AWB Chapter 686 Destined but not destined
Chapter 686 Destined but not destined
"Hello, sir." Hong Xiufu bowed and sat down opposite Shen Shuyi.
"Sir, would you like to drink wine? Tea? Or..." Hongxiu took the initiative to speak. She neither pretended to be indifferent and acted cold, nor was she too enthusiastic as if she would pounce on the silver as soon as she saw it.
The size was just right, as if no matter whether the person sitting opposite her was a peddler or an official, to her, he was just an ordinary person who could not be more ordinary.
"Just drink water." Shen Shuyi said.
Hongxiu followed her instructions, prepared some warm water, and then asked, "What do you want to talk about, sir? Or what do you want to do?"
"What do you know?"
"All kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting are fine, it all depends on your preference."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said bluntly: "Then let's play a game of hands."
Hearing this, Hongxiu stood up and brought the chessboard. Shen Shuyi was not in a hurry either, as it is said that a person's chess style can best reveal his character.
No matter how good you are at concealing things, you can't completely disguise yourself as another person while playing chess.
"This jade pendant is a prize. If you can beat me, it will be yours. If not, you will be my maid."
Shen Shuyi looked straight at Hongxiu, but her words made Hongxiu stunned.
"Sir, this... I'm afraid Hongxiu can't make the decision. Whether you can redeem Hongxiu depends on whether my mother is willing to let her go." Hongxiu finally lost some of her composure.
Shen Shuyi raised the corners of his lips, his eyes sharp: "As long as I give enough money, why won't she let him go?"
Hongxiu smiled sadly: "Young Master, you don't know that Mom has paid a lot to teach us these years. Now that Hongxiu has made some statements, Mom will naturally not let her go easily."
"I guess I'll have to wait until Hongxiu grows old and loses her beauty before she'll let me go..."
Shen Shuyi pretended to be indifferent: "She is just a brothel owner. How can she be so bold? I don't know who is behind Tianxianglou. How dare she be so arrogant."
Hong Xiu said faintly: "I appreciate your kindness, but the power behind Tianxiang Tower is huge, and I don't know who they are relying on. In the end, people like us can never be as free and happy as you..."
The woman looked more lonely.
Shen Shuyi raised his eyebrows, feeling that it finally had that flavor.
I guess this is how she behaves in front of Wang Xiao.
But Shen Shuyi didn't believe it. She had been in Tianxiang Tower for so long, but she couldn't tell that she was a woman.
Moreover, in order not to make things difficult for the madam, she did not dress up formally. Although she changed into men's clothes, it would not be difficult for an experienced person to recognize her.
So, it is clear that Hongxiu doesn't want to leave.
Otherwise, following a woman like herself to leave this filthy place is definitely the best choice, and it is much safer than choosing any other man.
But she just didn't want to.
"Forget it, let's play chess first." Shen Shuyi tried it out and didn't hesitate.
There was a lot of noise outside the room, with the sound of stringed instruments constantly playing, but inside the room it was exceptionally quiet, with two people playing chess on a chessboard.
Shen Shuyi plays the black pieces, and Hongxiu plays the white pieces first.
Shen Shuyi lost interest in the game halfway through. This so-called Miss Red Sleeves seemed to have some talent and knowledge, but she was probably not worthy of the title of a talented woman.
Judging from her chess style, this woman is extremely ambitious, bold and careful, but her brain is not good enough, or in other words, her vision is not far-sighted enough.
So there was no need to go on, Shen Shuyi could guess about 70% of her personality.
Just as she had expected before she came, Hongxiu was in Tianxiang Tower, probably looking for a noble man who could help her achieve success overnight.
"Miss, do you really not consider letting me redeem you? I have a man in my family who is only twenty years old and is now a sixth-rank official. With my father taking care of him, I believe he will have a bright future."
Shen Shuyi changed the subject, and sure enough, Hongxiu's eyes brightened visibly.
"I wonder if you want to redeem me, sir?" Hongxiu asked. She was a little absent-minded when she made her next move.
"I think it would be a good idea for you to be a maidservant beside my brother. After all, his concubines and maidservants are not good at writing, so they are naturally not as elegant as you."
Shen Shuyi's words made Hongxiu's face look even uglier.
Maid?
Although she didn't know whether the woman in front of her was using this as an excuse or really wanted her to be a maid.
But after all, being a maid is not an easy job.
What's more, a sixth-rank sinecure was not very attractive at all. It was just that when she saw the woman in front of her was well-spoken and elegantly dressed, she became more interested.
After all, there are many unpromising descendants in powerful and noble families. In addition to official positions, it also depends on whether they have titles.
It would be best if you could become a noble and gain some real power.
"I am not familiar with your brother, and perhaps he does not want to meet me. It is better for us to meet each other. Besides, my mother is picky and strict. If I cannot sell it at a good price..."
Hongxiu wanted to say something but stopped herself. Although she was somewhat curious about the brother Shen Shuyi mentioned, she quickly judged that this was not a good place to go.
What's more, even if she wanted to find a powerful man, she had to have the man love her, otherwise her life would not be easy in the future.
But now, the person in front of me looks very unfamiliar, who knows where she came from?
"That's true, but I heard that the son of Master Wang fell in love with you at first sight and even spent a huge sum of money to redeem you. Why did it fail in the end?" Shen Shuyi asked directly.
When this was mentioned, Hongxiu's expression became lonely again.
"Master Wang Xiao is sincere, but unfortunately, my mother asked for too much. What's more, Madam Wang came to visit me. I really have no destiny with him..."
Hongxiu's attitude was very calm, as if she was longing for something but was powerless to do anything.
Shen Shuyi frowned: "Wang Xiao is the son of the Grand Tutor after all, how could this happen?"
Hong Xiu smiled softly: "Poor Prince Wang, what you said doesn't count. In life, how can everything go as you wish?"
Having said that, Shen Shuyi heard some key points.
Hongxiu's vision is quite high. As a prostitute, she actually despises Wang Xiao for his lack of ambition and uncertain future?
Tsk, it really is...
"So, you and Wang Xiao are in love with each other? Then is Mrs. Wang trying to break you up?" Shen Shuyi asked, not giving Hongxiu much chance to think.
Hong Xiu laughed at herself and said, "I am just a prostitute. How can I be attracted to someone or not? Besides, I have no power or influence. Madam Wang doesn't want to delay Master Wang Xiao any longer. How can I be so ignorant?"
Shen Shuyi said, "It just so happens that I can talk to Wang Xiao. If you are willing to leave here with him, I can pass the message to him for you."
Hongxiu clenched the handkerchief in her hand imperceptibly, and felt that Shen Shuyi was very annoyed.
What a nosy person!
This Wang Xiao was like a dog-skin plaster when he was pestering me at the beginning. I didn't expect that after so much time, he is still lingering around.