Wang Hong merely said in reply, “Beautiful woman can be a feast for the heart and eyes, and can assuage worries. Being a man myself, how can I not have a fondness for them?” He gave a dazzling smile, flapped his sleeves, and leisurely said, “Come down and let His Highness have the pleasure of meeting the beauties of the Wang house of Lang’ya.”
“Aye,” replied the five women in unison who then proceeded to alight from the carriages.
The prince’s unblinking eyes were locked on the five of them. Seeing that the light in the room was not bright enough, he clapped his hands and anxiously called: “Quick, light the lanterns!”
“Aye.” Following the rush of running sound, illumination began to wash over the courtyard.
Five beautiful figures plainly appeared in front of the crowd.