strictlysupreme Chapter 429 Oiran
Chapter 429 Oiran
"With my natural beauty, I can be the top three courtesan even if I can't be the only one... There's absolutely no doubt about that!"
Xiu'er nodded slightly, said "I understand", and quietly left the room.
In a moment, she called Wanchunlou's mother over.
She replied mechanically: "Mom, Ding Ruolian said that she wants to set her sights on the top three, otherwise it would be underestimated."
Wanchunlou's mother is a smiling tiger. When she heard the words, her face showed warmth and her smile was as gentle as spring breeze.
He waved his hand to call over the thugs and asked them to carefully write down on paper:
"Ding Ruolian voluntarily increased her stakes to the top three oirans, which means that if she can successfully enter the top three, we will let her go."
"If not, just turn her into a human pig."
Ding Ruolian quickly waved her hands and said anxiously: "No, no, no, that's not what I meant."
She looked horrified and cursed at Xiu'er, "You bastard, Chaihuoniu, when did I ever say such a thing?"
She then grabbed the hand of the owner of Wanchunlou and said, "Mom, Xiu'er was jealous of my beauty and wanted to frame me on purpose."
"The prince has already said that we only need to be in the top 80. How can this be easily changed?"
Ding Ruolian was extremely anxious. It was a matter of life and death. How could she lose her life in vain just for the sake of face?
Although she prides herself on her stunning beauty, her chances of entering the top 80 are obviously much more secure than entering the top three.
Mom still had a smile on her face. She gently stroked Ding Ruolian's shoulder and gently applied lip balm on her.
"Once you've spoken, it's like spilled water. You can't take it back."
"Although our Xiu'er is dull and stupid, she has one advantage that everyone knows."
"She never lies, she just repeats other people's words like a puppet. So, should I believe Xiu'er or you?"
"Mom, I..." Ding Ruolian's face turned pale and she collapsed completely on the stool.
It is said that trouble comes from the mouth and that if you don't do it, you will get yourself into trouble. Today, she finally realized it.
Ding Ruolian came back to her senses after a long while, and hurriedly grabbed Wanchunlou's mother's hand and said, "Mom, I have offended King Chen. Let alone the top three, even if I make it to the bottom of the top 80, he will definitely set obstacles for me everywhere."
"Although I have a beautiful face and a graceful figure, and am proficient in poetry, songs, music, chess, calligraphy and painting... I can't stop the hidden arrows of His Royal Highness Prince Chen."
As she spoke, she started to cry, as if she was really wronged.
My mother smiled and said, "Don't worry, Miss Ruo Lian, the Third Prince is a very upright person."
"You see, even though you were going to die in two days, he still told us to take good care of you."
"Put on makeup when it's time to put on makeup, dress up when it's time to dress up, and you can't miss out on makeup or clothes. I'm just worried that your complexion will affect the fairness of the election."
Xiu'er also interrupted at this time and said, "Not only that, the prince also specially sent someone to deliver the best rouge and powder, just to make you look glamorous and beautiful when participating in the selection."
"He said he wanted you to experience for yourself what it means to be 'bold and shameless', what it means to be 'ashamed of oneself', and... and..."
Xiu Er scratched his head and blurted out, "There is also the shame of 'looking in the mirror after peeing'!"
Ding Ruolian: “…”
Wanchunlou's mother smiled and gently hit Xiu'er, "This little girl is just straightforward. She will spread whatever the prince says. Miss Ruolian, you should not take it to heart."
Ding Ruolian: "But, but it was clearly agreed to be the top 80, but now it has been changed to the top three. I, I'm worried that I won't be selected..." Her voice suddenly became smaller.
Looking at the girls coming and going in Wanchun Tower, dressed up in fancy clothes, Ding Ruolian lost her confidence in an instant.
I said to myself, "Why are there so many beautiful girls in this world?"
Xiu'er replied: "The prince said that you used to be with Princess Wanyan every day, and after a long time, you can no longer recognize your own identity."
"I am just a toad resting on a lotus leaf, but I think I am a lotus flower."
"You..." Ding Ruolian was almost crying with anger.
Xiu'er hurriedly bowed and said, "Prince Chen will not set any obstacles for you. On the contrary, he will give Miss Ruolian some conveniences."
"He said he wanted you to experience the feeling of 'a toad looking in the mirror' firsthand, so that you can have self-knowledge in the future."
"You...you...you..." Ding Ruolian's eyes turned red and she burst into tears instantly.
Wanchunlou's mother quickly signaled Xiu'er to stop talking, and said with a smile: "Stop talking, Xiu'er, you have taken all the bamboo shoots on the mountain."
Ding Ruolian burst into tears, holding the madam's hand tightly, choking and saying, "Mom, can it be changed? Can I change it so that as long as I enter the top 80, you will let me go?"
The madam smiled kindly, shook her head slightly, and replied, "No."
She gently comforted Ding Ruolian: "Miss Ruolian, you are extremely beautiful and charming. Maybe you can win the first prize."
Ding Ruolian slumped weakly in the chair, her face as pale as paper.
However, her long-term self-confidence and inner tenacity enabled her to quickly adjust her emotions.
She picked up the rouge and quickly applied it on her cheeks, then she cheered herself up and prepared to face the challenge in two days.
While putting on makeup and wiping away tears, she said to herself, "I just don't believe it. I just don't believe that I can't be among the top three Oirans. No, not just the top three, I must be the first and open Pei Mochen's eyes."
Before she finished her words, she looked around hurriedly, fearing that her bold words would be heard by others, especially that "firewood girl".
She was worried that Xiu'er would tell the madam what she had said, which would make her situation even more difficult.
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Soon the day of the Oiran selection arrived.
The Wanchun Building was crowded with people and was packed with people.
One hundred girls dressed in gorgeous costumes and with different makeup took turns to perform on stage.
Among them, some were born in the Hong Kong Coliseum. They were charming and graceful, with elegant dancing moves that attracted the audience's admiration.
Some are prostitutes who mainly make a living by singing, writing or painting. They are fresh and unworldly, and have a unique elegance.
Ding Ruolian, who prided herself on being proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs, was at a loss backstage at this moment.
She muttered to herself, "Why are these brothel girls so talented?"
"Why are their pianos so sweet? Why are their dancing so seductive? And why do they all have such good voices? Why are they all good at singing?"
Finally it was Ding Ruolian's turn to perform. She took off her veil and was about to start singing when she was met with sneers and ridicule from the audience:
"He's as skinny as a shrimp, with a hunched back, and he doesn't stand properly. His eyes are dull. What's the point of performing?"
"How come Wanchunlou produced such a rare treasure this year? It really pollutes our eyes!"
The audience chatted with each other, making Ding Ruolian's face turn redder and redder.
She stammered in retort: "You...you guys should not underestimate me, wait until I warm up my voice before you speak!"
"Hahahaha, you're very brave. I've really opened my eyes today. This is the first person in Wanchunlou who dares to quarrel with the guests."
The audience became interested and started to cheer: "Okay, sing it, Xianshibao, the masters are listening!"
So, Ding Ruolian, who was poured cold water, became more and more courageous.
With the courage to never give up, she stood up straight, put on her style, used her best skills, and sang loudly:
“Ah, ah, ah, ah—”
"Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey—"
"Tie, tie, tie, tie, tie--"
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