The two hurried to Wanhualou. In Wanhualou, Chu Xiangxiang and Gu Panpan, who were waiting here, were indeed going crazy. There were only two days left, and they didn't prepare anything. I thought that Lin Gongzi would come early in the morning, but when the sun was three poles high, he was about to despair. Moreover, they had received a devastating blow to them, and the two top names were wilted at the moment.

Lin Jue and the little county lord were invited to the small hall on the second floor, and after the ceremony, Gu Panpan asked impatiently: "Young Master Lin, we heard a news in the morning, I don't know if it's true or not. If the news is true, I'm afraid that this time I don't have to be busy, and I will lose. ”

Lin Jue was stunned and said, "What's the matter?" How do you say such a thing? ”

Gu Panpan said: "Childe doesn't know, the city is crazy, saying that our opponent is very powerful this time." said that Liu Yiyi, who was sent by Fengyue Tower in Jiangning Mansion to participate in the Oiran Competition, actually knew how to dance. Childe may not know what this palm dance is? That is the original dance skill of Zhao Feiyan of the Han Palace, and no one has been able to dance since her, because no one has the ability to dance on the palm of a person's hand. If Liu Yiyi really knows how to dance, then what is it like, the winner or loser has already been decided. ”

"Yes, there is also, it is said that Zheng Nuanyu of Lanjiang Lou is full of poetry, songs, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and can be compared with the famous people of the world in terms of poetry and literature, and also said that she almost defeated Zhao Ziyue, the first national player of the Great Zhou, but it was only because she was afraid of Zhao Ziyue's face that she deliberately let a few hands, and Zhao Ziyue retreated." Chu Xiangxiang also frowned and said softly.

Lin Jueleng said: "All these news have spread in the city? Who passed it on? ”

"Lin Gongzi doesn't seem to know anything, since yesterday, people from Jiangning Mansion and Yangzhou Mansion who came to see the Oiran Contest have arrived one after another. They are all locals, and naturally we Hangzhou people want to ask them when they come, so they said these things. Now the rumors on the street have long been rumored, and Childe will find out if he asks someone. Gu Panpan had some resentment in his words, as if he felt that this Lin Gongzi was really incompetent, and the prince and the little prince entrusted him with the affairs of the Oiran Competition, I am afraid that it is not human.

The little county lord was also surprised, she didn't know the news on the street, if it wasn't for Lin Jue telling her those things in the morning, she wouldn't know at all. Just now, I was still discussing with Lin Jue about the news of the opponent, so it was better not to tell Gu Panpan and Chu Xiangxiang about them, so as not to put pressure on them. Now it seems that they can't hide it at all, they already knew.

Lin Jue frowned, feeling a little puzzled in his heart. It is not uncommon for people to gossip and talk about the skills of a few Qinglou red cards, but Lin Jue always felt that something was wrong.

"So, what about Yangzhou Mansion? Is there any news on the street about the Qinglou in Yangzhou Mansion for the competition? Lin Jue asked.

"Why not? Yangzhou participated in Yunshui Pavilion and Mingfeng Courtyard this time. It is rumored on the street that Qin Xiaoxiao of Yunshui Pavilion has excellent singing skills, and his singing voice goes down to the Yellow Spring to the clouds, and he can sing the most difficult song in the world. said that once after she performed singing, the guests on the table found that after she had sang, there were cracks in the teacup in front of her. It was her voice like a sharp blade that shook the teacup in a high place, and everyone didn't know it. It wasn't until the cup was picked up and the tea was spilled that he knew the power of his singing skills. Feng Susu of Mingfeng Academy is proficient in music and rhythm, especially musical instruments. It is said that she can play the piano with one hand and blow the flute with the other, bounce the pipa, and stroke the yaoqin. Blindfolded and playing music, not bad, all notes are ......," Gu Panpan said softly.

Lin Jue gasped, knowing the ability of the two top brands in Fengyue Lou and Lanjiang Building in Jiangning Mansion was already cold, and at this moment, when he heard the skills of the top brands in Yangzhou, he was even more cold from his head to his heels, like falling into an ice cellar. At this time, if you use a song to describe Lin Jue's mood, it can only be "Cool and Cool".

Are these people still human? All of them are like monsters. Be a prostitute. Is it necessary for women to fight so hard? I can't wait to go to heaven one by one, and I can't give people a way to live? Lin Jue scolded angrily in his heart.

There was an awkward silence in the small hall on the second floor of Wanhua Building. Lin Jue was silent, the little county lord frowned and wrung his hands, Chu Xiangxiang looked pale and depressed, and the atmosphere was dull and depressing.

"If you lose, you lose, what's the big deal? Is that what it does? A crisp voice suddenly sounded.

Everyone turned their heads to look, but it was the rising star of Wanhualou who was sitting on the side, the fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl Qianqian.

"Qianqian, what are you talking about? That's what we're built on. This time I lost, the southeast Oiran was won by others, will I still have a foothold in the Hangzhou flower world in the future? Didn't the guests all go to Jiangning and Yangzhou? I came to Hangzhou as the first capital in the southeast, and the fame of the flower world has always suppressed Jiangning and Yangzhou, so there is today's weather. If you lose, you lose, is it that simple? Didn't you hear what the prince said that day? Gu Panpan reprimanded.

"Sister Panpan, I'...... I didn't mean that. I mean...... Just do your best, if you really compete, it's not as good as others, what is there to say? The girl Qianqian hurriedly explained with a red face.

As everyone knows, this explanation is even more heart-wrenching, and the four words "skills are not as good as people" pierces the heart and liver, especially for people like Gu Panpan Chu Xiangxiang who have gone through a lot of hardships among many women to become the top brand, it is only by relying on skills to dominate the crowd that they can have today's status. The four words of inferior skills are the most taboo and difficult comments for them. Especially Gu Panpan, who was already not good-natured, and was already in a bad mood, immediately had a seizure when he heard this.

"Qianqian, what are you talking about? Is it sarcastic to us? Do you want to see our jokes, wishing that our reputation was ruined, hello to the top? Tell you, even if we are not as good as others, we are better than you. If you want to be the first card, I'm afraid it's still early. Gu Panpan said angrily.

Qianqian was taken aback, although Gu Panpan was the top brand of Qunfang Pavilion and he was a person from Wanhualou, but these two were actually a family. The Qinglou seems to be a lowly place that is despised and despised by outsiders, even if it is the head of the Qinglou, you must be careful to serve the benefactor, greet each other with a smile, and serve the Enke obediently. But even so, inside the Qinglou, there are three, six, nine and so on among the lowly.

The top brands of Qinglou have a very high status in the building and enjoy great authority, they can decide the successor, and they can decide the fate of the sisters in the building. Because it is precisely because of the charm of the top brand that the whole building will be famous and attract customers. It can be said that the fame of the top brand can determine the life and death of a green house.

This is also the reason why the Oiran Contest attracts many young houses to participate. Last year, when Xie Yingying accepted Lin Jue's proposal to compete for the Oiran, the Moon Tower was in a difficult moment, and winning the Oiran was also the only hope for the whole building to come back to life, and it was precisely for this reason.

If you offend the top card, it will be a disastrous consequence for the woman in the building. The way out for the Qinglou woman is nothing more than to work hard, take advantage of the time to earn more savings, and at the same time find some people who can rely on her life, and marry as a concubine after redeeming herself in the future, which can be regarded as liberation. But if you are not treated well, not only will you lose the opportunity to learn color art, but you will also have to become a slave who waits for errands and chores, and there will be no day to turn over. The time of this line of time is only a few years, after this good time, no fame and no savings, never want to redeem yourself and marry, to be a handyman in the building for a lifetime. This is extremely terrifying for the people in the Qinglou. Youth is gone, there is no freedom, and you are forever trapped in this happy scene, what a miserable life it is.

Although the little girl Qianqian is not very old and has only been in the flower world for a few years, how can she not know the truth. Because she is smart and good-looking, Chu Xiangxiang of Wanhualou treats her well, so she was allowed to learn voice and color skills from the little maid who served Chu Xiangxiang, which was an extremely lucky thing. But this luck may also disappear because of a word, how can she not be afraid?

"Sister Panpan is angry, Qianqian doesn't mean that, Qianqian is too talkative, Sister Panpan don't be angry." Qianqian's face turned pale and she knelt on the ground, pleading repeatedly.

"What are you doing? Did the county lord and Lin Gongzi come to watch you quarrel? Gu Panpan, do you still have rules? The little county lord couldn't stand it anymore and reprimanded coldly.

Gu Panpan suddenly realized that this was not the time for him to show his majesty, the county lord was here, Lin Gongzi was here, and he was a little forgetful.

"The county lord is angry, and the slave family is rude." Gu Panpan hurriedly knelt down to confess, and Chu Xiangxiang also knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

The little county lord said angrily: "Get up, don't forget what we have to do, we are not interested in knowing the affairs between you, now it is a matter of preparing for the Oiran Contest, and the rest of the things you will have in the future will be noisy." ”

The women hurriedly thanked and got up. I didn't dare to sit down, and stood there with my head down.

Lin Jue knew the crux of the matter, Gu Panpan was indeed rude, but the reason why she lost her temper was because the matter of the Oiran Contest made her upset and had nowhere to vent, so that she was angry with the Qianqian girl. If it doesn't solve their psychological pressure and don't get them back to their confidence, then this competition can now be declared a loss.

Lin Jue stood up, walked to the side of the long window with his hands in his hands, and looked at the busy street market outside through the carved window. From this point of view, the East River meanders between the bustling streets, with clear water like a belt, green willows like smoke, and the scenery is very beautiful. The streets are bustling with people. The boats on the river are constantly shuttling and busy.

The eyes of all the women looked at Lin Jue's back, and they knew that Lin Gongzi should be soothing his mood. Lin Gongzi should also be frustrated by the news he learned, and he must be in a bad mood. In addition, there was a disturbance here just now, and Lin Gongzi must be very depressed.

However, when Lin Jue turned around, his face was clear and with a warm smile.

"Miss Chu, Miss Gu, Miss Qianqian. You just made a noise, I know why. It's just that I'm in a bad mood because of the Oiran Contest, so I made a fuss. I believe that Miss Gu must not be so hot-tempered on weekdays, and she will not listen to Miss Qianqian's words as offense. At least I don't think Miss Qianqian is deliberately offending you. ”

"Please forgive Lin Gongzi, the slave family is indeed rude. The slave family was indeed very flustered, so ...... Gaffe. There are a lot of county lords and Lin Gongzi, please don't blame them. Gu Panpan hurriedly said softly.

Lin Jue smiled and nodded, "That's it." Of course, we don't blame you, anyone who hears that the opponent is so strong will also be flustered, and his actions will inevitably be hasty. But have you ever thought that your opponent may be trying to make you panic, precisely to undermine your confidence? Perhaps this is a means of theirs? ”

"What?" The little county lord and the others all looked at Lin Jue in surprise, not understanding what he meant.

Lin Jue walked over with a smile, sat back in the chair, and said softly: "Because this Oiran Contest is important, both sides are determined to win. This is like a war, and using some psychological warfare to break the opponent's fighting spirit before the war is the most clever way. It's called surrendering without a fight. Imagine, when the two armies face each other, when our soldiers and horses learn that the other party is eight feet tall, three heads and six arms, riding a tiger and driving a leopard, soaring through the clouds and fog, and the ability is so great that it is impossible to defeat at all, then can this battle still be won? ”

The women all frowned and looked at Lin Jue, as if they understood what Lin Jue meant.

"Think about it, the people of Yangzhou Mansion in Jiangning Mansion should come in a big way tomorrow, and these who arrived early this morning should only be a small part, why are they noisy and noisy, making a storm in the city? There are so many myths about it? Rumors on the streets have never been so fast, in the past, it took at least half a day for a piece of news to spread throughout the city, and there was no such news yesterday, how could so much news come out in the morning? There is only one possibility, and it is that these people who came deliberately spread the news. The purpose is self-evident, that is, to make you frightened and lose your fighting spirit. ”

Lin Jue said his conclusion with a smile.

The women were surprised but also suspicious, Lin Gongzi's words seemed to be credible, but they didn't seem to make much sense. The little county lord immediately opened his mouth and asked the questions in everyone's hearts.

"However, if the opponent really has this stunt, no matter whether someone deliberately spreads the news or not, it still has no effect on the result. At that time, they will still amaze the world and win easily when they show their stunts in the Oiran Contest. Isn't this act of spreading the news beforehand redundant? ”

"Yes, with such a wonderful skill, it seems that there is no need to play with these methods. Let's keep it in the dark, tomorrow night's Oiran will be more discouraged from our confidence. Chu Xiangxiang also frowned.

Lin Jue nodded and said, "You guys got to the point, this is the crux of the matter. If the other party first shows a sharp weapon to deter the opponent, there are two possibilities. One is to deter the opponent, make the opponent lose confidence, and collapse without a fight. That's exactly what I just said. The second is ...... Bluffing, lustful and inward-looking. This second scenario can also work wonders when you encounter a stupid opponent. But if you meet a smart opponent, you are likely to be self-defeating. ”

The little county lord's eyes lit up and he said in surprise: "Do you mean to ...... Are they bluffing? ”

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "I've been thinking about this question, I wasn't sure at first, but now I can basically conclude that they are bluffing." Why? If you think about it, this Southeast Oiran Contest has a great stake, which can be said to be related to the status of Jiangning, Yangzhou, and Hangzhou in the southeast, and it has risen to the face of the officials of the three places, and even alarmed the imperial court. It's fair to say that this is more than just an Oiran contest. In this case, if Yangzhou and Jiangning are sure to win the Oiran Contest, why do they bother to come up with so many tricks? All you need to do is win the championship tomorrow night, and there is no need for extraneous branches. But if they are not sure of winning at all, they will inevitably use some means, such as spreading these news, to make Wanhualou and Qunfang Pavilion lose confidence. By doing so, they are trying to cover it up. ”

The little county lord frowned and said, "Maybe they are just full of confidence." Don't we already know what our opponents are capable of? What do you compare yourself to? ”

Lin Jue said with a smile: "Since it is to cover up, it is that the opponent actually does not have these rumored magic skills, but just said it to scare people." Otherwise, what is it called wanting to cover up? ”

"The more you talk about me, the more confused I become, you mean...... About Liu Yiyi, Zheng Nuanyu, and their things are fake? Didn't you also seek it? How dare you say such a thing? The little county lord was surprised.

Lin Jue's gaze slowly swept over the four beautiful and delicate faces in front of him, and said with a smile: "People are sometimes like this, people are the same, and they will always be controlled by people with good intentions with rumors and do not know how to distinguish them. I'll admit that I've made the same mistake before. The so-called rumors spread a mouth, refute rumors and break their legs, people sometimes always forget to hear the sentence until they see it. I ask you, who of you have seen with your own eyes these tricks that they have been told? ”

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The girls were stunned and speechless, who had seen it? I really haven't seen it. But you can't say it's fake.

"There must be a reason for the wind. You say that their skills are fake, but there must be evidence. After all, among the rumors, someone witnessed it with their own eyes. The little county lord stretched out his little pink tongue and licked his cherry-like red lips, and said disapprovingly.

Lin Jue looked at her seductive little mouth, remembering the taste of this little mouth yesterday, and his heart throbbed a little.

"What the little county lord said is very true, I am naturally not empty words, but I really haven't seen it with my own eyes. But I have my way of discernment, and you will hear what I analyze and what I don't. Take the so-called palm dance of that Fengyue Lou Liu Yiyi as an example, as far as I know, that palm dance has been lost for many years, and no one can know it. Although I am a layman in dancing, I still read some books, and I know some stories. But I know the allusion to this palm dance. ”

Lin Jue raised his head and tapped his fingers on the tabletop, raised his head to recall, and continued: "This incident is recorded in the Book of Han: In the past, Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty took Empress Zhao Feiyan on a boat to enjoy the scenery. That Zhao Feiyan wore a purple skirt of Yunying from Nanyue, Biqiong light silk, while singing the song "Returning to the Phoenix and Sending Away", while dancing, Emperor Cheng ordered Feng Wufang to play the sheng to match Feiyan's song and dance. When the boat reached the middle stream, the wind suddenly rose, almost blowing down Zhao Feiyan, who was as light as a swallow, Feng Wufang was ordered by Emperor Cheng to rescue, so he threw away the musical instrument, grabbed the queen's two feet and refused to let go, and Feiyan continued to sing and dance. Since then, there have been rumors of the so-called Feiyan doing palm dance. There are two points from this, one is that the so-called palm dance is not something that can be danced in the palm of the hand, but that someone grabs the feet to prevent the dancer from falling. Second, this palm dance is not as light as a swallow to be able to dance in the palm of the hand, but the balance of the body is very good, and you can dance even when someone has fixed your feet. This is a good dance skill, of course, but it should not be difficult for a skilled dancer. Miss Gu, your dancing skills are exquisite, if you are given a square inch of space to gain a foothold, you should be able to do it. ”