Northern Song Dynasty: The City of Qingquan Mystery Case

At the same time, Mr. Zhao and his party are still in West Street.

In contrast to the quietness and eerieness of the previous Yongcheng government office, West Street is full of lively scenes.The women in the brothel are all wearing long skirts, bright colors, tube tops and gauze, some are wearing narrow-sleeved shorts, all trimmed with gold, and some are wearing embroidered trousers.Most of the Jiangnan women are petite and exquisite, and their voices are soft, not as enthusiastic as the brothel women in Bianjing, but whispering in Yanyu, as moist as crisp after a spring rain, making people feel at ease.Groups of women float by, and the whole street seems to have gods passing by. The laughter makes people's hearts flutter, and the sound of silk and bamboo orchestras is even more endless.

There are many talented scholars in the south of the Yangtze River, as well as famous prostitutes.Jiangnan women are gentle and polite, good at singing and dancing.The land of fireworks can make people feel happy physically and mentally, no longer worry about trivial matters in the daytime, and enjoy the tranquility brought by Jiangnan at night.

Mr. Zhao seldom goes to the south of the Yangtze River, and he has never been to this brothel land.Originally, I thought it was just a group of vulgar fans, or a group of shrews who ignored the king's law, wantonly messing around on the street, but I never expected this peaceful scene.

If everyone hadn't seen the blue-clothed strange thief running towards this side, no one would have believed that this kind of place hides this great thief.

The guards chased him all the way, only to see the blue-black shadow dodge, and then hid in the brightly lit street.All the guards felt that the Tsing Yi Robber had run to this street and was hiding in a certain pavilion.

There are quite a few brothels, wine shops, and gambling houses in West Street, all of which are magnificently built, and there are also colorful doors unique to this era, most of which are decorated with flower and bird patterns.All kinds of lanterns are hung all over the street, decorated with silk and satin.

Fang Qian was the one chasing ahead, with a nervous expression on his face, he chased quickly, but just as he stepped into the West Street, he was stopped by a woman in a goose yellow skirt with a small fan in her hand.Seeing Fang Qian dressed as a warrior, the woman was not afraid, she smiled and attracted a few servants.

"May I ask what the official is doing here?" The woman in yellow's voice was like an oriole in March, she covered her face with her fan and saluted slightly.

The guard's originally nervous mood was suddenly diluted by the light yellow.They are highly skilled in martial arts, but they don't know what to do when they meet a brothel girl who suddenly appears.Fang Qian was at the head and didn't know how to answer for a while, and the guards followed after him.Seeing this, the woman waved to the young man next to her, and the young man ran away and entered the pavilion.

Fang Qian made up his mind and knew that there was no time to lose, so he stepped forward and asked, "Ma'am, is there someone in green and black coming here?"

The goose-yellow woman giggled, and lightly parted her red lips: "I don't know which person in green and black clothes the official is talking about? There have always been many guests here, and I remember everything in my house. What's more——"

Master Zhao came over and stopped Fang Qian at once, his eyes sparkled, and he said majesticly: "Please get out of the way, we have to go in and search, the official is doing business, how dare you stop me?"

Goose Yellow first glanced lightly at Mrs. Zhao - her gaze was so light, so casual, and also lacked the softness that a brothel girl should have.The woman teased, but said politely: "My lord, you are a slave. This small West Street is doing its own business. Because of the city ban today, there are not many customers. How can there be anything?" Suspicious person coming? The slave family didn’t see anything.”

Mr. Zhao was about to lose his temper, but Fang Qian hurriedly said, "Miss, please help me. This is a big court case. I'm afraid you won't be able to take care of it if it drags on for a long time."

The girl in light yellow clothes turned her eyes like black mercury, looked at Mr. Zhao and said, "I don't know what is the status of this lord? Today's business has been taken down by another lord. It's not that I don't want you to search. That lord's elegance."

Seeing that the guard couldn't hold back, the light-yellow woman also comforted her: "Don't worry, everyone, I'll send someone to report first, the street is under the care of Shuiniang, so don't be impatient." She spoke softly, with a capital accent.

Master Zhao's face became more and more ugly, and his eyes signaled Fang Qian, don't talk nonsense, just search!

Fang Qianyi understood, and Yang Fu Yin hurriedly rushed up when he saw the opportunity: "No way, no way! Let's discuss it carefully..."

"Hey! Listen to Yin'er, isn't this Yang Fu Yin? If you are free today, come to our small place, and you won't be afraid of ruining your official aura!"

This voice came from upstairs not far away, it was mellow and mellow, even though it was slightly mocking, it was so pleasing to the ears, it was thrown from upstairs like a silk thread, gently caressing someone's face.

Everyone looked upstairs, but they couldn't see anyone. They could faintly see a water-red gauze dress. They had been watching from behind the glazed bead curtain upstairs, but only for a flash, they floated downstairs.

For some reason, Mr. Zhao felt a chill in his heart.

The light-yellow woman burst out laughing: "After all, it is Shuiniang who can support the scene, all the officials should tell her, the servants will not disturb everyone's elegance." After finishing speaking, she retreated into the building with a smile.

Master Zhao frowned: "What's going on? Who is so rude?"

Yang Fuyin said in a low voice: "Listen to this, she is Shuiniang, and the West Street is under her control. This woman is really not easy to mess with, my lord, you still..."

"Hey, Yang Fu Yin is not usually an official, what's the matter today?" I saw a woman approaching gracefully.Yang Fuyin immediately shut up.

Water red gauze, matched with deep water red pleated long skirt, gold silk embroidered edge embellished with small pearls, small but shiny, without the momentum of jewels, quite pleasing to the eye.There is a jade ring around her waist, which is very transparent, and under the jade ring is adorned with a piece of excellent jadeite.There are not many gold and silver headdresses on the head, but a yellow flower is on the hairpin, with a few fine petals lining it.

"Bright eyes are good at gazing, swollen and supporting power, majestic and charming, quiet and leisurely. Gentle and graceful, charming in words." Cao Zhi's description became so appropriate at this time.Compared with other brothel girls, this girl is not young, but she is more charming, mature and capable.His eyebrows and eyes are slightly raised, and his appearance must be sophisticated.Holding the small fan with a jade handle together, the nails have been dyed with impatiens and Melaleuca, making them a little more seductive.

The woman smiled, maturely and charmingly, yet faintly revealing a coolness.She shook the green and white fan in her hand, her knuckles turned white, her movements seemed gentle, but in fact they were powerful, she fanned once and for all, as if she was holding everything in her hands.

This kind of woman, at best, is the steward of Firework Alley, at worst, she is a bustard.

Mr. Zhao sneered, he never put this kind of woman in his eyes, and then said coldly: "Get out of the way, we want to search."

The woman didn't speak at first.Still smiling, she glanced at Yang Fuyin, Fang Qian and a group of guards, and finally her eyes fell on Mr. Zhao.

Mr. Zhao is dressed in good materials, the black brocade clothes are imposing, but not luxurious.Even though he is imposing, he is not as rich as Yang Fu Yin, he is upright but has a clean sleeve, he is not like a high-ranking official.

So, Shui Niang smiled disdainfully.

"Forgive me for not taking good care of my family. The city has been banned for a few days, and the venue has been packed up by the officials, so I can't say anything." Shui Niang smiled, her tone was blunt, "I'm afraid the officials are tired, so you might as well go back sooner. rest."

Yang Fu Yin was anxious: "Presumptuous! What kind of official family, isn't Mr. Zhao an official family in the capital? My lord handles the case, and I won't allow you, a woman, to make mistakes!"

Shui Niang looked coldly, lightly touched the jade-handled fan, and said, "Yang Fu's words are serious. The capital? The officials are naturally from the capital. The little girl is shallow, I don't know that this Fuguo general is compared with your Excellency... Is it a high position?"

When Yang Fuyin heard about General Fuguo, his chubby face wrinkled into a ball, and he asked in surprise, "How do you say that?"

Everyone was silent, Mr. Zhao looked towards the pavilion not far away, his face was full of gloom.

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