Chapter 37 - 27 Twin Hibiscus
Trees have roots, water has sources.
The corpse workers in Cui's Mill must also have their source; it's just uncertain whether it comes from people of the underworld or from fellow corpse drivers.
Smelling that familiar scent, Xu Qing estimated that the source wasn't far away, perhaps even within Cuiyun Building itself.
With the notion of "minding one's own business," he didn't want to investigate the origin of that incense aroma.
Gathering his thoughts, Xu Qing entered the private box in the embroidery tower and sat by the window. In front of him, crimson Sichuan brocade curtains hung down. Opening the curtain and hanging it on a silver hook would reveal the lively scene below the winding corridors.
The main hall of Cuiyun Building covered a considerable area. Some customers came for tea and amusement, sitting at tables below, watching young women enchant and dance on stage.
Upstairs, there were warm incense burners, and within, beautiful silk-clad companions.
Hearing light footsteps, Xu Qing lowered the curtain and turned to look at the screen painted with hibiscus flowers.
The tower he had chosen had an elegant name: Twin Hibiscus.
It was so named because the main attraction of the tower wasn't a single person, but a pair of twin sisters.
At this moment, the two sisters, gently stepping with lotus-like grace, made their entrance.