Yumenglou

Can't pick it up again.

"If you put it this way, the cherry blossom forest in the mountains will wither in a few days." A Dao sighed.

But it was too late at this point.Looking up at the cherry blossom tree, Qianhui's face was covered with an imperceptible sadness.Chiyo, who was too shocked to move, looked at the ruined cherry blossoms all over the ground, and was suddenly engulfed by the damp and cold after the spring rain.

Chapter Three Dusk

"Miss Xinwei, the Yumeng Building is here." The coachman opened the door curtain and helped out from the car the well-dressed Liujo Castle prostitute Kusawa Chiyo.

As soon as Chiyo, who had just returned from her residence in Xiao Sakai, looked up, she saw the brightly lit Yumeng Tower in a corner of the dark downtown.This four-story building was originally extremely exquisite and gorgeous, and there was an amazing huge cherry tree planted in the courtyard. The towering canopy reached the third floor, which was quite spectacular.At night, the brilliant lights reflect the waterfall-like vertical sakura floating down, it is really a burst of red, which makes people shake their minds.What's more, because it is the cherry blossom tree at the entrance of the brothel, it looks extraordinarily coquettish and charming, even at the end of the flowering period, it does not lose its brilliance.

Chiyo stared at the Yumenglou, which exuded the melodious sounds and the fragrance of wine, and felt that it was like the source of some magical charm in the city, and it could even be said to have life, manipulating the various pains and sorrows in the world. joy.And such a magical place is the only home in this world.

"Ah, Chiyo is back!" Ajima, who opened the curtain at the door to greet her, saw Chiyo's charming and charming face in full costume, with a look of joy on her face, "I came back early today."

"Yes, the dinner ended a little early." Chiyo glanced at the maids who were hurriedly walking between the various Japanese rooms, and could only feel music and joyful human voices everywhere. "Is Qianhui back?"

"She came back in the evening, but she went out after a short stay. There are a lot of guests today, maybe she was called out by the guests to accompany the drink." A Dao said, "People at this door have been coming in and out. I don’t know when someone will change my class.”

"Oh... Thank you for your hard work." Chiyo frowned unconsciously, and looked around again, "If there is nothing else, I will go back to my room first, and I have to rest early." Then she went straight to her bedroom.The crowd having fun in front of me and the rushing music only made me more tired. When will such days come to an end?Chiyo complained inwardly.But I was a little surprised, when did I feel so tired?Isn't this the life of a geisha?This is my life.Chiyo thought.

In the room, she took off her gorgeous kimono and put down her neatly coiled hair. Chiyo lay on the bed bored and combed her hair slowly.Rest early, tomorrow is already full of scheduled work.When leaving today, Xiao Sakai told her that for tomorrow's noon banquet, several adults will come to the famous restaurant in the city to hold a banquet, and invite famous prostitutes from Yumenglou to perform dances.Since it was an invitation from a regular customer, and all the Kanda family's highly respected retainers and aides were present, it was naturally necessary to appear on the stage.While agreeing to take over the job, Chiyo couldn't help thinking helplessly that tomorrow he would be busy from morning to night again.

What about Chie?Seems like she's coming back soon.Why is she not only working at the kiosk during the day, but also working at night?Chiyo couldn't help feeling suspicious.But at this moment, there was an explanation in my heart that naturally popped up: it was of course a business of soliciting regular customers.Patrons.I don't know why, it was only a matter of time before Qian Hui started to receive regular customers, which is a good thing no matter how you look at it, but when she thought of this, she was filled with an inexplicable anger.

why?Probably because Qianhui kept it from her.Anger welled up in her heart again, but after sighing, Qian Hui felt a kind of speechless loss.

Ah... can't tell me this anymore.why...

Chiyo was thinking wildly here, but heard the sound of Zhangzimen being opened. "I'm back." Qian Hui walked into the door, saw her sister sleeping on the bed, and greeted softly.

"I'm back." Chiyo raised his head to look at Qianhui who came in, and couldn't help but take a few extra glances.There was one thing that made her a little concerned.Looking at Chie who turned and closed the door and walked towards him, Chiyo thought.what is it then?Suddenly Chiyo realized that Chie was wearing a costume.I have worked so hard during the day, but I still have to take care of a large banquet at night.Then I left the store, is it an outside banquet?But who would ask a geisha who can't dance to go out of the shop dressed like this?

No.no...

"What's wrong?" Qian Hui turned around and looked at her sister who was sitting on the bed with loose hair.

"Nothing. Are you still working tonight?" Chiyo asked casually.

"Yeah." Qianhui smiled and began to untie the belt she was wearing, "I was supposed to come back in the evening, but I was suddenly called out to accompany the drink, because it is not too far away, and I am not too tired today, so I agreed."

"Oh, it means that you are a bit famous now." Chiyo looked at Chie dressed in a splendid attire, as well as the delicate face that had been carefully decorated like flowers, as well as the beautiful hair that shone with soft light. The stars are generally dotted on her bun.It's not that I haven't seen my sister in costumes.In fact, it was Chiyo who helped her put on such a gorgeous and complicated dress for the first time.But at this time, under the flickering lights, even in front of her, Chiyo couldn't help but realize that Qianhui still radiated an ambiguous and flirtatious atmosphere.

Have you always been like this? When did you start becoming... so beautiful?

"Nothing, I really don't know anything, so even if I go, I can only accompany wine." Qian Hui said embarrassedly. "Does my sister have an appointment for work tomorrow?"

"What's the matter?" Chiyo was a little surprised, "Is there something wrong?"

"No, I just think that my sister must have taken on a lot of banquet work recently, and she must be very famous, so I just asked casually." Qianhui said.

"In fact, there are appointments. Many people don't want to go, but they can't refuse." Chiyo replied with a frown.

"Yeah, I'm already a regular customer." Qian Hui said with a smile.

That's it...that's it.Chiyo suddenly understood something, looked up at Qianhui's beautiful smile, but felt infinitely irritated.Why does your heart still linger in places I don't know, even when you come back to me and look me in the eye?

Early the next morning, Chiyo got up to prepare for the banquet at noon.Because all the guests sitting here will be high-ranking guests, Chiyo must try his best to perform.So Chiyo asked Utako to borrow the most luxurious kimono and headgear, and after listening to the leader's nagging for a long time, he hurriedly arranged the clothes and hair for going out. At this time, there were already chariots and horses sent by Xiao Sakai waiting at the gate of Yumenglou up.

All the way to the venue, the guests were still seated, and finally caught up.There were a total of six people present, and it could be seen from the clothes that they were high-ranking retainers, and Xiao Sakai was among them.At first, Chiyo just waited outside the door, only to hear Xiao Sakai inside the door say, "This time during the party, I happened to meet a famous dancer in the six castles. How about calling here for everyone to enjoy? Please come in." "

The Zhangzimen door was opened, and Chiyo, dressed in fine attire, slowly walked into the elegant and spacious Japanese room. After saluting respectfully and reporting her name, Chiyo began her dance with the sound of a drum inside the screen.With the increase of playing experience, Chiyo can easily handle such occasions.As long as you grasp one point, no matter what the occasion is, appropriate teasing and hints are essential—no matter how pious a man is, what he hopes for is the same thing.When the dance was over, Chiyo noticed that there was no one in the room whose eyes were not focused on her.So she also bowed, retreated to Xiao Sakai's seat and sat down.At this time, Xiao Sakai called several other geisha from the restaurant to come over to accompany the wine. At this time, Chiyo heard that Sanxian had quietly replaced the dance music with soothing classical music.

"This is Xin Wei from Yumenglou, what a beauty!" A retainer praised, with an excited expression on his face, he unconsciously stroked his beard with one hand.

"Your honor, my lord, there are many geisha in the store who are more senior than concubines. It is only because of the care of Mr. Xiao Sakai that they can show their skills in front of the adults." Chiyo replied with a nod.

"Ah, you are really lucky, you can get one of the best beauties in Liujo City!" Another person said to Xiao Sakai, who smiled.

At this time, another person asked: "This Xin Wei looks familiar, but is the sister of Jun Zi from the Liuting family over at the Cherry Blossom Forest Farm?"

"Exactly, my sister Jun Zi has been taken care of by you." Xin Wei replied hastily.

"Tsk tsk, what a pair of sisters." That person exclaimed, "But locals?"

"I'm a local, but I lost my parents since I was a child, so I entered Yumenglou with my younger sister at the same time as my concubine." Qian Hui replied fluently.I don't know when, out of some considerations, I and my sister decided to start concealing the fact that the two of them fled to the local area. "Thanks to the care of the proprietress, our two sisters are able to live to this day. It is really a great kindness, but there is nothing to repay, and we can only be willing to work for the store."

"Oh? Really," the other party laughed twice, "With your face and figure, I'm afraid you will threaten the jobs of the courtiers in Kyoto when you arrive in Kyoto!"

"You're joking. My concubine is of poor quality,