Chapter 554 - 0329 Hard days are yet to come (Two in one)

After a long time, Zhu Pingniang, waiting in the street corner tea house, saw Miss Lu walk out from the alley and tapped the table in front, signaling her to hurry up.

Miss Lu walked over, and under Zhu Pingniang’s slightly anxious gaze, leisurely poured herself a cup of tea and started drinking it just like that.

Her slow demeanor made Zhu Pingniang quite displeased.

"Speak."

"Speak? About what." Miss Lu raised her head, eyes filled with discontent and curiosity: "Just some trivial matters, what do you want me to say, sister?"

"How’s Lv’Er?" Zhu Pingniang pursued.

"Tsk, you still remember her family name... But, what do you mean how?"

Miss Lu thought of the look in Lv’Er’s eyes when she left and nodded, "Congratulations, Ms. Zhu, you’ve gained another maid for the dowry, undoubtedly thanks to your concern. That’s good news. The bad news is, I have another rival in love."

Zhu Pingniang: "..."

"But you, sister." Miss Lu looked at her, "It’s not really a big deal, why did you have to come personally?"

Was the girl bullied?

So what.

She has her own people watching over these girls, even if Zhu Pingniang didn’t come, there wouldn’t be any real issues.

Initially, she thought Zhu Pingniang might have a good relationship with Lv’Er, but judging by their interactions, Lv’Er hasn’t even spoken a few words with Zhu Pingniang.

So she doesn’t quite understand why Zhu Pingniang is so concerned about this child.

"What do you know, Lv’Er is considered a sister by Qingluo. Now that she’s not here, I naturally have to watch over her." Zhu Pingniang said.

"Qingluo?" Miss Lu was more puzzled, putting down the teacup: "Sister, even when Qingluo was in the city, you never cared much for her, why now... when she’s gone instead... oh."

As Miss Lu spoke, she suddenly understood something, realizing, she looked at Zhu Pingniang with a bit of disdain: "Could it be that Qingluo has achieved something in the Immortal Sect?"

Zhu Pingniang remained silent.

She hit the nail on the head.

However, it’s for Liu Qingluo’s own good; after all, Liu Qingluo’s mental realm is flawed, and any untoward circumstance could trigger it, so her sister needs to be well protected now.

The simplest thing is, Liu Qingluo’s involvement with the Immortal Sect can’t stay hidden for long, and when the matter surfaces, countless eyes will turn to Beisang City. It’s likely those cultivators can even trace back the patrons who have heard Liu Qingluo play zither, not to mention Lv’Er, whom Liu Qingluo helped redeem and cares for.

If she doesn’t keep a watchful eye, what would happen?

Of course, that’s not all; she does quite like this girl.

"Did you tell her to pick up her zither skill again?" Zhu Pingniang shifted the topic.

"Mm."

"Lv’Er is quite prideful, did you consider this when you spoke?" Zhu Pingniang thought these girls aren’t beggars; while helping, some price must be exacted, that’s the rule.

"Pride?" Miss Lu blinked, pointing at her own visage, "Sister, have you forgotten who I am? She can put on airs before others, but in front of me, all that pride isn’t worth even two ounces."

"I did forget, you’re a stern face, they’re all afraid of you." Zhu Pingniang clicked her tongue, looking at Miss Lu quietly sipping tea.

Thinking that’s how it should be.

This girl can even sass her; who dares say anything bold before her.

"What flaunting? You put on a cold face, but aren’t you still coquettishly relying on Chang’an." Zhu Pingniang muttered.

"..." Miss Lu’s smile froze on her face, she sighed, "Sister, do you think this is all because of what?"

"I don’t care." Zhu Pingniang waved her hand: "Enough with the jokes, Lv’Er is no longer from Flower Moon Building, if you help her, you should get something."

"I did, didn’t you take a box of rouge when you left?" Miss Lu waved her hand: "That counts as compensation."

Hearing this, Zhu Pingniang glanced at the box of rouge beside her, placing her hand over her face: "... You’re truly remarkable."

"Is it not okay?"

"It’s fine, why wouldn’t it be."

Zhu Pingniang snorted: "As long as she made some effort, that’s enough. As for what was contributed... if I like it, that’s the best."

"You like this rouge?" Miss Lu was surprised.

"The scent is pleasant." Zhu Pingniang thought for a moment, then added: "Maybe knowing that Miss Yun uses the same rouge? Under such influence, this rouge might seem of great value."

No kidding, when Zhu Pingniang opened the rouge just now and sniffed it, she was dazed for a good while.

Is this rouge made by Lv’Er herself? In the past, it didn’t have such quality.

"Sister, Miss Yun hasn’t used it yet." Miss Lu reminded her.

"I know, tonight I’ll trick... teach her how to use it."

"..."

Miss Lu’s eyes trembled slightly, but as she was about to speak, she saw Zhu Pingniang looking calm, her gaze like water, not a touch of flirtation.

Miss Lu’s hand under the table involuntarily clenched her skirt’s edge, maintaining a normal tone, she asked, "Ms. Zhu, what’s wrong with you."

"Nothing." Zhu Pingniang replied: "I’m a bad woman with a warm facade and cold heart..."

"You’re joking." Miss Lu said earnestly: "If you’re a bad woman, what am I?"

"I let Qingluo join the Immortal Sect." Zhu Pingniang closed her eyes.

This path is not easy.