Midnight, third watch.
Bai Pu, having disguised simply at the Four Rivers Gang, changed into a scholar's attire and arrived before a brightly lit building.
Lascivious sounds of men and women joking drifted to his ears.
Bai Pu felt a bit helpless, not expecting to circle back here again.
He composed himself and stepped into the brothel.
The madam, upon seeing Bai Pu, first had her eyes light up, then dimmed them, directing a turtle slave to greet the guest.
Scholars have the ability to observe facial expressions and read moods, and madams naturally have the keen eye to judge whether a visitor is wealthy.
The scholar before her had a sallow complexion, sickly (Bai Pu was in disguise), his steps light and weak, surely his pockets were bare!
Such poor scholars, however, are the heart's desire of many inexperienced courtesans, one must be careful not to end up paying money along with losing the girl!
