Southeast splendor, gathering place of the Three Wus; Qiantang had prospered since ancient times.
Misty willows and painted bridges, wind-blown curtains and emerald canopies, countless households stretching in uneven rows.
Hangzhou was as prosperous as ever. A few months after the last Imperial Examination, Jiang Hao came to Hangzhou again, but his mood was clearly different this time. Last time had been for the Imperial Examination System; this time, he had come to subdue demons.
Before entering the city, Jiang Hao put Luo Zong back into the Purple Gold Gourd. He drove his carriage to an inn, then tidied himself up and changed into a brand-new robe. Holding a folding fan, he looked every bit the refined young master as he sauntered onto the streets.
It was now late autumn, and the weather was perfect. The streets were packed with people and bustling with activity. Near noon, Jiang Hao entered a luxurious restaurant.
Before entering, Jiang Hao glanced across the street. Directly opposite stood Hangzhou City's largest brothel, Yuxian Tower.
The moment he entered the restaurant, a waiter came up to greet him. Seeing Jiang Hao's clothes, the sachet and jade pendant at his waist, he knew this young master came from an extraordinary family. He immediately bowed and scraped. "Will this young master be dining alone, or meeting friends?"
"Alone."
"There is only one table left on the second floor. Would you like to reserve it?"
"Oh? Is there something special about it?" Jiang Hao asked in surprise.
The waiter found it amusing. Still pretending to be innocent? Of those who came to their restaurant to eat, how many were not hoping to catch a glimpse of Miss Yuxian?
"Is Young Master from out of town?"
"Jinhua."
"Oh, so Young Master is from Jinhua Prefecture. Do you see Yuxian