Chapter 658 I Don't Want Your Body
Lin Yuesha strode up to Xu Da and stood in front of him, standing on tiptoe to be at eye level. She looked at him from left to right and something seemed off.
"Cousin, is there something on my face?"
Xu Da automatically changed his form of address, touched his cheek with his hand, and found it smooth and clean, without any makeup.
That's why men sometimes feel so down about applying makeup, especially in hot weather. When makeup mixes with sweat, it's like touching a whitewashed wall and the paint is peeling off.
"No."
Lin Yuesha was convinced she hadn't misread anything. Xu Da's eyes gleamed with excitement as he eagerly headed to Wenjun Tower. Even if one's words were a veiled expression of disapproval, did he really need to make it so obvious?
"Then let's go in quickly."
Xu Da made no attempt to hide his excitement; he was eager to see the spectacle, fearing that if he was too late, the peacock would be taken by someone else.
"good."
Something unusual must be going on. Lin Yuesha hesitated for a moment, but still believed that Xu Da wouldn't trick her, so she strode after him.
Several days later, Wenjun Tower had a new male madam. The madam stood at the door, smiling to greet them. When she saw Prince Luo in the middle, her face immediately lit up with a smile. "What wind has blown Young Master Luo here!"
"Of course, it's a fragrant breeze that evokes a poetic and picturesque scene."
Luo Wang stood with his hands behind his back, his posture elegant. He spoke to the male madam without the slightest hint of disdain, saying gently, "I've heard that a group of new talents have arrived at Wenjun Tower, including some who are skilled in poetry. This has stirred my appreciation for talent."
"Oh, you've come to the right place."
The male madam invited Luo Wang to sit in a private room for a while, as he needed to go upstairs to consult with the boss.
After all, the Prince of Luo was a person of high status, so he would definitely want to see Wenjun.
"No, I did not come for Wenjun."
Luo Wang refused. He had already had enough of that alluring face that flirted and posed in front of him!
His purpose today was to see his nephew, who had been mistreated, and to take the opportunity to trick Qi Heng.
Bringing Lin Yuesha along to see the excitement will surely be a pleasant surprise!
Even without Lin Yuesha's suggestion, Prince Luo and Xu Da would have come today. The purpose of having fun was just a pretext; their real aim was to introduce Xu Da to someone.
It is said that the private rooms at Wenjun Tower also charge a fee. Lin Yuesha touched the five hundred taels of silver in her purse and estimated that it would not be enough.
With the Prince of Luo present, Wenjun Tower arranged the best private room, which had no sense of romance whatsoever. Paintings were hung everywhere upon entering, and the air was filled with the fragrance of ink.
If Lin Yuesha hadn't come to Wenjun Tower, she would have definitely thought it was a tasteful teahouse.
There was no noise upstairs compared to downstairs. Soon, male prostitutes dressed in transparent clothing came to serve tea. Several men filed in, dressed very scantily.
Lin Yuesha closed her eyes, refusing to look at what was improper; she hadn't received this treatment last time.
"Young master, why are you still shy? Is this your first time here?"
The last male prostitute was also the most handsome among them. He stood right next to Lin Yuesha, blew a breath into her ear, and spoke softly.
"Stay away from me."
Lin Yuesha felt teased, her ears turning bright red. She moved closer to Xu Da for a sense of security and hurriedly said, "This young master likes strong and powerful men, none of you are suitable."
"I don't like them at all!" Lin Yuesha still had normal aesthetic sense; these male prostitutes were more alluring than the women. Even Xiao Qiuyue, who sang female roles, wasn't this greasy-haired and powdered.
"So you like this kind of food."
The male prostitute scoffed, then said to Lin Yuesha, "You've come to the right place. Our Wenjun Tower is never short of strong men like you, including some captured from barbarian tribes—tall and burly. You'll definitely find one..."
After the male prostitute's persuasive sales pitch, Lin Yuesha finally understood his true purpose.
"We need to find new people."
Qingxing escorted the person to Wenjun Tower and heard that the other party had given Qin Nanyan the nickname Yanxia and did not arrange for her to receive guests.
"You probably can't see Yanxia. We need to wait for our boss's approval. He's new and doesn't know the rules."
After finishing his sentence, the male prostitute suddenly remembered his purpose and smiled at Lin Yuesha, "However, we have a peacock in our establishment who will only be available for three days. Why don't you order the peacock first?"
The word "peacock" sounds familiar.
"The scholar that Young Master Luo mentioned is selling his smiles because he has no money for writing materials."
Xu Da whispered an explanation to Lin Yuesha from the side.
Oh, there is such a person, worth four hundred taels, who is the target of the Prince of Luo.
"In that case, let the peacock come up and serve."
After Lin Yuesha finished speaking, she added to the male prostitute that he should make Kong Que dress normally and definitely not go braless.
“This servant understands.”
After the young man finished speaking, the group of men together flicked their sleeves and performed their dance steps as they retreated.
Lin Yuesha looked down at the table and saw a receipt. It turned out that the teacups served by the male prostitutes were an extra service charge of fifty taels of silver.
Fifty taels of silver for serving tea and exchanging a few words? Isn't it too easy to make money with silver?
Lin Yuesha was crying inside, wondering how many boxed meals her shop would need to sell to earn back fifty taels of silver.
On the top floor, Xiao Qi, dressed in a white shirt, was forced to have makeup done by his servants, with a layer of white powder applied to his face.
Ziyuan, who was watching the commotion from the side, said when she saw him about to resist, "Don't forget our agreement, don't be a sore loser."
Xiao Qi, unable to bear it any longer, finally said, "Remember what you promised me, or else..."
"Don't worry, this isn't the first time we've worked together. Even if it's just for Qilu's sake, I won't go back on my word."
Ziyuan sipped her tea, a sly, calculating look on her face. "I'm doing this for your own good. It's a good thing you're wearing makeup now, otherwise it would be even more embarrassing."
"Scholars cherish their reputation and wouldn't come here to loiter around for no reason."
Moreover, Wenjun Tower is Ziyuan's most profitable business, which relies on charging exorbitant prices.
"Don't blame me for not warning you, what if you run into someone you know..."
Ziyuan gave him a heads-up beforehand, and then said, "Your uncle is here. After he found out you were here to register, he insisted on choosing you."
"Too talkative."
After Xiao Qi finished speaking, seeing that it was almost time, he stood up and was led downstairs by the male prostitute. As soon as he pushed open the door, his expression froze.
It's one thing for Prince Luo to bring Xu Da along, but why is his younger sister also by his side?
Xiao Qi instinctively covered his face.
"The peacocks have arrived?"
The Prince of Luo gestured to his nephew, "Please sit down."
"A real man, even if he ends up in a brothel, should be open and honest. Why hide it?"
Xu Da was laughing so hard he almost passed out, yelling, "Take your hand away! Don't we pay you to see your face?"
The newcomer was dressed in white, looked rather thin, and swayed unsteadily.
Lin Yuesha thought of her stepson and felt a pang of pity. Scholars' writing implements were too expensive; talented people accumulated wealth through money. Although she looked down on such self-degrading behavior, selling poems and lyrics was somewhat understandable.
"You don't need to be afraid. We mean no harm and have no desire for your body."
Lin Yuesha thought that she should explain things clearly first so that this newly signed newcomer would feel more comfortable and less reserved.
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