The plaque was very large and ornate, with three large characters written on it:

Lichunyuan.

Zhu Youxiao extended his hand, beckoned Duke Wei to his front, and asked, "My dear, this place looks quite extraordinary. I wonder who is behind it? Do you know?"

After hearing this, the Duke of Wei shuddered, his expression somewhat unpleasant, but he still forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, I am old now and have no interest in these matters. I don't usually come here."

"Besides, Ming officials are not allowed to visit prostitutes, and I never go to such places. I naturally don't know who is behind this brothel."

"Really?" Zhu Youxiao nodded with a smile, and said casually, "I see. I shouldn't have asked this question. But this place looks really nice. Let's go in and sit down."

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao closed his folding fan with a swish, then walked into the building with his hands behind his back.

When the receptionist at the door saw these people, he greeted them with a smile.

It is naturally impossible for such a place to have prostitutes greeting or soliciting customers at the door. Only low-end places do that; high-end places never do such things.

After entering, women came to greet you. They were not there to accompany you, but to welcome you.

Unlike those who greet guests at the door, they mainly arrange things. Their status is not as high as that of the madam, but they do similar work, such as arranging drinks, private rooms and girls.

If all the brothels relied on the madam to do all these things alone, she would be exhausted to death.

These women who greeted guests were all a bit older and had not yet become good women. They were probably going to spend their retirement in the brothel. They usually did some of this kind of work and also privately taught some new women.

You have to know that in a high-end place like Daming, you can't just sleep with people to survive. The girls here have to be good-looking, good at chatting, and have knowledge of music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and songs, and they have to chat with you on a regular basis.

It can be said that this is a high-end club, and none of the girls here are ordinary people. Just like those high-end places in later generations, the girls there are good-looking, well-educated, and even have good academic qualifications.

This kind of thing is a leftover from our ancestors, and it's difficult for many girls to even meet you. This is not about money, the more it is, the more people will praise it.

Even nobles or high-ranking officials would not engage in such messy things. If they really wanted a woman, they would usually spend money and redeem her with a large price, which was considered a noble thing to do.

The one who greeted Zhu Youxiao and his companions was a woman in her thirties. With a bright smile on her face, she walked straight up to Zhu Youxiao and said with a smile, "This young man looks very elegant. Does he know any girls he knows?"

"No, this is my first time here." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "The place is nice. If the girl is nice too, then I'll stay."

"Okay, sir, don't worry. Our girls will definitely satisfy you." The woman said with a smile, "I wonder what kind of girl you like? Do you have any requirements?"

Zhu Youxiao turned to look at her and said, "I want the best, the most beautiful courtesan among you. Also, book me private room number two. It's too messy down there, I don't like this kind of place."

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao smiled and opened his folding fan.

Wei Chao, who was next to Zhu Youxiao, took a step forward, pulled out a ticket from his sleeve, stuffed it into the woman's hand with a smile, and then stepped aside.

The smile on the woman's face became even brighter. After taking the bill, she touched a few places with her hands, then put it into her sleeve with a smile.

She didn't even need to look. Judging from the size, it must be a silver note of one hundred taels. Judging from the texture, it was 100% a note from the Royal Bank.

This young man is really generous, he just gave one hundred taels.

Remember, this hasn't done anything yet.

The woman's smile suddenly became even brighter, and she quickly said, "Please wait a moment, sir. Someone will be here soon."

She turned around and said, "The distinguished guest has arrived. Room No. 2 is ready."

After saying this, she turned and led the way, saying as she walked, "Sir, we have excellent wine and food here. We caught two good sea bass yesterday, and I'll have them prepared and sent to you later. I wonder what kind of wine you'd like to drink?"