The Lady Dancer’s Ten Husbands - Chapter 4

Chapter 4 The Ladies in thePiao Wu Yuan

Hong mama hasher own independent courtyard, with two guards standing at the entrance, Xue Ji inhaled deeply before entering the courtyard. Wu Xue Ji is now wearing a clean cut brown skirt.

Hongmama was currently sitting insider her room while waiting for her. Shes holding a white orchid cup to show her composure.

Hong mama, Ji-er is here. Wu Xue Jis clear voicewas heard inside the room, it pulledback Hongmamawho was immersed in her owntrain of thoughts.

Come in. A faint voice sounded from the inside, Xue Ji hastily walk inside.

Sit down. Hong mamatold Xue Ji to sit down and offered her a cup of tea. To Lin Xiaoxue, theres nothing wrong on accepting Hongmamas cup but Wu Xue Jis body stiffened in this kind of treatment Hong mamas giving to her.

Thank you, mama. Still, Wu Xue Ji received the tea cup gracefully.

Ju-er, youve changed. Hong mamasat down.A pair of canny eyes started staring at Xue Xies calm little face.

People must change especially when their future is at stake. Am I right, mama? Ji-er smiled at Hongmamas well maintained face.

Hong mamanod in agreement. Oh, well. How do you want this mama tohelp you? Hong mamalooked at her with admiration, although she was surprised to see this little girl who was originally weak and timidturned into a confident and daring little woman, the thing that really caught her attention was that this little girl aims to be one of the main pillars of herPiao Wu Yuan.

“I want Hong mama to give me half a year, because after six months, Ji-er is fifteen years old. In these months I hope Hongmama will let me practice the dance I just performed.” Wu Xue Jis face was full of seriousness.

Hmmnn.. Hongmamaslightly nod as she continue speakingYour dance is pretty good. The actions you made was strange but enticing. Its bold but in a way that men will left with no choice but to let their eyes set on you. Hongmamathought that this little girl in front of her has already thought these things seriously.

Mama, you are thinking too highly of me. My dance is still very lacking due to my bodys rigidness. If the other ladies started to imitate the dance I performed earlier, Im afraid ill loose immediately. So, Ji-er needs half a year to make herself the best dancer in this Yuan and be someone that cant be surpa.s.s by anyone. Xue Jis eyes were full of determination and confidence.

Ji-er really thought it well. she said, If you need anything, one must not be timid and ask this mamadirectly.Ill be watching you on the side while you pave your way to the top of this yuan.

Wu Xue Ji smiled and looked at Hong mama, sincerely saying, Mama, Ji-er is so thankful of having your support. Ji-er will not let you down. Xue Ji felt very lucky. Having a boss like Hongmama was like winning a lottery, really hard to come by.

On the next day, Wu Xue Ji now has her own independent courtyard and an errand girl named Lu-er, this kind of special treatment attracts the other ladies enviousness. But the one who is really angry about these changes was the thicked-eyebrowed-lady who Wu Xue Ji serving in the past. Her new maid has already been pulled ears by ears, and because she is one of the few ladies in the Piao Wu Yuanwho can sing beautifully and often watched by many people, she is one of the top cards in theYuanso no one actually dare to provoke her.

At dusk, the Yuanthatwas quiet for the whole day began to bustle up again. All the courtyards and the corridors are lightened by the red lanterns that was scattered in the entireYuan.

Hey, do you still have enough time to be jealous of that little girl? On the same floor where all the girls are waiting, Liu Fang Qing one of the ladies in the Yuan whose forte is dancing, was still quite sleepy. She yawned and looked at the side of the wooden door where an angry thicked-eyebrowed-lady can be seen standing.

Fang Qing, you dont have to pretend that youre not jealous. That little girl is going to pursue the art of dancing. Be careful that your guests are robbed by her. Her angry face turned to sneer at the face of sleepy Fang Qing.

Her face was changed slightly, but soon she regained her composure back. Stop speaking non-sense. She go get whoever guest she wants. This lady does not care about loosing a few men. Men love tasting new flowers and such this lady was receiving guests quite some time already, I understand their needs, but what flower doesnt wilt? So I think there is no reason to not feel at ease.

Ah. Okay, now. Im the one whose jealous and youre the magnanimous but cant you see? That little girl can dance, so what? I cant think of any reason why mamawas treating her so special, she even got her own separate courtyard.Look, I see you practice your dance everyday and I can say that you dance so good, you also deserve to own a separate courtyard! She will not loose this chance to angry this Fang Qing who is always on her way!

Stop spouting nonsense. This is Hongmamas affair, refrain yourself to incite disharmony! If you have so much time in your hands, why not practice your voice more, maybe youll get a chance to accompany her singing later! Hmp! Liu Fang Qing was really angry as she stared at her. She turned back and walk inside her room and shut it loudly.

What!? That b.i.t.c.h will sing!? No way in h.e.l.l!! Unless that old mama die, there is no chance that girl will be singing on my stage! Ah! You, you! Im going to wait to see you dance as her accompanist! The thick eye-browed-lady was so furious that she stepped on the hem of her skirt and slip.

Suddenly, the door separating the common room was opened. A stunning lady dressed in white came in. She turned and look at the thick-eyebrowed-lady coldly.

Yan-er, you dont have to look.. at me this way.. Ill.. go. She started to fix herself and exit herself in the room. Her yells where heard again when she was already no where in sight

This Yan-ers lip was hooked on the other side. Her eyes was reflecting her coldness. She started walking her way to Hong mamas courtyard without looking back.