NFBE Chapter 475 A Strange Sense of Familiarity
Chapter 475 A Strange Sense of Familiarity
Yu Wan could easily see through the madam's attempt to evade responsibility.
She wasn't in a hurry, and took out an even larger silver ingot from her sleeve, waving it in front of the madam.
The silver coin, about half the size of a palm, gleamed alluringly under the light.
"Mom, this is just a deposit. If I can meet Lin Yueniang, you'll definitely get a reward."
The madam's eyes were instantly drawn to the silver ingot. She stared at it for several seconds, licked her lips, and her face was once again filled with a smile.
"Since you are so sincere, young master, I will go and ask for you."
"But as for Yue Niang... she always has her own rules. If she doesn't want to see you, I'll have to ask you to be understanding."
Yu Wan nodded, "Of course, thank you for your help, Mom."
The madam swayed her hips and hurried away.
Xizhu stood beside Yu Wan, her palms sweating with nervousness, and muttered softly, "Master, will we really be able to see Lin Yueniang?"
She couldn't help but think that the madam was just trying to rip people off!
Yu Wan said, "This madam only cares about money. As long as we give her enough benefits, she will naturally help us persuade Lin Yueniang."
Xi Zhu looked distressed. "How much money will this cost?"
She muttered to herself, "Although the master is rich, it wasn't easy for him to earn that money."
Yu Wan couldn't help but laugh.
She really didn't expect Xizhu to be so stingy with money. It seems that the salary she was paid on a regular basis was too low. Xizhu was unaware of her master's strength.
Xizhu had no idea that because of this one sentence, her monthly salary tripled.
A short while later, the madam returned, her smile even more obsequious than before.
“Young master, you are in luck. Miss Lin happens to be free right now. I will take you both upstairs right away.”
Yu Wan followed the madam up to the second floor.
The second floor is much more elegant than the first floor. The noise downstairs seems to be blocked by an invisible membrane, making the second floor even more tranquil and peaceful.
The madam stopped in front of a carved door and gently knocked. "Moon Lady, the guests have arrived."
After a moment of silence, a woman's voice came from inside the door, "Come in."
Her voice was like a nightingale singing in a valley, clear and melodious. Just hearing that voice made one want to see her beautiful face.
To become the top courtesan is indeed quite extraordinary.
The madam smiled and pushed open the door. "Please come in, young master. Yue Niang is waiting for you inside."
The moment the door opened, a delicate fragrance wafted out.
Yu Wan looked up and saw a simple and elegant landscape screen. The landscape depicted had a sense of vastness and remoteness. The overall layout of the room was not the gentle and beautiful place that Yu Wan had imagined.
The room was simply furnished, with a carved pear wood table, several chairs neatly arranged, a few scrolls of poetry on a couch by the window, and a few freshly picked plum blossoms in a vase on the table.
A woman dressed in a plain-colored long dress was sitting by the window, holding a book in her hand. She looked up when she heard the sound.
Yu Wan met her eyes and was slightly taken aback.
These eyes look so familiar.
Lin Yueniang glanced at Yu Wan and whispered to the madam beside her, "Mama, you can go out now."
The madam made a few "eh" sounds and glanced at Xizhu's side.
Yu Wan said, "He is my servant."
The madam understood instantly, smiled, and left, thoughtfully closing the door behind her.
"Please sit down, young master." Lin Yueniang smiled slightly, her voice gentle, like a spring breeze.
Yu Wan sat down in the chair opposite her, her gaze undisguised as she scrutinized Lin Yueniang.
Lin Yueniang seemed completely oblivious to Yu Wan's audacious gaze, and continued to brew tea with her head down.
Yu Wan remained silent, watching Lin Yueniang's entire tea-making process.
Lin Yueniang poured Yu Wan a cup of tea from the teapot, her voice gentle, "Young master, please try the tea I brewed."
Yu Wan obliged and took a sip, somewhat surprised, "It's delicious."
Perhaps surprised that Yu Wan only said two words, "Delicious," a hint of surprise flashed in Lin Yueniang's eyes, but she quickly returned to calm.
Her gaze seemingly casually swept over Xizhu, who was standing behind Yu Wan.
She said softly, "There are still many sisters in the building. Would you like me to find another one for this young master?"
Yu Wan raised her eyes and stared at Lin Yueniang.
Lin Yueniang also picked up her teacup, and seemingly because Yu Wan had not responded, she couldn't help but tighten her grip on the teacup.
Yu Wan's gaze lingered on her hand, and she said slowly, "No need, he won't get in the way here."
Lin Yueniang looked up in surprise, her gaze falling on Yu Wan's face. She saw something, and her hand, which had been gripping the teacup tightly, suddenly loosened.
Her tone was much lighter than before, "This servant understands."
"What kind of music would you like to hear, young master?"
Seeing Lin Yueniang make a move to get up and pick up the pipa, Yu Wan leaned back on the soft pillow behind her and said casually, "Play one of your best pieces first."
Lin Yueniang walked to the wall, took down the pipa, turned around and sat down. She gently plucked the strings a few times to test the sound. Her fingertips nimbly slid across the strings, and a series of notes flowed out like pearls falling on a jade plate.
She lowered her eyes, her expression focused, and as the melody rose and fell, she seemed to be enveloped in a soft halo, which was out of place in this red-sleeved brothel.
No wonder people say Lin Yueniang has a chance to enter the Prince of Jin's mansion.
Yu Wan listened to the music with her eyes half-closed, seemingly concentrating on it.
Lin Yueniang was playing earnestly when she suddenly heard a voice from inside the room: "I heard that not long ago, the most beautiful courtesan in Hongxiu Brothel was a woman surnamed Sun. Why haven't I seen her today?"
Lin Yueniang's fingertips trembled, and a note suddenly went out of tune.
Yu Wan, who was on the soft couch, opened her eyes and looked at her.
Lin Yueniang seemed quite flustered. She hurriedly stood up, holding her pipa, and curtsied to Yu Wan, "Please forgive me, young master, I am not feeling well today."
She lowered her head, a few strands of hair slipping from her temples.
That inexplicable sense of familiarity resurfaced.
Yu Wan was extremely puzzled.
She had never seen this Lin Yueniang before, so why did she look familiar?
Suppressing her doubts, Yu Wan waved her hand calmly, "It's alright."
"Since you are not feeling well, Yue Niang, then you will not play."
"Please sit down, let's talk."
Lin Yueniang was taken aback, but then casually put down her pipa and sat down opposite Yu Wan.
Yu Wan raised an eyebrow, glanced at the large empty seat next to her, and looked at Lin Yueniang with a half-smile, "Yueniang, won't you sit next to me?"
Lin Yueniang raised her eyes and met Yu Wan's smiling gaze. She paused, her tone tinged with helplessness, "Miss, please stop teasing me."
Upon hearing the word "girl," Xizhu's eyelids twitched wildly.
When did they slip up?
Yu Wan, however, was not surprised at all.
Even though Lin Yueniang had pointed it out, she pretended not to hear and continued, "Since Yueniang doesn't want to answer this question, let's choose another one."
"Recently, a face cream has been selling very well in Shengjing. I think it's called something like Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream."
"Does Yue Niang like it? If she does, I can buy her a few jars."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yueniang's expression changed slightly.