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Qingnu County, part of Le Commandery in Yangzhou, was also the commandery city of Le Commandery.
Yangzhou had an extensive water system and a thriving river transport network. Qingnu County, built along the water, was traversed by the Qingnu River. This was a stunning Jiangnan commandery city, where all the buildings had white walls and black-tiled roofs. Every morning and evening, a thin mist enveloped the surroundings. The white walls faded into the fog, their boundaries blurring into one.
This city was more prosperous than many prefectural capitals Song You had visited. Shops lined the streets, people bustled about, carriages and horses moved like flowing water and dragons in procession. Compared to Langzhou, it felt like an entirely different world.
Beyond its wealth and liveliness, the city had a distinct charm. As one walked the streets, one could often hear the songs of boatmen from the Qingnu River, the recitation of poetry by scholars standing at the bow of their boats, or the graceful melodies of instruments drifting from taverns and brothels along the roadside.
Yangzhou, whether in its counties or its commandery city, seemed to have an endless array of winehouses and brothels to explore. This was part of its irresistible allure.
No wonder Princess Changping had loved visiting...
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