"Sister, is this a dress you're drawing? Isn't it a bit too short?" A Ru asked puzzledly.
Mu Fengqie had drawn two designs in total, one short and one long. Both were in the style of the most popular modern cheongsams, guaranteed to be liked by men.
"You don't understand men. The shorter it is, the more they like it. Xin Yue has such a good figure. It would be a waste not to show off her long legs." Mu Fengqie said enthusiastically.
The first step of the transformation was completed. What was left to do was to help them put on makeup suitable for each of them and correct their manners.
"Next, the most important thing is to put on makeup suitable for each of you. Who wants to go first?" Mu Fengqie asked, raising an eyebrow.
Xin Yue stepped forward first. She was eager to know what she would look like after Mu Fengqie's transformation. At this moment, her heart was full of anticipation.
Yuan Yuhan was also curious about what Mu Fengqie had in mind. Although he didn't understand women's affairs, he thought Mu Fengqie was a woman of ideas.
Jing Xunche had been looking for them all the way. Following the marks secretly left by Yuan Yuhan, he finally found the Spring Welcome Courtyard. He didn't know why Mu Fengqie and the others had come to a brothel. But listening to the laughter coming from inside, he didn't know how to go in and find Mu Fengqie.
He imitated the call of an owl twice. Yuan Yuhan in the room was stunned for a moment when he heard the sound, then quickly regained his composure.
"I'm not really convenient to participate in your women's business. Do you mind if I go out for a walk?" Yuan Yuhan asked A Ru gently.
A Ru was completely attracted by Mu Fengqie's makeup skills and had no time to care about Yuan Yuhan. She just nodded in agreement without even giving him a glance.
Seeing this, Yuan Yuhan quickly sneaked out. He let out a sigh of relief when he walked out of the Spring Welcome Courtyard. If A Ru knew that he had secretly gone to meet Jing Xunche, she would probably tear him to pieces.
"Zhanzhi, this is all I can do for you. You've really gone too far this time. Even if I want to speak up for you, I don't know what to say." Yuan Yuhan said with a troubled look on his face.
He was in a dilemma now. On one hand was the woman he loved, and on the other was his brother. He was worried about the two women, so he had to follow them. But he also couldn't bear to see them get divorced.
Just one day had passed, but Jing Xunche already looked much older. He even had a stubble on his face, looking very haggard. It seemed that he was having a hard time. But then again, he should have thought of the consequences earlier.
"I really didn't mean it today. She deliberately put nails under her body. If she had really been injured by the nails, do you think we could have left the palace safely?" Jing Xunche said helplessly.
He had thought about it for a long time before making this decision. He had wanted to explain it to Mu Fengqie, but she wouldn't even listen to his explanation, which was the most headache - inducing thing for Jing Xunche.
Yuan Yuhan showed a look of sudden realization as he looked at Jing Xunche. He had never thought that the truth would be like this. He hadn't noticed the nails on the ground at that time. Everyone had thought that his decision was an instinctive reaction, and even he had thought that Jing Xunche had feelings for the Empress.
It seemed that today's incident was a misunderstanding. But Mu Fengqie seemed to be really angry, and she would be staying here for half a month. This half - month would be the best opportunity for them to reconcile.
"So that's what happened. But you should have explained it to her clearly at that time. If you delay for too long, many things will change. You two had better clear things up as soon as possible."
Yuan Yuhan could tell that Mu Fengqie was a very stubborn woman. Once she made up her mind, she wouldn't change it. So they had to act quickly.
Jing Xunche nodded. "Given her personality, she probably doesn't want to see me now. Let's wait a couple of days..."
"By the way, we've decided to stay here for half a month. Half a month should be enough time for you to win her back, right?" Yuan Yuhan reminded him.
Hearing this, Jing Xunche's eyes lit up. If that was really the case, it would be perfect. He was confident that he could win her back, and this half - month would also give him time to investigate the clues.
When Yuan Yuhan returned to the Spring Welcome Courtyard, Mu Fengqie had already finished doing makeup for Xin Yue and Yu Shu. After changing into the dresses and putting on makeup, they looked like completely different people from before Mu Fengqie's transformation.
"Sister is really amazing! This is simply stunning! Sister, how did you do it? Can you teach me? Can you make me look more beautiful too?" A Ru said excitedly while clapping her hands.
The girls in the Spring Welcome Courtyard were also very excited when they saw this scene. They all started to exclaim, causing quite a stir.
"Miss Mu is really skillful. Her craftsmanship is truly admirable!"
"Is this still Ying Ge and Yan Wu? They look like two completely different people!"
"Are you stupid? They're not Ying Ge and Yan Wu anymore. They're Xin Yue and Yu Shu now!"
Not only were the girls in the Spring Welcome Courtyard excited, but even Third Lady was beaming with joy. She wondered why she had never noticed that these two girls were so beautiful before.
She seemed to have a premonition that the once - desolate Spring Welcome Courtyard would be crowded with people. Fortunately, she had met Mu Fengqie today. It seemed that this girl was really her savior!
These two girls were just ordinary among the others before, but after a little dressing - up by Mu Fengqie, they could become the top courtesans. Then, could the rest of the girls also become more beautiful?
"Miss Mu really has extraordinary skills. It seems that there's hope for my Spring Welcome Courtyard. For the next half - month, you all have to follow Miss Mu's arrangements. What Miss Mu says is just as good as what I, Third Lady, say. Do you all understand?" Third Lady said excitedly.
"Understood. We will definitely follow Miss Mu's arrangements. If Miss Mu tells us to go east, we won't go west!"
After seeing the changes in Xin Yue and Yu Shu, the girls all perked up. It was estimated that it wouldn't be long before the Spring Welcome Courtyard would return to its former glory.
Mu Fengqie also smiled. "It's getting late. Everyone go and rest. It's going to be very tiring in the next few days. I hope the girls can persevere. We'll start the formal training tomorrow."