I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

But in Qingdeng's eyes, they were all just a bunch of ordinary, unremarkable women who couldn't arouse his sexual interest at all.

Qing Deng is currently searching for the most beautiful woman in Kyoto.

He really wanted to know: just how beautiful must a person be to gain the unanimous approval of the Kyoto elites who had seen countless people?

Although he didn't know the exact appearance of Miss Ziyang, Qingdeng could tell from his intuition that she was just an ordinary-looking woman and definitely not the most beautiful woman in the capital!

Before long, all the geishas—a total of 32—entered the room.

As the last geisha crossed the threshold, Qing Deng raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself: What? That's it? Are these all the geishas?

At the very moment this thought popped into his mind—

Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak...

Light footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door.

Qingdeng raised his gaze and looked in the direction of the sound—a verdant green reminiscent of fertile fields in early summer burst into his field of vision.

Although this might make Qing Deng seem lecherous, at this very moment, the instant the woman in green gracefully walked into the banquet hall, Qing Deng was indeed stunned.

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Chapter 582 Qingdeng's New Fangirl! Qingdeng is Seduced by the Most Beautiful Woman in Kyoto! [4800]

When the 32 geishas entered the banquet hall, they immediately lined up on both sides and knelt on the ground, facing the door, with their heads bowed and ears lowered.

That reverent expression was like that of the most sincere and loyal servant.

This humble posture is as if they are welcoming their emperor!

Swish...swish...swish...swish...

A soft rustling sound came from the corridor as the hem of a garment brushed against the tatami mat.

The person who makes a grand entrance is always the biggest star – a fact even a six-year-old knows.

[Note: The final act is the second to last performance, while the last act is the last performance.]

As a result, all the guests present perked up, turned their heads, and stared intently at the open door, standing there like cranes in flight.

The "prostitution trio" stared wide-eyed, not even blinking, as if afraid of missing a single scene or moment.

Sanako, Kinoshita Mai, and Souji all turned their gazes toward the doorway, their beautiful eyes sparkling with curiosity—they were also very curious about this renowned beauty of Kyoto.

Amidst everyone's eager anticipation, finally—a graceful figure exuding a charming aura entered their field of vision.

A young girl in a green dress walked gracefully into the banquet hall, her feet seemingly touching the ground.

Graceful and elegant, with impeccable poise.

In an instant, the entire venue fell silent.

Qingdeng was not the only one stunned.

The whispers, the clinking of glasses, and the rhythmic breathing all ceased.

Dozens of gazes, the attention of the banquet guests, and everyone's minds were all captivated by this girl in green!

In the midst of this tranquility, the girl in green arrived at the very center of the banquet hall.

She knelt down, supporting herself with three fingers, and bowed her head to Aoto and Matsudaira Katamori, who were seated in the main seat. Her posture and movements were perfectly standard and flawless.

"This humble servant, Ziyang, greets Your Excellencies."

The soft and long Kyōgenba leaves evoke images of fluffy cotton.

Because the green-clad girl's kimono collar was slightly open, when she knelt down and bowed, adopting a humble and submissive posture, her entire back of her neck and a small portion of her spine were exposed to Qing Deng's eyes.

Most of her neck was covered in snow-white powder, except for a section on the back of her neck that remained unpainted, retaining its original flesh color—a classic look for courtesans and geishas.

During the Edo period, when "neck fetishism" was prevalent, this look, which involved "painting the face and neck white, but deliberately leaving the back of the neck unpainted to retain the body's natural color," was considered to be a highly alluring and attractive makeup style for men.

In Japanese, there is even a word specifically used to describe the back of a woman's neck, called unaji (pronounced the same as unaji), which originally refers to the part of the back of the neck that is slightly exposed when bowing.

Matsudaira Yongho smiled slightly:

"I have long heard of the reputation of the most beautiful woman in Kyoto. Seeing her today, she is indeed extraordinary. Please rise."

"Thank you, sir."

Watching the girl in green get up, Qing Deng thought to himself:

—Is she… Miss Ziyang?

Qing Deng was certain at a glance: this girl in green was none other than the famous beauty of Kyoto—Miss Ziyang!

Not only because she appeared last, but also because of her face.

The reason why the entire audience fell silent when Ziyang appeared was because everyone was stunned by her beauty.

It would be truly unfair if a beauty of this caliber didn't have titles like "Number One" or "Most Beautiful" bestowed upon her!

Because he was too busy staring blankly to observe carefully, Qingdeng now calmed down and silently scanned the other person from head to toe.

What first caught his attention was her long, jet-black hair.

Her thick, soft, and shiny hair was neatly combed and tied into a bun with the top hair pulled back and the temples coiled into a bun. From the front, the hairstyle was a peach-shaped "peach bun".

The floral headdress worn by geisha has a specific style each month.

Since it was February, the flower buns they wore were naturally plum blossom buns, representing February.

With each step she took and each large movement of her body, the delicate, shimmering ornaments on her hair would vibrate, producing a melodious "tinkling" sound.

Beneath her clear and delicate eyebrows were deep-set eye sockets, bright and clear black and white eyes, and a straight nose. Her lips, accentuated by high-quality lip rouge, appeared exceptionally beautiful.

Skin as smooth as cream, delicate as a touch... these outdated idioms are not enough to describe the whiteness and tenderness of her skin.

During the Edo period, geisha and courtesans would use special white powder to paint their faces and necks deathly white, which looked particularly frightening at first glance, almost triggering the "uncanny valley effect."

In fact, there are very real reasons why this kind of makeup became popular in red-light districts and brothels.

Lighting conditions were very poor during the Edo period.

The indoor lighting fixtures were nothing more than oil lamps and candles, the brightness of which could not compare with modern spotlights.

Besides being dim, the light emitted by oil lamps and candles is yellowish, which makes people's skin look very dark and particularly unattractive.

Performing with that kind of look will only scare away customers.

The simplest and most effective way to eliminate the negative effects of poor lighting is to paint your face very white.

Therefore, Ziyang, whose face was painted just right, did not appear ugly or frightening under the dim candlelight; on the contrary, he appeared appropriate and beautiful.

Besides her beautiful face and fair skin, her outfit is also a sight to behold.

As the saying goes, "Clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse."

Geishas and courtesans, who made their living by attracting men, could be considered models, stars, and the most stylish people in the Edo period.

The currently popular hairstyles such as the bun, the Katsuyama bun, and the Hyogo bun can all be traced back to the geishas and courtesans who once dominated the scene.

It's no exaggeration to say that every time the popular geishas and courtesans changed their clothes and hairstyles, they would set off a new fashion trend, attracting countless women to imitate them.

Perhaps it was because of her status as the "top geisha of Gion" that she was qualified to wear high-class clothing, but Shiyo's appearance was extremely elegant and beautiful.

The bright green embroidered bamboo leaves on the sleeves, the lively and vibrant pale yellow sash, and the light blue draped hem at the back.

Beneath the hem of her dress, which reached her ankles, were a pair of bare feet with full insteps and toes as translucent as white jade. Her toenails were neatly trimmed, not only incredibly white and tender but also without a single dead skin. They were absolutely beautiful! It made one strongly doubt whether she even used those tiny feet to walk.

Otherwise, how could a pair of feet that are used for walking so often be so delicate and alluring?

In short—she is an absolutely stunning beauty who is in no way inferior to Sanako and Tenshōin!

Qingdeng finally understood why Nōse Ryōbō and others admired Ziyang so much.

She embodies the idioms of "lotus emerging from water" and "naturally beautiful."

The 32 geishas who had entered earlier and were kneeling on both sides of the banquet hall, still respectfully welcoming Ziyang, were all overshadowed.

Compared to her, these women, who were merely quite attractive, were utterly insignificant.

However, while the most beautiful woman in Kyoto was stunning, in Aoto's eyes, the most beautiful woman in Edo was still superior.

He even thought that Tenshōin, Kinoshita Mai, and Souji were all more beautiful than Shihō!

On the one hand, because of his affection for the house and its crows, Aoto always has a special filter when looking at Sanako, Kinoshita Mai, and Souji.

On the other hand, it is due to personal preference.

Ziyang's chest was straight and erect, as if a piece of iron had been inserted into it, without any curve at all.

Although women's kimonos have the function of concealing body shape, wearing one can make a B-shape appear as an A-shape, a C-shape as a B-shape, and a D-shape as a C-shape.

Conversely, if the "scale" is large enough, a single piece of clothing simply cannot restrict you.

Sanako, Tenshōin, and Kinoshita Mai are examples of this—as for Souji, Aoto has never seen her dressed as a woman, so we'll leave that aside for now.

They are all voluptuous women, and even when wearing the best-fitting kimonos, their overwhelming presence is as powerful as a black hole, enough to draw everyone's attention.

They not only filled out their kimonos to the brim, creating a rounded silhouette, but also made them look even more alluring because of the southern hemispheres draped over their obi belts.

[Note: The obi (sash) of women's kimonos is very wide and covers the entire stomach, so Sanako and the others did not have it hanging down to their waists.]

In contrast, Ziyang is a top-tier A-level performer.

Qingdeng felt that if he wore a women's kimono, the lines of his chest might be even more noticeable than Ziyang's.

It's easy to imagine that her "size" is not very impressive.

Qing Deng never considered himself a breast fetishist—he simply had a strong interest in large breasts!

At this moment, Matsudaira Katamori, who spoke again beside him, pulled Aoto back to reality.

"Miss Ziyang, please dance! Let us witness the unparalleled beauty of Gion's top geisha!"

Ziyang smiled sweetly.

"Your Majesty, I am truly unworthy of your praise! Please rest assured, gentlemen! No matter what kind of banquet or occasion it is, as long as the music plays, I will do my utmost! I will never let the guests leave disappointed!"