With these thoughts in mind, Tang Qiqi and Lan Yu arrived in the misty Jiangnan region.
This place truly is paradise on earth, unlike the bustling and vibrant Lin'an, or the impoverished and desolate Lanling. Jiangnan is like a gentle and beautiful young woman, quietly revealing her beauty, especially at night when it possesses a hazy, ethereal charm.
Tang Qiqi, looking completely naive, couldn't take her eyes off the dancers gracefully performing on the flower boats on the lake.
On the ferry below the railing, an old boatman said, "Young master, would you like to have a drink on the pleasure boat? The lady on board is the famous courtesan Hongxiu from Jiangnan. You two will regret it if you don't go and see her!"
Tang Qiqi's eyes lit up. She had only ever seen courtesans in novels. How could she let this opportunity slip by?
Tang Qiqi said excitedly, "Ferryman, hurry and ferry us across!"
Lan Yu grabbed her arm and said, "You have quite a wide range of interests, you're not allowed to go!"
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do! I'm already here, and you won't let me go? Didn't we agree that I could see whatever I wanted? Can't you be more reasonable?" Tang Qiqi rattled off a string of words and boarded the boat without further ado. Lan Yu had no choice but to follow Tang Qiqi onto the boat.
The boatman rowed the oars, and the water rippled rhythmically, like a beautiful song.
Tang Qiqi leaned over to ask the boatman about the courtesan, completely ignoring Lan Yu's dark face.
The boatman chuckled and said, "This young master is truly a man of character!"
Tang Qiqi pointed at Lan Yu and said, "Grandpa, you don't know this, but my older brother is quite picky. He doesn't usually find any woman attractive!"
The boatman grinned and said, "Young master, there are all kinds of girls on this boat, and you won't be disappointed!"
After saying that, his gaze met Lan Yu's terrifying eyes, and he immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word.
The small boat reached the foot of the pleasure boat, and the boatman called out. A charming woman said sweetly, "Oh, dear guests, please come in!"
As they were talking, two servants lowered the spiral staircase and beckoned them to board the boat.
Tang Qiqi skipped and hopped onto the flower boat, and Lan Yu shook his head and followed helplessly.
The alluring woman asked with a smile, "Gentlemen, what kind of girl would you like? I'd like to make an arrangement for you!"
Tang Qiqi nudged Lan Yu with her shoulder and said, "I'm asking you, what kind do you like?"
Lan Yu whispered through gritted teeth in Tang Qiqi's ear, "You were the one who insisted on coming, so you make the decision!"
Tang Qiqi understood immediately, patted Lan Yu on the shoulder and said, "I understand, don't worry, leave it to me!"
"I've heard your courtesan is a wonderful woman, let's choose her!" Tang Qiqi said confidently.
The alluring woman chuckled and said, "Young master, you must be from out of town. Our courtesan is making her first appearance today, so the highest bidder wins."
"You two gentlemen exude an air of nobility. How about I arrange a private room with a good view for you, and have a few ladies accompany you for a drink before you admire the beauty of the most beautiful courtesan?"
Tang Qiqi nodded repeatedly: "That's excellent. My brother is a bit dull and shy, so find him two passionate and outgoing girls!"
The alluring woman gave him an "I understand" look, and the frail, gentle man led the two to a private room.
Tang Qiqi was amazed. This ship was full of surprises. The ship had three floors, with a spacious hall in the middle. There were many small couches scattered around, and people were bustling about. Almost every guest had a girl in their arms, drinking and listening to music. It was quite a lively scene.
A stage has been set up in the middle of these small couches, and right now, someone is singing a Jiangnan folk song on it!
The second and third floors were divided into many small cubicles. Facing the stage, there was only a railing, much like the current balcony, from which the stage could be seen.
The woman gracefully curtsied and said, "Young master, this Peony Garden room is our number one room, offering the best view, hence the highest price!"
Tang Qiqi had heard that people in brothels were the most disdainful of others, and she couldn't let them look down on her. So she took out a heavy bag of silver, threw it on the table, and said nonchalantly, "As long as you serve my brother well, the price is not a problem!"
The woman beamed and quickly invited them to sit down, ordering people to serve them good wine and food before scurrying off to find them girls!
Before long, she brought over four beautiful young women. Tang Qiqi picked out two of the best ones to serve Lan Yu while she pulled the other two aside to drink with her.
The woman instructed the girls, "These two are our honored guests, so serve them well!" Then she gracefully walked away.
The two girls, naturally alluring, sat down on either side of Lan Yu, feeding him fruit and offering him wine. Lan Yu remained expressionless, his face as cold as an ice sculpture.
A woman in red placed her slender hand on Lan Yu's muscular chest and said coquettishly, "Young master, everyone who comes here is looking for some fun, right? Don't be so formal, let us sisters help you relax!"
Another woman in blue followed suit, picked up a cup of wine, and brought it to Lan Yu's lips!
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