Yamafu Military Affairs

Chapter 285 Oiran
Chaoyun Pavilion is the most famous building in Jiangnan.

Well, brothel.

It's just a high-end entertainment venue where people mainly watch performances by singing girls and dancers.

According to what Liu Gengyang said before, Qin Huai's original lover Shi Xiaoxiao, who was good at singing and dancing and well versed in poetry, was the most beautiful girl here.

Originally, Qin Huai thought that he was just one of the many suitors of Master Xiaoxiao and didn't take it seriously. It was not until he passed through the beast-ringed red door and entered the colorful building that he realized how wrong he was.

"Oh, Master Hui is here, and Master Tiger, Master Tiger hasn't been here for a while, Xiao Xiao has been missing you~"

The madam who was listening to the female musicians in the hall saw Liu Gengyang's unique plump figure in Lin'an Prefecture. She immediately winked at the maid in green skirt who was serving beside her, and then stood up to greet him with a smile on her face.

"It's the Spiritual Chef Competition period recently, and Hu Zi is busy. Why don't you wait until this period is over before you take a look? Let's not talk about this for now. Mother Li, is Zuixiao Pavilion still vacant?"

"Master Hui, it's such a coincidence that Zuixiao Pavilion has been reserved by the boss, saying that they have distinguished guests, but Lingyunjian is still reserved."

"Then Lingyunjian, two more jars of [Rose Dew] and [Liuxiang], and one serving of the signature dish. You can arrange the four parts and thirteen colors as you like."

Liu Gengyang didn't care about these details and led Qin Huai and the other two up the stairs.

The spacious hall on the first floor of Chaoyun Pavilion and the second floor are designed in a split-level style. Inside the compartments hung with gold-threaded bead curtains, there are many courtesans playing the piano, composing music, and singing on various musical instruments.

Further up are two floors of elegant rooms reserved for rich children to eat, drink and have fun, and for scholars to play chess and discuss scriptures. The one Qin Huai and his friends wanted to go to was the "Lingyun Room", an upper room on the fourth floor that took up nearly half of the space.

As for the top two floors, they are the most important source of income for Chaoyun Pavilion. Inside the compartments covered with thin and soft silk quilts, there are many prostitutes with various skills and charming manners.

Beauty, courtesan, confidant, noble person.
The beautiful but cold-tempered iceberg beauty; the hot girl next door with tender features; the mature and charming enchantress with very tempting words.
Hearing Liu Gengyang's somewhat obscene and mischievous tone, Qin Huai's face was as calm as a lake. After opening the door of the private room, he sat down at the round table with a majestic posture, broke off a small piece of [Dragon and Phoenix Tuan], and took the initiative to make tea.

Just as Cha Xiaodao was touching and looking left and right, and estimating how much these copper furnaces, ice mirrors and landscape paintings were worth with Ding Ru.

Suddenly, there was a gentle knock on the door made of golden nanmu wood.

"Sir, the music you requested is here."

"come in."

Hearing this, a lady in a green shirt and skirt led a group of dancers and singers in, and directed the accompanying Guigong to place the sheng, flute, pipa and other musical instruments on the dance floor and the singing stage. The drum, flute and pipa-style dance music were all in place.

The lady in green with a veil on her face stared at Qin Huai, who was grinding tea leaves and preparing to make tea. She always felt that her old lover had become much more unfamiliar.

Not only was he wearing a never-before-seen tiger-embroidered military uniform, but the hunting bow that he always carried with him was nowhere to be seen, replaced by a long bronze box of a strange shape.

The woman became more suspicious and could not help but think of the strange stories told by the storytellers in the market about ghosts taking over people's bodies and scholars losing their souls.

"Xiao Xiao, what's wrong? Do you really think I can't recognize you if you're wearing a mask?"

Qin Huai, who was leaning comfortably on a chair beside the table, sipping tea and admiring the night fireworks outside the window, turned his head and looked at Shi Xiaoxiao, whose cheek was covered with a veil, with a half-smile.

"Little Miss, I'll tell you, Brother Tiger will definitely recognize you."

The maid in green skirt next to Shi Xiaoxiao stretched out her tender arms and handed over a four-string Ruan.

"My dear, you still remember me. I was thinking that since Huailang hasn't come for a long time, I'm afraid he has a new love and has forgotten me."

The sweet voice like a silver bell touched the heart. After putting her doubts aside, Shi Xiaoxiao took off her clothes and looked at Qin Huai with eyes as bright as autumn water.

She wore a green lotus shirt, a lotus skirt, a transparent bun, and light makeup. The outfit of this Chaoyun Pavilion's courtesan was much simpler than Qin Huai had imagined.

Looking at the beautiful courtesan in front of him with her dark eyebrows, white wrists covered with frost, peony embroidered shoes, and dusty silk socks, Qin Huai smacked his lips and couldn't help but sigh that the aesthetic taste of the original body of this fruit was highly consistent with his own.

If I have to say, Shi Xiaoxiao in this outfit looks a bit like Ao Ling. Of course, she looks more like Hongying. Both of them have the kind of facial features that Qin Huai appreciates the most.

"Cha Xiaodao, Ding Ru, the two chefs I chose for this spiritual chef competition have been unable to spare time during this period. I am mainly busy with their affairs."

Seeing Qin Huai kick the ball to him, Cha Xiaodao, who was enjoying himself, put down the loquat that was in front of his mouth, nodded, and took the initiative to explain for the taciturn Ding Ru: "Sister-in-law, please forgive me. This is related to my future. It really took a lot of effort from Brother Qin."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cha Xiaodao stood up and wanted to bow.

"I am a humble servant and cannot accept such a great gift from the Spiritual Chef."

The master took small lotus steps and lightly avoided the bow.

Boom!Boom!Boom!
There was another gentle knock on the door, but this time it was food and wine that was delivered.

"Master Hui, your wine and food are here."

"Enter!"

Liu Gengyang waved his hand, and several humble servants in blue pushed the door open carrying a large cold dish. After carefully placing it on the round table in front of the four people, they took out four jars of fragrant wine from the basket and put them on the wine rack beside them.

Looking at the large cold dish in front of him that could be called a miniature landscape, Qin Huai looked at Ding Ru uncertainly: "Is this the [Wangchuan Tu] by the nun Fanzheng?"

"Mr. Qin has a good eye. This dish does use the same knife skills and techniques. It may just be limited by the ingredients that it cannot reach the [Daogong] rating."

Ding Ru's expertise lies in knife skills and he is well versed in cold dishes from ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad. Naturally, he can see the extraordinary features of this large scenic cold dish.

【Wangchuan Tu Sample】

Category: Consumables
Quality: Rare!
It is based on the Twenty Scenes of Wangchuan painted by the poet Buddha: Yuchengao, Huaziwang, Wenxingguan, etc., and is carved and pieced together with ingredients such as sashimi, jerky, meat sauce, fruits, and vegetables.

The ingredients used in the whole dish are all high-quality ingredients and are very valuable. After eating, it can help warriors in the [Divine Transformation] realm to transform their spirit, understand themselves, and nurture the seeds of magical powers.

Note: You can get clues about the [Wangchuan Map] from it.

Shi Xiaoxiao, who was considerate and thoughtful, smiled when she saw the food and wine coming up. Without saying anything more, she lightly picked up the strings with her jade fingers, and the clear string music sounded in the dance hall and singing stage. "Oh, yes, play it, dance it, and use Liu Sanbian's song "Looking at the Sea Tide". This will make it more lively~"

Liu Gengyang held the golden cup in his hand, his fat body swaying like waves with the dance music, and he seemed to be really enjoying it.

Jinzhu Ridge, Deer Chai, Magnolia Chai, Zhudiyi, Gonghuai Mo, Linhu Pavilion
Every dish in the Twenty Scenic Spots of Wangchuan is served as a [Tingyan] cold dish when taken outside. They are even more delicious when put together and matched with each other. Qin Huai and the other two soon became addicted to them and enjoyed the meal very much.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, he looked slightly drunk.

Ding~!

With the sound of a jade chime, the beautiful dance music quietly changed. Shi Xiaoxiao, wearing a light green gauze dress and looking like a flying fairy, jumped lightly onto a lotus platform which was not much bigger than a washbasin.

After bowing gently to everyone, she stretched out her arms, stood on tiptoes and danced the "Lotus Picking Dance" which is a characteristic of the Jiangnan water town.

The dancing posture is fresh and natural, and the singing and music are melodious and pleasant. It can be said that they are scattered and gathered in the wind, and the eyes flow into the temples.

Qin Huai watched this relaxing song and dance performance, and he began to understand why his original self spent a fortune and was willing to become the "big brother" of the courtesan.

With such a graceful figure and elegant dancing posture, how could most people resist?
"Master Fatty, today I heard from Master Zhen about the requirements of the [Feast] section. He said that we should go to the upper and lower reaches of Qiantang River to find a place to hold the banquet. I am a newcomer and don't know much about the customs of Yangzhou. I wonder if there are some unknown ways in the upper and lower reaches of Qiantang River?"

Qin Huai was concentrating on appreciating the dance, while Ding Ru was busy studying the knife skills for cold dishes, and Liu Gengyang was drinking voraciously. Cha Xiaodao glanced at the three people who were heading towards "eating, drinking and whoring", took two puffs of the cigarette that was left with only the butt, stood up and filled the golden cup in front of Liu Gengyang with wine, and opened his mouth tentatively.

"My dear brother, you have asked the right person. If it were other states and counties, I really wouldn't know much about them, but Yangzhou is where my father ruled in his early years. As for the Luosha River region of the Qiantang River system, I can really tell you."

Liu Gengyang slapped his thigh, and then emerald green star power emerged from his five fingers. In a few seconds, he outlined in mid-air the various sections of the Qiantang River flowing through Yangzhou.

"The Qiantang River originates from Liugujian, the main peak of Huaiyu Mountain in Xiuning. Streams converge there and the water volume is small, so the aquatic creatures are not strong. There are many big fish and small shrimps. However, due to the narrow river channel and complex terrain, there are many mountain spirits and wild monsters. Although they are much weaker than the mountain and sea beasts because they are in Kyushu, their intelligence is much higher."

"The section from Xiuning to Kaihua is in the deep mountains and old forests where few people go. The river is winding, with a large drop in elevation and fast currents. There are aquatic creatures who practice with the rapids all year round, and there are also many demons who like quietness. Except for some brave hunters and herbal farmers, few people would venture into the dangerous cliffs."

"The section from Fuyang to Wenyan is the most dangerous, where three rivers converge. In recent years, many people have died in vain and drowned. Boatmen on both sides of the river dare not ferry people after dark, saying that the souls of the drowned have turned into water monsters and killed people."

"As for Lin'an Qiantang, further east is Qingyuan, which is close to the East China Sea, where the most aquatic creatures are found. There are often aquatic creatures that transform into human forms and come ashore to play."

After Liu Gengyang finished introducing the characteristics of more than ten sections of the Qiantang River to the three people, he felt a little thirsty. Seeing the thirst-quenching tea that Cha Xiaodao offered him at the right time, he took it and drank it down.

"After hearing what Si Cheng said, I realized that there are many mountain spirits, wild monsters, demons and ghosts in this section of Qiantang River. But I still don't understand why Shao Qing wants us to hold a banquet for these inanimate creatures instead of killing them all?"

The person who spoke was Ding Ru, and the question he asked was exactly what Cha Xiaodao wanted to ask.

"First, because you are cooks, not hunters and warriors, the four departments and six bureaus will naturally test your skills. Secondly, these mountain spirits, monsters, demons and ghosts are not all cannibals, evil and vicious. Letting you hold a banquet is also to appease the good among them and see if you have the talent to be the master of the temple."

Liu Gengyang thought for a moment, then turned to Shi Xiaoxiao, whose forehead was slightly sweaty, and said, "Xiaoxiao, you must be tired after dancing for so long. Stop for a while and ask the people from Bu Se to hurry up and prepare the food. Come and sit with Hu Zi for a while."

Shi Xiaoxiao understood what he meant and knew that what was going to be said next were important matters that were not convenient for outsiders to be present. Then she waved her jade finger lightly, and the sound of stringed instruments slowly stopped. The remaining singing girls and dancers left the room in an orderly manner.

"You danced very well just now."

Seeing Shi Xiaoxiao sitting next to him very naturally, Qin Huai nodded and handed her a silk handkerchief.

"Fat Master, are there similar arrangements for the Spiritual Chef Competition in previous years?"

Cha Xiaodao blinked as he looked at the soft and fragrant figure beside Qin Huai, but decided to continue chatting with Liu Gengyang.

"That did happen, but it wasn't as grand as it is now. The White Tiger Guards are one of the Four Elephants Imperial Guards and rarely move lightly. This time, Zhen Shaoqing specially dispatched them to protect the contestants. This is the first time in the history of the Chefs' Contest that this has happened."

Liu Gengyang leaned on the elm couch by the window, admiring the BMW carriage outside the window in the night, while chatting with Cha Xiaodao.

"Young Master Yunmeng's transformation from a dragon to a dragon is both a disaster and an opportunity for these non-human creatures. The court probably acquiesced to Young Master Zhen's actions in order to protect the country and the people."

"Young Master Yunmeng? Can a dragon transform into a dragon?"

Cha Xiaodao was a little confused, because his Yanfu incident did not mention these things.

"That's the business of the aquatic creatures in Dongting, Qiantang, and the East China Sea. It has little to do with you. Calculating the time, you should all return to Lin'an on May 5 to prepare for the [Food of the True], with the protection of the [White Tiger Guards], even if those fish, turtles, dragons, and snakes fight to the death, Lin'an Prefecture will not be affected at all."

After hearing what Liu Gengyang said, Cha Xiaodao finally felt relieved and continued to drink with Ding Ru.

The three of them changed their battlefield and drank wine at the low couch and square table, leaving the space at the large round table to Qin Huai, who was being pressed step by step by the beautiful courtesan.

With a beauty by his side, Qin Huai glanced at the jade-like shoulders that were faintly visible under the thin gauze dress. He took a deep breath, not looking at the pair of watery Ruifeng's beautiful eyes. He stood up and said, "Is Chaoyun Pavilion full of guests today? Why haven't the remaining dishes been served yet? No, I have to urge them again."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Huai rushed out of the private room as if escaping, leaving the three people who were drinking wine disappointed.

"Hu Zi used to hug and embrace Xiao Xiao when he saw her, and almost bit her. Why is he so gentle today?"

Liu Gengyang looked at Shi Xiaoxiao, who was still beautiful and talented, and shook his head in confusion.

"Maybe Mr. Qin restrained himself when he saw us here."

Ding Ru covered for Qin Huai without changing his expression.

"And the speed at which Chaoyun Pavilion serves dishes is not really fast. Could something have gone wrong?"

Cha Xiaodao was in tune with what was going on and changed the conversation to another place so that the two of them wouldn't think any more about it.

At this moment, Qin Huai, who had just walked to the door of the back kitchen, suddenly looked a little strange.

"uncle?"

(End of this chapter)