This time, however, Shen Mianmian didn't intend to hide anything and directly gave her suggestion: "I think we should go out of the capital, find a brothel with good business, and sell her."

Everyone was shocked—sold back to the brothel?

Bai Qingzhou, Han Rong, and Guan Shui, who usually interacted with Shen Mianmian, were the most surprised.

Because outsiders don't understand, they know that Aunt Shen is a kind person.

Ding asked, "Why?"

Chen Mianmian replied, "Madam, it's very simple. She pretended to be ignorant and deliberately harmed the young master. Now that this farce is over, the Lin family's young master was not sentenced, the Huo family's young master was not sentenced, only our young master was dragged out and forced to drink, and his reputation was tarnished. If even the heartless courtesan gets a good end, our young master will be too miserable, it's too unfair to the young master."

As she spoke, Chen Mianmian shook her head.

Is it unfair to Fengchu? It is indeed unfair, but Fengchu was born to be cannon fodder, so it would be strange if he were treated fairly.

Shen Mianmian wanted to sell the courtesan far away to prevent her from becoming a tool for Jiang Yinjin to harm others.

She bet her kneecap that as long as the courtesan was in the capital, or was a free man, Jiang Yinjin would bring her back within two days and turn the Anning Marquis's mansion upside down.

After hearing Aunt Shen's words, everyone fell silent—yes, in this farce, the young master was the only victim, yet he received no compensation.

Bai Qingzhou felt a warmth in his heart, and some feelings that he had never dared to dream of before were about to break through the walls of his heart and surge forth.

He used a lot of strength to control himself and not immediately hug the woman. He wanted to hug her and kiss her right now, to give her all his passion, and he was willing to offer up every drop of his blood and every piece of his flesh.

Jiang Yinjin didn't expect Shen Mianmian to directly suggest selling the courtesan. She had originally intended to use the courtesan as a tool. "Mother, your daughter-in-law thinks it's too pitiful to sell that girl back after she finally escaped her suffering."

Shen Mianmian said directly, "Young Madam, when Madam asked you how to deal with the courtesan just now, why didn't you say anything? You even said that I had experience and that I should decide. Now that I have made a decision, why are you interfering?"

To paraphrase what you just said, we women of the night understand each other best. How can you know the joy of a fish if you are not a fish yourself? The most beautiful courtesans in brothels are pampered by wealthy patrons every day and treated like brides every night. It's much better than sharing a husband with others elsewhere, where you might only get one night a month, isn't it?

The crowd erupted in uproar.

Jiang Yinjin's expression changed drastically, becoming extremely embarrassed.

Ding was furious. "How dare you! You audacious Shen, do you know what you're saying?"

Shen Mianmian knew, of course, that this was harsh and provocative, but if she didn't act now and left the courtesan in the shadows, the consequences would be endless, so she couldn't worry about it.

Anyway, her character is supposed to be a wicked woman and a brainless cannon fodder, so today she'll just play along and act like that for once.

Shen Mianmian knelt down with a thud and burst into tears, “Madam, please understand! I’m only worried about the young master! What did the young master do to deserve this? The discord between the Marquis of Anning’s mansion and the Marquis of Xuanping’s mansion isn’t because of the young master. Why should the young master be the one to suffer in the end?”

The young master's reputation was already bad, and now it's even worse. How can he go out in public from now on? I hate those who harm the young master just as much as I love him. Whether it's the courtesan or the Marquis of Xuanping's mansion, or those young masters like Huo and Lin, I hate them all!

I only hate that I'm such a spineless, skinny horse. If I were a real man, I would drag those two vile bastards out right now and beat them so badly that even their own mothers wouldn't recognize them! If I can't beat those two young masters, can't I at least wreak havoc on this filthy whore?

Today she dares to harm the Crown Prince, tomorrow she'll dare to harm the Marquis of Anning's mansion! You don't understand women of the night; when they become ruthless, they're capable of anything. Aren't you afraid that in a few days that whore will find some random man, get pregnant, run to the capital's government office to cry foul, and force the Crown Prince to take responsibility?

To be kind to the enemy is to be cruel to oneself! This applies to warfare! And to life itself!

Instantly, the hall fell into a deathly silence.

The woman's words were truly thought-provoking!

Upon hearing this, Madam Ding couldn't help but feel guilty and remorseful—yes, she kept saying she cared about her son, but what had she done when he was actually in trouble? She was even worse than Madam Shen, who wanted to avenge the young master!

And Shen's words are very true—to be kind to the enemy is to be cruel to oneself.

Marquis Anning is a military general, and she is also the wife of a military general. How could she forget such a simple truth?

Jiang Yinjin was also shocked. She never expected that the straightforward and simple-minded woman could say such passionate words. Now she began to regret that she should not have given the power to decide the courtesan to Shen Mianmian with a playful attitude.

After a moment's thought, Jiang Yinjin said, "Mother, I agree with what Sister Shen said, but... I have a concern."

"What concerns?" Ding asked.

Jiang Yinjin sighed softly, her delicate brows furrowing. "I know my mother's wish, and I want to fast and bathe, and concentrate on copying scriptures. Sincerity will bring results, but selling that woman back to the brothel may be satisfying, but won't it damage my karma?"

Chen Mianmian said, "Madam, this bad karma will be borne by me alone. It has nothing to do with the Marquis, Madam, Young Madam, or the Heir Apparent! Nor with anyone else present. I will go to hell from now on. If there is lightning, strike me first! I will bear the consequences of my actions!"

Looking at the woman, Bai Qingzhou felt the burning emotions he had just suppressed burst forth uncontrollably.

Madam Ding was also deeply moved and comforted her, "Don't talk nonsense. What do you mean by going to hell or being struck by lightning? It was clearly that courtesan who harmed me. Heaven has eyes and will not wrong any good person."

Then he said to Granny Li, "A-Yuan, contact the boy immediately and sell that filthy goods. Send them out of the capital today, and you should get the money tomorrow. Once you have the money, send it directly to the young master as compensation."

"Yes, madam."

Granny Li also harbored deep resentment towards those people. Upon receiving the order, she didn't delay and immediately carried it out.

Subsequently,

After talking with the group for a while, Ding set a time for the clan elders to open the ancestral hall, and then dismissed everyone.

...

Meigetsuin.

As soon as Chen Mianmian returned, she was embraced by the boy.

Hanrong and Guanshui were about to come in when they saw their two masters embracing. They quickly blushed and retreated, carefully closing the door behind them.

Shen Mianmian felt a little guilty—she had just made a bold confession in the main courtyard, but in reality, she had her own plans and couldn't accept the prince's passionate feelings.

"Um, I'll help you..."

Before she could even utter the word "explanation," the boy had already taken her lips into his mouth.

Shen Mianmian was a little flustered—the two of them had already shared a room right after she transmigrated, but at the time she was so shocked by transmigrating into the book that she didn't pay any attention to what was happening between them.

But now... it happened while she was awake and fully focused.

The boy's kisses were passionate, delicate, and lingering, making her breath catch in her throat.

I thought that once he had kissed me enough, we could calm down and talk, but I didn't expect to be pushed onto the bed again.

Chen Mianmian was both ashamed and flustered, and struggled desperately, but she didn't know whether the guy on her had been eating too much or had started exercising recently, because he had become much stronger.

Her hands, which she tried to push away, were caught and pinned above her head. His kiss followed her lips to behind her ear, and the cool fragrance emanating from him seemed to ignite a flame within her.

...

The two of them started messing around as soon as they got back. When they got tired of it, they hugged each other and fell asleep, sleeping until evening.

Bai Qingzhou slowly woke up, and as soon as he regained consciousness, he hurriedly looked at the woman beside him.

He saw the woman lying flat on the bed, her bright, watery eyes fixed on the top of the curtains. Her small, straight nose, rosy lips, and fair skin were captivating; even a single strand of her hair drew him in.

He pulled the woman into his arms, lowered his head and kissed her alluring lips, his hands roaming uncontrollably for a while, only to find that she was still lost in her own thoughts and did not respond to him.

Bai Qingzhou realized the seriousness of the problem and immediately became still. He asked cautiously, "Mianmian, what are you thinking? Did I do something wrong? Was what I did during the day... too reckless? I... I won't do it again..."

"No, not at all," Chen Mianmian replied casually. "I do have some things on my mind."

"What's on your mind? Tell me quickly." He would always do whatever she asked.

“Speaking of that matter might displease Madam, and you might not be happy either.”

Bai Qingzhou pursed her lips. "Tell me first."

Chen Mianmian looked at him pitifully, "I don't want to have children for now... I swear, it's not that I don't want to help you have children. If the time is right, I'm willing, but not now."

Bai Qingzhou breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought it was something serious. "I see. I agree. But, if it's convenient, could you tell me your reasons?"

He was curious.

Shen Mianmian started lying, "Don't we skinny girls have to learn a lot of physiological knowledge? I'm eighteen years old this year, and many of my organs are not yet mature. As for having children, I can, but it might be too dangerous. The best age for childbearing is probably between twenty and twenty-seven, so... I don't really want to have children now."

She was actually lying.

She simply didn't want to have children!

Are you kidding me? She's already had a terrible time transmigrating into a book, does she really have to experience the near-death experience of childbirth in ancient times?

Given the medical level in ancient times, deaths from difficult childbirth and postpartum hemorrhage were common occurrences, and she certainly didn't want to die here for such strange reasons.

If you calculate the time, there's still a little over a year before the Prince of Jin rebels. In other words, if she can stall for another year, she'll be able to see hope soon.

Bai Qingzhou pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice, "If you don't want to get pregnant, you need to take a contraceptive soup."

Shen Mianmian became excited, "Yes, there are such good things, but... are you willing to help me?"

Bai Qingzhou chuckled, "Of course, don't you know how I feel about you? I wish I could cut open my chest and show you my heart."

Shen Mianmian suddenly felt a little guilty. "This... no need, I know." She guessed that Feng Chu had probably misunderstood and thought that she was madly in love with him.

Actually... she just wanted to stall for time and wait for the story to end. Who wants to stay in a novel, especially as a concubine?

In modern times, with monogamy, she wouldn't even bother finding a boyfriend, so why would she go to ancient times to become someone's concubine? What's she thinking?

Bai Qingzhou thought carefully for a moment, then said, "Let's go out of the manor."

"Leaving the residence? What for?"

"Buy contraceptive soup."