"You're too kind," Madam Xie said, accepting the gift and leading the way. "This way, please."
When Jiang Nuan heard her daughter-in-law say that two very attractive young women were looking for her, she was puzzled, thinking, "I don't know anyone like that."
She hadn't been anywhere before, so if she knew this kind of person, she couldn't possibly not remember them.
“But they say they have a past relationship with Mother,” Xie muttered. “Are they lying to me?”
"Let's go take a look first," Jiang Nuan stood up. "Guests are guests, so we should treat them well."
"Don't worry, Mother," Xie said, a hint of pride in her eyes. "I've already prepared tea and snacks, so I won't be impolite."
Xie was quick and efficient, but due to her personality, she would occasionally make mistakes and was not as thorough as Wang, who could handle everything properly.
But today, tea was served, pastries and candied fruits were provided, and soft cushions were added to the chairs, as if to avoid making the two of them feel uncomfortable.
After realizing Meiyu's beauty through the thin veil, Xie spoke much softer than usual, afraid of offending the beauty.
“Okay,” Jiang Nuan nodded gently, “I’ll go take a look.”
Upon hearing footsteps, Meiyu immediately stood up and bowed gracefully to Jiang Nuan as she entered, saying, "Meiyu thanks Madam Jiang for her help."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan paused in her tracks, and asked incredulously, "Why are you here?"
She remembered this person; the impression was extremely deep.
Not only because of the woman's exceptional looks and alluring charm, but also because she had once been a personal grandmother.
And, just recently.
Jiang Nuan remembered clearly that in order to avoid getting involved with this person, she left in a hurry without revealing her name.
So, the question is, how did they find us?
“Madam Jiang,” Meiyu explained guiltily, her face flushed, “Meiyu is quite skilled in painting. After we parted that day, I painted a picture and asked someone to inquire about it.”
All she wanted to do was find the person so she could repay the debt.
But later he had other ideas.
She knew she was despicable. Jiang Niangzi had helped her when she was in her most difficult time, but she had taken advantage of the situation and was now plotting something else. However, this was all she could do now.
She is the top courtesan now, and only the top courtesan. She has worked so hard to achieve this title, and she must not let it go to waste.
She wanted to use this ladder to climb higher and higher, only in this way could she clear her family's name.
“I see,” Jiang Nuan’s lips twitched. “Miss Meiyu is truly… multi-talented.”
Can't we just let her disappear quietly?
Why did you still come looking for me?
She only wanted to be a personal grandma for once; this girl probably doesn't want to treat her like a cheat code for life.
"You flatter me, Madam Jiang," Meiyu said shyly, lowering her eyes. "My skills are nothing but a small matter, and I don't deserve such praise from you."
“Miss Meiyu, there’s no need for such modesty,” Jiang Nuan said, taking a sip of tea before asking directly and crisply, “Did you come here today for some business?”
"Meiyu fell into prostitution, but thanks to Jiang Niangzi's song, she was fortunate enough to win the title of the most beautiful courtesan and was spared a life of wandering in the brothel. She has come here specifically to express her gratitude."
"It was nothing, just a small favor," Jiang Nuan waved her hand. "You don't need to worry about it, young lady."
"It was just a small favor for my benefactor, but for Meiyu it was a debt of life and death," Meiyu's eyes shimmered with tears. "I will remember Lady Jiang's great kindness for the rest of my life."
“No need,” Jiang Nuan hurriedly stood up, “It was just a small thing, I don’t deserve such kindness from you, Miss.”
Why not just say goodbye forever? Why linger on like this?
Jiang Nuan had no desire to have anything to do with Mei Yu.
Such a stunning beauty, a top courtesan, with countless powerful and wealthy families behind her—she, a mere country peasant woman, couldn't possibly compete with these people.
"Madam Jiang's kindness without expecting anything in return is a testament to her noble character, but Mei Yu cannot forget such kindness."
At this moment, Meiyu's doubts grew stronger.
She was certain that Jiang Nuan was avoiding her.
Why is that?
They didn't look down on me before because I had fallen into prostitution, but now they avoid me like the plague. Could it be that they have sensed something?
“Don’t take it so seriously, girl,” Jiang Nuan said helplessly. “It really is just a small matter.”
Girl, please, I really don't want to get involved with you anymore.
For some reason, seeing Meiyu gave her a headache.
It's like seeing a huge problem, one that you can't avoid or deny.
She had never felt this way with anyone else, not even a fool like Han Qi or a troublesome person like Qingfeng Temple.
I always feel that my current peaceful life will be gone forever because of my entanglement with Meiyu.
“No,” Meiyu pursed her lips. “My father taught me that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of gratitude. I will never forget the great kindness that Lady Jiang has shown me, and I will repay it with all my heart.”
“I’m telling you, girl,” Jiang Nuan said helplessly, rubbing her forehead, “you’re putting me in a very difficult position.”
Upon hearing this, Meiyu blinked. "What do you mean?"
These words left Jiang Nuan speechless.
I can't exactly say I feel like you're a nuisance and don't want to talk to you.
"Fine, do whatever you want," Jiang Nuan said, giving in. "I appreciate your kind gesture. Have a cup of tea and leave."
"Is my benefactor sending Meiyu away?" Meihuo's eyes reddened with grievance. "But what did Meiyu do wrong?"
A captivating yet aggrieved voice, a seductive yet reserved figure, and eyes that seem to hold back unspoken words.
Jiang Nuan felt that if he were a man, he would risk his life to protect the beauty before him.
Even as a woman, she felt like she had been captured.
That allure is deadly!
“No,” she tapped her forehead, “you did nothing wrong, it’s my fault.”
She shouldn't have been so sharp-tongued and gotten herself into trouble with someone like that.
Even though he knew she wasn't as harmless as she seemed, he couldn't bear to refuse her.
Jiang Nuan mentally cursed all those who are obsessed with good looks, including herself.
“My benefactor is truly interesting,” Meiyu said, her tears turning into a smile. “He is indeed different from others.”
Meiyu judged in her heart that Jiang Niangzi was trustworthy.
After careful investigation and repeated tests, Meiyu's trust in Jiang Nuan increased dramatically.
She truly felt that Jiang Nuan, though insightful, was exceptionally gentle.
After experiencing great changes and falling into prostitution, even the most innocent person would change, let alone someone as cunning as her.
Her allure and charm, her gentle and sensible nature, are merely superficial.
Before coming, Meiyu had carefully considered how to handle the situation.
If Jiang Nuan is truly without talent or virtue, this generous gift of gratitude will be the end of it, and we will remain strangers from now on.
If Jiang Nuan is talented but lacks virtue, once you've extracted something useful, then part ways and don't bother her anymore, hoping to repay her in the future.
If someone possesses both virtue and talent, treat them as an elder and be sincere towards them.
Someone who has lost everything actually longs for an elder with whom she can give her heart.
“There’s no difference, they all have the same nose and two eyes,” Jiang Nuan said, not wanting to deal with the two anymore. “Does Miss Meiyu have anything else to do? If not, I’ll have someone see her out.”
"As expected, my benefactor doesn't like Meiyu," Meiyu said, feigning sadness as she murmured, "Well, it's normal for someone like Meiyu, who works in the world of prostitution, to be disliked."
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