Fragrant Pavilion.
Lin Lang sat in a chair while a top courtesan gently kneaded his shoulders from behind. The madam stood before him, her face wreathed in smiles.
"My lord, your ideas really worked wonders."
"When our Fragrant Pavilion opened the evening before last, the crowds practically wore out the doorstep."
"The moment people saw the Persian carpet at the entrance, they thought our Fragrant Pavilion looked luxurious. Everyone who came in was wealthy."
"And those chefs you found are beyond reproach. The guests were especially pleased with the food and wine, and the tips had the attendants grinning from ear to ear."
"Especially after the girls gave out silk handkerchiefs, so many people have come back these past two days. We've even taken business from the neighboring establishments."
Business was booming right from the opening, and their reputation had already spread throughout Capital City. They were certain to rake in silver in the future.
Especially after some people learned that Lin Lang had arrested an undercover agent from Dragon Guard Manor at Fragrant Pavilion without suffering any consequences, they felt even more certain that it was safe to enjoy themselves here.
Deciding to follow Lord Lin to Capital City had been the best decision she had ever made.
Lin Lang crossed his legs. "As long as business is good. Remember, you owe me a hundred thousand taels of silver. Have the girls put their backs into it too. Only then can they earn enough to buy their freedom."
"Whether they become someone's concubine or hoodwink an honest fellow afterward, either would be better than staying here."
The chefs he had recruited were all apprentices of the palace's imperial chefs. How could their skills be ordinary?
The madam thought, *Do you want the girls to earn enough to buy their