frightfiction Chapter 30 Oiran
Chapter 30 Oiran
At the repeated calls of numerous merchants, literati, and high-ranking officials, the most beautiful courtesan of Lou Wai Lou finally arrived at the center of the stage.
She slightly raised her eyes and smiled gently, as if the whole world had stood still.
Beneath her delicate makeup lies an undeniable charm; every step she takes exudes allure.
Compared to Zhang Tienan and Zhao Tingxiao, whose eyes were wide open and who looked like idiots, Liu Shan was much calmer.
He even had the leisure to ask Tian Fugui, "Isn't the courtesan beautiful? Why don't you seem excited at all?"
Tian Fugui said earnestly, "It's beautiful, but precisely because it's so beautiful, it's not something I can miss."
Upon hearing this, a hint of approval flashed in Liu Shan's eyes. He hadn't expected Tian Fugui to be so self-aware, which made him think more highly of him.
"Gentlemen, Peony greets you." Peony Fairy parted her lips slightly, her voice as gentle as a spring drizzle, bringing joy to all.
She gave a slight bow, her figure alluring and graceful, especially the glimpse of white on her chest, which was captivating.
Emmm~ Liu Shan mentally gave the courtesan an 88 out of 100. If it weren't for the fact that his Pomeranian in his previous life was also named Peony, he would have given her a 90 out of 100.
The name Peony... really took him out of the story.
In brothels, the most popular courtesan's influence is unparalleled. With just a few pleasing words, she can win the enthusiastic response of the vast majority of men in the audience.
After a brief warm-up, the courtesan led a dozen or so dancers in a hot and alluring dance performance on stage.
On stage, pure passion burns brightly, and the dancers flutter like butterflies.
The audience erupted in applause and cheers from the men.
After the dance, the Peony Fairy came to the edge of the stage, slightly out of breath, without saying a word, just panting in front of the men.
The more the men reacted, the louder her breathing became, and she would occasionally loosen her neckline, revealing even more of her body.
Zhang Tienan and Zhao Tingxiao stared wide-eyed, subconsciously swallowing their saliva, looking like lecherous wolves.
Liu Shan turned to look at Tian Fugui and saw that the boy was also staring wide-eyed. He couldn't help but tease him, "If you're not worried about it, why are you staring?"
Tian Fugui scratched his head and laughed, "It's a rare opportunity to come in, so why not take a look?"
Tian Fugui's answer made Liu Shan chuckle. He shook his head slightly, thinking that it was indeed true. At this moment, men who spouted righteousness and shame but pretended not to dare to look were all hypocrites.
Peony Fairy didn't catch her breath for long. After all, Lou Wai Lou wasn't a low-class brothel, but a high-class and elegant establishment. Besides selling her looks, she had to have other skills.
She gently adjusted her breathing, and in the blink of an eye, she regained her composure and elegance. "Gentlemen, you all know what peonies like. May I ask which gentleman would be willing to compose a poem to win my heart?"
At Lou Wai Lou, even though the courtesan has an extremely high status, she still needs to entertain customers, but she is allowed to set her own standards for entertaining customers.
The Peony Fairy's self-image is that she loves poetry, and only by winning her heart with poetry can one become her intimate guest.
"The Peony Fairy has been the queen of flowers for two years and is still a virgin. Recently, there have been rumors that she will lose her virginity before she turns eighteen, and she will turn eighteen next month..."
Zhang Tienan explained excitedly, as if he had become a guest of honor.
"Forget about becoming a live-in son-in-law. It's not your turn."
Zhao Tingxiao was also excited, but in his excitement, he didn't forget to make a sarcastic remark about Liu Shan.
Liu Shanquan pretended not to hear, afraid that if he looked at Zhao Tingxiao again, he would be unable to resist beating up this idiot.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Tienan was displeased. "Tingxiao, we're here tonight to thank Liu Shan. Don't cause any trouble, or don't blame me for not showing brotherly affection."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Tingxiao's face showed a hint of unease. He coughed lightly and said, "I admit I was being nosy."
Liu Shan shook his head and chuckled. So Zhang Tienan knew the purpose of his visit tonight?
At this point, the merchants present began to vie with each other to recite the poems they had bought, but none of them were original or worthy of serious consideration.
Such poetry naturally failed to move the Peony Fairy, but to save face for her patrons, she would occasionally cover her mouth with her small hand and exclaim in surprise.
Next, it was the turn of scholars, officials, and dignitaries to recite poems. Even Zhang Tienan and Zhao Tingxiao racked their brains and came up with two poems.
In Liu Shan's view, this second wave of poems is significantly better than the first wave, and can be considered as decent poems.
Unfortunately, the conventional poems still failed to win over the Peony Fairy.
She smiled slightly, a smile that carried a hint of arrogance.
Just when Liu Shan thought the night of meeting the courtesan was over, Zhao Tingxiao suddenly hid behind Zhang Tienan and shouted in a different voice:
"Peony Fairy, none of these poems have won your heart? Are you trying to renege on your promise?"
This caused a huge uproar. In order to become the first guest of the courtesan, apart from Liu Shan and his three companions, all the other men in the audience shamelessly shouted "It's unfair!"
At this moment, Zhang Tienan was raising his fist, grabbing Zhao Tingxiao's collar and roaring, showing signs of turning against him.
Liu Shan was surprised that Zhang Tienan had taken the initiative to protect the Peony Fairy several times, it seemed that he had developed real feelings for the courtesan.
Peony Fairy was clearly unprepared for this situation and was slightly flustered. She tried to use her charm to calm the commotion, but to little avail.
Liu Shan sighed inwardly. In this world of romance, what genuine feelings are there? It's all just playing along.
Take those poems for example, whether they were good or not, whether they were city or not, do you think the literati present didn't know?
However, in order to have the chance to become the peony fairy's intimate guest, these learned scholars disregarded all shame.
Left with no other choice, she had to find another way.
With the help of Granny Louwailou, the Peony Fairy, holding a couplet, walked gracefully to the center, glanced at everyone, and said softly, "The artistic conception of poetry is difficult to judge, but couplets have absolute standards. So please take this couplet as the topic, and whoever can make the best second line, I will certainly look at them with special favor."
Having said that, she slowly unfolded the couplet in her hand, “The first line is ‘Mice, regardless of size, are all called old.’ Do any of you have a good matching line?”
The crowd looked at each other in bewilderment, and the scene suddenly fell silent, with only the couplet in the Peony Fairy's hand swaying gently.
Liu Shan was stunned. He was very familiar with this couplet. Wasn't it one of the three couplets he had written to silence the wedding pranks and have Amber hang outside the Li residence?!
How would it appear here?
Is this courtesan up to something?
After a moment, seeing that no one could come up with a matching couplet, the Peony Fairy smiled slightly, a smile that seemed to carry a hint of mockery.
She parted her lips slightly, "Since everyone remains silent, then I regret to announce..."