Gu Baozhu thought to herself that this must be the courtesan Li, and she couldn't help but crane her neck and stare wide-eyed at the famous courtesan who had even bewitched the emperor.

A light green shrimp-shaped curtain was lifted, and then a beautiful woman wearing a plain-colored gauze robe with flowing black hair came out to greet them.

Brother Ximen smiled and said, "Thank you for coming to greet me, Susu. I wonder how you are feeling right now, sister?"

"Why are you taking so long to get here? Your sister was getting impatient waiting. It took Mother a long time to persuade her before she finally agreed to get up and do her hair."

As she spoke, the woman subtly surveyed the crowd, taking in everyone's expressions and demeanor, before finally giving Brother Ximen a sweet smile.

Everyone felt that indescribable, lingering, and romantic feeling.

Gu Baozhu nodded inwardly.

If it weren't for Brother Ximen bringing her here, she would never have known that such a woman existed in the world.

However, this woman is still no match for her third sister-in-law.

It's beautiful, but it's not proper.

Qin Heng's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but wonder what kind of beauty this person was, since she wasn't actually the head of the Li family.

Brother Ximen laughed and said, "You've all met my brother Yuan Da. Today, I've brought two young masters with me to meet my sister as well."

Su Su's beautiful face was full of smiles as she said, "Brother Ximen, please come in and sit down. Mother and sister are resting in the back. They still need to wash and change their clothes and burn incense. Please sit for a while. With me here, I will make sure the young masters are not bored."

Amidst laughter and conversation, the group entered the outer room. All was quiet except for the gentle sounds of traditional string and wind instruments drifting in from outside. On the rhinoceros-hide incense table sat a bronze Boshan incense burner, its fragrance wafting softly. Four landscape paintings by famous artists hung on the walls, and four rhinoceros-hide armchairs were arranged below, the room exquisitely elegant.

Su Su invited them to sit down and said with a smile, "Please have a seat, gentlemen. I'll take Brother Ximen to the back. Please come over and talk to me later."

The pimp standing nearby hurriedly ordered, "A distinguished guest has arrived. Quickly bring out some of the finest wine, dishes, and fruits."

Then the handsome young servants brought out the wine, dishes, fruits, and delicacies. The fruits and vegetables were exquisite, and the wine was of the finest quality.

Qin Heng sat down next to Gu Baozhu and whispered, "I've never been to a place like this before. It's so beautifully decorated."

No wonder Xu Tang said that as long as you can serve the important people well, you can live a life of luxury even without an official position.

These people live a carefree life.

The houses on Jinqian Street are so numerous, and the food, clothing, and daily necessities are all extravagant and exquisite, truly deserving the name "a den of iniquity."

Gu Baozhu looked into the courtyard through the back window. There were three exquisitely carved small beds made of fragrant nanmu wood in the courtyard, covered with purple brocade quilts with falling flowers and flowing water. Jade-carved chandeliers hung from the jade canopy, and strange antiques were placed around the room. It was indeed very well arranged.

"Is Brother Ximen going to speak with Head Li and ask her to come out and entertain us?"

Gu Baozhu ignored Qin Heng's question and instead asked about the short, dark, and burly man, Yuan Da.

Yuan said angrily, "Who knows what he's up to with that bitch? We have food and drink, why should we care what he does?"

Qin Heng asked with a smile, "Brother Ximen brought us here to broaden our horizons. We've heard that many people have offered a fortune to meet this Master Li, but to no avail. Brother Ximen, you're quite capable. We should be happy, not angry."

Yuan Da said with a dark face, "We brothers are sworn brothers, we're all heroes, what's the point of bringing women along? When we go back and see our elder brother, I'll have a good talk with him."

Gu Baozhu tried to tease him, but couldn't elicit anything; he just kept his head down and drank.

After a long while, the sound of jade pendants jingling could be heard, followed by hurried footsteps and the rustling of curtains.

Gu Baozhu put down her wine cup and saw a beautiful woman, surrounded by a crowd, walk in. Her eyes widened in surprise.

Only Yuan Da continued to drink and eat meat, completely unaffected.

Brother Ximen approached and said with a smile, "These are the two young masters I brought. They just came over to play Cuju (ancient Chinese football), and they are quite skilled at it."

Gu Baozhu then came to her senses and nodded slightly to Li Xingshou: "This must be Li Xingshou, whom I have heard so much about. It is an honor to meet you."

Qin Heng sighed, "Seeing is believing. This is the first time in my life that I have seen someone whose every single hair is so exquisite."

Her graceful and charming demeanor was beyond description.

Li Xingshou smiled and bowed, "I am late and have kept you gentlemen waiting. Please forgive me."

After saying that, she gracefully took her seat, offered a toast, and then didn't really socialize with them. She just chatted with Brother Ximen, behaving in a manner quite different from that of an ordinary woman.

The two became so intimate that they seemed oblivious to everyone else. Gu Baozhu was dumbfounded, Qin Heng blushed, and Yuan Da just kept drinking, as if the two of them didn't exist in front of him at all.

It took Brother Ximen a long time to coax Li Xingshou into a good mood. He then said to Gu Baozhu, "Young Master Qi, you may not know that our Zhuzhu's singing and dancing are exceptional. Today, I'll entertain you with music and show you something wonderful."

Qin Heng sighed, "I have long heard that Li Xingshou's dance is the 'Rainbow Feather Garment Dance' and his song is as beautiful as the 'Jade Tree and the Backyard Flower'. Today, I am able to feast my eyes and ears on this wonderful performance with Brother Ximen."

In the future, he could even boast about it to Xu Tang.

Li Xingshou said softly, "Yesterday I heard Young Master Ximen say that he is good at music and is proficient in playing all kinds of instruments. Today I will let you see for yourself."

Brother Ximen smiled slightly. A maidservant was already carrying a tray with various musical instruments. Brother Ximen casually picked up a ruan and gently began to play it. After only a few notes, the music was so moving that it evoked a sense of grandeur and emotion.

Gu Baozhu nodded repeatedly, picked up her wine cup, and drank a cup.

This is the kind of music that people in the martial arts world should listen to.

Li Xingshou then picked up two jade tablets and tapped them lightly twice, and began to sing along. His voice was melodious and lingering, and the harmony was extremely skillful. Even Yuan Da squinted his drunken eyes, put down his wine cup, and listened carefully.

When the music ended, everyone fell silent.

Li Xingshou sighed leisurely, "Young Master Ximen is indeed a master among them."

Yuan shouted, "What's so special about that? My brother is a master sumo wrestler. Back in the day, he fought in Shandong and was known as the best sumo wrestler in the world. Even the prefect..."

"Alright, alright, this is nothing to mention again. With such good friends here today, how about I play another flute?" Brother Ximen said with a smile, picking up the jade flute.

Li Xingshou smiled and said, "Then I will play the zither to accompany you."

Both men were connoisseurs of romance, skilled in playing musical instruments and singing; they were also adept at literary games such as wordplay and word puzzles; and occasionally, Li Xingshou would rise and dance amidst their laughter and conversation.

Gu Baozhu and Qin Heng sat there dumbfounded, unable to utter a single word, just as Yuan Da had said, like dazed birds, only able to drink and eat.

As the wine flowed freely, Li Xingshou, her face flushed, held the half-finished cup of wine in her slender hand to Ximen's lips and asked with a smile, "I wonder if Brother Ximen would allow me to see the tattoos all over your body?"

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