Murong Qingyan stood on the stage, looking down at the motley crew of men sitting below. The mere thought that one of them would soon be her "guest behind the curtain" made her stomach churn with nausea, and she reflexively raised her handkerchief, feigning a retch.
Li Niang, deeply disappointed by Murong Qingyan’s display, immediately stepped in to salvage the situation. She smiled at the patrons below and said, "Our Fuliu is still new to the world and a bit overwhelmed. I hope the gentleman who wins the bid tonight will be sure to comfort her properly."
This fragile, delicate appearance, combined with her beauty, only drove the men below into a frenzy, stirring a sense of possessiveness and pity. In Murong Qingyan’s eyes, however, these men were nothing more than a pack of wolves that had gone hungry for days. Fearing that Murong Qingyan might do something even more erratic, Li Niang gave a sharp look to a maid, who hurried up to lead her off the stage.
Chapter 154