Chapter 148: Chapter 144: Musician Square
Translator: 549690339bender
Cousin, wait up for - Xu Laoying chased out of the dining hall, and once again hooked his arm around Tang Luos neck, attracting the curious glances of so patrolling guards.
Most of the guards had never interacted with Tang Luo, so in their impression, the young master was a cold and proud person who never joined others for holiday celebrations or playful gatherings.
But who wouldve thought, in just one day, hed beco so friendly with the aloof master, truly demonstrating the impressive skillset of soone from a noble family.
Tang Luo had already developed a certain immunity to the Xu Familys overly familiar system, he looked at Xu Laoying with a face full of admiration, and asked weakly: What is it this ti?
Xu Laoying enthusiastically patted Tang Luos shoulder with his hooked arm and praised: Cousin, youre the best!
The thumb he extended was glittering with a seven-color light in the dark night, incredibly grand.
Tang Luos mouth twitched, not knowing how to respond. After many battles and use of many martial arts techniques and treasures beyond his realm, this guy didnt seem to be lacking in spiritual power in the slightest, even adding a glow of spiritual power to a thumbs up gesture in the dark.
This wasteful attitude made him, a person who was unable to recover his spiritual power, imnsely uncomfortable.
This was clearly a display of boasting. Tang Luo was annoyed, he pushed away Xu Laoyings other hand that was patting his shoulder and asked: Is this it?
Ah~hey! Xu Laoyings hand was pushed away, but he didnt mind, his hand was still gleaming as he moved naturally.
We had agreed, didnt we, that I would take you to see the world at the Tianxiang Building.
When did we agree on that! Tang Luo roared inwardly, casting a helplessly slanted glare at Xu Laoying, intending to dissuade him once and for all from taking him for a worldly experience.
Do you know why I wont go?
Xu Laoying put on a knowing expression, chest held high, he chuckled and said with a look that all n would understand: Isnt it just because youre shy? I understand your reluctance, thats why Ive co to invite you again-Co, follow your cousin and experience a different kind of night.
As he spoke, he attempted to grab Tang Luos arm, leaving everyone speechless.
The Tianxiang Building is owned by the Tang Clan. Tang Luo looked at Xu Laoyings gradually approaching hand and stated calmly.
Ah!? Upon hearing this, Xu Laoying was taken aback, his right hand, which he had extended towards Tang Luo, suspended in mid-air. He awkwardly explained: I didnt know about this. But it doesnt matter, if were not going to the Tianxiang Building, we can go sowhere else. Ive heard there are many quality places in the south of the city.
After all, the Tianxiang Building belonged to the Tang Family. If the Pride of Xiling was recognized there, it would be so embarrassing. By that ti, rumors about the young pride losing his virginity in a brothel would beco the biggest gossip in Xiling. Xu Laoying realized why Tang Luo didnt want to go with him, there were so many complex reasons behind it.
So, the thoughtful Xu Laoying made a new suggestion go and check out other brothels.
Tang Luo gestured dismissively, saying: Its not because of that.
Then what is it? Xu Laoying asked, puzzled.
The Tianxiang Building is a property of the Tang Clan and is also the best place for entertainnt in Xiling. Most of the girls there have been trained from a young age, and the place that trains them is the Musicians quarter in Xiling.
Most of these girls, trained from a young age, were sold there by their parents when they were young, and they learned songs, dances, the arts of the bedchamber, and how to please n from the matriarchs of the brothel.
Every year, the Musicians quarter takes in hundreds of young girls who endure harsh training. Although so are beaten to death for disobedience, and so manage to run away, most grow up without issue. So becoming musicians, so dancers, but most of them beco courtesans.
Courtesans, know music, are adept at singing and dancing, understand the arts of the bedchamber, all are gentle and demure, rare beauties. So are more refined, proficient in poetry and songs. Therefore, every year the Musicians quarter holds various exams, the top ten girls are called the Top Ladies.
It ans that these ten girls, no matter which brothel they go to, are the top choices to be courtesans. They are the selling talent, not sellin bodies treasure of any establishnt.
As Xu LaoYing listened to Tang Luos detailed explanation, he struck his palm in sudden realization, amazed at the myriad of conditions of the courtesans in the Tianxiang Building. This was truly an eye-opener.
Indeed, cousin Tians extraordinary talents are suitable for none but the courtesans, but where are these courtesans?
Tang Luo chuckled, he ignored Xu LaoYing and continued: Courtesans? Theyve long been taken away. Allow to explain more.
Every year on the first day of September, the Musicians Quarters holds its examination day. On this day, countless Heads and young masters from the various branches of the Tang Clan will go to the Musicians Quarters. It is also commonplace for quarrels to break out over the selection of a new courtesan.
But there are only ten new courtesans, with the number of the Heads of the clan branches and the young masters being more than a hundred, there arent enough to go around. Are those who do not win a new courtesan supposed to wait until next year?
Amid Xu LaoYings astonished expression, Tang Luo nonchalantly stated, These clan heads and young masters, naturally, take the best girls from the remaining apprentices, to make their trip to the Musicians Quarters worthwhile.
After this group of people selects from the pool, the remaining courtesans will then be sent to the Tianxiang building. Even these remaining girls can allure the poetic devotees of Xiling, receiving endless praise for the Tianxiang building being the best brothel in Xiling.
Even these remaining girls can accumulate such a good reputation. Can you imagine how incredibly captivating those chosen courtesans are? However, these alluring won are out of reach for the people of Xiling. They end up either becoming concubines or mistresses.
As for the remaining group of courtesans, there is no guarantee which one can beco the top courtesan. Therefore, only the survival of the fittest is possible, and those who can attract the most wealth naturally beco the new top courtesans.
Xu LaoYing swallowed hard. Watching his shocked expression, Tang Luo casually gestured and continued, Lets talk more about the Musicians Quarters.
Each year, the important figures of the Tang Clan are invited to the Musicians Quarters to observe the ceremony, which actually boils down to selecting concubines.
To marry a wife is to marry virtue, to take a concubine is to choose beauty. What other place is better at cultivating beauty than the Musicians Quarters?
Of course, the best of the offerings must be provided to mbers of the clan first.
Xu LaoYing looked at the calm expression on Tang Luos face and stamred out, So?
I, being of humble rit, was recently appointed an elder within the Tang clan, not too long ago I declined the invitation to this years viewing ceremony at the Musicians Quarters. Tang Luo saluted him with a casual tone.
He believed his ssage was clear. If he did not even care for the courtesans, why would he go to a brothel to look for girls?
This is not because his position as a clan elder is so significant, but according to the rules of the Musicians Quarters, every year they send invitations to significant figures. In addition to the Sect Head who must attend due to his responsibility to manage this industry, they also invite three spectators.
The clan elders are old and do not have the desire. The next in line are various clan elders. This is also one of the benefits given to those who contributed to the clan.
Being a newly appointed clan elder, Tang Luo had been one of the three spectators invited this year.
After becoming a clan elder, many of the Tang Clans secrets were revealed to him. In addition to his own interest reading such secrets, his most frequent visits besides the Secret Arts Pavilion were to the Wind dia Departnt.
As the eldest son of the First Head of the Martial Hall and a clan elder himself, the individuals from Wind dia Departnt considered him an absolutely trustworthy clan mber, hence were willing to share so gossip with him.
The Clan Leader, Mountain Head, Law Enforcer, and Sect Head, each year will receive picture albums from the Musicians Quarters. Compared to the clan elders who need to observe ceremonies to choose concubines personally, those in high positions only need to browse through the albums to receive their favorite courtesans.
Power and beauty always run parallel to each other. The greater the power, the higher the level of beauty one can access. This is an unchanging truth since ancient tis.
Not needing a concubine, not visiting brothels is not because Tang Luo is not lustful, but because he looks down on these won who have beauty but nothing else to offer..
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