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"No." Aunt Gao replied, "It was born in the third son's concubine's room, and he is five years old this year."

Concubine?I married my first regular wife four years ago, and my concubine already had a son?This is intriguing.

Mo Zi asked: "How many concubines does the third son have?"

"There are only a few of them, but there is only one. The girl who has served the third son since childhood is two years older than the third son, and her name is Jinsi." Aunt Gao even knew her name.

Why not call it Canary?Mo Zi didn't like the name, and felt extremely disgusted, "Third Young Master dotes on her?"

"Well, how can you not be spoiled? The two married wives are like that. Not only has Jin Si been by her side since she was a child, but she also bore children for him. If it wasn't for her unsuitable status, she wouldn't have been raised as a wife. There are those scandals." Mrs. Gao is an ordinary person herself, and she tends to be a little bit golden in her words.

"Ma'am, have you ever met the third son and Jin Si?" Mo Zi took advantage of the situation and asked.

"Just go back to Jing Wang's mansion and talk with the old concubine and the concubine. The third son brought gold silk and a pair of children to pay his respects. He took a look. It's a couple made in heaven, plus two children carved in powder and jade. , Envy others. The concubine of Bisheng didn't like Jinsi's low status, so she asked her to go back to her yard after inviting her. Only the third son and two grandchildren were left to talk. I think Jinsi is a sensible one. She kept a straight face, but she wasn't angry, she was so full of smiles that she finished the etiquette, and she advanced and retreated very well." Mrs. Gao didn't realize that the more she talked, the more she lost her mind.

"After all, he is the son of the prince's mansion. It's okay to accept a concubine, but the first wife can't do it casually." Mo Zi himself didn't have that kind of thought, speaking from the values ​​of the whole society.

"Who says it's not. But the way the third son looks at Jinsi, how can there be room for others in those eyes. My old face turns red when I look at it. I heard that Jinsi took the house when the third son was 16 years old. The son brought up a concubine after that. It has been seven or eight years, and the relationship is so close." Gao Auntie looked at Mo Zi again, "Actually, I have heard those rumors and let them be. The truth and falsehood have nothing to do with us outsiders. I advise you Miss Jia thinks carefully, because she is really afraid that she will be wronged when she gets married. You said that at home, you are always the apple of your parents' eyes, who can bear that once you get married, your husband will love your concubine more than yourself?"

It turned out that Mrs. Gao could see clearly.

"Ma'am, what you said is reasonable." Mo Zi nodded in agreement.Divorcing his wife, whether it was the two older ones who hated the younger one, so they used different methods to fight, or let the younger one beat him up, I'm afraid it's hard to say.But one thing is certain, the third young master trusts Canary very much, and he just stands by her side no matter what.

"Brother Mo, there is one more thing, I have to persuade you not to marry. If your young lady is going to marry so far away, you will definitely have to marry her as a dowry. It will be difficult to meet at that time." When Aunt Gao said this, her eyes narrowed into cracks. .

"It's not a formal matchmaking proposal, you told me, I have to tell the girl, let her decide for herself." Mo Zi looked at the sky, hey yo stood up with his hands on his legs, "I've been bothering you for a long time, I have to go gone."

"Leave after lunch." Aunt Gao stayed.

"No, thank you for telling me this, otherwise it would be really confusing." Mo Zi walked towards the courtyard gate of Gao's house.

"You're welcome. Because the third son divorced his second wife, the old concubine is still angry with him, and she keeps a straight face when they meet. No matter how the third son coaxes him, it's useless. I heard the princess say, wait for the new daughter-in-law to come in. It was only grandma who forgave him. Dare to find someone to come to Luozhou." Mrs. Gao opened the door for Mo Zi.

Mo Zi looked at the people in the alley, and joked, "I'm so scared that no one dares to marry after I'm done sleeping, so I have no choice but to develop outside?"

Aunt Gao yelled, "Be good."

When Mo Zi came to the entrance of the alley and looked back at her, she leaned on the threshold and waved at herself, laughing hard.

After leaving Gao's house, Mo Zi did not return to Ci Nian Nunnery, but went to another place.The purpose is the same, to inquire about the third son Xiao.It's not that she doesn't believe what Aunt Gao said, but she still wants to know more about the two rumors about divorcing his wife.Besides, after going out, there is no reason to go back so soon.

Mo Zi walked through the civilian area and arrived at Qingqiufang, the most prosperous place in Dongcheng.

In Qingqiufang, there is Wangqiulou, the best restaurant in Luozhou.In Wangqiu Tower, there are the famous three beauties-good wine, delicious food, and beauties.Of course, beauty is the most attractive to businessmen and dignitaries.Different from ordinary brothels, drinking in Wangqiu Tower during the day can also be accompanied by beauties.Compose poems, sing music, play chess with the piano, pour wine and listen to guests with the same table, and play cards and embroider for a short show.Both male and female guests can accompany them, as long as they can afford the money for the box.The quality of the beauties is much higher than that of the prostitutes, they are entertainers but not themselves, and they sign an annual contract with the restaurant.Beauties are divided into four levels: dancers, singers, lyres, and seats. There is a price for each level, and the seats are the highest.The restaurant owner takes [-]% commission to pay for teaching clothing and daily expenses.But the beauties get tips from the guests themselves, and the boss doesn't care.After the contract expires, the options are equal for both parties.

The outer hall of Wangqiu Tower is the same as a general restaurant, at most it is more spacious and brightly decorated.If you want to eat in the inner hall, boxes, or even the pavilions and waterside pavilions in the garden, the price is different.A high platform was set up in the garden, and those newcomers to singing, dancing and playing piano had a certain number of performances every day, not only to practice their talents, but also for the guests to enjoy.Kill two birds with one stone.

As soon as Mo Zi entered the outer hall, the younger brother came to ask where to eat.

"Inner hall." There were many people in the outer hall, and there was no stage to divert people's attention.

Xiao Er saw that Mo Zi was not well dressed, but he didn't dare to underestimate the guest, led her into the inner hall, handed her over to the people inside, and then retreated.Strict division of labor inside and outside.The mistresses inside are not like mistresses, they all wear the same blue blouse and white silk trousers, with purses with their names embroidered on their waists, full of energy.

"Ding Zi, this is a guest going to the private room. Go and take care of the other tables, and I'll lead you upstairs." A man in his mid-thirties, wearing a blue robe, stepped forward and said to Xiao Er, who was leading Mo Zi.

The word Zhao Liang was embroidered on his purse.

"Zhao Zhang, yes." Ding Zi went to serve someone some tea.

"Come with me." Director Zhao went up the stairs in the middle, and opened the door of the southernmost wing, "Please wait a moment, someone will come to order for you."

"Excuse me." Mo Zi walked in to look at the menu on the table, which became more and more exquisite.

Mr. Zhao went out and closed the door, and left.

Mo Zi opened a door, facing the high platform, there were three young qin players playing the sound of high mountains and flowing water.The skills are not deep, and the skills can only be called skilled, not exquisite.But the wonderful thing is that the three are united in one mind, and the sound is not bad, just like one body.After the song was over, the downstairs applauded again and again, and it seemed that it really attracted the guests.

Suddenly, a gust of wind tickled Mo Zi's cheeks.Turning around, she couldn't help laughing when she saw the middle-aged man who was obviously short in stature but insisted on wearing a bright green long brocade robe.

"Master Cen, seeing you in this body, why do I feel that even the small wing room has green leaves?"