse: "I'll keep it for you first, and if you want to take it back one day, just come to me."

Don't expect to repay favors, and don't want to take what others like.

Li Yiru admired the character of the Shao Yin of the Kyoto Prefecture in front of him even more, he was really honest and upright.

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Adjutant: Mistress?awkward.