Just then, a large group of people walked in.
"Sis, come sit here."
A woman helped a woman in a blue theatrical costume to sit down, and then took the only fan in the dressing room and blew it on the woman.
"You guys, come here quickly and touch up Shuya's makeup. The next scene is about to start, so be quick."
Unfortunately, Shuya was the highest-ranking member of the cast and the female lead. The makeup artists had no choice but to put aside their work and focus on "serving" the female lead.
Seeing this, Lili's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
Compared to her domineering older sister, Liang Mengshi's little actions are actually quite cute.
Shuya lay comfortably in the chair, playing on her phone while enjoying the breeze from the fan.
Until he left, this person didn't say thank you to the makeup artists around him. His manners are truly beyond words.
Seeing this situation, Luo Jiu sighed. She figured that as a nobody, she probably wouldn't get a makeup artist, so she simply picked up the brushes on the table herself.
"Who was that person just now?" Luo Jiu asked curiously. He was dressed in the most elegant and modest Hanfu, yet he did something so rude; it was truly an eye-opener.
Lili pouted. See? My older sister doesn't even know you. You're not famous enough to look down on people. What's with the arrogance?
"She's the female lead in the film, Shuya."
"She's acted in several youth campus dramas and earned the title of 'Nation's First Love.' With this kind of quality, I really don't know how she became famous."
At this point, Li Li suddenly remembered something and pouted, "I heard that she has connections and is throwing tons of resources at her to get the role. In my opinion, her acting skills might not even be as good as Sister Luo's."
Upon hearing this, Luo Jiu unconsciously raised an eyebrow.
The woman in the mirror had captivating, almond-shaped eyes, a half-smile playing on her lips. Her pupils, like black glass, shimmered, and the beauty mark beneath her eye added to her allure. A hint of disdain and provocation lingered in the slight upturn of her lips.
She was lightly brushing her eyebrows with eyebrow powder, creating slender, willow-leaf-shaped brows in her hands. This is probably what it means to have a charming smile and beautiful eyes.
Seeing this, Lili felt as if her heart had been shot again. "What do you mean she can't compare? She can't compare at all. How could someone like her be worthy of such a stunning beauty as my sister?"
Luo Jiu smiled upon hearing this. A beautiful woman's smile is naturally full of charm.
"Wipe it off, you're drooling."
Lili was a little surprised. She touched her mouth and found that there was no water stain. Just as she was about to question him, she realized that Luo Jiu had already walked away.
Throughout history, people's aesthetic tastes have constantly evolved. But the color red often evokes an indescribable emotion.
The moment Luo Jiu appeared on camera in her red dress, everyone was captivated by her figure.
Yueqin was bought from human traffickers by a madam. She was valued from a young age and given special attention and training to become the next courtesan.
Today is Yueqin's coming-of-age ceremony, and also the day she receives her first client.
Dressed in red, she leaped from the air, holding a ribbon. Her slender waist swayed in mid-air, displaying incredible suppleness.
The moon lute fell to the ground, dancing to the music. Her red gauze dress revealed her slender, fair skin, and her long hair fluttered with her movements. She was like a bewitching enchantress, captivating all who looked at her.
She was barefoot, with small bells tied to her feet, and on the stage, she made soft, seductive sounds in time with the music.
Yueqin looked down at the men below the stage who were cheering and applauding for her, and a hint of disdain and disgust flashed in her eyes.
But in the blink of an eye, her eyes were still full of smiles, making the men in the audience even more eager to be with her.
Luo Jiu seemed to have transformed into a famous courtesan, every smile and gesture exuding elegance. Even a single glance from her was captivating.
The director stared intently at Luo Jiu's performance. Having witnessed Luo Jiu's portrayal of the young Yueqin yesterday, he now had even greater appreciation and anticipation for the now-grown-up Yueqin.
This time, we've really struck gold.
By this time, Yueqin had been trained as a secret agent for the Dark Pavilion, and the entire Chunxiang Pavilion was under her control. She looked down on the good-for-nothing playboys below, who only knew how to eat, drink, and be merry.
A few days ago, Yueqin received a secret order to assassinate someone. Today is the perfect opportunity.
Everything was proceeding according to Yueqin's plan, but an unexpected incident occurred at the end.
"One thousand taels the first time, one thousand taels the second time."
The madam on stage laughed heartily and continued to drive up the price, "Is there any gentleman offering a higher price? If not, Yueqin will not belong to you tonight."
"Two thousand taels."
A voice came from the second-floor pavilion, spoken by a young man dressed in white. His eyes were fixed on Yueqin, showing neither fervor nor affection.
Upon hearing the voice, Yueqin suddenly looked up, her beautiful eyes meeting the man's gaze.
She recognized the man. He was the one who had saved her life in the grove.
"Two thousand taels. Is there a higher price?"
After a two-second wait, the madam made the final decision, "Young master has excellent taste; the Yueqin is yours tonight."
Yueqin hesitated for two seconds before following. She could have canceled the auction, but for some reason…
She stood in front of her door, her heart pounding wildly. Coincidentally, the last time she felt this way was after seeing him.
"Yueqin, why aren't you going in? You've kept the guests waiting."
Yueqin then composed herself, put on a mask, and with every smile and frown, she transformed back into Yueqin, the top courtesan of Chunxiang Pavilion.
The man didn't say anything when she came in. He just sat on the tatami mat, pouring wine into his mouth one cup after another.
"Is the young master in a bad mood today?"
When Yueqin asked him, she met the man's troubled and agitated eyes, and felt a little puzzled.
"How about the Yueqin plays a piece for the prince to relieve his boredom?"
Yueqin didn't expect a man to answer. She sat down in front of the guqin, and soft, soothing music flowed from her fingertips. The music seemed to have a magical power, able to soothe the troubles in one's heart and gradually bring peace to one's mood.
The song ended. The man's gaze softened as he looked at the moon lute, seemingly surprised that such a talented woman could be found in a brothel.
"Young master, it's late." Yueqin subtly hinted, feeling that giving him her first time might be a good choice.
"Oh, right." With that, the man stood up, picked up the sword on the table, and said, "Then you should rest well and won't disturb you any longer, young lady."
Yueqin was somewhat confused. This person had sold her a night for a fortune, could it be just to hear her play a tune?
"Could it be that young master dislikes me...?"
Before Yueqin could finish speaking, she heard a commotion outside the door.
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