Chapter 198
198, Painted Boat (4 more updates)
Li Hengyi frowned but still nodded, “Yes!”
That was no ordinary pleasure boat; on board, there were courtesans.
As long as you had enough silver, you could take the women with you, either to accompany you through the night or to buy their freedom.
Singing and dancing, music and chess, calligraphy and painting, Ecstasy Cave, Hero Mound.
“Young Master Li, have you been there?” Xie Zhinuan asked.
In her heart, she thought if Li Hengyi had not been there, she could use the excuse to take him to broaden his horizons.
If he had, then she could have him take her to broaden her horizons. After all, today, she was going to broaden her horizons no matter what.
“I have. Do you want to go up and take a look? My treat!” said Li Hengyi solemnly.
Some things were pointless to hide. If he said he hadn’t today but Xie Zhinuan found out he had been there once they were both enamored, trouble would likely ensue. It was better to admit it early.
Seeing her eyes sparkle astonishingly bright, he simply couldn’t bear to snuff it out and spoke according to her wishes.
Xie Zhinuan nodded vigorously, “Yes, yes, let’s hurry!”
“…”
“…”
Yuanbao and Li Hengyi were both stunned.
What kind of girl was this, so daring and bold?
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“Yuanbao, go make the arrangements!”“Yes!”
Yuanbao took the lead, and since they were going to the pleasure boat, what was the point of going to just any boat? The best one would have the most spectacular dances and the most beautiful music.
As Li Hengyi and Xie Zhinuan walked slowly, Xie Zhinuan was by his left side and he fanned himself with a fan in his right hand. Xie Zhinuan, when not cooking, hardly ever felt hot. Now, with the breeze, she felt even more refreshed.
Her mind entirely preoccupied with the pleasure boat, she did not notice that since they had left, Li Hengyi had been standing on her right side, continuously fanning and carefully protecting her.
Yuanbao quickly found out which pleasure boat was the best after asking around at the river, then he came to invite Li Hengyi and Xie Zhinuan.
Together, they headed over.
The pleasure boat indeed was magnificent, grandiose and lavish.
Standing by the pleasure boat, Xie Zhinuan couldn’t help but marvel at the ancient people’s wisdom and money-making ability, not inferior to modern people.
The madam of the pleasure boat quickly came out to greet them, “Oh my, this gentleman…”
Yuanbao stretched out his hand to stop her, not letting her get close to Li Hengyi, “My master wishes to board the pleasure boat, clear the area!”
“…” The madam took a glance at Li Hengyi, then at Xie Zhinuan at his side.
Her eyes lit up.
This young lady was really quite attractive, but most importantly, it was her gentle demeanor, and pretty face, that made people involuntarily want to draw closer after just one glance.
She had seen many women, the coquettish, the pure, all sorts of them, but this one, who inspired such immediate longing, was rare.
If she could get this girl in her grasp, she wouldn’t worry about the business of the pleasure boat being anything but booming.
But…
The madam quickly repressed her thoughts.
“Yes!”
She hurriedly agreed, not daring to reveal her thoughts.
This distinguished young master seemed to be of extraordinary origin, and the purpose of his bringing the young lady here was not for her to speculate.
“My honored guests, please!”
Luckily, it was still early, and there were no patrons on the pleasure boat, so there was no need to clear the area.
“Hmm!”
Li Hengyi motioned for Xie Zhinuan to go first and followed her onto the pleasure boat.
Upon entering, the boat was filled with an overwhelming fragrance, one that tempted a deeper breath.
Xie Zhinuan found it very sweet, while Li Hengyi found it repulsive, the cloying scent making his head spin, especially since he had gotten used to the cold bamboo fragrance of Xie Zhinuan; he couldn’t stand this sickly sweetness.
Xie Zhinuan found everything curious and pleasing. The furnishings catered greatly to men’s tastes, with fluttering curtains, warm sweet fragrances, delicacy and temptation in every detail.
Chapter 199