Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 175: What Does Mr. Long Want Me to Do?
Leaning against a big tree provides good shade, and Long Yue truly understands this now.
Such a big tree is Grandfather; how foolish of me not to embrace him in my past life.
Duanmu Nan was taken aback and softly laughed, "That is your Grandfather’s property, Yue’er, it might not be appropriate."
"What’s inappropriate about it? It’s just lying there anyway; better to make use of it. Later... you just say it’s a lease. I’ll ask Grandfather for a lease contract, won’t that work?"
Duanmu Nan chuckled and shook his head; this girl’s mind was too agile, sometimes it’s really overwhelming.
"Yue’er, would you like to come in and sit for a while?"
"No, Teacher’s wife, we have other matters, just stopping by to see you two elders!"
"Naughty girl, Teacher’s wife is still young!"
Yun Jin stepped up and poked Long Yue’s forehead, smiling charmingly.
Long Yue playfully stuck out her tongue, returned the greeting, and then left with Yun Niang.
"Your disciple is very likable, Senior Brother, are you really planning to... Actually, things are pretty good now; past events should be left in the past, people should stay open-minded..."
"Junior Sister!" Duanmu Nan slowly turned around, emotionless, looking at her, "I’m just opening a clinic here; what is Junior Sister thinking?"
Yun Jin froze for a moment and looked at him with suspicion, "Is what Senior Brother said sincere?"
"Junior Sister, are you doubting Senior Brother?"
"Ah, no, not at all... If that’s how it is, Senior Brother, then... then that’s perfect..."
Yun Jin lowered her head, Duanmu Nan glanced at her lightly and said no more, turning away with hands behind his back.
Yun Jin watched his back, opened her mouth, but some words were hard to utter.
...
Long Yue and Yun Niang went to a tailor shop, bought two sets of moderately upscale men’s clothes, and changed into them.
The reason she didn’t change into men’s clothes directly at the General Mansion was her concern about being followed by people with intentions, which could delay important matters.
The tailor shop had frequent comings and goings; the fitting rooms were divided into men and women, but they all entered through the same curtain, who could tell?
This disguise tactic was flawless, allowing Long Yue to feel at ease as she led Yun Niang to Tianxiang Pavilion.
By the time they arrived, it was close to dusk.
Lights began to shine, and the moon lightly illuminated.
"Young master, come on, come play!"
"Hehehe, Young Master Yun, you’re so annoying..."
From the railing of Tianxiang Pavilion’s second floor, a group of chirping women waved their silk handkerchiefs, giggling gently with voices resonating like pearls dropping onto a jade plate — pleasing to the ear. There were women posing to allure some lustful followers.
"Lady Yue... this place, we should, perhaps not go?"
Yun Niang was fundamentally a virtuous woman; even though divorced, her mind remained unchanged, unwilling to step into such a filthy place.
Previously unaware of Long Yue’s reason for changing into men’s attire, she now understood.
This... isn’t right, is it?
Long Yue glanced back at her to reassure, "Stay in control, don’t speak later, just raise your head, everything will be handled by me!"
Yun Niang nodded in a daze, imagining herself raising her head... It doesn’t seem right!
But Long Yue didn’t care about her, grabbed her hand, and went inside directly.
"Oh, the two young masters look unfamiliar, so are you planning to listen to music, or play around?"
Listening to music refers to arts like painting and poetry, chatting with the ladies — pretentious elegance, whereas playing refers to other activities...
Long Yue certainly isn’t here for the latter; she glanced around coldly and asked, "Do you have any attractive dancing courtesans here?"
"Dancing courtesans... there are some, but..."
"This will do?"
Long Yue took out two Silver Ingots.
Giving twenty taels without seeing anyone, that’s generous. Madam smiled, "Yes, the best are Miss Anxiang and Miss Yong Mei, not sure... which do you prefer?"
"An Xiang? Yong Mei? Oh, they sound similar, let’s go with An Xiang!"
"An Xiang? Oh dear, Young Master, bad luck, Miss Anxiang is currently dancing for Mr. Liu!"
"Bang!"
Long Yue unfurled the white bone folding fan, lightly fanned, revealing an amused smile, "Really? It seems your Miss Anxiang is quite popular? I must have a look, at just how marvelous she is. Get me a room; I’ll wait for her!"
Long Yue handed over another ingot, making Madam smile joyfully.
"Young master is too kind; I’ll arrange it right away. Once Mr. Liu is finished, she’ll be brought over!"
"Alright!"
Long Yue responded nonchalantly, then proceeded to the arranged room and called for two girls to play the zither to serve, then began waiting leisurely.
Yun Niang felt uncomfortable, unable to sit still, wanting to get up but was pressed down by Long Yue’s hand.
"Calm down! Why panic?"
Long Yue’s calmness slightly eased Yun Niang. After a full hour had passed, someone gently knocked outside.
"Mr. Long, Miss Anxiang has arrived!"
"Come in!"
Creak, the door opened, a slender woman walked in slowly.
"Mr. Long!"
The woman slightly curtsied, courteous and proper.
"You all leave!"
Long Yue sent the two zithers-playing girls away, then lightly unfolded the fan and laughed, "Searching thousands of times, no An Xiang seen, where indeed is the charm?"
The verse was incorrect, but upon hearing, An Xiang was slightly taken aback, then bowed deeply, "Greetings, Mr. Long!"
This time, the courtesy was even more meticulous, akin to a servant greeting her master.
This scene left Yun Niang almost dumbfounded, puzzled by the situation.
She felt she couldn’t understand them, her heart racing in anxiety.
Long Yue smiled, "Don’t be afraid, she’s an orphan that a friend of mine once took in. She is grateful and will help us unconditionally through coded signals."
"Oh..."
This reason was acceptable to Yun Niang.
An Xiang gently nodded at Yun Niang, indicating greeting.
But both An Xiang and Long Yue knew it was to cover eyes and ears; meeting her alone would attract unnecessary trouble, thus bringing someone along was prudent.
After greeting An Xiang, Long Yue got straight to the point and took out the pink dress.
"I heard the Oiran competition at Tianxiang Pavilion is starting a new round in spring. This dress might help with your participation." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
"Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mr. Long."
Though An Xiang had identified Long Yue as a woman, acting requires adherence from start to finish.
"Yun Niang, quickly open it."
"Oh!"
Nervously, Yun Niang took out the dress. An Xiang viewed it with a slight gasp, seeing the patterns, voice trembling lightly.
"This dress... the embroidery looks so real, the needlework is delicate, like a painting, and the flower field... is actually made with Double-sided Embroidery?"
"Yes, so what do you think, will this dress add to your scores?"
An Xiang stroked the garment, reluctant to let go, nodding repeatedly, "Absolutely, very much so! Now, Mr. Long, what do you require of me?"
