Chapter 1312 - 1312 Everyone Wanted To Be Her Devotee

1312 Everyone Wanted To Be Her Devotee

After walking out the mansion gates, Lin Qingyuan headed to the bustling West Market.

The river there was the favorite spot for scholars to gather and also the imperial capitals courtesans favorite place to visit.

Every day, the courtesans would hang out on exquisite pleasure boats that traversed the river and encounter patrons in the process. Over time, the river took on a romantic charm, earning it the name Rouge River.

In Lin Qingyuans opinion, there was no better place than Rouge River to meet her future husband.

However, when Bai He heard that she intended to go there, she turned pale and immediately tried to dissuade her. Miss, we cant go to an indecent place like that.

How is it indecent? Lin Qingyuan disagreed. Plenty of scholars gather there. Its the ideal place to go.

They call themselves scholars, but theyre really just a bunch of lechers. Theyre not good people; you wont find what you want there at all. Besides, daughters of well-reputed families dont go there, Bai He countered candidly.

Thats where youre wrong. Isnt there a saying that goes, A lotus blooms pure and untainted despite growing out of mud? What if my Mr. Right is there? Lin Qingyuan replied half-genuinely.

Bai He knew her behavior well after having served her for so long, and hearing this, she said wearily, Miss, are you really going there to find a suitable husband? Why do I feel that youre just using this as an excuse to go there and fool around?

Lin Qingyuan was stunned for a moment. Then, she cleared her throat and said solemnly, Nonsense! Im serious about finding a husband. Im not going there to fool around.

Bai He rolled her eyes. If she believed her, all those years of serving her would have been for nothing.

Come on, just this once. It wont be a big deal, Lin Qingyuan cajoled her.

Just this once. If Master asks about it next time, Ill have no choice but to tell him the truth, Bai He said uneasily.

Just this onceI swear, Lin Qingyuan quickly gave her word.

Upon arriving at Rouge River, they learned that Yan Ruyu, known throughout the imperial capital for being the leading courtesan of Peony Pavilion, was hosting a public recruiting event for a patron. Throngs of admirers flocked to the river, tripping over themselves to get onto Yan Ruyus pleasure boat.

All at once, Rouge River was buzzing with men fighting to become Yan Ruyus patron.

Bai He was astounded. Is Yan Ruyu really that beautiful? Why are there so many people wanting to be her patron?

Dont you know? Yan Ruyus the leading courtesan of Peony Pavilion; of course her looks are top-tier. Apparently, shes emerged as Peony Pavilions leading courtesan for three years in a row, and no ones been able to replace her yet. Even though shes the leading courtesan, she only makes a living as a performer and not a s.e.x worker, so shes still a virgin. Thats why so many men swarmed here when they heard shes recruiting a patronthey want to be her first man, Lin Qingyuan explained calmly. Naturally, she had gotten her information from street gossip.

Im surprised she managed to protect her virginity after spending more than three years in a place like that. It seems that Yan Ruyus no ordinary woman, Bai He commented.

Of course. Shes secured the t.i.tle of leading courtesan for three years in a rowshes anything but ordinary.

As they talked, they squeezed through the crowd and arrived in front of Yan Ruyus pleasure boat.

Gazing at the magnificent pleasure boat docked at the sh.o.r.e, Lin Qingyuan longed to join in the fun too.

Actually, she had never seen Yan Ruyu beforeshe had only heard of herand today was her chance to witness her beauty.

Unfortunately, the crowd of admirers was just too ma.s.sive, and she was soon shoved to the sidelines.

According to their chatter, it seemed that only those who possessed an invitation written by Yan Ruyu herself could board the pleasure boat.

The price of Yan Ruyus invitations instantly skyrocketed.

However, there were still people who were willing to spend huge sums just to board the pleasure boat and get a glimpse of Yan Ruyus beauty, which clearly showed the extent of her popularity.

Lin Qingyuan stroked her chin and murmured, Yan Ruyus incredible. Shes planning to obtain wealth and a fine man at the same time.

She was using the patron recruiting event to attract public attention while selling her invitations at sky-high prices.

To her, fis.h.i.+ng for a man did not get in the way of making money!

Miss, I think we should leave. Bai He stayed close to her, looking around apprehensively at the growing horde.

Lin Qingyuan glanced at the burly men standing on the pleasure boat. There was no way for her to get up there even if she wanted to, so she reluctantly heeded Bai Hes advice and withdrew from the crowd.