A Dream of Red Mansions: A Fairy Tale of Dreams (Complete) - 14

Chapter Seventy-Six: The Beautiful Spy

"This is it." Led by a beautiful woman, Baoyu arrived at the residence of the beauty Zhao Quan had sent to seduce him. He leisurely waved his hand, signaling Lan Jie to knock on the door.
"Baoyu!" Qingwen, who had come out to answer, immediately saw her beloved. The straightforward girl, disregarding the presence of others, leaped into his arms.
"This humble woman, Fu Qiufang, greets Second Master Bao!" Accompanying Qingwen was a petite young woman. Though her head was bowed and her face obscured, her soft voice was sweet and clear, instinctively associating her with beauty.
"Qingwen, you and Lan Jie go back to your room and wait for me. I have something to discuss with Miss Fu alone!" "Second Master, please sit!" After the two women left, Baoyu, his expression unchanged, entered the beauty's room. Fu Qiufang, seemingly a different person, showed none of her previous shyness, as if she truly considered this her home, condescendingly inviting Baoyu to sit down.
"Miss Fu, you're too kind. This is my place, Jia Baoyu's place, isn't it?!" Baoyu's eyes gleamed, his bright, sharp gaze fixed on the girl before him. Though his expression remained unchanged, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. This girl was beautiful and charming, no less so than his beloved Xiren. No wonder she became Zhao Quan's deadly weapon against him—what a pity!
"Judging from your words, Second Master, it seems you're a little unhappy about me being here, is that right?" Fu Qiufang met the long-rumored gaze of the second young master of the Jia family without fear, then retorted sharply, "But I belong to Young Master Shi. Perhaps Second Master shouldn't be so nosy?! Aren't you afraid Young Master Shi will be unhappy?" Indeed, she was a deadly beauty. Baoyu chuckled inwardly; she had already begun to sow discord. How amusing!
Thinking of this, he didn't want the game to end too quickly. His solemn expression suddenly shifted, revealing a hint of frivolity beneath his smugness. "There's something Miss Fu might not know. My brother has already given you to me. Do you think he'll still be jealous?" Before he finished speaking, Bao Yu appeared before the beautiful spy without warning, his sharp gaze piercing the girl's heart like two swords.
"You... what are you going to do?!" Fu Qiufang finally lost her composure, her feigned strength crumbling under the other's sudden action and incredulous words. "
Don't come any closer!" The girl's delicate body hopped backward like a frightened rabbit, completely forgetting her duty as a spy. Suddenly, she pulled out a pair of scissors from her bosom and held them to her neck, saying, "If you come any closer, I'll kill myself. Don't even think about taking advantage of me!" What kind of honey trap is this?! Is this how you carry out a mission? Heh, heh... even more fun!
Baoyu was overjoyed, but his expression remained solemn. He didn't approach again, and his cold words slowly escaped his lips, each word like a heavy hammer blow to the young girl's heart. "Fu Qiufang, eighteen years old, originally from Jiangsu, moved to the capital with her father and brothers five years ago. The Fu family, relying on Zhao Qianhu of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, became wealthy in the capital in just one year. Your brother, Fu Shiben, gave you to Zhao Quan to curry favor, and now Zhao Quan has sent you to the Red Chamber!" Baoyu paused slightly, his voice cold... He chuckled and retorted, "Am I right? Miss Fu! Your current behavior doesn't seem to fit the criteria for a honey trap, does it? Shouldn't you take this opportunity to throw yourself into my arms and seduce me?" "Stop talking, please stop talking! Waaah..." The panicked girl's wounds were reopened on the spot, and endless grievances finally burst forth from her heart. Tears streamed down her face as she wept silently, her weak body collapsing to the ground. Despair, helplessness, shame, and hatred—a torrent of emotions erupted in that instant.
Bao Yu, who couldn't bring himself to be ruthless towards beautiful women, hadn't expected to encounter such an incompetent spy. Instinctively, he moved forward to help her up.
"Don't come any closer!" Lost in her grief, the young woman hadn't forgotten her perilous situation—a lecherous man was eyeing her menacingly, and seeing his apparent intent to harm her, she hastily grabbed a pair of sharp scissors and held them to her tear-streaked neck. In her agitation, the sharp scissors cut her skin, and a heartbreaking drop of blood finally shattered Bao Yu's composure. "Okay, okay... don't get agitated, I won't come any closer!" Unable to bear seeing such a beautiful woman perish, Bao Yu waved his hand frantically, taking several steps back instead of advancing.
"Shameless, despicable, vile, inhuman... Waaah!" Amidst her sorrowful pain, Fu Qiufang cursed through gritted teeth. The kind-hearted Bao Yu, never expecting his own image to be so "rich," was both angry and amused. Before he could retaliate, the beauty's expression suddenly changed, and she screamed wildly, "Heaven has no eyes! Besides treating us women like commodities to be sent around, what else can you big shots do?!" So she wasn't just cursing me! Thank goodness! The worldly-wise Baoyu finally understood: the girl was wallowing in self-pity, lamenting the injustice Heaven inflicts on women!
Silence, a terrifying silence! The crying abruptly ceased, the clamor in the room seemingly severed by a knife. The two, each lost in their own thoughts, stood facing each other, speechless for a long time. This
tense standoff, devoid of tension, lasted for an unknown duration. For the deeply shaken "fake" Baoyu, he had never expected the bait of this honey trap to suddenly change, displaying a spirit of resistance rarely seen in women of this era—truly a pioneering feminist! Ha, ha… the bored man felt an eternity had passed, so long that he began to feel impatient.
Fu Qiufang, meanwhile, was completely engrossed in her self-pity and endless agitation, her scissors flailing aimlessly in front of her, as if disgusting faces were all around her. Her brother, Zhao Quan, Shi Yu—all those who had passed her around deserved to die! Why should women suffer?! Why should they be treated like commodities?
"I will resist! I refuse to believe there is no justice in this world!" The silent cry transformed into a surge of fighting spirit within the young girl's heart. In an instant, the wretched and hopeless Fu Qiufang came back to life. The desperate and helpless Fu Qiufang disappeared, replaced by a Fu Qiufang full of fighting spirit, no longer subject to manipulation!
"Second Master Bao, now that Master Shi has given me to you, what are you going to do with me?!" The girl, who had suddenly calmed down, regained the composure she had when she first met Bao Yu. She gracefully bowed and walked back to her seat, sitting down leisurely. Her deep, beautiful eyes met Bao Yu's gaze like a clear pool!
The series of unexpected changes left Second Master Bao dumbfounded. This woman's transformation was far too fast and too intense!
"Who is Miss Fu?!" Second Master Bao was incredibly astute. After a moment of astonishment, he instantly regained his senses and, also walking back to his seat, asked a seemingly unrelated question with profound meaning.
"I am a spy sent by Zhao Quan!" The girl, with a natural and gentle smile, spoke as if she were asking for water, her tone confident and natural. "I am a beautiful snake sent to seduce and sow discord between Young Master Shi and Second Master Bao!" "Hmm! Good to be honest!" Bao Yu's face remained calm, but he was quite surprised by the woman's composure. He wondered if her earlier agitation was all an act, a way to get his attention!
"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you for saying that?" Bao Yu's expression was as gentle and natural as if he were offering tea to a beautiful woman, but a glint of shrewdness in his eyes made it absolutely believable that he meant what he said.
"Afraid! Why wouldn't I be afraid?!" Fu Qiufang completely disregarded the sharpness in the other's eyes, her tone shifting with a hint of smugness, "But I know that Second Master Bao isn't such a cruel villain. Your two beloved concubines have spoken highly of you these past few days. If Second Master Bao wasn't intentionally deceiving the two sisters, then I believe you wouldn't be able to bring yourself to do it!" "Heh, heh..." Baoyu laughed in exasperation. This woman had even used the Qingwen sisters! But he truly couldn't bring himself to harm a weak woman, so he could only harden his expression and fiercely retaliate, "Even if I don't kill you, do you think I would keep a spy around? Sending you back to Zhao Quan's place doesn't seem like a difficult task, does it?!"
"Hehe..." Fu Qiufang couldn't help but cover her face and laugh, secretly wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes. She laughed as if she were incredibly happy, saying, "Young Master Bao is joking with me again! You would never do such a thing!" *Clang!* Baoyu was now truly impressed by this woman. Slightly startled, he smiled his signature mischievous grin, "Oh! Then tell me, Miss Fu, what reason do I have not to send you back?" "Commander Zhao is powerful and influential. If Young Master Bao refuses his offer, it's tantamount to declaring to the world that you are his enemy," the beautiful spy said, carefully observing Baoyu for a moment. But Baoyu's unchanging expression only made her more inscrutable. Helplessly, she continued, "How could someone as clever as Young Master Bao leave such obvious traces?!" Seeing Baoyu remain silent and unresponsive, Fu Qiufang, undeterred, said in a low voice, without any hint of praise or criticism:
"Besides, I've long heard of Master Bao's extraordinary wisdom. If you were to send me, this spy, away from here, wouldn't that be an invisible sign of weakness to your opponent?! Master Bao, am I right?!" "Hehe..." Before Bao Yu could respond, Fu Qiufang, whether unable to contain her complex thoughts or intentionally provoking him, burst into loud laughter. Amidst the tinkling of her silvery laughter, the beautiful woman concluded without joy or sorrow, "So, Master Bao, you can neither kill me nor send me away. I believe the only thing you'll do is to imprison me. This way, you can maintain the facade of harmony with Commander Zhao and prevent me from ruining your grand plans!" "A clever woman!" Bao Yu finally spoke, his seemingly random remark leaving Fu Qiufang puzzled as to what he meant.
"You're right!" The intense, wicked grin, coupled with Bao Yu's playful expression, sent a chill down Fu Qiufang's spine, who had been holding the upper hand. "I'm imprisoning you, and that's all I can do!" He paused slightly, then gave her a strange look, as if she were looking at a beloved toy, causing cold sweat to break out on her brow. Bao Yu's unhurried words only fueled her fear. "Heh, heh… I've been quite free lately, so there's something you didn't guess right. I've decided—my grand experimental plan will begin with you. Isn't that an honor? Being the first test subject is incredibly glorious!" Bao Yu's cheerful and excited words only fueled Fu Qiufang's instinctive fear and intense confusion. What did Bao Yu mean by this "reform plan"? How did he intend to reform her?!
"You don't understand?" This time it was Bao Yu's turn to be in charge. The seemingly mysterious fellow pondered intently, his "malicious" smile as enigmatic and terrifying as a devil's. "I'll give you an example and you'll understand!" The beautiful spy was incredibly nervous as Bao Yu's deep voice pierced straight into her mind. "The simplest experiment is to put a frog in a pot filled with cold water, and then slowly heat it until the water boils. Do you know what the result is?" Bao Yu's features were slightly distorted as he suppressed his laughter, a devilish smile that appeared to the girl. "The result is that the frog just kept swimming and swimming in the water! Even when the water boiled and cooked it alive, it never thought of jumping out of the pot. Now you understand what an experiment is!" "You...you...you're not human!" Despite such a terrifying act, Bao Yu's face was filled with ecstasy. How could an ancient girl have imagined such a horrific act? She was terrified of her fate of becoming a frog, her delicate body trembling as she angrily denounced the smiling devil!
"I won't disturb Miss Fu's rest any longer," Baoyu said, turning away before the beautiful spy could finish her tirade. His dashing figure was as elegant as a jade tree in the wind, but the words carried on the wind were a devil's summons: "Please rest well, Miss. I'll slowly experiment on you! Ha, ha..." Trying to mess with me! I'll make sure you have nightmares every night! Heh, heh... The illusory Baoyu with two horns on his head burst into laughter, the pent-up anger from Fu Qiufang's earlier relentless pressure completely dissipating.
Sigh! With a sudden thought, Baoyu recalled the girl's overly intense reaction earlier and sighed in surprise, "How strange! My Soul-Capturing Eye was clearly meant to make her fear me, but how did it unexpectedly create a pioneering feminist from a different era? Strange! Really strange! I need to go back and practice some more!" Since Shi Yu accepted Fu Qiufang, Zhao Quan hadn't received any obvious offer of allegiance from Shi Yu, but his subtle overtures still relieved Zhao Quan. Although Shi Yu was a cunning and opportunistic businessman, as long as Zhao Quan could defeat Prince Zhongshun and eliminate the four major families, someone like Shi Yu, who was a genius in business but cowardly and afraid of death, could be easily recruited!
Prince Zhongshun and the Embroidered Uniform Guard both regarded each other as their greatest enemy, but due to mutual concerns, they dared not take any major action for the time being. In their standoff, they temporarily put aside the Jia family, a tempting target, and the calm before the storm allowed the entire capital to return to its former prosperity.
Chapter Seventy-Seven: Eunuch Xue Pan "Ah!" Gazing at the dawn's light outside the window, Bao Er Ye, who hadn't slept all night, stretched and yawned. After several days of hard work, he smiled contentedly at the dozens of colorful jade belts before him. These belts, imbued with his heart's blood and deep affection, would be tied around the waists of several beauties, and their magical power would allow him to have no more worries! Being in
the right place at the right time, the first to benefit were naturally the four beautiful maids of Yi Hong Courtyard. Their lustful desires surged as they volunteered to dress the beauties, inevitably leading to some touching and taking advantage. Amidst the four maids' coquettish protests, the fresh morning was replaced by a scene of alluring beauty. Just as boundless spring was about to unfold with their robes half-undone, the arrival of Huang Ying'er ruthlessly interrupted their good fortune!
"Baoyu, my mistress has urgent business to discuss with you!" Ying'er blurted out anxiously as soon as she entered the hall, even refusing Xiren's offer to help her sit down, showing how urgent the matter was!
Although Baoyu was burning with desire at this moment, he naturally obeyed his beautiful aunt's order, and with a
quick movement, he stepped out of the hall before Ying'er. The extremely anxious girl hurriedly followed, her gaze involuntarily sweeping over the four women's faces as she left, etching their languid bodies and flushed faces into her mind!
Leaving Ying'er far behind, Baoyu rushed into Hengwu Garden, where he was greeted by Aunt Xue and Sister Bao's anxious and worried gazes, and even Xiangling looked tense with a complicated expression!
"Baoyu, Pan'er is in trouble! You must find a way to save him!" The secret message delivered by a servant from her old home in Jinling at great risk plunged the middle-aged beauty into an icy abyss. No matter how bad Xue Pan was
, he was still her own son. How could she not be terrified and at a loss? Naturally, she thought of her beloved nephew, Baoyu, who was now her only hope! "Aunt, don't worry," Baoyu had actually known for a while that Xue Pan had been captured. Although he had failed to rescue Xue Pan, he had managed to order the guards of the Red Mansion to move the victim in time, thus preventing the situation from getting to the worst.
"Alas! How can I not be anxious?" Baochai, her beautiful face filled with anxiety, had lost all her composure. Although she was intelligent and quick-witted, she could hardly achieve anything in this patriarchal society. She sighed helplessly, "The Xue family is in complete chaos. Although I can manage the household accounts, the managers outside are all terrified, and many have already resigned!" "Sister Bao, I can send someone to help with the affairs of the shops outside. As for Brother Xue's matter, it is indeed a bit tricky. To be honest..." Under the pleading eyes of the two women, Baoyu had no choice but to tell them about Zhao Quan's conspiracy against the four great families. Of course, he selectively recounted the whole story.
"Ah!" Aunt Xue, a woman of noble birth, turned pale as death in an instant. Her delicate body trembled uncontrollably in near despair. If Xiangling hadn't helped her up in time, the terrified woman would have collapsed to the ground.
The stunningly beautiful Baochai, naturally possessing the air of a noblewoman, remained remarkably calm in the face of such dire straits. After a moment of contemplation, her beautiful eyes gleamed with intense anticipation. "Brother Bao," she asked, "since you already know about this, do you have a plan?" The beauty, the most exquisite among them, paused slightly, then sighed deeply, "I've already sent an urgent letter urging my cousin Xue Ke to come to the capital. Now, the Xue family can only rely on him!" Seeing Baoyu's puzzled expression, Baochai explained in detail, "My family is now small, and the only direct male descendants are my elder brother and my cousin Xue Ke!" "Aunt, Sister Bao, I promise I will rescue my elder brother as soon as possible. You can rest assured and wait at home!" Seeing his beautiful aunt so sorrowful, Baoyu blurted out without thinking, his heart aching. He secretly resolved to bring joy back to her, no matter the cost.
"Yu'er, your aunt can only rely on you now!" The profound meaning, understood only by the two of them, stirred within Baoyu's heart, further solidifying his unwavering commitment to his beloved.
Watching Baoyu's tall figure stride away, his resounding words before his departure echoed in Baochai's heart. Unsettled thoughts flooded her eyes, and a misty haze settled over her mind. The image of Brother Bao and that blurry but lingering image intertwined in her mind, evenly matched and evenly matched!
Xiangling remained silent from beginning to end until Baoyu turned his back on her and walked away with his head held high. Only then did a flash of heat appear in the eyes of the delicate young woman, and her open heart soared with the figure of her beloved!
The night was deep, the wind and snow were fierce, and the night was starless and moonless. There should have been no one outside, but under such a dark and windy night, a mysterious sedan chair still arrived at the Qianhu Mansion!
"Qianhu, Young Master Shi requests an audience!" The trusted subordinate knew that Zhao Quan valued Shi Yu, who had suddenly risen to prominence in the capital, and although it was cold and dark, he dared not be negligent in the slightest.
"Please!" Zhao Quan was slightly taken aback at first, then responded loudly with a look of surprise. He secretly thought to himself that since sending Fu Qiufang to the Red Mansion, Shi Yu had not made a clear statement. Now, coming secretly in the middle of the night, he must have made a decision!
"This humble subject Shi Yu greets Commander!" Shi Yu entered the study without even taking off his cloak and bowed to Zhao Quan first, expressing his goodwill directly with his actions!
"Young Master Shi... no, it should be Lord Shi, please rise!" With a kind smile, Zhao Quan gently helped the boy carrying good fortune to his feet, his words calm and devoid of emotion. "Today, Prince Zhongshun recommended Young Master Shi to the Emperor in court. So you are a special envoy from the West? I am truly impressed!" He paused slightly, subtly hinting at his importance. "The Emperor also consulted me. I and Young Master Shi hit it off immediately, and of course, I wholeheartedly agree. Lord Shi, you agree, don't you?" "Please address me by my name, sir!" Shi Yu's face showed genuine fear, his humble words responding to Zhao Quan's suggestion. "It is my greatest honor to have your patronage, sir. Please forgive any past mistakes!" "Ha, ha... no problem! I am not petty, Brother Shi, you can rest assured!" Zhao Quan was greatly excited by Shi Yu's clear response, teasingly asking in a masculine tone:
"Brother Shi, are you satisfied with the gift I sent?!" "Heh, heh..." The guy's eyes lit up, but he secretly smiled bitterly. Thinking of that strange female spy, he was both angry and amused, and helpless. On the surface, he had to pretend to be excited. "Satisfied, satisfied! I thank you for your kindness, sir!" After some pleasantries, the two took their seats as host and guest. Zhao Quan skillfully and profoundly sipped his fragrant tea, then looked at the slightly impatient Shi Yu with unhurried speed. "Brother Shi, you came so late at night, not just to thank me for the gift, but also, I bet you are!" "Your Excellency is wise!" Shi Yu stood up and bowed again, subconsciously glancing at the brocade-clad guards standing at the door of the study.
"We're all on the same side, Brother Shi, please speak frankly!" Zhao Quan had some real ability to rise to such a high position, and he was quite trusting of his trusted subordinates.
"My lord, I heard something from Jia Baoyu during the day and have come to inform you," Shi Yu said solemnly, turning to sit down at Zhao Quan's signal. His urgent words immediately piqued Zhao Quan's interest.
"The Jia family somehow obtained evidence related to your embezzlement of disaster relief funds from ten years ago; according to Jia Baoyu, it bears your signature," Shi Yu's voice suddenly turned heavy. "The Jia family has even found a former Imperial Guard who served under you as a witness. It's said that this fellow was dismissed by you and harbors resentment, now wanting to use the Jia family to take revenge on you!" Beneath his solemn expression, Shi Yu inwardly chuckled, certain that Zhao Quan couldn't remember all his subordinates, and thus fabricated a witness out of thin air.
"Such a thing?!" Zhao Quan, who had harmed countless people throughout his life, pondered deeply, and as Shi Yu had predicted, images of suspects flashed through his mind, one after another. Those who couldn't understand believed Shi Yu's words.
"My lord, the Jia family has contacted Prince Zhongshun, Prince Beijin, and numerous high-ranking officials, as well as the Imperial Concubine Yuan in the palace, preparing to impeach you from multiple angles!" Shi Yu, utterly shameless in his "unwavering loyalty" to Zhao Quan, hastily and swiftly revealed the Jia family's plans.
"This…" Zhao Quan's composure vanished; he finally couldn't sit still any longer! If these major powers jointly petitioned, it would be difficult to gloss over the matter. Furthermore, the Imperial Preceptor was currently in seclusion and unable to help. This high-ranking official finally felt a chill run down his spine.
Shi Yu calmly observed Zhao Quan's reaction. He wasn't speaking carelessly; these methods were originally prepared for Zhao Quan, but now, to save Xue Pan, he had no choice but to abandon them!
"Brother Shi, do you know how the Jia family obtained that official document?" The cunning old fox, though startled, remained cautious, his eyes sharp as knives as he stared at Shi Yu's face, using his imposing presence to test the truth of his words.
"I'm not entirely sure either!" Shi Yu, who was he? His aura was like a gentle breeze, leaving no ripple. His expression was one of utter genuine frustration. "I only heard Jia Baoyu say that it was obtained from a woman, and this woman has been secretly living in the Jia family for over ten years!" "It's her! No wonder!" A stunningly beautiful face flashed before Zhao Quan's eyes. He had once been filled with desire for this woman, but after the deed was done, he searched the entire capital without finding any trace of her. It turned out she had been hidden by the Jia family!
Damn it! Thinking of this, Zhao Quan was filled with rage and hatred, hating both the Jia family's ill intentions and himself for not seizing the beauty in time. Not only had he failed to enjoy her voluptuous body, but he had also sown the seeds of disaster!
"My lord, there is something else I'd like to say, but I'm not sure if it's worth it." Though his words were hesitant, the smugness in Bao Yu's eyes betrayed his inner pride!
Shi Yu's obvious attempt to curry favor snapped Zhao Quan out of his reverie. "Brother Shi, we hit it off immediately, so please speak frankly. Even if you're wrong, I won't blame you!" Zhao Quan knew that a clever man like Shi Yu would never waste words. His behavior was merely to curry favor. Having been in officialdom for a long time, he was certainly aware of this, and even felt a sense of camaraderie—so this was the kind of person Shi Yu was. No wonder he sided with him; they were practically kindred spirits!
"My lord, the Xue family has fallen out with the Jia family over Xue Pan's matter. Madam Xue and her daughter actually moved back to the Xue family mansion before the Jia family's funeral was even over!" As Shi Yu spoke, the image of his reluctant farewell to his beautiful aunt flashed before his eyes.
"Brother Shi, tell me the details!" Zhao Quan finally heard some good news. If the four major families could fall out, his side would have a chance!
"The Xue family demanded that the Jia family exchange evidence for Xue Pan, but the Jia family flatly refused, citing the adults' refusal," Shi Yu suppressed his excitement and, as if it were none of his business, placed the long-awaited wreath around Zhao Quan's neck. "The Jia family simply sees that the Xue family is now weak, so they are greedy and want to swallow up the Xue family's wealth. The Xue family, with their orphans and widows, are powerless to resist and can only angrily return to their mansion to rack their brains for a solution!" No! We can't let the Jia family grow stronger! Zhao Quan's first reaction after hearing this was to thwart his opponent's ambitions. Although the Xue family was also one of the four major families he was dealing with, if they merged, their opponent's strength would increase significantly, and he wouldn't even have the chance to defeat them one by one!
In a flash, Zhao Quan made up his mind. The cunning old fox was completely unaware that he had been led by the nose by Shi Yu from beginning to end, simply because he looked down on lowly merchants and didn't consider them opponents at all! This was a classic case of a horse stumbling!
"Brother Shi, take care, I won't see you off!" Zhao Quan didn't say much to Shi Yu. After seeing him off, he immediately turned around and ordered his men to verify what Shi Yu had said. The insidious Zhao Quan was indeed more cunning than Prince Zhongshun, but under the manipulation of the "fake" Baoyu, who possessed hundreds of years of more sophisticated Machiavellian tactics, he could only tumble between his fingers!
"My lord, this is what I've investigated over the past three days, and it's basically the same as what Shi Yu said," the head of the secret agents said respectfully, quite satisfied with the efficiency of his men. "I've also discovered something else: in order to counter the Jia family, the Xue family has secretly summoned Xue Pan's cousin, Xue Ke, to the capital to take charge. It seems the Xue family is preparing to establish a new head of the family!" "Damn it!" Zhao Quan cursed under his breath in anger. He had finally caught Xue Pan, this big fish, but unexpectedly, the Jia family dug up old grievances from ten years ago, which only benefited the Jia family and greatly increased their power!
No! The Jia family must not be allowed to swallow the Xue family! Zhao Quan's resolve hardened once more!
"Sir, should we exchange Xue Pan with the Jia family now? I believe that if we informed the Xue family beforehand, the Jia family would not openly break with the other three major families!" His trusted subordinate, also involved in embezzling disaster relief funds, naturally didn't want the scheme to be exposed and result in his execution!
Chapter Seventy-Eight: Father and Son Swapping Wives – A Beastly Heart. "Sir, but if we release Xue Pan, the Xue family is not only incredibly wealthy, but their intelligence network, with shops all over the country, is even more terrifying. Wouldn't we be letting a tiger return to the mountains?!" Another trusted advisor, who hadn't participated in the events of that year, expressed Zhao Quan's hesitation with worry.
"That's it, get it done as soon as possible!" A brilliant idea flashed through Zhao Quan's mind, a vicious and perfect plan forming
in his head. "But we can't let them get away with it, heh, heh..." His smug laughter instantly cast a shadow over the room, and his malicious words excited his men even more—they were birds of a feather! Zhao Quan pointed at two of his men and said, "You immediately leave the capital to intercept and kill Xue Ke. You must ensure that the Xue family cannot recover. You immediately go to the palace and bring the eunuch from the Imperial Household Department. I want the Xue family and the Jia family to fight to the death, and I also want the Xue family to taste the bitterness of the 'extermination plan,' ha, ha... Remember, when you kill Xue Ke, leave one or two survivors, and then 'accidentally' reveal the identities of the Jia family's guards. Understand?" "Brilliant plan, sir!" The men bowed and retreated, their eyes flashing with bloodlust, their killing intent surging!
The mutually agreeable exchange didn't waste much time for either side. Under the Jia family's reluctant and helpless expressions, the Imperial Guards and the Xue family were overjoyed—they parted ways in a flash, disappearing completely in moments!
The joyful atmosphere vanished after the doctor examined the unconscious Xue Pan. The dense clouds turned into a torrential downpour, extinguishing the flames of joy in Aunt Xue's eyes. Unable to bear such a blow, the middle-aged beauty fainted without a sound!
"What?!" Baoyu, who had just returned after dealing with Jia Yucun, exclaimed involuntarily, "Brother Xue has been castrated! Zhao Quan! That dog!" Although he didn't like Xue Pan's tyrannical habits, Baoyu still somewhat admired his rough yet forthright character. No matter what, for the sake of Baochai and his beautiful aunt, he absolutely didn't want to see this outcome!
"Where is Aunt?" Baoyu looked around but didn't see the beauty's figure. His instinctive concern burst forth, hoping only that she wouldn't be too heartbroken.
"Yu'er, I'm alright!" The beautiful woman, who had regained consciousness after a short rest, emerged from the inner chamber. Her strength as a middle-aged woman exceeded everyone's expectations. Although her face was pale and clouded with worry, her body was perfectly healthy. All this was thanks to Bao Yu, and to the miraculous five-colored stone!
"Is Brother awake? I'll go see him!" Bao Yu took a step, about to head towards the inner room.
"Brother Bao, no need!" Bao Chai gently stopped him, her beautiful face revealing deep sorrow. "Brother is awake, but… he doesn't want to see anyone. He's locked himself in his room!" Bao Yu could only sigh sadly and stop his steps. As a man, he naturally understood Xue Pan's feelings at this moment—a pain etched deep in a man's heart, an unforgettable pain that no one else could ever comfort him with.
The Xue mansion was filled with sorrow and silence. The silent people showed no expression other than the gloomy atmosphere.
"Sister Bao, now that Brother has been rescued," Baoyu's bitter words broke the suffocating silence. "You should all move back to the Grand View Garden; it'll be safer there!" "I understand, but Brother is like this now. Let's wait until he calms down a bit before we move back!" Baochai said softly, then made a quick decision after a moment's thought.
Baoyu knew this was the unavoidable truth, and could only earnestly remind his aunt, Baochai, and Xiangling, "Remember to bring the five-colored rope; that way I can feel at ease!" Everyone had witnessed the miraculous power of the "Spiritual Jade," and although the resulting magical rope was illogical, even the usually wise Baochai believed in it wholeheartedly. The three women responded to Baoyu's thoughtful concern with smiles that held different meanings.
"Sister Ling," Baoyu changed the subject, remembering Zhen Shiyin's request, "Mr. Zhen hopes you can come to his other residence to keep him company for a while. Will you come with me today?" Under the burning gaze in Baoyu's eyes, Xiangling's heart involuntarily fluttered. Excited words rushed to her lips but were abruptly cut off. If Xue Pan were unharmed, she would have agreed without hesitation, but the current situation made her kind nature unable to do something unrighteous. "Baoyu, tell my father that I will visit him again in a few days!" Baoyu was also filled with disappointment. He couldn't very well forcibly abduct Xiangling in front of his aunt and sister Bao!
The sunny day that should have been filled with laughter and joy turned into a gloomy, rainy one. The disheartened Second Master Bao channeled all his dissatisfaction into his hatred for Zhao Quan. After chatting idly for a while, the group couldn't muster any more interest, and Baoyu had no choice but to bid a reluctant farewell and leave the Xue residence.
Although things weren't entirely satisfactory, they were finally over! Thanks to Shi Yu's tireless efforts as a triple agent, the two major forces, Prince Zhongshun and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, finally became irreconcilable enemies, no longer focusing their full attention on plotting against the Jia family; and the evil spirits of the demon realm and the cultivators of the mortal realm, under the might of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, became cowards, daring not to show their faces for some time.
The Jia family thus regained a rare period of peace, but how long could this leisurely life last?! New storms were quietly brewing throughout the Jia mansion, and what followed was bound to be a cataclysmic upheaval and a tempestuous storm!
Alas! It would take another ten days or so for this painful journey to end! Before dawn, Baoyu moved slowly forward with the crowd of worshippers, finally experiencing the disadvantages of large numbers!
In his boredom, two fast horses suddenly burst into view, and the riders only dismounted after passing through the central gate.
"Father (Grandfather)!" The wailing echoed before the figures even arrived. A middle-aged man and a young man, their faces covered in dust, stumbled and crawled into the mourning hall.
Jia Zhen! Jia Rong! Although he had never seen them before, the "fake" Baoyu immediately recognized them. His extraordinary senses allowed him to scrutinize them closely, and he couldn't help but feel sorry for Jia Jing. How could the kind-hearted Jia Jing have given birth to two such wretched children?!
Although their appearance was sorrowful and their faces were covered in dust, the carefree air hidden in their eyes couldn't escape Baoyu's discerning eyes. Coupled with their lustful gaze towards the approaching Feng Jie, Baoyu's anger flared instantly!
"Little sister, I'm late, I'm sorry to have tired you out!" Jia Zhen had long coveted his beautiful cousin's wife, but Feng Jie's shrewdness and shrewishness prevented him from showing it, and he could only fantasize in his heart!
"Brother Zhen, I've missed you so much!" Before Fengjie could speak, Baoyu suddenly stepped forward, his imposing figure swiftly moving to insert himself between the two. Feigning excitement, he grabbed Jia Zhen's wrist, secretly using all his strength.
"Brother Bao..." Jia Zhen was secretly annoyed by this unexpected intruder. Before he could finish his perfunctory words, the excruciating pain in his wrists made him cry out in pain!
"Father, what's wrong?!" Jia Rong, standing behind Jia Zhen, couldn't get a word in edgewise in this situation. Seeing his father's inexplicable cry of pain, he was greatly surprised.
"N-nothing..." Jia Zhen, who had suffered a hidden loss, saw that Baoyu also looked surprised. Under the strange gazes of everyone, he could only swallow his anger and wonder when Baoyu had become so strong. Could it be that the "Spirit Jade" had truly manifested its power?! The poor
fellow, who had been away for a long time, was one of the few members of the Jia family who hadn't witnessed it firsthand. Before his chaotic thoughts could reach a conclusion, Baoyu, having achieved his goal, naturally released his trembling hands.
How could the shrewd and capable Fengjie not understand her beloved's actions?! She was both angry and amused by his petty behavior, but mostly filled with sweet joy!
The beautiful young woman gave Baoyu a flirtatious glance in her heart, silently muttering to herself, "Heh, heh... stingy man, if you couldn't even handle this little situation, you'd probably have been devoured by a bunch of lecherous wolves long ago! How could you possibly bully me!" "Aunt Feng, your nephew greets you!" Jia Rong, confident in his youth and good looks and even greater courage than his father, returned the greeting with a long-suppressed lust that manifested as a glint of light in his eyes as he cast a glance at Fengjie!
"Rong-ge'er, you'd better hurry and pay your respects to the old master!" The calm words flowed from the beautiful young woman's lips, her chilling authority like a bucket of cold water extinguishing the flames in Jia Rong's heart. Her warning gaze sent a chill down his spine. Only after being away from the mansion for half a year did he realize that the woman before him was none other than Second Madam Feng, the formidable Feng, whom no one dared to offend!
The crowd automatically parted to the sides. The return of Jia Zhen and his son finally brought an end to the regrets at Jia Jing's mourning hall. Before You Shi, who was observing mourning for her husband, could even call out, Jia Zhen and his son had already knelt down with a "thud." Before anyone could react, he burst into tears, "Father! Your son has returned!" "Grandmother, your unfilial grandson has returned late!" The quick-witted Jia Rong, who always looked up to his father, was momentarily stunned, then almost simultaneously knelt behind Jia Zhen, his cries filled with anguish.
Amidst sorrowful weeping, Jia Zhen crawled on his knees to the altar, followed by a series of excited thuds, "thump, thump," until his forehead was red and swollen from kowtowing. Jia Rong, imitating him, also kowtowed forcefully, but his movements were much quieter.
This made Bao Yu think to himself that it made sense; Jia Zhen was truly strange. Did he really need to go to such lengths for an act?!
Seeing through the father and son's true feelings, Bao Yu refused to believe they were genuinely moved by grief. His thoughts raced, but he couldn't understand Jia Zhen's purpose. After all, Jia Zhen was already the master of the Ningguo Mansion; what could he possibly gain from such an act? A reputation for filial piety? No! Bao Yu immediately dismissed that possibility! Jia Rong's acting alone was enough to achieve that goal!
"Master, you and Rong'er should go to the back room to change your clothes!" Madam You, who was attending to the couple, gently reminded the sobbing father and son. Knowing her husband and son well, she was equally puzzled, but still obediently fulfilled her duties as a dutiful wife.
Jia Zhen continued to wail, only managing to stand up after repeated persuasion from Madam You and the others. Jia Rong, even more shameless, pretended his legs were weak and insisted on Madam You's support before he would stand. After some dawdling, he finally followed under Jia Zhen's reproachful gaze. These
subtle movements, though almost imperceptible, did not escape the notice of Madam You's two sisters, You Erjie and You Sanjie, who simultaneously glared at her with hatred and nearly attacked her on the spot. Madam You, having escaped the "tiger's mouth," was far from relaxed. Fear made her instinctively look to her two sisters for help, and their obvious plea for assistance only intensified their resentment.
Inside the inner hall, Jia Zhen and his son dismissed the servants and, abandoning their previous sorrow, leisurely sat down to drink fragrant tea. The mourning clothes they needed to change into were tossed aside to avoid upsetting them.
"Boy, how dare you take advantage of your mother just now!" Jia Zhen's words were a rebuke, but his expression was full of amusement!
"Heh, heh..." Jia Rong laughed before speaking, his lewd laughter undisguised in front of his like-minded father, Jia Zhen. "Father, I've already offered all my wives, concubines, and maids to you. When will you...?" "You little brat!" Jia Zhen showed no surprise at this shocking statement, instead smiling and scolding with a hint of approval, "Haven't you already played with Pei Feng and Xie Luan in my room?!" "But I want to taste my mother!" Jia Rong shamelessly made a request to his father, ending with a hint of dissatisfaction, "I've already given both of my wives to Father to enjoy. Father won't be reluctant, will he?!" "It's not that I'm unwilling, it's that your mother is unwilling!" Jia Zhen was not pleased but angry at You Shi's lack of cooperation, his face showing anger as he said, "I've tested her thoughts, and it seems that there's no other way but to force her. But your mother's family are all outwardly gentle but inwardly strong. If things go wrong, they might end up like you..." "Your ex-wife caused someone's death!" Mentioning the You family, Jia Rong immediately thought of his two stunningly beautiful aunts, each with their own unique charm, and his eyes lit up. "Father, you must think of a good way for us to enjoy the delicacies of Second Aunt and Third Aunt!" "Heh, heh..." The beastly father and son chuckled almost simultaneously. Jia Zhen shamelessly praised, "Boy, good eye! That's what I was thinking too!" After their shameless exchange, Jia Rong changed the subject, turning his earlier doubt into surprise. "Father, why were you so serious just now? I'm just suffering for nothing by accompanying you!" "No progress!" When it came to serious matters, Jia Zhen's lewd face transformed into his usual feigned righteousness, and he reprimanded him sternly, "These are extraordinary times. Don't just think about romance all day!" Seeing the fog in Jia Rong's eyes thicken, Jia Zhen, with his perverse desire for wife-swapping, had no choice but to explain in detail:
"Jia Zheng is now seriously ill and cannot be cured. How can the Jia family allow a useless person to occupy the position of head of the family?! After the New Year, a new head of the family will definitely be chosen. Do you want to be suppressed by the Rongguo Mansion for the rest of your life?!" Chapter 79 Cowardly Ping'er "Oh!" A look of realization appeared in Jia Rong's eyes. His thoughts were racing, and he asked again with worry, "But the Rongguo Mansion has the Imperial Concubine as its backer. Can we win against Baoyu?" "Useless!" Jia Zhen was really disappointed in his son. He scolded him with a tone of disappointment, "Don't say that Baoyu is a useless person. Just the fact that he has no official rank means he is not qualified to compete for the position of head of the family. We only need to be wary of Jia She!" "Alright, it's time to go out, otherwise all our efforts will be in vain!" Seeing that Jia Rong still did not quite understand, Jia Zhen gave up on teaching him. He impatiently put on his mourning clothes and went out first. As he walked, he sighed to himself, "How could I have given birth to such a good-for-nothing son?! If it weren't for the fact that he was willing to offer his wives and concubines to me for pleasure, I would have just beaten him to death!"
Thinking of the perverted lecher here, his mind shifted, and he felt a pang of reluctance. How could he possibly enjoy his daughter-in-law's forbidden pleasure if he killed such a dutiful and obedient son?! He couldn't bear it, he couldn't bear it…!
Dressed in mourning clothes, Jia Zhen and his son knelt before Jia Jing's coffin. Jia Lian, Bao Yu, and other members of their generation stepped forward to pay their respects. To gain an air of filial piety, Jia Zhen went to great lengths, even crying until his voice was hoarse, which amused the illusory Bao Yu so much that he nearly fell over laughing.
"The Old Madam has arrived!" Just as the bored Bao Yu was about to leave the hall, the maid's excited announcement made him immediately stop. Everyone in the hall was startled; the most senior matriarch of the Jia family had actually come—a truly unexpected turn of events!
"Your son Jia Zhen greets the Ancestor!" The middle-aged man with flowing black beard crawled on his knees to greet her at the door. In front of the Ancestor who could decide the fate of the Jia family, even though he was nearly fifty years old, he acted like a child, trying to please her!
"Zhen'er, don't be so reserved. Be careful not to hurt yourself in this freezing weather!" The old lady was quite fond of all the younger members of the Jia family, though this fondness was vastly different from her doting on Baoyu. The silver-haired, kind-faced old lady then turned to Jia She behind her and said, "Help Zhen'er up! What kind of uncle are you?!" "It's my fault," the maids and servants surrounding the old lady consciously stepped aside, revealing Jia She, who had been hidden behind the crowd. Despite being over fifty, he showed no shame or anger at his mother's scolding, and instead smiled as he helped the grieving Jia Zhen. "Zhen'er, get up quickly, or the old lady will scold your uncle again!" Everyone in the hall was slightly taken aback. They hadn't expected Jia She, who rarely showed his face, to appear. The mourning hall was certainly lively today!
Compared to the surprise and excitement of the crowd, Jia Zhen, lost in thought, had a sudden realization beneath his unchanged expression. In the brief moment it took him to slowly stand up, he understood eight or nine parts of the mystery!
It seems this old fellow's visit today is no simple matter. Though ostensibly to pay respects to his father, his true purpose is to display his seniority in public, subtly overshadowing this junior. If this isn't for vying for the family headship, what is it?! Trouble is brewing!
"Yu'er, come to the matriarch!" The old lady, who was never neglecting her beloved child, gestured for Baoyu to sit down.
Jia She, who was serving nearby, didn't receive such treatment and could only stand as punishment with the others. A hint of discontent flashed across the thin old man's face, but he was helpless and dared not utter a sound!
Jia She's subtle expression was fleeting and barely perceptible, but Jia Zhen, who already considered him a rival, secretly rejoiced. His disappointment turned into elation. It seemed Jia She wasn't favored by the old lady. As long as the matriarch, the most powerful figure in the Jia family, didn't favor him, he still had a good chance!
Grandmother Jia was a generation older than Jia Jing. Although the deceased should be respected, the matter of offering incense was still handled by Jia She. The shrewd Jia Zhen took advantage of this and used his status as the deceased father's elder brother to retaliate against Jia She.
"Lian'er, your father and the old lady are going back to the manor. You can help your brother Zhen here for me!" After a brief prayer, Jia She, who had lost the upper hand, changed the subject, leaving Jia Lian to help the old lady away from everyone's sight.
"Brother Zhen, you and Rong'er are both back. I've finally accomplished my mission. I can't do anything about what comes next!" Feng Jie decisively unloaded her burden by taking advantage of Jia She's words. "Besides, with Jia Lian helping you, you won't make me, a mere woman, run around all day, will you?!" If it were the old Feng Jie, she would never have said such a thing. Striving for power and profit was Feng Jie's favorite pastime when she felt empty inside, but now that Bao Yu's true feelings filled her heart, the beautiful woman no longer had any desire to show off, and she didn't want to spend all her time with Jia Lian. Surprisingly, she wanted to return to a simple life.
"Second sister, you should really help your brother. Your talent is something I'm ashamed of!" Jia Zhen tried his best to persuade her to stay. After all, even if he couldn't have her, just seeing her was a pleasure in itself. Besides, as a man, he had no interest in such tedious matters!
"Brother Zhen, don't worry, I'll help you. Let's go along with her wishes!" Before Feng Jie could reply, Jia Lian had already taken the lead, his words unusually forthright, as if he were afraid of tiring his wife.
"Alright, alright!" Now that things had come to this, Jia Zhen had no excuse to stop her. He couldn't very well refuse Jia Lian's wish to protect his wife, or he would be the subject of gossip!
Everyone praised Jia Lian's actions, but only Feng Jie, who knew him well, was clear-headed. Her calm gaze quietly focused, and following Jia Lian's wandering eyes, she finally discovered his target—Second Sister You!
As expected, without a trace of bitterness, Fengjie didn't linger any longer and, together with Ping'er who had also discovered the truth, gracefully left, leaving Jia Lian, who thought he had succeeded, burning with lust, grinning as he approached You Erjie.
Jia Lian had been thoroughly seduced by the alluring beauty these past few days, and You Erjie's alternating hot and cold attitude had completely controlled the playboy's mind. Even in his dreams, he couldn't resist showering the beauty with attention; unfortunately, the beauty always prevented him from succeeding in reality, which only fueled Jia Lian's endless desire, and he vowed to have her by his side!
How could the lecherous young man's behavior escape the watchful eyes of his accomplices? Jia Zhen and his son exchanged knowing smiles, realizing that Jia Lian was on their side! A shameless thought arose in Jia Zhen's mind: no matter what, Jia Lian was Jia She's son; if he could control Jia Lian, he could certainly strike a blow against Jia She. How could he let such a good thing slip by?!
The three lecherous men had a perfect plan, but the You sisters, observing coldly, saw everything clearly. Their boundless disgust and hatred fueled a murderous rage within them; such scum deserved to be killed by everyone!
Ke Qing, hidden in the shadows, instinctively fled to the backyard after Jia Zhen and his son returned to the mansion, returning to her former bedroom.
"What's coming is coming!" The beautiful ghost gazed at the familiar room, her eyes filled not with remembrance and longing, but with an uncontrollable, raging fire of boundless hatred! It turned out that reason was so vulnerable when facing an enemy! Since she couldn't forget, rather than suffer in silence, she might as well unleash her vengeance with gusto!
The gloomy Jia mansion did not experience a violent storm. Although the three lecherous men were consumed by lust, the constant flow of people in the mourning hall gave them no opportunity to act. When the forty-nine-day mourning period ended, the frustrated Jia Zhen and his son, along with Jia Lian, sighed helplessly, unaware that they had already brushed with death.
The two women and the ghost, their hearts filled with hatred, had already laid a trap for them. Their failure to achieve their goal greatly disappointed the You sisters and Qin Keqing, but their determination to eliminate the scourge remained unwavering.
As soon as the mourning ceremony ended, according to ancestral custom, Jia Rong and his son escorted the coffin back to their hometown of Jinling. Although the father and son were reluctant to endure such hardship, their expressions, driven by their shared desire to seize the position of family head, showed no resentment.
"Damn it, what bad luck! We can't even have a proper Spring Festival; we have to go to such a faraway place!" Jia Rong, raised in luxury, cursed the journey. How could suffering in the cold wind compare to the pleasures of the inner chambers?!
"You scoundrel!" Jia Zhen subconsciously glanced around, and seeing that there was no one else besides a few trusted subordinates, he felt relieved, but his face remained icy, and he warned, "Boy, remember this: some things can't be said, even if you do them. If you continue to speak recklessly like this and ruin my plans, be careful, or I, Jia Zhen, won't treat you like a son anymore!" Although the head of the Jia family wasn't all-powerful, he was still above everyone else, which explained why Jia Zhen would dare to threaten Jia Rong for such a reason.
The cold words were merciless and cruel, and Jia Rong, feeling a chill in his heart, couldn't detect any jokingness in his father's serious face. The terrified boy immediately shut his mouth and followed Jia Zhen, mounting his horse and galloping away.
After seeing off the coffin procession, the Jia family members dispersed in twos and threes. Jia Lian had already gone off to be out gallivanting somewhere, while the deeply affectionate Bao Er Ye stayed by Feng Jie's side.
"Sigh!" Baoyu sighed deeply, feeling a mix of emotions. Jia Zhen's return journey wouldn't be until spring at the earliest. "Sister, finally we can have some peace and quiet!" "Baoyu, you'd better prepare early," Fengjie, who had grown up in a prominent family, had seen through Jia Zhen's intentions after much thought. The beautiful young woman, her heart set on her lover, gently reminded him, "Things won't be peaceful when they return!" The "fake" Baoyu, who had become a nobleman halfway through his life, had no such intentions. He only vaguely understood what Fengjie was saying, and his confused gaze naturally lingered on her beautiful face. "Sister, you mean..." The burning gaze of her lover made the beautiful young woman's face flush. Although they were walking on a forest path, with only her close friend Ping'er by their side, it was still broad daylight. The beauty was both pleased and displeased by Baoyu's wild and bold behavior. Fearing this, she rolled her eyes charmingly and explained in detail, "Master Zheng is still recovering from a serious illness. Once the year is over, the family will definitely re-elect a head of the household. Do you think Jia Zhen will let this opportunity pass?!" "And Master She will definitely get involved too!" Ping'er added without hesitation. Perhaps considering the relationship between Second Mistress and Jia She, the clever and considerate lady thoughtfully helped her master explain the situation to Baoyu. "When you join in, Second Master, the struggle for the head of the Jia family will definitely be a three-way standoff, and Second Master will be their biggest obstacle!" "Ha, ha... These aristocratic families are really cruel!" Baoyu was not alarmed upon hearing this. His leisurely smile remained unchanged, and his usual wicked smile became even stronger. He never thought that after dealing with the main course of Zhao Quan and Prince Zhongshun, he would have to deal with the appetizers of Jia Zhen and Jia She! How fun! How fun!
A confident smile dispelled the two women's worries. Having witnessed Baoyu's prowess firsthand, Fengjie and Ping'er became relaxed and cheerful, possessing almost blind faith in him. They unconsciously touched the jade belts at their waists, their eyes filled with admiration. Baoyu was an extraordinary person with supernatural powers, and with the "Spirit Jade" to aid him, he could roam the world freely—what fear did he have of mere clowns! Their
burning passion was unbridled. Baoyu wanted to spend some time with his beloved, but the perceptive Ping'er, before she even moved, faint footsteps startled the three from their delicate reverie!
Alas! There are too many members of the Jia family; they are truly everywhere! Not wanting to attract gossip, Fengjie and Ping'er left first via a side path, leaving Baoyu there, speechless with anger and indignation, silently questioning the heavens!
"Sister, we can't keep pretending to be sick!" Now separated from Baoyu, Fengjie was filled with sisterly affection and blurted out words she couldn't say in front of her lover, "Jia Lian still has some respect for me, but he won't tolerate you for long!" "Sister, what should we do?" The delicate beauty used the excuse of taking care of Fengjie to stay with her day and night, not giving Jia Lian any chance to get close, her intentions were self-evident.
"Jia Lian has been fooling around with the maids and servants these past few days," Feng Jie said, her beautiful face showing deep worry. "I'm afraid that after this initial excitement wears off, he'll come back to bother you, and then I won't have a reason to help you!" The beautiful woman paused slightly, then looked at the delicate young woman with encouraging eyes and said, "Sister, do you want me to help you by talking to Bao Yu? He'll definitely come up with a good solution!" "This..." Overwhelmed with joy, Ping'er's rational defenses crumbled in an instant. After struggling with her conflicting thoughts, she remained hesitant. "No... no need... let nature take its course!" The constraints of etiquette and her gentle nature led Ping'er to choose fate and accept her fate.
"Alas!" Seeing her good friend suffering so much, Fengjie felt sorry for her, but she stopped trying to persuade her further. She secretly thought that she should delay as long as possible, hoping that heaven would give her a better opportunity! Ping'er was too timid, and Baoyu, for some reason, was relentlessly aggressive towards her, but slow and infuriating towards Ping'er!
Thinking of this, Fengjie recalled her lover's words and realized that he had changed his "temperament" because he was considering her feelings. The sweet-hearted woman was even more determined to resolve this matter as soon as possible!

Chapter 80 Catching Adultery In the blink of an eye, the end of the year was approaching. For the descendants of Yan and Huang, the New Year is undoubtedly a deep-rooted sentiment, regardless of age or gender. To exaggerate a bit, those who don't feel anything for the New Year are not descendants of the dragon!
Despite the frequent mishaps in the Jia family mansion, it
was festively decorated and filled with joy. Although there had been many sorrows in the past six months, the fact that Baoyu had undergone such a transformation was enough to ensure that the nearly one thousand people in the mansion could have a pleasant Lunar New Year! The New Year's Eve banquet, with the whole family gathered together, was naturally lively and joyous. Even Lady You from the Ningguo Mansion brought a group of female relatives who had stayed behind to join in the festivities. As for the few beauties from the Ningguo Mansion, such as Peifeng and Xieluan, who rarely visited, Baoyu's heart was already full, and ordinary beauties could hardly move his heartstrings. On the other hand, Jia Lian and his group of dissolute young men, who only cared about desire, were having a great time, buzzing around the You sisters and Peifeng like flies. The elders, considering that it was New Year's Eve and everyone was in high spirits, were too happy to interfere, resulting in a cacophony of screams and laughter, a lively and festive atmosphere.
Under a sky dotted with stars and a somber night, the joyous family gathering came to a close with the exploding fireworks.
Grandmother Jia, still elated, hosted another banquet in the Grand View Garden, inviting only Baoyu to roam freely in the "land of women," enjoying the spectacular fireworks while reminiscing about family bliss.
The old lady, advanced in years, began to feel weary after the prolonged excitement. Forcing a smile, she said, "It's late. I'll go back to my room to rest. You young people can continue your fun!" "Grandmother, you can't leave us all behind!" With the New Year's Eve celebrations and a request for her services, Fengjie reverted to her "spicy" nature, cleverly adding with a light laugh, "It's getting late. Let's part ways with Grandmother!" The ladies, young and old, all quick-witted, understood Fengjie's intentions. There would be plenty of opportunities for more fun; why let the old lady be left out?
Before Fengjie could speak again, the women rose from their seats,
their graceful figures swaying slightly. Their faces, flushed with a touch of intoxication, were as radiant and alluring as peach blossoms in the candlelight. "You little rascal, Feng! It's as if I've abruptly interrupted your joy! I'll settle the score with you next time!" Though the old lady's words were reproachful, her kind face was filled with delight, showing that Fengjie's words had warmed her heart.
"Old Madam, be careful!" The moment Jia Mu took a step, the attentive Yuanyang stepped forward to support her, like a guiding light leading the old lady to a steady pace.
"Yuanyang, that girl is so thoughtful!" Lady Wang praised Yuanyang's obedience. Whether out of respect for her status or to avoid a certain gaze, the dignified beauty swiftly followed the old lady out.
"Yes!" Jia She's wife, Xing Shi, walked side by side with Lady Wang, genuinely agreeing with a smile. "No wonder everyone in the manor says that Yuanyang was the most considerate person in the old lady's life!" "Heh, heh..." The cheerful old lady, though seventy years old, was still sharp of hearing and sight. She affectionately patted Yuanyang's hand and said, "You're right. She's not only my confidante, but also my eyes and ears! Closer than my own granddaughter!" This wasn't the first time Yuanyang had been praised like this, and the other women were all intelligent and virtuous, so they wouldn't be jealous. Instead, Yuanyang, who was the center of attention, smiled shyly.
A bitter thought flashed through her smile, barely perceptible under the cover of night; Yuanyang was definitely the most unhappy among them. Ever since seeing the happy expressions on the faces of Xiren and the other three women, the resentment in her young heart and the bitterness on her delicate face could no longer be concealed.
Countless times, in the dead of night, tears soaked her pillow. In her loneliness and solitude, she couldn't help but fantasize about the sweet sleeping faces of her close friends. This proud and strong-willed beauty had tried to completely forget the images in her mind, but whenever this thought arose, the heroic and affectionate gesture of her destined nemesis writing a blood oath for Jin Chuan'er's memorial tablet, and the manly spirit that dared to defy heaven and earth for love, would intoxicate her soul. This
only made the image in her heart grow larger and clearer! Bao Yu's long-term indifference towards her made Yuan Yang unable to let go, but her strong self-esteem prevented her from taking the initiative to express her feelings. All sorts of coincidences ultimately caused her to miss out on mutual love, and she could only spend countless desolate nights in self-pity.
The three sisters, along with Daiyu and Li Wan, departed gracefully amidst light laughter and conversation. Baoyu watched longingly as Fengjie and Ping'er disappeared through the hall gate, his heart heavy with disappointment. Since his joyful encounter with his beloved at the Water Moon Nunnery, he had been unable to rekindle their romance. He had hoped to spend this New Year's Eve gathering together, but instead, it ended in such a somber mood.
"Baoyu, let's go back to the courtyard!" The gentle Xiren quietly draped an outer robe over her beloved. Knowing of Baoyu and Fengjie's affair, she harbored no resentment, softly comforting him, "Second Mistress has her own difficulties. Don't think too much about it; there will be plenty of time in the future!" "Yes!" Baoyu was deeply grateful for Xiren's understanding. He lovingly clasped her hand, his deep voice sincere, "You're so kind!" The dazzling fireworks eventually came to an end, and the lively midnight was over. But could it truly be over?
"Sister, why don't you stay with the ladies a little longer? Why are you going back to your room so early?" Ping'er's face, flushed slightly, shone with a hint of doubt as she looked at her unhurried mistress.
Feng Jie's calm eyes instantly softened into a teasing glint. "Good sister, you wouldn't be reluctant to leave someone behind, would you? Hehe..." The two sisters, playing around, had already approached the gate of their residence. Just as they turned the corner of the corridor, they saw a little maid peeking back from the courtyard gate. Strangely, instead of greeting her mistress, the maid pretended not to see her and quickly turned to walk inside.
Although they were far apart, Feng Jie, whose senses had been greatly enhanced by the magical power of the divine stone, immediately noticed the maid's panicked expression. A secret joy welled up in her heart; just as she expected, this was a golden opportunity!
Thinking this, Feng Jie immediately shouted, "Stop!" The little maid's figure trembled, her hurried walk turning into a jog—how strange!
As the little maid was about to enter the courtyard, Feng Jie's usual imposing manner finally took effect. Her cold, sharp words chilled the heart: "If you run again, I'll break both your legs!" With a "thud," the obedient little maid knelt on the ground, begging for mercy in a terrified voice, "Grandma, spare me! Grandma, spare me!" "Speak! What exactly happened?" The head mistress, her face as cold as ice, strode forward, her eyes like knives piercing the little maid's mind. "If you utter a single lie, you'll know my power!" "No...no..." Terrified, the little maid thought of the fates of the servants who had been punished by their masters, and her words were stammering and indistinct. Under Feng Jie's growing anger, she could only muster her greatest courage and point to the inner courtyard, saying, "Grandma, spare me! I was just following Second Master's orders. You can go in and see for yourself. Please forgive me, Grandma!" "Go down!" Feng Jie's strangely gentle voice showed no emotion as she let the little maid go.
Having come this far, how could she and Ping'er not know what had happened inside? The two women didn't react much, and Ping'er even sighed with a hint of helplessness, "Sister, let's rest in the young ladies' courtyard tonight!" "No, let's go inside!" A glint of intelligence flashed across Feng Jie's beautiful face.
"Sister, why?" Even the naturally intelligent Ping'er couldn't understand her mistress's thoughts, and her answer only confused her more.
"Little sister, you'll understand when you come along. I'm doing this for your own good; don't blame me later!" As soon as Feng Jie finished speaking, her leisurely expression transformed into a furious tiger, and she kicked open the courtyard gate, rushing towards the inner room.
"My darling, your little hole is really something!" Jia Lian thrust forward forcefully, his voice hot and lewd.
"It's still so tight, is it because Bao Er's thing is too small?" "Ah!" Bao Er's wife felt a surge of pleasure under Jia Lian's heavy blows, and hearing her husband's name made her even more excited. "Lian Er... Second Master, you're so good, you're the best, my dead husband is far inferior to you!" Hearing the lewd words from a married woman, Jia Lian, who was in high spirits, continued his heavy thrusts, going straight in and out without mercy.
"Ah! Master, you...you're so cruel, you want to...pierce me!" Bao Er's wife clamped her legs tightly around Jia Lian's waist, her plump buttocks shaking wildly. "Aren't you afraid your tigress will hear you when she gets back?!" "What's there to be afraid of, you big man?!" Although Jia Lian said this, his movements unconsciously slowed down.
"Hehe...that shrew is still drinking in the garden right now, why should I care about her?!" "Sister, let's go, this is so embarrassing!" Ping'er, who had already reached the door, was extremely embarrassed, her face flushed. Seeing that her mistress didn't seem to be furious and rush into the room, the beautiful woman reached out to drag her strange mistress away.
"Good sister, don't rush! The time isn't right yet!" Spicy Sister Feng's beautiful face flashed a mysterious smile, her teasing gaze making Ping'er extremely uncomfortable. "Don't really blame your sister later!" What exactly did her mistress want to do? Why was this making her so upset?! Fengjie's repeated words only confused Ping'er more, and she racked her brains but couldn't figure it out.
"Ouch!" The slut's plump buttocks in the room deliberately thrust upwards, intentionally provoking Jia Lian, "Master, you still say you're not afraid? If I mention that tigress a few more times, you'll probably wilted! Heh, heh..." "You slut! You dare say I'm wilted!" Jia Lian's male pride suddenly erupted, and he began his "slap, slap" attack without hesitation, growling as he thrust, "Wilted or not? You little slut, is my thing wilted or not?" "Ah... Master Lian... the hardest!" Bao Er's wife, enjoying herself immensely, also fought back fiercely, going at it until she was excited. Suddenly, the conversation shifted. "Master, in my opinion, you should divorce that tigress and make Ping'er your official wife!" Bao Er's wife, her desire raging, wanted to speak more. After a slight pause, she continued in a frenzied frenzy, "Ping'er is very honest and will definitely not control you in the future. Then I can serve you anytime!" "You little slut, you have such a good idea! That tigress is from the Wang family. Not to mention her shrewishness, even Master and Madam wouldn't agree to it, sigh!" Jia Lian also stirred up a lot of controversy.
"Hehe..." the harlot chuckled mockingly, "When did Master Lian become so cowardly?! Where did your fierce spirit go when you dragged me to bed? Since you can't divorce her openly, then use drugs to get rid of her completely!" "Boom!" Before Bao Er's wife could finish speaking, the tightly closed door was kicked open by Feng Jie. The sturdy door couldn't withstand the force of the voluptuous young woman's kick, which was truly strange!
"Ah!" At this moment, the lecherous man and woman had no time to notice this abnormality. After a cry of surprise, they immediately frantically searched for their clothes.
Feng Jie glared coldly at the two of them. Her icy gaze was more frightening than her raging anger. Ping'er behind her was slightly stunned and instinctively followed her mistress in.
"Jia Lian, do you want to kill your aunt?" After the lecherous man and woman had hastily dressed, Feng Jie's jade-like face finally returned to its normal expression—angry, glaring, and roaring!
Before Jia Lian could respond, Feng Jie swayed and stepped forward, slapping Bao Er's wife hard across the face. "You whore, how dare you defy your master and plot against him? Have you lost your mind?!" Bao Er's wife was used to being terrified of Feng Jie's wife. Her previous boastful words in bed were just casual remarks, and now she was trembling with fear, not daring to flinch. Seeing Jia Lian standing by without offering any help, the woman, knowing she had committed a grave offense, turned ashen-faced and her knees buckled as she tried to kneel and beg for mercy.
"I'll beat you to death, you little whore!" Feng Jie's eyebrows furrowed and she gritted her teeth, subtly giving Ping'er a knowing look as she waved her jade hand.
Ping'er and Fengjie were very close, and Ping'er understood her mistress's gaze perfectly. Although she didn't understand the true meaning behind her actions, she still immediately acted on it. The delicate beauty stepped forward and grabbed Fengjie's hand, saying, "Madam, stop hitting her! If you keep hitting her, someone will die!" In fact, although Fengjie seemed to be hitting her very hard, it was all bark and no bite, and she only hit the most vulnerable spots. Otherwise, with her current strength, she probably would have beaten Bao Er's wife to death in just a few blows!
"Yes, Ping'er is right!" Jia Lian, who had fled far away, echoed in a panic,
"Just stop hitting her! What's the big deal?" "What's the big deal?! You want to kill me and you dare to say 'what's the big deal'?!" Fengjie's beautiful eyes glared, and her powerful aura immediately terrified Jia Lian into silence!
Chapter 81 A Passionate Night with a Beauty in Her Arms (1) "Grandma..." Ping'er spoke up again at Feng Jie's prompting, even she didn't understand what her master was thinking!
"Shut up!" Before Ping'er could finish speaking, Feng Jie interrupted her angrily. Unexpectedly, the irrational Feng Jie turned her attention to Ping'er and scolded her irrationally: "You're no good either. Are you trying so hard to mediate because that little harlot said she'd make you her official wife? You must be very happy!" "I... Slap!" Ping'er seemed to be struck by lightning. The word "I" had just left her mouth when Feng Jie slapped her back into her stomach. The unbelievable change shocked the three people in the room. Feng Jie had even hit Ping'er, who was always as close as a sister—she had gone mad!
"Get out! I never want to see you again! Get out—" After a moment, the frozen time returned to normal. Not only did Sister Feng show no remorse, but she also intensified her anger by using Wenwan Ping'er as a punching bag. Under her sharp gaze, Jia Lian and Bao Er's wife were too busy protecting themselves to even think about trying to persuade her!
"Waaah..." Unthinking tears welled up. At this moment, Ping'er's mind was in complete chaos. Thousands of thoughts were like tangled hemp, with no room to sort them out. A huge sadness and grievance all surged into the void with the tears. The delicate beauty, filled with sorrow, involuntarily covered her face and left. Her swift figure left a trail of tears that turned into a mist.
Perhaps her anger subsided, or perhaps she finally came to her senses, but the moment Ping'er's figure disappeared, Feng Jie's murderous gaze vanished, replaced by her initial icy coldness. "Jia Lian, I will settle this score with you. The Wang family is not a family you can bully so easily!" Before she finished speaking, Feng Jie turned and walked away, her chillingly calm voice carried on the wind, "This lady should rest at her aunt's place first. We'll settle the score another day!" "Second Master Lian, please save me!" Bao Er's wife was almost scared out of her wits, clutching Jia Lian's arm tightly and pleading, "I was just talking nonsense." "You absolutely have to help me!" "Nonsense?!" Unexpectedly, Jia Lian's eyes widened, his face turning cold as he roared relentlessly, "You damn slut! How dare you say such things? You've dragged me into this and you still expect me to help you? Get out!" "Good man—" To murder her master was a serious crime, Bao Er's wife resorted to her old tricks to save her life, coaxing and pleading, "Master, please help me! If you don't explain that I was just joking, I'll die!" This trick always worked on her when they were in bed, but she forgot that they weren't in bed now, so her ultimate move failed.
"Then go die!" The cold words were spat out between his teeth, and Jia Lian's twisted face was far more ferocious and terrifying than Feng Jie's previous expression. Before he finished speaking, seeing that the woman was still trying to pester him, Jia Lian, his eyes flashing with black light, suddenly kicked out with all his might. The woman, unable to dodge, tumbled like a ball of silk and fell into the courtyard!
"Guards! Call Bao Er to drag this wretched woman away, don't let her die here!" Jia Lian, his eyes flashing with malice, slammed the door shut. Bao Er's wife, her face filled with despair, stood there blankly, lost in thought.
The sorcery within Jia Lian, driven by his evil intentions, began to take effect. This hopeless fellow had brought this upon himself; he deserved it!
Though the night was deep, the midnight lamplight shone as brightly as day, and faint laughter drifted from all directions. Overwhelmed with grief, Ping'er's mind was filled only with the inexplicable slap from Feng Jie. Endless grievances dragged the beautiful woman forward unconsciously, ignoring the occasional servants on night duty as she hurried away.
Tears flowed, from large to small, until they disappeared completely. The midnight wind chilled the tear tracks, dispelling the fog in Ping'er's heart. The inexplicable grievances vanished with Feng Jie's words, "Sister, don't really blame me."
Good heavens! So that's how it is! The clever beauty finally understood the purpose behind Sister Feng's unusual behavior—her mistress was doing it for her!
How embarrassing! The gentle beauty, now understanding, was enveloped in endless shame. Her sister meant for her to take this opportunity to leave Jia Lian and thus throw herself into Bao Yu's arms. But how could she do that?!
Was she supposed to shamelessly beg Bao Yu for his favor? Ugh! Too embarrassing! No way!
A thousand thoughts rushed through her mind. Although the beautiful Ping'er couldn't escape the constraints of society, the undeniable reality made it impossible for her to hide her true feelings.
"Ah!" A cry of surprise escaped her lips. Ping'er's graceful figure, blocked by the courtyard wall, stopped abruptly. Looking up, she realized she had arrived at Yi Hong Courtyard—the residence of her nemesis!
"Heavens! Is this fate? Fate is making me fall into Bao Yu's arms?!" The beautiful woman, unable to face her true feelings, spun around this self-deceptive thought. Then, another firm voice echoed in her heart, "It's not fate, it's your own heart that brought you here. Go knock on the door, happiness is inside, don't give up!" Her jade-like feet, out of control, slowly moved forward. An invisible pressure made Ping'er feel as if she were carrying a thousand-pound burden, making each step difficult. The short ten-foot distance seemed like the ends of the earth, unreachable. With each step forward and backward, her hesitation only made it seem further away.
"Sister, I bless you," Feng Jie's heartfelt blessing flew from afar, transforming into a warm current that soothed Ping'er's startled heart. "Look how radiant my smile is, how happy my eyes are. You can have all of this too, go in!" Ping'er's steps instantly became as light as a feather, and the distance before her was instantly covered.
"No!" Shyness turned to timidity, and propriety became a rope, binding the beauty once more. Heartless, cold words exploded in her heart: "You are a married woman; you must respect yourself! Besides, how do you know if Baoyu will accept you? He has never directly confessed his feelings to you! There are also Xiren and the others; what if your courage is met with their ridicule? How can you face them then?!" The confined space stretched endlessly, time slipping away in this lingering stillness. Even the bright moon behind the layers of dark clouds seemed to watch with growing tension and anxiety. Unable
to endure the torment any longer, Ping'er cried out in her heart, "Heaven, save me! What should I do?" The beauty, devoutly believing in fate, surrendered everything to destiny, making a hasty and helpless decision: "If Baoyu and I are truly destined for each other, then please let him appear before me when I count to one hundred, otherwise…" "One, two…" Although she couldn't immediately recall the next part of "otherwise," the delicate beauty's heart, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, had already begun counting.
At this critical moment, when the beauty repeatedly murmured Baoyu's name in her heart, a mysterious five-colored ray of light shot into the sky at an invisible speed, piercing through layers of dark clouds and ushering in the serene moonlight to the mortal world. Under the mysterious night sky, a beautiful space enveloped lovers!
Behind the beautiful mirror door of the Grand View Garden, Baoyu, who was about to sleep with four women, suddenly stopped. A plaintive cry surged in his mind, and amidst the turbulent waves, Ping'er's sorrowful face suddenly appeared.
"Ping'er!" Baoyu's inexplicable exclamation caused the four women to abruptly stop their intimate actions. The five-colored ropes tied to their waists instantly shone with light. The power from the same source immediately allowed Xiren and the others to see Ping'er's sorrowful face, feel her conflicted waiting, and understand their lover's feelings at this moment.
"Go! You were sent by Heaven to save us unfortunate women!" Xiren gently draped an outer robe over Baoyu. With the help of the five-colored rope, they not only merged with Baoyu's spirit but also resonated with the spirits of all the women who shared his affections. The mysterious five-colored stone was indeed the most wondrous object in the world; even the innate jealousy of women could be vanished.
"Hehe... tonight I'll give you to Sister Ping!" Qiuwen, having regained her kind nature, remained as bold and outspoken as ever. "But only tonight! From now on, I want you to hold me every night!" "Yes! We can let Ping join us later." A period of sleeping together had also greatly increased the courage of the charming Mushe. Under Baoyu's intentional and unintentional instilling of modern ideas, the women pursuing happiness had all become bolder—their ultimate goal being presentable in public, capable in the kitchen, and, most importantly, skilled in bed!
"Let's go!" Seeing that Xiren and Qiuwen had already started to leave, Yuchuan pulled Mushe, who was still snuggling in her lover's arms, along with Baoyu, teasing him as they walked, "Brother-in-law, you'd better be gentle! Otherwise, Second Mistress won't let you off the hook!" Sigh! Was this reaping what he sowed?! Baoyu could only smile bitterly at the four women's teasing. Who told him he had no resistance to their coquettishness?! It seems men still need to keep secrets!
Amidst the boundless fluctuations of magical power and the surging of multicolored light, his tall figure transformed into countless points of light, merging with the void, disappearing without a trace as his will moved.
"Ninety, ninety-one..." The silent chant in her heart burst from her lips, trembling words filled the night with sorrow and despair.
He wouldn't appear. Heaven never wanted us to be together! Ping'er's hope dwindled, gradually fading into despair.
"Ninety-eight, ninety-nine... um!" The murmur wasn't a sorrowful sob. Before the girl could utter the final count, a miracle occurred before her eyes; the person in her heart suddenly appeared out of nowhere, his fiery lips ruthlessly sealing away all her sorrow and grief.
The bizarre appearance didn't surprise Ping'er in the slightest; she had no mind for surprise! Happiness came so suddenly, so wonderfully. Overwhelmed by passion, the beauty abandoned her usual reserve and timidity. Her long-suppressed desire flared up instantly, and the delicate beauty, leaping into his embrace, only wanted to be consumed by the flames of passion, to savor that passionate moment of life and death! His
fiery red tongue poured out Bao Yu's long-held affection for Ping'er into her heart. His powerful advances naturally pierced through her pearly teeth, capturing her smooth, fragrant tongue. In their tender, lingering embrace, their love mingled, their deepest feelings intertwined!
"Sister, I want you!" No extra sweet words, no tender declarations of love; all Ping'er wanted to hear at that moment was Bao Yu's somewhat unreasonable declaration of love. Though domineering, it forcefully dispelled all the worries in the beauty's heart! A surge of unbridled passion and resonant heartstrings flowed like heavenly music; amidst the collision of sparks, only the fusion of spirit and desire remained!
The clamor of New Year's Eve gradually faded into the night, the joyous night of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new was about to end, but the passion of the Yi Hong Courtyard had only just begun, and Ping'er's brand new, blissful life was born!
A passionate, deep kiss stirred the delicate beauty's desires; her nimble red tongue played a seductive melody. Lost in the sea of love, Ping'er felt her body sway slightly, and the scenery around her eyes changed drastically. The embarrassing bed curtains were strangely close, and the intoxicated beauty finally regained a sliver of clarity.
"Ah!" The gentle and beautiful woman was acutely aware of the impending affair. Her innate shyness and reserve caused her to gasp softly, her boundless embarrassment overshadowing her curiosity at suddenly appearing in the bedroom.
With a forceful push, her hot and delicate body tried to slip away from Bao Yu's embrace, but the strength Ping'er used this time was vastly different from when she had pushed Bao Yu down before. The unmoving man pulled and embraced her, and her slender yet perfectly proportioned body fell into his "clutches" once again!
"No... Bao Yu... no!" The beauty struggled frantically, her strength weak, but her resistance never ceased.
Heh, heh… The illusory Baoyu, instead of being annoyed by the resistance, was delighted. An inexplicable thought made Baoyu stop his offensive to completely dismantle the beauty's defenses. The passionate kiss moved from her lips to her less sensitive cheek. His nimble fingers, which had intended to climb up her firm breasts and stir up a storm, suddenly changed course and began to untie the clothes that helped the beauty bravely resist.
His precise fingers grasped Ping'er's knot, and Baoyu deliberately loosened his grip on the beauty. The unsuspecting beauty took the opportunity to desperately try to escape.
"Hiss!" The soft friction sound was like thunder and lightning in the blink of an eye. The wicked Baoyu raised his hand and drew a beautiful circle in the air above Ping'er's head. With this turn, her beautiful body followed and danced the most beautiful steps in the world. After spinning lightly like a swallow, the outer garment wrapped in Baoyu's hand was no longer within the range of Ping'er's jade body.
"Hey! You bad guy!" Realizing she had been tricked, the beauty didn't retreat but advanced, her pink fists, filled with shame and anger, pounding on her lover's chest. The delicate beauty had actually learned some savage skills from spending time with Sister Feng. "You bullied me, you were naughty, I'll beat you to death, you big pervert!" A smug smile emanated from Bao Yu's lips, exuding a powerful masculine charm. After leisurely enjoying a massage from the beauty, his fiery hands, using the most powerful palm technique in the world, pierced through her pink fists and jade arms, once again grasping her undergarments.
Chapter 82 A Passionate Night with a Beauty in His Arms (2) "Ah!" The cool breeze made Ping'er finally realize her situation—her skirt was intact, but her upper body was only covered by her undergarments!
The escape began again. The half-naked beauty, whether out of momentary confusion or excessive fear, ran past the door countless times but never managed to escape, remaining trapped in the small room, circling around with the big pervert.
Baoyu's steps, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, always yielded a prize, his hands taking full advantage of the moment, carefully feeling Ping'er's firm breasts, rounded buttocks, and supple waist.
Her colorful skirt fluttered in the air, her undergarments fell to the ground in disarray, and as the last barrier shattered in the void, the prey, who had been frantically darting about in a state of excessive "fright," suddenly reversed her behavior, leaping at the hunter and pinning the unsuspecting fellow down on the large table.
Her alluring eyes, like silk, swirled with desire, and the beautiful young woman, her heart pounding with passion in the boudoir, whispered dreamily, "You big bad guy, are you satisfied now?!" "Heh, heh... Sister Ping, you are truly a man's blessing!" Baoyu swept her up, pinning the naked beauty beneath him; the cool table offered no resistance to their fiery passion.
Baoyu was now completely naked, his perfect physique pressed intimately against Ping'er's soft, jade-like body. The uninhibited intimacy sent shivers down their spines. Though there was no passionate caressing yet, the sparks of true love ignited a surging, fiery pleasure within them. Nothing in the world could quell this passion; even if the sky were to fall, the earth to crumble, or the sea to tsunami, Baoyu and Ping'er, this long-suffering couple, would carry their passionate lovemaking to the very end!
"Baoyu, no…not here!" Ping'er, no longer a little girl, felt a surge of emotion, her heart overflowing with desire, her body overflowing with nectar.
How could a lecherous man seeking a different kind of pleasure let such a rare opportunity slip by?! He had longed to fulfill this wish in the past, but his love for Sister Feng and his respect for his aunt prevented him from acting recklessly. The other women, however, were several at once, and their numbers proved powerful; he, alone and isolated, could only sigh helplessly. Now, having finally caught Ping'er, this exquisitely delicious prey, he wouldn't be worthy of being a man if he didn't seize the opportunity to indulge his desire!
His large, stimulating hands, as if electrified, swiftly kneaded the beauty's breasts, two fingers lightly pinching the swollen, bright red nipples, while his palms squeezed the smooth flesh. The tingling sensation sent Ping'er's half-erect body slumping back onto the table. The beautiful young woman's natural gentleness became an accomplice to Baoyu's rampage. The resigned beauty's only resistance was to forcefully clamp her jade legs around Baoyu's "improper" head.
How could the formidable Baoyu be defeated so easily?! His large hands moved down, gently caressing Ping'er's slender waist, slowly stroking it.
"Mmm!" The fluttering in her heart transformed into the first moan from her lips, her jade legs, greatly affected, went limp and hung limply over the edge of the table.
Freed, Bao Yu had no time for a triumphant laugh; a passionate kiss, hot and fervent, landed on the alluring valley of her jade gate.
"Ah—!" A long, lingering scream echoed, the tender atmosphere replaced by ambiguous feelings, finally transforming into a boiling fire that completely merged the two into one, no longer distinguishable.
His hot red tongue gently traced across her soft lips, slowly and gently from bottom to top, just reaching the tip of her jade gate before immediately rubbing heavily downwards. Between repeated light kisses and heavy licks, Ping'er's cries of pleasure grew long and melodious, lingering endlessly.
A tingling, swollen sensation seemed to come alive within her honeyed depths, churning and throbbing. The trembling jade walls transmitted the vibrations to her alluring lips. Under Bao Yu's seemingly tangible gaze, the jade gate opened gently, revealing the crystalline pearl hidden at the tip of her vulva. Standing proudly against the wind, it trembled slightly, as if issuing a call to her lover, "Come and eat me... come... eat me!" "Ah!" A deep roar escaped Bao Yu's throat, his intense, fiery breath striking the beauty's tender, rosy jade gate. His red tongue and pearly teeth descended simultaneously, their measured licks and bites like divine weapons appearing out of nowhere, forcefully breaching Ping'er's defenses.
"Oh!" The overwhelming tide of spring burst forth, and as the alluring woman's limbs and body tensed, an intoxicating fragrance instantly swept through Bao Yu's heart!
Passion had reached its peak, and the flames of desire burned fiercely, but this was not yet the culmination of Bao Yu's power. Just when Ping'er thought this was the ultimate bliss, Bao Yu, unleashing his full force, opened his powerful mouth and took the beautiful woman's entire vulva into it, then sucked with all his might!
"Ah..." Ping'er cried out in a piercing scream, feeling a jolt in her mind. With a deafening boom, her mind went blank for a moment, as if everything in the world had been shattered into countless starlight and scattered by the wind in the face of this immense shock.
"Ah... um..." A series of meaningless moans filled the space. At this moment, the delicate beauty's eyes and heart were filled only with Bao Yu, whom she loved to the core. Her lover's tall figure and mischievous smile had filled her entire world! With
each powerful suck, not only was the fragrant nectar drawn out, but Ping'er's body and mind trembled violently. In a daze, she felt a "whoosh" as her soul was sucked into Bao Yu's body like an arrow along with the tide of spring!
Excessive stimulation left the beauty limp and powerless after the ecstasy. The enchanting space was unusually silent, save for the heavy breathing that echoed through the room.
"Sister Ping, am I good?" Bao Yu's flirtatious words broke the ambiguity and silence between them. His strong body pressed completely against the delicate young woman's soft, alluring body. His whispered words, tugging at her rosy earlobe, made her unable to contain herself.
"Mmm!" Overcoming immense pressure, her head finally nodded almost imperceptibly. The naturally shy beauty responded to the teasing directly, her face flushed with embarrassment. After uttering the intimate words, she buried her face in her lover's chest, her beautiful eyes tightly shut, not daring to open even a crack.
The raging fire of passion reached a new climax. His "hard work" had finally paid off. Bao Yu's spirits soared, and his surging desire, aided by genuine love, became uncontrollable.
A strong, large hand gently lifted the jade leg dangling from the edge of the table. The table, perfectly sized, greatly excited Baoyu; it was practically divine intervention. He vowed to reward the craftsman who made it handsomely.
Here he comes! Baoyu is coming in! Ping'er, lost in a beautiful dream, trembled. In this moment that would change her destiny, Jia Lian's face involuntarily flashed before her eyes, but only for a fleeting instant. In that instant, Baoyu's figure shattered it completely, erasing it forever!
The long-awaited arrow, brimming with heroic spirit, slowly released from the bow. Its earth-shattering force seemed to freeze time and space in that instant. The powerful arrowhead, without any assistance, automatically found its target, irresistibly parting the beautiful woman's alluring lips. The arrowhead paused briefly in the enemy's fearful tears before resolutely thrusting in.
"Ah!" A slight discomfort caused the delicate beauty to moan softly, much like Feng Jie's reaction back then. The sheer size of the arrow made her jade gate, which had never received such a treasure before, unable to accommodate it for a moment. The tight opening felt like a shackle, holding the arrow in place.
The gentle beauty was obedient and compliant. Before her lover could make any move, her round and fragrant body had already lifted slightly on its own, adjusting her slightly off-center honey passage to the optimal angle.
The beauty's efforts were not in vain. Grateful, Bao Yu leaned down and gave her a tender and deep kiss. The arrow, which was
aligned with the beauty's honey passage, suddenly attacked, disappearing inch by inch in the tight and tender embrace! "Oh!" The full penetration filled them both with unparalleled satisfaction. Ping'er felt a blissful fullness she had never experienced before. Whenever she thought her lover's thing had reached its end, Bao Yu's unstoppable entry always reminded her that there was still depth waiting to be explored.
"Mmm... Ah!" With a deep, heavy gasp, the delicate beauty felt her heart blossom, her heart break, her soul completely filled by Bao Yu's enormous size! Her beautiful body burned like flames, turning to ashes in the fire of passion, floating to the clouds, flying over the mortal world, entering a completely new world of bliss.
"Ah!" Bao Yu's roar didn't escape his lips; his utter astonishment made him wildly excited. He never imagined that Ping'er's honeyed orifice would be so tight and warm, even more beautiful and narrow than a virgin's! The entire deep-penetrating foreign object clearly felt the soft, moist attacks from all sides. Not only that, but the beautiful woman's jade walls seemed to have a life of their own, frantically kneading his treasure at an incredibly high frequency!
Heavens! He had received another blessing from heaven! Indeed, like master, like servant. Feng Jie possessed the world-renowned "Blooming Flower," and Ping'er also had something extraordinary—"Thousands of Threads"!
As the name suggests, once one's foreign object enters, it feels as if thousands of threads are caressing and comforting, bringing unparalleled pleasure! Just as Sister Feng's famous instrument requires an extra-long length to enjoy, without an extra-large foreign object, it is equally difficult to develop "thousands of threads"! The magical hand of Nuwa has already sculpted a beloved beauty exclusively for Baoyu!
"Ah!" The unimaginable pleasure made Baoyu unable to bear it any longer, and the passionate cry that burst out was "Sister Ping, so beautiful!" Ping'er, who had the same unbearable pleasure, naturally understood the true meaning of Baoyu's words. The usually shy beauty could not say such intense words for a moment, and could only respond with actions; her trembling, fragrant body moved gently, and the unbearable heat had brought the beautiful young woman to the edge of losing control!
"Sister Ping, I'm coming!" The battle drums suddenly sounded, and Baoyu's waist retreated slightly, and in the extremely comfortable friction, he turned the two jade lips out from the valley, and then forcefully inserted them and quickly turned the seductive lips back in.
"Oh...oh...um..." The incoherent syllables formed a melodious symphony in the fiery space. The high notes were resonant as Baoyu penetrated, the mid-range crisp as he withdrew, and the low notes melodious as he paused and rotated.
Her cries seemed to unleash boundless energy, a fierce bombardment. This "merciless" assault, ironically, energized the previously limp beauty, making her passionately and bravely respond. The speed of her hip movements increased with the rapid thrusts of Baoyu!
Aroused, Baoyu, amidst the splashing spring tide, pulled Ping'er's legs up, stretching her valley to its limit. Then, like a tiger unleashed from its cage, a dragon entering the sea, he frantically thrust in and out thousands of times!
"Ah..." The cries of pleasure began to change. Deliberately, Baoyu was determined to make the delicate young woman completely submit. The foreign object, miraculously, accelerated again, sometimes completely withdrawing its jade pillar from her valley, only to plunge in again with thunderous precision the instant her endless emptiness arose!
"Sister Ping, just call out if you want!" Baoyu, displaying his masculine prowess with his vigorous thrusting, whispered seductively in the beauty's ear, "I love your 'little sister' so much. Sister, do you like my 'little brother'
? Look how happily they're playing." Before he finished speaking, Baoyu, deliberately mischievous, suddenly pressed tightly against the beautiful young woman's clitoris, grinding rapidly. Boundless pleasure surged like a tsunami, creating massive waves in Ping'er's heart!
"Mmm..." How could the shy beauty withstand such seduction?! The lover's methods of making love were truly varied. Under the fusion of mental and physical pleasure, shameful words, like a giant hammer falling from the sky, suddenly smashed open Ping'er's reserved lips. "Ah... Baoyu... you... big bad guy!" "Ah... no... don't... say... like that..." Amidst the intermittent resistance, Ping'er's courage unknowingly grew. Her passionate jade hands pushed hard on the table, and her rosy upper body rose into the air. With the cooperation of her hands and waist, and the pushing and pulling of Baoyu's large hands, the beauty's jade-like, muddy valley took the lead, swaying back and forth rapidly and violently swallowing and spitting out "Little Baoyu"!
"Mmm... sister... so tight... you're so good!" Baoyu stood firm like a towering mountain, his "Little Baoyu," which had been moving, suppressed his desire to thrust, only slightly responding to the beautiful young woman's attack, trying his best to let the beauty unleash her rare passion.
"Ah... Baoyu... Baoyu... I'm flying!" The active teasing allowed Ping'er to easily find her most pleasurable sensitive spot. Amidst the rising, tingling, and insatiable pleasure, the beauty screamed wildly, exhausting all her energy.
Her limbs tightened for the first time, and the scalding nectar generously sprayed onto "Little Baoyu's" head. The sudden heat made Baoyu feel a sudden surge at the tip of his penis. The long-awaited, earth-shattering climax finally arose in his dantian, then surged upwards along his spine like a dragon, crashing into his sea of consciousness and creating a colossal wave.
"Ah!" Seeing that Ping'er could no longer withstand the onslaught, and that the beauty was also enjoying herself under his most powerful "divine bliss," Bao Yu no longer tried to suppress his desires. Following his most primal instincts, he roared like a tiger, and the long-brewing volcano erupted with a deafening roar. The unique essence of the mysterious divine stone, which was the only one of its kind in the Three Realms and Six Paths, rushed into the depths of Ping'er's flower heart. "Little Ping'er," having tasted the most exquisite flavor, opened her little mouth and swallowed the elixir of immortality with great thirst, leaving not a single drop!
"Ah... Bao Yu... my Bao Yu!" The fainting, delicate young woman involuntarily sprang up under the pouring of the magma. In her dazed state, she only had time to call out the name of her beloved in joyful cries before falling asleep peacefully in infinite satisfaction and endless happiness, quietly accepting the transformation of the divine stone's power.
The boundless spring colors faded, and the crescent moon, having watched the midnight spectacle, once again hid behind layers of dark clouds. Whether it was slacking off after returning to the clouds or deserting its post to find Brother Sun, it was unclear! Heh, heh… even the howling cold current couldn't withstand the passion within the room; it wasn't surprising that Sister Moon was acting this way!
A loving hand gently stroked Ping'er's disheveled hair. After the initial desire subsided, only pure tenderness remained. Although the magical barrier created a warm and harmonious atmosphere, Bao Yu, heartbroken for his beloved, immediately picked her up and carried her to the bed.
His care was indeed abundant, and his affection tender, but unfortunately, the lecherous man's posture completely ruined this beautiful scene. He embraced Ping'er face-to-face, his hands merely supporting her long, smooth legs, while what supported her delicate body was his still incredibly hard and large member. Moreover, the adorable yet terrifying "Little Bao Yu" never left the beautiful woman's secluded valley even for a moment! Such a posture—truly impressive!
The warmth of mutual affection was like spring. Bao Yu, embracing his beloved, tenderly kissed Ping'er's temple. After a moment, he quietly fell asleep with a serene smile. The morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year was exceptionally fresh. All things, which had been covered by the vast expanse of ice and snow for so long, finally revealed a glimpse of their true faces. Although the flowers had not yet bloomed, the newly sprouted green buds brought hope to the world. Birds, which had not appeared for a long time, also sang again in this warm moment, their clear chirping awaiting the arrival of the fragrance of flowers.
"Mmm!" A comfortable groan flowed from Ping'er's lips. The beautiful young woman, with her languid and charming demeanor, slowly awoke from her sweet dream, her eyelids fluttering slightly. Her beautiful eyes were not yet fully clear. The beauty felt that the soft and warm body beneath her was like lying on a cloud. She was secretly surprised and wondered when the bed had become so comfortable!
"Ah!" Her gaze, seeking the truth, was met with a shy exclamation. Ping'er quickly covered her mouth with her jade hand and pondered for a moment. The soft cushion beneath her reminded her of the wonderful passion of the previous night.
Good heavens! She had finally met Bao Yu... and she had even lain on top of him all night! Ugh! How embarrassing! The beauty's mind shifted, and she thought with heartache for her lover, "I wonder if this will press down on him?"
The pleasure beyond the mundane world reappeared in Ping'er's heart at the same time. The collision of the sparks of the soul made the memory perfect. After gazing at her lover for a moment, the tender young woman stretched out her limbs and tried to quietly move away from Bao Yu!
Chapter 83 A Passionate Night with a Beauty in Her Arms (3) "Ugh!" The shameful moan was hard to suppress. Ping'er finally realized the most embarrassing situation. Good heavens! Bao Yu's bad guy was still inside her body. Bad thing, big pervert... Ah, how could this be?!
Thinking of this, Ping'er couldn't help but panic. Her body was burning hot. Her arms, which had just stretched out, suddenly lost their strength under the infinite shame and restlessness. Her body, which had lost its support, only lifted a few inches before collapsing back onto her lover's body.
"Sizzle!" The extremely faint friction sound was so loud in the quiet space, like a thunderclap in Ping'er's heart.
"Ah!" Her rosy lips parted slightly, her hot breaths heavy and rapid with the sudden pleasure. Ping'er's out-of-control movements had unexpectedly turned into a gentle caress! How could this naturally shy beauty not turn crimson and blush with unbearable shame?!
"No! I need strength, I need to get up immediately!" Ping'er's heart cried out silently, this scene of extreme shame made her wish she could disappear into the ground forever.
Just as the beauty had finally calmed down a little and mustered her strength to lift her fragrant buttocks and escape, an even more "terrifying" problem arose!
Good heavens! Bao Yu's foreign object suddenly "awakened" at this moment, full of vigor and standing tall, its drastically long length thrusting straight into Ping'er's flower core, like a heavy hammer unexpectedly smashing into the heart of the charming young woman.
"Oh!" The penetrating pleasure made Ping'er's limbs go numb again, her delicate body collapsing onto her lover once more, inevitably drawing the jade pillar deeper into the valley of power!
The intelligent beauty, struck by this blow, couldn't help but feel suspicious. The two were now deeply in love, inseparable, and the woman, lost in thought, no longer cared whether he was truly asleep or pretending. Her delicate fists rained down on her lover's chest. "You naughty Baoyu, you bad boy, I'll teach you to tease me, to pretend to be asleep..." "Ah!" The lecherous man, far from crying out in pain, let out a soft moan of pleasure. It turned out that Ping'er's rapid, persistent punches caused her body to move constantly, making it seem as if the beauty was riding on him, vigorously rubbing against "Little Baoyu." Of course, he was thoroughly enjoying himself!
The tingling, itching, and burning sensation brought Ping'er back to her senses. The dignified beauty, realizing she seemed to be actively seeking pleasure, felt even more ashamed and agitated. Heaven didn't let her off so easily; at that moment, Ping'er suddenly felt her lover's member rapidly growing larger. Startled and ashamed, she cried out and stopped all movement. However, her attacked valley was powerless to repel the invading enemy, instead using all its "thousands of threads" to tightly entwine it, completely defying its master's will!
Although Ping'er could passively resist, the lecherous rogue wouldn't be so docile. "Awakened," he promptly grabbed her and flipped her over, switching their positions.
His waist slowly retreated, then thrust forward forcefully. Bao Yu felt his mind instantly enter a warm, moist, tight, and tender paradise!
"Ah... um... um..." Their tender lovemaking began, a sweet reunion in the early morning. They both found themselves drawn to the gentle, rhythmic spring rain, their passionate moans drifting like clouds and rain, lingering far and wide!
"Baoyu... husband... you're so good!" Baoyu's efforts the previous night hadn't been in vain. Ping'er not only cried out in unrestrained joy, but she had also memorized the new words he had taught her. Truly, she was the gentle and obedient darling Ping'er!
When the four girls, including Xiren, secretly came to "inspect" for the third time, the lovemaking finally ended. Yuchuan hurriedly left her words outside the door and fled, fearing that Baoyu might impulsively pull her into the room, which would surely lead to her being teased by her sisters!
"You rascal! It's all your fault! How am I supposed to face Xiren and the others now?!" Recovering from her passion, Ping'er glared at her lover playfully, her delicate hands frantically trying to escape Bao Yu's harassing hands as she dressed.
"Wife, if they dare make fun of their husband, I'll punish them on the spot!" Bao Yu teased, his arm around Ping'er's waist, his large hands naturally kneading her breasts, which she had only just begun to put on her undergarments, his fingers sometimes tightening, sometimes loosening, occasionally digging deep into her flesh.
"You rascal, you wish! I won't fall for your trick, hee hee..." Ping'er, unusually lively and genuine, playfully pushed away her lover's mischievous hands, "Stop it! How am I supposed to get dressed like this?!" Despite Bao Yu's persistent harassment, Ping'er finally managed to dress herself, her expression immediately turning serious as she regained her gentle nature. The beautiful young woman sweetly dressed her lover, her radiant face glowing with happiness!
Under the magical transformation of the divine stone, the most beautiful woman in the Grand View Garden appeared! Ping'er, already a cut above Xiren and Qiuwen, radiated beauty and unparalleled charm under the light of true love! The captivated Bao Yu almost revealed his true colors again!
Because of Feng Er's insistence and Jia Lian's fear, the "poor" Ping'er was expelled from the East Mansion; while Ping'er's good friend Xiren, with Bao Yu's tacit approval, took her in. Thus, the Grand View Garden gained a strange, beautiful woman, neither mistress nor servant, but barely a "guest"—a "poor" guest who spent every night in passionate lovemaking with her master!
Faced with Jia Lian's kowtow and apology, neither the old lady nor Lady Wang wanted to damage the kinship between the Jia and Wang families, and they earnestly persuaded Feng Jie to forgive Jia Lian. Although Feng Jie was determined to resolve the matter quickly, she understood that in a prominent family, a master's affair was a minor matter; rescuing Ping'er was already a great achievement!
The beautiful woman had no choice but to agree not to pursue the matter further, but insisted on staying with her aunt and refusing to move back to Jia Lian's residence. Seeing that the major problem had been resolved, everyone sided with Feng Jie on the minor issue. After all, the affair involved talk of murder, and although it was just playful banter, it was already fortunate that the usually outspoken Feng Jie listened to advice; how could they force her?!
The storm had subsided, but before everyone's agitated mood had completely dissipated, a sudden change cast a shadow over the Jia family once again!
"Ah!" A piercing scream shattered the clouds and the terrifying news spread throughout the Rong and Ning mansions in an instant—Bao Er's wife, despised by everyone and driven out of her home by her husband, had hanged herself in the night, and the location she chose was the gate of Jia Lian's courtyard! As soon as the sleepy servant opened the door, he saw her bulging eyes, as if telling of the intense resentment in the woman's heart—she died with her eyes wide open!
"Damn it, what are you yelling about! Move the body away!" Jia Lian was unmoved. He had countless women with whom he had fleeting affairs. He was only instinctively startled by the death of this woman. The heartless man spat and cursed, "Filthy! I'd better go to the Heavenly Immortal Pavilion for some cleansing wine! Men, prepare the horses!" The cold sound of hooves disappeared from the mansion. The busy servants couldn't close the dead woman's eyes. In their fright and shock, they hastily wrapped her in a straw mat and buried her in the mass grave because Bao Er ignored her. "
I hate it! Jia Lian, Wang Xifeng, I hate it..." A deep-seated hatred emanated from the Netherworld. The female ghost, escorted by Ox-Head and Horse-Face, had a distorted face and flickered with green light, struggling to break free from the soul-binding chains.
"You audacious female ghost! You didn't know how to respect yourself in life, and now you want to become a vengeful ghost to harm the mortal world after death?!" The soul-reaping ghost guards roared angrily, their iron chains tightening with magical power, making the female ghost tremble.
"I refuse to accept this! I want revenge!" Intense resentment transformed into flashing black light, churning violently in the netherworld. "Let me go! I want to go back to the Jia family mansion to take revenge!" "You think you can break free, you little brat?" The two ghost guards sneered disdainfully, involuntarily increasing the punishment. "Overestimating yourself!" "Is that so?! Then what about me, the king?!" A cold and arrogant voice echoed out of thin air, the eerie ghostly sound reverberating endlessly in the gray space, making the two ghost guards unable to pinpoint the source of the sound.
"Ah!" After two screams, as the female ghost looked around in terror, the vengeful ghost king, shrouded in black mist, finally appeared before her.
"If you want to fulfill your wish, come with me!" The eerie words drifted away on the wind, and apart from the chains that fell to the ground after the ghost messengers' souls were scattered, the Road to the Underworld returned to its unique tranquility!
"Ah!" Feng Jie's naked body trembled violently, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, sensing something.
"Sister, what's wrong?!" Bao Yu's strong arms brought peace to the beauty, and his concerned words were full of affection. Feng Jie, under the pretext of arguing with Ping'er, naturally came to Yi Hong Courtyard. The lovelorn lovers, with precious time, were like dry
tinder to a raging fire. Bao Yu, who had been in love for a long time, was unusually eager, and entered the beauty's jade gate without even foreplay. The muddy echo of "sizzling" indicated that Feng Jie was equally impatient. The two gently thrust in and out, and in the midst of their frenzied attack and relentless attack, Feng Jie, whose passion was raging, felt a strange sense of foreboding the moment the female ghost roared!
Under her lover's anxious and tender gaze, Sister Feng transformed her gratitude into the violent shaking of her buttocks, her plump mounds drawing circular trajectories in the air, making "Little Baoyu" beneath her feel so good that he lost all sense of time!
"It's nothing!" After a brief pause in her vigorous attack, Fengjie replied breathlessly, "I just suddenly felt a chill, as if something terrible was about to happen!" "Good sister, don't be afraid!" Baoyu focused his mind, channeling his magical power into his sea of consciousness. After circulating it within the heart resonating with his beloved, his all-encompassing supernatural abilities sensed no great danger to her. Relieved, he solemnly instructed his lover, "Remember to always wear the five-colored rope around your waist!" "I know!" His beloved replied with a hint of coquettish reproach. In response, the hollow valley suddenly pressed down hard, the pleasure reaching the very core of their flower, causing both of them to groan in unison in satisfaction. "Oh..." "Ah..." The beautiful young woman's blossoming "flower bud" made Baoyu unable to control himself, letting out a deep roar. The unyielding man forcefully flipped over and reclaimed his dominance. "Good sister, take this!" "Oh..." The frenzied thrusting had no end, the powerful pumping never stopped. The ecstatic Baoyu embraced the beauty and made love repeatedly, no less than a thousand times. The fierce wind and torrential rain could not destroy the ever-fresh and beautiful flower!
The man, who had no resistance to beauty, revealed everything about the Red Mansion under the "beauty trap" of the women's smiling and soft words, leaving nothing out! The women, who had long "coveted" the mansion, were united in their efforts, and the helpless Baoyu had no choice but to make a clever arrangement. Under the bright breeze, he led a group of women into the Red Mansion.
Whoosh! The guards on duty were dumbfounded, utterly admiring Master Bao's methods. Master Bao was indeed Master Bao; setting aside power and character, the fact that he could make so many beautiful women so happy was enough to make him an absolute idol for all the men in the world! On the contrary, the brilliant Master Shi made the brothers shake their heads. Master Shi was no less than Master Bao in any way, but he fell far short in this crucial area. Alas! It seems that perfect things in this world can only ever be unique!
How could this be?! Master Bao sighed sadly at this moment. Was it because he had too many wives that he was considered inferior?! Thinking of Qingwen's warm greetings with the other women, and then comparing it to how they had kicked him away so ruthlessly, even saying that men should avoid women's conversations, it truly left poor Master Bao speechless!
Alas! Bao Yu had sighed helplessly countless times. The bored fellow, rarely "abandoned," felt extremely uncomfortable and uneasy. While the lovers were all entwined in a passionate embrace, only the beautiful spy in the detached mansion had time to deal with him. Baoyu's thoughts raced, and he chuckled to himself. He wondered how Qingwen and the other woman were doing with Fu Qiufang's "reform" these days.
The naturally amorous fellow certainly wouldn't do anything truly cruel; the "frog experiment" was merely a way to frighten the beauties. The real reform was actually him conveying some concepts of future self-reliance and self-respect to the beautiful spy through Qingwen, thus simultaneously teaching his precious Qingwen, the messenger, the experimenter!
Oh well! He'd wait until the "reform" was complete before checking the results! Thinking this, Baoyu paused, his steps halting as he approached the beautiful spy's room.
"Greetings, Second Master!" The Red Mansion guards, who had Fu Qiufang under house arrest, bowed respectfully, their well-trained movements precise and powerful, eliciting nods of approval from the delighted Second Master Bao.
"What's the situation inside?" Baoyu's eyes unconsciously glanced into the courtyard.
The two guards understood their master's question perfectly, their calm expressions remaining unchanged. "Reporting to Second Master, Miss Fu has not left the mansion since entering, and there are no carrier pigeons or anything like that in her room. Please rest assured, Second Master!" Chapter 84 Reunion with Fate "Thank you for your hard work!" Bao Yu wanted more than just that. He paused for a moment and asked directly, "Has her demeanor changed recently? Is her daily routine normal?" The two guards were slightly taken aback upon hearing this. Using their quintessential male thinking, they wondered if their master had taken a liking to this enemy spy?! That wasn't surprising; Second Master was a notorious womanizer!
"What are you two laughing at? That's so strange. Don't overthink it. I'm a gentleman!" Bao Yu's laughter carried little reproach. After all, men would never truly get angry about such things!
Their master's explanation only made the two guards' faces contort further as they suppressed their laughter. Calling Second Master a gentleman was less accurate than calling him a virtuous man, heh, heh... a virtuous man who was always surrounded by women!
After some effort, the two finally calmed themselves down. Their understanding of their master made them genuinely respect and adore him. "Second Master, Miss Fu has become much more cheerful lately, probably because Miss Qing often chats with her!" Facing their approachable master, another subordinate couldn't help but tease, "Second Master, I have some good news for you. Miss Qing has been praising you to Miss Fu every day. Maybe we'll have another mistress soon! Heh, heh..." Although the subordinate didn't say it explicitly, his incredibly "admiring" eyes said it all. They were extremely impressed with Second Master Bao's methods of wooing women!
Abandoned by the women, Second Master Bao, to pass the time, unusually spent a long time chatting freely with his subordinates, discussing both the crude and the crude.
"By the way, how's the shop doing lately?" He was truly a hands-off manager. Today, because Ni Er and Bao Yong were both out, and Mr. Zhen was busy with the Red Mansion School and hadn't returned home, the boss had to ask his subordinates about the situation.
"Heh, heh..." The two subordinates, who spent their days training and carrying out missions, knew nothing about running a shop. Apologetically, they chuckled before speaking, "Second Master, if you don't understand, how could we, these sword-wielding guards, possibly know anything?" Before they finished speaking, another subordinate asked in surprise, "Second Master, haven't you been inspecting the shop? I remember you and Master Shi used to inspect it almost every day!" Now it was Bao Yu's turn to feel a little ashamed. Since the cigarette business had taken off, his lazy nature had taken over, leaving all the tedious tasks to Bao Yong and the other man. After recruiting Zhen Shiyin, he even pushed the brains and commands onto the hardworking, middle-aged old ox. Thinking about it carefully, he, the boss, was truly ashamed!
"Hmm! There's been a lot going on at the manor lately, so I'll go take a look around today!" Bao Yu's mind raced. Since he had some rare free time today, he might as well go out and inspect the manor; after all, it was still early.
Wait! When did Master Shi return to the manor?! He and the Second Master were both elusive, appearing and disappearing like dragons!
Under the astonished gazes of the guards of the Red Mansion, Shi Yu, who had appeared out of nowhere, strode out of the Red Mansion. His tall figure and large hand gesture stopped the well-intentioned attempts of the guards to protect him!
Wasn't it said that the capital was full of beauties? How come they were all so low-class?! The lecherous man stood on the street, looking around. This guy, who was used to being surrounded by famous beauties all day long, didn't he realize that the beauties of the Jia family were famous throughout the world. If they could be seen everywhere on the street, that would truly be a world unto itself!
"Wow!" Countless subtle exclamations gathered into a torrent of astonishment. Just as Shi Yu stood on the street lamenting that the beauties of the capital were not as famous as they were, all eyes around him, regardless of gender or age, turned to the same target—behind him. The meanings in the eyes of the many gazes were varied and complex, but regardless of praise or criticism, the shock they showed was obvious and undeniable.
A beautiful woman—that was Shi Yu's first reaction; a peerless beauty—that was the powerful thought that surged into his mind the next instant; could it be that a legendary beauty had appeared?! This was his last dream, one he himself dared not believe!
Bit by bit, inch by inch, Shi Yu turned his head with extreme difficulty. Time and space seemed to freeze in that instant, becoming eternal. Shi Yu's simple action had taken all his mind and all his energy!
"Ah!" A scream burst out, piercing the clouds and splitting the sky, shaking the heavens and the earth! Poor Shi Yu only had time to let out a scream before he almost fell into the abyss due to the stark contrast between the sky and the earth—the person behind him was indeed famous for her beauty throughout the capital, but he could not bear this "beauty"!
The pale-faced guy felt as disgusted as if he had seen one of the Seven Monsters of the "Star Gate" in later generations, the "Ru Hua" girl who was known for picking her nose. His heart and lungs were even more churning!
Time seemed to speed up dozens of times in that instant. Before our poor old man Shi could even process the shock, his figure had already darted into the crowd. Now he finally understood why everyone's eyes were so sharp!
"Young Master Shi!" The alluring Qi Guan, adorned in her finest attire, strode out of the largest rouge shop in the capital. Her sweet, delighted cry, full of feminine charm, sent chills down the spines of Shi Yu and the rest of the real men!
"I've mistaken you for someone else!" Shi Yu, his body trembling with cold, saw the rabbit being so affectionate towards him. Instead of slowing down, he quickened his pace and fled like a startled bird, desperately trying to escape while covering his ears:
"I'm not Shi Yu!" "Shi... Hmph!" The dead rabbit rarely encountered such a handsome young man, especially one whom his lord valued highly. Overjoyed, he wanted to flirt with him, but before he could finish speaking, his target had vanished like a madman. He could only wrinkle his nose and give a helpless snort. That "charming" snort scared Shi Yu, who was hiding in the shadows, into a cold sweat!
Damn it! That was close! Who knows if this damn transvestite has AID?! The unsettled guy rushed all the way to the front of the Red Mansion Cigarette Store without stopping.
"Ouch!" The fleeing Shi Yu plunged into the safe store door, but unexpectedly bumped into a slender figure walking out.
A crisp, sweet cry startled Shi Yu, who instinctively realized he'd bumped into a beautiful woman. "I'm being impetuous, please forgive me, miss… ah!" The naturally amorous fellow abruptly stopped his apology, the word "miss" cut short by the sight of a man in men's clothing and headdress—good heavens! What evil had befallen him today?
Why did he keep running into these legendary transvestites?!
"How dare you! Let go of my young master!" Before Shi Yu could retract his hand as if encountering a venomous snake, two maids, also dressed in men, rushed forward to protect Princess Tianyi.
Adorable little rabbit! Shi Yu's thoughts shifted, and his mood inexplicably improved. He glanced at the two men—clearly of the same kind as the Heavenly Prince—the Dead Rabbit clan, and chuckled before speaking, "Heh, heh... I'm sorry, it was I who was blind and clumsy, offending this 'little brother'!" Taking advantage of their ignorance of his identity as Bao Yu, Shi Yu deliberately emphasized the words "little brother," his strange expression revealing a clear smile, his eyes brimming with playful teasing. However, he swiftly moved away from the dangerous transvestite.
"You audacious commoner..." Tian Chang and Di Jiu almost simultaneously shouted angrily. They couldn't believe someone in the capital dared to speak to Princess Tianyi like that!
"Never mind!" Young Master Tian raised his smug face slightly. He was pleased that this clueless fellow thought he was a genuine man. The spoiled princess was in a rare good mood. "Ignorance is no excuse. Let's go back!" Before she finished speaking, the little princess had already taken the lead and left quickly, leaving Shi Yu standing there dumbfounded and unable to react!
"Young Master, why did you let that guy go so easily?" Seeing that there was no one around, Tian Chang walked quickly to Tian Yi's side, her eyes filled with deep confusion. Her master's behavior was completely different from usual. The girl, who knew her spoiled nature well, could not shake off the fog in her heart.
"That's right!" Jijiu pouted slightly, still harboring resentment towards Shi Yu's rudeness. She added fuel to the fire with a coquettish tone, "Young master, why don't you have the imperial guards in the shadows give that guy a good beating? Or you could bring him into the palace as a eunuch so we can bully him!" As expected of a master, like servants. How could the three women, who had never experienced such things, truly understand that eunuchs were a man's eternal pain? They spoke of it as naturally and easily as rain.
"Hehe... Eunuchs, what a great idea!" The spoiled princess was overjoyed at the suggestion of her two maid sisters, laughing smugly before even speaking. "I've already chosen the eunuch, but not this stranger!" The girl's tone suddenly shifted, her voice tinged with helplessness and frustration. "If it weren't for Consort Yuan going back on her word, deliberately making excuses about it being the New Year and insisting on waiting a while before agreeing to lure that brat into the palace, we would already have eunuch playthings!" "So the princess still has her eye on Jia Baoyu!" The princess's initial urge to indulge her mistress's antics was finally tempered by reason. No matter how hateful Jia Baoyu was, he was still the young master of the Jia family, Consort Yuan's own brother. If the little princess really turned him into "Little Baozi," wouldn't the world descend into chaos?!
"Princess, I don't think Consort Yuan will agree. Let's just forget about it!" Di Jiu understood how terrifying the little princess's will was and gently advised, "How about we go back to the palace and choose a few eunuchs to vent your anger for you?!" "Hmph!" Little Tianyi glared at the two of them with a coquettish expression and accused them indignantly, "Cowards! Which eunuch in the palace is as hateful as this brat? I must act on behalf of Heaven and rid the people of this scourge!" The righteous girl paused, almost pointing to the sky and making a solemn vow, "Today, I will pester Consort Yuan to agree no matter what, otherwise... otherwise I will cry, make a scene, and threaten to hang myself!" "Go back to the palace!" Princess Tianyi became more and more excited as she spoke. With a wave of her jade hand, her figure suddenly accelerated. In her haste, she even used her lightness technique, not caring at all about the inappropriateness of being shocking in public.
Before the words were even finished, Tian Chang and Di Jiu, seeing that the little princess had already run quite a distance, hurriedly chased after her, panting. They weren't particularly worried about the princess's safety; the covert protection of dozens of imperial guards was no joke!
Tian Chang and Di Jiu were puzzled, while Shi Yu was also completely bewildered. When did the "dead rabbit" young master Tian become so polite and refined?! Could it be because of his two "rabbit" companions?!
Thinking of this, Shi Yu couldn't help but chuckle, making a new judgment on Tian Yi's character—a dead rabbit, a hypocritical dead rabbit!
"What? No way! You have to give us the goods today no matter what!" The irritable shouting and the anxious explanations of the Red Mansion shop assistants mingled together, startling the bored fellow from his reverie.
Huh! Why is someone causing trouble?! This was a rare occurrence for the Red Mansion shop, which was backed by four major families and aimed for perfect management! Surprised, Shi Yu strode into the shop, his body stiffening. Instead of being annoyed, he was delighted, thinking to himself, "Finally, I have something important to do!"
"Master Shi!" A sharp-eyed shop assistant greeted him with boundless excitement, his eyes sparkling with utmost admiration. "It's so good you're here! These out-of-towners are really hard to deal with!" "This humble servant greets Master Shi!" The shopkeeper also breathed a sigh of relief, his face beaming as he ignored the noisy customers and bowed respectfully to his master. In the hearts of everyone at the Red Mansion, Shi Yu and the Second Master were omnipotent!
"Are you the boss?" Before Shi Yu could even exchange pleasantries, several tall, fur-clad men shouted, "You've come at the perfect time! Give us justice!" "Yes, you can't bully out-of-towners! You have no integrity!" Another man immediately chimed in, complaining, "We've been here for quite some time! You can't keep delaying!" Reputation was no small matter! Although the Red Mansion cigarettes business was a monopoly, Shi Yu didn't want to become a dishonest merchant without a reputation, nor did he want his business to suffer setbacks. His increasingly stern gaze immediately turned to the shopkeeper, his usually calm face now exuding authority. "What exactly happened?!" "Reporting to Master Shi, I had no choice," the shopkeeper explained with a bitter voice.
"A large portion of the cigarettes in our pre-New Year's inventory was urgently transferred away by the Second Master. We didn't have enough stock, so we had to prioritize our contracted customers." The shopkeeper paused slightly, pointing to several angry-looking men. "And they came from out of town to place their orders. I did promise them before the New Year, but this unexpected turn of events has occurred, so..." "I see. Then it's not your fault!" Shi Yu understood immediately. It turned out that it was because he had given Prince Zhongshun a large quantity of cigarettes to entice him. His gaze softened, and he gestured with his hand to soothe the restless emotions of his men.
"Hey!" The impatient shouts of several burly men had already alerted the bustling crowd, whose curiosity had led them to completely block the entrance to the shop.
"If you're the boss, then give us an explanation right now," the men's fierceness was evident on their faces.
The other man, who seemed to be the leader, was more composed. Not wanting to escalate the situation, he clasped his hands in a hearty bow and said, "Boss Shi, we've all heard of the fame of our cigarettes, which is why we've traveled all this way to the capital. Please be lenient and don't disappoint us roughnecks!" "Please sit," Shi Yu smiled and gestured for them to sit on one side of the hall. He warmly invited them, "Have some tea to calm your tempers. I, Shi, will certainly give you a satisfactory explanation!" He paused slightly, not bothering to disperse the crowd, and turned to the waiter standing by, saying, "Let me see the ledger, and serve these guests some good tea and ask them to wait a moment!" Inside and outside the shop, all was silent. Whether they were related or not, everyone held their breath, eager to see how the famous Young Master Shi would resolve this predicament! As whispers began to circulate among the crowd, Shi Yu, with a well-thought-out plan, closed the ledger. A confident smile appeared on his handsome face, and his extraordinary demeanor immediately drew silent applause from the onlookers. Several bright eyes in the crowd gleamed with admiration as they intently observed Shi Yu's extraordinary, futuristic aura.
"It is my honor that you have traveled so far. I sincerely apologize if I have failed to satisfy you," Shi Yu said, his tall figure suddenly swaying, his refined demeanor transforming into a wild and untamed one, instantly making the rough and burly men feel a sense of warmth. "Brothers, there's no need to worry. I will have someone prepare things for you immediately!" "That's more like it!" The tallest of the group of men from beyond the Great Wall, with his bushy beard, was still somewhat bothered by the "cold treatment" they had received.
"Master Shi, but..." Knowing that there were no extra goods, the shopkeeper hurriedly spoke up to remind them. This might appease these few guests from beyond the Great Wall, but what about the other regular customers? This was not in line with his master's usual methods!
"I have my own plan!" Shi Yu's firm words silenced his subordinates' objections. He then turned to the guests from beyond the Great Wall and said, "To express my apologies, I will only charge 80% of the price of the cigarettes this time, and I will also provide you with free escort by my guards. What do you think?" "Really?!" Before the words were finished, the man with the bushy beard, as expected, immediately beamed with joy upon hearing Shi Yu's unwavering nod. "Young Master Shi is indeed a man of great stature. We roughnecks are truly impressed!" "Thank you, Young Master!" The more composed man also rose and bowed in thanks.
"It's nothing," Shi Yu said warmly, helping them up. His tone shifted abruptly as he added in a serious voice, "I have another favor to ask. Could you gentlemen help me?" Under their anxious and questioning gazes, Shi Yu leisurely sipped his fragrant tea before speaking with a slow, unhurried smile, "I wish to establish a tobacco shop outside the Great Wall, but I have no acquaintances there to guide me. Could you gentlemen serve as my guides?" The men were initially taken aback, then their eyes lit up with immense joy. This wasn't a problem; it was a tremendous windfall!
"No problem! Young Master Shi, please give us your orders, and we will do our utmost!" Although these merchants from outside the Great Wall were shrewd, they weren't particularly well-known there. They had come to the capital with a try-it-out mentality, never expecting such a windfall! How could they not be overwhelmed by the dazzling prospect of wealth?!
Chapter 85 The Rogue's Playful Trick (Part 1) After the shop assistant led the group to the warehouse to prepare the goods, the shopkeeper, disregarding the lingering crowd, immediately brought up the old matter with anxious eyes.
"Heh, heh..." Shi Yu was also delighted at the prospect of opening a new source of income. The land beyond the Great Wall was a natural treasure trove. If he could transport it along with cigarettes to all corners of the country, even across the ocean, his wealth would multiply. Before speaking, he chuckled excitedly, patting his subordinate's shoulder and casually offering advice: "You just need to negotiate with your old customers near the capital. For the time being, the supply will be changed from once a month to once every three days. As long as they have cigarettes to sell every day, there won't be any problems. I will urge the brothers to speed up cigarette production. After a period of hard work, everything will return to normal!" "Brilliant, truly brilliant!" Crisp applause and praise came from the doorway. "Young Master Shi truly lives up to his reputation! I, Xue, am honored to meet you!" Surname Xue?! This was a surname Shi Yu knew intimately. Almost instinctively feeling a sense of familiarity, he looked up and saw three elegant figures slowly enter his field of vision. Upon closer inspection, Shi Yu's eyes lit up in astonishment. Could there really be such beautiful men in the world?!
Ugh! Before he could even fully see the faces of the newcomers, the illusory Jade collapsed to the ground, unable to bear the unexpected shock. The undisguised delicate charm of the three handsome men made his mind reel—Heavens! He'd encountered another rabbit! Had all the rabbits in the world gathered together today?! The
world spun around Shi Yu, and this was the only thought in his mind. His previous goodwill vanished instantly, replaced by anger and resentment at the cruel twist of fate. He slumped back into his chair, listless and unwilling to even greet them.
"Is Young Master Shi displeased with my uninvited visit?" The three rabbits approaching were not about to let Shi Yu off so easily. Seeing him, a far cry from his previous dashing self, lounging with his head down and leaning back in his chair, clearly lacking enthusiasm for their visit, they were surprised.
"Not at all, Young Master Xue, please sit!" Shi Yu's lazy words were polite, but he didn't even glance at the three men, hoping to politely decline their "kindness"—he didn't want to become the rabbits' target!
Although they didn't know why Shi Yu was so cold, the three incredibly handsome young men merely exchanged a slightly displeased glance, then sat down opposite him without taking offense. Their shamelessness was comparable to that of the "fake" Bao Yu!
Young Master Xue sat in the center. To his left, a tall, slender rabbit, whose temperament was clearly more straightforward, made no attempt to hide her dissatisfaction and a hint of inexplicable disappointment. "We've come here because of your reputation, Young Master Shi, this doesn't seem like proper hospitality!" Her shrill voice sent a chill down Shi Yu's spine, but a vague familiarity arose within him. Why did that rabbit's voice sound so familiar?!
The surprise was barely formed when the short, petite rabbit sitting below Young Master Xue startled him further. "Young Master Shi was so eloquent just now, but now you look so listless. Is Young Master Shi only good at doing things but not at being a person?!" The surprise escalated into intense astonishment. What was going on? Why did that rabbit's voice sound so familiar? Had there been something wrong with his hearing?!
Thinking of this, Shi Yu involuntarily looked up at the three dead rabbits. "Please don't misunderstand, gentlemen. I was just pondering some unresolved matter, so I was momentarily distracted and neglected my guests. Please don't take offense!" As he spoke, Shi Yu naturally sized up the three dead rabbits. With a "boom," a monstrous wave surged in his mind, his astonishment turning into utter shock. Not only were the voices of the three dead rabbits familiar, but their appearances also left him stunned, as if struck by lightning.
They were... they were... Three figures, faintly visible, were hidden behind layers of mist. The illusory Shi Yu ran swiftly through the mist, clearing away endless obstacles towards the truth! The faces of these three were all too familiar to him, but suddenly he was overwhelmed by countless thoughts, unable to uncover the final truth for a moment.
"Gentlemen, Master Shi is usually very busy, so it's understandable that he might be a little awkward around strangers. Your behavior is hardly proper hospitality!" Seeing his master being pressured by the three, the shopkeeper, filled with righteous indignation, stepped forward to defend him, retorting sharply to their sharp words.
"My two companions, Xue and his companions, were indeed somewhat inappropriate," Young Master Xue casually flicked his folding fan, his tone shifting with a nonchalant air, leaving everyone stunned once more. "However, the shopkeeper is quite mistaken in calling us outsiders. It seems this shop belongs to the Xue family, doesn't it?" "You are…" Seeing the young master's calm and composed demeanor, the old shopkeeper, a member of the Xue family himself, asked hesitantly.
"Heh, heh…" A slightly effeminate laugh made the tense crowd feel a pang of regret; it was a pity that such a handsome young man lacked masculine vigor! As a waist token representing a direct descendant of the Xue family was presented on the table, the mysterious Young Master Xue stood up again and bowed to the pensive Shi Yu, saying, "Xue Ke greets Young Master Shi. I have long admired your name, Brother Shi. Please forgive my earlier joke for the sake of my elder brother, Xue Pan!" "So it's Second Master Ke! I greet Second Master Ke!" The old shopkeeper, a loyal servant of the Xue family, was filled with remorse for his earlier rudeness, but he didn't regret it much. After all, in the hearts of everyone in the Red Chamber, the images of Second Master Bao and Master Shi were incredibly lofty, and no one could slander them, not even the old master!
"Ha, ha..." Before Xue Ke could respond, Shi Yu, his mind returning to its normal state, burst into laughter, his entire being instantly brimming with vitality as if he had suddenly come alive. "So it's Brother Ke! I've heard Brother Xue mention you many times before, I never imagined we'd meet like this!" In the brief exchange they had just exchanged, the shrewd Shi Yu had already traversed the fog of deception to reach the truth. The three beautiful dead rabbits had transformed into their stunningly beautiful true forms—Baochai, Tanchun, and their maid Ying'er!
Heh, heh... The guy who understood everything couldn't help but feel both angry and amused. His mind raced wildly. What Xue Ke?! It was clearly Baochai disguised as a man! And who else could that tall and slender woman beside her be but Tanchun?! No wonder Tanchun hadn't been seen for the past two days; she had gone to the Xue family to conspire with Baochai to seduce men! As for that short and slender one, she was undoubtedly Baochai's follower, Ying'er!
Sigh! They still went ahead and did it! What about me?! So annoying!
In the realm of consciousness, a gloomy atmosphere slowly rose. For the first time, the illusory Shi Yu, freed from the oppression of the illusory Bao Yu, excitedly shouted, "Ha, ha... I won! I can pick up girls now! I don't have to be a hardworking ox anymore!" "Boom!" The illusory Bao Yu suddenly appeared out of thin air, a rocket launcher billowing smoke as it blasted the illusory Shi Yu into the heavens. It blew a puff of smoke triumphantly and then angrily rebuked, "You little brat, you want to rebel?! Trying
to steal my women? No way! Don't forget, you're the one I transformed into, I'm the real one; you'd better just stick to your hard work, or next time you'll be hit by a missile! Heh, heh..." With a change of heart, the bored guy secretly decided that he couldn't let the three women fall for "Shi Yu," otherwise how would he cover up his lie later?! And if they did, his real body would be out of luck! Games need to be challenging to be fun! With such stunning beauty as Baochai and Tanchun, any normal man would inevitably feel some attraction. While Shi Yu didn't necessarily feel true love for them, his innate male instincts led him to quietly place both women in his heart. Driven by a bored perfectionism, he even prepared to stage a drama to see which one of him was more charming!
Unfortunately, this scoundrel, who preferred to play the fake Baoyu, lacked any sense of fairness and sided with the "fake Baoyu" from the very beginning. Alas! Poor Shi Yu was doomed from the start; would he accept his fate? Would Heaven be so lenient with the fake Baoyu?!
Just as Shi Yu made his decision, Baochai revealed her identity; no matter how beautiful Baochai or how intelligent Tanchun were, they couldn't understand each other's incredibly "strange" thoughts!
"Brother Shi is truly remarkable! Your handling of the situation just now has broadened my horizons!" The imposter Xue Ke, using Shi Yu's tone to establish a closer relationship, pointed to Tan Chun with a natural but ambiguous expression, saying, "This is my good friend, Young Master Tan." She paused slightly, then looked at Ying'er apologetically and introduced her to Shi Yu, "This is my cousin, Xue Ying. I apologize for my words earlier; I hope Brother Shi will forgive me!" "Brother Ke, you are too polite!" Shi Yu suppressed a broad smile and bowed to Young Master Tan and Xue Ying, his expression calm as he exchanged pleasantries, but secretly pondered how to subtly distance himself from Baochai and the other two girls. They were all clever and charming young women; if he made it too obvious, it would only arouse their suspicion and curiosity, which would only cause him trouble.
Sigh! It's difficult! It turns out that making someone dislike you is quite difficult too!
"Young Master Shi, could you tell us what the sea is like? Is it really as boundless as the books say?" Tan Chun, yearning for a new world, unlike Bao Chai, couldn't contain her intense curiosity and turned her expectant gaze to Shi Yu first.
Poor thing! Shi Yu couldn't help but feel a pang of pity for his half-sister. Although she was from a respectable family, she was trapped in her luxurious and beautiful cage, never having seen the sea, and probably not even knowing what lay beyond the capital!
Thinking of this, the young man's heart softened, and he temporarily abandoned his intention to slander "Shi Yu," describing the boundless and magnificent sea, especially the surging waves and the sunset-lit scenery, which he described vividly and breathtakingly!
How beautiful! Even after Shi Yu finished speaking, the three girls, Bao Chai and Bao Chai, remained engrossed in their imagined world, as if they were standing on the crest of a wave, experiencing a paradise they had never even dreamed of before!
"Is there really such a beautiful place?" Ying'er murmured unconsciously. Having accompanied her mistress to West Lake once, she exclaimed in amazement, "I thought West Lake was the most beautiful place, but I never imagined there was such a beautiful place as the sea!" "It should be said that each has its own merits," Baochai, worthy of being the queen of beauties, commented in a gentle and serene voice, "Although I have never seen the sea, from what Brother Shi said, it must be a kind of heroic beauty, like the masculine spirit of a generous man; while West Lake is a beautiful beauty, like the delicate and gentle appearance of a woman." "Well said, Brother Ke is right!" Shi Yu couldn't help but marvel at Baochai's intelligence once again. From just a few words, the beauty could see it all. She truly deserved her eternal reputation as "Xue Baochai".
"Young Master Shi, are all these novelties from the West?" Tan Chun surveyed the countless "strange" ornaments displayed in the hall, her bright eyes brimming with intense interest. Although the Jia family, a scholarly family, was luxurious, they still harbored some resistance to many Western items due to their traditional mindset.
"Not all of them," Shi Yu chuckled and walked to the counter, pointing to the dazzling array of trinkets as he explained, "Some come from remote areas of this dynasty, like this bracelet, which is woven from vines..." Out of affection for his sister, Shi Yu diligently acted as a guide, speaking until his throat was dry before pausing slightly. In his excitement, he had forgotten his original intention, his handsome face gleaming with extraordinary radiance as he smiled serenely, "If you like them, I'll often send you novelties to admire!" "Young Master Shi is so kind!" Tan Chun, in her excitement, almost forgot her masculine pretense, her voice soft and her jade-like face glowing with excited redness.
Before Shi Yu could respond, Baochai, overwhelmed by the novel world, unusually frank and lively, took the initiative to praise him, saying, "Brother Shi, you are truly knowledgeable and worldly-wise, I envy you! How wonderful it would be to see the famous rivers and seas with my own eyes!" Wait a minute! The two women's exclamations of admiration and envy startled Shi Yu, snapping him back to his senses. Judging from this, he could easily use this opportunity to abduct them! This wouldn't do; wouldn't that just make things worse?! He wasn't the kind of bad boy who would abduct young girls; he couldn't do such a thing! Besides, what would happen to the other beauties if they eloped?! He couldn't sacrifice the whole forest for two trees!
"Brother Tadpole," Shi Yu looked up at the sky outside the hall, a friendly smile playing on his lips, and said, "It's our first meeting, and we feel like we've known each other forever. It's already noon, so let me treat you to a few cups of wine!" "Brother Shi, I came here to learn from you. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future," Baochai said, though she had mustered the courage to meet Shi Yu. But the thought of drinking with a young man who wasn't a close relative made her feel shy and embarrassed. She didn't dare to do anything so bold and "unrestrained," so she feigned regret and declined, saying, "Brother Pan is still waiting at home. As for drinking, let's do it another time!" As she spoke, Baochai gave Tan Chun and Ying'er a look that signaled them to speak up for her, and her feet swayed involuntarily toward the outside of the hall.
Tan Chun, unwilling to share a meal with a strange man on their first meeting, said crisply, "Young Master Shi, we have an appointment with Brother Xue Pan. Let's postpone it!" Ying'er, though not as concerned as the two young ladies from prominent families, was of course ready to step forward, "We appreciate Young Master Shi's kindness, but it's getting late. The three of us will take our leave now!" "Sigh!" Shi Yu chuckled inwardly, but sighed sincerely, "I genuinely wish to enjoy a gathering with you three brothers, but what you say makes perfect sense!" The three women were overjoyed, but Shi Yu's change of tone made their hearts tremble, unsure what to do. "I haven't seen Brother Xue in a long time either. How about I go with you three brothers? That way, it's a win-win situation. What do you think?" "This…" Even Baochai was flustered and speechless. They had kept this trip a secret from their families; how could they dare bring this strange man home?!
Seeing the three women's predicament, the "kind-hearted" Shi Yu offered to solve their problem. His expression changed again, and he said in a deep voice, "I know you're in a difficult situation. Brother Xue's mood is probably not fully recovered yet. How about this..." The seemingly calm man chuckled inwardly. How could he put on an act if he didn't keep the three women here?! Under the questioning gazes of Baochai and Tanchun, he leisurely suggested, "I'll send someone to the gate to give Brother Pan a reply, and the three of you can stay here and drink together. If Brother Pan blames you, I will certainly take full responsibility!" By going around in circles, Shi Yu had brought the topic back to its original point, but after being "threatened" by the rogue, the three women dared not refuse any longer.
"Since Brother Shi is so hospitable, then I shall accept without hesitation," said Baochai, her demeanor and tone naturally and gracefully dressed as a man, far surpassing Tanchun's. "As for the reply, there's no need to trouble yourself; I will explain to Brother Pan myself!" "Good brother!" Shi Yu's face lit up with joy upon hearing this, and he loudly ordered, "Someone, quickly prepare fine wine and food! I want to drink heartily with my three brothers!" He was in high spirits, but Baochai, Tanchun, and Ying'er exchanged glances, secretly sighing in their hearts. Pretending to be a man was indeed too troublesome; just getting rid of the drinking was difficult enough. What were they to do?!
Before the three women could come up with a solution, the efficiency of the Red Mansion brothers was already perfectly demonstrated. In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a table of exquisite dishes had been laid out in the side hall.
"Brother Ke, please!" Shi Yu's friendly smile was genuine, and with a wave of his hand, he led the three women to the backyard of the shop.
The three young masters of Xibei, filled with trepidation and resignation, followed along, pondering how to politely decline Shi Yu's offer of a hearty drink.
"Brother Tan, you two, please sit down!" Shi Yu and Baochai took their seats as host and guest, and seeing Tanchun and Ying'er's slightly restrained and hesitant movements, Shi Yu, as the host, naturally extended a warm welcome.
"My three brothers, let me toast you!" Before even touching his chopsticks, the mischievous fellow had already raised his cup.
The three women, who usually only sipped their drinks lightly, were inwardly tormented. Under the "enthusiastic" expectant gaze of the young master Shi, they could only grit their teeth and, feigning manhood, swallow the strong liquor in one gulp.
Heh, heh… the imaginary Baoyu, inwardly delighted, chuckled wickedly, taking a small revenge on the three women's "transfer of affections."
"Huh! What's going on?" As the three women, their faces flushed, put down their wine cups, Shi Yu's expression suddenly changed drastically. He glared at the dishes on the table, shouting angrily, "Guards! How was this food prepared?!" When had the servants ever seen their master so stern?! In an instant, their faces turned pale with panic as they rushed forward. "Master Shi, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with the food?" "Of course there's something wrong!" Shi Yu's face was tense and extremely serious, as if the sky had fallen, he replied nervously, "There's a big problem!" "Master Shi, has someone poisoned it?!" The Red Mansion guards also arrived at the sound of the commotion, instantly drawing their swords and placing them against the necks of the servants who had served the food.
The flashing cold light terrified Baochai and Tanchun, who had never witnessed such a scene before. Their beautiful faces instantly turned pale, their perfect bodies trembling beneath the loose men's scholar's robes.
"What are you doing?" Shi Yu unexpectedly reprimanded his dutiful subordinates, "Hurry up and put down your swords! You're scaring our three brothers! When did I say the food and wine were poisoned?" The guards exchanged surprised glances. When did their master become so strange?! Although they had doubts, their hands did not stop moving in the slightest. Amidst the clanging sounds, the cold blades and iron swords were all sheathed.
"Brother Shi, if it's not poisonous, then what's wrong with these dishes and wine?" Baochai, naturally graceful and generous, was the first to recover her composure from the shock and fear. Her calm and composed eyes revealed deep confusion. "I see that these dishes and wine are quite fresh, and the color and aroma are not bad. What could be wrong?" Although Tanchun was not as wise and calm as Baochai, she quickly regained her usual charm and added with a hint of reproach, "Young Master Shi, do you think these dishes and wine are too bad? I usually eat just like this!" Shi Yu was unmoved by the sarcasm implied in Tanchun's words. Instead, he repeated more solemnly, "Brothers, you are mistaken. This is a huge problem!" He changed the subject midway through his sentence and turned to the servants, saying, "Quickly take away this, this, and that...!" His finger pointed to various places, all of which were chicken, fish, meat, and eggs. After Shi Yu pointed like this, only a few plates of light dishes that were originally used to change the taste remained on the table.
"Brother Shi, what's wrong with these dishes?" Curious Ying'er stared at the dishes and wine the servants had cleared away, utterly bewildered. Baochai and Tanchun were equally confused.
"Sigh!" Shi Yu finally got to the point, sighing with a look of deep concern for the nation. "My three brothers are unaware of the true nature of this matter! I've only recently come to understand after immersing myself in research on the 'interactions and antagonisms between plant and animal nutrition and human survival.'" "What?! What are you researching?!" The three women were completely baffled. Ying'er, with her lively and straightforward nature, asked without hesitation.
"Plants and animals..." Shi Yu, beneath his calm exterior, was already beaming with joy. He repeated his fabricated names, adopting the air of a profound old scholar, which only fueled their hatred. Finally, he asked smugly, "Did you hear me? Do you understand?"

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