Firstly, as an official of the imperial court, it would be tantamount to handing over a ready-made handle to others if Chi Yan were discovered to be frequenting such places.

Secondly, he is now a married man, and it would be somewhat inappropriate for him to go to such a place openly.

Chi Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly had an idea.

——

Shen Tangning stood in front of Chunfeng Tower, somewhat speechless: "So you've seen people bring their wives to brothels?"

Chi Yan coughed softly and put his arm around her shoulder: "Watch your words, we're best buddies now."

He had Yu Shu disguise them both. Now Shen Tangning was dressed as a man. Chi Yan looked at her pretty face and felt very fortunate: "It's a good thing you're not a man, otherwise my title as the most handsome man in Yanjing would be in jeopardy!"

"The most handsome man in Yanjing?" She raised an eyebrow at him. "Did you bestow that title yourself?"

Chi Yan touched his nose, tsk, she noticed that.

After the two went inside, they specifically asked for a girl named Yanran.

The madam gave the two men a strange look, her eyes seeming to say something but holding back: "You two guests only want one girl?"

Shen Tangning, puzzled, replied with a stern face, "That's right, is there a problem?"

"No, of course not!" The madam chuckled dryly, swayed her hips as she went out the door, "I'll go and call Yanran right now."

After closing the door, she pursed her lips and muttered, "Two grown men come here to have fun, and they only have one girl to keep them company. Tsk, they look all dressed up, but I didn't expect them to be so promiscuous!"

Shen Tangning heard Chi Yan chuckle softly and looked up in confusion: "What are you laughing at?"

Chi Yan cleared his throat and said seriously, "It's nothing."

He couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt; it seemed he shouldn't take her to such disreputable places in the future.

Shen Tangning pursed her lips and gave him a strange look, but didn't ask any further questions. She turned around and walked around the room, then used tea to extinguish the incense in the incense burner.

"You're quite skilled." Chi Yan came up behind her, hands in his pockets, watching her movements with an air of nonchalance.

"You learn from your mistakes," she replied slowly, and he coughed lightly, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

There was a knock on the door, and Yanran pushed it open and entered with a smile on her face: "I'm sorry I'm late, my two guests have been waiting for a long time."

Shen Tangning looked over curiously. The newcomer was dressed in a light red dress, with a charming and beautiful appearance. Her every move was graceful and elegant, without a trace of vulgarity.

It was quite different from what she had imagined.

She didn't speak, but glanced at Chi Yan, who raised his hand and said, "Come in."

Yanran turned and closed the door, a hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes.

These two... are quite strange.

One was overly reserved in his speech and behavior, while the other looked like a martial arts expert.

It's been quite lively here lately.

Yanran stepped forward, her eyes filled with laughter as she looked at the two men: "What do you two want me to do? I can do anything."

Shen Tangning shifted uncomfortably, maintaining a calm tone: "Let's dance first."

Yanran readily agreed, but when she saw Yanran remove her shawl, revealing most of her fragrant shoulder, Shen Tangning was taken aback. Her eyes widened in astonishment:

"What are you doing!"