Song Jiaren was looking forward to this night of the Oiran very much. The women walking around were already beauties, and she wondered how beautiful the Oiran would be.
At this time, gauze and lanterns were hung on the stage in front. The guests below were dressed in luxurious clothes and looked like rich people. Some of them seemed to be from scholarly families, while there were also bloated businessmen, peddlers and soldiers. They were all eating snacks, drinking fine wine and delicacies, waiting for the show to begin.
Gu Zhen was a little annoyed. The men at the surrounding tables were all staring at Song Jiaren intently, but she didn't realize how beautiful she was. Although she was wearing simple men's clothes, she was even more eye-catching. She had a different style than women's clothes. Her eyes were as clear as spring water, her nose was straight and slender like a peak, her lips were tender and moist, her eyebrows were delicate, and her smile was intoxicating.
The men who originally came to see the courtesan were dazzled, but she just sat there calmly, as if she didn't notice anything.
Soon, the madam came on stage and said some polite words to start the show, announcing the official start of the Oiran Night.
First, a woman came on stage playing the piano. At first glance, she was not particularly pretty, but she was attractive and had an outstanding temperament. She had a bit of the cold and otherworldly feeling of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and the sound of the piano was beautiful.
Although Song Jiaren was not familiar with ancient music, she thought the courtesan played the instrument well.
After the song, the madam came on stage and said, "Miss Qing'er is proficient in music, gentle and considerate. If you like her, you can bid for her. The highest bidder wins!"
There was an endless stream of bidders from the audience until it was bought by a young man wearing a jade pendant on his head for one thousand taels.
"One thousand taels!" Song Jiaren exclaimed. She really didn't understand the world of rich people.
Gu Zhen reached out and closed her jaw, "Don't be so useless, it's only one thousand taels."
Song Jiaren said angrily, "Only one thousand taels? I don't have that much in my entire fortune. I felt bad for giving that madam a single ounce of silver just now."
Su Su had no concept of money. All her food, clothing and other expenses were paid for by the palace. She was given dozens of taels of gold every month, not to mention a lot of jewelry and ornaments as rewards. So she thought that buying a courtesan with one thousand taels was a bargain.
Luo Wenhao understood very well that the salaries of soldiers on the frontier were not much, and sometimes they were not paid on time, so he was as short of money as the Song family. He just didn't expect that His Highness would live as poorly as he did, but he didn't show it at all.
Gu Zhen saw the look General Luo gave him, which was full of comfort and consolation, as well as some understanding. He recalled what Song Jiaren had said just now, and realized that General Luo must have misinterpreted her meaning, thinking that he was also in the same predicament.
What a joke, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Most of his property is in the capital, and he only brought a small part with him. With this small part, he can easily buy the entire Fengqing Building.
Many more courtesans came on stage to perform one after another, all trying their best to show off their talents and win customers who spent huge sums of money to buy them. The highest amount paid so far was five thousand taels to buy a courtesan with a slender waist and good dancing skills.
"The last one is the top courtesan of tonight's Courtesan Night, a woman from Luosha Country, Narenhua."
As soon as this courtesan appeared, the men present were all excited. Those who had just spent money to buy the courtesan regretted that they had done so too early. This beautiful and sexy beauty was worth spending a fortune on.
They all stared at the graceful body wrapped in gauze on the stage like jackals, tigers and leopards, with their hands and feet tied up, a handkerchief stuffed in their mouths, and resentment in their eyes.
The madam added, "Narenhua has a fiery and passionate personality, and is wild and untamable, so her hands and feet are tied to prevent her from frightening the guests. She is truly a bud waiting to bloom."
When the last courtesan came out, Gu Zhen's face changed, and everyone around him could feel his shock.
"Your Highness, what's wrong?" Seeing His Highness's unusual expression, Luo Wenhao knew that there must be something going on. Could it be someone he knew?
Gu Zhen ignored Luo Wenhao's question and said coldly, "Ten thousand taels."
The whole place fell silent. Those enthusiastic guests seemed to have been poured a bucket of cold water. They became quiet and no one raised the price anymore.
"This gentleman offers 10,000 taels. Is there anyone who would like to raise the price? If not, then the Naren Flower will belong to this gentleman!"
As soon as Narenhua, who was wearing gauze, was untied, she ran towards Gu Zhen and threw herself into his arms. She spoke the language of Rakshasa with surprise and grievance, tears streaming down her face.
Song Jiaren felt heartbroken watching this. Besides feeling heartbroken, she also felt a subtle sense of suffocation and sadness. She felt that the two people hugging each other were a bit dazzling, especially the gentle look of the Crown Prince when he comforted the woman. It was like an iceberg melting. The woman nestled in her arms like a little bird, crying like a pear blossom in the rain. Are they acting in a TV drama? So inseparable.
The highest bidder in the audience was the courtesan who was good at dancing. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince directly paid twice the price to buy this Narenhua. Was he afraid that if he bid too low, someone else would buy it?
It was a pity that she felt so painful to take out a piece of silver just now. When he sent her away, it was only a few dozen taels. It seemed that she was only worth a few dozen taels in his heart.
Su Su looked at the two people hugging each other, then looked at Song Jiaren with fiery eyes, not knowing how to comfort her.
Luo Wenhao was curious about their relationship, but it was the Crown Prince's private matter and he shouldn't ask about it.
Gu Zhen paid the money and took Narenhua back to the camp. He comforted her along the way and communicated with her in the language of Rakshasa, not caring about anything else.
Song Jiaren was silent, overly quiet. She returned to the camp and dived into the tent without waiting for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. She thought that with the beauty in her arms, she would not come back to sleep tonight. This was better, she would sleep more comfortably by herself!
She repeatedly comforted herself in her heart that all men were pigs, and that their pleasures were none of her business. She could hug whoever she wanted. She closed her eyes and covered herself with the quilt, and an unbearable bitterness surged in her heart.
I don’t care whether he comes back or not!
Gu Zhen asked Luo Wenhao to arrange a tent for Narenhua. Luo Wenhao asked puzzledly, "Isn't this small tent enough to sleep in?"
"Why can't a woman sleep well?" Gu Zhen was confused.
Luo Wenhao said awkwardly, "You're not staying here?" You're not going to sleep with the beauty you just bought?
Gu Zhen's face darkened. "Who said that I had that kind of relationship with her? It's a long story. Anyway, it's not what you think. She's just the daughter of an old friend. I helped her out when she fell into that kind of situation."
Luo Wenhao said, "Oh!" It turned out to be a misunderstanding. "But...just now you were hugging that woman. It wasn't just me who misunderstood. I'm sure the Song family misunderstood as well."
Gu Zhen stopped talking nonsense with him and walked quickly back to the tent. Seeing Song Jiaren lying on the couch with her head covered, he quickly took off his coat and got on the couch to explain.
Song Jiaren didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would come back so soon. Such a short time is not enough to do anything, so they have nothing?
"Why don't you wait for me?"
Song Jiaren muttered in her quilt, "Your Highness has a beautiful woman in your arms. I came back on my own accord and didn't disturb Your Highness. Isn't that right?"
Gu Zhen knew she was angry, so he tugged at the quilt but couldn't tear it open. "Come out and talk."
The quilt shook. "No, I'm not going out."
Gu Zhen had no choice but to hug Song Jiaren, who was wrapped tightly in the quilt, and patiently explained in a low voice, "Narenhua is the daughter of an old friend. When I was young, I practiced martial arts in a place in the capital. Her father was the general of Luosha State and also taught me riding and archery for a period of time. As the ancients said, once a teacher, always a father. Later, the general died on the battlefield shortly after returning to his country. Seeing the daughter of an old friend today, how could I stand by and watch?"
Song Jiaren thought about it carefully. If this was indeed the case, she couldn't just ignore it. "Then you are still hugging each other. It's immoral in broad daylight."
"What do you mean hugging each other? The Luosha people are open-minded. Narenhua was frightened. Seeing that I was finally saved and suffered a lot, she hugged me excitedly. But I didn't hug her." So, he didn't say anything all the way. Was he jealous?
Song Jiaren didn't believe it completely and was still unhappy. "Even if you didn't hug her, it doesn't prove anything. Since she is the daughter of an old friend, who knows if you have other thoughts about her."
Even if there is, can she, a concubine, control it? Didn't you see the heroine's previous experience? It's safest to guard your own heart.
Gu Zhen was very happy that she was jealous, which proved that she cared about him, so he said with a smile, "I don't have any special feelings for her, nor do I like her. I only take care of the daughter of an old friend. You have to believe me."
Song Jiaren did not intend to continue discussing this issue, fearing that she would lose control and say something outrageous.
"Besides, Narenhua has someone she likes. Remember the Third Prince of Luosha Kingdom whom she met? He is her nominal brother. She likes him. This time, she probably came out to look for Suo Er."
Gu Zhen could tell that she didn't completely trust him, so he told her not to rush and to take her time. He was very patient with her.
Song Jiaren thought of the cold-hearted third prince of Luosha Kingdom, Thor. How could such a beautiful woman like him?
"Does Thor like her too? He probably does."
Gu Zhen shook his head helplessly. "No, Sol has always been hindered by their brother-sister relationship. He dared not agree and was reluctant to refuse. So he simply traveled around with the caravan all year round to avoid Narenhua."
"What's the big deal? They are not real siblings. Narenhua is so pretty and has a good figure. I didn't expect Thor to be such an indecisive person." He looks cold, but he is a thick-skinned person inside. No wonder Narenhua chased him here and unfortunately ended up in Fengqing Building. If it weren't for them, it would be dangerous.
"Do you believe me this time?" Gu Zhen sighed silently. Song Jiaren usually looked heartless, but she was actually a jealous person, and she was the silent type. If he couldn't guess her thoughts, he would be the one who suffered in the end.
"You are so gentle to her, as soft as the spring breeze, but you are cold to me. You always lecture me when you talk to me. You usually have a blank expression on your face, but you smile to Narenhua." Song Jiaren said jealously.
Gu Zhenhan said, "She suddenly realized she was saved and cried out of fear. I wanted to comfort her, but I could only be gentle. You don't know how stiff my face was. I really couldn't make a gentle expression."
After learning the truth, Song Jiaren felt much better. However, because of the inexplicable grievance just now, she was still stubborn and said, "She must be unfamiliar with the place where she lives. You have to treat her well. Besides, for the sake of the fever-reducing medicine for the third prince of Luosha Kingdom, you have to treat her sweetheart well." Song Jiaren thought of the kindness in the past, and her hostility towards Narenhua subsided.
Gu Zhen teased her, "Why, just now you were jealous of me being nice to other women, but now you remember that you owe me a favor and want to push me out to pay off the debt?"
Song Jia said guiltily, "No, I will repay the favor I owe you myself. I just asked you not to look so stern in case you scare others."
"Whatever you say is what it is. I can't argue with you." Gu Zhen was a little tired. He pulled the quilt off her head for fear that she would suffocate, and then hugged her tightly to sleep.
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