I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 414 Do you know the perfume? Bathing Culture in Jinan Prefecture
The second day of March.

Jinan Prefecture, in Fucheng.

Su Liang and his party found an inn and settled down.

The current Fucheng is no longer the same as the former Qizhou City.

Almost all the streets and shops in the city are brand new, and even the temperament of the people on the streets is much more noble than before.

There is a lot of traffic, the sound of hawking is endless, and caravans pass by from time to time.

It seems to have the style of a government.

The day before Su Liang arrived in Fucheng, Jinan Prefecture, the guards at the front who were responsible for detecting intelligence found some information.

The people in Yuhezhai didn't know Xu Chongde at all.

No such person was found in the silk weaving business in the city, and no one even found out about his portrait.

This is most likely a fake name.

Also.

The guards also inquired about the secret human trafficking business in Jinan Prefecture.

Although human trafficking is against the laws of the Song Dynasty, there are always people who use various names to abduct and traffick girls from good families into brothels or to work as maids and concubines for wealthy families.

This kind of thing.

The profits were huge, so he was banned again and again.

However, a trafficking operation like Xu Zhongde's, which involves hundreds of people and involves all women between the ages of sixteen and forty, cannot be kept quiet.

Only large cities can absorb such huge volumes.

But what puzzled Su Liang was that nothing was found. There was no such transaction in Jinan Prefecture.

Du Lei and Sun Sheng were anxious.

They must catch Xu Chongde before the tenth day of March, otherwise if Su Liang slaps himself, it will be a slap in the face for all of them.

……

At night, the sky is slightly cool.

Su Liang took a carriage to the south of the city and stopped at a bathing place called "Zhifu Perfume Shop".

Every time he comes to Jinan Fucheng, the first thing he does is take a bath.

The spring water here is truly unique in the world.

Although a wash won't cut your bones and make you live longer, it is indeed very comfortable.

Su Liang was deceived by Xu Chongde.

I was in a bad mood and wanted to wash away the bad luck on my body.

Do you know about perfume?

It is the most expensive perfume shop in Jinan Prefecture.

Its reputation is so great that even many businessmen in Bianjing City are aware of its existence.

Ordinary people only need more than ten cents to take a bath.

Even if I rub my back and drink some tea, it will not exceed one hundred yuan.

But here.

The minimum consumption is the same amount of money, and the money is washed in a big pool.

If you change it to a single room, it will not be less than eight dollars.

Of course, being expensive also has its advantages.

Businessmen can discuss business here.

For example, if you have a batch of goods that you don’t know how to sell, here we can quickly help you find a buyer.

However, commissions are calculated separately.

According to Su Liang’s identity.

Naturally, he couldn't be crowded into a large pool with a group of people naked, so he planned to have a little extravagance and spend eight dollars to take a bath.

As soon as Su Liang and Sun Sheng entered, a waiter in short clothes walked over quickly.

"This guest, please come inside!"

These waiters observed Su Liang's words and demeanor every day, and they could tell at a glance that Su Liang's temperament was extraordinary, so he was very enthusiastic.

Su Liang said: "Look for a single room!"

The waiter said: "Sir, we have three types of single rooms here, Tianzihao, Dizihao and Herringbone. However, Herringbone is gone tonight, only Dizihao and Tianzihao are left!"

"What's the price?" Su Liang asked.

All he knew was that herringbones cost at least eight guan of money.

"District name, starting from the fifteenth guan, bathing in high-quality spring water, served by a bath boy, and presented with a pot of fragrant tea, four plates of snacks, and a bowl of wontons."

"Tianzihao, starting from 50 guan, special mountain spring bath, served by two bath boys, a bottle of Shunquan wine, fragrant tea, snacks, snacks and other items in the store can be given as a gift, and there will also be a tea fairy to make tea "

Tea Fairy is the nickname given to the female tea doctor here.

"In addition, if you need to order food from outside or ask the tea fairy to play the piano and sing songs, there is a price list in the room. In addition, I would like to remind you that our tea fairy here is not only good at cooking tea and singing songs, but also can chat with you. Let's talk about poetry, business and political affairs. However, we don't do that kind of business with a half-open door, and we don't allow customers to touch our tea fairy..."

The waiter spoke very quickly, but his enunciation was very clear, and he had obviously been trained.

He quickly introduced the basic situation of Dizihao and Tianzihao.

In such a high-end perfume line.

If there is a skin and flesh business, it will appear very cheap.

Su Liang was very interested in the tea fairy here who could talk about business and political affairs.

Su Liang said simply: "Tianzihao, find me a tea fairy who can talk about political affairs."

It was not easy for Su Haohao to come here, so he naturally wanted to choose the top one.

In the Fengyue place.

There is often a side of a city that few people know about.

"Okay!" The waiter looked at Sun Sheng aside and said, "What about this person?"

Sun Sheng looked calm and said, "I'll just guard you at the door."

Su Liang originally wanted Sun Sheng to take a bath, but the latter had the task of protecting him, so he would definitely not agree.

Immediately.

Under the guidance of the waiter, Su Liang arrived at a Tianzihao bathhouse.

The bathroom is a suite, about sixty square meters.

The entrance is a tea room with exquisite tea sets and everything.

There is a huge screen towards the inside.

There is a piano and a set of tables and chairs on the left side of the screen, which is obviously where the tea fairy plays the piano, sings songs or chats with guests.

On the other side of the screen is a huge pool, filled with a faint fragrance.

Two bath boys are putting hot water on.

It's quite enjoyable to take a bath on one side of the screen while the tea fairy plays the harp and sings on the other side.

The shopkeeper of this perfume shop is well versed in human nature. It’s no wonder that such a design is not popular!

at this time.

A young woman in a green dress came over.

He has a fair complexion and a delicate appearance. He looks about twenty years old. His whole body is filled with a kind of intellectual beauty. There are two little maids following him.

"My little girl is Ruyan, see the high official!" Tea Fairy Ruyan cupped her hands and said.

When she saw Su Liang's appearance, she was obviously startled, but she soon returned to normal.

Su Liang has this kind of appearance and temperament.

It looks outstanding wherever it is placed, so the tea fairies naturally want to serve such elegant-looking young men.

The waiter on the side said: "Sir, this is the Tea Fairy Ruyan. If you are not satisfied with it, you can ask for a replacement at any time. In addition, the two bath boys are responsible for changing your clothes, washing your hair and massaging. If you If you don't like being served by a bathing boy, you can also use these two maids. I wish you a wonderful evening. "

Some customers didn't like to be served by bath boys, so the perfume shop arranged two maids.

After that, the waiter withdrew and closed the door.

Sun Sheng was standing outside.

Like an iron tower, motionless.

Tea Fairy Ruyan made a gesture of invitation.

"Master, please take a seat. Rong Ruyan will make tea for you. It will probably take a quarter of an hour to put the water in the bath."

Su Liang nodded and sat down immediately.

On the tea table nearby.

There is a brochure with seven or eight pages of various value-added services.

Su Liang flipped through it and roughly understood the contents.

Ruyan said softly while making tea: "The slave family heard that the senior officials want to talk about political affairs, but political affairs are complicated and the little girl only has a partial understanding of them. Ruyan will try her best to satisfy the senior officials." Su Liang smiled lightly.

"No need to be nervous, let's just chat casually. What do you think is the biggest change after Qizhou was promoted to a government?"

Ruyan brought a cup of brewed tea to Su Liang.

"The biggest change is... that trade has prospered, more people are literate in the world, and many people have money..." Seeing Su Liang frowning, she immediately did not dare to say any more.

Su Liang took a sip of tea.

"What I want to know is the biggest change for you. Do you feel happier? Do you feel freer?"

Ruyan opened her mouth to speak, but she didn't know what to say.

happy.

free.

These two words were too far away from her, and no one had ever cared about her feelings.

Guest officials in the past sought her out to discuss political affairs.

They were talking about the gossip in the court and the benefits that the Reform in the Song Dynasty could bring to businessmen, but now someone suddenly asked her how she felt.

She was suddenly confused.

"Your Excellency, the slave family... the slave family... I really don't know how to answer this. Please forgive me, Your Excellency."

Ruyan stood up and quickly bent down to admit her mistake.

Su Liang waved his hand.

"Sit down, sit down! Don't be nervous. I won't replace you because of this. I just want to ask you how you feel and express what's on your mind."

Su Liang's tone was gentle.

After speaking, he also picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Ruyan.

Ruyan was flattered and quickly took the teapot.

She calmed down and said: "A tea doctor like the Nu family who serves others, how dare he talk about happiness and freedom? As long as he can do his job well."

"Let's talk about something else, let's talk about the bars in Jinan Prefecture. In the past two years, the liquor tax in Jinan Prefecture has exceeded that of medicinal materials and silk fabrics." Su Liang looked at the Shunquan wine beside the tea table.

Hear wine.

Ruyan suddenly showed a confident expression.

"In recent years, there have been good harvest years. In addition, the imperial court has increased military expenditures for the Hebei Forbidden Army. The pressure on Jingdong Road, which is responsible for food and grass, has been greatly reduced. With more food, the people naturally began to make wine. In addition, the spring water on Jingdong Road is good, so Jinan The wine in the mansion is very popular. There are currently three famous wines, namely Shunquan, Qingyantang and Zhenzhuquan. As the saying goes, winemaking was made in prosperous times, but alcoholic beverages were banned in troubled times. Now..."

Tea Fairy Ruyan resumed her speaking rhythm and started talking eloquently.

Su Liang also listened carefully.

Immediately, Ruyan poured a glass of Shunquan wine for Su Liang.

Su Liang tasted it carefully and said: "Yes, yes, it is indeed good wine and good water. It is indeed very important!"

at this time.

Two bath boys came over.

This means that the water in the bath has been filled.

Su Liang stretched, stood up slowly, and said with a smile: "It's time to take a bath! Coming to Qizhou City without going to the perfume shop is equivalent to visiting Qizhou City in vain."

Ruyan quickly stood up.

"May I ask the high official, what song do you want to listen to?"

Su Liang thought for a moment and said, "It's something to soothe my mood. I've been feeling depressed recently and I don't want to hear anything too noisy or too cheerful."

"Do you need a maid to take care of you?"

"Need not."

"Understood." Ruyan lowered his head and saluted.

Immediately.

Su Liang walked to the other side of the screen, where two bath boys undressed him, and then he slowly soaked into the pool.

The water in the pool is slightly hot, but it is very refreshing.

Su Liang's forehead quickly formed thin beads of sweat, and he felt extremely comfortable.

This feeling of complete relaxation is so enjoyable.

Su Liang leaned against the bathtub and closed his eyes slightly.

At this time, the sound of the piano sounded on the other side of the screen.

Soothing, gentle and melodious.

Su Liang squinted his eyes, enjoying the beauty brought by the hot spring water and the sound of the piano.

About half an hour later.

He ordered two bath boys to wash his hair.

Outside the screen, the song ended.

Ruyan said again: "High official, do you need tea?"

It's easy to get thirsty when you're in a bathtub.

Su Liang said: "No, prepare a bowl of wontons for me in half an hour!"

"Ok."

After Ruyan said that, seeing that Su Liang didn't make any further demands, she immediately started playing the piano again.

Above the bath.

White air fills the air, and the sound of the piano curls up.

The bath boy washed Su Liang's hair very gently.

Su Liang leaned against the pool, relaxed his whole body, and entered the most comfortable state.

About half an hour later.

Su Liang finished washing.

After wiping down, he put on the underwear and white shirt he brought with him, put his hair down and walked out.

Ruyan looked at Su Liang, showing a hint of surprise.

Some people say that a woman is in her most beautiful state when she comes out of the bath and looks like a hibiscus.

But now that Su Liang was out of the bath, his long hair was shawl, like a piece of exquisite and clear jade.

Gentle and elegant.

When most women see this scene, their hearts will beat fast.

"Master, let me clean and comb your hair!"

The past.

Ruyan will not make such requests without mandatory requirements from guests.

But Su Liang made her feel very good, especially when he poured tea for her with his own hands, which made her willing to comb Su Liang's hair.

Although she has only been here for half a year to know whether she is a perfumer.

But the guests I have seen staying in the Emperor's Room either like to gossip and take advantage, or they keep talking about business. There are also some nouveau riche who want to wait until dawn and let her play and sing all kinds of erotic lyrics.

It was very rare for people like Su Liang who just came to take a bath.

Ruyan wiped Su Liang's hair with a white towel and said: "Sir, if you are a businessman and need to buy or sell goods, you can leave your name and address in front of the counter. Within three days, someone will definitely provide you with relevant information. , but it requires commission, you can choose according to the situation.”

"Yeah, okay." Su Liang nodded.

After Ruyan wiped Su Liang's long hair, she began to comb it slowly.

After Su Liang's long hair was tied up, hot wontons were brought over.

Su Liang's eyes lit up and he immediately drank the wontons.

Ruyan looked at Su Liang eating wontons and felt a little dumbfounded.

Since Su Liang entered the room, his eyes had hardly lingered on her. Even this bowl of wontons was more attractive than her.

Soon, Su Liang finished his wontons.

"Miss Ruyan, everyone has the right to pursue happiness and freedom. If you don't feel it, it means there are still flaws in the Song Dynasty's reform. You can write down the unfair things you feel are unfair and submit them to the Yamen. "

Hear this.

Ruyan felt suffocated. She really wanted to write something down, but she didn't dare.

"Ruyan understands, thank you for your advice!" Ruyan bowed slightly.

"The piano skills are good, and the wontons are also good. See you later!" After that, Su Liang strode outside.

After a while.

Su Liang and Sun Sheng left Zhifou Perfume Shop.

Su Liang said to Sun Sheng: "If Xu Zhongde is not found before the tenth day of the lunar month, we will go to the government office and use local power. In addition, do we find out who the owner of the perfume shop is? This person is definitely not simple!"

"Yes, boss." Sun Sheng nodded.

(End of this chapter)