He obtained the God of All Laws from human skin.

Chapter 31 "Master Liu" in the Brothel

Looking at the brothel in front of him, Qin Chuan didn't hesitate and decisively stepped over.

After all, the goal is to select talent for "Las Vegas". How can we not examine their business capabilities up close?

This is a serious matter and cannot be delayed in the slightest.

As soon as they approached the vermilion gate, a sharp-eyed servant in blue twirled forward and greeted them, "Sir, would you like to come in, have a seat, and a drink?"

Qin Chuan nodded.

The servant flicked his sleeve, bowed, and gestured for them to enter, his voice clear and bright: "Honored guest, please come in!"

Before the words were even finished, the person had already nimbly taken half a step forward, turning sideways to lead the way.

Qin Chuan stepped over the threshold and entered, and the scene before him surprised him slightly.

Contrary to the imagined scene of smog and excessive cosmetics,

What greeted us was a grand hall with a high ceiling, spacious and magnificent.

Several lotus lanterns hung overhead, their light cascading down in layers, illuminating the entire hall brightly yet softly.

Directly in front was a carved wooden stage, where three women, each holding a musical instrument, were playing tunes with their heads lowered. Around them, several other women were dancing, their sleeves fluttering, their waists swaying, and their clothes flowing, creating a rather graceful scene.

There were about a dozen seats scattered throughout the hall, mostly occupied by scholars and literati dressed in long gowns and wearing square headscarves.

To be honest, this place...

The scene was quite different from what Qin Chuan had imagined.

The servant led Qin Chuan to a seat and then asked, "Sir, would you like tea or wine?"

Qin Chuan replied, "Let's have some tea."

"Alright." The servant replied, and in a few moments he brought a pot of hot tea and poured a cup for Qin Chuan with deft movements.

The tea soup was emerald green and clear, with wisps of steam rising from it; it didn't look like anything inferior.

After pouring the tea, the servant put down the pot, then leaned closer with a smile and asked in a low voice, "Sir, do you know any girls? Please give me their names, and I'll call them over right away."

Qin Chuan picked up his teacup, slowly blew away the foam, and shook his head: "This is my first time here, and I don't know anyone here."

He paused, looked up at the servant, and said quite frankly, "I heard from someone that this place is an elegant establishment, so I came in to take a look since I was passing by today. Tell me about the rules and customs here, so I don't make a fool of myself."

Upon hearing that the customer was new, the waiter's smile became even more attentive: "So this is your first time, sir. We have truly been slow to treat you properly. Please forgive us, sir."

He pointed to the stage where music was being played and said, "Sir, you see, this place is called 'Making Friends Through Music.' Listen to the music first when you enter, don't rush upstairs. The girls on this stage are all musicians and dancers carefully trained by our brothel. The music plays from morning till night. If you find any one you like, you can call them down to have a cup of tea and a chat, get to know them a bit first. If you're satisfied, then you can discuss it with them."

As the servant spoke, he gestured towards the maids moving around the tables: "These women walking back and forth are our tea-serving ladies. If you fancy any of them, sir, you can call them over to chat. However, most of these ladies are newcomers who haven't fully learned their skills yet. They've just learned the proper etiquette and can't sing all the songs. They're only here to serve tea and chat. As for anything else, that depends on your abilities, sir."

He chuckled and gestured towards the second floor: "As for the upstairs, that's a place only for distinguished guests. The girls there are all skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song, and they accompany distinguished guests to discuss poetry and painting, drink wine, and play chess."

He paused, then added, "However, there are quite a few rules upstairs. If you want to see someone, you have to send a formal invitation in advance. Only after the young lady nods can you be invited up. Today is your first time here, so as is customary, you can sit downstairs and listen to some music for a while to familiarize yourself with the place. Later, I'll go to the steward to register your visit. Next time you come, just send a formal invitation, and the upstairs will make the arrangements."

At this point, the servant poured Qin Chuan another cup of tea and asked with a smile, "Sir, would you like to listen to some music first, or should I call a tea-serving maid over to keep you company?"

Hearing all this, Qin Chuan was surprised to find that the rules in brothels were so complicated.

After thinking for a moment, he reached out and selected a tea server.

Having received his orders, the servant turned and called the woman over.

The woman looked to be no more than sixteen or seventeen years old. She was slender, with light makeup on her face, a single plain silver hairpin in her hair, and a long blue dress.

She walked to the table, curtsied, and then introduced herself: "My surname is Shen, and my given name is Lu. The ladies in the brothel call me Lu'er."

As she spoke, she also picked up the teapot and filled the teacup.

Qin Chuan picked up his teacup, gesturing for her to sit down, and asked, "Your name is quite interesting, Shen Lu, is that your real name?"

Shen Lu pursed her lips slightly and shook her head, saying, "It was my mother who chose it. All the girls in the brothel have their names carefully chosen by my mother. She said this character suits my voice, and she hopes that my voice will be clear and bright, like dew, and that it will please our distinguished guests."

"How long have you been here?"

"Replying to your question, sir, I entered the workshop last autumn, and it has been exactly half a year since then."

......

Qin Chuan wasn't in a hurry; instead, he chatted with Shen Lu for a while.

Where is my hometown? What do I usually eat?

Shen Lu was a little reserved at first, but she gradually relaxed.

About half an hour later, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly changed.

The music on the stage stopped for a moment, and the two courtesans who had been on stage went down.

Next, six musicians filed onto the stage and sat on either side, each holding a pipa, yueqin, xiao, sheng, ruan, and konghou.

Seeing this spectacle, the people at the banquet couldn't sit still any longer. They craned their necks to look at the stage, repeatedly asking, "Is that Master Liu? We've actually made it today?"

His companion beside him also got excited and said in a low voice, "It's probably true. Didn't you see all six instruments were on? Ordinary musicians don't need this kind of ostentation."

Low murmurs also came from the tables behind, with people calling out "Master Liu" all over the place.

Shen Lu also stopped talking, turned her head to look at the stage, and her eyes showed a hint of envy.

She whispered to Qin Chuan, "Master, you're in luck today. It's rare for Sister Liu to come out."

Qin Chuan put down his teacup, leaned back, and looked at the stage: "Who is this Master Liu?"

Before the question could be finished, music suddenly started playing.

Amidst the music, a white figure slowly emerged from behind the gauze screen at the back of the stage.

The woman was tall and slender, dressed in a long, moon-white silk dress that trailed on the ground. There was no embroidery on her body, except for a silver-gray soft satin ribbon tied around her waist with a jade tassel hanging down. The most eye-catching thing was the white veil covering her face, leaving only her eyes exposed.

But it is precisely these eyes that make it impossible to look away after just one glance.

At first glance, it seems to hold a myriad of charms and allure.

Qin Chuan used to disbelieve the saying that "a woman's eyes can speak," but after seeing what happened today, he has no choice but to believe it.

After Liu Dajia went on stage, she began to dance to the music. As she danced, the white veil covering her face fluttered up and down, revealing her face vaguely. She had a delicate nose, a pointed and small chin, and fair skin. She was definitely a rare beauty.