Private Audience

Myeonghae tried to persuade the owner of Manhwaru, but there was no way to send the courtesans away.

The women had even turned away their own guests for the chance to meet the Great General. If they did something like that, every courtesan without debts would surely move to another pleasure house.

If they succeeded in making Yoo Hyun a regular? Even if they couldn't hope to marry him, it would still be a chance to make a name for themselves.

If Hancheon's governor ever had a favor to ask of the Great General, he would surely come to Manhwaru. After all, no man would neglect the defenses of the city where a woman he cherished lived.

"To meet the Great General I've heard so much about from this close, my hands are trembling. Would you hold one for me?"

"It's less drafty over here. I've warmed this seat for you, so come sit down~."

Surrounded by the courtesans crowding around Yoo Hyun, the Heavenly Emperor couldn't even get close. All she could do was watch from a distance.

The other courtesans knew she was the real Seollan, but she was still their rival. Not one of them offered to help.

"What? She came all the way from the Heavenly Capital, but she's nothing special."

"She turned away all those nobles, yet she can't even get near the Great General."...