A graceful figure in red emerged from the inner chamber, her willowy body curved in all the right places.
Her glossy black hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall. Her breathtaking face could topple cities, and beneath her coolness lingered an innate allure.
Qin Yao approached with measured grace, her red robes trailing along the floor like a fairy stepping out of a painting.
"Hurry up, my little ancestor! Don't keep the two lords waiting any longer." Seeing how unhurried Qin Yao was, the madam grew frantic.
This courtesan queen was said to have come from the capital. She had arrived at Yanliu Tower a month ago and become its leading lady. With her beauty that could overturn the world and her peerless dancing, she had bewitched countless wealthy gentlemen of Hexi County into losing their souls.
Some had been willing to pay ten thousand gold pieces for a night with her, only to be refused.
The madam led Qin Yao to the private room where County Magistrate Chen and Sheng Huai'an were waiting.
"My lords, Miss Qin Yao has arrived."
"Qin Yao, my dear, make sure you attend to these two distinguished guests properly." With that, the madam left with a beaming smile.
She left the room to County Magistrate Chen and the others.
"So this is Fairy Qin Yao. Truly, hearing of her could not compare to seeing her in person. Your beauty is beyond compare. To glimpse your radiance today—had I known you were so beautiful, I would have come much sooner," County Magistrate Chen said, his eyes gleaming as he stared at Qin Yao.
Sheng Huai'an glanced at County Magistrate Chen. He had not expected this scholarly-looking gentleman, who appeared so upright and proper, to be such a face-lover.
County Magistrate Chen wore white robes