The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 321: Making Money Without Doing Anything

Everyone looked up and saw several figures appear on the second floor at some point.

Yuechan and other women were dressed in red, orange and indigo dance costumes. Some held pipa, some wore pearl veils. They had graceful postures and various shapes, yet remained motionless, just like the characters in the Dunhuang murals.

Just as everyone was surprised and about to speak, as the music changed, the original candlelight was reflected by the bronze mirror, instantly illuminating the entire second floor, and the characters in the painting came to life.

With the help of the high-hanging cloth, they jumped out of the corridor and danced in the air. Their figures were graceful and light, and their movements were as smooth as flowing water, like fairies.

The dance and the music are coordinated particularly well. When slow, the dancers seem to be perched in the flowers, and when fast, they seem to be flying in the sky. The skirts are flowing and the ribbons are swaying, which makes people intoxicated and forget what year it is.

Everyone looked up in amazement at the dance before them until a drum sounded and countless petals flew down on the second floor. The dancers returned to their original positions and silence returned. The candlelight gradually died down, the black cloth was removed, and the building became brightly lit. Only then did everyone gradually come to their senses.

The situation just now seemed like a dream, and only the scattered petals reminded them that everything had really existed.

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

I don't know who spoke first, breaking the silence.

Immediately afterwards, various exclamations arose.

"Miss Jiang, this is really wonderful. I have never seen such a wonderful dance in my life. It really is like a fairy descending to earth!"

"That's exactly what you said. At that moment, I thought I had entered a fairyland."

Jiang Suining smiled at everyone and said, "Everyone, this second floor is called Lingbo Terrace. It is mainly used for music and dance performances. All musicians and dancers are hired at a high price."

"I see. It seems that Miss Jiang has really put a lot of effort into this Zhanxing Tower."

Someone in the crowd knew Li Zheng and recognized that one of the dancers was Yuechan.

"Miss Jiang, if I am not mistaken, it was Miss Yuechan just now?"

"That's right." Jiang Suining nodded.

The incident between Li Zheng and Yang Manman caused a lot of controversy some time ago, so most people are naturally familiar with the name Yuechan.

"Isn't Yuechan a prostitute? And I heard that she has a close relationship with the second young master of the Prime Minister's Mansion."

"Yes, could it be that the second young master redeemed her?"

"If she redeemed herself, she would naturally become a concubine, or at the very least a mistress. Why would she come here to dance?"

Qin sneered inwardly at the sound of everyone's doubtful discussions.

"Miss Jiang, the dance just now was indeed exquisite, but it doesn't seem quite appropriate to ask a prostitute to dance with you."

Humph, Jiang Suining is really amazing. The west side of the city has just been rebuilt not long ago, but it is already very lively.

The various shops gathered here attracted a lot of people. She had inquired about it and found out that Jiang Suining could collect rent from each shop and also take 10% of the profits.

This is simply making money without doing anything.

In addition, after the opening of Zhanxing Building, relying on the people attracted by the surrounding shops, I am afraid that it will be even more popular and make a fortune. Jiang Suining's business skills are really admirable, but unfortunately, she doesn't know how to appreciate it and refuses to marry into the Changning Marquis's Mansion.

Because of Qin's obviously sarcastic tone, everyone fell silent and turned their attention back to Jiang Suining and Qin.

Jiang Suining's expression remained unchanged and he was still smiling.

"What do you think is inappropriate, madam?"

Qin looked at Jiang Suining coldly, "A prostitute is of low status. Even if you have spent a lot of money to hire her, she is still not worthy of being accepted in a formal place."

"Madam Qin has misunderstood. I have redeemed Yuechan. Now, whether it is her or the other dancing women, they are all free. Although they were prostitutes before, they had no choice but to do so. They were forced by fate. Now they finally have the opportunity to start over. I believe that Madam and you are all kind people and will never look down on them."

Qin frowned. It was obvious that Jiang Suining was deliberately trying to praise her so that she couldn't say anything.

"Miss Jiang, please don't accuse others casually. After all, I am just telling the truth, and..."

Before Qin had finished her words, Yuechan came down from the second floor stairs and bowed.

"Yuechan meets you all."

In an instant, all eyes fell on Yuechan, regardless of whether they knew her before or not.

"Miss, would you like me to take Yuechan upstairs so that she won't be sad after hearing these words?" Xier whispered beside Jiang Suining.

Jiang Suining glanced at Yuechan, shook his head and whispered, "No need, I believe Yuechan knows her limits."

Before Zhanxing Tower opened, she had talked about it with Yuechan. Since she was still in this imperial city, it was certain that her identity would be recognized.

If you avoid people when you encounter gossip, there is no point in doing business.

Facing everyone's gaze, Yuechan spoke calmly.

"I have just heard what you said. Yuechan was indeed born in a brothel. I was sold to a brothel against my will. I have been in pain and tears every day since then. Over the years, I have been eager to redeem myself and save me from suffering. Unfortunately, my hopes have been met with disappointment every time. Fortunately, this time, I met Miss Jiang. She is kind-hearted and not only redeemed me, but also tore up the indenture."

Yuechan paused and looked at Jiang Suining with gratitude.

"Miss Jiang not only gave Yuechan her freedom, but also gave me the opportunity to make a living on my own. This is like giving me a new life. But if Yuechan's identity causes her and Zhanxing Tower to be criticized, Yuechan will never be forgiven. So, if this lady and everyone dislikes Yuechan, I can promise that I will leave Zhanxing Tower from today. I just ask everyone not to have any opinions about Zhanxing Tower because of this. Miss Jiang is kind and helpful, and she should never be implicated because of this."

After these words were spoken, many people looked at Yuechan with a softer gaze, but few people spoke.

In their opinion, it didn't matter whether Yuechan was a prostitute or not. However, if they spoke first at this time, they might displease Madam Qin.

Yuechan took a deep breath and bowed to everyone.

"Yuechan is willing to leave, but the other women who just danced have been good for a long time. They danced in this building to be self-reliant and no longer fall into prostitution. After Yuechan leaves, please give them a way out and don't drive them away."

After saying this, her eyes turned red and filled with tears, and she bowed deeply again.

"Yuechan is here, thank you all."

Such sincere and heartfelt words, coupled with these tears, are hard not to arouse sympathy.

Finally, someone spoke.

"Miss Yuechan, you misunderstood. We don't dislike your background."

"That's right. Although you have fallen into the dust, you have a positive heart and know how to be grateful. It is really precious. In addition, the dance you just performed was really like an immortal. If you leave, where can we see such a wonderful dance again?"

"That's exactly what I said, Miss Yuechan, please don't misunderstand. Whether it's you or the others who were dancing just now, we don't have any intention of looking down on you."

Yuechan looked at the people who were talking with emotion, and glanced at Qin without leaving a trace.

"So what you guys mean is that Yuechan can stay?"

"Of course, since Miss Yuechan is already a free person and Miss Jiang has spent a lot of money to hire her, it is up to you to decide whether she stays in the building."

"Yes, we are just guests, enjoying the singing and dancing, how can we make decisions for the host?"

"That's right. Even if he was a prostitute before, he is now a free man. How can we interfere with him just because of our status?"

"That's right, that's what I meant!"

Amidst these words, Jiang Suining curled his lips calmly, met Qin's gaze, and smiled leisurely.

"What do you think, ma'am?"