Strange Events of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 52

When Ling Changfeng heard the words, his heart moved, and he asked, "Oh? Listen to you, this person has a reason to die. But you didn't see this person clearly, so how can you be so sure that this person did it? ?”

The woman did not answer directly, but laughed coldly, and said, "Didn't Master Ling come here to find out the truth? Why, now that the truth is in front of you, why don't you believe it? Could it be that you really listened to the rumors?" , do you think that I have been in contact with the White Horse Temple for a long time?"

After finishing speaking, he looked at his husband, but his face was full of disdain.Then he said: "Since Mr. Ling doesn't believe the woman's words, you can go and investigate elsewhere. I'm not feeling well, so I'm going back to the house to rest first." Regardless of what the rest of the people thought, the woman turned around and walked into the house Go, hang Ling Changfeng and the others outside.

Shaking his head, Ling Changfeng looked at Wu Ming and asked softly, "Wu Ming, how did you know your wife?"

Wu Ming smiled wryly, but did not answer, but said: "Lord Ling, please forgive me. I don't want to mention this matter. If there is nothing else, please come back." Between words, he obviously didn't want to mention it again. and this matter.

Seeing that there was nothing more to ask here, Ling Changfeng bid farewell, and walked out of the private house with Xiaolan and others.

On the way back, Ling Changfeng said to Wu Laoqi: "Wu Laoqi, Wu Ming and his wife seem to have a deep estrangement, do you know why?"

Wu Laoqi shook his head, thinking about it: "Lord Ling, I don't know much about Wu Ming's family affairs. It's just that the two of them have been married for a long time now, but they have no children. I don't know if it's because of this."

Hearing this, Ling Changfeng thought to himself: This woman is not at all surprised by the death of Monk Qingfeng, and even said that there is more than enough reason for her death.If she really came from Kanglefang, she shouldn't act like this. It seems that she has to go to Kanglefang to find out.

With a light cough, Ling Changfeng said to Wu Laoqi: "Wu Laoqi, thank you for your guidance this time. We have other things, so don't let them go!"

Wu Laoqi already knew that Ling Changfeng's status was very high, so he didn't even dare to say anything, and watched the two of them walk out of the village with folded hands.

"Master Ling, where are you going?" asked the coachman who had been waiting outside the village when he saw Ling Changfeng and Xiaolan approaching.

"Go back to the city, Leisure Square!"

. . .

Kanglefang, the famous singing and dancing geisha place in Luoyang.

Around the pavilion, there are towering ancient trees, shaded by green trees, white walls and yellow tiles, resplendent and magnificent.It's a big palace-like building, with golden glazed tiles shining brightly in the sun.

On the top of the red vermilion lacquered gate hangs a black gold-threaded nanmu plaque, on which are inscribed three large characters 'Kanglefang'.

In the past dynasties, most of the women were poor and unfortunate people. Few of them voluntarily sold their bodies.

As for the fact that Wu Ming's wife was able to leave this place, it might not be something that ordinary people can settle behind.Even for a very common prostitute in Kanglefang, it would cost hundreds of taels of silver to redeem her body.

A carriage drove past the streets of Luoyang quickly, and stopped steadily in front of the building of Kanglefang.

A pair of handsome boys and girls got off the car, and the delicate girl was holding a white jade-like kitten in her arms.

Looking at the brightly lit buildings in front of him, there are a group of gorgeous women standing outside the door to attract guests.From time to time, some well-dressed people walked into it.

Seeing this situation, Xiao Lan chuckled lightly and asked, "Master, seeing that you are so familiar with the road, you must come here a lot! Are you not afraid that I will accidentally say something wrong when I go back?"

"." Ling Changfeng was at a loss for words for a while, so he stopped talking, and walked in with Xiaolan.

The roof of the pavilion is made of sandalwood as beams, crystal jade as lamps, pearls as curtains, and copper and gold as pillar foundations.A huge moon bead hangs on the top of the treasure in the hall, shining like a bright moon.

There is a huge stage in the middle, and there are a group of geisha dancing on it at the moment.

After the two entered, they saw a woman with the appearance of a bustard coming towards them.

The old bustard looked Ling Changfeng up and down and saw that he was dressed gorgeously, so he knew it was a big deal.With a calm expression on his face, he said with a smile: "Oh, this guest officer, I don't know if you are here to listen to the music or enjoy the dance?"

Ling Changfeng threw out a piece of silver, and said softly, "Prepare a good banquet for me! Find another quiet place, and I need to discuss things with you."

Seeing Ling Changfeng's generosity, the old bustard knew that he must be a son of a rich family, so he said to his subordinates: "Hongyu, take this distinguished guest to listen to the Yu Pavilion." After speaking, he said to Ling Changfeng: "My lord , for the time being, Hongyu will take you to Tingyu Pavilion. After a stick of incense, there will be an oiran singing competition in our Kangle Square, and that is the busiest time in my Kangle Square."

Ling Changfeng nodded and said, "Then we'll be waiting for you at Tingyu Pavilion." After speaking, he and Xiaolan went to Tingyu Pavilion together.

At this moment, the old bustard looked at Xiaolan behind Ling Changfeng, a gleam flashed in his eyes, and he lowered his head.When he raised his head again, his expression returned to normal.Seeing Ling Changfeng looking at him with a smile, he quickly smiled with an enthusiastic look.

Tingyu Pavilion is located on the second floor of Kanglefang near the middle hall.Open the windows and you can have a panoramic view of the hall.

Ling Changfeng said to Xiaolan with satisfaction: "Xiaolan, let's rest here for a while, and we can listen to the famous song of Kanglefang later."

Xiaolan nodded, found a seat near the window and sat down, then asked: "Master, what is the purpose of this oiran competition?"

Ling Changfeng didn't answer directly, but gave Hongyu a wink, motioning for her to answer Xiaolan's confusion.

Hongyu covered her mouth with a smile, and explained softly: "The most solemn show in our Kangle Square every month-the oiran competition. When the atmosphere of the guests and the scene is at its highest, there will be several skilled geisha come out to present Dance and sing, and then auction off these geisha's accompanying drinks, the one with the highest price will be this month's oiran. Last month's winner was Gu Yao, and the auction price was as much as 500 taels of silver!"

After Xiaolan heard it, she was also very curious about the oiran competition.Just thinking about the matter of the White Horse Temple in his heart, he said, "How long will this oiran competition last?"

"About two or three hours." Hongyu replied.

Ling Changfeng coughed lightly, knowing that Xiaolan was worried that she was too busy listening to the music, and missed her business. After she screened Hongyu away, she said softly, "Xiaolan, don't worry. After the old bustard comes over, we will leave after hearing the news. And , I think that old bustard seems to be more interested in you."

"You're more interested in me?!" Xiaolan felt hairy when she heard this, she tightened the light sword around her waist, and said, "Young master, is this old bust going to force her into prostitution?"

(End of this chapter)