Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 100

What’s Wrong with a Pleasure House?

Seeing their expressions, Mu Yunyao felt satisfied.

She rose from her seat and personally helped them up.

It was rare for her to patiently explain herself, but this time, she spoke in a calm voice.

“The tea house will open in a few days. I will leave Ni Yun Workshop in Mother’s hands to manage.”

“Therefore, there must be people by her side who can uphold her dignity and protect her safety.”

“Those four maidservants are the helpers I found for Mother.”

“As for the two of you, you will follow me and help oversee the tea house. You must not be careless in the slightest. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Miss. Please rest assured. We will do our utmost.”

Jin Lan and Jin Qiao’s eyes were filled with excitement.

Mu Yunyao still valued them.

Not only did she have no intention of replacing them, but she also planned to personally cultivate their abilities.

There was no greater joy for the two of them.

“Very well. Go arrange the rooms first. Also, send Si Qin and the other three their clothes and monthly allowances.”

“Half an hour later, we will go to Jin Xiu Garden.”

“Yes, Miss.”

After the two of them left, the smile on Mu Yunyao’s face gradually faded.

Jin Lan and Jin Qiao were obedient, diligent, and wholeheartedly loyal to her. Naturally, she had never considered replacing them.

However, their experience was still limited, and they lacked the calm confidence and imposing presence required of those who stood beside her.

She needed to train them as soon as possible.

Otherwise, when they entered a place like the Su family, not only would they be unable to help her, but she would also have to spare her attention to protect them.

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After Jin Lan and Jin Qiao finished arranging everything, Mu Yunyao went to Jin Xiu Garden.

When Steward Qin received the thick letter, he was momentarily stunned.

A moment later, he quietly smiled.

Miss Mu must have had many things she wished to tell Fourth Master. Otherwise, the letter would not have been so lengthy.

He should also write a letter to Old Cheng and ask him to encourage Wang Ye to learn from Miss Mu.

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After sending the letter to Yue Wang, Mu Yunyao felt as though she had finally settled an important matter.

After repeatedly correcting the fifty people's tea-making skills but seeing little improvement, she finally went to discuss the matter with Steward Qin.

“Steward Qin, I am considering sending these fifty people away for a while.”

Steward Qin was slightly surprised.

“Miss, is there some matter that requires assistance? I can arrange for others to help you.”

Mu Yunyao shook her head.

She called Wei Yi and Yun Chun over.

Without further explanation, she simply instructed them:

“Brew a pot of tea.”

Then she turned to Steward Qin.

“Steward Qin will understand after watching.”

With curiosity, Steward Qin carefully observed their movements.

The longer he watched, the more deeply his brows furrowed.

He had seen Mu Yunyao brew tea before.

Her expression was always calm and composed. Every movement flowed naturally, as if the process itself was an art.

Even those merely watching her could feel a sense of peace.

However, when he looked at Wei Yi and Yun Chun...

Although their movements were exactly the same as those Mu Yunyao had taught them, something was clearly missing.

They had learned the technique, but they had not grasped the essence.

Their movements were precise yet stiff, lacking the natural elegance and ease that came from true understanding.

“I understand now.”

Steward Qin looked at Mu Yunyao.

“Where do you intend to send them?”

“The Ten Li of Qinhuai.”

Mu Yunyao’s expression remained calm.

“The scenery of Qinhuai is renowned throughout the land. I want them to spend some time on both banks of the Qinhuai River.”

Steward Qin’s expression changed slightly.

“Miss Mu... Qinhuai is indeed a beautiful place, but that area...”

The most famous scenery of Qinhuai was not merely the flowing waters and painted bridges.

It was the pleasure houses along the river.

The beauty there came from the talented women within.

Could Miss Mu truly intend to send these fifty people into such a place?

“I only want them to stay there for a period of time and experience the ways of the world.”

“They all possess martial skills. I believe they will not encounter serious trouble.”

“If Steward Qin remains concerned, you may arrange for people to protect them in secret.”

Steward Qin was still uneasy, but when he saw Mu Yunyao’s composed expression, he eventually chose not to argue.

“Miss may arrange it as you see fit.”

A trace of satisfaction flashed through Mu Yunyao’s eyes.

“Please rest assured, Steward Qin. I only intend to temper their personalities. I have no intention of ruining them.”

“Miss has always acted with proper consideration.”

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Once she had made her decision, Mu Yunyao immediately summoned the fifty people.

“Today, you will depart for Qinhuai.”

“Fifteen days from now, return to Jin Xiu Garden at this exact time.”

Everyone looked at each other in confusion.

Wei Yi stepped forward.

“Miss, were we not supposed to continue learning tea-making skills? Why must we go to Qinhuai?”

“You will understand once you return.”

Mu Yunyao then called Liu Liang forward.

“I will have Liu Liang arrange for you to be sold in batches into the pleasure houses along Qinhuai.”

“Each person will be sold for ten taels of silver.”

“If you make proper use of the tea-making skills I taught you, you will have enough ability to become a Qing Guan.”

“You will remain there for half a month.”

“During this time, unless your life is in danger, you are not permitted to use martial force.”

“Can you do this?”

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“Miss, we do not understand.”

After hearing Mu Yunyao’s words, many people's expressions changed.

They were being sent to pleasure houses?

Was this not humiliation?

Even Yun Chun could not help stepping forward.

“Miss, is this because we were disrespectful toward you when we first met?”

“Are you deliberately trying to humiliate us?”

Mu Yunyao remained calm.

She lifted her eyes and looked at them.

“You believe that entering a pleasure house is humiliation?”

“That kind of place... is it not?”

Mu Yunyao’s gaze became colder.

“Pleasure houses welcome guests, but those within them also depend on their own abilities.”

“Farmers cultivate the land and reap their harvests. Officials serve the court and receive their salaries.”

“Everyone in this world survives by relying on their own skills.”

“What, then, is truly shameful?”

“You are merely being sent there as Qing Guan, using the tea skills you have learned. Is that truly humiliation?”

“If you cannot accept it, you may refuse.”

“I will report this to Fourth Master and arrange for others to take your place.”

The resentment on many faces deepened.

Yet because of her final words, no one dared to openly oppose her.

They could only reveal their dissatisfaction through their expressions.

Mu Yunyao observed every reaction carefully.

She understood everything clearly.

These people appeared respectful toward her on the surface, but deep inside, they still carried a trace of disdain.

Their arrogance had only been suppressed because of Steward Qin’s authority.

Now that anger had taken over, their true thoughts had finally surfaced.

They were not truly her people yet.

If Steward Qin or Yue Wang had given the order, they would not have considered it humiliation.

Instead, they would have accepted it without hesitation.

“Is there anyone who cannot endure this?”

Mu Yunyao raised her eyes.

Her cold gaze was as faint as the moonlight before dawn.

Several people looked toward Steward Qin, hoping he would speak on their behalf.

However, Steward Qin only lowered his eyes and remained silent.

He had already chosen not to interfere.

After waiting for a moment, Mu Yunyao spoke again.

“Since no one objects, depart immediately.”

“Liu Liang, take them away.”

---

Liu Liang stepped forward with a sword in his arms.

His expression remained cold and calm.

Although he stood alone before fifty trained individuals, his aura did not weaken in the slightest.

Instead, his presence faintly suppressed them all.

This was the first time Steward Qin truly examined Liu Liang.

He had noticed this person before, but Liu Liang had always quietly followed Mu Yunyao’s side and rarely spoke.

Steward Qin had assumed he was merely an ordinary guard.

He never expected that he had completely misjudged him.

One person was enough to surpass the fifty people before him.

Someone was about to step forward in resistance.

Before Liu Liang could act, Wei Yi spoke first.

“Miss, then we will go.”

Mu Yunyao looked at Wei Yi with slight surprise.

For the first time, a hint of approval appeared in her eyes.

“Go and admire Qinhuai’s mist-covered willows and painted bridges.”

“Observe the silk curtains and emerald scenery.”

“See how pleasure houses welcome guests, and how people laugh and celebrate.”

“When you return, you will understand what you truly lack.”

Wei Yi and Yun Chun exchanged a glance before bowing.

Then, leading the others, they followed Liu Liang out of Jin Xiu Garden.

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Even Steward Qin had not expected things to proceed so smoothly.

He had thought those people would resist fiercely and had already prepared for the worst.

Yet after expressing their anger, they had actually agreed to go.

“Steward Qin, in the coming days, tea wares and tea leaves will be delivered here gradually.”

“I will trouble Steward Qin with arranging them.”

“Half a month later, I will return to receive them.”

“Farewell.”

“Miss Mu, take care.”

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After Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin hurried to the study.

He wrote a letter and immediately sent someone overnight to Yuexi.

Although by the time Yue Wang received the letter, everything would already have been decided...

He still had to inform him.

He only hoped that Wang Ye would not become too angry.

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Word	Explanation
Yue Wang	Ning Junyue’s title.
Wang Ye	Respectful title for a prince or noble lord.
Qing Guan	An entertainer skilled in arts such as music, poetry, and conversation.

Edited by Little Kitty on 05/06/20

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