Turmoil In The Palace. (Huahua)
The party's over.
Later, after the party is over, madam Hu calls Fei Xuan to her chamber.
The tiredness can be easily seen on her face but she tries not to show it in front of the others. She elegantly walks through the corridor lighted by scented candles and arrives before madam Hu's room.
She takes a deep breath and knocks at the door, a servant opens it.
At that moment, Fei Xuan enters a room full of red chrysanthemums and decorated with vermilion coverlets and curtains.
In a corner of the room is a golden change with a colorful bird in it.
Right when the girl enters, the bird starts talking: "Who are you?, Don't come closer, I'll chop you!, You're my new wife?, Marry me!.
Madam Hu asks the servant to get out and turns toward Fei Xuan with a pleased smile on her face.
Madam Hu Die
Here you are. Finally!
I was waiting for you.
Fei Xuan
I'm sorry for making you wait madam.
Fei Xuan
What can I do for you?
Madam Hu Die
Help me comb my hair!
(she takes a short pause from speaking while searching for the comb on the table where she was sitting and at a short time she retakes the dialogue)
Don't be afraid, it's just my parrot. He keeps talking nonsense everytime someone enters my room. It's a gift from a far away prince!
Madam Hu Die
I just want to have a conversation with you! There are thing that I must tell you.
Fei Xuan
Of course madam Hu! I'm at your disposal!
Fei Xuan grabs the comb and starts caressing madam Hu's head.
Madam Hu Die
Even though your face was covered today, you still made a good impression with your amazing guqin skills. A gentleman from the audience was deeply touched by your performance on stage and gifted you this piece of jade.
Madam Hu Die
Yes. I didn't ask his identity because I couldn't allow him to see your face yet but I think that he will be back soon.
Madam Hu Die
I believe you will become a true courtesan in a short time if you keep working hard. Your skills are good but you must also learn how to seduce the men.
Madam Hu Die
To make them pay for more and to shut their mouths in the next moment, just like Hui Lan and Fei Zhai.
Madam Hu Die
I want you to learn from Hui Lan but she may turn you down. She thinks the other girls are her rivals, she would give you a hard time if you become popular here.
Fei Xuan
I can endure everything.
Madam Hu Die
Yes you can but that's not what I want you to do! Maybe is better to let Fei Zhai to teach you!
Fei Xuan
As you wish madam.
Madam Hu Die
How do I look?
(she asks while watching her reflection in the mirror)
Am I getting old?
Fei Xuan
Not at all madam Hu! You look beautiful!
Madam Hu Die
Don't pity me! Look at these strands of white hair, they're showing my age.
Fei Xuan
There aren't too many madam, only a few! No matter what age you have, you're still a beautiful lady!
Madam Hu Die
You keep flattering me!
Fei Xuan
No, I am not!
I truly believe that despite your age, you're still an outstanding person.
Madam Hu Die
I will prepare an entry party for you next week. You must prepare five different styles of dance and learn more pieces of music. I'll order a new wardrobe of dresses specifically tailored for you. If you can attract many people and fill our house with guests, I'll give the rank of courtesan. For that you must surpass Hui Lan and Fei Zhai.
Fei Xuan
Yes madam! I'll work hard and don't disappoint you.
Madam Hu Die
How beautiful my hair is done!
You're really skilled! I must ask you to do my hair everytime!
Fei Xuan
It's my pleasure madam Hu! In the past I was doing my lady's hair everyday. I really miss those days. (she starts shedding small tears)
Madam Hu Die
Don't cry, don't cry! (and takes her fragile hands into hers)
The past is in the past! You can have a good life here too! I promise I'll only use you to entertain the guests and nothing more.
Fei Xuan
Thank you madam!
I'm really an useless person, I can't live like a **********. I'd rather take my own life but Huahua is small and I must ensure her safety.
Madam Hu Die
Don't say that anymore!
From now on, you are my daughter. Anyway I don't have any children and I'm getting old. It's actually better than making you a courtesan,right? As long as you can gain money for our business, any method you use is accepted.
Fei Xuan
Are you serious madam Hu?
Fei Xuan
Won't the other girl protest?
Madam Hu Die
They will protest if I give you the title of courtesan because you're merely a new servant in the house but they can not protest against my personal affairs.
Fei Xuan
Thank you madam Hu!
Fei Xuan
How can I repay your kindness?
Madam Hu Die
You can do it by helping me to take care of this business! You are to well educated and skilled to be turned into a random **********. It would be a waste of talent!
Fei Xuan
I can never repay your kindness in my entire life. I'll work hard everyday to show you my gratitude.
Madam Hu Die
Go back to your room and rest well! I'll see you tomorrow.
Fei Xuan
Yes. Good night madam Hu!
Madam Hu Die
You should stop calling me "madam Hu" from now on. Try to call me "mother "!
Fei Xuan
Yes...., mother!
Have a good rest.
Fei Xuan leaves her new mother's room and goes back to her own. She goes straight to her bad and falls into the bed's soft sheets. While she closes her eyes she sees all the scenes that she went through in the past days. Tears flow from her eyes but the sleepiness leads her into the world of dreams.
Comments
zadon🍇🐾
this is such a lovely turn of the business relationship to the "mother daughter relationship" though they're not blood related🥺
2024-01-04
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