Green Smoke's attitude was clear; she consistently tried to win over An Yuan'er to express her sincerity.
Having spent years navigating the treacherous world of prostitution, Green Smoke possessed extraordinary cunning and abilities, and An Yuan'er dared not let her guard down: "Why did you help me? The other girls dare not say, which shows that the person spreading rumors behind the scenes is no ordinary person, and could even be said to have an extraordinary relationship with Sheng Miao Courtyard."
There was a hint of disdain in Green Smoke's eyes: "What happens to Shengmiao Courtyard is no longer my concern. Green Smoke is already twenty-eight years old, her beauty has faded, and her patrons are gone. Green Smoke only wishes to find a new way out for herself. After meeting Miss An today, Green Smoke knows that Miss An is my opportunity."
An Yuan'er thought about it and decided that whether or not she believed in the green smoke was indeed up to her.
Believing her is somewhat dangerous; in case it's a trap, there could be danger. But if you don't believe her, you'll miss the best chance to get close to the truth.
An Yuan'er didn't hesitate for long; she was always someone who entrusted her fate to her own hands.
"Alright! I'll trust you this once. Let's work together."
Green Smoke looked at An Yuan'er with a hint of appreciation. The woman in front of her was not old, but her courage and boldness were extraordinary.
She didn't really have high hopes when she offered to cooperate with her; she was just taking a gamble, but she won.
"Green Smoke will not let Miss An down. The person spreading rumors behind this is also the person Green Smoke hates the most. Miss An and I share the same goal on this point."
Who exactly is that person?
Green Smoke said with certainty, "The new courtesan of Shengmiao Hall is Pearl. This girl came to Shengmiao Hall a few years ago. Although she is a girl in the courtyard, she is protected by a mysterious person. She usually only receives guests who are high-ranking officials and nobles. She usually wears a veil, and even the girls in the courtyard have rarely seen her true face."
"I don't know her at all, so why is she spreading rumors about me?" This was something An Yuan'er couldn't understand.
"We don't know anything about the green smoke. All we know is that the Pearl Girl hates the young ladies of wealthy families the most. She often says that rich young ladies are nothing special. Sooner or later, she will get everything she wants."
"This Pearl girl certainly has high aspirations," An Yuan'er remarked.
"No, it's because Green Smoke and this Pearl girl have a conflict because Green Smoke was a noble lady before her family fell on hard times. After Pearl found out, she ridiculed me a lot. She has exploited me for many years, and I really don't want to continue to put up with her."
An Yuan'er thought for a moment and became curious about the identity of the Pearl Girl.
"You said she wore a veil? Have you ever seen Pearl Girl's true face?"
Green Smoke shook her head: "I've never seen her. But Pearl has a subordinate named Erniu. The two are from the same village. I once overheard Erniu calling Pearl 'Miss Yan,' which must have been her former surname?"
An Yuan'er thought for a while, but couldn't find any connection between the surname and her.
It was at this moment that they both returned.
He flashed to An Yuan'er's side and said, "Young master, I found something strange about the first room on the east side. We observed that the waiter who spread the rumors and the young scholar who wrote the book had both been in that room."
Green Smoke suddenly spoke up: "That room is Pearl's room. Because of her special status, her mother allowed her to have a room to herself."
It seems that to understand all of this, we need to uncover the identity of the Pearl Girl.
“Miss Green Smoke, you can handle the girls outside the door for now. I will reward you handsomely once it is done.”
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