Free Web NovelChapter 606: Chapter 606: Raging Waves (Continuation 1)
The beauty is like jade, exhaling fragrance like orchids.
Shang Jinyu truly deserves to be the courtesan of the Hundred Flowers Garden. Her every gesture, her every smile is nearly perfect. She is dazzling but not garish, charming but not vulgar, with her eyes shimmering with emotion, longing to speak yet holding back, making her irresistibly alluring.
With such a beauty by your side, serving tea and wine, few men could resist.
Wu Ziyu, sitting opposite Zhang Yuan, watched with envy nearly turning his eyes red.
In comparison, Zhang Yuan, the object of Shang Jinyu’s diligent service, remained far more composed.
He neither rejected the approach of such a stunning beauty nor showed the slightest sign of losing composure, calmly enjoying the courtesan’s service while drinking to the bottom of his glass.
After pouring Zhang Yuan three cups of wine, Shang Jinyu suddenly clapped her hands.
Moments later, a group of musicians filed in, followed closely by a dozen enchanting flower maidens.
As the sounds of zithers and lutes began to play, these variously charming flower maidens started dancing gracefully on the carpet in the hall.
Their dance moves were captivating, and the coordination of challenging moves made people applaud in admiration.
This also pushed the atmosphere in Yulan Courtyard to a climax.
Zhang Yuan accepted the wine cup offered by the slender hand of the courtesan by his side, half-reclining on the soft cushions covered in Cloud Silk, experiencing a taste of King Zhou’s pleasure.
To be honest, it had been a long time since he had allowed himself to relax like this.
Ever since awakening the memories of his past life, Zhang Yuan had been relentlessly striving to become stronger.
In these past years, he had roamed from north to south, reaching the West Plain, all while enduring countless life-and-death battles, narrowly escaping death multiple times.
This had shaped him into who he was today.
In this perilous world, Zhang Yuan’s nerves were always taut, never daring to completely relax for a moment.
Even now, he maintained a sliver of unwavering vigilance.
Of course, this didn’t stop Zhang Yuan from momentarily putting his heart at ease and enjoying the intoxicating charm of this enchanting land!
Carpe diem, worry about tomorrow later!
Draining the exquisite wine from his glass in one go, Zhang Yuan laughed heartily, suddenly reaching out to touch someone beside him, Shang Jinyu’s face.
Because Zhang Yuan had not acted or moved previously, this stunning courtesan was caught off guard, her pretty face immediately blooming with a charming blush.
"Apologies."
Zhang Yuan smiled and said to her, "My hand slipped."
But there was not a trace of apology on his face, only a faint hint of playful teasing.
Having her cheek pinched, Shang Jinyu bit her silver teeth lightly, giving Zhang Yuan an exasperated look, then swiftly joined the other flower maidens, becoming the lead dancer.
With her joining, the visual feast instantly elevated to another level!
A dozen flower maidens, like stars surrounding the moon, coordinated with Shang Jinyu, sometimes blossoming into a sea of flowers, sometimes chasing the flowing clouds and moon, continuously transforming into breathtaking scenes.
Wu Ziyu watched, utterly stunned.
This young master of the Wu family seriously suspected that he had visited a different Hundred Flowers Garden before.
Strum! Strum!
Until several abrupt notes of the lute sounded, and the flower maidens all prostrated on the ground, circles of exquisitely embroidered long skirts covering the floor, collectively highlighting Shang Jinyu blossoming like a peony.
This courtesan’s beauty reached its pinnacle at this moment!
"Bravo!"
Zhang Yuan clapped in genuine admiration.
Shang Jinyu’s dance genuinely touched the divine soul, allowing him to experience an indescribable beauty.
"Thank you for the praise, my lord."
Shang Jinyu smiled gracefully, bowing to him courteously.
As for Wu Ziyu, sitting opposite Zhang Yuan, he was utterly ignored by the courtesan.
However, at this very moment, Wu Ziyu was entirely captivated, his eyes fixed on her, mind empty.
He simply didn’t care.
Bam!
No one expected this, but just as the flower maidens and musicians were preparing to leave, the carved wooden hall doors were suddenly slammed open.
A handsome young man, under the protection of several tough Martial Artists, stormed into the Yulan Courtyard.
"Wu Ziang!"
Upon seeing the newcomer, Wu Ziyu snapped back to reality, instantly enraged, slamming the table and standing up: "What are you doing here?"
The handsome young man sneered dismissively, saying, "Big brother, if you can come here, why can’t I?"
Though he called him big brother, there wasn’t a trace of respect for Wu Ziyu in his eyes.
He appeared extremely defiant and unruly.
Wu Ziyu was furious, grinding his teeth but unwilling to stage a public fight with his brother under the crowd’s gaze.
The young master of the Wu family waved his hand, saying sternly: "All of you, leave now!"
A group of flower maidens and musicians hurriedly exited the hall.
Only Shang Jinyu remained, smiling lightly, returning to her seat beside Zhang Yuan.
She didn’t spare Wu Ziang a glance.
But Wu Ziang’s eyes followed the courtesan’s movement, and seeing her sitting so close to Zhang Yuan, he couldn’t help but snort, a hint of jealousy flashing in his eyes.
After everyone had left, Wu Ziyu scolded sharply: "Fifth brother, tonight I am entertaining an esteemed guest under father’s orders. Acting so recklessly and inappropriately, aren’t you afraid of family punishment?"
"Stop using father to pressure me!"
Wu Ziang wasn’t afraid, raising his chin defiantly: "You’re indulging in revelry at the Hundred Flowers Garden, but I can’t have some fun?"
He pointed at Shang Jinyu, sitting next to Zhang Yuan, and said: "If you still consider me your brother, then give her to me!"
"Silence!"
Wu Ziyu was nearly infuriated by his brother: "Do you think Shang Family’s courtesan is my possession? I managed to invite her with great difficulty, and you want me to give her to you? Get lost!"
Wu Ziang ignored him, his eyes rolling as he looked at Zhang Yuan, curling his lip: "You’re the West Plain Dao General, Zhang Yuan? You don’t look like much, despite the exaggerated reputation."
Zhang Yuan stood up, turning to Wu Ziyu: "Brother Wu, let’s call it a night."
This originally fine banquet was utterly ruined by his own brother, to Wu Ziyu’s immense displeasure, enough that he wished he could tear Wu Ziang apart.
He forced out a smile: "Dao General Zhang, apologies for my brother’s rudeness. Allow me to escort you back home."
"Wait a moment!"
Wu Ziang was not pleased: "Big brother, you haven’t answered me yet!"
However, at this moment, Wu Ziyu calmed down and ignored his own brother.
He bowed to Shang Jinyu: "Lady Shang, apologies. We shall gather another time."
As the Wu family’s eldest young master, though inwardly furious, he refused to lose composure before such a beauty.
Perhaps this was precisely what Wu Ziang wanted to witness.
Shang Jinyu nodded in return, her gaze briefly passing over Zhang Yuan’s face before returning to the music chamber.
Leaving only a lingering fragrance.
"Dao General Zhang, let’s go!"
After Shang Jinyu’s departure, Wu Ziyu cast a fierce glare at his brother and prepared to walk past him.
"Don’t go!"
But Wu Ziang reached out to block him, targeting Zhang Yuan!
