The Jin family is large and powerful; I don't believe Yi Manlou will disregard anything.
Upon hearing this, the madam rubbed her eyes in disbelief and said sarcastically, "What do you take the top courtesan for? She charges at least a thousand taels of silver just for attending a banquet. You think you can have something like this for eight hundred taels? You're dreaming in broad daylight!"
Master Jin was already quite clueless, but his son is even more clueless than his father.
None of the men in this family are any good.
Thinking of this, the madam did not hesitate and waved her hand, and immediately a dozen thugs came in.
"You guys, escort Young Master Jin out. Remember, be quick about it."
"You dare!" Young Master Jin puffed out his chest, glaring angrily at the madam like a fighting rooster. "If you dare lay a finger on me, I'll make sure Yi Man Lou can't stay in Ping'an County!"
"Don't listen to his nonsense, just attack!" The madam, confident and fearless, was exceptionally domineering.
Upon hearing this, the thugs didn't hesitate any longer; they grabbed the person and threw him out the door.
After handling the matter, the madam smiled and said to Meiyu, "Don't worry, my dear daughter, I will never let these stinky men take advantage of you in the slightest."
Trying to get a bargain for just ten or twenty thousand taels? Bah!
The madam's contempt for Jin Yu reached a new level.
"Thank you for your kindness, Mother."
After saying this, Meiyu left directly.
The madam looked at Meiyu's retreating figure with a smile, "Go on, go on, get some rest, you might have to see guests this afternoon."
Meiyu was someone she had personally trained, and she was also her most satisfying creation.
She has a beautiful appearance, high qualifications, and is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, dancing, and singing. She also has a charming and seductive quality.
She felt that no man could resist being tempted.
What pleased her most was Meiyu's sensibility; she always knew what she could and couldn't do.
After Meiyu returned, Qiuqing, who had been holding back for a long time, complained angrily, "What kind of trash is this? Trying to take advantage of a mere eight hundred taels? Who does she think she is insulting?"
"Don't get angry, it's not worth it," Meiyu shook her head. "There are all kinds of birds in a big forest. He's just a spoiled brat, don't take him to heart."
This kind of person may seem arrogant, but he has no real ability. He might even have pieced together the 800 taels of silver he received as a bribe. He's not worth worrying about.
"I'm so angry! Miss only has a short time to have some peace and quiet in the morning, and then this happens."
"Don't be angry," Meiyu lowered her eyes, "Since you've eaten this dinner, you have to get used to it. Complaining is useless."
She felt helpless.
After ten years of wandering in the world of prostitution, Qiu Qing still cannot accept it, and subconsciously compares everything to the past.
Little did they know that from the day they stepped into Yimanlou, they could never go back to the past.
“This servant knows all this,” Qiu Qing said, lowering her head, “but I feel a little heartbroken.”
"It's nothing, I can handle it, don't worry."
After speaking, Meiyu felt a little tired and lay down on the chaise lounge next to her.
Seeing this, Qiu Qing took a shawl, gently draped it over her body, and then quietly retreated.
As soon as she stepped out of the room, she saw the madam smiling like a flower, and immediately frowned. "Mama, what is it now?"
"Great news! Quickly call your young lady out, something amazing has just happened!"
"My daughter has just lain down. If Mom needs anything, just tell me."
“What’s the use of telling you?” The madam glanced at Qiu Qing. “She specifically asked to see Mei Yu.”
"Why are we meeting guests again?" Qiu Qing frowned. "Didn't we just see one off?"
And it caused such an unpleasant situation!
Qiu Qing was really angry because she shouldn't have received guests in the morning, but the madam kept breaking the rules and became increasingly demanding.
Once again, I felt that I should have stopped my young lady from going out in the first place.
"Another one has arrived," the madam laughed heartily. "I don't know what kind of day it is today, but one sucker after another is coming in. We just got rid of one, and before we've even had a cup of tea, another one has arrived."
To earn a thousand taels of silver just by talking for a short while, I really don't know where this god came from!
Thinking of the silver notes in her bosom, the madam couldn't help but push away Qiu Qing, who was blocking her way, "Get out of my way, I want to talk to Mei Yu."
Compared to Meiyu's tactfulness, Qiuqing's brashness and arrogance are particularly unlikable.
If it weren't for Meiyu's constant protection, she would have replaced the person long ago.
He was ambitious but unlucky, and even after ending up in a brothel, he refused to accept his fate. If it weren't for Meiyu watching over him, he would have been locked in the woodshed and taught a lesson long ago.
Qiu Qing didn't expect the madam to make a move so directly. She stumbled and leaned against the door panel next to her. By the time she got up, the madam had already gone inside.
Immediately, he clenched his fist and followed.
"Meiyu, my good daughter," the madam forced a kind smile, "Wake up, get up and greet the guests. This time the guests are generous and not as impatient as the Jin family boy. It's a rare treat to meet such a person."
It's practically like they're delivering money to your door!
Madams always have a soft spot for generous customers, especially those who don't cause trouble and follow the rules.
"Hmm?" Meiyu opened her eyes and slowly sat up. "Who is it?"
“He looks unfamiliar; he’s not from Ping’an County,” the madam shook her head. “He must be an outsider who came here out of nowhere.”
"I'm tired and don't want to see any guests. Mom, please cancel the appointment for me."
“Good daughter, that’s a thousand taels of silver. All you need to do is meet and talk for a while. It’s a huge windfall. Don’t be foolish.”
After thinking for a moment, the madam added, "This guest is generous, young, and has an air of nobility. He might be a young master who's out for a stroll. Don't let such a good opportunity slip away."
Looking at Meiyu, who was still unwilling, the madam felt a little jealous.
Young people these days are so naive. If you get even the slightest connection with someone like this, you'll have someone to rely on for the rest of your life. You'll never have to worry about food, drink, or clothing again. It's a thousand times better than selling your smile in a brothel.
Although she thought this way, the madam would not say it aloud.
Meiyu is the head maid of Yimanlou. If she really runs away with someone, there won't even be time to cry.
"I still don't want to see her. Mom, please cancel it for me."
“How can this be?” the madam said sternly. “This guest specifically asked to see you. He won’t give up until he sees you. It’s bound to happen sooner or later, so why drag it out?”
“Every guest who comes to Laiyi Manlou says the same thing,” Meiyu said dismissively. “Mom, I’m so tired and want to rest for a while. Just push it away for me.”
"Meiyu, won't you reconsider?"
When she said this, the madam's eyes were full of warning.
“I don’t want to,” Meiyu opened her eyes and stared straight at the madam. “Mama, leave room for maneuver in your actions so you can meet again in the future. I will respect you, but I will not let you take advantage of me!”
"What are you saying? I'm only doing this for your own good," the madam sneered. "If you don't want to see me, I'll just go back."
After saying this, the madam turned and left.
Seeing the madam's pale face, Qiu Qing covered her mouth and laughed gleefully, "Miss should have done this a long time ago, otherwise Madam would have thought we were easy targets."
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