The Rebirth of an Ill-Fated Consort (Chapters 1- 203)

Chapter 67 : A Ceaselessly Lustful Nature

Translated by : Salv

Edited by : Anks & Ely

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Among the twelve brothels of the capital, the most alluring one was Bai Hua Lou.

The magnificent Bai Hua Lou was located in the most prosperous Ruyi Alley on West Street. The ladies of Bai Hua Lou all had their own fortes, which compelled men to indulge in their pleasure and neglect their own families. To say they earned thousands everyday was no exaggeration.

Miss Mu Dan from Bai Hua Lou was its most famous attraction. She had an elegant and proud demeanor and was extremely charming. Due to her having some western blood in her, her exotic features were striking and stunning, thus adding to her seductiveness. She did things daringly and resolutely, yet was good tempered and talented. All kinds of contradicting qualities enhanced her charm. Many people had offered a large sum of money, wanting to capture the beauty's heart and body, but regrettably, Miss Mu Dan made a living through performances and not by selling her body. Yet tonight, for the first time in the three years since she had entered Bai Hua Lou, she offered to sell her body.

At this moment, Bai Hua Lou was extremely crowded and the main hall with the beaded curtains was filled with several rich young masters from noble families. Everyone wanted to be Miss Mu Dan's guest of honour.

A young master in green, seemingly in his early twenties, was sitting in the middle. His appearance was considered good-looking except for the bruise at the bottom of his eye which made people feel disgusted. Obvious at first glance, it was caused by overindulgence. He fanned himself with one hand and in a subtle flirting tone he said, "Why is Miss Mu Dan not out yet, making everyone wait for so long."

A young lady in a thin, pink skirt was standing at his side. Her jade-like hands were holding a small wine cup as she gently assisted the young master in green, "Mu Dan jiejie is currently getting dressed. Young Master Li's words have deeply hurt nujia[1], could it be that only Mu Dan jiejie is recognised?"

[1] Nujia ( 奴家 ) - your servant (humble self-reference by young female)

The young master in green was the eldest son of the capital's Grand Councillor Li Dong. Li Dong had two sons in total, the eldest son, Li Yang, had neither talent nor knowledge. He went womanizing everyday, taking after Li Dong's lustful nature. The younger son, Li An, on the contrary, was intelligent and gifted. At a young age, he was already accomplished in his path to being an official.

Tonight, it was Li Yang who had come to Bai Hua Lou, wanting to claim Mu Dan's first night.

At a seat not far from Li Yang's, there was also someone with a drunken gaze. There were liquor stains all over the young man dressed in blue. Behind him, was a tall and sturdy manservant and at his side, a tender and pretty lady was pouring wine for him. He was none other than Jiang Chao who had already drunk alcohol before coming here.

Jiang Chao's gaze was hazy. He pulled the lady pouring wine into his embrace, asking "I heard that Mu Dan from your lou loves talented scholars the most?"

For the lady to be suddenly pulled into his embrace was an opportunity for her to act bashful, yet she did not expect Jiang Chao to ask something like this. Nevertheless, the ladies in the brothels knew how to observe changes in expression. Although she was puzzled by his question, having noted Jiang Chao's dressing she was able to conclude that he looked like someone from an affluent family, so she did not dare to brush him off. She said in a soft tone, "It's not completely true, it is only that more than half of the people Mu Dan jiejie selects are scholars." She gave a warm laugh, " And looking at young master's appearance you must be a genuine scholar, endowed with great talents and very knowledgeable."