Jiaojiao is getting married, and the male leads fall for her and fight over her.

Chapter 54 The young master only wants her to serve him...

Pei Dongzhou didn't have to wait long before Pei Xizhou arrived.

"Did you need something, brother?" Pei Xizhou asked curiously.

Prince Pei has actually come to Baixiang Pavilion again; surely he hasn't taken a fancy to one of the girls here.

Pei Dongzhou asked in a calm voice, "Have any unfamiliar faces appeared at Baixiang Tower today? Regardless of gender."

He thought that if Shen Shuyi were to enter Baixianglou, she might dress as a man.

Pei Xizhou thought for a moment before shaking his head: "No! If a stranger's face appeared, I would definitely notice."

The madam chimed in, "Exactly, most people wouldn't dare to come and cause trouble at Bai Xiang Lou."

Pei Dongzhou thought for a moment and then asked, "Are there any strange people who are not the usual ones?"

Pei Xizhou immediately thought of Haitang, because Haitang gave him a very different feeling today. Her new dress amazed him, and the guzheng music she played was also excellent.

But she was originally the top courtesan at Baixianglou, and she could play music, so it was only natural that she would occasionally dress in a way that amazed everyone.

Seeing Pei Xizhou's slightly startled expression, Pei Dongzhou pressed, "Who did you think of?"

"Haitang looks quite good today. She looks really beautiful in that outfit. It's just a pity that she has a rash on her face and can't be seen in public," the madam chimed in.

When Pei Dongzhou heard Haitang's name again, he thought that once was a coincidence, but if it happened again, it might not be just a coincidence.

"Summon Haitang to see me," Pei Dongzhou ordered the madam.

The madam accepted the order and left.

Pei Dongzhou then said to Pei Xizhou, "Go about your business, you don't need to pay attention to me."

Pei Xizhou found this strange. The usually self-disciplined Prince Pei had actually come to Baixianglou and specifically asked to see Haitang. Just before this, that person had also shown some interest in Haitang.

These two discerning men took an interest in Haitang, and he naturally became curious about her as well.

He pretended to be busy, waiting to see what would happen next.

When the madam went to fetch Shen Shuyi herself, Shen Shuyi was already asleep. She was half asleep when she heard the knocking on the door. For a moment, she thought she was in the Fusang Courtyard. It wasn't until she sat up and saw the unfamiliar surroundings that she suddenly remembered that she was in the Baixiang Pavilion, and that she was now the top courtesan of the Baixiang Pavilion.

She adjusted her veil and asked in a hoarse voice, "Who is it? I'm not feeling well, I'm in bed."

The madam hurriedly said, "Haitang, get up quickly. A noble person is here to serve you. This is an incredible stroke of luck. If you serve him well, it might be your chance to change your destiny."

This was the first time that Prince Pei had chosen a girl at Baixiang Pavilion, which was truly a stroke of luck for Haitang.

Shen Shuyi had a bad feeling: "Who wants to see me?"

Could it be Pei Dongzhou? As long as it wasn't Pei Dongzhou, she wasn't afraid. But if it was Pei Dongzhou, she felt that no matter how good her acting was, she wouldn't be able to fool that person's eyes. "That's Prince Pei, the future heir of the Pingyang Marquis's mansion. He's an extraordinary person!" The madam's voice trembled with excitement.

Pei Xizhou listened to the madam's excited voice from the side, and he almost laughed.

There's no way his elder brother, the Crown Prince, would be interested in Haitang. Why is the madam so excited?
Those who didn't know better would think that Haitang had already slept with Prince Pei.

But since Prince Pei is willing to see Haitang, Haitang should be happy to agree. Not only Pei Xizhou thought so, but the madam also thought so.

After a while of silence from the room, the madam asked uncertainly, "Haitang, did you hear that?"

Shen Shuyi was actually quite shocked. In her condition, going to see Pei Dongzhou was tantamount to suicide.
She absolutely could not see Pei Dongzhou, no matter what!
Shen Shuyi coughed heavily twice before saying, "The rash on my face seems to be getting worse, and I'm not feeling well either. Mother, please ask the other sisters to take care of the young master."

The madam thought to herself, "This is unfortunate. But it's true that Haitang didn't develop a rash only after Prince Pei came. It's not advisable for her to receive guests."

"Alright, you rest now. I'll go report to the young master." The madam didn't want to insist, so she went to report back.

Pei Xizhou stood not far away, observing, and Haitang's reaction surprised him. He thought that no matter who it was, even if they weren't dead, they would crawl to see Prince Pei. How could Haitang not see Prince Pei just because she had a rash on her face?
In the past, Haitang would always flock to anyone of importance, but today she is behaving strangely.

He wondered if Prince Pei was truly determined to have Haitang. He was increasingly eager to see what would happen, so he waited for the madam's reply to Pei Dongzhou.

The madam immediately relayed Haitang's message to Pei Dongzhou. Upon hearing this, Pei Dongzhou smiled slightly and said, "I came here because of her reputation. Since Miss Haitang is unwell, I will go to see her myself."

If Haitang readily agreed to see him, it meant she had nothing to hide. Her refusal only added to the suspicion. Regardless of whether she was the person he was looking for, he should meet this Miss Haitang in person.

The madam was truly surprised by Pei Dongzhou's reaction. Pei Dongzhou had never even seen Haitang before, so why was he so fixated on her?
"There are many beautiful girls in Baixianglou. Would the young master like to see some other girls?" The madam couldn't understand and was afraid that Haitang would ruin Baixianglou's reputation, so she made the suggestion.

Pei Dongzhou smiled faintly: "It's Haitang. I only need her to serve me."

The madam was suspicious, wondering what kind of good incense Haitang had burned to make Prince Pei so attached to her.

She quickly replied, "This servant will lead the way, Your Highness, please."

Pei Xizhou was still waiting near the Haitang room. When he saw that Pei Shizi had actually come over, he was even more confused.

Why was Pei Dongzhou so determined to see Haitang?
Pei Xizhou was there to watch the show, while Shen Shuyi was anxiously waiting in her room. Knowing Pei Dongzhou as she did, she knew he wouldn't give up easily once he became suspicious, and she feared he would come in person.

Should she leave the room? But Bai Xiang Lou's business is booming right now. If she encounters some lecherous old man who tries to take advantage of her, wouldn't that be a bad deal?
Just as she hesitated, the madam's voice rang out from outside the door again: "Haitang, open the door. The young master has come to see you in person."

Shen Shuyi then looked around the room for an escape route. The room was on the third floor and had a window; if she climbed out, she could probably land safely. The problem was that she had to stay at Baixiang Tower for the entire day, and she couldn't give up halfway. If she missed this opportunity, it wouldn't be so easy for her to enter Baixiang Tower again.

In that split second of lightning, she considered many possibilities. For example, she might successfully leave Baixiang Tower and complete the mission again; or Pei Dongzhou might enter, discover her identity, and then inform the old lady, conveniently kicking her out of the Marquis's residence…

The madam waited for a while, and seeing no movement inside, she glanced apologetically at Prince Pei.

Prince Pei smiled with such gentle elegance that he was absolutely captivating.

　Mwah mwah mwah
　　
　
(End of this chapter)