The winter of that year was very cold.
The weather in Sichuan Province was originally not that cold during the winter thanks to its basin topography surrounded by high mountains, but this time it was different.
There was an unusual heavy snowfall, and the severe cold continued throughout the winter. As a result, all the roads leading to the outside were blocked and the people of Sichuan had to spend several months in isolation.
Several escort companies tried to open the way to the outside, but the terrain was so rough and the snow and ice piled up to the height of a human being, making it too dangerous.
In the end, the people of Sichuan had no choice but to live in isolation until the snow melted.
It was not long after spring came that the road leading to the outside was opened. As the snow and ice that had accumulated as tall as a person’s height melted, a procession of escort companies and carriages continued from the outside.
Seeing the people coming from outside, the people of Sichuan realized that spring had finally arrived. Of course, the first place people who came from outside looked for was Chengdu, the center of Sichuan.
Chengdu was revived by outsiders who had come after a long time. People welcomed guests who had come to Chengdu, clearing the snow that was still on the streets.
“I think I’m going to breathe a bit better now.”
“Whoa! It’s the first time I’ve ever had such a harsh winter. I think I’m going to live a little longer.”
There were smiles on people’s lips.
It was a refreshing smile that those who have endured the harsh winter and welcomed spring could make.
Those who had to unintentionally live in exile during the middle of winter could not be so pleased with the foreigners who came to Chengdu.
“Hu, it’s very difficult to get into Chengdu.”
There was a man in his early twenties who grumbled as he looked around Chengdu. He was tall and handsome. He was handsome enough for anyone to turn their heads when they ran into him.
He got off his horse and looked around the streets of Chengdu.
The man’s face was full of curiosity.
“Have the others arrived yet?”
It was said that the road to Sichuan was cleared, but there was still residual snow everywhere. Even if they departed at the same time, the arrival time would be inevitably different due to various circumstances.
A fresh smile appeared on the man’s face, who seemed to be contemplating something for a moment.
“I can’t just throw away this golden opportunity.”
He immediately grabbed someone walking down the street and asked.
“Where is the most famous brothel in Chengdu?”
“Brothel?”
The captured man glanced at the man up and down and smiled slyly.
“Haha! It seems like you’re new to Chengdu and yet you’re looking for the brothel already?”
“Haha! Of course. Since it’s my first visit, shouldn’t I smell the women here? That way, I can guess what kind of city Chengdu is.”‘
“Huh! You will judge Chengdu through the quality of courtesans? A true boss!”
The man suddenly raised his thumb. The man was also a lustful person famous in Chengdu. The money he had spent on the brothel was enough to buy a large manor.
A light of affection and fondness flashed across the man’s face.
“Since we’ve come to this, let us exchange names. I’m Sang-yeon and I live in Chengdu.”
“My name is Seo Mun-pyeong. This is my first time in Chengdu.”
“Since I admire your boldness in seeking the brothel on your first day here in Chengdu, I will guide you there directly.”
“Really?”
“Didn’t I say that the Dead Sea is Dongdo? It’s not enough for a person like you to guide me personally.”
“Then why don’t we go in together? I will pay all the expenses.”
“Really?”
Sang-yeon was greatly pleased with Seo Mun-pyeong’s suggestion. It was because he had to reduce his spending on the brothel after spending so much.
Seo Mun-pyung asked,
“Which brothels are famous in Chengdu?”
“The Water Lily Pavilion is the most popular. Since it’s strong traditional brothel, it has the most prostitutes. The beauty of the courtesans is outstanding and the quality of food is also good, so those who visit once will definitely come back.”
“So are we going to the Water Lily Pavilion?”
“However, there is a brothel that has been gaining popularity recently. It is called the Divine Fragrance Pavilion1, and although the scale is incomparably smaller than that of the Water Lily Pavilion, there are rumors that the beauty of the courtesans is amazing. I’ve never been there before so if you don’t mind, I’d like us to go to the Divine Fragrance Pavilion.
“Is there a place like that?”
Seo Mun-pyeong’s eyes twinkled with curiosity.
“I’ve only heard about it. But everyone who has been there praised it.”
“Then let’s go to the Divine Fragrance Pavilion. For the Water Lily Pavilion, we can always go there, right?”
“Haha! As expected, you’re so generous. Then let’s go to the Divine Fragrance Pavilion together.”
Sang-yeon led Seo Mun-pyeong with a big smile.
Along the way, Sang-yeon did not hesitate to tell Seo Mun-pyeong that he was a true master and that he is a person who had a good sense of style.
It had not been even a minute since the two of them met. However, Sang-yeon treated Seo Mun-pyeong as if they knew each other for a decade.
Seo Mun-pyeong grinned.
The best way for men to get to know each other was through alcohol and women. The brothel was just the kind of place to satisfy both urges at once.
Even if it was the first time they met, they could easily get to know each other if they went to the brothel together. When Seo Mun-pyeong came to an unfamiliar place, the way to make friends was to go to a brothel together.
“Hahaha!”
Sang-yeon was continuously laughing as he guided Seo Mun-pyeong to the Divine Fragrance Pavilion.
“Oh!”
Seo Mun-pyeong burst into admiration.
This is because beautiful courtesans appeared from the entrance of the Divine Fragrance Pavilion.
The beautiful courtesans from Suzhou and Hangzhou, called Sexiang2, stood out among the others.
“Welcome, great sir!”
The general secretary of the Divine Fragrance Pavilion came running.
“Oh! Do you know me?”
“Is there anyone who is unaware of sir Sang-yeon of Chengdu? We are honored for you to come and visit us like this.”
“You know how to see people. I’m here today with a special guest, so please guide us to a nice room.”
Sang-yeon shrugged his shoulders as much as possible at the general secretary’s sincere attitude of recognizing him.
“A special person?”
“This is sir Seo Mun-pyeong. He came to Chengdu for the first time today, and so I brought him here.”
“Oh, is that so? It’s an honor to meet you like this. Mister Seo! Please eat inside.”
“Haha! Nice to meet you. I’m expecting a lot from you. Please don’t let me down.”
“That will never happen.”
“Hahaha!”
Seo Mun-pyeong burst out laughing at the confident response of the secretary
The two were escorted to the most luxurious room in the Divine Fragrance Pavilion.
“Wait here for a moment. I’ll prepare the table for you soon.”
The general secretary bowed deeply to the two of them, and then withdrew.
When there were only the two of them left, Seo Mun-pyeong asked Sang-yeon.
“It seems that the owner of the brothel is a person with a lot of money. It would have cost a lot of money to decorate the place like this.”
“I heard that a courtesan who had made a name for herself somewhere started it when she became independent.”
“You mean just a high-class prostitute set up this kind of brothel?”
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