After a long while, Meiyu, who had recovered from her shock, gave Jiang Nuan a complicated look.
“Madam,” Yingying bowed gracefully to Jiang Nuan, “what is the value of this piece of music?”
"Do as you please." Since Jiang Nuan had sung the full version, she didn't plan to ask for much money.
It was only by chance that I encountered such a naturally alluring woman that this idea suddenly came to me.
Originally, she planned to teach people makeup to earn some extra money.
Later I realized that I was still too young and lacked the harsh realities of life!
Meiyu didn't need to go to such lengths herself.
Even if aesthetic standards differ, the makeup techniques of that era were not much worse than those of modern times.
Jiang Nuan thought Mei Yu's makeup was very charming.
Her eyebrows were dark and intricate, her eyes were full of affection, her nose was straight and delicate, and her lips were full. Every frown and smile was captivating.
Her mediocre makeup skills are probably not enough to make someone look this good.
Fortunately, she didn't show off, otherwise she would have embarrassed herself. Jiang Nuan couldn't help but feel relieved.
“Madam,” Meiyu’s captivating peach blossom eyes flickered, and she frowned as she spoke with difficulty, “This piece of music is priceless, but Meiyu is short of money and I am afraid I cannot meet your expectations.”
“It’s alright,” Jiang Nuan said, not caring about it. “This piece of music is very special. So far, you are the only one I’ve met who is suited to it. It’s a kind of fate.”
It wasn't her own property anyway, so she already felt quite uneasy using it. To use it for profit would be even more inappropriate.
Upon hearing this, Meiyu smiled slightly.
This kind of laughter is like fireworks at night, dazzling and shining, blooming directly in people's hearts.
“Madam is so righteous, but Meiyu cannot accept this shamelessly,” she said, bending her neck and taking off the white jade she wore around her neck. “This jade was left to me by my late father. It is warm, soft, and white, and is very nourishing to the body. Meiyu is willing to exchange this jade for the song.”
As she spoke, she placed the warm white jade into Jiang Nuan's palm.
"No need," Jiang Nuan quickly pushed it away as if throwing away a hot potato. "Miss Meiyu, please keep this jade carefully. The melody is a gift to you."
"What should we do?" Meiyu asked in surprise.
She never expected that this person, who kept insisting on doing business with her, would give her a piece of music for free.
"That's all," Jiang Nuan said, and then turned to leave. "If there's nothing else, this old woman will go first. I'm getting old, and my legs aren't very good."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Qing's lips twitched involuntarily.
Is this for real?
With a quick glance, she noticed that Jiang Nuan's breathing was even, her legs were steady, her spine was strong, and she could walk with a gust of wind.
How could she possibly admit that she had leg problems?
“Madam,” Meiyu pursed her lips and looked at Jiang Nuan earnestly, “Could you please tell me your name?”
"It was nothing, don't mention it," Jiang Nuan felt even more compelled to leave, "and never see you again."
A person with exceptional eloquence, measured demeanor, and impeccable manners is likely to be either wealthy or of high social standing.
Whatever the reason she fell into prostitution, it was not something a country woman like her could afford to offend.
If you're not destined to be a protagonist, don't dream of being one. Others might get a cheat code when they encounter someone like that, but for her, it's either about giving away the cheat code or dying directly.
Having finally been given a second chance at life, Jiang Nuan cherishes it more than anyone else.
After Jiang Nuan finished speaking, she left as if the wind was blowing and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"Qiuqing, what do you think of this person?" Meiyu leaned back in her chair, her eyes gleaming as she fell into deep thought.
The most ordinary action, yet inexplicably captivating.
After a long silence, Qiu Qing uttered three words, "Not simple!"
“But there was no malice.” Meiyu murmured softly.
Jiang Nuan hurried downstairs and rushed back to her seat. "Have you finished drinking? We should go home now."
"Alright," Xie Shi said, finally relieved to see Jiang Nuan return. "Mother, why did it take you so long to come back?"
Being unfamiliar with the county town, she was truly afraid something might happen.
"I played the role of a personal old lady for a while," Jiang Nuan poured herself a cup of tea, not wanting to dwell on it. "It's getting late, let's go home."
"Hmm~" After Xie Shi sweetly agreed, she asked in confusion, "Mother, what is a personal old lady?"
"You'll find out about that later."
“Fine,” Xie Shi said listlessly, hanging her head as she followed behind Jiang Nuan, sensing Jiang Nuan’s perfunctory attitude.
When the three returned, Huang Xiaosan had already finished work.
"Mother, Second Sister-in-law, Wife," Huang Xiaosan looked at the three people carrying loads of things in shock, and quickly ran over to help them. "You bought so many things, why didn't you let me carry them? Are you exhausted? Put the things down, you go inside and rest, I'll carry them."
"It's okay," Jiang Nuan said, feeling a surge of energy after hearing these comforting words. "I can carry another ten pounds or so."
"Mom, don't be a hero." Without saying a word, Huang Xiaosan pulled the things off Jiang Nuan and carried them back to the room.
After coming out, they went to pick up the things that Xie and Jin had left behind, making three trips before they finally carried all the things back to their room.
Huang Xiaosan's heart was bleeding as he moved the things.
He didn't know what those things wrapped in oil paper were, but he could see those bolts of cloth very clearly.
He did a rough calculation and found that it was already more than one tael of silver. Good heavens, all his assets didn't amount to that much.
He wanted to say something, but seeing the three people's satisfied smiles, he swallowed all his words.
Make money, make a lot of money!
As soon as she sat down, Jiang Nuan immediately called Huang Xiaosan over, "Son, how's your father-in-law's fundraising going?"
“Mother,” Huang Xiaosan said, both amused and exasperated, “it’s not easy to raise such a large sum of money, and we also need to keep some money in the brothel for working capital, so it won’t be quick.”
Five days is already the shortest possible time.
"This is not good," Jiang Nuan muttered to herself, her face showing annoyance. "It seems that selling vegetables is the only option."
"What's wrong?" Huang Xiaosan asked, completely bewildered. "Mother, what happened?"
“It’s nothing,” Jiang Nuan said sincerely, expressing her worries. “I always feel uneasy when I don’t have money.”
“Mother, it’s alright,” Xie Shi quickly took out her remaining copper coins. “I still have some here, you can use them first.”
“Mother,” Jin Shi untied the purse from her waist and glanced carefully at Jiang Nuan, “I have some here too, Mother, please use them first.”
“No need,” Jiang Nuan said with difficulty, refusing their sweet talk. “I don’t really need to spend money, you can keep it for yourselves.”
"Second sister-in-law, wife, keep your money for yourselves," Huang Xiaosan said righteously, then turned to look at Jiang Nuan ingratiatingly, "Mother, I have a few copper coins here for you to use."
"Cunning!" Xie glared at Huang Xiaosan with resentment, wishing she could kick his protruding buttocks a couple of times.
Jin pouted, looking at Huang Xiaosan's back with a very aggrieved expression.
What should I do if people keep sending me money? Jiang Nuan is really in a dilemma.
To accept it would be against my conscience; to refuse it would be painful.
"Don't fall into depravity, don ...," Jiang Nuan silently repeated three times in her heart, then firmly shook her head, "Keep it yourself, Mother doesn't need it."
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