The Actor (Part 1)
Sunlight refracted through the gilded wheels of the carriage.
"Wow, it's so sparkly."
Qu Linghan put his hand in front of his eyes to block the strong light reflected from them.
Before this, the most luxurious carriage Qu Linghan had ever seen was Pei Wuyang's. Although luxurious,
It's understated luxury, but it has a lot of cultural depth.
As for this, Qu Linghan muttered to himself.
It's more like Cui Hongju...
Just then, a graceful and elegant old lady stepped down from the carriage.
As she walked, the gold and silver jewelry on her body jingled like bells.
He was accompanied by a strong-looking guard.
Qu Linghan subconsciously took a step back and walked behind his servant.
The man who resembled a bodyguard walked behind the old lady as Qu Linghan retreated.
Only then did Qu Linghan dare to whisper in his ear.
"I have a feeling that they don't have good intentions."
The waiter beside him nodded slightly in agreement.
"Boss, I'm a little scared too..."
Okay, okay, looks like the store will need to hire a strong man next time.
"Shopkeeper, shopkeeper, what are you thinking about?"
Before anyone knew it, the elegant and dignified old lady had already walked up to Qu Linghan.
A hand waved in front of Qu Linghan.
This brought Qu Linghan back to her senses.
"Oh, I'm sorry."
“It’s alright, Miss Qu. My husband’s surname is Wang, you can call me Madam Wang.”
Sigh, she took her husband's surname. After a brief sigh, Qu Linghan suddenly felt a little confused.
"Does Madam Wang know me?"
Although the woman in front of me was somewhat aged, her inherent elegance had not diminished in the slightest.
"Naturally, Miss Qu is famous throughout the capital."
"Haha, Madam Wang, you flatter me. Madam Wang, you've come today?"
“You see, the moment I saw you, I felt like we were old friends. We’ve only been chatting for a few minutes, and I almost forgot the real reason I came here.”
Qu Linghan was still thinking about how to respond in a way that would make her seem more worldly-wise.
Madam Wang then instructed her guards to go to the carriage and bring over a box containing something of unknown origin.
It just looks a bit heavy.
The bronze-colored box had a large, gilded padlock hanging on it.
She was slowly lifted and placed in front of Qu Linghan.
It has a mysterious feel, but also a bit of a sense of oppression.
Qu Linghan pointed to the box.
"Madam Wang, what is this?"
She didn't say anything.
He leaned forward slightly and moved to the side of the box.
Every move he made was perfectly executed.
However, her subsequent actions startled Qu Linghan.
She slowly opened the bronze-colored box, the moment she spoke.
A few rays of light, as pure as moonlight, shone into Qu Linghan's eyes.
She had to cover her eyes with her hands again.
"Madam Wang, what's going on?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the box was completely opened.
A box of silver ingots.
"Oh my god, I can't accept this."
"Madam Wang, please take it away quickly."
Qu Linghan was so frightened that her face turned pale.
He waved his hand hastily, and even tried to leave.
Madam Wang grabbed her wrist.
"Miss Qu, I'm begging you."
She made a move as if to kneel down.
Qu Linghan immediately helped her up.
"Tell me, what are you doing?"
Can't we talk this out properly instead of throwing so many silver ingots at us?
It's scary.
"Young lady, please make a dress for my daughter-in-law."
Qu Linghan could see that Madam Wang's tears were glistening.
She had never seen a mother-in-law who doted on her daughter-in-law so much before.
Qu Linghan gripped Madam Wang's hands tightly.
“Madam Wang, I can certainly make a suitable outfit for your daughter-in-law.”
"But what about your daughter-in-law? Or do you have her measurements?"
Madam Wang suddenly choked up.
"Every family has its own problems. My family..."
Madam Wang was speaking with great emotion, and was about to say something.
The bodyguard beside him suddenly coughed twice.
Madam Wang then wiped away her tears with her sleeve.
“Miss Qu, as you know, family scandals should not be aired in public.”
"Would it be convenient for you to come to my house to have your clothes made?"
The scene fell silent for a moment.
"This... Madam Wang, I am just an outsider,"
Qu Linghan didn't know what to say for a moment.
After all, she had never expanded into this kind of business before.
"Young lady, please help me."
Madam Wang's face did indeed appear sincere.
Qu Linghan began to doubt himself.
She even felt that she shouldn't doubt such a good mother-in-law.
"Oh well."
"But I can't accept this money."
There are too many.
Although she loves money.
But a gentleman loves wealth, but he acquires it in a proper way.
Her conscience told her.
We can't accept this money.
Madam Wang was still pushing and shoving.
"Miss Qu, please accept it."
"No, Madam Wang. If you continue like this, I really won't do it."
Madam Wang hurriedly instructed her guards to carry the box back to the carriage.
He immediately faced Qu Linghan.
"Miss Qu, I underestimated you."
He overestimated himself.
…
After Qu Linghan, Lu Shuyu, and the shop assistants had finished greeting everyone, Qu Linghan and Lu Shuyu were ready to go.
He then boarded Madam Wang's carriage.
The carriage was filled with a faint scent of incense and had soft cushions.
This was the first time Qu Linghan had ever felt that riding in a carriage could be so comfortable.
Even if I used to ride in Pei Wuyang's carriage.
It also feels quite like a hard sleeper on a train.
This time, it was as if she had found the sofa in her 21st-century home that could completely envelop her.
Only two words can describe it.
That is "comfort"!
Qu Linghan was still enjoying himself when the carriage suddenly came to a slow stop.
Qu Linghan looked at Madam Wang across from him.
A glance was exchanged.
"Have we arrived?"
Madam Wang nodded.
Several doormen then came to greet Madam Wang and Qu Linghan.
He had just stepped off the carriage.
Qu Linghan looked up and saw a magnificent plaque inscribed with the words "Prince's Mansion".
There are so many rich people in Guishu City.
This is yet another long-standing family lineage.
"Miss Qu, please come with me."
"good."
After saying this, Qu Linghan followed Madam Wang through the gate of the mansion.
It was probably because Madam Wang treated him well that the maids and servants passing by would stop to greet Qu Linghan.
Since they weren't at the Bai residence, Qu Linghan felt a little embarrassed.
However, the luxuriousness of the Prince's mansion did not give Qu Linghan any time to stop and allow Madam Wang to intervene.
From the vermilion-lacquered gate with copper rings hanging at the entrance, to the winding bluestone slabs that cover most of the courtyard, to the Taihu stones piled up like mountains on both sides, and the lake with flowing water.
Carved railings surround the giant rock in the courtyard, and flowing water encircles it.
Crystal chandeliers were placed one after another.
I imagine it will be spectacular at night.
Qu Linghan felt that if she were left on this day...
She could write an even longer piece, "From the Hundred-Herb Garden to the Three-Flavor Study".
No, it should be "The Rhapsody on the Epang Palace".
After all, "suffering" is the breeding ground for literature.
Alright, alright, so what if there's one more rich person in the world?
Qu Linghan was still admiring the view when they arrived at an even more luxurious-looking room.
Even when he was about ten meters away, Qu Linghan could smell the incense coming from inside the room.
Fierce, yet gentle.
Even as he got closer to the house, Qu Linghan didn't notice the fragrance growing stronger.
On the contrary, the richness and the crispness grow together.
It gives people a feeling of being refreshed and relaxed.
Qu Linghan took a deep breath.
"Wow, it smells so good."
Suddenly, they bumped into Madam Wang, who had stopped.
"Huh? Is this it?"
Madam Wang suddenly took a deep breath.
"Miss Qu, this is it. Please follow me."
After saying that, she walked straight to the front door of the house.
This is a very exquisite gate, made of mahogany with fine grain.
The flowers and birds carved by the carpenter on the door panel are lifelike.
The lintel is even carved with stained glass, which is not common in the Central Plains and sparkles in the sunlight.
"Knock knock knock".
It was Madam Wang knocking on the door.
"Zhengchu, it's me."
There seemed to be footsteps coming from the doorway.
And an impatient sigh.
The door opened, probably because the wooden door was very heavy.
Qu Linghan could hear the hissing sound of the wooden planks rubbing against the ground.
Why? The atmosphere has become inexplicably strange.
The door opened completely, but it was a man who looked like a servant who opened it.
Qu Linghan was completely bewildered; what was going on...?
He turned to look at Madam Wang, but she remained calm.
I suppose I've gotten used to it by now.
Noticing Qu Linghan's gaze, Madam Wang gave her a smile.
He gestured for her to continue walking inside.
The three of them turned several corners from the main hall to the side room.
It took about five minutes.
…
The aroma gradually intensified, long since losing its original crispness.
Instead, it gives people a feeling of wanting to vomit.
The house's structure was not as simple as it appeared from the outside, and Qu Linghan truly regretted it.
However, at this moment she was like a sheep on an oven.
Even if you have the thought of escaping all over your mind, it's no use.
Alright, alright, let's just play it by ear.
"Why are you here again!"
A roar shattered Qu Linghan's thoughts.
Before he could react, a ceramic cup flew towards Qu Linghan.
"careful."
Madam Wang shielded Qu Linghan behind her.
However, his clothes were torn by a piece of glass.
Qu Linghan pulled Madam Wang's hand in front of her.
"let me see."
Madam Wang, however, remained calm.
"It's alright."
Fortunately, the winter clothes were thick and protected me from the flying ceramic shards.
The winter clothes were torn, but Madam Wang's arm only suffered a minor cut.
Qu Linghan really wanted to slap the man in front of her.
Unfortunately, this was someone else's home, and she didn't understand the situation.
Nothing is convenient.
"Husband, why are you angry again?"
A soft and gentle voice reached Qu Linghan's ears.
Where did it come from?
Wait, husband?
Could this be the daughter-in-law that Madam Wang was talking about?
"Good Ya'er, come here and sit next to your husband."
Just as Ya'er was about to walk toward the man, Madam Wang suddenly coughed.
“My son, I’ve come this time to have a tailor make a dress for you.”
Madam Wang casually pushed Qu Linghan in front of her son.
"Look, she is Qu Linghan, the owner of the recently popular Lanxu Pavilion."
“Miss Linghan, this is my son, Wang Zhengchu. This is Ya’er.”
Madam Wang kept introducing the characters to Qu Linghan and Wang Zhengchu.
However, he didn't seem to care much.
"I asked you, what are you doing here?"
Wang Zhengchu's words were laced with anger.
To be honest, Qu Linghan was somewhat afraid.
This doesn't look like a normal person at all.
"You killed my father, and now you want to kill me too?"
? !
Qu Linghan seemed to have heard something he shouldn't have.
Oh no, I hope she won't be silenced.
She hasn't spent all her money yet...
If Lu Shuyu had known she had taken that box of silver, she would have definitely given it to Bai Hui.
It's not like you'd die and go to another world only to be chased by the King of Hell a hundred years later to collect a debt...
Home, I want to go home.
Qu Linghan covered his ears with both hands.
"I didn't hear anything."
Madam Wang grabbed Qu Linghan's hand and moved closer to Wang Zhengchu.
"My son, how could your mother ever harm you?"
"Mother just wants to make Ya'er a set of clothes so that she can serve you wholeheartedly."
After saying that, Madam Wang gave the girl named Ya'er a wink.
Qu Linghan had just arrived and was unaware of their grudges and all the complicated matters between them.
However, even with her extremely low sensitivity, she could still sense the subtle atmosphere...
"Yes, my husband, Ya'er hasn't had any new clothes in a long time."
"snort!"
"You're lying through your teeth! How many clothes does I buy for you every month? Go see what your brothers and sisters back in that cold cave are wearing!"
"Don't be shameless!"
After saying that, Ya'er knelt down limply and leaned against Wang Zhengchu's thigh.
"Sir, do you know what the best clothes for a woman are?"
Qu Linghan truly felt that some women were born made of water, like Ya'er with her perfect curves and alluring voice.
Qu Linghan was almost...
Wait, no, she hasn't figured out whether Ya'er is a good person or not.
Wang Zhengchu didn't seem to appreciate it and abruptly swayed his clothes.
"Hmph, don't try any of your seductive tricks on me now!!!"
Wang Zhengchu's voice was so loud it could shake the roof off.
Qu Linghan was truly afraid of him.
However, Ya'er still clung tightly to Wang Zhengchu's leg.
Her soft voice carried a gentle sob.
"My lord, Ya'er just wants a new dress."
"You're not even willing to give this to Ya'er?"
"Then I might as well just smash my head against the wall and die."
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhengchu immediately panicked and bent down to help Ya'er up.
"Oh my dear little miss, are you really that serious? It's just a piece of clothing. What can't I give you?"
"No, I want the clothes she made."
Ya'er pointed at Qu Linghan.
"Huh? Me?"
OK.
"Young Master Wang, I will definitely do my best to make a beautiful dress that fits Ya'er well."
Qu Linghan was extremely respectful; she felt like a real estate agent at that moment…
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zhengchu put his hands behind his back and strode towards Qu Linghan.
"What's your name...?"
"Qu Linghan".
"Oh right, you're the owner of the recently popular Lanxu Pavilion?"
"It is I."
"Alright, then make a nice outfit for my Ya'er. Money is no object."
Okay, okay, rich people are really arrogant.
Money is not a problem...
——
Qu Linghan looked at Madam Wang, but her face did not show much expression.
However, he still greeted Qu Linghan and Ya'er.
They went to another room.
"Oh, Miss Qu, there are tools I've prepared in the room."
"Ruler, silk, scissors,..."
"If you have any other needs, feel free to ask me to do them."
Qu Linghan felt that Madam Wang still wanted to say something.
But since she's stopped, I'll just agree.
"Okay, I understand."
…
Qu Linghan and Ya'er went to another room, which was not as luxurious as Wang Zhengchu's.
However, it has everything it should have.
Two servants were standing at the door as usual.
After Qu Linghan and Ya'er entered the house, Ya'er changed her appearance.
"Ugh, I'm exhausted. I have to serve that bastard every day."
"I'm so angry!"
Qu Linghan: "?"
What does this mean?
never mind,
"Miss Ya'er, come over here and let me take your measurements."
"good."
But I just pulled down her sleeve.
Qu Linghan couldn't help but speak up.
"ah!"
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