Father-in-law married 24

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Chapter Two
"Master, what did you say?" Mo Nianci's voice rose, her eyes widening in disbelief. She must have misheard.
"I want a child," Yu Daren announced calmly again.
"But, Master, you...you...you can't!" Mo Nianci stammered. "You mean adopt one from a relative?"
"No, I want you to have one." He shook his head.
"But...I can't!"
"You can," Yu Daren said firmly. "I've found a good candidate. No, I should say you chose him."
"What do you mean?" she asked, confused.
"It means—I want you to have a child with Ren Jingjie."
"What?" Mo Nianci was so startled by this sudden thought that she almost collapsed into a chair. "With...Young Master Ren—" This thought filled her with shame, her heart pounding wildly.
"Yes," Yu Daren nodded firmly. “I’ve thought it over. Rather than raising a child of unknown origin, I’d rather have your child. At least I know you’re a good woman, and Ren Jingjie doesn’t seem like a bad man. Your child will surely be outstanding.”
Young Master Ren was more than just “not bad”; he was exceptionally outstanding. Mo Nianci thought to herself, but…
“This… is too absurd,” she murmured. “How can I… have a child with him? I’m the master’s wife!”
“You know I’m a eunuch, destined to have no heirs in this life. No one will carry on the Yu family line.” Yu Daren used a pleading tactic. “Of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is to have no heir. If I go to meet my parents in the afterlife like this, they won’t forgive me. The Yu family line cannot end in my hands!”
“But, adopting a child would be enough.” She was utterly puzzled. “My sister-in-law has mentioned to me many times that Xiao Bao could change his surname to Yu. I’ll go and tell her tomorrow.”
“Nianci, I don’t mean to slander you, but…” he said with difficulty, “I will not let that kind of mercenary woman lay her hands on my family property. For money, she would marry a beautiful young woman like you to an old man like me who is over sixty. What wouldn’t she do? If I die, I’m afraid you will have no place in this family.”
“Master…” she lowered her head in embarrassment. What he said was true, and she had no words to refute it. “I don’t regret marrying you, Master. You treat me very well.”
Between the brothel and the Yu family mansion, she chose the Yu family mansion without hesitation. She originally thought that life after marriage would be miserable, but it was much different from what she expected. Here, not only was she well-fed and clothed, but Master Yu treated her like a daughter, kind and affectionate, which made her feel uneasy.
Although he was not the husband she had dreamed of, as a poor peasant girl, she could not ask for a better fate. On their wedding night, she already knew they couldn't have a normal married life. Although it was wrong, she was secretly relieved that she didn't have to share a bed with him. She couldn't imagine those withered hands touching her body; she would never be able to bear it.
Now, to avoid outsiders, they outwardly lived in the same room, but in reality, Yu Daren slept in the inner room and never shared a bed with her. Mo Nianci had thought her life would stay like this, but now it seemed a dramatic change was about to occur.
"Nianci, I'll be honest with you," Yu Daren sat down beside her. "Besides the factors mentioned earlier, I also have some selfish motives. I know my request is absurd, but think about it, what man would want his wife to have an affair? If I weren't forced to, I wouldn't have resorted to such a drastic measure. If I could have children myself, I would never have given you away to someone else."
"Master!" Discussing such a private matter, Mo Nianci was somewhat at a loss.
"Do you know why I chose to settle here?" Seeing Mo Nianci shake her head, he continued, "It's all for face. After retiring from the palace, I originally planned to return home, but the thought of everyone in my hometown knowing I was a eunuch was unbearable, so I didn't go back and chose to settle near the capital. In this Tongxian County, I'm considered a respectable person, but being single always arouses suspicion. For the sake of face, I married you. But I'm too shameless. Marrying you didn't end the problem; we haven't had any children yet, making me a laughingstock. Everyone says it's because of me..."
"What?" Mo Nianci asked with concern.
"It's because I'm old and frail, unable to handle a young and beautiful wife." Yu Daren seemed to still be angry but calm.
"How could that be?" she said sympathetically.
"So, if you become pregnant, these problems will disappear." He said happily, "You see, if you become pregnant, not only will the Yu family have an heir, but my face will also be saved."
"But how could Young Master Ren agree to such an absurd thing?"
"I have a way to make him agree." Yu Daren said confidently.
When he retired from the palace, he secretly plundered some rare treasures, including many secret drugs that could make people "unable to control their passions." A few pills would be enough to make Ren Jingjie submit.
"But..." Mo Nianci felt things wouldn't go so smoothly. "Even if he agrees, we might not have children."
"You don't need to worry about that. Just tell me if you agree." He looked at her earnestly, his aged body seemingly regaining its vitality.
"This..." She didn't know what to do. Agreeing to such a thing was like asking for her life. She might not have a noble family background, but her parents had taught her many principles of life while they were alive. Wouldn't doing this make her a morally corrupt woman?
"Nianci, if you agree, I will make it up to you later." Yu Daren pressed on to persuade her. "If we have children, I can..." he made up his mind. "I can set you free."
"Free?" Mo Nianci was shocked. "What do you mean?"
"I know you're unhappy." He spoke her mind. “Even if I build you countless Nianci Gardens, you won’t be happy.” He raised his hand to stop Mo Nianci’s denial. “If you were happy here, this drowning incident wouldn’t have happened.”
“I…” Mo Nianci felt guilty, as if her secret had been exposed.
“Can you say you didn’t intentionally jump into the pool today?” At this point, Yu Daren couldn’t help but feel heartache. No matter how much he poured his heart out for her, he ultimately couldn’t give her happiness.
“I didn’t…” She herself wasn’t sure.
“Forget it, let’s not talk about today anymore.” Yu Daren waved his hand. “As long as you help me have a child, I will give you a sum of money so you can live the life you want and find your own happiness. How about it?”
“But… then I would be an unfaithful woman, I…” Mo Nianci frowned and bit her lower lip. The shackles of morality were a constraint she couldn’t break free from.
“Think it over carefully. I don’t mind your unfaithfulness.” Yu Daren was desperate for a child. "Is the freedom you've always dreamed of more important, or the empty title of morality?"
Mo Nianci's heart wavered at the thought of "freedom." A life she had never dared to dream of was suddenly unfolding before her, if only she could cast aside her pride…
"Besides, don't the three obediences and four virtues for women tell you to obey your husbands? Now, I'm begging you, just agree."
Mo Nianci knew things wouldn't be as simple as her husband said, but… she really wanted to agree. It seemed not only her husband had gone mad, but she too had caught this madness. "Alright," she replied with difficulty.
Anyway, it wouldn't matter if she agreed; if Young Master Ren disagreed, her husband couldn't do anything about it. In her opinion, someone as proud and confident as Young Master Ren would never agree to her husband's absurd request. Why should she refuse him now? Let Young Master Ren be the bad guy.
However, the thought that the master would make such a bold request, and that he would inevitably refuse, made Mo Nianci feel uneasy. Good heavens! What would Young Master Ren think of her? Thinking of this, Mo Nianci's mind was filled with annoyance. And the fact that she cared so much about his opinion made her even angrier.
Holding the wine the master had specially prepared, Mo Nianci went to the guest room and knocked on the door. Her trembling hands almost spilled the wine, and fear made her hesitate, wanting to back out. But she knew that the master was watching her actions from somewhere.
"Come in."
A concise and forceful command came from inside the guest room. Mo Nianci slowly pushed open the door and went in. She lowered her head, not daring to look at him, but she knew he was looking at her with surprise.
"Madam Yu,"
Ren Jingjie said in surprise, sitting up in bed. He had thought it was his personal guard, Leng Rufeng, who had come; he hadn't expected it to be her!
"Is there something you need?" he asked somewhat rudely.
It was already bedtime, and it was rather unusual for a married woman to be in a man's room. Ren Jingjie's clothes were disheveled, making him completely unsuitable for receiving female guests, and he disregarded etiquette.
"I'm sorry." Mo Nianci took a step back towards the door, her timidity softening Ren Jingjie's heart.
"Madam Yu, is there anything I
can help you with?" He stood up and put on his coat, his tone softening. "My master asked me to bring a pot of fine wine for our distinguished guest. It's a wine he specially bought from a foreign land when I married into the family. Please have a taste." Mo Nianci blushed and lowered her head for some inexplicable reason.
"Is that so?" Ren Jingjie's furrowed brows relaxed. "Thank you." He felt embarrassed by his own suspicion.
"Not at all!" Mo Nianci shifted nervously, her eyes darting around, avoiding his gaze. "I'll take my leave now." She timidly tried to escape, forgetting that Yu Daren had instructed her to watch Ren Jingjie drink the wine.
It was late, and staying any longer would only cause gossip. Mo Nianci put down the wine and turned to leave.
"Madam Yu," Ren Jingjie called out to her, noticing her flustered expression.
"What?" She jumped in surprise, glancing at him before quickly looking away, her fair face flushing crimson.

Ren Jingjie followed her gaze and realized that he hadn't buttoned his shirt properly, revealing a small portion of his skin. She was so shy; blushing like this was unbecoming of a married woman, more like a naive young girl.
"Won't you sit down?" He didn't want her to leave. Even knowing it was inappropriate, he couldn't help wanting to spend more time with her. He had actually mistakenly thought she was trying to seduce him—how absurd!
"It's late, it's probably not convenient..." she said hesitantly. "The wine is on the table, please enjoy it, sir."
With difficulty, Mo Nianci fled as if in a panic. Young Master Ren's eyes gleamed, making her heart pound. She was terrified she might accidentally fall into the abyss of his gaze.
Why would the Master suddenly have such a strange idea—wanting a child? She didn't know if she could have one, but the Master would never allow it. How could he possibly set his sights on Young Master Ren? The Master himself knew this was absurd, which was why he had to find another way.
If Young Master Ren knew that the wine she had given him contained some of the Master's secret medicine, what would his reaction be? Mo Nianci began to worry.
Seeing Mo Nianci come out, Yu Daren quickly pulled her to a corner. "How did it go? Did he drink it?" he asked excitedly.
"I...I don't know," Mo Nianci stammered.
"Why don't you know? Didn't I tell you to make sure he drank the wine?" he asked, a little impatiently.
"But...I just don't feel right," she said cautiously. "Besides, it's so late. How can I stay in his room? What if someone sees us?" Mo Nianci explained.
Yu Daren rolled his eyes. Once his plan was implemented, would she still care about these things? "Forget it, I'll go see for myself."
"Master!" Mo Nianci called out to him. "Let's not do this."
"Don't try to persuade me anymore, my mind is made up. Nianci, you really don't want to help me?" He looked at her pleadingly.
"I..." She lowered her head. "I'll help." She probably owed the master a debt of gratitude that she could never repay in this lifetime, so how could she say no
? "That's great!" Yu Daren was extremely excited. "Come, let's go see your future husband."
"Master, why do you say that?" Mo Nianci scolded.
"It's alright, I know you're a good woman, marrying me is a disservice to you. If possible, I'll let that Ren Jingjie take you away." This was his way of making amends to her. "But the child has to stay with me."
Mo Nianci was speechless. Once the master's plan succeeds and she is indeed pregnant, how could she bear to leave her child's side?
They tiptoed to the guest room window, carefully poked a hole, and peeked inside.
"Great!" Yu Daren exclaimed happily. "He's already drunk the wine, let's go in quickly."
Having drunk the wine, Ren Jingjie didn't even have time to get into bed before collapsing onto the table and falling fast asleep.
"Come! Help me carry him into the secret room." Yu Daren propped him up, also asking Mo Nianci for help.
How could this young master Ren have no wariness at all? Mo Nianci thought to herself as she helped him. He's supposed to be a martial arts expert! Where did his bravery and shrewdness go when he saved her during the day?
Mo Nianci never imagined that it was because of her that Ren Jingjie drank that wine without any suspicion.
"Alright!" Upon reaching the secret chamber, he placed Ren Jingjie on the bed that had been prepared beforehand, then turned to Mo Nianci and said, "From now on, it all depends on you, Nianci. Don't let me down."
He took out a bottle of pills from his pocket. "Take this."
"What is it?" Mo Nianci hesitated.
"Don't worry, it's a good thing. It will help you complete the task more easily." He forced it into her mouth, watching her swallow. "Ren Jingjie will wake up in a little while. I'll have to trouble you then."
He walked out. "I will bring in food on time these next few days. Don't worry, he'll know what to do when he wakes up."
"Master," Mo Nianci followed him closely, still hoping he would change his mind. "Actually, it doesn't necessarily have to be me. The other maids..."
"Only you are my wife."
Mo Nianci was speechless. Yes, she was someone else's wife!
While she was in a daze, Yu Daren slammed the door of the secret chamber shut. "I'm entrusting everything to you!"
He walked happily back to his own bedroom. The secret chamber was located in his room, in a very secluded place, known only to him and Mo Nianci. Thinking about how he would have a child after the plan succeeded, Yu Daren couldn't help but smile.
Mo Nianci, wondering what the master had given her, rubbed her throat, feeling an urge to dig out the small pill, but ultimately restrained herself.
She moved gracefully to the bedside, gazing at the handsome figure lying there. Now that no one was around, she could finally examine him closely. Of course, this was extremely impolite, but since they were about to have such intimate relations, worrying about etiquette now would be too pretentious.
Come to think of it, they hadn't even known each other for a day. She wondered why the master had suddenly come up with such an absurd idea. The child born to Young Master Ren would surely be outstanding and handsome, since the father was like that, and that was probably what the master had chosen.
However, Mo Nianci smiled bitterly; she truly didn't know how to "start." Although she was a married woman, she knew nothing about matters of the bedroom. When she married, her sister-in-law only told her that Master Yu was experienced and knowledgeable, and that she should just leave such matters to him; all she had to do was take off her clothes, close her eyes, and endure it. But Master Yu hadn't actually done anything.
Thinking of this, Mo Nianci's fair cheeks flushed crimson. Was she supposed to do as her sister-in-law suggested, take off her clothes, lie on the bed, and wait for Master Ren to take the initiative? What if Master Ren was like Liu Xiahui, too afraid to even touch her? That was quite possible.
During dinner, he hadn't even glanced at her. In fact, after learning that she was Madam Yu, he stopped looking at her altogether; even when speaking, he only addressed Master Yu, as if she didn't exist. And now Master Yu was using such methods to imprison him; if she told him the truth, then… the consequences were unpredictable, and Mo Nianci felt a chill run down her spine.
During the meal, she listened intently to the conversation between the young master and the old man, knowing he was from the capital. Judging from his attire and manner of speaking, Mo Nianci knew he must be wealthy and powerful, perhaps even a high-ranking official. The old man's foolish act was tantamount to sending himself to his death, and she was an accomplice. Moreover, Tongzhou and Beijing were only half a day's journey apart; how could they escape Ren Jingjie's fierce rage?
It was too late to think about these things now. Mo Nianci truly regretted not speaking out her concerns earlier. And now, she was locked up inside, with no time to say anything. She couldn't help but lower her head again to look at Ren Jingjie, both hoping he would wake up and solve her problem, and also hoping he would never wake up, lest she die of shame.
However, what was bound to happen eventually did happen. Under Mo Nianci's gaze, Ren Jingjie groaned and opened his eyes.
Slowly, Ren Jingjie opened his blurry eyes. After blinking a few times, his focus finally cleared and met Mo Nianci's. Mo Nianci was immediately drawn to his dark, deep eyes and couldn't help but look back at him.
Ren Jingjie's brows furrowed more and more, his expression shifting from initial surprise to increasing tension. He began to survey his surroundings.
Sure enough, this wasn't his original bedroom. It was much simpler here, with only a bed, a table, and a chair. The only decoration—if you could call it that—was probably her. She was the only pleasing piece of art in the room.
Shaking his head, Ren Jingjie tried to clear the fog from his mind. Was he dreaming? People say that what you think about during the day, you dream about at night. He must be longing to be alone with Madam Yu to have such a dream. Otherwise, how could he possibly be alone with her in a room? However, he had never fantasized about another man's wife, so why was he so unable to control himself this time? Of
course, a moment later, Ren Jingjie realized he wasn't dreaming, because Mo Nianci, seeing his pained expression, couldn't help but reach out and touch his forehead. The sudden coolness jolted Ren Jingjie awake, but another surge of heat also welled up inside him, for reasons he had no idea why.
"Damn it!" He grabbed Mo Nianci's hand abruptly. "What happened? What did you give me to drink?"
Ren Jingjie thought for a moment and roughly knew the problem must lie with that pot of wine. His alcohol tolerance was always good, so how could a small pot of wine have "solved" him? It was obvious there was something fishy going on. But he didn't understand why they would capture him. What benefit would they get? They shouldn't know his identity!
"Where am I?" he asked as he sat up, staring at her while trying to calm his breathing. For some reason, the closer he got to her, the more he smelled her unique fragrance, the faster his heart raced.
He was getting closer and closer, and his eyes seemed to brighten, emitting an eerie light. Mo Nianci couldn't help but think of backing away, but before she could get up, he grabbed her hand.
"Trying to escape?" Ren Jingjie's voice sounded lazy. "You haven't answered my question yet!"
Although he seemed kind and harmless at the moment, his eyes said otherwise; his turbulent eyes were filled with anger. She was truly afraid; no one had ever looked at her like that in her life.
"I...I don't know," she stammered.
"You don't know?" He got up and moved closer to her, cupping her face in his hands. Mo Nianci felt his eyelashes brush against her face, and breathing suddenly became difficult. "You really don't know?" Ren Jingjie asked gently.
"I..." With him so close, how could Mo Nianci speak? She felt her body begin to heat up, a heat rising from her abdomen. Perhaps it was the medicine her master had ordered her to take that was taking effect, or perhaps it was because of Ren Jingjie; she couldn't tell anymore.
Ren Jingjie glanced around and, sure enough, there was no exit from the room.
The only exit was the front door, but judging from its tightly shut, it was hopeless.
"Why are we locked together?" He turned his gaze back to her. Was she an accomplice or a victim? He couldn't understand! If she was an accomplice, she shouldn't be locked in the same room with him. But if she was a victim, why would she serve him that contaminated wine
? "You'll be angry if I tell you," Mo Nianci said softly and helplessly.
"I'll be even angrier if you don't tell me," Ren Jingjie threatened.
"Are you... are you alright? Is anything bothering you?" she asked instead of answering. Having served him that wine with unknown additives, Mo Nianci had been worried, and now she finally couldn't help but ask.
"You should know best," Ren Jingjie pressed closer. "You gave me that wine." And he had been deceived by her innocent appearance, drinking it without any suspicion.
"I don't know," she stammered, admitting. "It was Master who asked me to give it to you; I don't know what's in it."
"It was Master Yu?" Ren Jingjie wasn't surprised by this answer. "Was it his idea to lock you and me up together?"
"Yes." Mo Nianci felt utterly ashamed under his gaze.
"What are you two up to?" The heavy mystery left Ren Jingjie completely bewildered; his good temper was almost worn out. "What normal husband would lock his wife up with another man? Isn't that too strange?"
From their first meeting, he had sensed something odd about the couple. Besides the significant age difference, their polite yet distant interactions were also suspicious. But this was too outrageous!
Not strange at all. Mo Nianci thought to herself, they were never a normal couple.
"Say something!" Seeing her silence, Ren Jingjie was displeased. "Why did you let him lock you up? You should know that if this gets out, will you have any reputation left?"
"I had no choice." Seeing his rising anger, and with her hands restrained by him again, Mo Nianci trembled slightly. The heat that had filled her body dissipated somewhat.
"How could this be?" Ren Jingjie's voice rose, asking incredulously.
"It's true!" She pulled her hands away, trying to break free from his grasp. "I must obey Master's wishes."
"Then tell me, what exactly does he mean?" Ren Jingjie asked coldly, his face grim.
"You'll definitely be angry..."
"If you don't tell me, I'll be even angrier," he assured her.
"Master hopes you... hopes... you... help..." Mo Nianci stammered, her words incoherent, unable to speak the truth.
"Help with what?" Ren Jingjie asked impatiently. “Does anyone force someone like this? Who would help like this?”
“Master knew you wouldn’t agree, so he resorted to this tactic. Please don’t take offense!”
“How can I not take offense?” Ren Jingjie said irritably. “Just the fact that you’ve talked for so long without getting to the point is enough to make me angry.”
"Really?" Mo Nianci blushed shyly. She wasn't usually talkative, but her eloquence was surprisingly good.
She glanced at him again, secretly observing him. The master had said that once he woke up, he would know what to do next. But why hadn't Young Master Ren made a move after waking up for so long, only constantly questioning her? She didn't know how to help the master have a child if things continued like this. The master's magic pills must have failed.
But why were they so effective on her? Mo Nianci felt her body gradually becoming unwell, burning with unbearable heat, the fever that had just subsided now flaring up again with even greater intensity.
"You still haven't told me the answer," Ren Jingjie urged again. This was what they meant by "talking to a brick wall." This woman's skill at avoiding questions was superb, and the persistent blush on her face almost distracted him again.
Anyway, he would find out sooner or later, so telling him wouldn't hurt. Telling herself this, Mo Nianci reluctantly spoke: "The master said, please... help us have a child!" she blurted out in one breath.
Ren Jingjie nearly fainted upon hearing this. "Are you sure you're not mistaken? I'm a man, how can I help you have a child? Having a child is your job!"
"It is my job, that's why I'm here." Though her voice was soft, Ren Jingjie heard her clearly.
"You mean!" He carefully chose his words. "You want me to have a… child with you?"
Seeing her embarrassed expression, Ren Jingjie knew he had guessed correctly.
"Damn it!" He leaped off the bed and rushed to the door. "Open the door!" He pounded on the door, but it wouldn't budge, though his fists ached.
"It's made of iron," Mo Nianci kindly reminded him, only to be met with his angry glare.
"Do you and your husband have the same idea, hoping I'll help you have a child?" Knowing there was no hope of opening the door, Ren Jingjie turned back to her and questioned her.
"My opinion has never been of utmost importance," Mo Nianci frowned. Why did he change his expression again? She truly couldn't understand his thinking.
"Then tell me, do you want my child?" His voice was even deeper and more pleasant, with a gentle smile on his face.
"I..." Mo Nianci couldn't speak. When he looked at her like that, she couldn't say it, and she didn't even know what her own feelings were!
"Tell me honestly, is it because you fell in love with me at first sight that you set this trap?" Ren Jingjie stared sharply at her.
He guessed that this was probably true. He wasn't unfamiliar with women who offered themselves up, but he had never heard such a strange explanation before. However, he didn't believe it at all. What man would want to be a cuckold? She must be promiscuous and made up these excuses! You can't judge a book by its cover. Someone so beautiful and elegant on the outside, yet so wanton and lewd at heart, is truly disappointing.
"I didn't!" Mo Nianci hurriedly retorted. "It really was the master's idea. He couldn't have a child himself, so he turned his attention to you."
"Is that so?" He sat back down on the bed. "I need to think about it. You... stay away from me."
Chapter Three. "
If only I hadn't agreed to this arduous task from the master," Mo Nianci thought regretfully, shrinking into her chair as she stole glances at the person sitting cross-legged on the bed.
Ever since he told her to stay away, he had been meditating and hadn't spoken to her. Even a fool could tell he was furious.
Mo Nianci now understood what it meant to be caught in the middle, pleasing neither side. Not only could she not explain herself to the master, but Young Master Ren completely despised her. Heaven knows what she had done wrong. Everything was at her husband's behest; a married woman must obey her husband. Could she disobey?
Now, it seemed her mission was doomed.
Ren Jingjie sat cross-legged, angrily trying to regulate his chaotic internal energy, but the burning heat still lingered. What the hell did that damned old man feed him to make him so miserable…
He needed to vent, but if he did, wouldn't he be falling into the couple's trap? He wasn't going to be a tool for "procreation." Damn it! Why did they have to pick on him?
"Are you alright?" Mo Nianci cautiously approached him, wanting to wipe the sweat dripping from his forehead. "You don't look too good." Indeed,
he seemed to have suffered a great torment, his whole body trembling uncontrollably, large beads of sweat rolling down his face. Could it be… that the medicine the master gave him had finally taken effect? But she had also taken medicine, so why didn't she look like that?
Mo Nianci didn't know that because Ren Jingjie was eager to circulate his qi to expel the medicine from his body, he had accelerated the effects of the medicine, which was why he looked so disheveled.
"Didn't I tell you not to come any closer?" he said hoarsely through gritted teeth. But his hand had already defied his will and pulled her closer.
"I..." Mo Nianci didn't know whether she should back down; his words and actions were completely contradictory. "I just wanted to help..."
"You asked for this." Ren Jingjie disregarded his previous resolve; he only knew that if he didn't vent his desire soon, he would be consumed by lust.
With a slight tug, he pulled Mo Nianci onto the bed, flipping her over and pinning her beneath him. Mo Nianci reflexively struggled, but Ren Jingjie didn't let go.
"Don't move!" he commanded, frowning.
Mo Nianci obediently stopped struggling. She suddenly remembered a fact—wasn't this exactly what she had originally intended?
"Don't you ever resist anything?" Ren Jingjie said provocatively. He felt inexplicably annoyed by her obedience. "If I hadn't been chosen today, would you have obediently slept with that person?"
Ren Jingjie's rude and frank question filled Mo Nianci with a deep sense of humiliation.
"Maybe," she said defiantly. No matter how much she denied it, it was useless. He probably already believed she was cowardly and useless.
"How about this?" he whispered in her ear. "If I kiss you, you won't resist?"
Actually, she wanted to escape, but conflictedly wanted to stay. Mo Nianci felt his breath right next to her ear, and almost wanted to run away. She recalled his bronze chest with his clothes open, and her heart was filled with panic. As his lips drew closer and closer to hers, she didn't even think of resisting.
Ren Jingjie's thick, slightly rough hands cupped her oval face, and he unceremoniously lowered his head to taste it. Mmm! The taste was truly wonderful. He couldn't understand why he had tried so hard to suppress himself before.
"Your lips are as soft as flower petals." The words of praise flowed from his mouth, drowning in her sweet lips, and his hands naturally caressed her curvaceous body, slowly exploring, like following a map, not wanting to miss a single spot.
At first, Mo Nianci had a slight resistance. Even though she was married, no man had ever touched her like he had, as if he wanted to touch every inch of her body. Oh! She was terrified, yet even more excited. The fire within her burned fiercely, consuming all her resistance. She even wanted to be closer to him, to feel him clearly.
Heavens! How could she be so wanton? Was everything Young Master Ren said right? Was she born a wanton woman, only she could enjoy this kind of thing? No, she absolutely refused to admit it. That's right, it must be because Master gave her the drug that she became like this. Yes, that must be it!
Having found the perfect reason for herself, Mo Nianci confidently threw herself into it, letting Ren Jingjie lead her. Master was right about another thing; Young Master Ren did indeed know how to have a child.
Ren Jingjie raised his head and gazed at her, his eyes half-closed, scrutinizing her closely in the dim candlelight.
At this moment, her long hair was loose, cascading down her oval face like a fan. Her thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and beneath her disheveled farm clothes was skin so delicate it seemed like it could be broken at a touch. Her lips, after a passionate kiss, appeared even more luscious and tempting.
His gaze moved lower, tracing her slender waist, her gracefully long legs, and finally her beautifully shaped ankles. "
So beautiful!" Ren Jingjie thought absentmindedly.
"I've never seen such a beautiful masterpiece," he muttered abruptly.
Under his burning gaze, Mo Nianci felt even her toes turn red. Though she didn't understand what he meant, she knew he was praising her. For some reason, his praise made her incredibly happy.
Ren Jingjie stared at her for a long time, his dark eyes filled with endless contemplation. Then, slowly and gently, he ran his fingers over her skin, tracing every curve of her body, easily causing Mo Nianci's young and innocent body to tremble.
"Sweetie, sit up," Ren Jingjie whispered hoarsely. He helped Mo Nianci sit up, took off his shirt, and began to undress her.
Mo Nianci gasped, trying to push his hands away. Strictly speaking, he was still a stranger! But Ren Jingjie had already run his hands through her thick hair and begun kissing her entire body. Mo Nianci felt an unprecedented sensation rising from her lower abdomen. Those rough, large hands caressed her, igniting flames of passion wherever they touched.
This passion frightened her, yet she couldn't resist it. Before she could even think, Ren Jingjie's hand had already slipped under her skirt, lightly touching her most intimate parts.
Mo Nianci gasped again, because his hands were caressing her in ways she couldn't imagine, and she could only stare at him dumbfounded.
"You like it, don't you?" Ren Jingjie watched her reaction with amusement. If he didn't know she was already married, he would have thought she was still an innocent young girl.
Mo Nianci had never known she could feel this way before. Her body felt as if it weren't her own, completely out of control, only able to dance with his movements. Involuntarily, she arched her back, moaning softly.
"It's okay, you can moan." Seeing her hurriedly cover her mouth to hide her voice, Ren Jingjie chuckled softly.
He got up and removed all his clothes, then casually stripped hers off as well. Unable to think clearly, Mo Nianci let him undress her without resistance. After Ren Jingjie had undressed both of them, he laid Mo Nianci flat on the bed and slowly spread her legs.
"Wait..." Before Mo Nianci could speak, Ren Jingjie had already penetrated her, causing her to gasp in pain, tears welling in her eyes.
"You..." Ren Jingjie couldn't understand. Damn it, she was already someone else's wife, wasn't she? Why was she still...? He paused his impulse, wanting her to slowly accept him. Stopping now was impossible; it would kill him!
"Feeling better," Mo Nianci whispered after a while.
Ren Jingjie took this as permission. He guided her to respond to him, whispering passionate words in her ear. Mo Nianci was surprised by his gentleness, feeling her body burning beneath him. Soon, she accepted him.
Finally, Ren Jingjie relaxed and lay on top of her. Whether it was the effect of the drugs or her own allure, Ren Jingjie knew he had never felt such passion before, even though he had been with many women.
The night seemed endless; he forced himself to turn to the side, but still kept her close. Mo Nianci showed no intention of escaping; exhausted from their passionate encounter, she closed her eyes, leaned against his muscular body, and soon fell into a deep sleep.
Leng Rufeng refused to believe it, but the facts were undeniable: his master was gone!
Damn it! They were supposed to set off for the capital this morning, but the Marquis had slipped away. For security reasons, they had stayed in adjacent lodgings along the way, allowing him to protect and monitor the Marquis, who seemed to be heading home for a visit. Everything had gone smoothly; they were almost at the capital when the Marquis disappeared.
Leng Rufeng sighed bitterly. He knew he shouldn't trust the Marquis too much. Yesterday, Master Yu had kindly invited them to stay overnight. He had originally requested to sleep in the room next to the Marquis, but for some reason, Master Yu insisted on arranging for the Marquis to stay in a more secluded wing. The Marquis, naturally, was happy to agree, as there was one less person to hindrance.
Now, he was sure the Marquis wouldn't abandon him and let him return to the capital alone. However, Leng Rufeng knew he would likely delay his return for two or three days, causing him considerable anxiety.
But Leng Rufeng was determined to find Ren Jingjie. Just a few days ago, he had received news from the Marquis's residence urging him to expedite the Marquis's return to the capital, as something significant had occurred,
and the Old Madam was extremely worried! However, the Marquis seemed unconcerned, continuing his leisurely journey, and now he was playing a disappearing act, which was infuriating! "Master Leng, why are you up so early?" Yu Daren cheerfully emerged from his bedroom and greeted Leng Rufeng with a smile as he entered the hall.
"Master Yu!" Leng Rufeng greeted him cheerfully. "Have you seen my young master?"
Yu Daren's smile froze for a moment, then returned to normal so quickly that Leng Rufeng didn't even notice.
"No! Why?" Yu Daren asked cautiously, "Isn't Master Ren in his room?"
"Yes, I couldn't find my young master this morning." Leng Rufeng replied irritably. "I thought Master Yu knew where the young master was."
Yu Daren's heart skipped a beat. He was terrified; he thought this shrewd attendant already knew what he had done.
"I think Master Ren just went out for a stroll; he'll probably be back soon." Yu Daren lied through his teeth. He wanted to keep Ren Jingjie locked up for several days; how could he let him out so soon?
"If that's the case, that's good." Leng Rufeng said pessimistically.
"I'll go outside and look. If the old master sees my young master, please tell him not to go out again."
"No problem." Yu Daren's smile vanished the moment Leng Rufeng left.
"This is bad!" Yu Daren thought to himself, realizing the situation was dire. His mind was consumed with the thought of capturing Ren Jingjie so he could have a child with him. How could he have forgotten such an important thing? Ren Jingjie had an attendant, and this Leng Rufeng seemed formidable. What if Leng Rufeng discovered he had imprisoned Ren Jingjie and plotted to force him… Uh, his plan had been somewhat flawed this time; even the most meticulous plans can
have a lapse. Oh well, what's done is done, and there's no going back now. He'd release Ren Jingjie when Leng Rufeng realized something was wrong. By then, Mo Nianci might already be pregnant. Ren Jingjie seemed to be a prominent figure; he shouldn't publicize such a loss. He had nothing to fear!
However, Yu Daren still felt uneasy. Ren Jingjie… how could his name be the same as the Marquis of Jing'an? There were so many people with the same name in the world; perhaps it was just a coincidence! Yes, it must be just a coincidence.
When Ren Jingjie woke up, he didn't feel refreshed; instead, he was groggy and disoriented. Trying to sit up, he found his arms heavy, as if weighed down by something.
Looking down, he was immediately captivated by the beautiful scene before him, and slowly began to recall what had happened.
No sunlight streamed into the room, so he had no idea how much time had passed. The candle had burned down to a small wick and was about to go out, so he quickly got up to light another.
This Master Yu was truly malicious; he had even prepared plenty of candles. He wondered how long he planned to keep them locked up. Ren Jingjie returned to the bedside with a wry smile.
Looking down at the scene before him, he couldn't help but hold his breath.
Mo Nianci was completely naked, her body curled up in a ball, whether from the cold or from discomfort with being naked, he couldn't tell. Her thick hair covered her completely like a garment. Every curve of her body, from her delicate face to her adorable toes, was beautiful. On the large bed that could fit two people, her petite body appeared even more delicate and pitiful.
Ren Jingjie's gaze lingered between her legs for a long time before he finally pulled up a corner of the blanket to wipe away the bright bloodstains.
Unfortunately, Mo Nianci woke up at that moment.
"Ah!" Upon opening her eyes and seeing such a stimulating scene, Mo Nianci was half shy and half embarrassed. She quickly pulled the sheet aside to cover herself and reflexively backed away until she was against the wall.
Ren Jingjie sat up, frowning as he looked at her. "We've already slept together. It's too late to be reserved now. I've seen everything I should have seen, and everything I shouldn't have seen," he said, his gaze sweeping over her meaningfully. "Naturally, I didn't miss anything either."
Mo Nianci felt his gaze, as if she had returned to that time. She remembered him kissing her all over, leaving no spot untouched. Apart from the first time, which was both passionate and painful, when she woke up again, he grabbed her for an even more... more wonderful, more passionate second time. She didn't know how many times it happened before she finally fell asleep from exhaustion. So, he had indeed seen her entire body. However, she was still incredibly shy in his presence.
How could he be so shameless! Mo Nianci's cheeks flushed, her eyes darting around, refusing to look at him. He was completely naked! How dare he stand so openly before her, without even trying to cover himself?
"You…" Mo Nianci whispered a reminder. "Shouldn't you put on some clothes? It's a little chilly!"
Ren Jingjie only now realized he was also naked, but he didn't mind; what was there to be ashamed of for a grown man? "I'm not cold!" he said deliberately.
"But I'm not used to it!" she blurted out.
"This situation isn't my fault." Ren Jingjie thoroughly enjoyed her embarrassment. Incredibly, her face seemed to turn even redder. "As long as we stay here, I'll maintain this state."
Good heavens! Mo Nianci felt her breath catch in her throat. Constantly facing a completely naked man, whose every inch of him was beautiful, what woman could resist? In fact, her eyes had already been stealing glances at him several times without her noticing.
However, Mo Nianci knew he was deliberately trying to embarrass her, and she couldn't show weakness.
"Suit yourself, but don't blame me if you catch a cold,"
Ren Jingjie said with a smile. But his expression immediately turned serious, because he had thought of something more important.
"To be honest, you've been married for a while now, haven't you?" Seeing her nod, Ren Jingjie continued to ask, "Then why haven't you... been deflowered?"
Mo Nianci's face turned pale. "I'm not a prostitute." Why did he use such vulgar words to describe her?
"That's not what I meant." He added too late. He didn't mean to say it, but the words just came out. "However, how is your behavior any different from a prostitute's?" The words that slipped out made Ren Jingjie want to bite his tongue off.
"Yes! I also feel like a prostitute," Mo Nianci said, her face pale, offering no explanation. Who knew she would eventually become a prostitute, though she only had one client.
"You haven't answered my question yet," Ren Jingjie urged.
"I have no reason to tell you; it's our family matter," Mo Nianci said stubbornly. The old man's affairs were a secret; how could she reveal them? If he did, the old man would lose face.
"Don't forget that what I'm 'fully assisting' right now is your family matter. I feel quite qualified to interfere," he mocked.
Mo Nianci wasn't good at lying, so she simply lowered her head and ignored him.
For a moment, the two were locked in a stalemate.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, accompanied by calls of "Nianci," "Nianci."
Ren Jingjie's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Looks like your dear husband has arrived."
"Hurry up and get dressed!" Mo Nianci said anxiously.
"What are you afraid of?" he laughed mockingly. "This outcome was exactly what he expected, what's there for me to hide?"
"You..." Mo Nianci was furious. Determined to ignore him, she picked up the clothes lying aside, intending to put them on under the covers.
A small hole appeared in the door, revealing Yu Daren's white-haired head. "Nianci, Young Master Ren." He smiled warmly and presented a plate with several small dishes and two bowls of porridge. "Come on, you must be hungry. I've prepared some food here, come and take it." Mo
Nianci poked her head out from under the covers, her cheeks flushed and her face filled with shame. Though absurd, she genuinely felt like she'd been caught in the act. And the person who had caused her such embarrassment was leisurely enjoying her awkwardness.
Fortunately, he still had a shred of shame and didn't dare actually expose himself in front of the master; at least he had clothes to cover his private parts, which Mo Nianci found very comforting.
"What?" Ren Jingjie looked at her with a half-smile. "Your dear husband is calling you, why don't
you go?" "Go get it!" What a joke! She didn't want to leave the covers like this; she was too embarrassed to bear it.
Ren Jingjie got up with a smile, but his smile vanished when he saw Yu Daren. He didn't take the tray from Yu Daren, but stared at him with displeasure.
"You still dare to show your face?"
Seeing Ren Jingjie's anger, Yu Daren didn't seem to care much. "I was afraid you'd be hungry, so I specially brought you some food." "
If you're really so considerate, you might as well just let us out. There's no need to go through all this trouble sending food." He stood tall and imposing in front of the door, speaking to Yu Daren with an intimidating air. However, because the small hole in the door only reached his neck, he had to lower his head to speak.
His sharp gaze forced Yu Daren to involuntarily take a few steps back. Even when serving the most powerful Empress Dowager in the palace, he had never felt such trepidation. His intuition was indeed correct; Ren Jingjie was not someone to be trifled with, but…
"I'm already in a bind." Yu Daren stood awkwardly opposite Ren Jingjie, looking meaningfully at the person on the bed. "You've already done your thing, haven't you? My wife has been completely taken advantage of by you. If I stop now, I'll suffer a huge loss."
"I didn't willingly take advantage of you!" Ren Jingjie said coldly. "There are plenty of women like her in brothels." Mo
Nianci naturally heard his cold comments and couldn't help but curse him inwardly. After all, she had given him her virginity; what did he think of her for? Just moments ago, she had secretly imagined him standing at the door, his back muscles bulging, his long hair flowing down, his strong hands pulling at the clothes around his waist—a truly beautiful sight that had captivated her.
However, her admiration had vanished, replaced by resentment.
"You can't insult Nianci like that!" Yu Daren glanced at her apologetically. "She did it all for me..."
This only made Ren Jingjie angrier, but he didn't want to delve into the reasons.
Seeing his expression grow even colder, Yu Daren fell silent. "Anyway, I'm not letting you out now. Here's your food."
"Do you expect there won't be anything special in the food?" Ren Jingjie asked sarcastically.
"Of course not." "Yu Daren quickly denied it. In fact, he had added something to everything on the plate, just in case!
Ren Jingjie looked at him suspiciously.
Mo Nianci knew the answer from his eyes; the food was indeed spiked. The master's wickedness was truly unchanging.
"Do you want to eat or not?" Yu Daren placed some food on the tray.
"Can I say no?" Ren Jingjie rubbed his stomach. After several vigorous exercises, he was indeed starving, but he was extremely unwilling to eat food he knew was contaminated.
"If you want to go hungry, that's fine too."
"Aren't you worried about your wife going hungry?" Ren Jingjie asked through gritted teeth.
"Nianci will endure this inconvenience for me," Yu Daren said with a smug smile.
Ren Jingjie snatched the tray from Yu Daren's hand, turned back to the table in front of the bed, put it down, and plopped down in a chair. "You can leave now." His voice contained a clearly discernible anger.
Yu Daren narrowed his eyes, scrutinized Ren Jingjie, then looked at Mo Nianci behind him, a knowing look in his eyes. He felt both happy and bitter, and silently retreated.
"Aren't you hungry?" After waiting for a long time without seeing her make any move, Ren Jingjie couldn't help but ask.
His hands were already itching to pick up the bowl and chopsticks, ready to have a big meal; but she seemed to be planning to stay in bed forever, not planning to come out.
"Hey! Are you going to eat or not?" he asked impatiently.
"No." Her voice came from under the covers.
Mo Nianci made up her mind that she would never eat at the same table as him. "What a joke!" She hadn't forgotten what he'd just said; every word pierced her heart like needles. Besides, there was only one chair; was she supposed to stand and eat? Furthermore, she would never sit at the same table as a half-naked man.
Moreover, he kept calling her "you," "you," and it bothered her. Didn't he know she had a name? Of course, she didn't want him to call her by her name, Mo Nianci told herself. But no one had ever called her with such contempt before.
"Whatever," Ren Jingjie said, lowering his head to eat, truly ignoring her.
Mo Nianci peeked out from under the covers. In that embarrassing situation, she had taken the opportunity under the covers to put on her clothes, though they were still disheveled. Mo Nianci then noticed that her ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) was now wrapped around Ren Jingjie's waist, making her lower body look strange.
"You really won't eat?" Ren Jingjie quickly ate most of the food on his plate, kindly leaving some for her.
“Are you full?” she said resentfully, her small lips pouting slightly. “Give me back my clothes!”
Ren Jingjie glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and realized he had indeed taken her clothes. He grinned maliciously, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “You can come and get your clothes yourself.”
How strange, why was his lower abdomen burning again? Right, the drug must be taking effect again. He definitely had no interest in her. Ren Jingjie found the perfect excuse for himself.
He was looking at her with that eager gaze again! Mo Nianci swallowed hard, her body involuntarily shrinking back, her heart pounding.
No! She couldn’t let him touch her again. When he held her in his arms, she became unlike herself; the feeling was indescribable. She only wanted to be forever immersed in his arms, forever held by him like that. But…
that was wrong! It shouldn’t be like this for her. She was like a woman who had lost her virtue, lost in another man’s arms. Although it was with the master’s consent, she had not only lost her body, but was also about to lose her heart.
“What, don’t you want your clothes?” Ren Jingjie approached her step by step, finally sitting on the bed.
“Ignore me.” Mo Nianci dragged the quilt to the side, and Ren Jingjie followed closely behind. “I don’t want to wear them yet.”
“Oh?” His eyes lit up. “That’s perfect, I don’t want to wear them now either, share some of the quilt with me.”
He pulled hard, and Mo Nianci and the quilt fell into his arms.
“You…” Mo Nianci was both ashamed and afraid, “Don’t you dislike me?”
“A woman who comes to me, I have no reason to refuse.”
“I didn’t,” Mo Nianci was extremely aggrieved. “How could I…”
“Your husband delivered you into my hands.” Ren Jingjie emphasized coldly. “I can do whatever I want with you, your husband can’t object, and you… can’t object either.”
“What do you want?” Mo Nianci asked breathlessly.
“Don’t make yourself sound like a victim.” Ren Jingjie suppressed the pity in his heart, reminding himself of the good deed she had done. “Now that I’m already in your trap, it would be a shame not to take advantage of this situation.”
Mo Nianci really wanted to throw his words back at him to his face, but—she had no right to. After all, although what he said was extreme, it was entirely correct.
Ren Jingjie reached out and pulled Mo Nianci down beneath him.
“Why?” He was filled with desire, but also with anger. “Why don’t you ever resist? Why do you always submit?”
Ren Jingjie had always thought that the woman he liked was a gentle and demure lady from a noble family, but now he was no longer sure. Seeing Mo Nianci so submissive to her husband, even listening to that old man in such matters! For some reason, he was extremely angry.
Even though his eyes and heart were overflowing with anger, his hands still touched her with extreme gentleness, as if afraid that she would be hurt. However, Ren Jingjie himself did not notice this tenderness, nor did Mo Nianci, who was immersed in self-pity.
“Look at me!” His broad chest pressed down on her, his hand gripping her chin, forcing her gaze to meet his.
Mo Nianci reluctantly raised her eyes, bracing herself for the inevitable contempt and mockery in his gaze. However, upon seeing his eyes clearly, she was stunned. It wasn't a mocking or hurtful look; it was filled with pure and yearning passion.
Mo Nianci suddenly realized she was drowning again—in his deep pools.
She was powerless to resist his embrace and kisses, and he himself was probably the same. Mo Nianci thought, both surprised and ashamed.
Ren Jingjie could feel her breathing quicken beneath him, her lips trembling slightly. From the suppressed moans emanating from her mouth, he was certain she was completely lost, utterly surrendered to him.
This thought excited Ren Jingjie. At least for now, he was certain her reaction was voluntary, not something she was forced to do.
The intense sense of conquest made him even more willful. And Mo Nianci truly had no intention of resisting.
Chapter Four.
Leng Rufeng returned to the Yu residence dejectedly.
How strange! It had been three days already, and the Marquis was still nowhere to be seen. It was truly worrying. They were almost home when this happened. If the Old Madam found out, how would he explain it? Leng Rufeng grew increasingly uneasy.
In the past, when he and the Marquis traveled together, the Marquis would always be so engrossed in his travels that he would occasionally leave him behind to go off and have some fun. But never before had he disappeared for three days.
Had something happened to the Marquis? Leng Rufeng pondered darkly. Yes, something must have happened to the Marquis; otherwise, he wouldn't have failed to return. Knowing that the Old Madam was waiting for them in the capital, how could the Marquis avoid seeing them? It didn't make sense! Yes, something had happened to the Marquis.
So, what should he do? He was unfamiliar with this place; he should seek help. But if he went to the authorities, the Marquis's disappearance would be impossible to keep secret, and it might even alarm the Old Madam in the capital. The old lady is the Emperor's sister, so alarming the royal family is inevitable. That means he's finished; he can't even protect his master. He'll have no choice but to commit suicide to atone for his sins.
If he doesn't trouble the authorities, who else can he turn to? Leng Rufeng thought to himself.
That's it! The person with the widest network of connections in this area is Master Yu, the head of the Yu family. Perhaps he should ask him for help.
However, he felt something was off about Master Yu. Master Yu should know about the Marquis's disappearance; after all, he'd been searching for him like a headless fly for the past two or three days. He shouldn't be unaware. Why hasn't he given any indication, and the man disappeared right in their mansion!
Perhaps he should reveal his identity to Master Yu, letting him understand the seriousness of the matter, so that Master Yu would seriously help him find the man. Moreover, if what he suspected was true, and the Marquis's disappearance was related to them, they would be hesitant to act after knowing the Marquis's identity and would release him.
Having made up his mind, Leng Rufeng walked to the hall and found Yu Daren, who was sitting leisurely sipping the fragrant Tieguanyin tea.
"Master Leng, you're back." Yu Daren stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and invited Leng Rufeng to sit down. "Have you found your young master?"
"In fact, that's why I came here." Leng Rufeng scrutinized Yu Daren's sincere concern and couldn't help but doubt his own judgment. "I would like to trouble you to send some servants to help me find my young master."
"Of course." Yu Daren readily agreed. "Master Ren is my wife's savior, I will do my best."
When Yu Daren mentioned his wife, Leng Rufeng realized that he hadn't seen her for the past few days. She seemed to have disappeared with the Marquis, but that was impossible. " Isn't that right? Although the Marquis is known for his womanizing ways, he wouldn't stoop to abducting a respectable woman. Even if he was a bit out of line during our first meeting, Leng Rufeng
was certain such a thing wouldn't happen.
" "I haven't seen Madam these past few days," Leng Rufeng asked casually.
"Oh! My wife was frightened that day and has been resting in her room these past few days," Yu Daren lied smoothly, his expression composed.
Actually, his heart was pounding. He thought Leng Rufeng had discovered something, but seeing no oddity in his expression, it was probably just a polite greeting.
"Is that so?" Leng Rufeng wasn't surprised by his answer; his wild guess that the Marquis had abducted someone's wife was just a sudden whim.
"Regarding the young master's matter, I would appreciate your help, Master Yu. You are highly respected in the area and have many connections. Using your influence, you will surely find the young master quickly."
"Of course," Yu Daren promised readily.
Leng Rufeng hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, “Master Yu, since I need your help, I will no longer hide anything from you. The young master’s identity is extraordinary. If we can’t find him, many people will suffer.”
“What do you mean?” Yu Daren’s heart pounded.
“The young master… he is actually the current Marquis of Jing’an, the Emperor’s most beloved person, and his mother is the Emperor’s most favored sister.” Leng Rufeng looked at Yu Daren’s pale face. “Now you know the seriousness of the matter. If we can’t find the young master, we will all be doomed.”
“This…” Yu Daren’s face was deathly pale, though he tried to remain calm. His voice trembled uncontrollably. “Such a serious matter, shouldn’t we… shouldn’t we report it to the authorities?”
“Not yet.” Leng Rufeng looked at him strangely. “However, if necessary, we will still need to ask the authorities for assistance. If we still can’t find the young master in another day, then this is the only option.”
“I will do my best.” Yu Daren answered fearfully.
Having received a satisfactory answer, Leng Rufeng turned to leave, but after taking only one step, he turned back. "By the way, the Marquis's identity must not be revealed, understand?"
"Yes!"
After Leng Rufeng left, Yu Daren stood up unsteadily, almost unable to control himself, wanting to go to the secret room to release Ren Jingjie.
He should have known better. How could an ordinary person have such imposing aura? And he, in his wild imagination, had imprisoned the Marquis and even forced him to "offer his seed"!
Now he's finished! Not only him, but Mo Nianci will probably suffer along with him. It's all his fault. He wanted a child, and an outstanding one at that, which is why he chose Ren Jingjie, simply because he seemed exceptional.
Yes! His judgment was not wrong. Ren Jingjie was one in a million, yet he was also the high and mighty Marquis of Jing'an. His father was a general, his mother a princess, and he earned his title himself!
Yu Daren couldn't help but curse his bad luck. Having served the Empress Dowager for many years and seen countless princes and nobles, he had never seen Ren Jingjie. Thinking about it carefully, he realized that Ren Jingjie's mother, Princess Sheng Nian, was born of the same mother as the current emperor, but not to the Empress Dowager, and therefore not close to her.
After Princess Sheng Nian married, her opportunities to return to the palace decreased, and she didn't particularly enjoy palace life, so she rarely returned. Thus, he had no chance to see Ren Jingjie, leading to his grave mistake.
Now that the mistake had been made, how could he undo it? Thinking of Ren Jingjie's furious, blackened face, Prince Yu's heart sank.
Suddenly seeing Ren Jingjie in his former guest room, Leng Rufeng was filled with mixed joy and surprise. He hadn't expected the Master Yu to be so efficient, finding the Marquis within a day.
When the Master Yu told him that he had found the Marquis, Leng Rufeng couldn't believe it; it was true!
"Young Master, where have you been these past few days?" Leng Rufeng asked blurtly, seeing Ren Jingjie sitting comfortably in his chair. Upon hearing Yu Daren say that the person had been found, he rushed over without having time to ask any questions.
Ren Jingjie, who had just finished washing and grooming himself, was respectfully greeted by Yu Daren from the secret room. He merely looked at him without answering his questions.
"Young Master!" Seeing that he didn't answer, Leng Rufeng was furious. Ren Jingjie usually treated him like a brother, so he didn't mince words. He asked angrily, "Knowing we had to rush back to the capital, why did you resort to this disappearing act? If it weren't for Master Yu's help, I wouldn't have been able to find you at all. Where have you been hiding these past few days?" Leng
Rufeng had initially worried that something had happened to him, but it seemed he was perfectly fine; his worries were completely unfounded. "You've run off to play again?"
I really don't understand. The Marquis is already quite old, twenty-five this year, why is he so playful, yet a completely different person on the battlefield? How can he change so quickly?
"Do I look like I'm having a good time?" Ren Jingjie asked coldly, his face devoid of a smile.
"No, you don't." Leng Rufeng examined him carefully and came to a conclusion. This time, his face indeed lacked the smug expression of his usual successful scheme. "What exactly happened? Where did you go?"
"You said Master Yu found me." Ren Jingjie ignored his question and asked directly, "You asked him for help?"
"Yes! I looked for you for three days, without even seeing a shadow, so I troubled Master Yu. I didn't expect to find you in less than a day." Leng Rufeng said proudly, pleased with himself for making the right decision.
"Hmph!" Ren Jingjie curled his lip. "Of course he could find me." How could the instigator not know where he was?
"Are you unhappy that he found you?" Leng Rufeng looked at his displeased expression. "Haven't you had enough fun these past few days?"
"Fun?" Ren Jingjie smiled bitterly. "I went too far this time."
In fact, he had never tried being locked in a room with a woman, doing things that weren't his own choice, yet were damnably alluring. Even now, thinking about it made his body burn.
"What's wrong?" Leng Rufeng asked with concern. He had never seen Ren Jingjie like this before. He was someone who didn't know how to reflect or feel remorse. What was wrong with him this time
? "Nothing!" Ren Jingjie stood up, annoyed. "Go and prepare. We'll set off for the capital first thing tomorrow morning."
"..." Leng Rufeng stared at him, desperately trying to find out what he hadn't said, but soon gave up in frustration. "Alright, but don't try to disappear again. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain myself! This time I was so anxious I almost alerted the authorities. I can't handle another one."
"I won't," Ren Jingjie promised, half-laughing and half-crying. "This time you'll definitely succeed."
"That's good." Reassured by his promise, Leng Rufeng left his room.
Seeing Leng Rufeng leave, Ren Jingjie became lost in his own thoughts again.
He had rushed out of that secret room, not having had time to think of anything, only knowing that he was free. Yu Daren, contrary to his usual behavior, treated him with utmost respect, almost kneeling and kowtowing. If he wasn't mistaken, Yu Daren knew his identity.
It was too late to know now! A cold smile crept across Ren Jingjie's handsome face. He, a dignified marquis, had been reduced to a tool for procreation, and the effort he had devoted wasn't even for his family's lineage. If his mother knew, she would be furious.
All these years, she had been trying to achieve nothing more than for him to carry on the Ren family line. Her urgent summons home this time must have only one purpose. If she knew he was working so hard for her, what would she think?
Thinking of this, Ren Jingjie was horrified. What if Mo Nianci really was pregnant? What would he do? He couldn't let his own flesh and blood be left outside, and he couldn't let the little one bear the surname "Yu." That despicable man didn't deserve his child.
Yu Daren had subjected him to an unprecedented humiliation. If he were to be given a child in return, how could he possibly remain calm? Ren Jingjie's thoughts grew increasingly uneasy.
If there was a child, he should rightfully take it back to the Marquis's residence, but… how could the parents accept a child of unknown origin? And how could he possibly explain the child's origins?
Damn Yu Daren, damn Mo Nianci, for putting him in this predicament! And he was like a mute eating bitter melon, unable to tell anyone, lest they laugh their heads off. He could imagine Leng Rufeng's first reaction upon learning this would be to burst into laughter.
No, he wouldn't tell anyone, but he wouldn't let the couple off the hook either. He didn't know what to do yet, but he would find a way.
The best outcome would be that Mo Nianci wasn't pregnant at all, leaving Yu Daren's efforts in vain and his wishes dashed. However, Ren Jingjie couldn't help but wonder if Mo Nianci, failing to conceive this time, would repeat this cycle again and again until she had a child.
Then, would Mo Nianci have to accompany other men again, just like she accompanied him? Ren Jingjie knew she would continue, because she would never refuse Yu Daren's demands.
The thought of someone else being able to caress her body and taste her exquisite flavor, just like him, filled Ren Jingjie with intense resentment. Although he wasn't her husband, he was the first to possess her, and a strange possessiveness made him unwilling to imagine that scene.
He… felt betrayed!
No, he had to find a way to stop it.
Of course, he didn't care about her, nor did he care what she would do in the future; he just wanted revenge. Yes! Revenge.
No woman could treat him like this and escape unscathed.
"Master, what's wrong?"
Facing a man with a troubled expression, Mo Nianci couldn't ignore him. After sitting facing each other for a long time, she finally couldn't help but speak.
“Nianci,” Yu Daren frowned, his sparse brows furrowed, and said worriedly, “We’re in big trouble this time.”
“Why?” she asked in surprise.
The master must be referring to Young Master Ren, but they had already released him, and he hadn’t said anything before returning to his room. Why were they in “big trouble”?
Remembering the scene of the master releasing them, Mo Nianci couldn’t help but feel a wave of embarrassment. At that time, she and Young Master Ren were… well, suddenly a knock on the door woke them up, and the master brought this “good news.”
From that moment on, Young Master Ren treated her as if she were something dirty, hastily pushing her away. The two silently got out of bed and dressed, and he no longer spoke a word to her. Of course, before that, he had been very quiet.
Now, thinking back, she wondered if this dream had left anything behind. She unconsciously raised her hand to touch her stomach; perhaps something was already growing inside!
Before this, she had never thought about having a child, always believing that such things were beyond her reach in this life. But now, she was beginning to feel hopeful. Perhaps the master’s idea wasn’t so bad after all.
"Nianci," Yu Daren gently roused her from her reverie. Ever since Mo Nianci emerged from the secret chamber, her mind had been wandering, likely infatuated with Ren Jingjie.
"Master," Mo Nianci awoke with a start, lowering her head in shame.
"Nianci, pack your things and go back to your parents' home," Yu Daren said helplessly.
"Master!" She opened her eyes wide in fear. "You want... to divorce me?"
"Perhaps." Only in this way could she avoid being implicated.
"Why did Nianci do something wrong?" she asked in a panic. "Is it because of Young Master Ren?"
"Yes."
"But—that was your intention, Master. You wanted me to approach him, so why now..."
"Don't misunderstand," Yu Daren soothed her. "I'm not blaming you for infidelity, it's just that I made a mistake from the beginning."
"Isn't it too late to say all this now?" she said, confused. "Why bring it up again, Master?"
"It's not that if I don't mention it, it won't have happened!" Yu Daren said with a bitter smile. "I'm afraid that young master Ren won't let it go."
Yes! Mo Nianci recalled his silent demeanor before leaving the secret chamber; he must be furious.
"Perhaps, we can sincerely apologize to him," she naively suggested.
"Nianci," Yu Daren said helplessly, "It's no use. You don't know who he is."
"Who is he?"
"He's the Marquis of Jing'an, bestowed by the Emperor, and the son of the Emperor's most beloved Princess Shengnian. Nianci, we've messed with the wrong person this time." At this point, Yu Daren was almost in tears.
All he wanted was a child; was that an unreasonable request? Why had his first act for himself resulted in such a huge mess, perhaps even costing him his life?
"It's the Marquis of Jing'an!" Mo
Nianci had no concept of royalty or nobility, as such figures had never appeared in her life. But the Marquis of Jing'an was different; his illustrious military achievements were renowned even to her, a peasant girl from a remote village. She just hadn't expected him to be so young!
Good heavens! This god-like figure in the eyes of ordinary people had not only appeared in their lives but had also been framed by her husband… Mo Nianci's face paled.
"Master, what do you intend to do?"
"I'll take full responsibility for what I did. You're innocent. Perhaps the Marquis of Jing'an won't cause you trouble, after all, you're also a victim. Listen to me, go back to your parents' home and quickly sever ties with me," Yu Daren advised. "I can't protect myself now. Good luck to you."
"Master!" Mo Nianci shook her head. "I can't let you face all the blame alone. We're husband and wife!"
"Once I divorce you, we won't be." "He said optimistically.
"Would the Marquis possibly let me go?" she asked with a bitter smile. "Besides, where would I find refuge in my family?"
"This..." Yu Daren had forgotten about this question. "But keeping you here would only harm you!"
"Perhaps the Marquis will be magnanimous and spare us." Mo Nianci clung to a sliver of hope. "He doesn't seem like a cruel or unreasonable person."
"Fool!" Yu Daren had no hope for this. "No man could bear this. I've hurt his dignity. If word gets out, where will he put his face?"
"Words get out?" Mo Nianci had a sudden inspiration. "We can promise the Marquis that we will never reveal this to a third party."
"Does that even need a promise?" Yu Daren laughed at his naive wife. "If word gets out, will we even be alive?"
“But… how could he use this charge against us? If word gets out, he’ll lose face too.”
“Who said he would use this charge against us?” Yu Daren shook his head. “I’ve seen too much of that in the palace. These high-ranking officials have countless reasons to kill! If they don’t like you, they can just slap a charge on you.”
“Lord Marquis wouldn’t do that.” For some reason, Mo Nianci believed he wasn’t that kind of person.
“Perhaps.” Yu Daren had never witnessed Ren Jingjie’s character and couldn’t judge him. “Regardless, you still have to leave.”
“No!” Mo Nianci was unusually resolute. “I won’t leave. We’re both at fault in this matter; we can’t let you bear all the blame, sir.”
“Why are you so foolish?” Yu Daren was deeply moved; he had married a good wife. Having witnessed so much palace intrigue, he had never seen such a kind person. “Alas! It’s all my fault.”
“In the end, I still made you…”
Mo Nianci understood his unfinished words. “No, I’m not a prostitute. As long as Master knows I’m not, I don’t care what others say,” she said firmly. Although Ren Jingjie’s words pained her, she couldn’t care less.
“Nianci, promise me!” Yu Daren said sternly. “If… something happens to me, you must escape on your own.”
“I won’t…”
“Promise me!” he demanded urgently, “I made a mistake this time, I absolutely cannot drag you down with me again.”
“…Okay.” Submitting to his authority, she murmured her agreement.
Although Mo Nianci was shocked by Ren Jingjie’s identity, she still didn’t think things were as serious as Master said. Of course, Young Master Ren was not the kind of person who would remain silent after being wronged, but he wouldn’t take someone’s life for this! For some reason, she just believed that the man who had shared a bed with her for three days would definitely let them go.
In the stillness of the night, a figure quietly approached Mo Nianci’s bedside.
Seeing that she was alone in her bed, Ren Jingjie's mood suddenly improved. He had originally thought he would see Yu Daren sleeping with her, but unexpectedly, she was alone.
This was understandable; she was still a virgin when they were together, so it was normal for her not to sleep with her husband. But what kind of couple were they? What kind of couple had this kind of relationship? What kind of man was Yu Daren!
If he were her husband, he would hold her every night before falling asleep, never leaving her alone in her empty room.
Realizing his own thoughts, Ren Jingjie quickly calmed himself. What was he thinking? He was here on important business!
He bent down and lifted the curtain, revealing her stunning face. Damn it, she seemed even more beautiful after just one night apart. It was absurd. Apart from their first meeting in the sunlight, their time together had almost always been by candlelight. This was practically their situation; they could never be openly honest with each other. After
a night of worry, Mo Nianci finally managed to close her eyes, but she didn't fall into a deep sleep. In a daze, it seemed someone was watching her. Mo Nianci opened her eyes naturally and saw a pair of bright, star-like eyes staring at her.
Before she could even cry out, Mo Nianci was silenced by having her pressure points pressed. Ren Jingjie then quickly pressed several more pressure points, rendering her unable to move and causing her to fall into a deep sleep.
After succeeding, Ren Jingjie bent down, picked her up, and quietly leaped out of the window.
"You're leaving?" Yu Daren tried his best to suppress the joy surging in his heart. "Why not stay a few more days so I can show you some hospitality?" he said, forcing a smile, only daring to look at Leng Rufeng and not daring to look up at Ren Jingjie standing beside her.
"No, there are matters in the capital that need to be dealt with by the young master." Seeing that Ren Jingjie had no intention of speaking, Leng Rufeng had no choice but to politely decline.
"Is that so?" Yu Daren restrained himself, not letting his joy show too obviously, "You two are welcome to come again when you have time." He secretly prayed that they wouldn't come again.
Unfortunately, Mo Nianci had disappeared early in the morning. If she knew they were alright, she would surely be very happy.
"Don't worry, I will definitely come again to thank you and your wife for your warm hospitality," Ren Jingjie said expressionlessly.
Upon hearing this, Yu Daren's relaxed mood suddenly tightened. He wanted to discern Ren Jingjie's meaning, but Ren Jingjie's inscrutable expression was impossible to fathom.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis," Yu Daren said awkwardly. "By the way, I wonder if Lord Marquis is satisfied with the carriage I prepared?"
"Very good, excellent," Ren Jingjie smiled, his first smile of the morning.
"That's good." His smile did not reassure Yu Daren.
Speaking of the carriage, Yu Daren felt something was amiss. "When these two arrived at his residence, they each rode a magnificent black horse, but this morning they suddenly asked him to prepare a carriage. There was nothing wrong with riding in a carriage, but he simply couldn't believe that these two seemingly skilled martial artists would enjoy riding in one, and even demanded that the entire interior bedding be made of soft mattresses—it was truly strange.
Sure enough, the carriage was ready at the gate, but instead of the two men boarding, the Marquis carried something tightly wrapped in a cotton quilt onto the carriage, then lowered the curtain to prevent others from peeking.
Yu Daren wondered curiously what it was. 'It must be very precious, which is why the Marquis wrapped it so tightly in several layers of cotton quilts and padded the carriage with several layers of soft mattresses, as if afraid of damaging that treasure.' What could it be that would make a Marquis, who is accustomed to seeing rare and precious objects, cherish it so much?
" "Young Master, let's go."
Leng Rufeng reluctantly jumped into the carriage, acting as the coachman, while Ren Jingjie did not board the carriage, but simply rode alongside on horseback. Leng Rufeng's prized horse was used to pull the carriage. Leng Rufeng
was furious that Ren Jingjie had treated his beloved horse so poorly. His horse, in turn, was throwing a tantrum, pulling the carriage at varying speeds and proving extremely difficult to control.
Leng Rufeng couldn't understand why the Marquis had gone to such lengths, bringing this carriage and demoting him, a dignified guard, to coachman. Meanwhile, the Marquis himself sat comfortably on horseback, leisurely enjoying the scenery, occasionally peeking through the small curtains of the carriage window.
Leng Rufeng's hands itched to see what was inside, but the Marquis forbade him from even looking, which only fueled his curiosity.
"Young Master!"
"What is it?" Ren Jingjie spurred his horse closer to Leng Rufeng. "What, coachman?" he called teasingly.
"Young Master!" Leng Rufeng protested. "Why did you bring a carriage? There are only two of us; we can ride horses. Why make me the coachman? You're not deliberately messing with me, are you?" he asked suspiciously.
Ren Jingjie knew he would get angry, but he didn't expect him to hold back for so long. From saying goodbye to the Yu residence until now, they had already left Tongxian and were on the outskirts of the capital. It was truly difficult for him.
"Preparing the carriage naturally has its purpose. When have you ever seen me do something meaningless?" Ren Jingjie asked calmly.
"Not before, but that's not necessarily true now," Leng Rufeng muttered. "What exactly is in the carriage?"
"Guess."
Leng Rufeng had no interest in riddles, and besides, he couldn't guess what was so large and so precious to the Marquis.
"I can't guess."
"It's a person," Ren Jingjie said readily, "someone you know."
"I know!" Leng Rufeng thought for a long time but couldn't think of anything. "Who is it?"
"Mo Nianci."
"What?"
Leng Rufeng yanked hard on the reins, and the carriage came to a sudden stop. He turned to face Ren Jingjie, who also stopped his horse and looked at him, seemingly enjoying his astonished expression.

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