Free Web NovelChapter 37: Chapter 37: The Fallen Blossom Pavilion
"Please come in."
The Fallen Blossom Pavilion
It was an establishment that did not need to hide what they were doing.
This was after all, a demonic sect. But even they knew a little about standards and class.
Even as Shen Yuan was being led inside by one of the women standing at the entrance—enticing men and women walking into stepping into their place—he did not see anything obscene happening before him.
The ground floor of the establishment was no different from The Pavilion of Sinful Strings.
A soothing music reached his ears, playing at the far end of the ground floor. It was an elevated platform covered in thin and see-through curtains. The white sheets hid the face of the beautiful woman sitting there, playing with a guitar-like instrument that Shen Yuan did not know the name of.
Around the stage, a step below, was another platform where the several women were twisting their half-naked bodies covered in refined silk and a veil hiding their faces, dancing beautifully to the tune of the music.
The entire floor was designed that people sitting there would face the dancers while enjoying their drinks.
Whistle~
Loud whistling sounds echoed on the floor, along with loud cheers for the woman. The uncouth nature of the men watching the performance made Shen Yuan’s face twist a little. freёwebnovel.com
"Would you like to sit on the ground floor, the second floor, or...?" The escort guiding Shen Yuan inside asked with a sultry voice while her eyes darted to the enclosed rooms on the third floor.
Shen Yuan followed her gaze, ignoring the intense heat in her eyes, before shaking his head. "I will be sitting on the second floor. I want Candy to serve me for the evening."
Saying this, Shen Yuan climbed the wide stairway on the side without giving the disappointed courtesan another look.
The moment he arrived on the second floor, the whole atmosphere changed.
If the beautiful music on the first floor was being sullied by the loud shouting and crass whistling, the second floor was dead calm.
He could only hear the blissful sound of the music and no other sound.
Even the people who have occupied the tables on this floor looked different. They were wearing clothes that looked expensive. Even more so than the robes Shen Yuan had recently purchased and was wearing now.
They were silently enjoying the sight on the lower floors without befouling their eyes with the ugliness under their floor.
Shen Yuan’s appearance drew a couple of eyes, but they looked away soon after.
They were enjoying the company of the servant maids standing behind them or sitting in their embrace.
The courtesans at Shen Yuan felt pity, missing their chance to get to know him, but they did not want to lose their customers for someone they did not know.
The black-haired servant found himself an empty seat among the strangers, like he belonged there, and waited for someone to serve him.
It did not take long before a familiar voice came from behind.
"I am very happy to be chosen by you—" Hearing the voice, Shen Yuan looked over his shoulder only to see a petite woman making her way towards him.
The moment she saw his face, she paused mid-step. She was average in height, around five feet and two inches. She had black silken hair bouncing on her shoulders, large dark eyes, and pale flawless skin.
"It’s you." Her full lips parted in shock. It took her a while, but she managed to recognize Shen Yuan. "I did not think I would see you again so soon."
She resumed her walk and appeared beside the boy, placing down a silver tray with a jar of complimentary wine before him.
"This is on the house." Even as she caressed down her expensive silk robes in jewel tones to sit down beside Shen Yuan after pouring him a glance, her eyes never left him. Out of habit, she leaned forward and revealed her suggestive cleavage that looked seductive without being too revealing.
"Thank you." Shen Yuan thanked her, taking the glass from her. He moved his gaze from the glass to her face, revealing a charming smile. "For this and your help from that day."
Candy froze once more. She did not expect him to still remember her help and even slide a small pouch of Girds towards her.
Shen Yuan did not wait for her to snap out of her daze and continued while turning to look at the stage below. "I was surprised too; I did not think you would remember me, let alone recognize me."
"Fufu~" By now, Candy had collected herself. She placed her delicate hand on her lips and laughed gracefully. "You are a hard man to forget. But I still do not know your name."
Shen Yuan let the silence stretch between them before looking at her with a mild smile. "I don’t want to bore you with useless details about me."
Candy realized he did not want to share any information about himself but did not show any reaction. Instead, she chuckled warmly as if she had expected such an answer. "Very well. So what brings you to our fine establishment this evening, sir"
She thought Shen Yuan was there for her like she had promised him the last time. She was even ready to move to the upper floor with him.
But sadly for her, Shen Yuan did not have such intentions.
"Oh my~ I am here for nothing but to enjoy your beautiful company, Miss Candy." Shen Yuan chuckled, finally taking a sip from the cup that Candy had poured for him. He did not shy away from looking into her big round eyes. "Are you against the idea?"
Candy found herself blushing like never before. "I would love nothing else to do right this moment."
Being an experienced courtesan, she knew how to handle her way even in such new situations.
Shen Yuan slid ten gold coins on the table.
Hiding the calculating look in his eyes, he leaned to whisper in her ear, "How about we drink some of the good stuff? You and me."
