inspire-indiana Chapter 191 Perhaps you have heard of Werewolf?
Chapter 191 Perhaps you have heard of Werewolf?
"There's another group? What is it?"
Xiao Mingxu's curiosity was aroused by Jiang Tunan. Are there other people in this world besides rich and poor people?
"I guess she is...a lady from a noble family or a wealthy merchant."
Ji Lingyue whispered beside him, and Jiang Tunan nodded affirmatively.
"That's right, ladies in Kyoto. Music halls have always been places for men, but women have nowhere to go to enjoy music. Even if they occasionally go there secretly with their brothers, the songs and dances there are usually some styles that flatter and please men."
Xiao Mingxu seemed to have some ideas in his mind, and his eyes sparkled.
"What does cousin mean?"
"The emperor ordered the opening of girls' schools. Nowadays, women have become more free, so if we open a music hall that women can go to, as long as there is a rich lady willing to spend money, she can be worth dozens of ordinary people. But because of this, the music hall must not do anything improper, and there will be more requirements in the selection of songs and dances."
Ji Lingyue suddenly thought of something and then said,
"It would be great if this music hall opened specifically for women could add a storytelling program. Nowadays, many storytellers in teahouses only like to tell stories that men like to read. Even if there are stories related to love, they are all about scholars and ladies. Since this music hall is opened for women, they can also choose stories that women like to read."
"Ling'er is indeed smart."
Jiang Tunan was full of praise for Ji Lingyue, saying that this girl had a strong ability to draw inferences from one instance.
"Huh? Why are you all here?"
Jiang Tunan discovered at this time that except for Xiao Mingyue and Ji Yichen, all the other horse riders were outside her window.
"Hey~ What are you talking about? Tell me too."
Ji Yichen was sitting in the carriage behind Jiang Tunan, scratching his head. The others were gathered around the carriage in front and talking about something, but he couldn't hear a word sitting in the carriage.
"When adults speak, children should not interrupt."
After hearing Xiao Mingxu's answer, Ji Yichen pursed his lips. He was indeed the youngest among all the men.
"You're isolating me. I'm going to tell my aunt!"
Xiao Mingrui spoke softly beside him,
"We'll be there soon, sit down."
Jiang Tunan then let down the curtain and sat quietly in the carriage.
"I didn't expect Xiaonan to know so much. Did Xiaonan's family run a business before?"
Jiang Tunan denied it. She remembered that the original owner was a peasant girl.
Luo Yunqing had admiration in his eyes.
"Xiao Nan is very intelligent. Today, I have impressed you again. I wish the people in the shops I manage could have a brain like yours."
Jiang Tunan said jokingly,
"If I get down and out in the future, maybe I'll come and help you manage the shop."
There was some confusion in Luo Yunqing's eyes.
"There's no need for you to manage the shop yourself. Just be a good lady. When you get married, I'll give you a few shops as part of your dowry."
After Luo Yunqing said this, Jiang Tunan reacted. The classes in this era were scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, with merchants at the end. If what he just said was heard by other families, it would definitely bring disaster.
Fortunately, the people from the Xiao family and the Ji family didn’t care too much, otherwise I would be in trouble.
I don’t know why Xiao Mingxu is so interested.
The carriage gradually stopped. Chunhua, who was sitting outside, opened the door and said to the inside,
"Miss, Madam, Miss Ji, we are here."
Chunhua put the pedal in place and carefully helped Jiang Tunan get off the bike.
"Cousin! Come over here and play!"
Xiao Mingxu and his companions dismounted in the distance, and the servants had already begun to set up tables and chairs, while Xiao Huaimin and his companions went to the pavilion next to them to rest. Jiang Tunan looked around and found that they were probably on a mountain. There was a spring next to the pavilion, which was bubbling with water. Behind the pavilion was a large grassland, and the servants of the Xiao family had already opened the canopy and placed it on the grassland.
Jiang Tunan was somewhat shocked that the ancients still knew how to enjoy themselves.
The temperature in May gradually rises. If you are in Kyoto, it will feel a bit stuffy, but when you walk on this mountain, the cool air around you penetrates your skin and makes you feel very comfortable.
"Xiao Nan, let's go and rest over there. The men must be hanging out together."
Luo Yunqing and Xiao Mingyue had already gone to the side, leaving Jiang Tunan and Ji Lingyue alone standing there. Ji Lingyue was always the one left behind every year because she didn't like to move, while her brothers and cousins were at an active age, and even if there were a few steady ones, they would just gather together and talk nonsense.
Fortunately, Jiang Tunan came this year, and she had a companion, so she was very happy. What made her even happier was that she could be alone with Jiang Tunan, and then she could let Jiang Tunan say some things that were inconvenient for others to hear.
Ji Lingyue: Hehehe.
"Cousin, come and see my mighty general."
Xiao Mingxu took Jiang Tunan by the hand and pulled him aside. There were two straw cages on the ground, which were Xiao Mingxu's and Ji Yichen's "contestants". Ji Lingyue looked at Jiang Tunan walking away and suddenly stopped laughing.
Ji Lingyue: No, hehe.
Xiao Mingli, Xiao Mingrui and Ji Yiheng were playing the game of pitching pots nearby, and they exchanged a few words with each other from time to time.
“It’s the same events every year, and I’m tired of them.”
Ji Yiheng was very bored. In the past, there was a game of pitching pots at palace banquets, but they always avoided it. It was for no other reason than that they were simply sick of playing it.
Duke Anguo was a person who loved traveling. It was not enough for him to go out alone, so he often brought his whole family, even his son-in-law's family. So every time they went out, they would play tossing pots to pass the time, or recite poems, or be tested on their homework by their elders.
"Be content. Every year, my grandfather would start planning the family's days off after the Lantern Festival for the spring outing."
Xiao Mingli threw the wooden arrow casually, but unfortunately the arrow slipped along the edge.
"After becoming an official, your hands must have become rusty."
Ji Yiheng put his arm around Xiao Mingli's shoulder while smiling. Xiao Mingrui shook his head but his eyes drifted towards Xiao Mingxu.
Jiang Tunan squatted on the grass, staring at the two crickets on the ground in a trance. It was not that she did not accept this form of entertainment, but she felt that watching two bugs fight was not as good as watching two handsome guys fight (literally).
In this way, you can enjoy the excitement of competition and appreciate handsome men. It would be even better if they were shirtless, with beautiful muscle lines...
"Cousin, what are you doing? Your saliva is about to fall out."
Xiao Mingxu pushed the absent-minded person beside him, and Jiang Tunan finally came to his senses.
What are you thinking, Jiang Tunan! The people are watching you!
"Sorry cousin, I may be craving for food. But cousin, don't you get bored doing this every year?"
"How dare you roll the dice in front of my mother and the others?"
Ji Yichen shrugged. It’s not that they didn’t have any fun activities, but they didn’t dare to play them in front of their elders. Otherwise, they would be scolded at best, or beaten at worst.
Jiang Tunan smiled mysteriously.
"Brothers, perhaps you have heard of Werewolf?"