Chapter 75 All Yours
After entering the building, Jiang Lan saw something like opening the door to a new world. She saw a girl holding a wine glass in her mouth and feeding it to the guests. Her face was as hot as a sunset cloud, and she was too embarrassed to look over there.
Xie Yun raised his sleeves to block her again. Even a grown man like him felt a little embarrassed when he saw that scene, let alone a young girl like Jiang Lan.
At this time, a plump woman came over with a twisted waist, holding a colorful round fan in her hand. The front of the fan was embroidered with a picture of a graceful beauty, and the back was embroidered with a bunch of gorgeous pomegranate flowers.
Jiang Lan found it interesting to hear Xie Yun calling the other person "Mom".
Xie Yun said that he came here today just to catch a glimpse of the courtesan, and the madam was already accustomed to customers like him.
Nine out of ten people come here to see the beauty of the courtesan, but not everyone can see her.
The madam saw that Xie Yun was a stranger, and told him that Miss Hongluan did not see strangers. She paused, as if she had something to say.
Hongluan is the most beautiful courtesan in Wanhua Tower. She is stunningly beautiful and her talent is on par with those of other literati and talented men. Her dancing skills are unrivaled in the capital. People who want to see her line up at the city gate, but very few can actually see her.
Xie Yun took out a silver note from his bosom and handed it to the madam, asking her for advice. The madam took a look at the face value of the note, put it into her sleeve with satisfaction, and led the two of them upstairs. Then she asked someone to bring a golden lotus plate with the first couplet on it.
If you want to see the top courtesan Miss Hongluan, you must first come up with the second couplet.
After reading the first couplet, Xie Yun handed it to Jiang Lan to read. After she finished reading it, she put it back on the plate. Xie Yun thought for a moment and then recited the second couplet.
The madam asked someone to bring paper and pen for him to write down, and then asked someone to send it to Hongluan, and asked Xie Yun to sit upstairs for a while. If Hongluan was satisfied with the second half of the couplet, she would send someone to invite him over.
The madam called a girl named Miaorong to greet the two of them, and then went to greet other guests.
Jiang Lan looked curiously at the golden lotus platform downstairs. There were gauze hanging on all sides, and she could vaguely see a girl playing the piano inside.
The sound of the piano is melodious and moving, with lingering echoes.
It makes my bones feel a little weak.
There is a beautiful woman pouring wine and playing the piano at the same time. It is really a blessing to have all the women. The beautiful woman is sweet-mouthed and considerate. No wonder men like to come here.
Jiang Lan imagined the scene of Qi Wuhan enjoying the happiness of having many wives, and she felt a little depressed. She picked up the wine glass and took a sip. She felt that the wine was a bit spicy on her tongue, spicier than the green plum wine she had drunk before in Huajian Cottage.
"Young master, you are not used to this drink. I will ask someone to change a pot for you. I wonder what kind of wine you like?" Miao Rong said considerately.
Jiang Lan was slightly surprised. She didn't expect that the girls here were so good at observing people's expressions and so attentive. If she were a man, she would also like such a gentle and considerate beauty. Thinking of this, she felt a little more depressed. She said there was no need to change the wine, as she was used to it. She endured the slightly stimulating spicy feeling and took another sip.
Xie Yun suggested playing a drinking game. Jiang Lan had never played before and didn't know how to play it. So Xie Yun played the simplest one, finger-guessing. He first demonstrated the game to Miaorong, then taught Jiang Lan and Miaorong. After playing twice, Jiang Lan had mastered the trick. The three of them played together. Under Xie Yun's lead, Jiang Lan gradually enjoyed it. Just as she was having fun, a familiar voice came from above her head:
"What are you playing? Why are you having so much fun?"
She raised her head and met Qi Wuhan's smiling face. Her voice was exceptionally kind and amiable, and her peach blossom eyes became even more gentle as water, so gentle that people dared not look directly at her.
From those eyes that were so gentle that they seemed a little perverted, Jiang Lan clearly read a subtext: I'll settle the score with you later.
She lowered her head to study the wine glass in front of her, pretending to be calm. After all, she was not here for a tryst, so what was there to be afraid of?
Not afraid, not afraid...
She silently encouraged herself in her heart and tried her best to ignore the oppressive feeling hanging over her head.
Miao Rong stood up and saluted him. Qi Wuhan waved his hand and Miao Rong retreated first. Then he bent down. Jiang Lan could feel his breath enveloping her and smell the faint cold fragrance on him. Her heartbeat quickened a little and the heat on her face also increased.
"Excuse me, give me your seat." He deliberately leaned close to her ear and spoke in an ambiguous tone with a hint of teasing.
Jiang Lan immediately moved to the seat next to her, her face so hot that she didn't dare to look up.
Qi Wuhan sat down in her original seat and slowly waved the bone fan in his hand.
Xie Yun looked at Jiang Lan opposite him, then at Qi Wuhan, and then turned to look at the Golden Lotus Platform downstairs.
None of the three spoke, and the atmosphere was eerily quiet for a moment.
Jiang Lan quietly looked up and met Qi Wuhan's peach blossom eyes, which seemed to be smiling but not smiling. His eyes were ambiguous, and she felt like she was bewitched by just being looked at. She turned her head to look downstairs, trying her best to maintain a calm expression.
At this time, a maid came over and made a gesture to Xie Yun to invite her, saying that her daughter wanted to see her. She then bowed to Qi Wuhan and said apologetically, "After the daughter has met this young master, she will receive the Marquis. Please wait a moment, Marquis."
It sounds like he's been here quite a lot before.
Jiang Lan glanced at Qi Wuhan, then turned her head and looked at him with the back of her head, with a subtle feeling of "saying nothing but seeming to have said everything".
"No need. I have other things to do today." Qi Wuhan looked at the back of her head, a doting smile on his lips.
The maid invited Xie Yun over, and Xie Yun asked Jiang Lan if she wanted to go with him. Qi Wuhan picked up the wine jug and poured a glass of wine into the glass in front of him while saying nonchalantly, "Brother Xie, don't you know the rules of this building?"
The maid explained to Xie Yun that her daughter only saw the person who came up with the second line of the couplet. Xie Yun then told Jiang Lan that he would go first and be back soon. Jiang Lan nodded and said "hmm".
Qi Wuhan raised his eyebrows playfully, a dark light flashed in his peach blossom eyes. He picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp, then poured another glass of wine.
Jiang Lan felt that he seemed a little unhappy. When he raised his glass, she reached out to stop him, blushing slightly and whispering, "I've had a drink."
The glass of wine in his hand was the one she had drunk from before.
Looking at her blushing and shy face, Qi Wuhan felt a heat in his heart and swallowed unconsciously. A light was faintly burning in his deep eyes. He raised his glass and drank it in one gulp. Then he took her hand and took her away.
"Where are we going?" Jiang Lan felt his palm gradually getting hotter, and her heartbeat became nervous. She vaguely sensed a wild impulse stirring in his rapid steps, making her feel uneasy but also unable to control the throbbing of anticipation...
Qi Wuhan pushed open the door of a private room and brought her in. As soon as he closed the door, he pushed her against it, his deep eyes staring at her persistently and passionately, as if a surging wave was going to swallow her up.
Jiang Lan's heart was pounding. She had a premonition of what was about to happen, and her heart was filled with violent excitement and ups and downs. Her excitement was mixed with revelry, and revelry was mixed with anxiety, and anxiety was mixed with confusion, and confusion was mixed with anticipation... All these complex emotions gathered together and were swallowed up by the pounding heartbeat...
"Xiao Lan'er, I want to kiss you." He whispered in her ear, his warm breath gently touching her white and tender little earlobe. A bright light gradually lit up in his deep eyes, like a charming devil in the dark night, with a fatal attraction.
Jiang Lan's ears burned so hot they felt like they were about to bleed. Her heartbeat was so intense it seemed to drown out all the thoughts in her head. She could only feel his warm breath drawing closer and closer... Amidst the pounding of her heart, she closed her eyes, her hands slowly grasping the shirt around his shoulders. From her initial bewilderment, she began to clumsily respond to him under his patient and gentle guidance...
Feeling her response, Qi Wuhan gradually gave in to his possessiveness, like releasing a caged beast, and his mind was about to lose control...
Jiang Lan felt like she was almost suffocating, as if she was drowning. She instinctively grabbed the clothes on his shoulders as if she was grabbing a life-saving straw, but he let her go the next moment. She took a deep breath, and the feeling of drowning disappeared.
Qi Wuhan held her gently in his arms, looking at her clear eyes with a little tear in them, and her lips that were so red and a little swollen, as if she had been "ravaged". His eyes were full of heartache and apology, and a self-deprecating smile appeared on his face.
Ye Rushui was right, he really was a beast...
"What are you laughing at?" Seeing that he could still laugh, Jiang Lan pushed him away angrily and tried to leave, but he hugged her back in his arms. Qi Wuhan whispered an apology in her ear, "I'll be gentler next time." Jiang Lan blushed and cursed, "Scoundrel..."
After the two of them were intimate for a while, Jiang Lan suddenly raised her head, as if she remembered something important. She stared at him and asked, "How did Miss Hongluan receive you before?" After asking, she pinched his waist again. Qi Wuhan hissed softly and said with a playful smile, "Don't worry, it's not like this." Jiang Lan pinched his waist again, "Do you dare?" Qi Wuhan responded gently, "Of course not."
"Did they dance for you, play the piano for you, or pour wine for you?" Jiang Lan asked three times with a smile.
For the first time, Qi Wuhan felt a sense of danger lurking on every side, and he resorted to all his military tactics. "So, what kind of dance do you want to show me, what kind of music do you want to play for me, and what kind of wine do you want to pour for me?"
Jiang Lan smiled and replied, "I don't know how to dance or play the piano, but I can save a glass of wedding wine for you later."
"You dare!" Qi Wuhan hugged her in his arms with an unhappy look on his face, which was very intimidating. Jiang Lan smiled and said, "I can play the flute." Qi Wuhan smiled dotingly, "Then you can only play it for me in the future." Jiang Lan stretched out a hand towards him, and Qi Wuhan was a little confused.
"Don't you have to pay to listen to music?"
"Okay, from now on my money will be yours~"
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