Zhuque's analysis was comprehensive. However, for some unknown reason, in the past two days, the things Zhuque told Cheng Xiran not to do were exactly what she wanted to do.
Maybe it was because she was in her adolescence, or perhaps she simply didn't care about what others thought. Right and wrong were up to oneself. How could they be determined by others?
With this thought in mind, Cheng Xiran didn't hesitate any longer and walked in brazenly.
But she was stopped by the madam who was standing at the door shouting. The madam sized her up from head to toe.
"I can see that you're just a young girl. Why did you come here? Are you looking for your lover?"
Seeing that Cheng Xiran just smiled without saying a word, the madam waved her palm - leaf fan, glanced at her and continued, "Don't you know where this place is? There's no lover for you here."
Cheng Xiran imitated the domineering look of Helian Duo when he faced her father that night. She took out a full money - pouch from her waist and held it out to the madam with both hands. The madam was immediately dazzled. "You must be a young lady from a wealthy and prominent family. May I ask what your intention is?"
"I want to see Miss Ruoyue," Cheng Xiran replied simply and crisply.
The madam still stared at the money - pouch, but her tone was a bit skeptical. "How do you know Miss Ruoyue? She's the top courtesan here... If you're really a young lady from a prominent family, where did you hear about Ruoyue?"
Cheng Xiran hooked her lips into a smile and immediately made up a story on the spot, telling it vividly.
"You don't know. I once had a crush on someone and got along with him for a while. But unexpectedly, he kept talking about Miss Ruoyue every day. Later, I dumped him. By chance, I passed by here tonight and heard the gentle sound of the zither. Suddenly, I understood why he was like that before. So I want to have a look at Miss Ruoyue to see who this Ruoyue, whom he praised in his eyes, really is."
The madam seemed to believe Cheng Xiran's words. Although her brows were tightly knitted, she couldn't hide the joy in her eyes. "It seems that our Ruoyue really broke up a good match in the dark... But did you just come here today to have a look at Ruoyue? Aren't you here to take revenge?"
"What do I have to take revenge on her for? I'm not some jealous woman in a deep boudoir. After all, I've read some books and understand the principles. Since the romantic relationship is over, people are bound to part ways. It has nothing to do with others."
The madam finally looked at Cheng Xiran squarely and thought from the bottom of her heart that this graceful young girl in front of her was no ordinary person. Either she had a noble status or was just lucky. Otherwise, how could she have such an understanding at such a young age?
"But the guests Miss Ruoyue meets every day are all pre - booked..."
Before the madam could finish her words, Cheng Xiran saw Xue Lianyu staggering out blushing.
It was obvious that this guy had drunk too much.
When the madam saw him, she quickly stepped forward to support him and shouted into the building, "This young master is Xue Lianyu, the young master of Feiyu Mountain Villa. You all should be careful and don't offend him!"
Xue Lianyu was熏ed by the strong smell of rouge on the madam. He immediately broke free from her. When he saw Cheng Xiran, he couldn't help but walk quickly towards her. He stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
Was he not afraid of getting into an accident by coming here alone to drink?
"Hey, it's Miss Cheng. Why are you here in such a place?"
Miss Cheng... The madam silently repeated in her heart. She always felt that it was vaguely familiar, but she couldn't remember for a moment.
"What do you mean, Young Master Xue? Why can't I come to such a place?"