Chapter 188 No need, thank you
Mu Jianjian gripped the Fire Fox Dagger tightly in her right hand, her wrist still numb from the shock, so she could only hold Shan Chuxue with one arm. "You...were looking for me?"
Does she know herself?
“You don’t need to be so nervous. I am the owner of this courtyard.” The woman stood there calmly after she withdrew her hand, as if the strange feeling from before had not appeared on her. “I just rescued her out of pity and wanted her to be my maid.”
Mu Jianjian tucked the Fire Fox Dagger behind her back, but the wariness in her eyes did not disappear.
“I also went to your fourth test yesterday, hoping to find someone to take on as a disciple. I didn’t expect that the person I was looking for was not in the chess test, but in the painting test. I missed him.”
The woman turned around and said, "If I wanted to, it would be easy for me to call someone to arrest you. Come with me."
Mu Jianjian knew there was no other way, so she followed behind the woman.
She recalled the feeling of the Fire Fox Dagger being knocked away, and guessed that the other party had at least a mid-grade magic weapon.
Following the woman through the courtyard to the attic, she didn't see a single person the whole way. After entering the room, she sat down at the table, not daring to put Shan Chuxue down from her arms.
Looking at the surroundings and combining it with what the other person had said earlier, Mu Jianjian easily deduced the woman's identity.
The most beautiful courtesan in the Red Chamber.
No wonder she's so stunningly beautiful.
“I have freshly drawn water in my room for washing up, and some other clothes,” the woman pointed to a spot. “It’s almost noon. After you’ve washed up, we can have lunch and have a good chat.”
This is the bloodstain she saw on the Fire Fox Dagger when she swung it.
Mu Jianjian did not refuse; since she was already there, she might as well make the best of it. However, Xue'er was still unconscious, and she was worried about leaving the little girl alone here.
"Xue'er must have fainted from exhaustion. Smelling some sandalwood will help." The woman noticed Mu Jianjian's predicament, picked up a twig from the incense burner beside her, and placed it on Shan Chuxue's nose. Sure enough, after a moment, the little girl slightly opened her eyes.
"Sister." The little girl called out to Mu Jianjian in a clear voice, then threw herself into her arms.
"She didn't make things difficult for you after bringing you here, did she?" Mu Jianjian wanted to prove that what the woman said was true.
"No, sister." Shan Chuxue replied obediently.
After hearing this, Mu Jianjian finally put her down and went to change her clothes with peace of mind.
Only after the girl's figure disappeared behind the door did Yun Rong turn her gaze to Shan Chuxue.
"I never thought that someone I've raised for so many years would still turn against me."
Although it was a narrative tone, Shan Chuxue heard a threat in it. She lowered her head and said, "Master, I didn't expect her to appear... so I went with her first. Please forgive me, Master."
"Do you think I didn't hear that sentence?" Yun Rong asked calmly.
But these words felt like a thousand pounds on Shan Chuxue's shoulders; she knew what the other person meant—
When she saw Mu Yuanyuan, her first words were to tell her to leave quickly.
“I don’t want to see this happen again,” Yun Rong said, looking at the maid who brought in food from the doorway. “After all, you know who saved you back then, right?”
"Yes," Shan Chuxue replied, never daring to look at the woman's face from beginning to end.
To outsiders, the most beautiful courtesan in the Red Chamber is cold and aloof, yet possesses a kind and compassionate heart. But only they know that her master is the most terrifying presence in the Red Chamber.
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Red Mansion Courtyard.
The old woman stood in front of the courtyard, scanning the many women in front of her. After they all read out their numbers, she realized that one person was missing.
"Where did the 520 people go?" the old woman asked sternly.
She's gone?
Zhuang Mei turned her head slightly and realized that the girl had disappeared. Recalling the girl's hurried appearance when they last met that morning, a guess arose in her mind.
Although Mu Yuanyuan is always carefree and doesn't take things to heart, she is never late, unless...
Could it be related to Shan Chuxue, who was arrested?
“Granny,” Zhuang Mei spoke up in the silence of the courtyard, “she just told me that her stomach was upset, she probably went to the outhouse.”
——
When Mu Jianjian came out after washing up, all sorts of food had already been laid out on the table. She couldn't wait to sit down and eat, but she had to pretend otherwise.
"Please." Yun Rong extended a hand toward the seat opposite her.
"Okay, Xue'er, come along too." Mu Jianjian took Shan Chuxue's hand and led her to another spot.
After the three of them were seated, they began to eat slowly and deliberately.
The dishes and soup were exquisite and delicious. Of the three, Mu Jianjian ate the most. After finishing, she touched her bulging belly with her left hand under the table and sighed with emotion.
"I am Yun Rong. You should have already guessed that I am the most beautiful courtesan here," Yun Rong said, gesturing for a maid to take away the remaining food before getting straight to the point, "Would you like to become my apprentice?"
This was completely baffling to Mu Jianjian. "Why?"
She was just one of so many newcomers, so why was she chosen at first glance?
“Because you are very beautiful and have a good temperament,” Yun Rong’s lips curved into an almost imperceptible smile, “I noticed your information when I first started recording the case.”
Her gaze fell on the girl's hesitant expression, but she was already determined to win.
Once someone falls into a quagmire, they would not give up such an opportunity.
"No need, thank you," Mu Jianjian finally looked up and spoke.
She refused?
Dan Chuxue wished she could agree for her; what good would it do to anger this person?
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