Chapter 1: How It Comes About

Every day, facing these two, Furong clamors for body shaping, while Yufeng insists on beauty treatments. Furong does not allow Yufeng to undergo cosmetic surgery, fearing that Yufeng will become more beautiful than her. Yufeng, on the other hand, does not permit Furong to pursue body shaping, worried that Furong will become more attractive than her. Amidst this back-and-forth, it remains unclear whether it is Furong who prevents Yufeng from undergoing cosmetic surgery, or Yufeng who stops Furong from body shaping.

Liu Xia, a newcomer of the twenty-first century, is a dropout from a formal university. In pursuit of a job, he has truly exhausted himself, worn out his voice, and nearly ruined his health. Ultimately, he resorted to cutting corners, leveraging connections, and using backdoor methods. After undergoing rigorous training as a professional manager, he finally managed to infiltrate a third-rate talent agency. At least he can now consider himself an agent!

His current identity is the First Rank Prime Minister of the former Dongning Kingdom, the chief minister of the current dynasty, and the only son of Liu Hongren, named Liu Liwa. Hmm, his name is more distinctive than Liu Xia's. His father’s surname is Liu, and his mother’s surname is Li, so the child of Liu and Li is named Liu Liwa! Fortunately, his father does not have the surname Hu; otherwise, he would have to be called 'Hu Li Jing'!

The person who can come up with such a malicious scheme is undoubtedly a sage, a truly vile individual

The most brutal punishment in the world is not execution or death by a thousand cuts, for death itself is not terrifying; what is truly terrifying is a life worse than death

The woman responded softly, and the plump woman nodded, twisting her body like a Tyrannosaurus Rex as she walked away. It was only then that Liu Liwa noticed the woman, and his heart suddenly trembled. This was not due to the contrast from his familiarity with Fengjie and Furong, but because this woman was indeed stunningly beautiful.

Although it is a third-rate company, lacking big-name stars and not discovering potential new talents, it has its own way of survival. Especially in the twenty-first century, where people's aesthetic views are diverse, talent agencies have numerous opportunities. For instance, the two main pillars under their banner generate considerable profits for them each year, and the names of these two pillars are well-known to all: Furong and Fengjie

The plump woman with a face full of powder surveyed the more than twenty people before her, a cold smile tinged with a hint of satisfaction at their expense. However, she did not say much more, instead instructing the woman behind her: "It's up to you now, teach them well. I will come back for an inspection in a month"

In ancient China, it is unknown which powerful figure devised the penal law of punishing the nine clans. It did not result in total extermination, but rather forced the pampered sons and daughters of official families, accustomed to being spoiled and commanding others, to undergo a complete turnaround, ... directly casting them from heaven into hell, with men reduced to slavery and women to prostitution, condemned to a lifetime of servitude, subjected to endless humiliation, never to recover from their plight

This is exactly how Liu Xia ended up in her situation and how it came to be

However, Lord Liu was unfortunate; the old emperor passed away, leaving a will on his deathbed to establish the eldest prince as the future ruler. The first act of this eldest prince upon ascending the throne was to place his own younger brother under house arrest, enumerating ten charges against Lord Liu. Consequently, Lord Liu was immediately thrown into a death cell, bringing disaster upon his entire family, implicating nine generations, and he was supposed to face execution. At this moment, another prime minister, who had been his lifelong rival, emerged to plead for mercy on behalf of his lifelong adversary. As a result, Liu Liwa appeared here, enslaved in an official brothel, thus beginning his legendary life.

The four-story building features a golden dome and jade walls, with intricately carved beams and painted rafters. Four red pillars anchor the structure, adorned with lifelike carvings of golden phoenixes. The main hall alone is the size of a basketball court. The second floor consists of standard rooms, the third floor houses VIP rooms, and the top floor is the supreme room, which is said to have been visited by even the emperor himself

He initially wanted to touch his own face, but in the current atmosphere of extreme sorrow, he thought better of it. Although he did not intend to cry along, he could not appear too excited. The brothel had always been a dream in his heart

Liu Xia spent more than ten hours facing them in a day. Even with a resilient mind, there comes a day of breakdown... On that very day, he resolutely decided to find a foot massage parlor to change his mood and restore a clear sky for himself. However, just as he entered the foot massage parlor and before he could take any action, the police officers, who were dedicated to restoring a clear sky for society, arrived...

The others around him were also children of supporters of Liu Hongren's faction, each face marked by sorrow and despair. The women were especially inconsolable, having once enjoyed wealth and splendor, now reduced to mere memories. What was once a scene of adoration and prominence had instantaneously turned into a landscape of weeds and mud, a disparity so great that no one could accept it.

It would be great if one could spend money here, but unfortunately, one can only be a servant in this gentle place. It is rare to have the chance to cross over; since I must play the role of a turtle master, I might as well be the best in history! However, even being a turtle master is better than serving that turtle bastard!

The woman stepped forward slowly, glanced at the group of disheartened young gentlemen and ladies before her, her expression pained. She sighed softly and said: "Cry, cry, I hope you can shed all the tears of your lifetime today. Starting tomorrow, no matter what happens, you must smile in front of others!"

In order to preserve her lifelong integrity, Liu Xia readily accepted the suggestion of the foot massage girl and resolutely leaped from the third floor. Although she successfully left the foot massage parlor, she found herself in an ancient brothel.

The woman, in her early twenties, possesses a figure that is mature beyond her years, enveloped in a simple emerald green skirt. It lacks the characteristic light silk and satin of a courtesan, appearing quite ordinary and conservative, resembling an average peasant woman at first glance. However, she has long, silky black hair styled in a floral bun atop her head, with a green hairpin delicately inserted. Her full forehead, high nose bridge, and thin red lips are set against a standard oval face, complemented by a pair of enchanting phoenix eyes that shimmer with allure. When she turns, her gaze is captivating, and when she looks directly, her eyes shine like stars. Gazing into those eyes seems to hold even more charm than her figure.

Beside him were a group of delicate young men, with red lips and white teeth, as creamy as they were infuriating. Although he was still unaware of his own appearance, judging by the old madam in front of him, whose face was covered in powder and whose figure was as bloated as a meatball, constantly scanning his face, he estimated that he must look even more extravagant than cream, likely resembling fresh milk, and not just any fresh milk, but that of Sanlu!

The Drunken Heart Pavilion, established in a bustling town named Linyu, located a hundred miles from the capital, has been designated as the new residence for the young gentlemen and ladies who have recently been confiscated. This decision stems from two primary concerns of the court: firstly, the fear that they might re-establish connections with remnants of their former factions; secondly, because this establishment is the largest and most popular brothel in the Dongning Kingdom, officially affiliated with the Ministry of Music. The opulent interior decor clearly reflects its leading position in the brothel industry. Assigning them here also aligns with the current situation, as it is more convenient to engage in distant pleasures while keeping close to gambling.

Standing among the crowd, Liu Xia thought indignantly, her ears filled with the soft weeping of women. Truly, these young ladies from official families, even in their fallen state, maintained their ladylike demeanor while crying. Their tears fell in a remarkably orderly fashion, with the right eye shedding tears first, followed by the left eye, displaying a good sense of balance. One by one, the women covered their heads and shielded their faces, practicing in advance the most effective methods to protect themselves when the public security authorities conducted raids against prostitution.

The current dynasty has established two chief ministers to assist the emperor, each leading a faction, resulting in continuous party strife. The emperor, employing what is known as the art of kingship, exercises control by maintaining a central position and balancing the two factions for the benefit of the court. The emperor has only two sons, the eldest prince and the second prince, and the two chief ministers are respectively the teachers of these two princes.

Coincidentally, Liu Xia is the manager and assistant of these two individuals, as well as their personal caretaker