Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 571 The Mystery of Bianjing: A Tale of Love and Debauchery (36 chapters)

A song for the Double Ninth Festival, its brilliance shining brightly.

at night,

When Yan Laoyao drove Xia Youmi back to her residence in the east of the city, he could hear excited discussions along the street. Apart from a few people talking about their own families, most of them were discussing Feihua Pavilion.

"Aunt Chi, we're likely to run into a lot of carriages ahead." When Yan Laoyao heard that, his focus wasn't on the excitement, the beautiful dances, or the spectacular scenery, but rather on the fact that they would encounter traffic congestion in the direction they were traveling.

Xia Youmi said calmly, "Then turn to the side of the alley, get off the bus and walk a bit."

Whether she lingered with the crowd leaving Feihua Pavilion or ventured to a secluded spot, she could gain something different. Since this kid brought it up, it might as well head back sooner rather than later.

"Okay!"

In the latter half, Xia Youmi didn't let Yan Laoyao see her off. Instead, she got off the carriage with her light bundle and left the carriage for him to head south to her home.

Yan Laoyao didn't dare to contradict Aunt Chi's meaning, and also because he had inexplicable confidence in her.

Avoid crowds,

Xia Youmi then darted through the puzzling alleyways, moving quickly and accurately, breaking through the limitations of his vision.

After returning to Panlan's bedroom in Feihua Pavilion and changing her clothes, there were still some casual guests outside drinking and chatting happily.

When Xinrong saw her, she breathed a sigh of relief and said excitedly, "Master, everything went smoothly! Some of the troublemakers were even dealt with by the officials. I noted down their numbers and will show them to you later."

"very good."

Upon hearing the praise, Xinrong hurried back to the hall; she couldn't be absent.

Inside the pavilion, there was an explanation: Panlan's mother was training Xinrong, so she had arranged the general process in advance and was just waiting in the room to solve the difficult problems, leaving the rest to Xinrong.

Because they had rehearsed countless times beforehand, there were no major mishaps internally. Before Xinrong could even get away to ask her mother for help, someone stepped in to resolve the situation on her behalf.

Tsk tsk, too much ease isn't a good thing.

Seeing the person who had just finished reporting to their mother with a beaming face, I guessed they had received some flattering words.

If every step is meticulously planned, it might not serve its intended purpose as a test. Without guidance for Xinrong, he might face further setbacks in the future. This is the true sentiment of most of the older members of Feihua Pavilion; they are accustomed to hardship. Their first reaction to problems is often negative, believing that after a successful experience, the other party will encounter even greater difficulties.

But Xia Youmi and Xinrong won't do that; some lessons and hardships don't need to be repeated.

It was late at night.

Xia Youmi personally saw off the last group of guests.

Among them were a few older people who had been brought by younger family members who were regular guests. They had suddenly encountered old friends, and the conversation overcame their drowsiness. Even the younger family members had gone home together, while they were still immersed in the comfortable environment provided by Feihua Pavilion, continuing their passionate outpouring.

The conversation started with the Double Ninth Festival dance, then moved on to the general situation in folk culture, reminisced about the past, laughed and teased each other, and finally circled back to comments about the Flying Flower Pavilion and the dance music.

They were no longer officials, and most of them, even the younger generation, found it difficult to gain a foothold in the court.

They now rely on the glory and businesses inherited from their ancestors to make a living. They can satisfy their desire for leisure, but their social standing is hard to regain.

But today,

Watching such a unique performance suddenly sparked my interest.

They can come here often to appreciate its elegance.

Moreover, the tea is excellent, the wine is mild but flavorful, and the seating is comfortable. Guests can sit far apart, or a few old friends can remove the partitions between the seats and create a small, intimate space for conversation.

I was surprised to find that what I thought would be seen as a disturbance was actually handled in an orderly manner by the manager of Feihua Pavilion after the event. He was clearly very familiar with the setup, and his actions in changing seats were quick and precise.

Finally, the manager added that if anyone wanted to watch the stage together, they could make reservations in advance. They would arrange everything according to the number of people and their requirements, ensuring that customers wouldn't be disappointed.

The group of people repeatedly said "yes".

Neither of them discussed the price.

Xia Youmi also arrived.

However, once someone has spoken kindly and given her the best hospitality, she can then play the bad cop and, when she sees him off at the door, a young regular customer is already waiting by the carriage.

Xia Youmi said to him, "Young master, you must be careful. If you drink too much and can't find your way, you won't be able to properly rehearse the dance."

"Hehe, I understand." Understanding the implication in Xia Youmi's words, the regular customer turned around and scolded, "Grandfather! If you continue to disregard your health like this, you won't be able to drink fine wine or see the amazing dances! There are still many strange tricks to be used here! Take the Moon Palace for example, you haven't even seen it yet! Don't lose out on something important for the sake of something small!"

The old man got used to being scolded.

As people get older, they're all worried about you getting into trouble.

Some people who didn't have grandchildren to pick them up suddenly sobered up a bit.

Panlan stood in the shadows, swaying unsteadily. It was indeed not worth her wasting her time here; it would be a joke if she were carried out.

Finally, Xia Youmi verbally made a promise to the regular customer, asking him to come again for the fifth show, and the customer was appeased. She happily left with her elders.

And a little over a month later, that person did indeed get a license plate.

Despite their declining social standing, they still enjoyed special privileges in a brothel. Gradually, to maintain their status, they began to spread the word that Feihua Pavilion was a place of exquisite skills and refined elegance.

The wind direction changed slowly like that, and even Zhou Yin, who was far away in the Wen family mansion, could hear the wind.

at this time,

Xia Youmi, posing as Chi You, was still wandering around the Fu residence in the south of the city.

The mansion that Fu Miao'an wanted to build was a bit complicated. It was not a typical residence; it needed to accommodate tool sheds similar to those in an official's office, as well as rooms where officials could live comfortably.

It cannot cross the line of laws and regulations; it cannot be too simple, but it also cannot be too extravagant.

It also needs to take into account both functional professionalism and safety assurance.

If one only possesses one or two technical skills, it would probably be difficult to handle. Xia Youmi's fabricated experience of Chi You, however, fits the description of its richness.

Fortunately, even though Fu Miaoan's budget was somewhat limited, the design fee was still quite high.

in addition,

We talked again, and I learned that she also had a knack for selecting material.

Fu Miao'an simply added more money and hired Xia Youmi as the top manager, overseeing the entire process from raw material procurement to construction.

They even automatically found a reason for her, saying that such an ingenious design certainly wouldn't want to be ruined.

If you hire someone who doesn't care about appearances, who knows what kind of building it will turn out like.

Considering various factors, and with her great-uncle Fu having approached her again, Xia Youmi temporarily accepted the job, though she didn't intend to handle it all herself.

He asked Fu Miao'an for some stewards and some trusted servants from his household.

They are specifically subject to oversight and responsible for the execution of their respective projects.

After measuring the data and praying to the gods and Buddhas, the ground was leveled step by step.

More than half a month has passed, and we've only just reached the stage where we need timber.

The order had already been signed with the Yan family.

All samples have been checked and there are no problems.

But the trouble that needed to be addressed still came.

Xia Youmi had long wanted to meet those people who monopolized timber resources. Recently, taking advantage of his travels to the south of the city, he'd found a lead. However, he ended up investigating the Zhao and Cao families, those two long-time rivals.