Women's clothing in the Ming Dynasty

They were happy here, and when they turned around, they heard the princess calling to let them in.

After seeing Mrs. Jiang, Li Chengfeng saw that her eyes were red, obviously she had cried a lot, but he didn't point it out, and just bowed and saluted.

Concubine Jiang hurriedly helped him up: "Master Jinghua, you don't need to be too polite, this time the little girl was saved, thanks to you, I haven't thanked you yet!"

Zhu Houcong had a complicated look on his face. Although he really hated Li Chengfeng, this man saved his sister and owed him a debt of gratitude to the palace.

Li Chengfeng was also very excited. After all, this was a life saved, but he still kept in mind that the human setting could not collapse, and kept aloof all the time: "The princess is serious, and the king's salary is to worry about the king's worries. I was invited Entering the mansion, this is a matter of duty."

Seeing his humility, Jiang felt even more fond of him, and asked respectfully: "Now the little girl is awake, I don't know what to do next."

Li Chengfeng shook his head and said: "Poverty Dao is good at alchemy and Taoism, and his medical skills are only mediocre. Since the third lady is fine, she can be treated according to the doctor's instructions in the mansion. In addition, although the medicine has a quick effect, it hurts the spleen and stomach. Well, you need to take some medicine to regulate your body."

Jiang wrote down every single word, obviously convinced him.

Li Chengfeng felt that it was almost done, so he found the right time and said: "There is one more thing, Pindao felt something while refining medicine just now, to be honest, I went down the mountain this time to practice in the world of mortals, and now I feel that my state of mind has broken through Quite a lot, and it’s time to go back to the Taoist temple.”

Before Jiang could react, Zhu Houcong yelled: "My third sister is not well yet, so there is no reason to leave now! What if she falls ill again!"

"Xiao'er!" Jiang yelled to stop quickly, "Don't be rude to Master Jinghua!"

Even so, she agreed with her son's words from the bottom of her heart, and said to Li Chengfeng apologetically, "Don't blame the Taoist priest. I am really worried that the third sister is still lying on the bed. Besides, there is still something wrong." In one month, it will be the hundred days of my deceased husband, and a person like Master Jinghua who is profound in Taoism and Dharma is still needed to sit in the town."

Seeing that Li Chengfeng couldn't persuade him, he could only lament in his heart, but his face remained unmoved: "If so, that poor man will stay for a while longer."

Mrs. Jiang agreed, very happy, and seeing Li Chengfeng's simple clothes and thin figure, she proposed to arrange some maids for him.

Hearing this, Li Chengfeng was almost scared out of his wits. He hasn't fully adapted to his identity yet, so how dare he let someone take care of him personally!Hastily declined, but in the end the kindness was hard to turn down, and he reluctantly accepted one person, and then hurriedly left.

After returning to Qingjiang Temple, Li Chengfeng leaned half on the side of the bed. He realized that he was very tired, but his body was fine, and it was more of a kind of mental fatigue. Excited.

But at this time, he couldn't allow him to rest. After all, there was a little tail around him. Li Chengfeng deliberately jumped the youngest and childish girl from the group of people given to him by the princess.The girl looked less than ten years old, and she had been working in Princess Jiang's yard on weekdays, and she was well-raised.Now she is looking at this "desolate" room with a tangled expression.

Li Chengfeng asked softly, "What's your name? How old are you this year?"

The other party replied: "Master Immortal, the maidservant's name is Miaoqing, she is nine years old this year, her parents are servants of the palace, and she grew up in the palace since she was a child."

Yes, still a family child.Li Chengfeng said again: "Miaoqing... is a good name that has a relationship with Taoism. You don't need to call me an immortal teacher, just call me the Taoist name Jinghua like others. Since I entered the mansion, I have been practicing in seclusion. If you don’t understand something, please explain it to me.”

Miao Qing smiled and said, "Okay, what would Master Jinghua want to hear?"

Li Chengfeng thought about it for a while, since he was about to leave, other things were not very important, just find out some important people, "Just tell me, who are the stewards in this mansion, who are they? What are you responsible for?"

Although Miaoqing was young, she had clear thoughts and articulate words. After passing through her mind, she said: "If you want to talk about the stewards in the palace, there are too many. Every courtyard is different, so I will explain it to Master first. A few who can talk."

"First of all, there are some old people in the Wangfei's courtyard. Most of them came here with their dowry. The maids and boys are under the care of Mama Qian. In addition, there are Liuxiang, Youfang, Manwu, and Dihe. They are the first-class maidservants next to the princess, and they are also very dignified on weekdays."

"There is also the side concubine Wang Niang. She eats fast and worships Buddha on weekdays, and hardly goes out, and there are very few people in the courtyard."

"There are a lot of people around the prince, apart from the two servants Huang Jin and Lu Dan who are accompanied by Yuci, there are also a few little maids."

"There's Aunt Chen in the east courtyard." Speaking of this, Miaoqing showed a trace of disgust, "You don't need to worry about her, that person is just a shabby householder, and a few days ago she was sick because she felt that her food and clothing were not enough. Nao, I was punished to go to the prince's mourning hall to think about my mistakes, if you meet her on the road, you should avoid her."

"Master Mo Kaimo, the chief steward of the mansion, is mainly responsible for the affairs of the front yard. As for the backyard where the Qingjiang Temple is located, Mrs. Zheng and Liu Li are in charge. If Master Jinghua wants to buy something, you can also go to him..."

Li Chengfeng was fascinated by what he was listening to, and when he looked up, he saw Miaoqing's sympathetic eyes, and instantly understood that it was because he felt that his place was too shabby, and couldn't help feeling sad.If it's not a last resort, who doesn't want to sleep in a big soft bed?But he still had to put on a face, so he explained: "Our Taoism emphasizes innocence and inaction, so let's forget about those external things."

Sure enough, the girl on the opposite side showed admiration, Li Chengfeng said casually: "But then again, Miaoqing, you are so young, you are so smart about the house."

Miao Qing lowered her head in embarrassment: "No, I grew up in the mansion since I was a child. My father is the stable steward and my mother is the kitchen steward. I know these things naturally. If there is anything Master Jinghua doesn't understand, just feel free. ask me!"

With the help of Miaoqing, the second generation of the mansion, Li Chengfeng finally got a general idea of ​​Xing Wang's mansion, and then he asked to be alone under the pretext of meditating.

After Miaoqing left, Li Chengfeng paced back and forth in the room. Judging from today's situation, the princess wanted him to preside over the blessing ceremony.The biggest problem now is - he can't! !

He did inherit the memory of the original owner, and the original owner had indeed been a Taoist priest for several years and was familiar with Taoist classics.But it’s okay to take these things out to fool people. The so-called praying and opening of the altar, these things, actually have strict regulations for each step.Back then, the old Taoist priest was beaten to death before he could teach the original owner. He couldn't make it up in full view!

Li Chengfeng tried to flip through the books in the room, but he became more and more upset and irritable. He also knew that there was no such thing as dictation in the books, but he gained a new understanding of Taoism.

It turns out that the so-called "Taoist nun" in the world does not exist in Taoism.Orthodox Taoism is called Kun Dao. In Taoist classics, male Taoists are also called Gan Dao, and female Taoists are called Kun Dao accordingly.When the yellow crown refers to male Taoist priests, female Taoist priests are called female crowns accordingly.

Before Li Chengfeng lied to everyone that he was a Quanzhen sect disciple, but it wasn't all a lie.The breathing techniques, Taoist classics, and even boxing kung fu that he practiced are indeed Quanzhen traditions. The reason is that the old Taoist priest was a Quanzhen abandonment back then.

Taoist priests are divided into two schools: Quanzhen and Zhengyi.

Taoist priests of the Quanzhen sect are monks, unmarried, vegetarians, and most of them live in Taoist temples.

There is a group of Taoist priests who can marry and eat meat.Most of them are Taoist priests who do not leave home, also known as Huoju Taoist priests, and a small number of Taoist priests are monks.Some of the orthodox Taoist priests who do not leave home are active in temples, and some do not have temples and are scattered Taoist priests.

There are many differences between the Quanzhen School and the Zhengyi School in teaching methods and rituals.For example, the Quanzhen sect practices inner alchemy, and the Taoist priests of the Zheng sect use spells in scriptures and repentance.There are even more differences in the rituals, the focus of what they do, and the ancestors they respect.For example, an obvious difference is that the disciples of the Zhengyi sect have to be conferred to become qualified Taoist priests, while the disciples of the Quanzhen sect need to be conferred the precepts.There are strict regulations on conferring talismans and conferring precepts, and the ceremony is very solemn.

So Li Chengfeng kept saying that he was a disciple of Quanzhen, so he might not know these basic skills at all.

"I can't go on like this!" Li Chengfeng scratched his hair frantically, "We must leave the residence within a hundred days!"

Just when he was struggling, Miaoqing's shout came from outside: "Madam Zheng, what are you doing! Our master is meditating inside, and he said that no one will be allowed in. Do you want to force your way in!"

Then a bitter female voice came to mind: "Hey! Who was I at that time? Wasn't this the little overlord of our stable? What, I made a mistake and was sent here to be a gatekeeper? Didn't your mother intercede for you? Tell you! I'm not afraid of them, get the hell out of here! I'll ask the little vixen inside!"

As soon as Li Chengfeng heard it, he knew that Widow Zheng was looking for trouble again, worried that Miaoqing's small body would really be torn with her, so he hurriedly opened the door.

When Widow Zheng saw the real master, she temporarily let go of the little maid, and vented all her anger at him! "Good, you little vixen! You actually coaxed that bastard Liu Li to cook bird's nest for you for several days. I only found out after checking the accounts today! Your short-lived appearance is worthy of eating such expensive things!"

Bird's nest?What bird's nest?Li Chengfeng was stunned for a moment, then realized immediately, he wished he could raise his head to the sky and scream, this damn thing was done by the original owner again.

It turned out that when the original owner arrived in the backyard, Liu Li, the alluring and hungry ghost, set his sights on him, but after all, he was an invited Taoist nun, and he dared not make a move because of his reputation.

But who is the original owner?This is a capable person who takes advantage of the men with his super thick skin and super high acting skills without even touching his body.He had already seen through Liu Li's thoughts, so the two secretly exchanged eyebrows, coaxing Liu Li to take care of him a lot, especially in terms of food, which was almost better than that of the master in the backyard.

But he ignored the general environment, the palace staff is intricate, and everyone inside is a genius, how can it be compared with those stupid young masters who he provoked before.In the end, the boat capsized in the gutter, and he died, and he deserved it.

He's dead, but it's over. Poor Li Chengfeng is here to help him wipe his ass.

Li Chengfeng knew he was wrong, and he was a little bit embarrassed to say it.Miao Qing next to her couldn't see it, she jumped out and said, "Isn't it just some supplements, let's make up for it ourselves!"

Mrs. Zheng sneered: "Two thirty taels of silver, let me see what compensation you, a poor Taoist priest, get?"

Li Chengfeng... Li Chengfeng didn't know either.He went into the palace to steal the money because he had no money, how could he get it out for two or thirty taels.

Miao Qing curled her lips: "You put it directly on the account, and I will settle it in two days."

Widow Zheng was still dissatisfied. Before she could open her mouth, Miaoqing interrupted again: "It's a joke. Could it be that Mrs. Zheng is still worried that I ran away? Then, let's go directly to the princess and settle the account. I also find it strange that Master Jinghua can eat so much in just a few days?"

"Little girl! Who are you threatening?" Widow Zheng's voice was stern and soft. Naturally, she didn't dare to go to the princess for such a small matter, because she was afraid that people would think that she was incompetent.Secondly, which hands and feet in the palace are clean, and if something is found out by then, she might not be able to afford it and walk around.

Seeing that there was nothing they could do, Widow Zheng gritted her teeth unwillingly: "It's best to fill in the bill within three days, otherwise! Hmph!" After speaking, she left angrily.

Seeing her walking away, Miaoqing suddenly gave Li Chengfeng a big gift: "Master Jinghua, forgive me, because the third lady is not yet well, and the princess has not given orders, so it is inconvenient to disclose the fact that you have saved people. I'm sorry."

Li Chengfeng was taken aback, and quickly helped her up: "It's all trivial, but... I'm not afraid of your jokes, I really don't have that much money with me."

Miao Qing couldn't help laughing: "Master, you are worrying too much. The son just sent someone to send 1000 taels of silver, saying that it is a reward for curing your illness and saving lives. It's just that you are meditating inside, and the servants dare not disturb you, so they carried it all to the warehouse."

"!!!" The windfall from heaven directly knocked Li Chengfeng unconscious, he was wrong!He will never complain about Zhu Houcong in his heart again!Sure enough, it is very interesting to be the emperor in the future!

Getting this money can be said to have strengthened Li Chengfeng's determination to run away early.At this time, the other female champions in Qingjiang Temple also received the news that Mrs. Zheng was making a fuss, so they ran out to take a look without worrying.

Li Chengfeng expressed his gratitude for their concern, and lightly swept over the faces of these colleagues, Li Chengfeng sighed slightly in his heart.

Sure enough, beauties need to be compared. Anlu Prefecture is a small place, and most of the female lay Buddhists in Taoist temples were adopted from childhood. Some of them are already 50 or [-] years old. His face was tanned and red.The original owner's women's clothes were seven points in color, and they were all set in ten points, so it's no wonder that Liu Xiang Liu Li took a fancy to him at a glance.

The author has something to say: I will do some popular science about prices in the Ming Dynasty, so that it is easier to understand.

In the early and mid-Ming Dynasty, 1 tael of silver was converted into about 800~1400RMB at present. The fluctuation is large after all, and it may be a little less in the later period.

Compare the prices in Wanli years.

1 tael of rice and silver = 2 stones or 377.6 catties.A total of RMB 1.75 per catty.

Premium pork silver 1 cent six cents = 8 catties equals RMB 13.2 yuan per catty.

Premium mutton silver 1 cent and 8 cents = 9.5 catties equals RMB [-] yuan per catty

The price of five catties of chestnuts is 6 cents and five cents of silver, which is 8.6 yuan per catty

The price of a live fat chicken is 4 cents of silver and 26.4 yuan per piece

The price of four pieces of white cloth is 8 coins in silver, which is 132.2 yuan per piece

The price of cotton per catty is 6 cents of silver and RMB 39.6 per catty

Housing prices: It is recorded in "Three Words and Two Pai" that a small broken house like a rough house is about 50 taels, and the RMB is less than 5 yuan.There is no upper limit for luxury houses, there are tens of millions.

In addition, the prices in rich places like Jiangnan and Beijing may be a little higher, but not too much.

As for income: Fan Jin’s father-in-law in "The Scholars" is a butcher, and he belongs to the middle-income group among the common people. According to him, he pays himself one dollar a day, 3 taels a month, and 36 taels a year, about 4 dollars.

That is to say, if there is no disaster and helplessness, the people can still support themselves.

But in ancient times, it still relied too much on the year. During the Chongzhen period, there was a rare disaster in a hundred years, plus corrupt officials.How expensive was rice at that time? According to records, in Suzhou in 1640, 1000 copper coins were needed for a catty of rice, which was about 100 yuan per person.A family of 3 needs to spend 3000 yuan a month to buy rice, and the monthly food cost is more than 4000 yuan, so the Ming Dynasty collapsed...

Although it is a bit late, I would like to wish you all a happy National Day holiday.