Volurance Pleasure Boat (1/2)

Volurance Pleasure Boat

I accoh spirits, he gazed about at the scenery Although I wasn’t particularly fauide In order to get to the Qinhuai River, wesplendor of the Qinhuai Avenue The avenue was brightly lit on both sides with the doors of each brothel and wine shop open Each had procurers flanking their entrances with beauties standing in the doorway using all kinds of seductive language to entice customers Everyone in our party had handsome appearances, especially the Prince of Qi, who had an extraordinary bearing We could be especially favored customers As a result, a number of procurers and prostitutes came forward and tried to entice us within I noticed then that there were a dozen or so men dressed in ordinary clothes, intentionally or unintentionally, surrounding and following us They kept away all of those atte the three of us The dozen or so men seeh their thin clothes, one could see their toned muscles The way that they walked seeured that these individuals ure … how could a dignified royal prince out traveling not have any guards protecting hiuards with him, I did not have to worry about my safety I relaxed The scenery that had previously left er made me nervous

We didn’t walk far before we arrived at the banks of the Qinhuai River At the intersection with the particularly wide river, there were a dozen or so boats e Although this boat was lit with bright lights, no ames could be heard unlike the other pleasure boats At the banks of the river were a nu one of therance Pleasure Boat”

Sentlemen have arrived late, as the pleasure boat entle up its lanterns? It’s preparing to weigh anchor”

Sullenly, the Prince of Qi glared at me, while I calmly stated, “We have already made a reservation Thank you, boatwo my words, the Prince of Qi eased up The three of us boarded the launch The dozen or so guards also boarded their vessels After zigzagging through the maze of boats, we soon arrived at the pleasure boat

After we had boarded the boat, a beautiful woeously and provocatively dressed, welco anything before greeting us, “yuan</eyuan had reserved a cabin, I assu daren does not like this kind of place filled with te hed “Mada I am but a mere lowly Hanlin scholar I normally would not have the financial resources to visit the Floating Fragrance Pleasure Boat Today, I auest here to bear witness to Lady Piaoxiang Mada since caught sight of Li Xian Having seen o, she immediately knew that Li Xian was a seldo with joy,² the ratiate herself³ She walked before the Prince of Qi and bowed “This honored guest has come from afar, while this uest will forgive , I imaster Qin”

In a tender voice, she purred, “Please co’s mood today is excellent If you are lucky, youthe lady’s favor”

The three of us were led by the uards were led to nearby cabins, leaving us to be accompanied by the fehtly lit by lanterns Beside the as a large round table Theand dance to please the guests On the right side of the cabin was a small doorway covered by a bead curtain One could just discern that it was a bedrooht beautiful attendants lined the doorway When we entered the cabin, they helped us rearments The three of us sat down before the table with our backs to theLike butterflies swaran to flow in and out, setting a wide array of tea, snacks, and alcohol The three inally, the madam had planned that we be attended to by two beauties each, so that we could hold one in each ar master Qin refused the attentions of the beauties and sat down beside the Prince of Qi The eable, so did not exhibit any unusual attitudes My heart tre master Qin must be a catamite⁴ I had only suspected this fact earlier, but seeing what had happened, I i lanced at me coldly, his eyes filled with murderous intent Only when he turned his head away did I heave a sigh of relief,a firm resolution to acquire a feerful martial artists to accompany me by my side As a palace eunuch, Xiaoshunzi wasn’t free to do as he pleased But where was I going to find loyal guards? If they were really so strong, it was unlikely that they would listen to orders from a mere lowly Hanlin Academic

Accompanied by the fe for the arrival of Lady Piaoxiang The attendants were uneasy Who could blame them? As a frequent customer of brothels, the Prince of Qi would constantly leer and fondle the fethe attendant by his side and would frequently look ferociously at the attendant beside the Prince of Qi I arm and observed polite etiquette, butthe beauty at a loss⁵ During this aard moment, the cabin door opened and a beautiful woman leisurely entered The woman had no eous of sceneries Her crystal-like skin was delicate, but had a faint reddish blush, as if she had just taken a war like a waterfall, seeuish between right and wrong, seeht sky She wore a co the woraceful If one were to consider her appearance and teh she was beautiful, her type of beauty was commonly seen What was rare was that she possessed a natural char before the three of us Her beautiful eyes regarding us, she articulated, “This is the first ti, but I have couests wait” Her voice penetrated deep into the spirit and bone, eliciting a feeling of overwhel master Qin and I both reddened Even the Prince of Qi’s face showed a strange expression The young woman’s eyes paused briefly upon the Prince of Qi as she continued “Piaoxiang has heard that the Prince of Qi is a hero that is rarely seen, and is a towering figure, appreciative of beauty⁶ Why are you so shy today?” Although I wasn’t surprised that Piaoxiang was able to ascertain Li Xian’s identity, I did want to see hoould react

Surprised at first, Li Xian smiled without restraint and responded, “Oh! You are definitely an intelligent young woman Have yousaw that Li Xian made no attempt to hide his identity, there was a look of approval in her eyes, answering, “Although Your Iarb of Southern Chu, you don’t see a pair of brocade boots favored by the elites of Great Yong In addition, Your I demeanor Recently, this servant has heard that Your Ihness, the Prince of Qi, has cohness were not to co, he is rarefied cohness, then Piaoxiang would probably never have the opportunity toher words, I blushed I had once received an invitation frorance Pleasure Boat But as I had noaze upon the Prince of Qi with resentlad that I had previously rejected Piaoxiang’s invitation I hurriedly clai This lowly official does not have financial resources How could I have the qualifications to visit here?”

Piaoxiang stood and leisurely approached rasped my arm and said, “Really now … Don’t tell yuan believes that omen of the pleasure quarters have not even a shred of true feelings? Can Piaoxiang not love the ive one’s heart?”

I al did not love money, then it was unlikely that she was the nunitaries were Piaoxiang’s guests of honor But I had also heard that Piaoxiang was an unusual woman If you were not wealthy, you could not hope to attain her At the same time, however, even if you ealthy or powerful, you still ’s uncle, the Prince of Han,⁷ Zhao Delong, was once a guest of the Floating Fragrant Pleasure Boat He had atte disliked hiratiate hi attempted to use his power and influence, but lo and behold, Piaoxiang would rather die than sub could only leave He later tried to , but was unable to do so because of her uests Later, people asked her why she refused to attend to the Prince of Han Even though he was over fifty, he was still handsoy beyond that of an ordinary person Liu Piaoxiang coldly laughed and uttered, “Although this servant is noof loyalty, piety, benevolence, and righteousness That Zhao Delong once led an army into battle, but due to his cowardice, lost the battle His subordinates fought bitterly in order to protect his life But he repaid such kindness withorders and adversely affecting the operation Those subordinates were executed by beheading Who in Southern Chu does not know about this incident? It is only because of his status and power that no one dares denounce hih only a lowly courtesan, still despises that kind of cowardly villain” After these words were spread far and wide, everyone despised the Prince of Han and looked upon Piaoxiang favorably Soon afterwards, the Prince of Han became depressed and died As a result of this incident, Liu Piaoxiang’s nahout the world From this, she became Jianye’s number one courtesan In reality, it wasn’t that no other courtesan was superior to her, it was that no one could cohtforward and chivalrous temperament

When I had heard of this tale, I admired her deeply But because of financial barriers, I did not dare go see her If I knew that she would not have takenlook That icy gaze ithe Prince of Qi I extricated , for your appreciation”

Liu Piaoxiang looked atto sit beside the Prince of Qi That kind of angry and yet still beautiful expression left the three of us duiveto converse freely with the Prince of Qi, and occasionally with young ly cordial and familiar, and yet not excessively wanton Even the norht s was definitely a peerlessly beautiful wo a few cups of wine, she stood and called out Fro all kinds ofAan to dance That kind of passionate dance, as if she was igniting her life force, left arded her face, I could tell that she had co into the dance I really was moved When she stopped, I saw her look at aze She walked over and sat down lazily next to the Prince of Qi That kind of languid beauty made me want to immediately take her to bed

At this point, the madam entered the cabin With a s late Would Jiang hboring cabins to rest? If you see any female attendants you like, don’t hesitate to invite them”

I soured a bit I hurriedly stood and badethat the Prince of Qi rest well Freezingmaster Qin suddenly stood and left I hurriedly followed hi away the attendants, I laid down on a bed with e cabin My ie of Liu Piaoxiang Listening to the babbling sounds of water outside an to fall asleep Just as I was half-asleep, I suddenly felt so that I was being ambushed by the Prince of Qi I hurriedly opened my eyes Just as I was about to yell, I noticed an exquisite⁹ face beforeMy entire body softened and I could no longer shout Seeing that I ake, Liu Piaoxiang smiled sweetly With delicate ant and delicate jade body Slowly, I extendedher in my arms Still somewhat hesitant, I staled and replied, “You didn’t know? That young master Qin is a woman Before I could even undress, she couldn’t wait and rushed inside I quickly left the rooyuan</eh I had learned sexual techniques, I had never touched a wo, Liu Piaoxiang in turn heldme undress I felt my body intertith the soft and war co

As I fell asleep tired, Liu Piaoxiang rested for aher clothes around her, she summoned two female attendants to the cabin With delicate touches, the two attendants helped e I did wake up for a brief er When I finally woke up, I was lying upon the cleaned bed and wearing black paja beside le word Opening her eyes, Liu Piaoxiang laughed lightly and wondered, “Is inity to this courtesan?”

My face and ears red, I proposed, “Will you h atserious She sighed “No we can’t”