Pulling Together a Villain Reformation Strategy

Chapter 85 – Awaiting Your Return (4)

It wasn’t that there weren’t any female cultivators within the sect who liked him, but most of them were reserved. It was the first time Jiang Xunyi had received such a thing, but right as he was studying it, it was grabbed out of his hand.

Yun Xie had come over to stand by him. At the sight of two handsome boys at the same time, there was suddenly a peal of excited laughter from the women upstairs. Yun Xie ignored them, raising the sachet in front of his eyes to scrutinize it, itching to throw it away.

“This kind of thing is also given to you?”

Jiang Xunyi felt that he seemed a little unhappy, but Yun Xie was usually moody anyways. Who knows what had provoked him this time? Anyone else would probably be afraid right now, but Jiang Xunyi was used to this. He immediately reached out to grab Yun Xie’s wrist and snatched the sachet back. “It’s not for you. “

Yun Xie didn’t know what was going on with himself. He was upset at the sight of a woman daring to make a move on Jiang Xunyi, and was even more upset to see that he was not refusing. However, he knew he was being irrational. He moved his mouth without saying anything, then took Jiang Xunyi’s hand unhappily. “This place is not good. Let’s go to another place – I’ll hold you so that you won’t get lost.”

Yun Xie pulled Jiang Xunyi through the crowd, and behind him came a faint, angry cry: “Young Master, don’t go…” He quickly left like the wind, leaving her behind.

Jiang Xunyi was born with cold body, and his hands were always cold. Yun Xie unconsciously squeezed his hand tighter, as if he could pass his own temperature to him.

At this time, it seemed that all of his senses were focused on the point where their palms connected. Yun Xie could clearly feel Jiang Xunyi’s slender fingers, cold and smooth like white jade.

The two walked for a while, then turned a corner. Jiang Xunyi looked back to make sure that the women could not see them then raised his hand and threw the sachet into the river next to him.

Yun Xie was taken aback, but was inexplicably happy. “So you didn’t want it?”

“In the end, it is a gift, so if you just threw it away in front of them, they would be sad.”

Yun Xie was in a good mood, so everything made sense. He smiled and replied, “Alright, you know best how to cherish jade[1].”

Jiang Xunyi shook off his hand unhappily. “The happy one is you, the upset one is also you. There must be something wrong with you. Anyways, you’ve led me pretty far, where are we going?”

The hand in his palm disappeared, and Yun Xie was reluctant to see it go. He flipped the fan in his hand, pointed forward, and smiled. “What are you impatient for? Aren’t we here?”

Jiang Xunyi looked in the direction he was pointing, and his heart thumped, as if the red dust in his eyes had been blown away all at once –

The street was very long, and it was difficult to see the end at a glance. Trees were planted on both sides, and the leaves were almost gone. They sparsely shivered in the wind, the colored lights and shadows flickering dimly all along the road. Although the traffic and horses were like running water here, there was an inexplicable sense of calm amidst the prosperity.

Jiang Xunyi squinted his eyes at the small building where the crowds were the most crowded and read the inscription on the plaque.

“Luoyue Pavilion?”

Yun Xie replied, “This is it. When recounting the most famous brothels, you cannot miss Luoyue Pavilion and Nongqing Square. One is pure, one is glamourous, and together, they are called Shuangjue. However, I think the woman in the Nongqing Square are too unrestrained. People of noble character like me still prefer the delicate and graceful ones, so it’s better to go to Luoyue Pavilion.”

Jiang Xunyi did not give him any face. “I think you should be more interested in Nongqing Square considering your temperament, but it’s just that the girl had thrown me a satchet first. Do you change locations because you think they’re blind for not admiring you first?”

His complaints against Yun Xie always hit the nail on the head, but this time, he was really only half right. Yun Xie was very angry with the women in Nongqing Square, but not because they didn’t look at him first, but because they dared to come onto Jiang Xunyi. However, even he didn’t understand his own feelings, so he couldn’t explain to Jiang Xunyi.

Instead, he raised his voice angrily. “Bullshit, I’m a noble and unsullied character!” 

Jiang Xunyi was surprised. “You’re angry about this too?”

He watched Yun Xie for a while, and when he saw that he really seemed to be angry, he couldn’t help but laugh, shoving Yun Xie’s shoulders from behind as he said, “Okay, you are noble and unsullied. Today I will go with the noble and unsullied Brother Yun to visit a tasteful brothel.”

It’s rare for Jiang Xunyi to humor him for once, and Yun Xie looked reluctant as he was getting pushed forwards, but he couldn’t stop smiling. The two people pushed and shoved each other until they reached the Luoyue Pavilion, and the diligent little servants greeted them.

Brothels of this level were naturally different from ordinary brothels. The girls were able to sing and dance, and each were talented and haughty. Not only do they ask for money, they were selective with their customers. Instead of middle-aged wealthy businessmen, they naturally preferred to receive such a handsome young man like Yun Xie and Jiang Xunyi. Moreover, the two seem to be very rich, as if they were two young masters from a wealthy noble family. As soon as they entered the hall, several women greeted them.

Yun Xie had obviously prepared, walking in the front. He made his way straight to the upstairs room with Jiang Xunyi, and called out with a powerful aura, “Call all the courtesans[2] who are not currently receiving guests here.”

Within Luoyue Pavilion, there were a total of eight great courtesans, and of those, three had not received customers today. Each were worth a thousand dollars. For an ordinary person, even sharing a cup of tea with one would ruin his family. The young servant who was following was taken aback and stared at Yun Xie and Jiang Xunyi, fearing that they did not understand the rules.

“Young Master, our courtesans here…”

Before his words were finished, a pearly light flashed in front of him, and something was thrown into his arms, Jiang Xunyi glanced at him lightly, his tone flat. “If you’re told to leave, leave.”

What he threw just now was a southern pearl, round and brilliant. With one glance, you could tell it was a rare treasure. The little servant was overjoyed and immediately nodded and bowed in response, before turning around to call for someone.

Yun Xie heard the conversation between the two and looked back at Jiang Xunyi with a smile before he dragged him into the private room next to him.

After all, they were pure-hearted people who had just come out to watch the excitement. They don’t like to have too many people around. After Yun Xie sent out the people who were waiting on them, Jiang Xunyi looked at the room with interest. Yun Xie stepped forward and smiled.

“How is it?”

This room was very exquisitely decorated, with red candles casting light and curtains hanging around the room. The fragrance of heartwood incense wafted from a small silver stove, and there was a pair of green embroidered shoes on the footrest in front of the bed. The sight evoked many thoughts

Jiang Xunyi squinted at him and said with a smile, “A good place. It turns out that Luoyue Pavilion is more peaceful than Nongqing Square.”

When Yun Xie Xie saw the embroidered shoes, he inexplicably felt weak, and quickly explained, “I’ve heard about it from other people. At that time, I was wondering when you could go down the mountain so we could visit together — well, I also just inquired about the layout, and I hadn’t been here before… Maybe this room was not furnished. It is said that Luoyue Pavilion is the most suitable place for talk and enjoyment. It is not an ordinary place for pleasure-seeking, otherwise I wouldn’t have brought you here.”

As soon as he finished speaking, there were a few small groans from the next room. In a breathy voice, a voice gasped, “Sweetheart, please, please go slower…”

Yun Xie: “…”

This slap in the face hurts.

Fortunately, Jiang Xunyi had always been thin-skinned, and he was too uncomfortable to make fun of Yun Xie. Instead, he gave a dry cough.

However, as they stood in silence, the ambiguous voice from next door became clearer.

Yun Xie smiled bitterly and touched his nose. Just as he was about to speak, suddenly his expression dropped, and he quickly moved to the door.

“What are you doing?”

Yun Xie waved his hand for him to stop talking. After a moment of concentration, there was a strange expression on his face. “A’Xun, come over and feel it. Why did I feel that a demonic spirit passed by all of a sudden?”

Jiang Xunyi approached him, forming a magic seal with his hands. A translucent charm flew out of his fingers and melted into the air without any abnormality.

Jiang Xunyi then asked, “Are you mistaken?”

Yun Xie believed in his own feelings, but the evil energy had only appeared for a moment, and now, even he couldn’t sense it. He frowned before he turned his head to whisper to Jiang Xunyi. However, he didn’t expect for him to be so close. As he turned his head, his lips brushed against Jiang Xunyi’s earlobe in an unintentional and sloppy kiss.

The feeling of his lips on his skin at that moment was incredible, and the numbness spread from his lips to the bottom of his heart. His heart thumped, and his whole body froze.

Jiang Xunyi felt that his ears were a little itchy, so he casually rubbed the back of his head before he turned his around. Yun Xie was standing stupidly like a pile of wood, and Jiang Xunyi asked, confused, “What’s wrong?”

However, Yun Xie wasn’t able to explain what happened. If he told the truth right now, maybe Jiang Xunyi will stab him with a sword.

Just as he was stammering and trying to form a response, Jiang Xunyi said, “It can’t be.. I just couldn’t feel the evil energy you did. Is it necessary to be so bothered? You even have a nosebleed now. Why is your temperament so bad?”

Yun Xie: “…”

He quietly turned around and fixed his appearance in the mirror, internally thinking that they really shouldn’t have come to the brothel, as the feng shui was not good.

However, it was too late to leave now. In this moment, three beautiful women, each carrying a musical instrument, came over.

“Lesheng, Xingxiang, and Xiayi greet the two young masters.”

The three beauties were either radiant, cute, or cold, each carrying its own merits. When they stood together, they were even more eye-catching, and indeed lived up to their reputation as top courtesans. Their reputation exceeded Luoye Pavilion, and they were regarded as top-notch figured in the performance industry. They even refused to meet ordinary high-ranking officials, so they were even more unwilling to depreciate their worth by visiting guests all at once. However, they heard that the two princes were lavish and appeared extravagant, so they reluctantly decided to come.

However, after laying eyes on the two of them, their eyes also shined at the same time. In their time alive, among all the people they have met, they have never seen such a character. It was needless to say that their appearances were incomparably beautiful, but their temperaments were even more extraordinary. They were exactly the kind of guests that the courtesans look forward to.

When Jiang Xunyi saw that Yun Xie was not going to speak, he smiled faintly and took the initiative to say, “May the three ladies please sit.”

The three women took a seat besides them. Two of the women noticed that Jiang Xunyi’s temperament was cold, so they chose to sit down by Yun Xie’s side. However, Le Sheng, who looked bright and charming, was the most courageous, and only she was more interested in the gorgeous, cold-looking young man. She half-sat and half-leaned against Jiang Xunyi, tilting her head with a light giggle. “What song does this young master want to see performed?”

While she was talking, Xingxiang had already stood up and filled up the wine glasses for the group. Jiang Xunyi rarely got so close to any woman, so he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. He pasted on a facade of calmness, and just as he was about to speak, Yun Xie laughed and said, “The three girls are beautiful enough to move a person. We would love to watch and listen to you no matter what song and dance you perform.”

Perform far away from us! Don’t sit so close!

His smile was beautiful, and his words were nice to the ears. The three women laughed, and Xia Yi, who had not spoken yet, stood up. “It just so happens that we have learned a new piece of music. Since the young master has requested this, then we shall present our performance.” 

As she spoke, she walked to the middle of the room, lightly sweeping her sleeves as she waited for the music.

Xingxiang smiled and sat behind the qin. She strummed twice to tune the intrument, then started to play.

Along with the flowing notes from the qin, Xiayi’s long sleeves rised up, the purple gauze wrapped around her arms floating like a colorful cloud. Her waist twisted and her toes tapped the floor lightly. Her posture was extremely enchanting. Her long hair fluttered, stained with golden light from the red candle.

She danced wonderfully, and Jiang Xunyi was a little fascinated. He drank a glass of wine and said with a smile, “How well-proportioned the dancer is, and how bright the light silk dress is. The skirt sleeves flutter like a blizzard, flying around like a swift wind[3] — This dance has a hint of a Western style, how wonderful.”

Yun Xie shot him a look. Jiang Xunyi wasn’t paying attention, but Le Sheng, who was nestled next to him, accidentally saw it. She couldn’t help but feel startled. She had no idea that the two seemingly close young masters were at odds with each other under the surface. However, as a one who worked in pleasure, she certainly understood that while some truths can be seen, some could not.

She pretended to be unaware, and seeing Jiang Xunyi intently watching the dance, she took a glass of wine from the table and leaned on his shoulder. “Why does the young master only look at sister Xiayi without giving this one a glance? If you act like that, this one will be jealous.”

While she was talking, she used her fingers to gently draw circles on Jiang Xunyi’s shoulders. A few strands of her hair framed her snow-white cheeks, painting an amorous picture. It was unclear what Jiang Xunyi was truly thinking, but Yun Xie watched him smile at the woman and drink the wine.

Yun Xie raised his head and poured a glass of wine angrily.

At this time, Xingxiang was unwilling to show weakness, and she plucked the strings, and sang the song: “Do not pluck the strings and play the qin, the resentful tune is melancholy./The sky does not age, and love is resilient./The heart is made up of overlapping screens, in which there are thousands of knots that cannot be undone./The night is over, and the waning moon is not in the east window.[4]“

Yun Xie has never liked such sentimental lyrics. To him, it was like moaning and groaning without being ill. It was way too melodramatic and boring. It wasn’t fitting for a man to listen to, and it killed his pride to listen to it. Because of this, every time he heard such sappy words on a normal day, he would be filled with contempt.

However, at this moment, under this circumstance, he seemed to understand the music for the first time, penetrating straight to his heart. A faint melancholy gradually seeped into his heart like a spring vine slowly taking root. Suddenly, the words and utterances seem make his heart pound, and he was unable to escape or avoid it.

“The sky does not age, and love is resilient.” What is love?

“The waning moon is not in the east window.” As the saying goes, the moon is the roundest the day after the mid-autumn festival. Tonight was precisely August sixteenth, but why would such a bright and full moon evoke a sense of inexplicable loneliness within someone who had never experienced loss?

The osmanthus blooms during the three months of autumn; outside the window is the shadow of the blooms; the fragrance accompanies the coolness of autumn, faintly smudged by the damp wind, cooling the face.

Yun Xie’s gaze moved along the moonlight on the vermillion-lacquered window lattice, then stopped on the face of the handsome boy under the window.

Yun Xie was suddenly angry for no reason. He felt that he and Jiang Xunyi usually got along well when he visited their sect. When they were together on the mountain, apart from Jiang Molou, no one annoying dared to come to make trouble. Everyday was filled with happiness. However, below the mountain, there were too many types of people, and everything had been messed up. Jiang Xunyi, this stinky boy, was too lustful.

Yun Xie suddenly frowned. “Stop the music.”

Xingxiang and Xiayi were stunned and stopped at the same time, their expressions confused. Jiang Xunyi remembered that Yun Xie didn’t like listening to such melancholy tunes, but he didn’t expect his reaction to be so negative, so he looked back at him.

Le Sheng’s hand trembled, and a drop of wine spilled on Jiang Xunyi’s shoulder. Yun Xie saw, and his frown deepened as he ordered Le Sheng, “Come and sit next to me.”

Le Sheng saw Yun Xie glare darkly at Jiang Xunyi just now and had originally thought there was a gap between the two. She felt a little scared at the sight, and quickly said, “Young master, if this one has done anything to offend you…”

“If you didn’t do anything to offend me, why would I be offended? But why do you only toast to him? Come over and pour me a glass.”

Looking at Yun Xie’s posture, if Le Sheng doesn’t go over, he will definitely turn hostile immediately. However, if she goes over, she would be leaving Jiang Xunyi, which would definitely be awkward.

On the contrary, Jiang Xunyi smiled and said, “You just listen to Young Master Yun.”

Le Sheng gave him a grateful look, and went to sit next to Yun Xie before she poured him a glass of wine.

Once she was far away from Jiang Xunyi, Yun Xie’s expression brightened. Seeing Jiang Xunyi pouring himself a drink, he couldn’t help but grab a pair of chopsticks and pick up a slice of sweet-scented osmanthus root. “You have to eat something first. How many times have I said already? Drinking on an empty stomach hurts the body.”

“…”

Jiang Xunyi, who was drinking, and Le Sheng, who was pouring wine, glanced at him at the same time. At this moment, they thought at the same time: “Are you insane?”

In the brothel, fights over jealousy were very common. When a few glasses of alcohol entered the body, even physical fights were possible. However, it’s the first time for a client to be so cold to the prostitute, instead caring for the companion who snatched a girl from him. Xingxiang didn’t know what was wrong with him, but also didn’t dare to step forward and offend him. She hesitated, then asked in a low voice, “This one is not sure what went wrong with our music and has offended the guest, which is truly wrong… Why don’t the two young masters choose another song, and this pair will properly perform it.”

It was not easy to serve a bastard like Yun Xie. Jiang Xunyi glanced overand saw the two standing there timidly, rather at a loss. Feeling pity, he got up. “Why don’t I try?” 

Yun Xie got excited, smiling as he asked, “You want to play the qin?”

Jiang Xunyi walked to the guqin and took a seat, idly stroking the strings twice. “I’m a little worried in my heart; I don’t know if I can play well. If you don’t feel good about how it sounds, don’t beat me.”

Yun Xie laughed. “How could I dare?”

However, although he didn’t beat him, he felt that he had brought up a bad idea.

Jiang Xunyi’s tone was not the feminine timbre of a woman, but it was also not the same as the heroic tone Yun Xie had always liked. Although his music was sonorous, but the clear notes carried an indescribable sadness. With the soft sound of the piano, the thousands of beautiful colors withered to black and white as if a stranger had a dream of drunkenness and awakening, and was then sealed by the ice and snow.

His playing sounded very much like him.

Yun Xie supported his chin with a hand and watched Jiang Xunyi’s slender fingers plucking the strings. He appeared extremely elegant. Before he could start to admire him, he saw Xiayi standing next to him with a struck expression, very impressed by the sound of the qin. She took a flute from the music stand, and just as she was about to join in, he immediately called out, “Wait a minute.”

Jiang Xunyi always committed fully to anything he did. He was about to reach the climax of the piece when Yun Xie suddenly interrupted him, and the strings snapped, the piano sound stopping abruptly.

He was never a good-tempered person, and Yun Xie had already caused problems several times today, finally exhausting the little patience Jiang Xunyi had. He slammed the table angrily. “What are you doing?”

Yun Xie became obedient all of a sudden, touched his nose with a dry cough. He couldn’t find an excuse for a while, so he had no choice but to say, “I, that…I want the two of them…to come and drink with me.”

Jiang Xunyi looked at Xingxiang and Xiayi, who was holding a flute, and immediately realized that Yun Xie wasn’t satisfied with just taking Lesheng. He had to have all three women sit next to him. 

Jiang Xunyi felt that Yun Xie was too capable of being a demon.

It must be the stallion novel law that “all beautiful women should belong to the protagonist” was at work, and he was used to it.

Jiang Xunyi said unhappily, “So you want the three of them accompany you to drink while I play the piano to relieve your boredom? If you keep dreaming like this, why don’t you go to heaven?”

As he spoke, he stood from the instrument and walked straight to the room door, storming out.

Oh no, no more playing around, A’Xun is angry!

Yun Xie hurriedly took a few steps to hold him back, forgetting about any reputation or appearance. “A’Xun, where are you going?” 

Jiang Xunyi shook his hand away and replied coldly, “I feel angry just looking at you. I’m going back to the Hidden Spirit sect.”

He still had a wound on his forehead. Yun Xie knew what Jiang Xunyi meant, and he definitely did not only feel anger. Suddenly, he was anxious and filled with regret, hurriedly saying, “Why would you go back? That old woman would just embarrass you again… That, it’s all my fault, I won’t look for trouble anymore.” 

The three women in the room were dumbfounded. They didn’t understand what play they were trying to put on.

Jiang Xunyi coldly snorted “Get out”, pushed Yun Xie away, and strode downstairs.

However, before Jiang Xunyi could reach the first floor, Yun Xie had used martial arts to jump off the second floor. He landed in a flurry of robes in front of Jiang Xunyi, stretched out his hand, and said with a smile. “Are you still anxious?”

Jiang Xunyi scoffed. “Get out of the way.”

Of course Yun Xie wouldn’t let go. The two ended up having a disagreement in the crowded front hall filled with people coming and going. Then… they were driven out by the old procuress.

The author has something to say: Thank you for the landmines (づ￣3￣)づ, when I think about it, I feel ashamed that I have not been diligent lately, so I added a chapter ^_^, It just happens that we can finish the brothel part now, otherwise the dear readers will be anxious.

As for Yunyun’s awakening, hehehehe…(*/ω＼*)

Look at my stupid head. Yesterday I wanted to thank my friend for the nutrient solution, but I forgot to say it and ended up falling asleep with my phone. Thank you~ muah!

Little Jiang is actually very tolerant to Yun Yun, but his patience is limited. Hahahahaha, the two people coax each other ╮(╯▽╰)╭

[1]cherish jade as in treating women right

[2]The term is like a higher-ranked prostitute but I didn’t know what that was in English so i said courtesan

[3]From a poem,《田使君美人舞如莲花北鋋歌》

[4]Also from a poem,《千秋岁》

Chapter 85 – Awaiting Your Return (4)

It wasn’t that there weren’t any female cultivators within the sect who liked him, but most of them were reserved. It was the first time Jiang Xunyi had received such a thing, but right as he was studying it, it was grabbed out of his hand.

Yun Xie had come over to stand by him. At the sight of two handsome boys at the same time, there was suddenly a peal of excited laughter from the women upstairs. Yun Xie ignored them, raising the sachet in front of his eyes to scrutinize it, itching to throw it away.

“This kind of thing is also given to you?”

Jiang Xunyi felt that he seemed a little unhappy, but Yun Xie was usually moody anyways. Who knows what had provoked him this time? Anyone else would probably be afraid right now, but Jiang Xunyi was used to this. He immediately reached out to grab Yun Xie’s wrist and snatched the sachet back. “It’s not for you. “

Yun Xie didn’t know what was going on with himself. He was upset at the sight of a woman daring to make a move on Jiang Xunyi, and was even more upset to see that he was not refusing. However, he knew he was being irrational. He moved his mouth without saying anything, then took Jiang Xunyi’s hand unhappily. “This place is not good. Let’s go to another place – I’ll hold you so that you won’t get lost.”

Yun Xie pulled Jiang Xunyi through the crowd, and behind him came a faint, angry cry: “Young Master, don’t go…” He quickly left like the wind, leaving her behind.

Jiang Xunyi was born with cold body, and his hands were always cold. Yun Xie unconsciously squeezed his hand tighter, as if he could pass his own temperature to him.

At this time, it seemed that all of his senses were focused on the point where their palms connected. Yun Xie could clearly feel Jiang Xunyi’s slender fingers, cold and smooth like white jade.

The two walked for a while, then turned a corner. Jiang Xunyi looked back to make sure that the women could not see them then raised his hand and threw the sachet into the river next to him.

Yun Xie was taken aback, but was inexplicably happy. “So you didn’t want it?”

“In the end, it is a gift, so if you just threw it away in front of them, they would be sad.”

Yun Xie was in a good mood, so everything made sense. He smiled and replied, “Alright, you know best how to cherish jade[1].”

Jiang Xunyi shook off his hand unhappily. “The happy one is you, the upset one is also you. There must be something wrong with you. Anyways, you’ve led me pretty far, where are we going?”

The hand in his palm disappeared, and Yun Xie was reluctant to see it go. He flipped the fan in his hand, pointed forward, and smiled. “What are you impatient for? Aren’t we here?”

Jiang Xunyi looked in the direction he was pointing, and his heart thumped, as if the red dust in his eyes had been blown away all at once –

The street was very long, and it was difficult to see the end at a glance. Trees were planted on both sides, and the leaves were almost gone. They sparsely shivered in the wind, the colored lights and shadows flickering dimly all along the road. Although the traffic and horses were like running water here, there was an inexplicable sense of calm amidst the prosperity.

Jiang Xunyi squinted his eyes at the small building where the crowds were the most crowded and read the inscription on the plaque.

“Luoyue Pavilion?”

Yun Xie replied, “This is it. When recounting the most famous brothels, you cannot miss Luoyue Pavilion and Nongqing Square. One is pure, one is glamourous, and together, they are called Shuangjue. However, I think the woman in the Nongqing Square are too unrestrained. People of noble character like me still prefer the delicate and graceful ones, so it’s better to go to Luoyue Pavilion.”

Jiang Xunyi did not give him any face. “I think you should be more interested in Nongqing Square considering your temperament, but it’s just that the girl had thrown me a satchet first. Do you change locations because you think they’re blind for not admiring you first?”

His complaints against Yun Xie always hit the nail on the head, but this time, he was really only half right. Yun Xie was very angry with the women in Nongqing Square, but not because they didn’t look at him first, but because they dared to come onto Jiang Xunyi. However, even he didn’t understand his own feelings, so he couldn’t explain to Jiang Xunyi.

Instead, he raised his voice angrily. “Bullshit, I’m a noble and unsullied character!” 

Jiang Xunyi was surprised. “You’re angry about this too?”

He watched Yun Xie for a while, and when he saw that he really seemed to be angry, he couldn’t help but laugh, shoving Yun Xie’s shoulders from behind as he said, “Okay, you are noble and unsullied. Today I will go with the noble and unsullied Brother Yun to visit a tasteful brothel.”

It’s rare for Jiang Xunyi to humor him for once, and Yun Xie looked reluctant as he was getting pushed forwards, but he couldn’t stop smiling. The two people pushed and shoved each other until they reached the Luoyue Pavilion, and the diligent little servants greeted them.

Brothels of this level were naturally different from ordinary brothels. The girls were able to sing and dance, and each were talented and haughty. Not only do they ask for money, they were selective with their customers. Instead of middle-aged wealthy businessmen, they naturally preferred to receive such a handsome young man like Yun Xie and Jiang Xunyi. Moreover, the two seem to be very rich, as if they were two young masters from a wealthy noble family. As soon as they entered the hall, several women greeted them.

Yun Xie had obviously prepared, walking in the front. He made his way straight to the upstairs room with Jiang Xunyi, and called out with a powerful aura, “Call all the courtesans[2] who are not currently receiving guests here.”

Within Luoyue Pavilion, there were a total of eight great courtesans, and of those, three had not received customers today. Each were worth a thousand dollars. For an ordinary person, even sharing a cup of tea with one would ruin his family. The young servant who was following was taken aback and stared at Yun Xie and Jiang Xunyi, fearing that they did not understand the rules.

“Young Master, our courtesans here…”

Before his words were finished, a pearly light flashed in front of him, and something was thrown into his arms, Jiang Xunyi glanced at him lightly, his tone flat. “If you’re told to leave, leave.”

What he threw just now was a southern pearl, round and brilliant. With one glance, you could tell it was a rare treasure. The little servant was overjoyed and immediately nodded and bowed in response, before turning around to call for someone.

Yun Xie heard the conversation between the two and looked back at Jiang Xunyi with a smile before he dragged him into the private room next to him.

After all, they were pure-hearted people who had just come out to watch the excitement. They don’t like to have too many people around. After Yun Xie sent out the people who were waiting on them, Jiang Xunyi looked at the room with interest. Yun Xie stepped forward and smiled.

“How is it?”

This room was very exquisitely decorated, with red candles casting light and curtains hanging around the room. The fragrance of heartwood incense wafted from a small silver stove, and there was a pair of green embroidered shoes on the footrest in front of the bed. The sight evoked many thoughts

Jiang Xunyi squinted at him and said with a smile, “A good place. It turns out that Luoyue Pavilion is more peaceful than Nongqing Square.”

When Yun Xie Xie saw the embroidered shoes, he inexplicably felt weak, and quickly explained, “I’ve heard about it from other people. At that time, I was wondering when you could go down the mountain so we could visit together — well, I also just inquired about the layout, and I hadn’t been here before… Maybe this room was not furnished. It is said that Luoyue Pavilion is the most suitable place for talk and enjoyment. It is not an ordinary place for pleasure-seeking, otherwise I wouldn’t have brought you here.”

As soon as he finished speaking, there were a few small groans from the next room. In a breathy voice, a voice gasped, “Sweetheart, please, please go slower…”

Yun Xie: “…”

This slap in the face hurts.

Fortunately, Jiang Xunyi had always been thin-skinned, and he was too uncomfortable to make fun of Yun Xie. Instead, he gave a dry cough.

However, as they stood in silence, the ambiguous voice from next door became clearer.

Yun Xie smiled bitterly and touched his nose. Just as he was about to speak, suddenly his expression dropped, and he quickly moved to the door.

“What are you doing?”

Yun Xie waved his hand for him to stop talking. After a moment of concentration, there was a strange expression on his face. “A’Xun, come over and feel it. Why did I feel that a demonic spirit passed by all of a sudden?”

Jiang Xunyi approached him, forming a magic seal with his hands. A translucent charm flew out of his fingers and melted into the air without any abnormality.

Jiang Xunyi then asked, “Are you mistaken?”

Yun Xie believed in his own feelings, but the evil energy had only appeared for a moment, and now, even he couldn’t sense it. He frowned before he turned his head to whisper to Jiang Xunyi. However, he didn’t expect for him to be so close. As he turned his head, his lips brushed against Jiang Xunyi’s earlobe in an unintentional and sloppy kiss.

The feeling of his lips on his skin at that moment was incredible, and the numbness spread from his lips to the bottom of his heart. His heart thumped, and his whole body froze.

Jiang Xunyi felt that his ears were a little itchy, so he casually rubbed the back of his head before he turned his around. Yun Xie was standing stupidly like a pile of wood, and Jiang Xunyi asked, confused, “What’s wrong?”

However, Yun Xie wasn’t able to explain what happened. If he told the truth right now, maybe Jiang Xunyi will stab him with a sword.

Just as he was stammering and trying to form a response, Jiang Xunyi said, “It can’t be.. I just couldn’t feel the evil energy you did. Is it necessary to be so bothered? You even have a nosebleed now. Why is your temperament so bad?”

Yun Xie: “…”

He quietly turned around and fixed his appearance in the mirror, internally thinking that they really shouldn’t have come to the brothel, as the feng shui was not good.

However, it was too late to leave now. In this moment, three beautiful women, each carrying a musical instrument, came over.

“Lesheng, Xingxiang, and Xiayi greet the two young masters.”

The three beauties were either radiant, cute, or cold, each carrying its own merits. When they stood together, they were even more eye-catching, and indeed lived up to their reputation as top courtesans. Their reputation exceeded Luoye Pavilion, and they were regarded as top-notch figured in the performance industry. They even refused to meet ordinary high-ranking officials, so they were even more unwilling to depreciate their worth by visiting guests all at once. However, they heard that the two princes were lavish and appeared extravagant, so they reluctantly decided to come.

However, after laying eyes on the two of them, their eyes also shined at the same time. In their time alive, among all the people they have met, they have never seen such a character. It was needless to say that their appearances were incomparably beautiful, but their temperaments were even more extraordinary. They were exactly the kind of guests that the courtesans look forward to.

When Jiang Xunyi saw that Yun Xie was not going to speak, he smiled faintly and took the initiative to say, “May the three ladies please sit.”

The three women took a seat besides them. Two of the women noticed that Jiang Xunyi’s temperament was cold, so they chose to sit down by Yun Xie’s side. However, Le Sheng, who looked bright and charming, was the most courageous, and only she was more interested in the gorgeous, cold-looking young man. She half-sat and half-leaned against Jiang Xunyi, tilting her head with a light giggle. “What song does this young master want to see performed?”

While she was talking, Xingxiang had already stood up and filled up the wine glasses for the group. Jiang Xunyi rarely got so close to any woman, so he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. He pasted on a facade of calmness, and just as he was about to speak, Yun Xie laughed and said, “The three girls are beautiful enough to move a person. We would love to watch and listen to you no matter what song and dance you perform.”

Perform far away from us! Don’t sit so close!

His smile was beautiful, and his words were nice to the ears. The three women laughed, and Xia Yi, who had not spoken yet, stood up. “It just so happens that we have learned a new piece of music. Since the young master has requested this, then we shall present our performance.” 

As she spoke, she walked to the middle of the room, lightly sweeping her sleeves as she waited for the music.

Xingxiang smiled and sat behind the qin. She strummed twice to tune the intrument, then started to play.

Along with the flowing notes from the qin, Xiayi’s long sleeves rised up, the purple gauze wrapped around her arms floating like a colorful cloud. Her waist twisted and her toes tapped the floor lightly. Her posture was extremely enchanting. Her long hair fluttered, stained with golden light from the red candle.

She danced wonderfully, and Jiang Xunyi was a little fascinated. He drank a glass of wine and said with a smile, “How well-proportioned the dancer is, and how bright the light silk dress is. The skirt sleeves flutter like a blizzard, flying around like a swift wind[3] — This dance has a hint of a Western style, how wonderful.”

Yun Xie shot him a look. Jiang Xunyi wasn’t paying attention, but Le Sheng, who was nestled next to him, accidentally saw it. She couldn’t help but feel startled. She had no idea that the two seemingly close young masters were at odds with each other under the surface. However, as a one who worked in pleasure, she certainly understood that while some truths can be seen, some could not.

She pretended to be unaware, and seeing Jiang Xunyi intently watching the dance, she took a glass of wine from the table and leaned on his shoulder. “Why does the young master only look at sister Xiayi without giving this one a glance? If you act like that, this one will be jealous.”

While she was talking, she used her fingers to gently draw circles on Jiang Xunyi’s shoulders. A few strands of her hair framed her snow-white cheeks, painting an amorous picture. It was unclear what Jiang Xunyi was truly thinking, but Yun Xie watched him smile at the woman and drink the wine.

Yun Xie raised his head and poured a glass of wine angrily.

At this time, Xingxiang was unwilling to show weakness, and she plucked the strings, and sang the song: “Do not pluck the strings and play the qin, the resentful tune is melancholy./The sky does not age, and love is resilient./The heart is made up of overlapping screens, in which there are thousands of knots that cannot be undone./The night is over, and the waning moon is not in the east window.[4]“

Yun Xie has never liked such sentimental lyrics. To him, it was like moaning and groaning without being ill. It was way too melodramatic and boring. It wasn’t fitting for a man to listen to, and it killed his pride to listen to it. Because of this, every time he heard such sappy words on a normal day, he would be filled with contempt.

However, at this moment, under this circumstance, he seemed to understand the music for the first time, penetrating straight to his heart. A faint melancholy gradually seeped into his heart like a spring vine slowly taking root. Suddenly, the words and utterances seem make his heart pound, and he was unable to escape or avoid it.

“The sky does not age, and love is resilient.” What is love?

“The waning moon is not in the east window.” As the saying goes, the moon is the roundest the day after the mid-autumn festival. Tonight was precisely August sixteenth, but why would such a bright and full moon evoke a sense of inexplicable loneliness within someone who had never experienced loss?

The osmanthus blooms during the three months of autumn; outside the window is the shadow of the blooms; the fragrance accompanies the coolness of autumn, faintly smudged by the damp wind, cooling the face.

Yun Xie’s gaze moved along the moonlight on the vermillion-lacquered window lattice, then stopped on the face of the handsome boy under the window.

Yun Xie was suddenly angry for no reason. He felt that he and Jiang Xunyi usually got along well when he visited their sect. When they were together on the mountain, apart from Jiang Molou, no one annoying dared to come to make trouble. Everyday was filled with happiness. However, below the mountain, there were too many types of people, and everything had been messed up. Jiang Xunyi, this stinky boy, was too lustful.

Yun Xie suddenly frowned. “Stop the music.”

Xingxiang and Xiayi were stunned and stopped at the same time, their expressions confused. Jiang Xunyi remembered that Yun Xie didn’t like listening to such melancholy tunes, but he didn’t expect his reaction to be so negative, so he looked back at him.

Le Sheng’s hand trembled, and a drop of wine spilled on Jiang Xunyi’s shoulder. Yun Xie saw, and his frown deepened as he ordered Le Sheng, “Come and sit next to me.”

Le Sheng saw Yun Xie glare darkly at Jiang Xunyi just now and had originally thought there was a gap between the two. She felt a little scared at the sight, and quickly said, “Young master, if this one has done anything to offend you…”

“If you didn’t do anything to offend me, why would I be offended? But why do you only toast to him? Come over and pour me a glass.”

Looking at Yun Xie’s posture, if Le Sheng doesn’t go over, he will definitely turn hostile immediately. However, if she goes over, she would be leaving Jiang Xunyi, which would definitely be awkward.

On the contrary, Jiang Xunyi smiled and said, “You just listen to Young Master Yun.”

Le Sheng gave him a grateful look, and went to sit next to Yun Xie before she poured him a glass of wine.

Once she was far away from Jiang Xunyi, Yun Xie’s expression brightened. Seeing Jiang Xunyi pouring himself a drink, he couldn’t help but grab a pair of chopsticks and pick up a slice of sweet-scented osmanthus root. “You have to eat something first. How many times have I said already? Drinking on an empty stomach hurts the body.”

“…”

Jiang Xunyi, who was drinking, and Le Sheng, who was pouring wine, glanced at him at the same time. At this moment, they thought at the same time: “Are you insane?”

In the brothel, fights over jealousy were very common. When a few glasses of alcohol entered the body, even physical fights were possible. However, it’s the first time for a client to be so cold to the prostitute, instead caring for the companion who snatched a girl from him. Xingxiang didn’t know what was wrong with him, but also didn’t dare to step forward and offend him. She hesitated, then asked in a low voice, “This one is not sure what went wrong with our music and has offended the guest, which is truly wrong… Why don’t the two young masters choose another song, and this pair will properly perform it.”

It was not easy to serve a bastard like Yun Xie. Jiang Xunyi glanced overand saw the two standing there timidly, rather at a loss. Feeling pity, he got up. “Why don’t I try?” 

Yun Xie got excited, smiling as he asked, “You want to play the qin?”

Jiang Xunyi walked to the guqin and took a seat, idly stroking the strings twice. “I’m a little worried in my heart; I don’t know if I can play well. If you don’t feel good about how it sounds, don’t beat me.”

Yun Xie laughed. “How could I dare?”

However, although he didn’t beat him, he felt that he had brought up a bad idea.

Jiang Xunyi’s tone was not the feminine timbre of a woman, but it was also not the same as the heroic tone Yun Xie had always liked. Although his music was sonorous, but the clear notes carried an indescribable sadness. With the soft sound of the piano, the thousands of beautiful colors withered to black and white as if a stranger had a dream of drunkenness and awakening, and was then sealed by the ice and snow.

His playing sounded very much like him.

Yun Xie supported his chin with a hand and watched Jiang Xunyi’s slender fingers plucking the strings. He appeared extremely elegant. Before he could start to admire him, he saw Xiayi standing next to him with a struck expression, very impressed by the sound of the qin. She took a flute from the music stand, and just as she was about to join in, he immediately called out, “Wait a minute.”

Jiang Xunyi always committed fully to anything he did. He was about to reach the climax of the piece when Yun Xie suddenly interrupted him, and the strings snapped, the piano sound stopping abruptly.

He was never a good-tempered person, and Yun Xie had already caused problems several times today, finally exhausting the little patience Jiang Xunyi had. He slammed the table angrily. “What are you doing?”

Yun Xie became obedient all of a sudden, touched his nose with a dry cough. He couldn’t find an excuse for a while, so he had no choice but to say, “I, that…I want the two of them…to come and drink with me.”

Jiang Xunyi looked at Xingxiang and Xiayi, who was holding a flute, and immediately realized that Yun Xie wasn’t satisfied with just taking Lesheng. He had to have all three women sit next to him. 

Jiang Xunyi felt that Yun Xie was too capable of being a demon.

It must be the stallion novel law that “all beautiful women should belong to the protagonist” was at work, and he was used to it.

Jiang Xunyi said unhappily, “So you want the three of them accompany you to drink while I play the piano to relieve your boredom? If you keep dreaming like this, why don’t you go to heaven?”

As he spoke, he stood from the instrument and walked straight to the room door, storming out.

Oh no, no more playing around, A’Xun is angry!

Yun Xie hurriedly took a few steps to hold him back, forgetting about any reputation or appearance. “A’Xun, where are you going?” 

Jiang Xunyi shook his hand away and replied coldly, “I feel angry just looking at you. I’m going back to the Hidden Spirit sect.”

He still had a wound on his forehead. Yun Xie knew what Jiang Xunyi meant, and he definitely did not only feel anger. Suddenly, he was anxious and filled with regret, hurriedly saying, “Why would you go back? That old woman would just embarrass you again… That, it’s all my fault, I won’t look for trouble anymore.” 

The three women in the room were dumbfounded. They didn’t understand what play they were trying to put on.

Jiang Xunyi coldly snorted “Get out”, pushed Yun Xie away, and strode downstairs.

However, before Jiang Xunyi could reach the first floor, Yun Xie had used martial arts to jump off the second floor. He landed in a flurry of robes in front of Jiang Xunyi, stretched out his hand, and said with a smile. “Are you still anxious?”

Jiang Xunyi scoffed. “Get out of the way.”

Of course Yun Xie wouldn’t let go. The two ended up having a disagreement in the crowded front hall filled with people coming and going. Then… they were driven out by the old procuress.

The author has something to say: Thank you for the landmines (づ￣3￣)づ, when I think about it, I feel ashamed that I have not been diligent lately, so I added a chapter ^_^, It just happens that we can finish the brothel part now, otherwise the dear readers will be anxious.

As for Yunyun’s awakening, hehehehe…(*/ω＼*)

Look at my stupid head. Yesterday I wanted to thank my friend for the nutrient solution, but I forgot to say it and ended up falling asleep with my phone. Thank you~ muah!

Little Jiang is actually very tolerant to Yun Yun, but his patience is limited. Hahahahaha, the two people coax each other ╮(╯▽╰)╭

[1]cherish jade as in treating women right

[2]The term is like a higher-ranked prostitute but I didn’t know what that was in English so i said courtesan

[3]From a poem,《田使君美人舞如莲花北鋋歌》

[4]Also from a poem,《千秋岁》