“Who on earth is that…”

“Never seen her before…”

“A newcomer?”

After the song *Shui Diao Ge Tou* concluded, a soft murmur arose. *Search: (¨Complete¨ Book¨ Divine¨ Station¨) Read High-Quality Literature for Free.* Had someone else sung this song, the evaluation might have been either indifferent or rebellious, but at this moment, no one questioned the singing style. All that could be felt was the immense captivating power contained within that serene voice.

Nie Yunzhu had been one of the mainstays of Jin Feng House for three years. Born into a scholar-official family, she was a renowned talented woman in her youth. Later, in Jin Feng House, her music and singing skills made her a master in her own right. Although she still possessed some unique characteristics or edges at that time, her artistry was already among the best in Jiangning. Had she not deliberately restrained herself and refrained from competing, she might very well have contended for the title of one of the Four Great Courtesans or the Jiangning Flower Queen.

In comparison, although Lü Xia was currently a pillar of Yan Cui House, she only ranked within the top sixteen in the Flower Queen competition, far inferior to Nie Yunzhu of three years ago. Now, after three years of refinement and cultivation, having washed away the superficiality and shed the shackles and burdens in her heart, Nie Yunzhu had undergone a higher level of transformation in her music and singing. This kind of transformation was difficult to find in brothels, precisely because she had later found a reliance and a haven, allowing her to truly find peace and quiet. Now, she was merely performing in Yan Cui House. The difference in skill was simply beyond debate.

Only on the platform corridors of the second floor, Xue Yan, Liu Qingdi, and others, after listening to the song, couldn't help but ask, "This... who is she?"

Lü Xia shook her head, her voice as faint as a mosquito's hum, "I haven't seen her either..." Then, she couldn't help but glance at Ning Yi, who was frowning slightly to one side. The woman sang *Shui Diao Ge Tou*, which should have something to do with him, so why did Ning Yi have such an expression?

As they spoke, the woman on stage, who had calmly finished singing and attracted everyone's attention like a lily and a lotus, had poured herself a cup of tea, holding it with both hands, and quietly walked upstairs, heading this way. After a moment, everyone subconsciously made way for her, including Lü Xia. They watched the woman walk past them, stop in front of Ning Yi, curtsy gracefully, and hand the teacup to him with a smile.

Earlier downstairs, Lü Xia had made a similar gesture, handing a wine cup to Xue Yan. But now, both of them were upstairs, not far apart. Compared to the woman in white, Lü Xia in her red dress was far less noticeable. This woman in white had become the focus of attention. Within this spotlight, Ning Yi smiled, reached out, took the teacup, drank it in one gulp, and then returned the cup.

Behind him, Li Pin started to applaud, and then the Su family members also began to applaud, the applause resounding in the hall.

By this time, everyone understood that this woman clearly disapproved of Lü Xia's choice of the Xue family, and thus came out to make a gesture to Ning Yi, which could be seen from the song she performed. If an ordinary woman came out to embarrass herself and do such a thing, it would inevitably seem petty. But this woman's song directly overshadowed everyone else. Even if she was invited by the Su family, everyone was first curious about the woman's identity.

Upstairs on the second floor, Ning Yi and the woman were actually quietly talking amidst the applause.

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"You didn't need to go to this extent..." In the moment of exchanging the teacup, Ning Yi smiled and shook his head, "Yuan Jin'er already told me the inside story. It's not a big deal, really."

"I know you have a detached disposition and might not take it as a big deal," Yunzhu smiled behind her veil, "but I couldn't stand it."

The words were simple, but contained an unspoken strength. Ning Yi had some things to say, but at this moment he briefly summarized them: "In any case, thank you."

"I don't have many skills. These are mostly what I can show off."

"You scared me."

"Hmm?"

"More than a few floors high, I was afraid it was a dozen."

"Heh..."

The words were quietly exchanged in this moment, and the applause had gradually stopped. Everyone watched Ning Yi and Nie Yunzhu stand like that on the corridor, waiting for what would happen next. Ning Yi glanced around, wondering if he should have Nie Yunzhu sit down to one side. Nie Yunzhu was actually glancing around at this time, becoming a little flushed. Lowering her head, she softly reminded, "You should reward me..."

"Hmm?"

"Re...ward."

Her words were even softer, almost lip-synced, because everyone nearby was watching. Only then did Ning Yi react, "Oh," and took out money from his person: "Um, that's right, that's right... I have five hundred taels... Thank you for the lady's wonderful performance."

Earlier, the Su and Xue families together had only given five hundred taels to Lü Xia. This reward was truly astonishing. Ning Yi's expression was actually quite convincing. He loudly expressed his gratitude for the performance, trying to let everyone around him hear, and then added in a low voice: "I won't write any poems for you." Right now, the most important thing was to minimize the impact, not to continue to expand it. However, after saying this, Nie Yunzhu looked slightly embarrassed. Ning Yi handed out the silver notes, but she didn't take them, which was also a little awkward. Li Pin rolled his eyes over there, and then a chuckle sounded. Ning Yi then realized it was inappropriate.

Nie Yunzhu blushed, stomped her foot slightly, then squeezed her eyes at Ning Yi from the side. Ning Yi put the silver notes on the small wooden tray held by a woman from Yan Cui House behind him, with a look of black lines on his face.

"Then I'll be going." Yunzhu said with a smile, listening to the laughter around her, lowered her head, walked out of the crowd, and headed towards the stairs. Ning Yi exhaled. The Su family members probably wouldn't feel overwhelmed by the Xue family anymore. Of course, there were probably many things to consider next. Nie Yunzhu had faded out for three years. If she became a topic of conversation again because of this, it would definitely be bad. But she went on stage for him, and whatever the reason, if there was trouble, he had to help resolve it.

As Ning Yi considered these things, Nie Yunzhu had already reached the stairs. At this time, many people's eyes were still on her, whispering and gossiping. But within this, another discordant discussion seemed to have already risen. At first, it was imperceptible. Then, someone said "Eh." Liu Qingdi, who had been looking at Nie Yunzhu, turned his head at this time and suddenly widened his eyes, muttering. Only then did Ning Yi turn his head to look at the stage below. Yunzhu, who had been receiving everyone's attention and had been looking down, also turned around at that end and glanced at the stage. After this glance, she was suddenly stunned.

The music had already started. A woman in a green dress was standing on the stage. Her appearance was elegant, but her figure was tall and graceful, and soft, obviously suited for dancing. At this time, the girl gently swayed her waist, holding a flower in her right hand and gently pressing it against her delicate lips. Her gaze looked towards a point on the ceiling of the hall, seeming to have a faint charm and intoxication in her daze. As her figure slowly turned, her gaze swept towards this area on the second floor.

This was the beginning of the dance. The woman's figure was beautiful, and the few simple movements were obviously masterful. But the most surprising thing was not her few simple movements, but that someone in the hall had already called out.

"Yuan Jin'er..."

"It's Yuan Jin'er..."

"She's actually here..."

Upstairs on the second floor, Ning Yi opened his mouth in astonishment: "This is too reckless..." On the corridor, Nie Yunzhu was also stunned, almost subconsciously looking at Ning Yi. Ning Yi also happened to look over. If it weren't in this brothel, but the scenery of spending every morning together, the two of them would probably be holding their foreheads and sitting side by side on the steps.

Yuan Jin'er's figure was graceful, and her temperament mostly showed liveliness and vigor, but her dancing skills were truly profound. Her figure was extremely flexible. At this time, she was slowly twisting like a wind-up toy. At the moment the main melody sounded, her entire body brushed open in a flash, her skirt blooming like a lotus on the water, continuously flying in the air. As her hair wildly danced, an occasional glimpse of her beautiful face flashed past. In this kind of dance, her gaze was serious and focused.

The dance...began...

Ning Yi took a few steps back, sat down in his seat, gently held his forehead, and after a moment finally sighed helplessly, craning his neck to look down there.

In short, as far as dancing is concerned, it's still pretty good.

He can only enjoy it for a while now. The things that come after, he will consider later...

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No one knew why Yuan Jin'er would suddenly appear here, but after her name was called out, the people in the hall were either shocked or amazed by the dance. For a time, almost no one remembered what Lü Xia had done earlier. She should have been the highlight of the night, but now she had become completely unimportant.

The dance was initially lively. Yuan Jin'er stretched out various amazing dance moves like walking a tightrope. After a moment, the rhythm began to slow down, creating an atmosphere of gentleness and vitality. The Four Great Courtesans were by no means exaggerated. Yuan Jin'er herself had enough talent and skill in this area. When the final dance ended with a graceful bow, Yuan Jin'er showed a smile as she tilted her head slightly. The applause that rang out in the hall was thunderous.

"Yuan Jin'er, great!"

"Miss Jin'er..."

Various voices rang out. Yuan Jin'er stood on the stage, smiling and enduring the applause and attention of the crowd for a while, then tilted her head, reached out to gather her hair, and smiled with pursed lips, sweeping her gaze across the hall several times, but did not speak. After turning her eyes several times, she walked to the side of the stage and then lightly jumped off the stage.

Everyone stared blankly as she poured a cup of wine, then held the wine cup with both hands and walked upstairs with her head lowered.

Almost the same route as the white-clothed woman just now, the same expression. Many people had already turned their heads to look at Ning Yi sitting there. Li Pin looked at the other person and then at Ning Yi, and couldn't help but laugh softly. At this time, in addition to some knowing or stunned laughter, the hall was still quiet. Everyone was just watching Yuan Jin'er's actions. Ning Yi sat there, his expression twitching and complex. Earlier, Nie Yunzhu was in a white dress. Now, Yuan Jin'er was in a lake-green dress. Maybe the legend of the White Snake and Xiaoqing came from these two...

After thinking for a while in his heart, Yuan Jin'er's gaze had already looked over before she arrived. Ning Yi looked at her. But with just glances, naturally no one could kill anyone. Afterwards, everyone in the hall saw Yuan Jin'er walk to Ning Yi, curtsy gracefully, and hand the wine cup to Ning Yi with a smile.

"You think it's not chaotic enough, huh..."

"Hmph, I'm helping to cover it up."

"Meddling in other people's business..."

"Mind your own business... Reward me quickly."

"You're robbing me, aren't you?"

"Better than robbing."

"Okay, I admit defeat today... But..." Ning Yi exhaled and took out money from his person. Not long after, he took out some loose silver. A man and a woman exchanged glances in that ambiguous space, with complex meanings. "I only have four taels of silver in total..."

Yuan Jin'er subconsciously looked around. The people next to them had already gathered around with complex expressions...

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