- 144: Musician Square


    : : Musician Square


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    Cousin, wait up for me- Xu Laoying chased out of the dining hall, and once again hooked his arm around Tang Luos neck, attracting the curious nces of some 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 yful gatherings.


    But who wouldve thought, in just one day, hed be so friendly with the aloof master, truly demonstrating the impressive skillset of someone 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 time?


    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 becking 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, immensely ufortable.


    This was clearly a disy 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 nted re 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 men would understand: Isnt it just because youre shy? I understand your reluctance, thats why Ivee to invite you again-Come, 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 n. 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 exined: I didnt know about this. But it doesnt matter, if were not going to the Tianxiang Building, we can go somewhere else. Ive heard there are many quality ces 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 time, rumors about the young pride losing his virginity in a brothel would be the biggest gossip in Xiling. Xu Laoying realized why Tang Luo didnt want to go with him, there were so manyplex 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 n and is also the best ce for entertainment in Xiling. Most of the girls there have been trained from a young age, and the ce 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 men from the matriarchs of the brothel.


    Every year, the Musicians quarter takes in hundreds of young girls who endure harsh training. Although some are beaten to death for disobedience, and some manage to run away, most grow up without issue. Some bing musicians, some dancers, but most of them be courtesans.


    Courtesans, know music, are adept at singing and dancing, understand the arts of the bedchamber, all are gentle and demure, rare beauties. Some 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 means 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 establishment.


    As Xu LaoYing listened to Tang Luos detailed exnation, 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 me to exin 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 n will go to the Musicians Quarters. It is alsomonce 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 n 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 nonchntly stated, These n 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 umte such a good reputation. Can you imagine how incredibly captivating those chosen courtesans are? However, these alluring women are out of reach for the people of Xiling. They end up either bing concubines or mistresses.


    As for the remaining group of courtesans, there is no guarantee which one can be the top courtesan. Therefore, only the survival of the fittest is possible, and those who can attract the most wealth naturally be 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 n 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 ce is better at cultivating beauty than the Musicians Quarters?


    Of course, the best of the offerings must be provided to members of the n first.


    Xu LaoYing looked at the calm expression on Tang Luos face and stammered out, So?


    I, being of humble merit, was recently appointed an elder within the Tang n, 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 message 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 n elder is so significant, but ording 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 n elders are old and do not have the desire. The next in line are various n elders. This is also one of the benefits given to those who contributed to the n.


    Being a newly appointed n elder, Tang Luo had been one of the three spectators invited this year.


    After bing a n elder, many of the Tang ns 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 Media Department.


    As the eldest son of the First Head of the Martial Hall and a n elder himself, the individuals from Wind Media Department considered him an absolutely trustworthy n member, hence were willing to share some gossip with him.


    The n Leader, Mountain Head, Law Enforcer, and Sect Head, each year will receive picture albums from the Musicians Quarters. Compared to the n 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 ess. This is an unchanging truth since ancient times.


    Not needing a concubine, not visiting brothels is not because Tang Luo is not lustful, but because he looks down on these women who have beauty but nothing else to offer..


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