Chapter 358: Wei Xingshou

"Clang~"

In the compartment assigned by Pan Lou for the eight young ladies to dress up,

Watching Yunniang, whose chest was heaving violently, kicked the dressing copper basin brought by the small maid to the side with one foot:

"Get out!"

The small maid, whose clothes were half-wet, picked up the copper basin hurriedly and retreated to the side.

Watching Yunniang walked a few more steps in the room while panting, and asked the small maid on the side:

"You tell me! What kind of thing is this vixen Fang Niang! What kind of cheap tricks did she use to hook up with the Chai family! Why did she get so many rewards!!"

The small maid lowered her head, holding the copper basin in her hand, and muttered: "Slave, slave doesn't know!"

Watching Yunniang said to herself:

"Clearly I was first at the beginning..."

"This bitch!"

At this time, a respectful greeting sounded outside the door: "Ruan Mama, you are here!"

As soon as the words fell, the door was opened, and Ruan Mama, who still had charm, walked in, glanced at the small maid whose clothes were half-wet, and looked at Watching Yunniang:

"What's wrong?"

The small maid lowered her head and didn't speak.

Ruan Mama continued: "Watching Yunniang, why don't you hurry up and dress up, and then go thank the distinguished guests who spent money outside, instead of going crazy here."

Watching Yunniang's chest heaved, and she said unhappily: "Mama, I'm not convinced; it must be that this Fang Niang used some cheap tricks!"

Ruan Mama stared:

"You're not convinced? Cheap tricks? Who are you looking down on?"

"If she really used cheap tricks, would anyone pay for Fang Niang?"

Watching Yunniang wanted to say something but stopped; Ruan Mama was right. If Fang Niang really used her body to hook up with people and lost her virginity, not to mention anything else, Ruan Mama would really beat people to death.

Watching Yunniang looked down at the water stains on the floor; at most, she just let Qiao Jiulang touch her little hand.

Looking at Watching Yunniang's appearance, Ruan Mama knew she understood, and continued:

"Originally, I was going to promote you, but no one can guess the minds of those rich and powerful young masters and wealthy squires outside."

"Especially at the beginning, the young masters of the three noble families gave that Fang Niang three hundred strings of reward money, which immediately made people in the building notice her."

Ruan Mama was also saying what she thought in her heart; that Fang Niang was not only a bit disobedient, but also received the care of the Fifth Young Master of the Marquis of Yongyi, so she would definitely not be as easy to use as Watching Yunniang in the future.

Ruan Mama continued:

"Besides, look at which families are competing with the eldest son of the Chai family outside!"

"The Tian family of the hat shop, the Zhang family of the big barrel, the Wang family of the long-term residence, the Zhang family of the wide cloth! Which one is not wealthy?"

Hearing this, Watching Yunniang's panting became even heavier, and she said resentfully: "Originally, the young masters of these few families were all giving me reward money!"

Ruan Mama sighed:

"Who knows how they took a fancy to this Fang Niang!"

"And looking at the generous way these few families threw money, it doesn't look like the behavior of their young masters."

Watching Yunniang was stunned and asked suspiciously: "Mama, what do you mean by this?"

Ruan Mama glanced at Watching Yunniang:

"You have little experience! I mean, today, the heads of the Tian family and the Zhang family were entertaining guests on the third floor."

"Maybe it was Fang Niang who got the favor of these few squires, which is why they threw the reward money down."

"If the heads of these few families really like her, the money they spend is not something those few young masters can compare to."

Looking at Watching Yunniang, Ruan Mama said again: "Hurry up! Don't keep the distinguished guests waiting! Tonight, it was Qiao Jiulang who spent the most for you; you are familiar with him, which is very good!"

After speaking, Ruan Mama left the room, and the small maid in the room closed the door.

Outside the room, Ruan Mama quickly adjusted her expression, and after a smile appeared on her face, she walked toward Wei Fangzhi's room; she originally wanted to go to Wei Fangzhi's room first,

but heard the sound of basins and bowls being smashed outside the door, so she entered Watching Yunniang's room first.

Entering the room, Ruan Mama saw that Wei Fangzhi's dressing and makeup were already coming to an end. Seeing Ruan Mama come in, Wei Fangzhi stood up and bowed hurriedly.

"Sit down! Sit down!"

Looking at Wei Fangzhi, who had taken off her veil, Ruan Mama, although she had seen her several times, was still amazed.

Walking up to Wei Fangzhi, Ruan Mama held Wei Fangzhi's slender hands, which had some fine calluses, and said: "After thanking the distinguished guests who gave you rewards later, the Chai family's carriage will pick you up."

Wei Fangzhi lowered her head and nodded.

"Entering this line of work, one always has to cross this hurdle."

"However, with tonight's status, your life in the future won't be too difficult!"

Wei Fangzhi said softly: "Thank you, Mama, for your enlightenment; the slave knows."

Listening to Wei Fangzhi's voice, Ruan Mama, as a woman, felt a tingle in her heart and felt that it was pleasant to listen to; if she were to sing a few notes, or whisper a few words of enlightenment, she feared that no man could resist.

Thinking of these things, Ruan Mama patted the back of Wei Fangzhi's hand and said: "That's good! Let someone accompany you to thank the distinguished guests later."

"Yes."

Ruan Mama nodded with a smile and exited the room.

Today's performance,

eight young ladies went on stage to show their talents, and Watching Yunniang and Fang Niang under Ruan Mama took the top two spots, and the third was a girl from Yunchao Pavilion,

which once again spread the reputation of Ruan Mama being able to train young ladies well.

Ruan Mama comforted the girl who played the flute again, and then, holding a handkerchief, entered a room on the first floor.

In the room, there were six or seven young girls.

Ruan Mama smiled slightly at this group of young girls and said: "You all saw the scene outside just now; in the future, follow me..."

On the wooden stage in the middle of Pan Lou, it had already been changed to ordinary singing and dancing.

In the screen compartment where Xu Zaijing was, everyone was drinking tea, teasing Qiao Jiulang, who had achieved his wish, from time to time.

And Qiao Jiulang's gaze had been fixed on the stairs leading to the second floor.

Seeing the young ladies who had changed their clothes start to go upstairs to thank them, Qiao Jiulang stood up and said: "It's starting, Watching Yunniang is coming!"

Looking at Qiao Jiulang's appearance, Xu Zaijing and the others shook their heads helplessly.

Because Xu Zaijing's compartment only rewarded three hundred strings at the beginning,

and Fang Niang thanked people according to the amount of reward money, so Fang Niang Wei Fangzhi did not come here for the first time, but went to the third floor.

Amidst the shouts of the small maid beside Wei Fangzhi, many compartments opened their doors.

On the third floor of Pan Lou this day, there were many heads of Bianjing's top wealthy households feasting here; just now, Wei Fangzhi was a bit far on the wooden stage and couldn't see clearly.

Coming to the door to thank them in person, the people were closer, and the squires saw Wei Fangzhi's figure and voice clearly, and heard them much more clearly.

The heads of the wealthy households in the third-floor compartment were attracted by her soft and beautiful voice when Wei Fangzhi thanked them, and they watched Wei Fangzhi's graceful and soft figure walk toward other places with full satisfaction.

"Tsk tsk tsk, truly a top-grade!"

"What Brother Tian said is correct!"

Afterward, looking at each other, they were full of regret that "I should have added more reward money just now."

Going down to the second floor of Pan Lou,

the small maid said diligently: "Inside here are the young masters of several Duke and Marquis mansions."

Wei Fangzhi nodded and said softly: "The slave is here to thank you young masters for the reward money."

In the screen compartment, the young masters of the Duke of Korea, the Duke of Ling, the Duke of An, the Marquis of Jinxiang, and other families who were not on good terms with Xu Zaijing heard Wei Fangzhi's voice and had the screen moved.

Afterward, they kept scanning Wei Fangzhi, their faces were still polite, but their eyes wished they could strip her clothes off.

When Wei Fangzhi turned to say goodbye, she already heard someone saying "After Chai Jin finishes enjoying her, this young master also wants to invite her to the mansion."

"Qi-ge'er, why are you inviting Fang Niang to the Marquis of Fu'an mansion?"

"To learn the pipa!"

"Hahahaha!"

Listening to these, Wei Fangzhi on the corridor felt bitter in her eyes, lowered her head, and continued walking.

Arriving at the door of the compartment of several official youths, feeling the gazes that kept drilling behind her veil and into her chest, Wei Fangzhi said softly:

"The slave is here to thank several young masters for the reward money."

Looking at the beautiful eyes and straight nose behind Wei Fangzhi's veil, someone bowed and said:

"Fang Niang is too polite!"

"In the future, if you have time, please play a song for me alone."

"Please give me face, Fang Niang."

Wei Fangzhi said softly: "The slave thanks the young master for your favor; I will definitely wait for you."

These official youths laughed hurriedly:

"Good, good, good! For this, I must also prepare a new poem for Fang Niang."

"Me too!"

"If Fang Niang gives me face, I will do the same!"

"Rest assured, I will definitely order more wine to drink!"

After Wei Fangzhi finished thanking them, she took the gazes of several official youths looking at her waist and hips and left gracefully.

Continuing to walk forward, the small maid beside Wei Fangzhi said: "In the future, if you build a good relationship with these young masters, no one will dare to bully you!"

Wei Fangzhi nodded.

Walking forward for another distance, after thanking the few cold-door imperial clan young masters gathered together, the small maid beside Wei Fangzhi said:

"Fang young lady, the compartment in front is where Qiao Jiulang, who gave the most reward money to Yun young lady just now, is."

"The young Duke of the Qi Duke Mansion, the Second Young Master of the Ningyuan Hou Fu, and the Sixth Young Master of the Yongchang Hou Fu are all inside."

Wei Fangzhi nodded and asked softly: "The young master of the Xu family of the Marquis of Yongyi didn't come?"

The small maid said hesitantly: "He shouldn't have come; just now, among the eight young ladies who went on stage, the slave didn't hear how much reward money was called for the Xu family young master."

Wei Fangzhi sighed deeply: "Hmm!"

Saying this, Wei Fangzhi raised her head and walked forward; after seeing the few small servants by the screen, a flash of surprise flashed in Wei Fangzhi's eyes, and then she hurriedly looked at her clothes.

Buwei, who was standing by the screen and looking over, pulled Qingyun's sleeve and said: "Qingyun brother, look, Fang Niang is looking at you!"

At this time, Wei Fangzhi had just looked at her clothes, and when she raised her head, she saw the look in Qingyun's eyes.

Getting closer, Wei Fangzhi bowed to Qingyun and said in a low voice: "Last time at the Lantern Festival, thank you for your help."

Qingyun nodded with a smile and said: "That was the young master's intention."

Wei Fangzhi bowed again and walked into the screen compartment; she had seen everyone in the screen, so she squatted down and said:

"The slave is here to thank you young masters for your generous help at the beginning; I will never forget your kindness!"

When speaking, Wei Fangzhi's eyes were looking at Liang Han and Gu Tingye, but her attention was on Xu Zaijing, who was eating pumpkin seeds on the side.

In terms of appearance alone, Xu Zaijing was the most handsome among the young masters.

And the temperament tempered over the years could only be compared to Gu Tingye, who also exercised frequently.

Gu Tingye looked at Wei Fangzhi in surprise and said: "Fang Niang, long time no see, why has your voice changed so much? It's too good to listen to!"

Listening to Gu Tingye finish speaking, Liang Han and Qiao Jiulang nodded in agreement.

Wei Fangzhi looked at everyone in the compartment with smiling eyes and said: "The slave doesn't know either; it was probably like this after the Lantern Festival."

Qiao Jiulang on the side said: "Fang Niang, no matter how good your voice is, I still like Watching Yunniang, hmm!"

Looking at Xu Zaijing, who was also looking at her with surprise and appreciation, Wei Fangzhi bowed again and said:

"In the future, if you young masters have any banquets or poetry gatherings, please don't forget the slave."

"Naturally, naturally!"

"Definitely, definitely!"

Afterward, Wei Fangzhi lowered her head and exited the compartment,

listening to Liang Han's words of "If I knew Fang Niang spoke so well, I would definitely have given more reward money,"

Wei Fangzhi turned her head and smiled at someone behind the screen, but didn't care that Xu Zaijing couldn't see it.

Afterward, Wei Fangzhi walked down to the second floor, came to the side of the wooden stage, bowed to the musicians such as her master Great Master Tang, the former top performer Yang Luoyou, and the little Zhiyue who was playing the drum, and smiled:

"Sorry to trouble you all tonight!"

Great Master Tang, Yang Luoyou, and other musicians returned the greeting with slight smiles.

"Zhiyue, the drum playing was great! There will be a chance to perform on the same stage in the future!"

Hearing Wei Fangzhi's praise, Yang Zhiyue smiled shyly and nodded heavily.

Watching Yunniang changed her clothes and also went to the third floor first, and then came to the second floor to thank them.

At the compartment where the Duke of Korea and other families were, after Watching Yunniang finished thanking them,

seeing the Lu family young master wanting to come and hold her hand, Watching Yunniang turned gracefully, and with a tearful look, said:

"Lang-ge'er, tonight the slave is Qiao Jiulang's person; if you want me... wait until tomorrow."

After speaking, Watching Yunniang turned and walked a few steps, looked back "affectionately" at Lu Zhang Zhang Sanlang, and then walked toward the compartment where Xu Zaijing and the others were.

Looking at the walking-away Watching Yunniang, Lu Zhang Zhang Sanlang smacked his lips a few times and said: "This little girl is truly hooking!"

Han Chengyun said: "She is Qiao Jiulang's beloved!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the compartment laughed loudly.

At Xu Zaijing's place,

Ruan Mama, who had finished her work, walked over, bowed to everyone in the compartment, and said:

"Distinguished young masters, Watching Yunniang has finished thanking you; please invite Ninth Young Master to come over."

Qiao Jiulang, having achieved his wish, took a deep breath with a smile and walked toward Ruan Mama.

When he reached the screen, Qiao Jiulang stopped his steps, bowed to Xu Zaijing, who was looking at him with a smile, and said:

"Jing-ge'er, before going to find Watching Yunniang, little brother has something to say to you; if I don't say it, my thoughts won't be clear."

Xu Zaijing asked suspiciously: "Jiulang, just say it!"

Qiao Jiulang bowed: "I'm really sorry, the big high sword you pawned to me was pressed into a pawnshop by me!"

"Ashamed, ashamed!"

Saying this, he covered his face and walked away, leaving everyone in the compartment looking at each other.

Xu Zaijing shook his head incredulously, looked at Liang Han, who also had a surprised look, and asked: "Sixth Young Master, do you know whose pawnshop Jiulang pressed the sword into?"

Liang Han: "Uh... naturally it's the one that offered the highest price..."

Dragon Boat Festival night,

the temperature was pleasant,

the street north of Pan Lou was very lively,

the shouting and hawking were one after another,

the sound of carriages was rumbling,

in the dark carriage compartment,

the curtain was blown by the evening breeze, and from time to time, the light of the lanterns on the side of the road was blown into the carriage,

Wei Fangzhi in the carriage was wearing a veil, holding a pipa, and her face appeared and disappeared with the light and shadow.

Wei Fangzhi kept breathing deeply, and her brain couldn't control thinking about the situation she might encounter later.

Some things, whether it was Ruan Mama or Great Master Tang, had told her.

But today, she still had to face it herself.

Wei Fangzhi looked at the small maid accompanying her in the carriage and said:

"What's wrong? Looking at me like this?"

"Fang young lady, you, you are really beautiful."

Wei Fangzhi squeezed out a smile.

The small maid continued: "Before, I heard about the Chai family young master several times in Pan Lou; I heard from the Pan Lou waiter Ming-ge'er that Chai Dalang is very handsome!"

Wei Fangzhi nodded and said: "Thank you."

The carriage fell into silence.

I don't know how long they walked,

"Whoa~~~"

The coachman's voice came, and the small maid said: "Coachman uncle, have we arrived?"

"Yes, arrived!"

Hearing this, Wei Fangzhi stood up, held the pipa, lowered her head, and walked out of the carriage; after stepping on the carriage stool and getting off the carriage, she discovered that they were in a deep and sparsely populated alley at this time.

There were a few lanterns hanging in the alley, and all around were tall and tidy courtyard walls.

There was a pitch-black small door on the courtyard wall, and four women were standing there.

Seeing Wei Fangzhi walk over, one of the women said: "Wei young lady, please come this way."

In the courtyard,

after a very careful body check and bath,

Wei Fangzhi, who had changed her clothes and was still wearing a veil, was led by someone holding a lantern, turned who knows how many corners, passed through several doors, and arrived at an exquisite garden.

Wei Fangzhi, through the extremely thin window gauze,

saw a wooden puppet wearing armor standing in the room lit by candles.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 359 =====