The city of Simbak is a place where all kinds of people gather. It is also lively at night. For lonely men, now is the time to vent their needs. Moreover, a large number of adventurers and mercenaries have flocked here. These people who live on the edge of a knife are one of the main consumers of such places.
Chenxiang Pavilion, a major taxpayer in Simbak, is also the most famous brothel in the area. The more chaotic the place, the more beautiful women there are. Although Chenxiang Pavilion is located in Simbak City, it is said that the power behind it is very powerful. The city guards can only collect their own taxes and cannot manage this place.
These days, there is a constant flow of people in Chenxiang Pavilion. Of course, not all of them come here to visit prostitutes. Chenxiang Pavilion is divided into two large courtyards, front and back. There is also a place in the back for some literati and scholars to listen to music and watch dance. It can be said to be of a higher level.
There was a rather strange young man at the door of Chenxiang Pavilion. The two of them wandered around the door for a while. They came to find the most lively place, and this place seemed to have the most people. There were also some gorgeously dressed girls standing at the door... But their intuition told them that there was something strange here, but they were not sure what was strange.
After hesitating for a long time, the two decided to go in and take a look. The guy at the door had a sharp eye and knew at first glance that they were two Westerners. But it was not uncommon for women to like to play with other women these days. Looking at the way they were dressed, he guessed about 80% of their identities and quickly invited them into the backyard.
"Gentlemen, please come this way. You two are so lucky to be able to appreciate Miss Chenxiang's peerless beauty and unparalleled piano skills in the name of Prince Osman!"
"Miss Chenxiang, is she very beautiful?"
Mr. Laraque asked curiously.
The old man smiled and squinted his eyes, knowing that he had met two newbies, but it didn't matter, as long as they gave money, it would be fine regardless of whether they were men or women. What's more, these two were very generous, much more generous than some so-called nobles... There are really all kinds of birds in the forest.
"That's right, that's right, gentlemen, you may not know the name of our Chenxiang Pavilion. Chenxiang Pavilion has branches in major cities throughout Maya. Miss Chenxiang is one of the five most beautiful girls in Chenxiang Pavilion. She happened to come to our place today and will only stay for ten days. Hehe, she is still relying on the light of that dragon."
The turtle himself also looked extremely lustful. Lalak still didn't know where this place was, but the other Mr. Alex had already understood it completely, which actually proved his guess.
This is the legendary brothel!
As they chatted, they were led to the courtyard. Their money was divided at a small table. The old man said apologetically, "Gentlemen, there are too many people. I took a lot of effort to get you a separate seat. You two should just make do with it for now."
Alex casually threw out two gold coins, and the turtle man quickly jumped down to catch them, smiling so hard that he couldn't close his mouth.
"Don't be so long-winded, bring up some good wine and food, I want to have a few drinks with this young man." Alex looked at this "companion" he met by chance. He still looked down on people who came here, but he couldn't get angry at the handsome young man in front of him. He was so handsome, and his eyes were so smart, really charming.
Lalak also liked the man opposite him and tried his best to imitate the heroic spirit of the known knight, "Okay, meeting is fate, let's get drunk today!"
Although there were many people and a lot of noise in the backyard, it was different from the noise in the front. Compared with the loud discussions over there, this side was less messy. Sitting in the front, with a large table all to himself, was Prince Osman. Lalak and Alex would glance at him from time to time.
"Is this where you, ahem, listen to musicals?"
Phew~~~
Alex almost fainted, he thought he was already behind the times, but it turned out that there was someone even more outrageous than him. Alex liked the other person even more because of his curious look. It seemed that the other person was also here for the first time and was not quite clear about the nature of this place. Alex was inexplicably happy.
"Yes, this is it, but the one in front is not good, don't go there next time."
"Why? I see it's more lively in the front." Lalak didn't quite understand what "not good" meant. Since there were so many people there and they all looked very happy, it should be good.
"This... Well, it's not good anyway, so I won't say anything more. Let's drink!"
After a few drinks, both of them had slightly red cheeks. It seemed that both of them had a very limited alcohol tolerance. At this time, Miss Chenxiang finally came out after much anticipation, and everyone applauded.
The courtesan of Chenxiang Pavilion sells her art but not her body, at least that's the case on the surface. No one has ever been able to become her lover. And those who really know the inside story know that places like this are also the fastest source of intelligence, and it is impossible for them to have no connection with certain dark organizations. What's more, Chenxiang Pavilion is so big that ordinary adventurers who dare to cause trouble will be thrown out by the guards. The more powerful mercenary groups understand the reason behind this and will not provoke them. But what should they do when facing someone like Prince Osman?
This is what many of the people present here are thinking about, and they have been itching to do so. If they break this rule, then they will have a chance!
Chenxiang showed up, wearing a light pink gauze dress with a not very high slit in the skirt. Her snow-white calves made a group of lecherous men drool.
The more they expose, the more vulgar they are. They understand men's cheapness very well. The more unobtainable something is, the better it is. The more mysterious it is, the more it can arouse their desire. It is obvious that Chenxiang is already a master, not only in her dressing but also in her movements. Every posture is a blend of elegance and temptation.
The piano music hasn't started yet, but the audience is already in a state of excitement. Lalak and Alex are relatively calm. It must be said that this woman is really good at seducing men. Even women feel a little impulsive when they see her. Beauty is alluring, especially that hazy feeling which makes people eager to explore. Of course, the two of them remain calm in their appreciation. They can't be impulsive even if they want to.
"Do you think she is beautiful?" Alex asked. He was observing Lalak. The color of her hair was strange but beautiful. He didn't know what she dyed it with, but it looked very natural. He hated rough men the most and preferred this kind of gentle and refined ones. Maybe it was because he was too active and needed someone to complement him. He had a wonderful impulse from the first time he saw Lalak.
"Maybe. It's hard to see clearly with the veil on." Lalak took a sip of wine. The taste and texture of human wine are completely different from those of the sea people. The sea people's wine is heavier, thicker and stronger in taste, while human's is lighter and spicy, leaving an endless aftertaste after taking a sip. It has to be said that in terms of enjoyment, the sea people are still far behind. In human terms, they are in a primitive state. Even a small city can have such enjoyment, so one can imagine the luxury of the human palace.
Alex was even happier to see that Lalak didn't care much about women. He was indeed a gentleman, his favorite type.
"That's right. Women like this only know how to play mysterious and vulgar. I have a sister named Sissi who is very compatible with Mr. Laraque. I'll introduce her to you if I have the chance."
After hearing what Alex said, Lalak almost choked... The other party actually wanted to introduce a girl to him. This was really, laughable, but there was nothing he could do but laugh it off.
Seeing Lalak's reaction, Alex thought he was shy and liked her even more. At this time, the melodious sound of the piano sounded and the whole hall became quiet. At first, Lalak and Alex were a little indifferent, but after a while they were also immersed in the magic of music. Real music is to resonate with the soul, and Lalak is too sensitive to music. When he heard the music, he was quickly intoxicated by it. He never thought that humans have such attainments in music. Even the musicians of the mermaid tribe cannot compare with the woman in front of him.
If she played the piano, sang, and Nana danced, it would be an absolute perfection rarely seen in the world. He had the urge to sing, but his remaining intelligence told him that this was absolutely not possible in the current environment, so he resisted the urge.
After the song ended, the whole place fell silent. Alex, who had originally looked down on Chenxiang, now changed his attitude. After all, anyone who had such attainments in art was worthy of respect. Alex also knew that many people were forced to do things against their will, and not everyone had a fate like his.
"Well, Miss Chenxiang really deserves the title of Fairy of Qin. It is no exaggeration to say that once I heard it today, it would linger in my ears for three days. If I am lucky enough to see Miss Chenxiang, it would be worth my life to combine her Qin and Xiao with Miss Huixiang!"
Prince Osman stood up and sighed, saying that his natural heroism and nobility could easily attract women's favor.
"Your Highness, thank you for the compliment."
Chenxiang was not complacent. She had heard too many compliments, even if the compliments came from the Crown Prince of the Ottoman Empire. However, the young man in front of her was indeed extraordinary and she had reason to be proud. However, she could not get rid of the feeling of looking down on him. This kind of man would not really take women seriously.
"Ms. Chenxiang, I am very interested in the rhythm of the zither. Could you please find a quiet place to teach me?"
Osman smiled calmly, his tone was very sincere, but the occasion was wrong.
Chen Xiang did not feel too much pressure because of the other party's prince status. "Your Highness, wherever Chen Xiang goes, he will drink tea and talk with a confidant. No matter life, art, politics, martial arts, or magic, it can be. Since Your Highness is here today, the opportunity in Simbak will be tonight. Everyone present has benefited from Your Highness's help. Whoever can point out the flaws in the piano sound will get this opportunity tonight."
This sentence not only gave face to Prince Osman, but also made his position clear. It was also a great enjoyment to be able to drink the tea prepared by Miss Chenxiang herself, and a song was indispensable for farewell. As for whether there were other opportunities, it depended on personal ability. Of course, no man would think that he was not charming enough.
Everyone was thinking about it. If they were to list the advantages of the song, there were indeed too many to count. However, finding the disadvantages made everyone feel difficult.
Osman was well prepared. One of his followers was an expert in rhythm. Unfortunately, this guy was of no use. Pointing out the shortcomings of Chenxiang, who was known as the Fairy Qin, was obviously not something an ordinary musician could do.
"Is this true? Is this woman trying to be mysterious? How can such a beautiful piano sound have any flaws?" Alex said with a bit of disbelief.
Lalak had a look of confidant feeling, but not with Alex, but with Chenxiang. He knew what the other person lacked, which was also what he lacked, because when he sang, musicians would often be so absorbed in the singing that they would forget to play. When the singing overwhelmed the accompaniment, it was not truly perfect. Muscle complementation is king in music, and he finally found a pianist who could compete with his singing.
"Miss Chenxiang, you must be joking. Your piano skills are among the best in the Maya Continent. How could there be any flaws? Is perfection also a mistake?"
Osman's question was a bit opportunistic, and it was obvious that he didn't want to give up this opportunity.
Chen Xiang smiled sweetly, "Your Highness, how dare Chen Xiang joke? This is Chen Xiang's regret and I have been looking for it for a long time."
No one among the many people present dared to speak, not because they did not want to try their luck, but the problem was that unless they really knew, it would be tantamount to offending the Ottoman prince. As I said before, he would be beheaded as soon as he left the house, and the Ottoman prince was not afraid of offending anyone.
"I know where Miss Chenxiang's shortcomings are!"
Hundreds of eyes were focused on one corner. Lalak opened his folding fan and stood up. "The zither is a musical instrument and an accompaniment. To fully bring out the soul of music, the human voice is still needed. That is the true expression. But finding a singer who can control the sound of the zither without getting lost is what Miss Chenxiang has been looking for."
Chenxiang, who was far away on the stage, also stood up suddenly. Someone who knew the answer would probably give her a perfect solution. As a musician, she could hear the long middle breath in the other person's voice, and the voice itself was very nice. However, it was obvious that the other person's voice had become coarser, and she could not hide this from her.
"Sir, if you have time, can you come to Chenxiang's cottage? Chenxiang has some questions that he would like to ask you."
The envy and jealousy of the people could not be concealed, even Osman was the same. As a prince of the empire, he certainly knew what the Chenxiang Pavilion was used for, otherwise he would not have gone to so much trouble and would have let his men capture it long ago.
He knew very well that if he wanted to be king, he could do whatever he wanted.
In addition to these men, there was also a woman in the field who was extremely jealous!
"Miss Chenxiang, can I have a small condition?"