Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 40

Chapter 40 Occasional Encounter In Xishi
Since the emperor had taken the initiative to approve of the fake, it was impossible to justify not being grateful. Moreover, Qin Mubai also wanted to go home and get some clothes and daily necessities. Thus, he mounted the Fire Cloud Horse and left the palace.

Chang’an City is too big, if you want to walk back, it must take an hour or two. The Fire Cloud Fast Horse’s hooves were light, and it didn’t take long for it to reach West City.

West City is now the world’s largest market, compared to the 21st century metropolitan commercial pedestrian mall is not panicked. After Qin Mubai arrived at the Great Tang Empire, he hadn’t visited the Western Market in detail. Today, he stole another half a day of leisure, so he got off the horse and strolled over.

It was no exaggeration to say that Chang’an of the Great Tang was the number one international metropolis in the world. In the Central Plains, a large agricultural country, Chang’an has a strong aura of a commercial city. This smell was especially intense in West City.

Many foreign merchants brought precious treasures along the Silk Road, aiming straight at Chang’an. Hopefully, we can get tea, silk, pottery and other specialty products from the Great Tang Dynasty to be trafficked to our country. Many Hu people came to Chang’an and did not want to leave. The goal of their graduation was to settle here and take root. This situation was similar to the struggle of many people in the 21st century for the American Green Card.

Abroad, the status of the Tang people was always the highest. It was as if a foreign envoy had come to the Great Tang Empire and treated the ordinary citizens of the Great Tang Empire humbly. Our Han and Tang Chinese costumes are not something that Hu people can wear just by talking about it. Only after obtaining permanent residency would they dare to put on gorgeous silk Tang suits and take pride in them. When foreign envoys came to the Great Tang to pay their respects to Tian Khan and Li Shimin, they were rewarded with treasures and beauties who were not given a set of Tang costumes-it was as if they had obtained a Great Tang green card and had the right to live in the Empire of Heaven. Therefore, many envoys, students, and merchants who came to the Tang Dynasty were reluctant to leave after coming to the Great Tang Dynasty. Marry here and have children. What attracted them was not only the prosperity and splendid culture of the Great Tang, but also the empire’s open-mindedness.

Because of this, many talented people from other countries stayed in the Great Tang. While enjoying the life of the Great Tang, they also spread their talents and their own culture here. On the basis of the civilization of the Central Plains, the Tang Dynasty merged with many of the most colorful foreign cultures, which were as colorful as a hundred rivalries. At the same time, it also promoted the development of production and science and technology. This kind of virtuous circle was the real reason why the Great Tang was now at the peak of the nation and country. The inclusive Great Tang and the Chinese nation, from then on, led the entire era forward like a dragon head.

People in the 21st century all know that opening up and inclusiveness can keep pace with the times. Why don’t we reform and open up? More than a thousand years later, the people of the Manchu Empire did not understand this logic. As a result, there were only Chinatowns in the United States, not the Pure People Street. Instead, there were only museums that displayed treasures stolen from the Qing court.

In comparison, Qin Mubai felt that it was better to be a Tang. Manchu, that’s for hatred and overthrow.

West City had the largest number of outsiders, and more than 90% of the Hu people still retained their national costumes. At first glance, it was as if a hundred flowers were blossoming and chasing after each other. The plaques of merchants were dazzling, and the streets that were forty to fifty meters wide were filled with carriages and horses that were constantly rubbing their shoulders. The wine fragrance in the wine shop was wonderful and curvaceous. Some gorgeous Hu Ji wore veils and exposed beard costumes that revealed their umbilical cords. Hu Wu who danced with passion and temptation attracted diners to his door.

Qin Mubai felt like a drop in the ocean was so inconspicuous as he led his horse through the western market. However, he could smell the rich aura of this prosperous era. This feeling really refreshed his heart. He couldn’t help but feel a little intoxicated as he enjoyed himself as a Tang person, what a proud thing to do.

After strolling around for a while, Qin Mubai was greedily admiring the bustling market when he inadvertently glanced at a rather courageous wine restaurant. The tavern was taller and more luxurious than any of the houses nearby, and it was very new, as if it had just opened.

The reputation of the tavern was also somewhat frightening-the number one wine in the world.

It was rare for a restaurant not named after a restaurant, shop, home, or inn to be named after wine.

The gates of the shop were tall enough to drive into three or four carriages side by side. At this moment, a large number of people came in and out endlessly. It was obvious that the people who walked in were all red and excited, and from the way they dressed, they were either wealthy or expensive, or high officials, or talented beauties. Most of the people who walked out staggered and supported each other, and their mouths were still shouting ‘Good wine, good wine’ loudly. The dissolute posture of the wasteland formed a very strong contrast to the dignified and refined manner when they first entered.

“Number One Wine Under Heaven … This restaurant is quite interesting.” Qin Mubai didn’t think for a moment and was about to lead the horse past. Suddenly, he heard a loud shout from upstairs, “Hey-Third Brother Qin!”

“Who called me?” Qin Mubai looked up and saw a big black head poking out of an elegant pavilion on the second floor. He was grinning at him, “It’s me! Yuwen Hongtai! What a coincidence! Third Brother Qin, please come up and have a drink! No, I’ll go down to welcome you!”

“What a coincidence. I’ll come up myself.” After not seeing Yuwen Hongtai for many days, Qin Mubai was also very happy when she met him by chance, so she took her horse and walked towards the shop. A waiter immediately took the reins and was stunned, “A peerless treasure horse! May I ask what kind of horses to feed you?”

“The best.” Qin Mubai threw the horse whip and a stack of copper coins to the waiter and strode into the shop.

Just as he stepped into the hotel, he smelled an elegant fragrance. A woman with a face as good as powder stood in front of Qin Mubai wearing a masculine outfit. The woman looked him up and down and cupped her fists. “Brother, do you want to drink or listen to the music?”

“Are you … the waiter in the shop?” Qin Mubai couldn’t help but be a little surprised. He had never seen such a dressed waiter before, even on TV.

“This is the waiter of this shop. The number one liquor in the world goes from the east of the shop to the chef’s errand boy. Other than the servants who lead the guests and horses, the rest are all women.” The woman in men’s clothing smiled and revealed her bright teeth. “This is the waiter of this shop.”

Qin Mubai glanced around the shop. The shopkeeper and the waiters were all dressed in uniform men’s uniform that was as tight as a cheongsam. The black gauze with golden threads of cloud boots and the soap leather waist made the waiter feel as if he was in a flower bush. Although there was not the slightest bit of exposure, it made people feel stunning sexy.

What was even more rare was that Qin Mubai seemed to find it very difficult to pick out a slightly ugly character from these women.

“Your shop owner is really a genius in business.” Qin Mubai smiled and casually gave her some coins. “Guide me to the second floor. I already have a friend who has opened a wine shop there.”

“Brother, please.” The woman raised her spotless hand, her charming and extraordinary jade face smiling as she led the way. Her slightly twisted waist was as nimble as a water snake, and her delicate buttocks, wrapped in tight hu suits, were like magnets that attracted people’s attention.

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but shake her head and smile. The owner of this shop was undoubtedly a businessman, and he understood men’s thoughts best. Most of the men in the Great Tang Dynasty were lecherous, but men always thought that their wives were inferior to concubines and concubines, and that stealing was inferior to stealing. Just these waitress girls, they were all dressed tightly, and they were all full of charm and sexy in their bones. Although tempting, but not coquettish; Although enthusiastic, but not sticky. Such a woman was much more attractive than the brothers and sisters in the cave who cheated on each other when they saw money.

Whether there was flower wine to drink or erotic service here was not to be mentioned. Just such a fragrant atmosphere was enough to make more than 90% of men linger.

Yuwen Hongtai, who was tall and tall as he walked up the stairs, crashed into him and laughed loudly when he saw him. “Great! I haven’t seen Third Brother Qin for a long time. Come in and have a seat!”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Who are they?”

“Yin Yang is here. The others are all King Wu’s Mansion’s brothers. Third Brother, you know them all!” Yuwen Hongtai laughed loudly like a bell, “Come quickly! I haven’t seen you for a long time, my brothers want to kill Third Brother Qin!”

When the two of them entered the pavilion, a bunch of people stood up and clasped their fists, “Greetings, Third Brother Qin!”

“Heh, you really are all brothers!” Qin Mubai laughed loudly and returned the greeting, “It’s really fate! Everyone sit down, you’re welcome!”

The pavilion was very large, leaving a large space in the middle. Everyone sat around the wall. Qin Mubai was rudely pushed to his seat. The wine was placed on the table, and the pot was filled with an unusually strong fragrance. Qin Mubai sniffed for a moment and understood in his heart, “This is a high-grade white wine!”

The so-called number one liquor in the world, could it be that it refers to this high level of liquor? Isn’t this wine brewing method only known to me, Meiniang, Zheng Fengchi, and the others? Could it be that they were the ones who opened this restaurant?

“Haha, Third Brother Qin, we haven’t seen each other for a long time. If we don’t get drunk today, we won’t return! This wine is really strong. It’s known as the number one wine in the world. It really isn’t a lid! Come, let me first propose a toast to Third Brother Qin!” Yuwen Hongtai laughed and raised his wine cup.

“One? I don’t dare. I don’t have much time today. I have to go back to the palace to repay my life later. It’s better to drink a little.” Qin Mubai naturally understood better than anyone else how powerful this wine was. If Yuwen Hongtai and the others heard that this wine was called ‘Qin Xianjiu’, they would probably be even more surprised. However, this restaurant still seemed to be a little taboo, not daring to use the name of the Imperial Wine Di Ci as an advertisement.

“Alright, alright, then let’s have a drink. Since Third Brother Qin doesn’t want to get drunk, then the brothers will come and pay their respects to you!” Yuwen Hongtai roared, and Yin Yang and the other ten soldiers raised their glasses to toast.

Everyone chatted and laughed happily for a while before eating some dishes. Three musical dancers entered the pavilion. One with the pipa, one with the flute, and the other with Nasser.

The three beautiful ladies were all like Celestial Immortals, causing Yuwen Hongtai and the others’ eyes to turn green. But to everyone’s surprise, the beauty holding the pipa was groped in-her eyes were large, beautiful, and watery, but they seemed to be blind, a blind woman.