In the hall below, glasses clinked and the flirtatious conversations of ladies filled the air.
But at this moment, all fell silent with the anticipation of the new courtesan who had not yet appeared.
Not only were the guests straining their eyes in anticipation, but even the attendants who had been sold into the Xiao Xiang Pavilion from a young age were eagerly awaiting her, seemingly as curious about the new courtesan as everyone else.
Before she arrived, several maids had already made their way through the crowd, clearing a path for Miss Cailing. Behind the curtain, musicians played different instruments in welcome for Miss Cailing.
Such a grand reception was hard to imagine for a mere mortal courtesan, akin to welcoming a famous noble.
"What a lovely fragrance..."
Ji Lingruo wrinkled her dainty nose. Though she outwardly disdained this courtesan, she was inwardly intrigued by this mysterious woman.
