Chapter 3

Three days later, just as in my past life, a decree from the palace summoned my sister to enter the court, orchestrated by our family.

Before her departure, I held her hand tightly, "Sister, please take care."

The palace is fraught with dangers and hidden schemes, far more terrifying than serving a man.

One wrong move could cost you your life.

My sister nodded tearfully, "You must also be careful, Lier."

Once she entered the palace, our family sent me to the Spring Breeze Pavilion overnight.

This place wasn't in the capital but a hundred miles away in Yue City.

As soon as I arrived, my second uncle ordered Old Crane to check my body.

After the examination, Old Crane exclaimed with delight to my second uncle, "This girl is naturally adept at pleasing men; where did you find such a treasure, Second Master?"

My second uncle smiled with satisfaction.

He then turned to me, "Lier, rest for the night. Tomorrow, you'll start receiving guests."

I showed no sign of defiance or shame, and Ivy bowed gracefully, "Yes, I will follow Second Uncle's arrangements."

My sister had explained that this enchanting allure could not go a day without a man's touch without feeling restless. Under its influence, a woman could hardly part from a man.

Once a man experiences this allure, he becomes even more vigorous.

Even with a small fortune for a single night, countless wealthy merchants and nobles vied to spend their money.

My second uncle, blinded by greed, treated my sister as a cash cow, offering her to whoever bid the highest.

Sometimes, to earn more, he would even have her entertain several men in one night.

As one man left, another would enter her room.

If not for the unique allure that invigorated her with each encounter, my sister might have been tormented to death.

Soon, a maid led me to the room my second uncle had prepared for me.

After dinner, I bathed in the hot spring pool behind the screen. Six maids carefully dried me with cotton cloths and applied a small box of ointment worth a hundred gold coins.

This ointment was something I rarely used even when I was in the imperial palace, reserved only for the most favored concubines.

Yet, here at the Spring Breeze Pavilion, it was just one of the daily essentials I had to apply meticulously.

Even my hair was treated with precious oils to keep it silky and smooth.

After two hours of grooming, I finally went to bed.

The next day, right after breakfast, my second uncle arrived with others.

"Lier, tonight, I will auction your first time. You lack experience, so today, learn well from this instructor on how to serve a man!"

I nodded obediently, "I will follow Second Uncle's arrangements."

My second uncle was pleased with my compliant attitude and sternly told the instructor, "Teach Lier well, and make sure the guest is satisfied, understood?"

The instructor nodded quickly.

"Rest assured, Second Master, this humble one understands."

With that, my second uncle hurried off.

According to the maid, my second uncle had informed wealthy businessmen and influential figures from near and far about me half a month ago to fetch a higher price.

With the high-end and private services of the Spring Breeze Pavilion, many esteemed guests would arrive tonight, and my second uncle was busy welcoming them.

After he left, the instructor took out manuals and various tools, and began to explain things to me gently.

My sister had said that in her past life, she felt deeply humiliated and suffered much under the instructor's hand.

On her first night, her intense struggle displeased the guest, and later she was thrown into a den of vipers by my second uncle for a night.

Knowing that as the daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping, I couldn't evade my family's exploitation until I had the strength to protect myself, I learned earnestly.

Seeing my excellent attitude, the instructor's expression softened even more.

"It's good that you can let go like this. You are Second Master's golden goose. As long as you behave, won't he cherish you?"

I nodded gently, "You're absolutely right, ma'am. I understand."

Seeing my response, the instructor looked increasingly satisfied.