Chapter 24

Chunfeng Pavilion, the largest brothel in Luoyang City. This night, Chunfeng Pavilion felt different. A full month ago, the establishment had begun promoting the evening's program. It was neither the New Year nor a festival, yet Chunfeng Pavilion had decided to close its doors to regular patrons, choosing instead to send invitations to the one hundred individuals who had spent the most money there. The gilded invitations were inscribed with the bold characters "Chunfeng Pavilion Member," with a serial number engraved in the bottom right corner. These memberships could be upgraded; the Pavilion kept detailed records of spending, and the more one spent, the higher their status. Of course, those who could secure recommendations from five or more existing members could also obtain a "Chunfeng Pavilion Membership," though their serial numbers would be later, and their status would remain at the beginner level.