Chapter 167: The Vicious Eldest Daughter (32)

Because of the arrival of the envoy from Kyushu, Wen Wan had to be accompanied by several guards every time she went out. She had to leave all the work to Wang Yaozu, and then she really just ate, drank, and had fun.

After eating and drinking, we went to a teahouse to listen to storytelling.

Moreover, the stories she tells are based on her own romantic plays. The girls in her plays are all modeled after the several leading ladies she's about to promote at Chunhua Pavilion. These ladies are either skilled in playing the zither or have captivating dance moves, and they don't depend on men for survival. These female-centric romantic plays caused a great sensation as soon as they were released. They weren't just read by young women in their boudoirs who bought them from bookstores, but also by many men who listened to the stories in teahouses. The male protagonists hoped to find such ethereal women to be their companions, while the women hoped to be as self-reliant and independent as these women, breaking free from the constraints of family and societal norms to do what they wanted.

Wen Wan was flattered by the praise around her. Although she still loved to use melodramatic tropes, she could still capture the hearts of her readers.

As for Chunhua Courtyard, it was the largest brothel, and almost everyone knew about it. However, for some unknown reason, it suddenly closed its doors to customers. Every day, various craftsmen would come and go, working day and night, making a lot of noise. Many people wanted to know what was going on inside, but every craftsman kept their mouth shut and no one would reveal anything. All they knew was that Chunhua Courtyard had changed owners.

Many people wondered if Chunhua Courtyard was closing down. However, the girls inside hadn't left; they just weren't taking customers anymore. Meanwhile, the other brothels were still in full swing, with many of Chunhua Courtyard's customers going to other brothels. So, at night, Chunhua Courtyard didn't even have lanterns hanging at its entrance, let alone any customers.

The more it's hidden, the more curiosity it attracts; and the more curious people there are, the greater the effect will be.

After listening to the storyteller, Wen Wan went shopping. Because of the foreign envoys' visit, she occasionally saw many people dressed differently from the people of Mingzhou. After thinking about it, Wen Wan had a lot of inspiration.

For a full two weeks, everything was ready.

Wen Wan had Lin Mama spread the word that Chunhua Courtyard had changed its owner and that all the girls would leave the brothel and no longer serve customers.

This news shocked many people. Spring Flower Courtyard was really not running a brothel anymore? What would they do next?

They quickly changed the signboard again, covering it with a red cloth.

Many people speculated that even the name might have to be changed.

While everyone was wondering what Chunhua Courtyard was planning to do, Wen Wan directly instructed Lin Mama to distribute three hundred tickets, each costing ten taels of silver, open to both men and women, inviting them to watch the Blissful Banquet.

The price alone filters out a segment of people; only those with financial means can afford to consume.

The only requirement is that you keep it a secret after watching it and not reveal what you saw to anyone else.

The three hundred tickets sold out in an instant. Aside from the original customers of Chunhua Courtyard who were curious about what the brothel wanted to do, some wanted to see their former lovers, and others were just curious. However, no women bought tickets, which Wen Wan could understand. After all, Chunhua Courtyard was originally a brothel. Although the new owner claimed to be no longer doing that kind of business, it was still hard to convince people. And this world was too strict about women's reputation.

In the end, Wen Wan still had Lin's mother release the news.

Fifty female tickets will be released, exclusively for women, and each woman will receive a signed copy of Lonely Moon's novel and a copy of the upcoming book.

As a result, these fifty tickets were quickly snapped up, and the recipients were not women from poor families, but rather young ladies from prominent households.

With a customer secured, Wen Wan urged Wang Yaozu to get ready quickly, warning that if things went wrong, they would go bankrupt together.

Wang Yaozu is under a lot of pressure!

Since taking over Chunhua Courtyard, he has been losing clumps of hair. The princess would come up with an idea every other day, and then the performances of the girls were all different, making the training extremely difficult.

The food served to customers was prepared by some of the most famous chefs in all of Mingzhou. The dishes were all made according to the recipes given by the princess. Those chefs were ridiculously expensive, and all they spent was money.

The wine was brewed by the best brewer in Mingzhou City, and it was made according to the recipe given to him by the princess. It must be said that when Wang Yaozu tasted the finished product, he was simply amazed.

There are also various fruit juice drinks for young women, made from the freshest fruits, which are healthy and good for beauty.

That price is practically robbery.

The first serving was free, but everything after that was expensive, and the quantity was limited. Wang Yaozu thought the princess was a shrewd businessman. However, he thought that if he were a customer, he would probably have to pay for all the food and drinks.

Although Wang Yaozu was tired, he was happy despite the exhaustion. He was amazed just by looking at it during this time. He thought that when they all came together, it would be like paradise on earth.

...

As time went by day by day.

On the day of the Feast of Bliss, Wen Wan secretly slipped away with Xiao Taozi, shaking off the two guards.

At this time, the plaque for Chunhua Courtyard was officially unveiled.

Heaven and earth.

Lin's mother stood at the door, and there was a row of fierce-looking male guards standing there. Wen Wan said that the thugs they hired had to be muscular and look fierce and not to be trifled with.

It must be said that both the people who came and the onlookers were stunned.

Wen Wan hid in the crowd.

Madam Lin said, "As everyone knows, our Chunhua Courtyard has changed owners. From now on, Chunhua Courtyard will be renamed Heaven and Earth. Let me first tell you the rules for entering Chunhua Courtyard: First, you must not bully the girls, even verbally. If you are heard doing so, you will be kicked out. Second, those without tickets are not allowed to enter. Anyone found with a fake ticket will be kicked out."

The procession was quite large, and soon people who had bought tickets entered one by one. The men entered openly and honestly, while the women entered with veils and hats covering their faces, followed by maids and guards. However, the guards were stopped, and each person could only bring one maid. "Don't worry, Miss, Heaven and Earth has many guards. We guarantee that you will not be affected in the slightest."

The ladies agreed.

Then everyone entered the Heaven on Earth, while the people outside formed circles around it, all filled with curiosity.

Wen Wan was led by Lin's mother to a private room upstairs, which was right in the center of the stage.

Everyone who came in was blindfolded and then led to their assigned spot.

"Boss, everything is ready, we can begin."

"Alright."

Soon, the sound of string and wind instruments began; it was a piece of music I had never heard before, which Wen Wan had the system compose from its database.

Then everyone took off their blindfolds, and the surroundings were completely dark. Instantly, as the music reached its climax, the surroundings lit up.

The ceiling was made of glazed tiles, and the floor was made of stone slabs with ink splashes. The female customers were separated to another side, with curtains around them, ensuring excellent privacy. There were also autographed playbooks by Gu Yue on the desk.

Wen Wan practiced for a long time before she could write this signature quite well.

The surroundings were completely transformed, with objects and arrangements that no one had ever seen before, but they were extremely beautiful and stunning. Everyone stared wide-eyed, and the most unique thing was the platform in front of them.