Da'an's best son-in-law

Ye Chen lived a very relaxed life in the following days, but under this relaxation, he was a little bored. This is not a modern place. There are no mobile phones, computers, Internet, and various modern entertainment methods. Now Ye Chen has no choice but to take Lian'er around the city every day. Whenever Ye Chen likes something or wants to eat some snacks, Lian'er will take out his wallet to pay the bill, so he doesn't have to worry about these things at all. Ye Chen was happy to be free. This kind of life as a young master was something he could never ask for in his previous life. The Wei family has many industries, but the most important one is the silk and satin business. Now that the weather is getting hotter and hotter, thin silk and satin goods are in hot demand. Wei Yanran guards the Wei family's silk and satin shop almost every day, handling large and small businesses. Small business dealings. Only at night would I go back to the attic, look through the ledgers for a while, and then go to sleep. After being here for so many days, Ye Chen has a deeper understanding of An Chao. He went to restaurants, teahouses, boats, and theaters. In terms of historical dynasties, the An Dynasty can be regarded as one of the few dynasties that did not suppress business. "Focusing on agriculture and suppressing business" is almost a standard feature of every feudal dynasty, but Ye Chen can't see the slightest trace here. Whether it is a small merchant or a large trading house, the business is very hot every day. The market in Jizhou is very lively and prosperous every day, and there are many vendors selling even at night. This may be one of the reasons why the An Dynasty was so prosperous, but... Ye Chen learned that the north of the An Dynasty was still the Jin Dynasty. Faced with this huge threat from the north, the An Dynasty did not pay too much attention. Emphasizing culture over military affairs is also a characteristic of this country. Counting the time, according to history, the current Jin Dynasty is not very powerful, so it is in peace with the An Dynasty, but if it takes a few more years... Ye Chen shook his head, Even if he knew about these things, he couldn't control them. Now he was just the son-in-law of the Wei family. In troubled times, what can he change? "Uncle, what are you thinking about?" Seeing Ye Chen sitting on a chair in the teahouse in a daze, Lian'er's head came over curiously. "It's okay. I've been wanting to listen to a play recently. I was just thinking about which one I should listen to." Ye Chen patted Lian'er's head and smiled lightly. If he spoke out about these things, he would probably be arrested by the government in the name of deceiving the people. Lian'er took out her purse, paid for the tea, and the two of them headed towards the theater together. Among the few entertainment activities in this dynasty, opera was the one that most suited Ye Chen's taste. However, although he was willing to listen, Lian'er beside him was not very happy. On the way to the theater, Lian'er's face was wrinkled all the time. When Ye Chen asked her, he quickly waved away that she was fine. After doing this several times, Ye Chen stopped asking. The theater in Anchao seemed different from what he had in mind. In his impression, the theater was just a place under a performance stage with a few tables and chairs for spectators to drink tea and eat cakes. But the theater he went to was completely different. The first thing is the difference in environment. Unlike the large environment in other places, there are small rooms here, giving people a sense of privacy. Moreover, although he didn't understand the costumes of the women here, the dances and operas, they were obviously more open than other places. The "The Injustice of Dou E" in the theater last time was too boring, so just listen to it His head is so big. No wonder the business here is the best! Ye Chen sighed in his heart. But the most puzzling thing for Ye Chen is that since he came here to listen to the opera, Lian'er has been restless every time he came here. Her face was red and she looked at him with a resentful expression. What did she ask her? Can't ask. "Hey! Master Ye is here, please, please!" The middle-aged woman saw Ye Chen coming and ran out to greet him. Ye Chen has become a regular visitor here. Under the guidance of the woman, Ye Chen came to the private room where he usually stayed. The opera on the stage was about to begin. Several women in red and pink dresses came to the stage and started dancing along with the music. Ye Chen Sit down on your own. From this position, he has the clearest view in the entire theater. Today's song is "Liangzhou Dance". Zhou Mi's "Qidong Wild Words" records that there was a leading dancer in the Southern Song Dynasty court named "Mrs. Ju". Her "Liangzhou Dance" was unmatched by anyone, and she was known as "Chrysanthemum Head". "Liangzhou Dance" is a Tang dance that is graceful and graceful. It originates from the Wuwei region of Gansu Province and requires extremely high physical conditions for the dancers. Unexpectedly, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty and Zhao Gou looked down on her. Mrs. Ju was so disappointed that she left the palace to marry due to illness. A generation of dancers ended their artistic lives in this way. Seeing the graceful women on the stage twisting their slender waists, Ye Chen was fascinated for a while. At this time, he keenly heard the dissatisfied muttering coming from his ears. Besides Lian'er, who else could this person be? Based on Lian'er's various behaviors since he came here, Ye Chen felt that he had to ask for clarification today, so he pulled Lian'er who was muttering aside and said seriously. "Lian'er, let me ask you again, is there anything wrong with me coming here to listen to the show? Why have you been so abnormal these days?" Hearing Ye Chen's question, Lian'er, who was muttering, pinched herself He looked at the ground without raising his head, rubbed his feet on the ground, and said nothing. Seeing her like this, Ye Chen was really confused. "If you don't tell me, I will tell your lady when I get back," Ye Chen said helplessly. It seems that Lian'er will not tell the truth today unless Wei Yanran is moved out. He knew that in the Wei family, the person Lian'er respected and feared most was none other than Wei Yanran. Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Lian'er, who was originally timid, immediately became anxious, and her face suddenly turned red. "No, sir, don't tell the lady!" It seemed that it was working, and Ye Chen continued to tease her. "If you don't say anything, I will tell your lady that you were lazy when I went out and you hid something from me." Hearing Ye Chen say this, Lian'er's little face suddenly turned bitter. This is not that. no. After thinking for a while, Lian'er stomped her feet heavily, as if she had made some determination, and opened her mouth. "Uncle, you are a gangster!" As soon as these words came out, Ye Chen was immediately confused. He couldn't say these words nonsense. If Wei Yanran found out, wouldn't he think that he was plotting against Lian'er? He quickly interrupted Lian'er. "What's wrong with you, Lian'er, you can't say this nonsense." But now, Lian'er couldn't stop talking. "Lian'er is right, uncle, you are a gangster! Do you know where you came from? This is Goulan! It's not a theater. If the lady knows that I brought my uncle to a place like this, then I will not be raped by the lady. Layer of skin..." Lian'er's voice became smaller and smaller, and in the end it was just a gentle buzzing like a mosquito. What? Check the bar? Ye Chen naturally knew what Goulan meant. As the so-called Goulan House is one of the most prosperous industries in An Dynasty. Female-led kabuki plays account for a large proportion of Goulan. Overall, actresses account for half of the entertainment industry in the Song Dynasty. Although they both provide singing and dancing performances, the meanings of the two are very different. The theater can only listen to the plays, but the hook bar... Ye Chen suddenly remembered that he brought Lian'er here for the first time, and the latter hesitated. Looking at her expression, I thought it was because Lian'er didn't like listening to operas, and the middle-aged woman who always greeted me, I always wondered why she always wore heavy makeup, but now it seems. Ye Chen sighed, it's the madam! If Wei Yanran knew about this, even though she probably wouldn't treat her badly given her personality, she would really have no shame in staying in the Wei family anymore. "Why didn't you tell me earlier, Lian'er?" "I thought..." "What did you think?" "I thought my uncle liked it." Hearing this, the tea in Ye Chen's mouth almost spit out, this Lian My son was really kind to me, and he was even able to bring his uncle to Goulan to listen to music, more than once. "Just the two of us know about this. Don't tell your lady, do you understand?" After hearing Ye Chen's words, Lian'er nodded heavily. Even if Ye Chen didn't say anything, she knew she couldn't, otherwise she would be punished to death because of the young lady's temper. Seeing Lian'er nodding, Ye Chen let out a sigh of relief, stood up and prepared to take Lian'er away from here. After knowing where this place was, he was on pins and needles and couldn't stay any longer. Just as the two were about to leave, a folding fan blocked Ye Chen's path. The owner of the folding fan looked like a romantic and talented man, looking at Ye Chen with a smile. Seeing the person coming, Lian'er's expression was obviously a little nervous. She tugged at the corner of his clothes and muttered, "Uncle, this is the young master of the Yue Family Trading Company, Yue Song." Yue Song, he must have known this body before. Ye Chen also smiled slightly. Based on his experience, it was easy to deal with this kind of human sophistication. He was about to say hello, but Lian'er's next words made him a little surprised. "He is a fanatical pursuer of the young lady, and there are rumors that he was the one responsible for my uncle's fall into the water..."