Night gradually fell, the daytime hustle and bustle slowly faded, and Nanquan Lane gradually became silent.
But there was one place that remained brightly lit.
Liuye Street, Spring Rain Pavilion.
Outside Spring Rain Pavilion, young male servants, full of energy and smiles, greeted guests who arrived from time to time.
The cost of Spring Rain Pavilion was not cheap; ordinary people could not afford it. Most of those who came to Spring Rain Pavilion, with the exception of a very small number, were from well-off families. Among them, there were also many Young Masters from affluent backgrounds.
“Young Master, please come in.”
Amidst the bowing, smiling faces of the young male servants, Chen Ping'an walked through the main entrance of Spring Rain Pavilion.
Compared to his usual attire, he was completely transformed at this moment.
Dressed in brocade, holding a jade fan, and with a jade pendant hanging from his waist, combined with his handsome and refined youthful appearance, he looked like a Young Master from a noble family.
This outfit was suggested by several Chief Constables from the Zhenfu Division.
According to Li Chatou, if one was going to a brothel, one should look the part.
And indeed, when Chen Ping'an dressed up, he truly exuded an air of nobility, indescribably refined.
Chen Ping'an's appearance naturally received special attention from the young male servants.
“Young Master, would you prefer the first-floor hall or a private room on the second floor?”
The young male servant leading Chen Ping'an bowed slightly and asked with a smile.
Private rooms on the second floor were only for big clients with a certain spending capacity.
If it were an ordinary guest, he wouldn't specifically ask this.
“The second floor,” Chen Ping'an said indifferently.
His purpose in coming to Spring Rain Pavilion this time was clear: to stir up trouble.
Since he was assigned by the Zhenfu Division to cause trouble, it counted as public expense. For public expense, he naturally had to choose the best.
Of course, tonight would most likely be a freebie.
When the Zhenfu Division Yamen Runners surrounded the place, who would still care about collecting money from him?
“Alright, Young Master.” The young male servant respectfully led Chen Ping'an to a private room on the second floor.
This Spring Rain Pavilion covered a considerable area.
In the very center of the first-floor hall, there was a uniquely designed and beautifully decorated stage, surrounded by tables.
Every night, Spring Rain Pavilion would host talent shows on this stage. Guests could sit by the side, enjoying fine wine and snacks while admiring the performances of the girls on stage.
Compared to the first-floor hall, the second floor offered a better view and a vastly different perspective for appreciation.
Looking down from above, there was naturally a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Chen Ping'an took a seat in the private room, where the table was covered with exquisite snacks. Delicate hands poured him fine wine, bringing it directly to his mouth.
Feeling the softness beside him, Chen Ping'an swallowed the wine, sighing in his heart.
“No wonder that kid Monkey Head likes coming to Spring Rain Pavilion so much; it's truly enjoyable!”
The girl beside him was named Shaoyao. Her appearance was beautiful and clear, and she was not very old. She was specially arranged by Spring Rain Pavilion to serve him at Chen Ping'an's request.
Chen Ping'an's request was simple: an un-combed pure courtesan.
When out and about, one relies entirely on their attire. Coupled with Chen Ping'an's noble appearance, Spring Rain Pavilion took his request very seriously.
They brought out five or six girls in a row.
Shaoyao was the one Chen Ping'an chose at first glance from the five or six.
Since his Transmigration, he had lived a hard life. Now that he had the opportunity, he naturally wanted to enjoy himself thoroughly.
Chen Ping'an was in a good mood.
As cups of wine and exquisite snacks went down, the liveliness inside Spring Rain Pavilion reached its peak.
Spring Rain Pavilion's nightly routine of song and dance performances officially began on the elevated stage on the first floor.
Beautiful and alluring girls, dressed in various colorful garments, swayed their bodies on the elevated stage.
Chen Ping'an leaned by the window, enjoying the performance downstairs from his elevated position.
Moving up and down, perfectly rounded, quite stimulating!
“Young Master, have some fruit.”
The girl serving Chen Ping'an carefully offered him a peeled lychee.
Chen Ping'an chuckled, biting into the lychee, and letting the girl's slender finger be moistened by his mouth along with it.
As the performance on the elevated stage reached its climax, it was met with a chorus of cheers from the surroundings.
“Good dance, good music! Excellent!”
“Mengdie's dancing is graceful; I am smitten at first sight!”
“Yulan's voice is soft and charming, utterly delightful!”
“Shaoyao's flute playing is superb, truly admirable!”
“……”
Amidst the clamor and cheers, the performances of the various girls on the elevated stage gradually came to an end. This was the time for various Young Masters and wealthy patrons to show off.
If one fancied a girl, they could simply send a young male servant to reward her with money. Then, the girl would proactively come over to offer a toast. If the reward was generous, it was even possible to stay the night in the girl's fragrant boudoir.
Of course, for some girls with outstanding looks and talents, who were sought after by many, Young Masters and patrons would compete for their favor, showering them with rewards.
To truly win the beauty's heart, one had to rely on the money in their purse.
A charming, well-preserved woman, Ru Chun, the madam of Spring Rain Pavilion, walked onto the elevated stage. The young male servants serving at each table also began to move around.
“Young Master Wang from table seven rewards Shaoyao with five hundred small coins!”
“Old Master Qian from table fifteen rewards Yulan with one tael of silver!”
“Young Master Zhao from table twenty-one rewards Mengdie with eight hundred small coins!”
“……”
The voice of Spring Rain Pavilion's madam, Ru Chun, occasionally echoed from the elevated stage. After all, Spring Rain Pavilion was located in Nanquan Lane, making it difficult to compare with brothels in the wealthy urban areas, so the amounts of the rewards were not as massive.
But for ordinary people, a reward of several hundred coins or one tael of silver was definitely a significant sum.
One should know that when Chen Ping'an was still a temporary Yamen Runner, as a public servant of the Zhenfu Division, his monthly salary was only eight fen of silver.
Many patrons in Spring Rain Pavilion, while chatting and laughing, rewarded the girls with an amount equivalent to Chen Ping'an's monthly salary.
Among the nearly twenty girls on the elevated stage, only three were the most sought after.
Shaoyao, Yulan, and Mengdie.
“Young Master Sun from table five rewards Shaoyao with one tael of silver!”
“Table twelve……”
“……”
The competition among the many Young Masters and patrons continued.
Whoever rewarded more money could invite the girl to their table.
The previously dazzling girl on the elevated stage would personally come over to pour and serve wine. And he, amidst the envious and jealous gazes of others, would indulge in the enjoyment. This feeling was intoxicating and made people lose their reason.
“Young Master, Shaoyao, Yulan, and Mengdie are all the top courtesans in the establishment. It's rare for them to perform on the same stage. Your luck is truly good.”
In the private room on the second floor, Shaoyao fanned Chen Ping'an, speaking softly.
“Oh? They're all top courtesans!” Chen Ping'an raised an eyebrow slightly.
“Yes, look, everyone downstairs is already going crazy. Even in the private rooms on the second floor, Young Masters have started to give rewards.”
Shaoyao smiled, looking curiously at Chen Ping'an.
“Aren't you interested?”
“Of course, I'm interested.”
Chen Ping'an's lips curved into a smile.
He beckoned, calling over the young male servant who was waiting nearby.
He came to Spring Rain Pavilion to cause trouble! How could he remain silent on such an occasion!
“Young Master Chen from private room three on the second floor rewards Yulan with twenty taels of silver!”
