LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 53
Many people came with their families. Let me emphasize again that the brothels in the Tang Dynasty were not what you imagined.
This performance was arranged by Changsun Lan in an open space surrounded by pavilions, and guests could stand on the upper floors to watch the performance.
Those who came to Huichunfang tonight did not think about going back.
Although the New Year's Day is an important festival, it is far inferior to the Lantern Festival.
So, there is still a curfew tonight!
Everyone has the same idea. Where can you not stay up all night? Going to a brothel is more lively, right?
Huichunfang is full, and guests are pouring in.
Earlier, Changsun Lan held an event. The guests who gave the most rewards will get the seats closest to the stage, commonly known as VIP.
Unexpectedly, ten seats were actually obtained by the same person.
A wealthy businessman from Chang'an.
He traveled around the country with his family. It was bold enough to say that he dared to roam the world when the public security in ancient times was so poor?
The rich businessman's surname was Li, the same as the royal family's surname, and everyone called him Li Yuanwai.
In fact, he was not a pure businessman in the strict sense. I don't know what kind of business he did, but probably his family was rich.
I don't know what kind of big family it was.
Li Yuanwai took a seat at the invitation of Changsun Lan, and brought a total of thirteen family members.
There was one wife, three concubines, and nine children of varying ages.
Li Yuanwai didn't want to stay in Bianzhou for so long, but he thought the show at Huichunfang was interesting, so he chose to stay.
Opening ceremony, burning firecrackers!
Huichunfang's employees and all kinds of guests threw dry bamboo into the fire, exuding a happy atmosphere.
The firecrackers in the Tang Dynasty were not the postmodern firecrackers wrapped in paper with gunpowder.
This is real firecrackers!
As the name suggests, it is to throw dried bamboo poles into the fire, and the crackling sound when burning is used to drive away wild beasts.
This tradition did not change until the improvement of papermaking in the Song Dynasty.
"Give me one!" Song Zhen thought it was fun, so he snatched the bamboo pole from Di Renjie and threw it into the fire while shouting.
He didn't know how many years he hadn't been so happy.
In the postmodern era, firecrackers are banned everywhere, which lacks the most important joyful atmosphere of the festival.
Song Zhen was having a lot of fun, but at this time, a rhythmic drum sounded.
"Red and prosperous--"
He looked back curiously, and saw that everyone held hands and danced around the campfire.
"Shouzheng, come here quickly."
Song Zhen smiled slightly and replied loudly: "Okay, I'll come right away."
At this time, more than a dozen people wearing hideous masks and red and black clothes and pants ran to the place near the fire and danced.
This is a unique ritual in the Tang Dynasty, called "Dan Nuo (nuo second tone)".
This is an activity that has been passed down from ancient times, intended to drive away plague and evil spirits.
The poet Wang Jianyou once wrote: "Jinwu performed Nuo on New Year's Eve, and four teams of people in painted trousers and red clothes marched." This is exactly what he described.
Everyone danced hand in hand to the rhythm of the dance steps of the leader "Fang Xiangshi".
Miss Xia He quietly changed her position with Tian Qi next to Song Zhen, and she gently held his hand.
Even if she couldn't be intimate with him, she was satisfied just holding hands.
Song Zhen had a lot of fun, until he touched a soft ball, and then he realized that the person next to him had changed. He turned his head and saw that Miss Xia He's pretty face was flushed, and she lowered her head and pursed her lips.
Song Zhen finally let go of her hand quietly.
If you don't love, don't hurt.
He had pity and appreciation for Miss Xia He, but it was definitely not the kind of love between children.
He didn't dislike her. The two could have met by chance, and it would have come naturally, blended well, and then forgotten each other.
Song Zhen didn't do that.
In the final analysis, he still felt bad for Li Mengting.
He would feel guilty.
Miss Xia He knew his intentions when she noticed Song Zhen letting go.
"That's it, it's good."
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The joyful ceremony lasted for an hour.
Then, the staff of Huichunfang began to guide the guests to an open space.
Because there were a lot of guests tonight, the attic couldn't accommodate so many people.
So, Changsun Lan used the second performance venue.
This venue was built temporarily and guided by Song Zhen.
In the center of the venue, there was a stilt house, and many water tanks were placed in the air below.
Di Renjie didn't know what it meant, so he asked Song Zhen.
Unexpectedly, Song Zhen just blinked and said playfully: "You will know later."
The curtain fell on the stage, covering all the scenes inside.
This arrangement attracted the attention of the guests.People's expectations.
Mr. Li laughed and said, "It seems interesting."
The lady next to him was holding a child, obviously not taking it seriously.
Music and dance are just her husband's hobbies.
It took a long time to prepare, but no one was anxious, and one or two were talking happily.
Huichunfang prepared the inner and outer fields this time. The inner field needs to pay 500 coins to enter, and it will be equipped with luxurious tables and chairs and various fruits and cakes. There are only 100 seats.
The outer field does not need to pay, but the standing place is a bit far, and the view is not very good.
Many guests chose to get it for free. It's not that they don't have the money, but they have never seen the performance and don't know how it works.
If it doesn't look good, wouldn't it be a waste of 500 coins?
As for the top VIP seats, the row occupied by Mr. Li's family is closer to the stage, the audio-visual effect is more shocking, and there are special people to serve.
"Why hasn't it started yet?" A young man complained while chewing a melon.
Li Yuanwai laughed and said, "Xun Wan, don't be impatient, the good show is worth waiting for."
As soon as the voice fell, a lively suona sounded, and the curtain was instantly opened.
Accompanied by the rhythmic beating of six drums and five musicians, the cheerful music suddenly sounded.
Li Yuanwai was so surprised that he stood up directly.
What kind of music is this song?
There are four types of Tang music: Yayue, Yanyue, Kaiyue, and Sanyue.
Li Yuanwai thought he was knowledgeable and had even listened to the Liyuan in the palace, but he had never heard this kind of music.
First of all, this song must not be Yayue, Yayue cannot have so many high pitches.
The core of Yayue is ritual and music education, not for the purpose of enjoyment. The tones are relatively few but similar to symphony, with many parts and great momentum.
Postmodern funeral music has a hint of Yayue.
You said it was Yan (banquet) music? Not really.
Although Yan music in the Tang Dynasty was daily music, it only had a few more tones than Ya music, and was generally more cheerful.
Compared with this song, it was like the difference between a tractor and a Ferrari.
Kaile is even less likely. As a kind of military song, Kaile is mostly magnificent and domineering.
Sanyue? As a song and dance miscellany, it is possible.
However, compared with the existing Sanyue in the Tang Dynasty, this song is simply a world apart.
"Could it be Hu music?" Li Yuanwai shook his head. It couldn't be. Hu music has a single instrument. How could it be integrated with the instruments of the Central Plains?
"What is the name of this song?"
A female prostitute whispered: "Reply to Li Yuanwai, the name of the song is "Spring Festival Overture", created by Song Lang."
"Who is Song Lang?"
"It's the young man standing on the drum and playing the suona. His full name is Song Zhen."
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