Qingluo can rest assured now. With the scars covering her face and Hongzhou's excellent zither skills, no one should notice and cause any trouble.
But Qingluo didn't know what Hongzhou planned to do after infiltrating Juxian Pavilion, or whether they could escape smoothly. After all, she had brought him here, and if something happened to Hongzhou, she certainly wouldn't be able to escape either.
With a hint of worry in her eyes, Qingluo and Hongzhou were also pondering how to proceed with their plan. The ship sailed further and further away, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the island. Juxian Pavilion appeared before them. Before entering Juxian Pavilion, they had to cross a bridge. Although it was not their first time visiting Juxian Pavilion, the servants were still amazed by its ingenious design.
Although the scars concealed his injuries, for safety's sake, Hongzhou lowered his head slightly and followed the brothel's courtesans onto the bridge. As soon as they stepped off the bridge, a manager-like person came forward to greet them, thanking Qingluo and her group for their hard work. He then led them to a room on the second floor of Juxian Pavilion, a room that was exquisitely decorated.
Hongzhou had just glanced at this floor with Young Master He a few days ago, but he hadn't looked at it carefully. Now he was surprised to find that there were many rooms here, and it was easy to get lost if you weren't familiar with them.
After everyone entered the room and took their seats, the steward said politely to Qingluo, "Young Master will be entertaining guests later, so please ask Miss Qingluo to prepare something in advance. Please forgive any shortcomings."
Qingluo said to the butler, "No need for you to trouble yourself, I have already prepared a new dance to entertain the young master."
The manager, being sensible, said no more, only smiled at Qingluo a few times, but his eyes lingered on her for a long time before leaving.
Qingluo knew exactly what that look meant, so she couldn't help but spit on his back, "You toad trying to eat my flesh!"
Hongzhou noticed the steward's ill-intentioned gaze, and upon hearing Qingluo's words, he almost burst out laughing. He thought to himself that Qingluo's personality was indeed quite fiery. Luckily, he had never looked at her like that before.
Since Qingluo and her group entered the room, they had been waiting there for a full half hour. During this time, there had been no movement from the He family, as if they had been forgotten about them, except for the continuous supply of tea and pastries. Just when Qingluo was getting impatient, the steward finally returned.
The steward approached Qingluo, bowed, and said to her, "Get ready, our distinguished guest has arrived. Please welcome Qingluo to the stage."
"Butler, may I ask if Qingluo could bring two musicians to accompany us? It would show respect for our distinguished guest." Qingluo nodded and smiled to indicate that she was ready, then asked the butler if she could bring two musicians so that Hongzhou would have a chance to observe Young Master He. As she spoke, she glanced behind her at the two musicians.
“Miss Qingluo is also a distinguished guest. Since it is Miss Qingluo’s request, we should grant it.” The steward followed Qingluo’s gaze and, finding no problem, agreed without hesitation.
"Thank you, Steward. Please lead the way." Qingluo was secretly pleased. Things had gone smoothly so far; now it was time to see what would happen next.
"Miss Qingluo, this way please." The butler led the way, waving to indicate which way Qingluo should go.
Qingluo turned around and gestured for Hongzhou to follow, then went out with the butler to prepare for her new dance performance on stage.
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