Xianle Palace.
Si Jin, holding the paper bag containing her clothes, casually hailed a rickshaw.
Soon, they arrived at the entrance of Xianle Palace.
This is the largest comprehensive entertainment venue in Shanghai.
All those who come here are high-ranking officials and dignitaries.
Because ordinary people simply cannot afford such high expenses.
As soon as you step inside, the melodious yet worldly-tinged tune of "Night Fragrance" slowly enters your ears.
Si Jin casually found an inconspicuous spot to sit down and took a glass of red wine from the waiter.
He watched the dancers on stage, moving swaying to the music, absentmindedly.
I think it would be even more interesting if it were a boy.
The whispers of others nearby occasionally reached Si Jin's ears:
"Have you heard? A few days ago, a new actor appeared in Peach Garden. He's a man, and he sings female roles exceptionally well. He completely overshadowed Qin Jiangli when they shared the stage."
"Yes, yes, I've heard about it too. What's that person's name again? Pei Sijin, right? I also heard that he's exceptionally handsome, even more beautiful than Miss Shu Yidie from Xianle Palace."
"Really? That's a pity. We didn't get to go to the Peach Blossom Garden that day."
"Hey guys, how about we go to Peach Blossom Garden in a few days and see if we can throw some money at it and see if Pei Sijin will come out and play with us?"
"No need to go to Peach Blossom Garden, we don't like listening to opera. I heard from a rumor that Pei Sijin's performance of 'The West Chamber' is so influential that Xianle Palace is preparing to invite him over to sing a song with Miss Shu Yidie."
"real?"
The man grinned lewdly: "Then we've got something to see, hehe."
Si Jin heard all of these words, and paused in the wine glass she was holding.
Xianle Palace wants to invite him to sing, so he should be able to make contact with the people from Xianle Palace in the next few days.
He needs to make money quickly to acquire the Celestial Palace.
That way, we can put the handsome little boy on the stage.
Just then, a waiter passing by noticed him, lowered his eyes, and asked:
"Sir, what would you like to order?"
Si Jin blurted out:
"A handsome little boy."
"Yes, that's fine."
The waiter didn't seem too surprised and continued to speak enthusiastically:
"Please come with me, we'll go to a private room upstairs."
Si Jin's eyes lit up: "Okay."
He hadn't expected that there would be staff available to provide services here.
It's like the brothels of ancient times.
It's pretty good.
He followed the waiter to a private room.
Then, looking at the photos of the boys on the "list," I randomly picked a few that looked pleasing to the eye.
He instructed:
"I'll bring some fruit later, and also a brand new pipe and some top-quality tobacco."
Have a few of them bring it in.
"Okay." The waiter nodded and left.
A short while later, six adorable little puppies dressed as servants walked in.
They methodically placed the fruit on Si Jin's bedside table, and one of them squatted beside him, lighting a cigarette for him.
Si Jin remained in the "beautiful woman reclining" position, comfortably leaning against the large bed.
He held the thin, golden cigarette in one hand and took a gentle puff.
He exhaled a few wisps of smoke in a very artistic way.
The little boys clapped and praised it.
… …
Outside Xianle Palace, the waiters quickly received the menacing Qi Linyuan.
I was so nervous that I broke out in a sweat.
"Lord Qi, we haven't done anything to violate public order, so what brings you here?"
In their impression, Qi Linyuan was always impartial and strict, and never had any fondness for such places.
Whenever they come, it's always to check something.
He's the boss of Shanghai now, who dares to mess with him?
Upon hearing that he had arrived, the manager, in a flustered state, came out and, forcing himself to be cheerful, went forward to greet him.
"Lord of the city, what brings you here?"
Unexpectedly, this fearsome figure suddenly uttered a sentence:
"Has a guest named Pei Sijin ever been here?"
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