259: Buying a concubine

The second floor was different from the first-floor hall, being divided into small rooms, which seemed to be where the women of Yaochi Pavilion lived. A faint fragrance also permeated the air.

The woman in the red dress led Zhou Luo all the way to a door and gently knocked.

"Enter!"

A lazy, charming female voice came from inside, somewhat soul-snatching, causing one's heart to tremble slightly upon hearing it.

The woman in the red dress pushed open the door and led Zhou Luo into the room.

The room wasn't large and was simply furnished, with only a set of antique-style table and chairs, appearing very elegant.

By the room's window, there was also a purple incense burner, from which thin white smoke wafted out, filling the entire room with a sandalwood scent, making one feel comfortable.

A beautiful married woman was sitting gracefully on a large mahogany chair, sipping tea.

This woman's appearance was extremely beautiful, her features exquisite and delicate, her face like peach blossoms. Her eyes were clear and bright, like pupils that cut through water; her eyebrows were curved, just like willow leaves.

Her nose bridge was high, her lips rosy and full, and the corners of her lips turned up, carrying a faint smile that was intoxicating.

She had styled her beautiful hair into a high bun, adorned with an exquisite jade hairpin. The hairpin was inlaid with a brilliant gem, sparkling with dazzling light.

A pair of Jin inlaid jade earrings hung from her fair and tender earlobes, and a thin Jin necklace was clasped around her snow-white neck. The necklace held a heart-shaped jade pendant, crystal clear.

Her attire was extremely refined. She wore a light red long dress, its hem embroidered with exquisite peonies. Her top was a tight-fitting red silk long shirt, its collar slightly open, revealing her snow-white skin and delicate collarbone.

This woman was too charming.

If Xu Tian's charm always felt somewhat forced, deliberately put on.

Then the beautiful married woman before him seemed naturally born, without the slightest awkwardness.

She was like a vibrant rose, unreservedly displaying her unique charm.

Even Zhou Luo couldn't help but look a few more times.

It must be said, this Yaochi Pavilion really understood men. Even the reception staff were so alluring, making one's heart flutter.

However, soon, with the help of the Water Spirit Heart Sutra, Zhou Luo quickly calmed down.

His gaze was peaceful, showing no hint of disrespectful expression.

The beautiful married woman looked at him, smiled charmingly, full of allure, with a hint of curiosity in her beautiful eyes.

After seeing the beautiful married woman, the woman in the red dress quickly stepped forward and informed her about Zhou Luo.

After listening, the beautiful married woman rose with a smile. It was then that Zhou Luo saw her lower body.

It was an extremely sheer gauze dress, beneath which were a pair of long, beautiful legs, fair and tender, making one unable to resist wanting to caress them.

She walked over with light steps, swaying her enticing body, and said softly, "This humble self is the Manager of this Yaochi Pavilion, Hongxiu. May I know Gongzi's name?"

"Xu Changsheng."

Although Zhou Luo's appearance hadn't changed, he still subconsciously gave someone else's name.

Because since the other party was the Manager of the Yaochi Pavilion, she must have an extraordinary background. When facing such an enticing woman, it was still necessary to maintain some distance.

He wouldn't be so infatuated as to blurt out everything.

"So it's Gongzi Xu. Please have a seat." Hongxiu slightly turned her body.

The woman in the red dress left, and Zhou Luo naturally sat down.

And after Hongxiu saw him sit down, she bent over to pour him tea.

This scene allowed Zhou Luo not only to smell a faint delicate fragrance but also to clearly see a hint of snow-white skin within her full and proud cleavage.

Damn, what a vixen!

Zhou Luo thought inwardly, thankfully he had the help of the Water Spirit Heart Sutra, otherwise even he would have found it a bit hard to resist.

Do the women of this Yaochi Pavilion all receive guests like this?

Under this kind of temptation, can those guests really hold out?

They're probably so infatuated they're dizzy, obediently handing over their Spirit Stones.

Those who can open chains are indeed not simple.

"Gongzi Xu shouldn't be visiting for the first time, right?" Hongxiu smiled with her eyes and brows, her voice soft and charming.

She was extremely confident in her charm. For the other party to remain so calm, unless he was already well-traveled and frequently visited places like this.

Zhou Luo chose not to answer this question, only stating directly, "Do I still need to ask these questions when buying a concubine?"

"Of course not." Hongxiu smiled charmingly, saying unhurriedly, "It is our honor for Gongzi Xu to visit our Yaochi Pavilion."

"The purpose of our Yaochi Pavilion is to ensure every guest leaves satisfied."

"May I know if Gongzi Xu has any specific requirements for an attendant concubine? This humble self can recommend some options for you."

Hearing this, Zhou Luo also took the opportunity to state his requirements.

His requirements weren't many: a slightly better Ling Gen (Spiritual Root), a more obedient personality, above-average looks and figure, and not too old...

These were mainly for the purpose of having children.

"Gongzi Xu only wants an attendant concubine?" Hongxiu asked curiously.

Wives and concubines are different from attendant concubines. The former requires emotional maintenance and treating them as equally as possible; otherwise, it will cause dissatisfaction.

And an attendant concubine is one rank lower than a minor concubine, it can be said to be almost no different from a maidservant, just with a better title and able to receive some favoritism.

Zhou Luo came to this Yaochi Pavilion with a utilitarian purpose, not wanting to get involved in any emotions.

Since taking in so many wives and concubines, his perspective on such matters had gradually changed.

At first, he would worry about how to manage such a large family and how to be considerate in every aspect.

But now, he just felt that he only needed to do his best, and he had become much more indifferent towards emotions.

After hearing Zhou Luo's requirements, Hongxiu maintained her smile and then said, "Gongzi Xu, please wait a moment."

She then looked at the storage ring on her fair, jade-like hand, seemingly searching for something.

After a moment, she withdrew her gaze, waved her right hand, and a total of five Jade Slips appeared on the tea table.

"Gongzi Xu, there are five people who meet your conditions. You can take a look, and if you like any, just tell this humble self."

Zhou Luo released his Divine Sense and focused it on the first Jade Slip.

In his vision, a lifelike and vivid woman in a blue dress immediately appeared.

The woman looked quite good and even had a fourth-grade Ling Gen (Spiritual Root). However, her eyes were somewhat like dead fish eyes from his previous life, and her expression was a bit numb. She was forcing a smile as she looked at him.

Zhou Luo gave up on her without hesitation and then looked at the second Jade Slip.

The woman in this Jade Slip was also a young woman, possessing a Fifth-Grade Spiritual Root, but her eyes were somewhat hollow, and she seemed unwilling.

In the third Jade Slip was a dignified young married woman. She had a voluptuous figure and a beautiful face, but her eyes were somewhat numb.

It seemed that not all the women in this Yaochi Pavilion had willingly fallen to this state.

Zhou Luo wasn't concerned about their stories.

He only knew that if he took these three women back, given their current state, let alone bearing children for him, they probably couldn't even serve people. He might even end up having to counsel them himself.

He was here to buy an attendant concubine, not to find trouble for himself.

He then looked at the fourth Jade Slip.