Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

"Of course... homosexuality is the most disgusting thing, don't you think so too?" Song He said anxiously, as if he was trying to prove something.

Lu Yan's eyes darkened: "Hmm."

"You're right, I think so too."

Hearing this answer, Song He felt a pang of sadness, and after a long pause, he managed a smile: "We're good brothers, how about we go out for hot pot tonight?"

"OK."

"..."

Madam Yan sighed softly, "It seems it was all just a rumor. I got excited for nothing. It's definitely not credible."

Shen Qing smiled faintly and shook her head: "It's all other people's private matter. Regardless of the truth, the two of them are going to have hot pot again tonight."

The two of them sat not far behind Lu Yan and Song He.

Shen Qing had overheard their conversation clearly.

While the rumors may be unreliable, there is indeed an inexplicable atmosphere between Lu Yan and Song He.

The conversation just now seemed to be the two of them testing each other.

She felt that there was not only brotherly affection between the two, but also a kind of unspoken love.

I just don't know when the two of them will be able to confess their feelings.

"You've rested enough, Madam Shen. Let me take you to a fun place," Madam Yan suddenly said.

"Where?"

Madam Yan said mysteriously, "You'll see when we get there; it'll be absolutely comfortable and fun."

Shen Qing was puzzled, but since he was just out for fun, he followed Madam Yan out of the teahouse.

"Let's go change into men's clothes first!"

Shen Qing frowned: "Change into men's clothing?"

"Yes, you can only enter this place by changing into men's clothing."

Shen Qing: "..."

Could it be that she was thinking of going to a place like that?

After being led around by Madam Yan for a while, Shen Qing was finally brought to a street.

The sounds of string and wind instruments could be heard from afar.

"The Water Moon Pavilion is just ahead. It's the biggest and best brothel in the entire capital. Every girl there is as beautiful as an angel, and they sing such beautiful songs!" Madam Yan quickened her pace, her voice filled with obvious excitement.

Shen Qing guessed that they were going to a brothel, but when they actually arrived, she found it all very absurd.

Good heavens, the daughter of a general, the wife of the Minister of Revenue, brought her to a brothel?

Moreover, judging from Madam Yan's appearance, she probably used to shop around quite a bit.

"Does Lord Yan know about this?" Shen Qing couldn't help but ask.

Madam Yan waved her hand: "He doesn't need to know such things."

"Let me tell you, you can't be too honest. Listening to songs, watching dances, and eating desserts in brothels is so much fun!"

"We can also have those pretty girls massage our shoulders and legs, and feed us fruit!"

Shen Qing: "..."

That does sound quite interesting.

As they spoke, the two arrived at the entrance of Shuiyue Tower.

Several girls saw the two and hurried over to greet them.

"Gentlemen, it's been a long time! You've finally remembered us!"

"Gentlemen, please come inside. Just let me know if you need anything."

A wave of perfume wafted through the air, and Shen Qing was instantly surrounded by a group of beautiful women.

It must be said that the girls in the brothels were indeed beautiful, not only pretty but also sweet-talking.

Madam Yan, familiar with the place, led Shen Qing to a private room on the second floor.

She laughed heartily and said directly, "I'd like to hear Ruyan's music, accompanied by Peony's dance, and then a few ladies to give us a shoulder and back massage!"

"Okay!"

Before long, the sounds of playing the zither and singing filled the private room, and the peony girl began to dance.

Plates of fruits and snacks were brought out, and several girls stood behind them, massaging Shen Qing and Madam Yan's shoulders.

Madam Yan chuckled, cracking sunflower seeds as she asked, "How's everyone been lately? Any interesting things to tell me?"

"Great! We're doing incredibly well; we've made a lot of money!"

"I learned a new dance, I'll show it to you later!"

"Last time Lord Sun came to our building, his wife caught him and beat him black and blue."

"..."

The girls chattered excitedly, talking all at once, and looked extremely happy.

Shen Qing was puzzled. Why did Madam Yan seem so familiar with these girls?

"Sister Wanrong..."

No, I'm used to it.

She quickly corrected herself, "Brother Yan, you..."

"Hey everyone, quiet down. Let me introduce you. This is Madam Shen, just like my own sister. If she ever comes to Shuiyue Tower, make sure she has a great time!"

???

Shen Qing was stunned. No, she just saw through him like that?

"Boss, did you not explain things clearly to Madam Shen before you brought her here? Look at her, she's completely lost in thought~" a girl said with a chuckle.

"Boss?" Shen Qing turned to Madam Yan with a puzzled look. "You...you wouldn't be...?"

Madam Yan smiled awkwardly: "I forgot, I forgot to tell you, this Water Moon Pavilion is mine."

I was so focused on bringing Madam Shen here to have some fun that I forgot to tell her about this.

"Really?"

Even Shen Qing, who was usually calm, couldn't hold back his composure at this moment.

I just heard Madam Yan say that Shuiyue Tower is the largest brothel in the capital. Who would believe that the largest brothel in the capital is run by a woman?

"Of course it's true. Do you think just anyone can call so many girls to keep them company? The girls at my Shuiyue Pavilion have the right to choose their guests. This room full of girls is something that other people, even if they had the money, couldn't gather."

"Since Shuiyue Pavilion is yours, why are we even bothering to dress as men?"

"It's to cover our tracks," Madam Yan spat out the melon seed shells and continued, "Although Shuiyue Tower is mine, if the two of us women are seen by others, I'm afraid there will be trouble."

Shen Qing understood now.

Secretly, Shuiyuelou belonged to Madam Yan, but because of her status as a woman, Madam Yan could not openly visit Shuiyuelou.

After all, in this dynasty, only men would visit brothels. Even if respectable women appeared at the entrance of a brothel, they would be the subject of gossip.

Not to mention that Madam Yan has a prominent status. If she were discovered by someone with ulterior motives, not only would Madam Yan herself be in trouble, but General Tao and Yan Wenli would also be in trouble.

"Why did you...?"

Shen Qing couldn't help but continue asking.

Madam Yan was certainly not short of money, so opening a brothel would do her more harm than good.

"Of course, it's for making money!" Madam Yan chuckled. "Let me tell you a secret, my Shuiyue Pavilion has already made quite a bit of money, and besides, the money to buy it came from Yan Wenli!"

"Does Lord Yan also know?"

"He didn't know that I was in charge of all the money in the household. I managed it myself and spent it myself. He contributed money, but he didn't know it."

Madam Yan was very easygoing, but the girls next to her secretly felt a pang of jealousy.