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The Peculiar War God of the Song Dynasty
After finishing their meal, Qin Feng and his companions returned to the Three Yamen, where the Imperial Guard Commander Liu Xian went off to attend to his own matters.
Aside from Liu Xian, Qin Feng kept him in the Deputy Commander's office to help handle some tasks.
Originally, he had no understanding of military affairs, especially as a High Official like the Deputy Commander, where many significant matters needed attention.
First, he reviewed the documents submitted by his subordinates. Once approved, they would be taken to the Commander of the Guard, Di Wu, for his signature before being reported to higher authorities.
Regarding the replacement of Cavalry weapons and horses, as well as their uniforms, these needed to be reported to the Ministry of War. After verification and approval from the Ministry of War, they would be forwarded to the Ministry of Revenue for the necessary Silver to be allocated, allowing for the procurement of military supplies.
Military decision-making issues, such as the inadequacy of troops defending Tokyo City and the need to recruit more soldiers for stronger defense, were also on his mind.
Large-scale troop transfers from one direction to another could lead to significant personnel movement and potential defensive gaps.
These military decision-making issues required multiple layers of review, ultimately needing approval from the Privy Council before implementation.
Qin Feng felt overwhelmed; seeing these matters for the first time was daunting. He hoped he would get the hang of it in the future, and he was grateful for Liu Xian's assistance.
Liu Xian was also feeling overwhelmed. Although he had been there for quite some time and had dealt with some affairs, these matters were substantial and required collaboration between them to complete.
He genuinely admired Brother Qin for handling these tasks so appropriately despite having no prior experience.
While he offered some opinions, it was Qin Feng who made the final decisions—approving what needed approval and rejecting what did not.
After finishing the pile of paperwork on the table, it was getting dark, and time seemed to pass so quickly.
Qin Feng initially felt overwhelmed when he saw all those tasks, thinking they were tedious and difficult to handle.
However, after patiently dealing with them for a while, with Liu Xian's help, he felt quite good. His brain was working rapidly, experiencing a sense of excitement from success.
Looking at the various colored documents on the table, he realized he had truly completed them all, and his heart was particularly happy and excited.
He also understood one thing: the real hard work fell on the deputy; the leader only needed to approve things.
Leaning his tall body against the chair, he felt very relaxed and began to think about something in his heart.
Liu Xian also felt a headache from helping to review so many documents related to the Cavalry Barracks; there were just so many!
He considered himself somewhat clever, but he still found it insufficient to handle such complex matters.
Leaning against a golden pillar, he took a break. When tired, any place felt comfortable to lean against.
What occupied Qin Feng's mind was about Qing'er from last night. She looked like an exceptionally graceful dancer and was quite alluring, yet she was still a young lady!
It was unbelievable that he had taken advantage of her last night; it felt so comfortable yet somehow wrong. How could this be?
The famous brothel was known as Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon, where women were free-spirited and voluptuous. They had encountered many men and were no longer pure; how could there still be virtuous women?
A more bizarre thought crossed his mind: to redeem Qing'er. After all, he had taken her first time and couldn't bear to see her suffering like that.
Even if he couldn't take her as a concubine, he had just promised the Primary Wife that he would let her regain her freedom, which was much better than the alternative.
He looked at Liu Xian, who was leaning against a golden pillar, appearing exhausted, even more so than himself.
He asked, "Liu Xian, do you know where the Pleasure House is? How much Silver would it cost to redeem a woman from there?"
Liu Xian was resting comfortably and hadn't paid attention to the previous conversation. Upon hearing "Pleasure House," he perked up; it was a place filled with beautiful women, each talented in singing and dancing—truly gifted ladies!
He immediately stood up from the pillar, brushing off the dust from his clothes and looking revitalized.
"Brother Qin, are you planning to spend the night at the Pleasure House? If so, take me along! That would be wonderful; it's full of beauties!"
Qin Feng was somewhat surprised. When had he planned to spend the night there? He only intended to redeem Qing'er's freedom.
After all, he had taken her first time and couldn't bear to see her continue in that situation. Such a gentle woman shouldn't have to endure that.
It was all due to drinking too much; he had acted recklessly under the influence.
He replied, "I am going to the Pleasure House, but not for an overnight stay. I'm going to find Qing'er; I plan to redeem her freedom and return it to her. Did you hear that clearly? How much Silver would it cost?"
Liu Xian was taken aback. Brother Qin was too generous! Women like that were everywhere; she surely wasn't pure anymore. Why redeem her?
"Generally, it would only cost a few dozen taels of Silver; it doesn't require much money. If she's very famous, it could be hundreds or thousands of taels of Silver."
Qin Feng laughed heartily. So it was only this amount of Silver—just a few dozen taels! That was fantastic; he just happened to have that much Silver on him.
In the Deputy Commander's office, a few ordinary robes were kept on hand, so they quickly changed into them, and Liu Xian was given a set as well.
They hurriedly pulled him along, asking him to lead the way to the Pleasure House, to do something right.
The two of them rode on Black Warhorses, dressed in ordinary robes, and soon arrived at the bottom of the Pleasure House.
The building was adorned with many large red lanterns, exuding an enticing charm.
Outside on the upper floors stood many young and beautiful women, all dressed in light gauzy clothing that revealed their fair skin. They had voluptuous figures and captivating voices.
Each one waved colorful handkerchiefs, beckoning passing men to enter and enjoy the sight of dancing beauties.
They called out, "Gentlemen, come in and have some fun! Hurry inside; there are many beauties waiting to serve you. Their dance is marvelous, truly exceptional."
"Gentlemen, come in and have some fun! We’ve missed you so much; it’s been too long. Come on in!"
Qin Feng and Liu Xian tied their horses under a tree a few meters away and walked toward the entrance.
The beautiful women above continued to call out enticingly while dancing with their handkerchiefs. A rich fragrance wafted out from within.
Upon entering, they indeed found many beauties dancing. They wore particularly thin clothing; some donned red skirts, while others wore yellow, blue, green, as well as white and pink short skirts—truly mesmerizing.
Inside, several platforms were arranged where voluptuous women danced gracefully, wearing minimal clothing and moving their supple bodies with elegance.
Among them were a dozen women in red short skirts dancing; one stood out as the most exceptional while the others served as backup dancers. However, they were all beauties, just slightly less remarkable.
Below are the men standing and sitting, carefully watching the graceful dancers. Once they choose a beauty, they can pay for their services.
The women dancing above are all exceptionally skilled, with soft and voluptuous bodies, having undergone special training to achieve such excellence.
Truly, this is the Pleasure House, renowned for its dancing; all the women here are beautiful dancers.
A plump madam with two large moles on her face, particularly unpleasant to look at, approached Qin Feng and Liu Xian with a broad smile, welcoming the guests.
It is unclear why all the madams in this establishment are overweight and unattractive, while the women below are National Beauties and Heavenly Fragrances, stunningly beautiful.
She said, "You two gentlemen seem to be wealthy. Which of the beauties above have caught your eye? I can have them come down to accompany you, ensuring they serve you well enough that you won't be able to get out of bed all night."
Liu Xian was already dazzled by the multitude of beautiful women dancing; it was truly an eye-opener for him as he didn't often visit places like this.
Although Qin Feng felt pleased, he wasn't in the mood for that; he was here to find someone and to return her freedom as a form of compensation.
"We're not here for pleasure; we're looking for a woman. We want to redeem her. Her name is Qing'er. What is your price? How much Silver will it take to take her away?"
Upon hearing this, the madam's cheerful demeanor faded slightly, though she still retained some semblance of a smile.
She put away the handkerchief that had been displayed, losing her welcoming appearance as if she were now discussing business.
She said, "You want to redeem Qing'er? Don't waste your effort; I won't sell her for any amount of Silver. You can go back now."
Qin Feng was genuinely shocked upon hearing this; it was unusual for a woman who could be redeemed for just a few dozen taels of Silver.
He glanced at Liu Xian beside him, feeling a surge of anger. How dare this person deceive him? He would not let it go in the future.
With a serious expression, he looked at the madam. Qing'er must be redeemed for her freedom; after making a mistake while drunk, it was only fair to compensate.
"Name your price! How much Silver do you want to redeem Qing'er so I can take her away?"
The madam was somewhat surprised that this person did not understand her meaning. No amount of Silver could take her away; he needed to be clearer about that.
"Qing'er is already a free woman; she voluntarily came to my Yue Wu Lou to perform. However, she sells her art, not her body. So no matter how much Silver you offer, you cannot take her away unless she agrees."
"Both of you gentlemen! Although Qing'er is beautiful and dances very well, there are plenty of other beauties available upstairs. You can take your time choosing!"
Both of them were astonished that there was such a woman who sold her art but not her body.
Qin Feng said, "Is it true? Qing'er really sells her art without selling her body? If she is already free, let her come see me; I have something to discuss with her."
The madam sighed, a lewd smile appearing on her face as if she was thinking about matters between men and women.
"Please don't be so stubborn, gentlemen. Qing'er is free; she comes and goes as she pleases. Her dancing depends on her mood. She is not in the Pleasure House right now; I don't know where she has gone."
"This happens often; she'll show up again in a few days. You can come back to find her! For tonight, you can stay over; there are plenty of Gorgeous Beauties upstairs."
How could this be? He thought she was the type of Dancer who would sell herself, but instead, she was one who sold her art without selling her body? It was surprising that she had acted that way with him.
Qin Feng truly could not understand. It seemed there was something special about this situation that could explain these questions, but he just couldn't figure it out.
“Qing'er is really not here, and she often disappears. Where could she have gone?”
The madam really felt a bit annoyed. With so many beauties available, why did it have to be Qing'er? She couldn't understand the reasoning.
“Of course Qing'er is not here. If she were, I would have called her out by now. I could ask you for Silver. She has no idea where she went; she has always been elusive. Maybe she's off visiting an old acquaintance!”
“Gentlemen, don’t be so disheartened. Since you’re here, why not choose a couple of beauties to spend the night with? I can offer you a discount!”
He truly understood now; Qing'er was indeed a strange person. If she were here, she would have already come out to dance and entertain guests.
Turning to leave, he had come for Qing'er, who was much cleaner than the women above.
Liu Xian was drooling quite a bit, but seeing Qin Feng leave, he could only depart reluctantly, not forgetting to steal a few more glances at the Great Beauties.
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