Chapter 565 The Mystery of Bianjing: A Tale of Love and Debauchery (30 chapters)
Chapter 565 The Mystery of Bianjing: A Tale of Love and Debauchery (30 chapters)
Bianjing City, Feihua Pavilion.
To avoid any sense of disparity, Xia Youmi naturally wouldn't have the two dancers perform a double image of twin flowers right from the start.
It's not that they couldn't have mastered it after so long, it's just that they lacked the hype, the long hours of tacit understanding and contrast.
Forced promotion won't be well-received.
After Xia Youmi adjusted the self-operation of the pavilion, he often strolled around Bianjing City. In addition to using the identity of Chi You to pray for blessings and offer incense, he also used many other identities to deal with people from all walks of life.
I learned a lot of interesting things from it, which can be considered as starting a different kind of life.
Occasionally, when she needed a servant, she would bring along Xin Rong, who had been disguised, but his gender was usually immediately obvious. After a while, Xin Rong felt uncomfortable and realized that he was more concerned about the affairs of Fei Hua Pavilion.
If both of them disappear, it's easy to give themselves away.
When you're away from home, you might feel excited at first, but then you'll constantly worry about someone looking for you.
See here,
Xia Youmi gradually stopped taking her out.
There's no need to force someone who prefers a simple environment to change.
Xinrong was trusted by Xia Youmi mainly because she admired high-ranking masters and felt a sense of responsibility as a head maid, taking it upon herself to maintain her master's order.
After replacing Panlan, Xinrong became even more excited after the initial shock.
Only in this way can both goals be achieved.
Now, she doesn't even need to act anymore; at such a young age, she's already learning how to establish authority. With Xia Youmi backing her up, as long as she doesn't betray them, she'll never be ridiculed. Her master gave her such a strong promise, and Xinrong understood, so she continued to learn and improve.
She, Xinrong, was the one who sent the message to the three guests who were invited to the conversation.
In a little while, we'll need to arrange the order and lead everyone to Panlan Study.
Xin Rongqiang perked up, no longer neglecting her clothes and hair accessories. With her appearance in place, this first interaction with the distinguished guest would be a true test for her.
The music and laughter faded away.
There was no one who started the show.
The light slowly shifted, and a group dance requiring the cooperation of many people began.
There was no longer any sense of breaking through the air.
The seated guests will feel as if they are actually there, witnessing the real scene of fairies playing around.
There were no longer any people standing to watch.
Xia Youmi blocked every possible spot where the mistake could be made, and where landscaping couldn't cover it up, he had people stand guard. They also needed to wear uniform clothing, just like the guards at the South Heavenly Gate.
Additional performances come with a bonus, settled in advance on a per-performance basis.
Therefore, the servants and maids of Feihua Pavilion also actively participated, assisting the manager in scheduling matters in addition to their regular duties.
Xinhe also participated.
Like younger girls, she dressed in beautiful clothes as a flower girl in the fairyland, and some even wore animal skins to play the role of the guardian fairy of the cold Jade Rabbit.
Almost everyone participated, except for those like Xia Youmi who needed to control the situation and those who were a bit older and too embarrassed to play supporting roles.
Xinhe's heart gradually calmed down.
Her fantasies were unlikely to come true; when her master went out, it was only one person who was redeemed, not those involved in the buying and selling of slaves. Panlan's mother hadn't specifically kept her in check; she simply hadn't warned her.
Occasionally, when Bingxiang came to fetch her food, she would scoff at her with disdain.
Over time, one becomes numb to it.
I had imagined that my former companion would slowly sink into despair because of Miya's disappearance, but I never expected that she would have such lofty goals, and that she would so readily turn to my mother and actually be given important responsibilities.
You should know that Panlan did not choose personal maids in the past.
Everyone was a lowly servant, at her beck and call.
She had only managed to surrender because she had been chosen by Zhouyin. But now that her master had been redeemed, those preferential treatments had disappeared, and she dared not show herself often, fearing that Panlan's resentment towards Zhouyin would be transferred to her.
Instead of punishment, they enjoyed new glory.
They waited for Feihua Pavilion to become an elegant place, for silver prices to rise, and for the opportunity to wear beautiful clothes.
Even though Xinhe was just standing in the corner, carrying a small flower basket, no candlelight could shine on her face.
But deep down, I suddenly felt at ease.
It's incredible to see the future through the lens of a former brothel.
On the field,
Not only did Xinhe think this way, but the guests also shared a surprisingly similar sentiment, as they actually saw a completely different scene.
A rare and fantastical place that is more in-depth and specialized than ordinary song and dance.
Some people with misguided thoughts looked at their companions and realized that they should buy priority tickets in advance with Panlan. Even if they didn't like it, they could objectively say that it would be difficult to buy a seat in the future, and they would no longer have to worry about making money.
This time, Xia Youmi gave senior dancer Dai Zhu a great deal of authority, and she devoted herself to presenting a great work.
Xia Youmi put a lot of thought into the stage design, the stage movements, and the staggered scenery, all under the name of Chi You.
I've discussed this with Senior Dai Zhu countless times.
That's how the near-perfect Moon Palace Dance came about.
The time limit was just right, not too long, not too short, but leaving the viewer with a lingering sense of satisfaction.
When the clouds over the moon palace dispersed and the music ended, only a faint echo remained.
Xia Youmi did not appear after the event ended.
There are curtains hanging down on both sides with the words "Farewell" written on them, and the stage will be cleared again. There will be cheerful traditional folk music, accompanied by one or two segments of the characters' responses and curtain calls.
Similar to a little Easter egg after the performance, it doesn't affect the overall plot development, but it leaves a playful feeling.
Whether I play a comedic or tragic role in the future.
Ultimately, it leads to joy and amusement, always bringing a smile to those who leave.
When the performance ends, guests are given gifts, mainly wooden carvings with the performance time and title recorded on them, serving as a unique token.
This will all be made into a series in the future.
Xia Youmi doesn't have grand ambitions, and things aren't going smoothly for him either. He just wants to have a business to support the people who stay.
She wouldn't have borrowed the identity for nothing.
After it ended,
Some who clamored to stay overnight were rudely asked to leave, and as usual, a patrol team waited outside the door. Even if it wasn't their turn to be on duty, they still wanted to join in the fun, since everyone would at least get a bag of generous rewards.
Manager Qian also went out and explained to the leading inspector that from now on, they should only come in and arrest those who stayed overnight.
They will never cover it up.
This is usually a business as well.
If the procedure for arresting someone involves bribing the inspectors to let them go, then the brothel has to pay to settle the matter. If the brothel doesn't support this, then they can take the person back to their home and demand money, or have someone from their family come and use their power to settle the matter.
It's all income, after all.
Since Feihua Pavilion has made it clear, they have no reason not to comply.
This is like fishing without permission. Even if you catch someone, you'll still get bribed. If you happen to catch a big fish, you might even get a big meal.
You can make money from both ends.
Upon returning, the news spread within a small circle in Kaifeng Prefecture.
This performance, along with other efforts, has brought this once-quiet venue back into the spotlight.
The three who remained each had their own backgrounds.
Xia Youmi first met his regular customer, a vain man who loved excitement. As long as you were willing to flatter him, you could be treated as an equal. He wasn't scheming and usually just encouraged the girls to chat, sharing their everyday stories.
This time, in addition to buying a license plate, the other party also inquired about Xia Youmi.
"Then, Lady Miye... do you know where you went?" The old customer waved his hand and emphasized, "I was asked to do this, and I can't refuse. Panlan, you should give me an answer."
"To tell you the truth, I really don't know," Xia Youmi said, feigning alarm. "They just suddenly disappeared...without a trace."
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