Chapter 77: Jiang Fuling's Redemption (Seeking Follow-up Reads!)

Ning Mu walked a circle around the street.

Yu Linglong, Yu Rou, and the other women had followed his requirements almost strictly, even adding their own understanding, and the promotional work was done very effectively.

In the East Market, which had the highest foot traffic in Yonghang, they had been promoting for the better part of the day.

He believed that the names Hua Man Ge and Perfume had already begun to spread gradually.

And this kind of promotion would continue until the day Hua Man Ge opened for business.

There were still a dozen or so days left.

At dusk.

Jiang Fuling found Ning Mu.

The shop had been settled; it was at the end of Bing Street in the East Market, at the intersection connecting to Ding Street.

There was no telling how many streets there were in the entire East Market.

They were arranged according to the order of the Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Mao, and so on.

And among them, Bing Street was also known as Rouge Street.

Because most of the shops on this street sold items for women, such as rouge, powder, and undergarments.

"Take a few people to tidy up the shop tomorrow; it is best to open as soon as possible. After the shop is ready, come to this address, and someone will hand over the Perfume for you to sell."

Ning Mu handed the address he had already written to Jiang Fuling.

"Also, look for shops that sell flowers in bulk, dried flowers will do too, then write out more copies according to this notice and go post them in South City and outside the city. Arrange for people to collect them daily, and after they are collected, send them to the address I gave you."

Ning Mu had Xia Chan take out the written notice and hand it to Jiang Fuling.

Jiang Fuling picked it up and took a look.

It was all written about collecting fresh flowers, with different prices for each variety, ranging from five wen to one hundred wen.

Jiang Fuling's eyes could not help but light up.

Being intelligent and quick-witted, she had already thought of the effect this move would bring.

There would inevitably be a large number of disaster victims going to pick fresh flowers, and now, in the third month of spring, it was the season when flowers were in full bloom. This also created income for them, allowing a large portion of the disaster victims to survive without having to rely on the Charity Porridge Shop!

The Young Master was truly handsome and kind-hearted! "Very well, Young Master."

Jiang Fuling nodded excitedly, her eyes filled with adoration.

She had had a particularly fulfilling day today.

It was the most fulfilling day she had spent since being sold into the brothel by her father; although she was busy until her little face was flushed red, covered in sweat, and her heels were numb, she was still very happy.

After carefully putting away the address and the notice.

Jiang Fuling raised her head and looked at Ning Mu, wanting to speak but hesitating.

"What do you want to say?"

Ning Mu asked.

"Young Master... does Fuling need to serve you tonight~"

Jiang Fuling's voice was gentle and melodious, mixed with deep shyness.

She felt her face burning like fire, scorching hot!

She summoned all her courage.

Saying these words filled her heart with endless hesitation and anxiety; she was worried about being rejected, and even more worried about being misunderstood by Young Master Ning as being like the other sisters in the pavilion, a loose woman who could be trifled with and teased by men at will.

But...

This was a decision she had made after careful consideration throughout the day.

She knew very well that without Young Master Ning, she and the sisters of Hua Man Ge would have gone to meet the King of Hell together.

It was the appearance of Young Master Ning that saved her and saved Hua Man Ge.

Now, although she was still registered as a slave, she no longer had to engage in that self-degrading and people-pleasing trade in Hua Man Ge.

Her soul had received redemption.

Such heavenly grace was impossible to repay even if she were to be smashed to pieces.

Therefore, she was willing to be a concubine, to offer herself, even if it meant being a bed-warming maid; as long as she could serve Young Master Ning, it was undoubtedly a great honor for her, a fortune akin to rebirth!

Looking at Jiang Fuling, who was nervous, her face flushed with shyness, and her beautiful eyes filled with deep bashfulness and expectation, Ning Mu could not help but smile lightly.

He reached out and pinched Jiang Fuling's fair and tender cheek.

He smiled and said: "Let's skip tonight, another day."

Hearing this, a flash of anxiety and helplessness appeared in Jiang Fuling's eyes, and she nervously grabbed Ning Mu's wrist, saying: "Does the Young Master look down on my background?"

"Although I am a woman from a brothel, I have never had contact with any man. I am still a pure virgin. If the Young Master does not believe me, you can call a midwife to verify it!"

Jiang Fuling's face was flushed red, but her eyes were filled with immense worry and urgency.

She was even willing to call a midwife to verify it, just to prove her sincerity to Young Master Ning. Ning Mu knew she had misunderstood.

But tonight was indeed not the right time.

After all.

Liu Qingmei was coming to perform a dance tonight.

Being able to see a Grandmaster perform a dance for entertainment was a rare opportunity in itself.

Not to mention that Liu Qingmei was also his Master.

That made it even more precious!

The status of a rebellious disciple offending his master was activated! "I believe you, it's just that I have other matters tonight, and how can such a thing be done just because one says so? It still requires some emotional buildup, after all."

"Ah..." Hearing Ning Mu's words, Jiang Fuling was immediately at a loss, her face turning bright red.

She wished she could dig a hole in the ground right then and there to crawl into.

To hide her embarrassment and awkwardness.

Immediately, she shyly lowered her head and said timidly in a voice as soft as a mosquito's, "So that's how it is... It was my misunderstanding. I shall take my leave."

Before her voice had even faded, she fled as if she were a startled rabbit.

Watching her retreating figure and catching the lingering scent of her perfume in the air, Ning Mu shook his head with a wry smile.

"Young Master, it seems this young lady has fallen deeply in love with you."

Xia Chan covered her mouth and teased him, her beautiful eyes curving like crescent moons, sparkling with starlight.

She knew that with the Young Master's temperament, Jiang Fuling would not be able to escape him sooner or later.

"Asking for a beating!"

Teased by his maid, Ning Mu raised his hand as if to strike her.

However, his raised hand instead grabbed hold of her proud, blossoming curves.

"Mmm... Young Master..."

「……」

Looking at Xia Chan, who appeared so pitiful and lovely with eyes like rippling spring lakes, Ning Mu laughed heartily, feeling immensely satisfied.

It was getting late.

The master and servant walked back together.

……

That night.

The stars were brilliant.

"Young Master, is the water temperature to your liking?"

In front of the bathtub, after filling it with hot water, Chunzhi tested the temperature, walked behind Ning Mu, and asked in a crisp voice while massaging his shoulders.

"Young Master, I'm here~"

Xia Chan also walked in.

Upon entering, her long dress fluttered to the floor, leaving only her undergarments covering the essentials, and then she picked up the soap, lifted her slender, jade-like feet, and prepared to step into the tub.

It had always been like this.

The two sisters would lather up with soap together and scrub the Young Master's back.

But tonight, things seemed a little different.

Usually, the Young Master would tease the two sisters for a while before entering the tub to enjoy himself in peace.

But at this moment.

The Young Master had already laid down in the tub, eyes closed, leaning against the edge, soaking peacefully.

Has the Young Master changed his ways?

Why is he so well-behaved tonight...

And just as Xia Chan was about to step into the tub.

Ning Mu waved his hand without even opening his eyes and said lazily, "You two go prepare dinner; Young Master wants some quiet to think about what comes next."

Xia Chan was stunned.

Wasn't dinner already being prepared by Yuhuan and Yu Zan?

Besides, why hadn't Ning Xiaoxiu been brought out of the dungeon tonight?

At this hour in the past, Ning Xiaoxiu would have already been there to soothe the Young Master's loneliness...

(End of chapter)