NOVPUBHowever, he still seemed a bit frustrated. “It’s all because of the rules you set, Master. We welcome all people of the world, even a beggar, as long as they pay for their drink. That’s what led to the scene just now.”
Shen Roujia couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. “It seems Shu Nian is truly a person of character, to set such rules. But that monk...”
Tao Hua quickly explained, “He’s been coming for several nights now. I couldn’t afford to lose business, so I had to put him in a private room.”
Shen Roujia frowned. “Is there more to this than meets the eye?”
Tao Hua sighed. “The young monk is waiting for someone—a young girl, apparently.”
Shen Roujia was taken aback, then couldn’t help but marvel, “So even monks can be entangled in worldly affairs...” 𝙣𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Finding the situation amusing, Shen Roujia decided to go out and take a look.
Tao Hua had no objections but cautioned her, “But Master, you must not reveal yourself easily. Keep a low profile, always a low profile.”
Shen Roujia waved her hand dismissively. “It’s fine if I’m discovered. You can just say that Jiao Niang has joined Glamorous Pavilion to compose music.”
Tao Hua was momentarily stunned. ” ... Jiao Niang?!”
He looked at Shen Roujia in disbelief, sizing her up. “How could you be her?”
Shen Roujia found his reaction both amusing and exasperating. “Why are you so surprised? Do I not look like someone who understands music?”
Tao Hua waved his hand. “There were rumors that the famous Lady Miao Yin had taken on a disciple—a young musical prodigy named Jiao Niang. That wouldn’t happen to be you, would it?”
Shen Roujia coughed lightly, clearing her throat. “Low profile, low profile.”
And so…
In the end, Shen Roujia found herself carrying a zither out of the room, her expression dark. The reason? If she was going to use the resources at her disposal, she had to contribute to the family business.
