"Nanjiang is not like Bai County. Because of Shisiniang, many women here have small businesses outside. If you want to go out for a walk, that's fine."
Xu Miaomiao said this, but Xu Xi's hand was still pulling her sleeve, as if he was afraid that Xu Miaomiao would abandon him. Seeing her like this, Xu Miaomiao just smiled slightly.
It seems that Xu Xi is still a little scared, but I hope she doesn't need to be too anxious to communicate with others more. I believe that one day she will be bolder.
"Waiter, two rooms please."
As soon as the silver notes were exchanged, Xu Miaomiao booked a room. She was afraid of missing the banquet, so she arrived two days early. Who knew that something like that would happen on the way? So she calculated the date and today was exactly the time when the banquet started.
"Xiao Xi, I have to attend a banquet tonight. You can stay in your room or go for a walk. If anything happens, come to the brothel to find me."
Looking at Xu Miaomiao's expression, Xu Xi reluctantly loosened Xu Miaomiao's sleeves and nodded heavily: "Okay."
Seeing Xu Xiruo being so well-behaved, Xu Miaomiao gently touched her head and then prepared to leave.
Today is Shisiniang's birthday party. She can't miss it and waste her husband's kindness. Holding the gift that she had prepared earlier, Xu Miaomiao headed towards the brothel.
Unlike Xu Miaomiao, who started from scratch, this famous Fourteenth Lady inherited her ancestors' property. At the beginning, she was the only one left in their family, and the side branches said that she was a woman and wanted to drive her out, saying that she was not worthy of inheriting the family business. However, she turned the tide and managed it all. She founded this brothel, took over the property, and managed these shops in an orderly manner. Naturally, the side branches did not dare to say anything.
If she could learn from Shisiniang today, it would definitely have a good effect on her own shop.
"Madam, please show me your invitation."
Xiao Si at the door smiled at Xu Miaomiao, bowed respectfully, and spoke.
Xu Miaomiao was stunned at this moment. Everything was fine, but if she met the bandits again, the invitation was in the bag, and she would not be able to find it in order to escape early.
"My dear, I did have an invitation, but something unexpected happened on the way, so I accidentally lost it. I wonder if you can be flexible."
"That won't do."
Xiao Si said decisively: "There are many people who love our Fourteenth Lady, but there are also many enemies. If you don't have an invitation, I'm afraid you can't go in."
Xu Miaomiao hesitated at the door for a moment. She came here just to learn from Lady Fourteen, but if she couldn't even get through the door, it would be difficult.
"Madam Xu, why are you here?"
A familiar voice suddenly came. Xu Miaomiao looked over and saw Lady Mudan walking in front, and Shaoyao was still holding the pipa and following behind Mudan. The two of them were coming towards this side.
Seeing that it was Xu Miaomiao, Shaoyao was delighted. She took a step closer to Xu Miaomiao, looked at her and said, "Madam Xu, so you are coming to Nanjiang too."
"Madam Peony, Madam Peony, nice to meet you again."
As soon as he saluted the two people in front of him, he saw Xiao Si immediately greet him: "Madam Mudan is here, please come in."
The person who was called did not answer, but looked at Xu Miaomiao: "You lost your invitation and can't get in."
This was not a question, but an affirmative sentence. Having her thoughts exposed, Xu Miaomiao touched her head awkwardly: "It is indeed as Madam Peony said, I lost my invitation. I came here to learn from Madam Fourteen, but I am afraid I can't get in. By the way, Madam Peony, please help me bring these silver coins to Lily."
Xu Miaomiao rummaged around and took out a purse and handed it to Shaoyao.
This was Lily's redemption money, so Shaoyao carefully kept it.
Xu Miaomiao was about to leave when someone behind her suddenly called her.
"Stop!" Mudan suddenly spoke up, looking at Xu Miaomiao and said, "This is for you."
He took an invitation and handed it over.
Seeing the thing handed over by Mudan, Xu Miaomiao's eyes lit up, but after thinking about it, she decided to refuse: "Forget it, if I take it, then Madam Mudan will not be able to enter."
"You think he'll let me in."
Mudan spoke in a cold tone, and Xiao Si beside her nodded immediately after hearing it: "Madam Mudan is our honored guest, how could we not let you in, Madam Mudan, please come in."
Xu Miaomiao was stunned for a moment, then slowly accepted the invitation handed over by Mudan: "Thank you, Madam Mudan."
I bowed and thanked the person in front of me, but he had already left and gone in.
Xu Miaomiao did not say much. After spending the past few days together, she had discovered that this Lady Mudan was cold on the outside but warm on the inside. She had stopped herself before because she was afraid that those young ladies would be deceived.
With the invitation, Xu Miaomiao walked in easily.
There was nothing to see from the outside of the brothel, but once inside, Xu Miaomiao was dumbfounded.
I originally thought that the brothel was no different from ordinary restaurants, but its unique style was eye-catching.
The brothel is divided into two floors, the second floor has some private rooms, and the first floor has three stages.
There was a large platform in the middle of the first floor, where a woman was brewing tea, and a pipa girl was sitting nearby.
The tables and chairs next to it are also different from those in other places. Some of them look like swings, with some colorful ribbons on them, adding a bit of Western style.
A woman was standing on the stairs on the second floor. Her long black hair was tied up and she was wearing a pink dress embroidered with peony patterns. When she saw Xu Miaomiao, her brows slightly frowned.
As soon as she came down, the woman was surrounded by a crowd.
"Fourteenth Lady, long time no see."
"Fourteenth Lady, have you seen the union of our two families?"
…
Everyone rushed forward and surrounded the woman, but she just waved her hand slightly and the crowd dispersed.
I saw Shisiniang slowly approaching Xu Miaomiao: "You are the one who came here to replace Xiaoye."
Little Leaf? I guess the Little Leaf she was referring to was Mr. Ye, but Xu Miaomiao had indeed not expected this title.
"Did he ask you to bring any message?"
"Indeed, there is." Xu Miaomiao nodded and spoke.
But when the woman opposite heard this, she suddenly spoke happily: "Really, what did he say."
"He said he wished Lady Fourteen a happy birthday. He couldn't come to personally celebrate Lady Fourteen's birthday this year, but he hoped that Lady Fourteen would be safe and healthy."
As he spoke, Xu Miaomiao took out the gift in his hand.
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