“Although your performance at the Yang and Jiang families was not bad, it wasn’t perfect. Your foundation is not as good as Liang Luoxi’s, so you need to consolidate what you’ve learned recently. Soon, I’ll invite the Jinyun theater troupe. Master Yu Qing is the best teacher, and you must study hard.”
“Yes.”
“And at Cloud Le Master’s place, you must also improve your vocal skills and not let them become rusty.”
“Yes.”
Ruan Niang listened to her, her expression respectful, and after saying a few more words, she let her go.
Gu Qingtong walked out, looked at Luo Xue, staring with big eyes, not daring to breathe. She just smiled lightly and walked ahead.
Back at Qingtong Pavilion, Gu Qingtong first had Lüguo take her down to wash and change into a clean, neat little outfit before calling her over. Although this young girl had an instinctive resistance to her, she was still her first disciple, and they would be together for at least two or three years. She didn’t want to spend those years exchanging cold glances.
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“Your name is Luo Xue, right?”
“Yes, Gu Qingniang.”
“How old are you?”
“Eleven.”
“Birthday?”
“April tenth.”
“Hmm, I’m probably only four years older than you. From now on, call me sister.”
“Yes, Gu Qingniang.”
“Hmm?”
“Sister.” Luo Xue called her carefully, then lowered her head.
Gu Qingtong nodded satisfactorily: “Lüguo, arrange a place for her to stay and call a tailor to make her a couple more suitable outfits.”
“Yes.” Lüguo responded and left.
Gu Qingtong sent Lüguo away, intending to speak candidly: “Like you, I also came to Hua Hao Yue Yuan Pavilion because of a declining family, so I pretty much know your little thoughts. You might feel that fate is against you, ending up in Hua Hao Yue Yuan Pavilion. But the Leng family has fallen, and you probably won’t have another chance to go back. At least in the future, you’ll be a young lady, able to preserve your innocence. For this alone, you should be grateful, and not resent the pavilion master or me.”
“Luo Xue wouldn’t dare.”
