Mu Yutang, a sixth-rank female official with the stunning looks of a foreign beauty, gets caught up in a struggle within the palace.
After many trials and tribulations, she finally gets her wish and leaves the palace.
She buys a shop, brews fine wine, seeks out foreign beauties, and assembles a troupe of musicians. Amid the clamor of gongs and drums, the Mu Family Tavern opens its doors.
Three days later, a doggerel verse spreads through every street and alley in Chang’an.
“Taverns in Chang’an are thick as hair, but Mu’s is packed with guests. Fine wine, lovely dancers, and a gorgeous star, making every man laugh with delight.”
Mu Yutang hooks a finger in Prince Rui Li You’s sash. “I hear you men all want to take the leading courtesan home for the night?”
Li You gazes at her drunkenly. “The courtesan belongs to someone else. You belong to me.”
Putting aside everything else, the author must have put in a lot of effort. The book is very detailed about wine, food, official deployment, etc. After reading it, I feel like I have gained a lot of knowledge [laughs and cries]