West Lake, the famed pleasure district in Chang'an City.
Every evening, hordes of travelers from the north and south flock here to seek revelry and indulgence.
This is also a gathering place for intellectuals, where in the teahouses by the lakeside, someone occasionally recites a few pretentious poems, drawing waves of applause.
Wang Jie is the guide today. As the son of the Southern King, he is quite familiar with such places.
The place he's taking everyone to isn't somewhere just anyone can access.
The group boards a wooden boat, adorned with red lanterns, blending in with the many vessels on the lake. They soon enter a waterside clubhouse surrounded by wooden fences.
At the entrance, a row of burly men stands guard. Only after Wang Jie flashes a token are they allowed inside.
This token serves as the VIP pass for the club; even the wealthy cannot gain access without it.
