How to become a Taoist priest starting from a brothel

"Has the young master entered the palace?" Cui Heng asked anxiously as he watched Yuan Mingyou return with the letter.

"The letter said it wasn't there yet, but the emperor changed the date. According to the date the letter was sent, it should be tomorrow." Yuan Mingyou shook his head and handed the letter to Cui Heng.

He hurriedly took the letter, read it carefully, and confirmed that it only mentioned these things and did not mention Liu Yin's recent situation, which made him somewhat disappointed.

After repeatedly reviewing the document and finding no information about Liu Yin, he said with some dissatisfaction, "You should really train your subordinates properly. Why is this written so simply?"

Yuan Mingyou rolled his eyes at him before replying, "Otherwise, this is a confidential letter, not a casual chat."

"Hmph, the excuse of an incompetent person." Cui Heng snorted coldly in dissatisfaction.

Yuan Mingyou ignored the man who was nearly driven mad with anxiety because he had missed Liu Yin in Huaicheng and then rushed to the capital but still couldn't find his young master.

"How are things going with the arrangements in the palace?" Cui Heng had no idea that the other party didn't want to talk to him, so he could only sulk for a while before bringing up other things.

"It's all arranged. Where did you get that beauty An? She's got some tricks up her sleeve." Yuan Mingyou couldn't help but ask with curiosity.

Cui Heng glanced at him before saying impatiently, "We agreed not to interfere with each other, so don't ask questions."

Seeing this, Yuan Mingyou had no choice but to suppress his curiosity before continuing, "Are you sure the Emperor won't recognize the young master?"

"Don't worry, that medicine works pretty well." Cui Heng said with a mocking smile.

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was time to enter the palace.

Before dawn, Liu Yin was woken up from her sleep.

"Miss, Miss, it's time to go to the palace." Mei Wu came in with the toiletries and found Liu Yin still lying in bed, so she came forward to call out.

"Hmm... what time is it?" Liu Yin closed her eyes slightly, yawning, feeling that it was still very early.

"It's almost dawn, young lady." Mei Wu helped her up and helped her change her clothes.

"Well, it really wasn't an illusion." Liu Yin sighed, then was instantly startled by the wet handkerchief Mei Wu handed her.

Mei Wu didn't care about her complaints, after all, she already knew that her daughter was good in every other way, except that she liked to stay up late and get up early.

Of course, if Liu Yin knew what she was thinking, she might tell her that this is just a characteristic of modern young people.

However, Mei Wu didn't ask, so Liu Yin naturally didn't have a chance to say.

Time always seems to fly by in the midst of busyness. By the time the group had finished packing and boarded the carriage to the palace, the light of dawn was already breaking in the night.

After entering the magnificent palace gates and walking through the dense corridors, the group's footsteps fell lightly in the silent and solemn palace, echoing and leaping amidst the high palace walls.

"Hurry, hurry, keep up!" The palace servants would urge him in a low but urgent voice from time to time.

No one would say anything here, and no one dared to look up or look around. Only the figures of the group, like every palace servant in the palace, slid into the deep, hopeless sea like ghosts.

"We've arrived." The palace attendant leading the way stopped and gently pushed open a palace door, allowing the people to slip inside quietly.

Liu Yin couldn't help but glance up and see, "Bell and Drum Division."

The Bell and Drum Bureau was located in the palace and was led by eunuchs. They were in charge of various matters such as palace sacrificial music, banquet music, and water clocks. Musicians like Liu Yin who entered the palace to perform were also under their jurisdiction.

"Are these the performers for today?" An old eunuch came out of the house, glanced at Liu Yin and her entourage, and asked the leading palace servant.

"Yes, Eunuch Zhao." The leading palace servant respectfully introduced the group again before stepping forward and whispering something in Eunuch Zhao's ear before leaving.

After everyone left, Eunuch Zhao's eyes rolled around listlessly before he clapped his hands.

Then a group of eunuchs and several women came out from a nearby house.

When Eunuch Zhao saw the people come out, he said to Liu Yin and the others, "Please follow them inside to wash and change your clothes."

After saying that, he turned and left, showing no intention of paying any more attention to him.

Liu Yin and the others naturally did not object, after all, palace servants had warned them in advance after they entered the palace gates.

Liu Yin originally intended to choose any place at random, but then an old nanny walked over and gestured to her.

Having a female companion of the same gender, Liu Yin, instead of following the eunuch, was perfectly acceptable. With a slight smile, she followed him into the house.

The room was simply furnished. There was a table with prepared clothing on it, which was obviously the kind of clothing worn by the palace musicians. In one corner was a dressing table with a full set of rouge and powder, while in another corner was a bath tub.

At this moment, steam rose from the bucket. Liu Yin turned around and looked at the old nanny who was standing guard at the door, her eyes fixed on her. She hesitated for a moment.

"Please wash and change, young lady," the old nanny urged when she saw that the young lady hadn't moved.

Seeing her like this, Liu Yin had no choice but to take off her clothes and get into the bathtub. However, after she got in, she glanced back and saw that the old nanny was not staring at her as she had expected. Instead, she looked elsewhere, seemingly intentionally avoiding her.

This action stirred something in Liu Yin's heart, but after a moment the old nanny spoke up to remind her, "Miss, you can change your clothes now."

When it came time for her hair and makeup to be done, the old nanny stopped Liu Yin from doing it herself and instead called two eunuchs from outside the door to help.

In no time, everyone who had washed up gathered in the courtyard.

At this moment, Eunuch Zhao also came out. He looked at everyone and nodded in satisfaction before saying, "Please wait for His Majesty's decree."

He didn't mention how long they would have to wait, and none of Liu Yin and the others asked. They just waited there, staring at each other blankly…

"What are the plans for today?" The emperor, having woken up and eaten breakfast, looked at the sky, which was already close to noon, yawned, and asked with a sense of boredom.

"Your Majesty, today is the day that Lord Li has arranged for musicians to perform in the palace," Eunuch Zhang hurriedly said, not forgetting to remind him, "And there is also the lyricist Liu Jianniang."

"Oh?" The emperor showed some interest, then waved his hand. "Then go and make the arrangements."

"Yes."

"Wait." The emperor called back Eunuch Zhang, who was about to leave, and added, "Since Consort An likes Liu Jianniang, let all the palace ladies come over."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Eunuch Zhang replied and hurried off to inform the various palaces.

After everyone gathered, Liu Yin and the others, who had been waiting for a long time, also arrived at the performance hall.

Groups and individuals took to the stage one by one.

One piece after another was composed by her.

It is the mutual longing and love between lovers, the mutual support between parents, the mutual understanding and companionship between husband and wife, and the mutual assistance between siblings...

"You sang so well! Your voice is wonderful, your memory is excellent, and the lyrics and music are even better." A concubine kept wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.

"Yes, it truly lives up to its reputation as the work of the world's number one lyricist." Another concubine couldn't help but clap her hands in praise.

Until Liu Yin took the stage.

As the pipa begins to play, the player's hands move swiftly, the music is delicate and melodious, and the characters in the story seem to appear right before one's eyes.

Everyone was awestruck by this masterpiece of music, except for one person…