Chapter 444 - The Most Popular Courtesan, Miss Cairong in the Peony Garden (1/2)

Chapter 444 The Most Popular Courtesan, Miss Cairong in the Peony Garden

Mo Xuetong went to the peony garden two days later!

Peonies were not in season and there were not any rumors that the Peony Master was in Qin. As such, there wasn’t a single person at the entrance. Mo Xuetong’s horse carriage entered the gates directly. Someone led the horse carriage into the courtyard and it was parked at the second gates within the courtyard.

After they got off the carriage, a maid went over to move the horse carriage away. Another maid approached. When she saw Mo Xuetong, she smiled and curtsied, saying, “Greetings, My Lady. His Highness said that you would be coming and told me especially to wait on you.”

Most of the people here knew of the Peony Master. However, they did not know that the Peony Master was Feng Yuran. This must be Nanny Yang, whom Feng Yuran trusted to manage the peony garden.

Mo Xuetong smiled softly and nodded. She said, “I’ll be troubling you then, Nanny Yang!”

“No, no, My Lady. Since His Highness ordered me to wait here, I will do my best. Miss Cairong is staying at the courtyard over there. My Lady, would you like to go and take a look now?”

Mo Xuetong had come to visit Miss Cairong, who had once been the most popular courtesan!

“Let’s go right now!”

“Yes! I’ll lead you there.”

Nanny Yang led the way for Mo Xuetong into the gardens. They turned at a door and reached a simple but elegantly decorated courtyard. There were three main rooms and five wing rooms. It was not big but was very neat. There was a row of flowering trees by the door. Some were blooming with vibrant colors on the branches. It was a very different feeling.

There was beauty hidden within the strength. It was different compared to other courtyards.

“His Highness used to stay here?” Mo Xuetong asked with a frown. She suddenly felt displeased.

“His Highness has his own main courtyard. This is just a side courtyard where guests are entertained when they visit. People do not usually come here. His Highness has never visited since Miss Cairong moved in.” Nanny Yang was an old nanny and was smart and very capable. She hurriedly explained with a smile when she heard the underlying thoughts behind Mo Xuetong’s words.

Mo Xuetong flushed when she saw the smile on Nanny Yang’s face. She hummed unnaturally.

“Nanny Yang, who is this?” A somewhat hesitant voice could be heard. Mo Xuetong turned around to see a woman in her 20s standing at the door of the courtyard. She was very beautiful. She had large sparkling eyes and a striking appearance. Her charming looks were soul-stirring. She lived up to her name as the most popular courtesan.

However, Mo Xuetong felt curious about the woman’s eyes. It was their first time meeting, but Mo Xuetong felt that the woman was familiar to her. She seemed to have seen her somewhere before.

Mo Xuetong’s watery eyes rolled around as she sized the woman up.

The woman could not help but look at Mo Xuetong’s face when she turned around. Her eyes brightened immediately. Even though the girl before her was wearing simple clothing, Her eyes were as clear as water and her skin was pale and soft. She was as beautiful as a porcelain doll. Even though she was tiny, she moved around with a gentle charm. Her beauty could cause nations to fall.

Nanny Yang had already received Mo Xuetong’s orders. She went up and said with a smile, “Miss Cairong, this is Consort Xuan. She is here to take care of the people in the peony garden for Peony Master. Master rarely visits so he has entrusted this place to Consort Xuan. You may tell the Lady if there is anything you need in the future.”

This was Consort Xuan? N wonder she was so beautiful. Not daring to slight Mo Xuetong, Cairong hurriedly went up to curtsy. She said, “Greetings, My Lady!”

“Miss Cairong, please dispense with the formality. I came in a hurry and have disturbed you.” Mo Xuetong said politely with a slight smile. She hid the confusion in her eyes.

“You are not disturbing me at all. I am just a guest here. I will have to trouble My Lady in the future. I hope that you will help me.” Cairong seemed slightly uneasy. However, she still spoke gently and demurely. There was not a hint of vanity on her that was common in girls from the brothel. She was also dressed simply and seemed like the madam of a wealthy family.

If Mo Xuetong had not known of her ident.i.ty, she would not have known that the woman before her was the famous courtesan.

“Miss Cairong, it is the Lady’s first time visiting. There is no one staying in the other courtyards. Could you please entertain the Lady?” Nanny Yang said with a smile.

“Please don’t say that, Nanny. If My Lady does not mind Cairong, I would like to invite My Lady in to sit for a while.” Cairong said with a gentle smile.

“Then I shall be troubling you, Miss.” Mo Xuetong did not object. She moved slightly and followed behind Cairong, entering the courtyard holding on to Mo Lan’s hand.

She had come to visit the courtesan. Previously, she had not understood why Feng Yuran and brought the woman to the peony garden. She could vaguely understand now. Since this had something to do with Feng Yuran and it was a matter between women and Feng Yuran could not deal with it openly, it would be best for her to come to ask Cairong about it.

Having decided what to do, Mo Xuetong still did not show any emotions she felt on her face.