“Then… will those guests touch you… or kiss you… do you have to take off all your clothes?” Yu Xin’s face turned deep red, her head hanging down to her chest.
Yu Yi also felt embarrassed and denied, “None of that.”
In fact, most guests at the teaching house came in groups, and they were relatively restrained while drinking and listening to music in the hall. “
However, as a pleasure house, there were times when guests, drunk and excited, would forcefully encourage the courtesans to drink and take liberties. During such instances, Yu Yi would make excuses about breaking out in a rash when drinking, and if a guest persisted, she would claim illness and leave, preferring to lose a night’s earnings rather than submit.
Even so, Yu Yi had experienced forced embraces and unwanted advances. She learned to dress and make herself up to look as unattractive as possible. Because of this, Madam Wang often gave her a hard time and reduced her share of earnings.
Yu Yi asked curiously, “Xin’er, why are you asking about these things? You…”
Yu Xin suddenly began to cry softly.
Yu Yi’s heart sank. She grabbed Yu Xin and asked, “Did someone treat you this way in the Lei household?”
Yu Xin didn’t answer, only crying. Yu Yi, feeling heartbroken, held her tightly. After Yu Xin calmed down slightly, Yu Yi asked, “Xin’er, was it Master Lei?”
Yu Xin nodded.
“Tell me exactly what he did to you.”
Yu Xin began to recount the events haltingly.
Since most personal maids in wealthy households were either dowry servants or born in the household, Yu Xin and Yu Yue worked as miscellaneous helpers in the Lei household. About half a month ago, while delivering washed clothes to Concubine Liu, Yu Xin was unexpectedly noticed by Lei Yuanhe.
Yu Xin was already beautiful, purchased by the Lei household at thirteen and now fourteen. Her slender body was developing delicate curves.
Lei Yuanhe suddenly discovered this beautiful young maid and, on a whim, pulled her into Concubine Liu’s room. While sweet-talking her about becoming a concubine, he began fondling her.
