"Okay, let's go upstairs now."
Yu Yao, the courtesan, thought it made sense. It was better to compete with Ning Xiang alone than to compete with eight courtesans at the same time.
The two of them, one on each side, held Xiao Yu's hands and were about to go upstairs.
"Brother, you can talk slowly..."
Xiao Yu bid farewell to Murong Chong and then went upstairs with the two courtesans.
Not long after the three left, two more courtesans arrived. Seeing that only Murong Chong and Yue Die were there, they frowned.
"Where is Xiao Lang?"
"He Ningxiang and Yuyao went upstairs."
Yuedie said with a smile, her tone tinged with schadenfreude, "You were only a step too late..."
Upon hearing this, both courtesans' faces darkened.
If they were in the lobby, they could compete with Ningxiang for her beauty, but now that they've all gone back to their rooms, they can't very well try to steal her away, can they?
That's against the rules. Not only will Sister Hong scold me, but it will also make Xiao Yu dislike me.
...
Inside the room.
Ningxiang had her maid pour two cups of fine tea, one for Xiao Yu and one for herself.
As for Yuyao, she wished she could get rid of this little bitch immediately, so how could she possibly pour her tea?
"Ningxiang is so stingy."
Yuyao sat casually at the table, propping her pretty oval face up with her slender hand, and said, "We competed fairly, and I didn't cheat, so why treat me like this?"
“If Xiao Lang has come to see the two of us, then I, as your sister, will naturally agree to a fair competition.”
Ningxiang chuckled and continued, "But this time, Xiao Lang only said he was looking for me. Suddenly, my sister interfered and tried to snatch him away, even talking about fair competition..."
And that was indeed the case. Knowing she was in the wrong, Yuyao didn't dwell on the topic.
She turned to look at Xiao Yu, exuding charm and coquettishness, her voice alluring: "Xiao Lang, tell me, if you feel that I suddenly interfered, I'll leave right now."
"Then let's go quickly."
Before Xiao Yu could speak, Ningxiang quickly said.
Yu Yao pretended not to hear and looked at Xiao Yu with a pitiful expression. Her pitiful look made it hard for anyone to refuse her.
Actually, staying isn't necessarily a bad thing... Xiao Yu thought to himself.
However, Ningxiang was definitely unwilling to agree.
Xiao Yu hadn't spoken because he didn't want to offend one courtesan over the other. He came to Baoyue Tower to have fun, so why should he get involved in their palace intrigue?
"Xiao Lang~"
Seeing that Xiao Yu didn't speak, Ningxiang started to act coquettishly.
"Alas, the kindness of a beautiful woman is the hardest to bear!"
Xiao Yu knew he couldn't pretend to be deaf and dumb any longer, so he said, "Prepare paper and pen..."
Upon hearing this, Ningxiang was taken aback.
Then she understood what was going on. Her beautiful eyes lit up, and her breathing quickened: "Quick, quick, prepare it for Xiao Lang. Xiao Lang... is he going to give me the second half of the poem?"
By the end, Ningxiang's voice was trembling slightly.
"good."
Xiao Yu nodded and said.
Since I'll have to give this half of the poem to Ningxiang sooner or later anyway, I might as well make her happy now and then let Yuyao stay and join me.
Xiao Yu had his own plans in mind.
Ningxiang could see it too, but the poem was too tempting for her. She had been thinking about it day and night for some time. What was the second half of the poem like?
Yu Yao, standing to the side, was so envious she was practically deformed.
But when she thought about Xiao Yu's little scheme—that he gave the second half of the poem to Ningxiang in order to keep her—she didn't feel so bad anymore.
The pen and paper are ready.
Ningxiang personally ground the ink, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes fixed on Xiao Yu with anticipation.
"A beauty rolls up the beaded curtain, sits deep within, her brows furrowed."
Xiao Yu held a brush and first wrote out the first half of the poem.
He had practiced calligraphy, and although he couldn't compare to a professional calligrapher, he still wrote quite well.
"Xiao Lang's handwriting is really good."
Ningxiang's beautiful eyes sparkled, and her gaze towards Xiao Yu was filled with admiration.
It wasn't because Xiao Yu's calligraphy was particularly good, but because of this poem...
Xiao Yu continued writing: "Only tear stains are visible, but I know not whom I hate in my heart."
After this line was written, Ningxiang and Yuyao were both stunned. They quietly savored the poem, and for a moment they were speechless.
First, she "rolls up the beaded curtain," then she "sits deep in the room," then she "frowns her brows," and finally, "her eyes are wet with tears"—her actions are vivid, and her emotions are compelling…
This poem is about creating a mood or atmosphere. These few points outline a simple scene while leaving room for endless imagination.
Even the smallest, most casual detail is enough to make one savor it countless times.
"A beauty rolls up the beaded curtain, sits deep within, her brows furrowed. Only tear stains are seen, but who knows whom she hates in her heart."
Ningxiang softly recited these four lines of poetry, so moved that she didn't even realize she was crying...
Beside her, Yuyao was also reciting the poem repeatedly. She knew very well that such a simple and vivid poem would surely be passed down and become famous in history.
"Ningxiang is so lucky."
Yu Yao said enviously from the side.
After a moment, Ningxiang came to her senses and said gently, "Xiao Lang, from now on I will listen to everything you say, and from now on I will only belong to you."
Is this okay?
Several question marks popped into Xiao Yu's mind, but he didn't foolishly ask them.
It's time to satisfy Yue Die... Xiao Yu thought to himself. After he told Murong Chong the story of the desert and the water, this guy still hasn't given Yue Die that half of the poem. He's really bad!
With just half a poem, you managed to get the Moon Butterfly Courtesan for free for half a month. My half-brother, even capitalists would weep at your tricks.
Xiao Yu did not put down his pen, but continued writing on another sheet of white paper:
"Her lips are as red as peach blossoms, and her makeup from last night makes her look shy as she sits with her hair in a disheveled bun."
"Upon closer inspection, she resembles a woman from Yangtai; drunk, she shall not be allowed to return to Wushan."
After writing the poem, Xiao Yu put down his pen and said, "This is the poem I gave to Sister Yue Die back then. Send a maid to deliver it to her... But remember, these two poems must not be publicized today. Tomorrow, you should tell others that Murong Chong brought my poems to Baoyue Tower to curry favor with Sister Yue Die."
Once these two poems are circulated, Jin Mulan and Liu Aoxue will find out about my team-building trip to Baoyue Tower.
Therefore, we absolutely cannot let these two poems get out tonight.
"I see."
Ningxiang was overjoyed as she looked at the two poems. Naturally, whatever Xiao Yu said was law.
So he handed another poem to the maid and said, "Go and deliver it to Sister Yuedie. Remember Xiao Lang's instructions, and don't let anyone else know."
"yes."
The maid folded the poem, carefully put it away, and then went to find Yue Die.
"My dear Xiao, let me serve you~"
After the maid closed the door, Ningxiang took the initiative to throw herself into his arms, her voice soft and alluring, like a woman being picked.
"Little sister, let me come with you."
Yu Yao was not going to fall behind. After witnessing Xiao Yu's poetic talent, she worked even harder, deliberately pulling her clothes down a little as she walked towards Xiao Yu.
"Holy crap, what's that so dazzling..." Xiao Yu was stunned!
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