The following stories are from a collection of novels written by Shen Qifeng in the Qing Dynasty, Xie Duo. The illustrations in the text are from the Internet. If there is any infringement, please inform us to delete it.
In Shandong in the Ming Dynasty, there was a scholar named Huang Zhupu, who just passed the exam. However, Huang Zhupu was not satisfied. He planned to take another jinshi examination, gain fame, honor his ancestors and live a rich life. For this reason, Huang Zhupu continued to "don't listen to things outside the window, and only read the books of the sages", never daring to slack off,
soon, the Beijing exam will be held again, Huang Zhupu bid farewell to his parents, rode a little donkey, and set off for the capital .
When passing Wuqiao County , Huangzhupu stayed. The next day, just as he was about to continue his journey to the capital, he heard that a friend lived nearby. There was still some time before the exam, Huang Zhupu was not in a hurry, so he went to find a good friend.
According to someone else's instructions, Huang Zhupu really found that good friend.
After some courtesies, the two started chatting, all about scientific research. After talking, the good friend's topic changed. He said: There is a famous prostitute near here, called Zhu Qingniang, have you seen her? Or, have you ever heard of her?
Huang Zhupu never knew, and honestly said that he did not know.
My good friend also said: I heard that Zhu Qing Niang looks like Chang'e , she is very talented and famous here. I've always wanted to go see it, but I haven't had the chance. You're here today. How about we go see it together? Maybe there is no gain!
Huang Zhupu was very curious, and without resisting the temptation, nodded in agreement. So, the two started to find Zhu Qingniang.
When they arrived at the place where Mother Zhu Qing lived, the two found that the pink wall and the red door were quite imposing, like a rich and noble home. When the two saw this, they thought it was very strange, and thought that this mother was a rich prostitute.
But if she has money, why should she be a prostitute,What about cursing to please men?
The two knocked on the door, and someone opened the door. It was an old man with gray hair. After the old man invited the two of them into the house, he poured tea for them and left. After Huang Zhupu finished drinking tea with his friends, another old woman came. After a little greeting, the old woman took them to the inner room.
When they got to the inner room, the two of them saw that the decoration was even more beautiful. There were paintings and calligraphy inscribed by celebrities on the four walls. There is a censer on the desk, a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and behind it is a small desk wrapped in black lambskin (the furniture that the ancients used to lean on their body when they sat down). There are also vases on both sides of the bookcase. There is a red plum inserted in the bottle.
dude, is this a prostitute's room? It's a bit surprising that he is more particular than some literati and elegant scholars.
The two feel more and more that this prostitute is not easy.
After a while, the old woman left, and a little girl came, who should be the maidservant of Mother Zhuqing. The maid stepped forward and said to Huang Zhupu and her friends, "Qing Niang drank alcohol last night, she just woke up now, and is now putting on makeup. Please wait for a while, nobles, and don't be in a hurry.
Huang Zhupu and his friend nodded and agreed.
After a while, Zhu Qingniang hadn't come out yet, Huang Zhupu was a little anxious, and complained in his heart: Everyone said that celebrities have airs, and it seems that famous prostitutes also have airs, this is not small, let me wait.
Huang Zhupu waited for a while and almost stood up in a hurry. At this time, another little girl came, which was different from the previous one. It seems that it is another maidservant of the concubine.
The maid said: Qingniang had already finished dressing just now, but she was tired again, so she lay on the pillow and fell asleep again. She told me that she would have to wait a little longer, she would wake up soon, and she would come out to see you after changing her clothes.
After listening to the maid's words, Huang Zhupu and his friend looked at each other, and they both agreed: This congratulation mother must be very beautiful, otherwise it wouldn't keep people waiting like this; and it is estimated that the guests usually received are not dignitaries, but also giant businessmen. Jia,Otherwise there wouldn't be such a big shelf.
Thinking of this, the two became even more excited, and kept staring at the curtain on the other side of the house, lest they miss the beauty.
After a long wait, the old woman came out, she rolled up the curtain, and stood still. Obviously, Mother Zhuqing is coming out. At this time, the two maids supported Zhu Qingniang and walked out slowly.
Huang Zhupu and his friends couldn't sit still anymore, so they quickly got up and watched.
This congratulatory mother is not very beautiful, it can even be said that it is not beautiful, or it is ugly! I saw her face with powder, because the application was uneven, so her face was colorful, and the rouge on her lips was not applied properly, and it looked very messy, as if it had been bitten by a dog.
What's more terrifying is that Mother Zhu Qing is very fat and her belly is very big, like a big water tank. Such a fat body, when passing through the narrow door, is like the grain ship passing through the lock, it looks very crowded, as if the door frame will be squeezed out.
Huang Zhupu almost spit out a mouthful of old blood. He turned his head and said to his friend: "A dignified prostitute, to actually look like this, is simply embarrassing for her peers. I'm sorry for the word prostitute."
Looking back, he found that his friend was gone. It turned out that his friend saw that Zhu Qingniang was so ugly and regretted what he said, so he ran away in fright.
But Zhu Qingniang did not look angry, and said calmly to Huang Zhupu: How do you compare the famous prostitutes and celebrities?
Huang Zhupu didn't know how to answer, but after a while he said: Probably the same, they are all famous.
Zhu Qingniang smiled and said: Since the two are the same, then I am a famous prostitute, and I deserve it! The young master said just now that I am ashamed of my peers and cannot afford the name of a famous prostitute, isn't it wrong?
Huang Zhupu was not convinced and said: I'm just being polite, how can a famous prostitute and a celebrity be the same?
Zhu Qingniang sneered and said: What kind of person is Mingshi? The boy must know. They hold a three-inch long tube (that is, a writing brush),Galloping the literary world, they pack themselves in various ways, and want everyone in the world to know their style and their fame, but in essence, they do not want to show off their appearance or brush and ink, but to let people appreciate their true talent and inner temperament and skill, right?
When Huang Zhupu heard it, he thought it was very reasonable. He was a scholar and knew what literati thought.
Zhu Qingniang saw Huang Zhupu's face and knew that he agreed with her words, so she continued: I also used this gorgeous house, exquisite decoration, and famous calligraphy and paintings to package myself and make myself famous. I hope everyone in the world can can know my name. But in essence, I am also a capable person, and I hope that guests can appreciate my inner ability. Therefore, the appearance of powder is not important, the most important thing is my ability and kung fu.
Huang Zhupu almost laughed and asked: Kung Fu? What will you do? Is bed kung fu?
This is Huang Zhupu mocking Zhu Qingniang. However, Zhu Qingniang clapped her hands excitedly and said loudly, "Yes, it's bed kung fu. Like those famous people who write articles and poems, I have my own secret skills. This is what a famous prostitute should have. Don't you try it?
Huang Zhupu was overjoyed and went into the back room with Zhu Qingniang in his arms.
In the evening, Huang Zhupu said: You are so right, what Xi Shi, Diao Chan, Wang Zhaojun, although they are beautiful, they are worried about national affairs, and they are unhappy from the bottom of their hearts. Much worse than you. You gentle town, really make me very happy!
Zhu Qingniang said: Yes, if the beauty is not happy, you are married to her, and it is just like holding a picture of twelve golden hairpins, not really happy!
Since then, Huang Zhupu has stayed at her family's home every day, happy every day. However, within half a month, he ran out of money and was unable to take the exam.
Later, Huang Zhupu could only go back in embarrassment and found that friend,Borrow money to go home.
After hearing about it, my friend sighed and said, "You've been fooled, that mother-in-law, who speaks so nicely, isn't it for your money?" Where is the truth and happiness? Just like those celebrities, she used various pretexts and names to improve her reputation and worth, so as to make more money, that's all. You fell in love with her, and you still think she's right, you're really obsessed!
Huang Zhupu suddenly realized: Yes, I spent all my money, missed the exam, and was put to sleep by such an ugly woman, it's really not worth it!
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