Jin Tang

Chapter 27
After Shu Wuniang appeared on the stage, it aroused the enthusiasm of the guest officials. The sound of drinking orders in the downstairs hall and the sound of the pipa became more and more lively.

It was hard for Mo Yang to accept the scene where the fox and the fake mother were lovingly together. He lowered his head uncomfortably and ate the fish sticks on the food table in front of him.

Seeing Mo Yang's expression in his eyes, the fox said to the false mother: "Wan Niang, quickly toast my brother, don't let him let go."

Wan Niang giggled coquettishly: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be restrained. It's the same as coming home. Life is short, and having fun in time is the real thing."

After saying that, she drank the wine in the glass herself first, and then poured the wine for Mo Yang.

Thinking of going to Lei An's office to question tonight, Mo Yang didn't want to drink at first, and just wanted to find an excuse to refuse, but he saw the fox winking at him, which clearly meant to let him drink the wine in the glass.

This wine actually doesn't feel spicy and exciting after drinking, but it feels very sweet, like a fake wine mixed with saccharine.

As a modern person, the kind of high-strength liquor that Mo Yang is used to, which is often [-] to [-] degrees, is produced by distillation.

And this technology was not introduced until the Yuan Dynasty in his original time and space, and before this time, the wine with the highest alcohol content in the Tang and Song Dynasties would not exceed 20 degrees.

Most of the wine-making grains that undergo a chemical reaction with koji are saccharified, and only a small amount can continue to be saccharified after saccharification, so the main taste of Tang Dynasty wine is sweet rather than spicy.

Judging from Mo Yang's personal experience after tasting it, he thinks that the "Eight Immortals in Drinking" represented by Li Bai can drink many cups in one meal. The main test is not their liver function but stomach capacity.

"A person like Lang Jun must be a wine fairy." Wan Niang smiled and filled Mo Yang again.

Hearing what Wan Niang said, Mo Yang couldn't help laughing, "I can't tell you have good eyesight."

"No one has seen the three teachings and nine streams in this line of work. I think Mr. Lang seems to be from a wealthy family, and he was born handsome and romantic. He is popular everywhere, but why doesn't he know how to be romantic?" moving.

"Shuangci at home has always been very strict in discipline. If Qingyu hadn't brought me here, I would not have known that there is such a fairyland in this place." Mo Yang avoided her eyes, and deliberately praised each other in words.

The evening lady was really happy and drank the wine in her glass again.

The fox wiped away the wine stains from the corners of Wan Niang's mouth, poured wine for her, and echoed, "As far as Wan Niang is capable, this is the case here."

The fox gave a thumbs up: "No one can compare."

"I entered the academy at the age of 15. Seeing that half of my life has already been completed, I am considered old to do this profession." When Wan Niang said this, her expression was a little sad.

The fox quickly embraced the other party in his arms, and said in a flattering manner: "Recently, I heard a piece of news that I want to congratulate Wan Niang—that King Qi wants to entertain the imperial envoy, and your subordinate Shu Wuniang also received the invitation. Youfang is already second to none.”

"I'm ashamed to say that, although Wu Niang was invited, she wasn't the main performer." Wan Niang sighed and drank a bowl of wine by herself, "After the King Qi's banquet, Louzi's ranking may also change."

"Wu Niang is already so charming, and she is not the main performer, so who is the headliner?" Mo Yang asked along the way.

"The number one person invited by Butler Qi Wang is called Cailian, but this Cailian is not the best in terms of color, let alone in the fan alley, even in her Qifeng Tower, she can't be ranked in the top three. .” Wan Niang rolled her eyes in disdain.

"However, she is eloquent, thoughtful, and exquisite. She is more attractive than our Wu Niang, and she is more popular with customers, so this time she took Wu Niang's first card."

"Although our Wu Niang is slightly inferior to her in mind, we can play the pipa well, sing well, dance, and compose poems. The guests all said that Wu Niang's dancing posture is like clouds and ethereal. But never I thought, this Cailian stole her limelight as soon as she came out, alas... the closer the banquet is, the more my heart is beating. I am afraid that once the banquet is over, my reputation as the first floor will be surrendered. "

Wan Niang drank another bowl of wine, she seemed to realize her gaffe, she covered her mouth with a smile and said, "These small thoughts are only dared to be said in front of Qing Yu, and I was worried, but I lost my composure and disturbed Mr. I'm so sorry."

"No matter what, Wan Niang, I will only be your most loyal guardian." The fox stared at each other tenderly.

"Actually, the main performers are nothing. As long as Wu Niang's performance is exciting enough, even if there is only one show, if it can crush that Jinyun and make it unforgettable, it is also a kind of success. Lou will not shake your position." Mo Yang analyzed calmly.

"It's so difficult to bring out the old and bring forth the new." Wan Niang shook her head and sighed, and then she cheered herself up again, "However, being a guest performer at King Qi's banquet can attract a lot of guests, but I'm greedy."

"Will you also go on the day of King Qi's banquet?" The fox looked envious, and said earnestly, "I really envy you, my wife. If I can witness such a grand scene in this life, I will die without regret."

Wan Niang covered her mouth and smiled: "Your Majesty really likes to joke. Although the banquet is of high standard, it is just a banquet. We are not guests, and we have no enjoyment. We can only watch the lives of noble people. There is nothing to envy about it."

"Wanniang, I have an unfeeling request." The fox moved closer, "Can you bring our two brothers with you, even if you are a servant. I will go to the Western Regions to sell goods in the future. King Qi invites you to brag about it, maybe the business will be smoother."

"Oh, sir, it's embarrassing for my family to say that, but our status is not welcome. I heard that a while ago, a big businessman wanted to pay homage to the prince, but he didn't even go in." Wan Niang twisted Body, a posture of wanting to refuse or welcome.

In this era, the class hierarchy is very clear, and the ranking of the four types of people in society is "scholar, farmer, businessman and commerce".

The status of merchants is even lower than that of peasants.

They are often scolded as "marketers", "market slaves", "market rogues"... "Market X" refers to those small businessmen who work hard and have little financial resources.

Professions such as merchants are very discriminated against, and even have certain restrictions on scientific examinations.

"I think Wanniang's silver hairpin doesn't match your looks, how about I give you a gold hairpin?" The fox seductively promised a lot of money.

"This..." Wan Niang began to calculate gains and losses in her heart.

(End of this chapter)