Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Just don't chase her away.

As soon as the Duke finished speaking, everyone's gaze shifted quietly to Jasmine.

I saw the concubine sitting obediently in the corner, with her brows lowered and her head lowered, her expression calm, as if she was not the one being talked about.

The Duke looked at Madam Luo and said, "Madam Luo, please do not worry about the affairs of the Duke's Mansion. Not to mention that your daughter has not yet married, even if she does marry in the future, it will have nothing to do with Madam Luo."

The words that brooked no argument were chilling. Madam Luo nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, the Duke is right. It was I who overstepped my bounds."

The old lady's eyes lit up as she asked the Duke, "Does this mean that the Duke has agreed to this marriage?"

Duke Yan nodded and said, "Since it is mother's decision, I should obey. I am sorry for the trouble."

The old lady nodded happily.

The second happiest people present were naturally Mrs. Luo and her daughter. They had thought the marriage was going to fall through.

Since the Duke has personally agreed, the marriage is a done deal.

Mrs. Luo and her daughter were still in a dream as they boarded the carriage and left the Duke's Mansion. Each had the other pinch themselves, and after confirming the pain, they embraced each other in excitement.

Luo Ming'er hugged her mother's arm and said, "When I marry the Duke, I will be his wife. Dad will never look down on us again. Let's see how that lowly concubine can still show off her power!"

Mrs. Luo's eyes were red. "Mother, finally, has finally found happiness after all the hardship. Fortunately, we didn't listen to your father, otherwise, how could such a great thing have fallen on my daughter's head? It's worth all our planning. Even if your father kicks me out of the house after I return, I won't regret it."

Luo Ming'er: "Mother, you're worrying too much. Father said that, that it's not necessary to marry above your station, that it's more important to marry someone of equal social status. But now that Father knows that Duke Yan is his son-in-law, he'll probably be overjoyed. Besides, he can't refuse."

"That's right." Madam Luo smiled brightly, then she put her smile aside and continued, "Before Duke Yan comes to propose marriage, no, before you officially enter the Duke's Mansion, we must be extremely careful and not make any wrong moves. Even if it's to that concubine, we must coax her into it."

Luo Ming'er disagreed: "Mother, the Duke has already said that Jasmine is just a concubine of his. I think the Duke seems to treat that woman the same."

Luo Ming'er sneered, "But it's true. Although that woman isn't ugly, there are prettier women everywhere in Kyoto. I don't understand why the Duke chose to marry her."

Madam Luo patted her daughter's arm. "Didn't the concubine say that the Duke accepted her because he was careless and she was alone in the same room with him? What does this mean? It means that the Duke respects the rules and is a responsible man. When you marry into his family, as long as you behave like a good wife, the Duke will certainly not treat you unfairly."

Luo Ming'er said confidently, "Don't worry, mother. I will not only be a good wife to the Duke, but I will also make the Duke happy. It would be best if he only had me in his heart and eyes."

Mrs. Luo looked at her silly daughter, hesitant to speak, but she couldn't bear to discourage her. She thought her daughter was about to marry into the family, and she would definitely have the final say in matters concerning the harem. The Duke's wife wanted to set rules for the concubine, and given the Duke's rule-abiding nature, he certainly wouldn't criticize his legitimate wife.

After all, anyone in this world could follow in His Majesty's footsteps, but it is absolutely impossible for the Duke.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Luo was completely relieved. She and her daughter also imagined how to control the concubines in the backyard of the Duke's Mansion after Luo Ming'er became the Duke's wife.

As for Jasmine, they didn't bother to pay any attention to her.

They, mother and daughter, will never repeat the chaotic situation in the Luo Mansion's backyard!

...

In the guest hall of the Duke's Mansion, the Duke was sent back by the old lady to wash and freshen up, and Jasmine followed suit. Now only the old lady and the three young ladies were left chatting.

"Mother, you are so clever! It actually worked!"

The eldest young lady's wife finished speaking, and the third young lady's wife followed closely behind: "Yes, mother, I didn't expect the Duke to be so satisfied with this marriage. I thought he would refuse."

The Fourth Young Master's wife's voice came out softly, "My daughter-in-law also thought that the Duke deliberately brought back a concubine, hoping to use her to reject this marriage. It turns out that my daughter-in-law was wrong."

The old lady glanced at her three daughters-in-law and smiled without saying a word.

The eldest young lady's wife added, "It seems that the Duke still recognizes her as his mother in his heart."

The old lady smiled faintly.

Seeing the eldest young lady flattering her, the Third Young Lady pursed her lips in a chuckle and said to the Old Lady, "To be honest, it was the young lady from the Luo family that Mother chose that was the best. Otherwise, the Duke wouldn't have taken a liking to her and agreed to this marriage."

The Fourth Young Master's wife wanted to say that she had seen the Duke take a fancy to the Luo family girl, and that the Duke just didn't refuse. However, the Fourth Young Master's wife didn't want to be offended, so she kept the words to herself.

The word "good" from the Third Young Master's wife was understood by the women present.

Several people thought about the embarrassing appearance of the mother and daughter today, especially the unpresentable look of Mrs. Luo, and they knew that there would be some good shows to watch in the Duke's Mansion in the future.

Although they also lived in the Duke's Mansion, what did this have to do with their families? But the Duke personally promised to marry Luo Ming'er.

The old lady smiled and said, "Our Duke has married a wife. From now on, you must get along well with the Duke's wife."

The three young ladies nodded in response.

The old lady was naturally very happy that Yan Ke actually gave her so much face and let her marry whoever she wanted.

When he knelt in front of the mansion gate and was the first to kowtow to her and agreed to the marriage and said that it was all up to his mother, the old lady had to admit that she was quite touched.

It’s a pity that this second master was not born from her belly and did not grow up by her side.

As the saying goes, people's hearts are hidden, so she had to be vigilant.

The old lady's eyes fell on the fourth young lady's wife, and the resentment was about to burst out of her body.

The fourth young master's wife noticed her stepmother's gaze and felt very aggrieved.

Her own son is not as good as others, so why don't you go find her son? Why does she always take her anger out on her?

She should have listened to her mother and not entered the Duke's Mansion, a den of tigers and wolves!

The old lady withdrew her gaze indifferently. Her son was useless, so she, as his mother, was the only one left to fight in the battle.

Fortunately, everything was under her control. As long as the daughter of the Luo family could successfully enter the gate of the Duke's Mansion, the Duke's life would be in her hands from then on.

...

"When Duke Yan comes back, who knows what will happen to her as the stepmother?"

"She never raised anyone for a single day, so why should Duke Yan serve her? It's a good thing she wasn't blamed for usurping her biological mother's position."

...

The old lady has heard too much gossip like this all the time.

That's why she couldn't feel at ease even when the Duke called her "mother" affectionately. But things would be different from now on.

Let’s see who dares to laugh at her for being just the Duke’s stepmother!

The Third Young Master's wife asked, "Mother, should we serve the Duke's concubine?"

The old lady didn't hesitate and said, "Whatever."

But a concubine who is not favored is not good-looking enough to attract a man. What's the point of using a little girl?

...

Ever since Yan Ke succeeded the Duke's Mansion, the old lady voluntarily moved to the side courtyard and gave up the main courtyard.

After Yan Ke left, the main courtyard has been empty. Now that he is back, the main courtyard is of course still the same as before.

Jasmine followed the Duke into the main courtyard's bedroom. A short while later, a row of servants and maids came in. The servants, holding various toiletries, were very well-trained.

The bathtub was filled with water, and the Duke subconsciously wanted to untie his belt. He glanced at the maids and went around to the other side of the clothes rack.

When the two maids saw that the Duke wanted to change his clothes, they volunteered to go over.

Jasmine felt very uncomfortable. After all, she was a concubine. If she just stood there and watched, would the Duke dislike her?

Jasmine was so scared that she rushed forward without thinking much.

Just as the Duke was about to yell at the maid to step back, he heard his aunt's voice say slowly, "Sisters, please don't be so busy. Let this servant serve the Duke."

The two maids looked at each other, lowered their heads and retreated.

The Duke glanced at Jasmine, spread his arms, and said nothing more.

Jasmine took off his armor and outer shirt. Seeing that he had no intention of doing it herself, she took off his last piece of underwear.

He still didn't move.

Jasmine knew that this day would come sooner or later. She took a deep breath and reached out to hook the waistband of the pants.

The Duke was also very nervous. He had always untied his belt since he was a child. The old Duke was afraid that he would be seduced by beauty, so he never kept anyone by his side since he was a child. Later, when he went to guard the border, he was left even less.

Now that he has a concubine, she will take it upon herself to serve him. Even if she is not used to it, she will have to get used to it. You can't let her heart down.

The Duke always felt like someone was tickling him. He looked down and found that the concubine's hand on his waistband was shaking, and it was shaking more than just a little.

She was afraid.

The Duke looked at Jasmine deeply and said softly, "I'll do it myself."

Jasmine hadn't expected herself to be so disappointing. Terrified, she knelt down swiftly, "I'm sorry, General. Please give me another chance. I'm sure I can do it."

The Duke was in a complicated mood: "It's just a small matter, get up quickly."

Jasmine remained kneeling.

The Duke had no choice but to say, "Then rub my back."

"Yes." Jasmine was delighted and quickly got up. She just happened to see the Duke move to the other side of the bathtub and move the clothes hanger a little towards him, successfully hiding the Duke's tall and vigorous figure.

Jasmine didn't understand what he meant. Just as she was about to step forward, she saw the Duke wrapped a towel around his waist and quickly got into the bathtub.

Jasmine was stunned. Did he not want her to see it?

Or are you embarrassed that she saw it?

No. He was afraid of scaring her.

Jasmine suppressed her laughter before rolling up her sleeves and stepping forward.

The Duke's skin was very thick, and she could feel the roughness even through a bath sponge.

The Duke was dissatisfied with her lack of strength and ordered, "Try harder."

There were scars all over his body. Jasmine was afraid of rubbing his wounds, so she used a little force and asked him timidly, "Does it hurt?"

The Duke chuckled, "It doesn't hurt." He explained to her, "These are all old wounds. You just need to use a little force to smooth out the scars."

When Jasmine heard this, she rolled up her sleeves again, this time using 70% of her strength.

Then I asked him, “Does it hurt this time?”

"This time, it doesn't hurt."

This time she used all her strength.

The Duke felt a little pain from her rubbing, but he said nothing. He just thought in his heart that although his concubine didn't eat much, she was quite strong.

After half an hour, her whole body was rubbed red, but since she was not white to begin with, she looked at the dark red Duke and was about to get up.

Thinking of something, he loosened his grip on the tub again: "Jasmine."

"I'm here." Jasmine waited for the Duke's instructions.

The Duke then said, "Saving you was just a small favor. You don't have to work like a slave. Never say this again."

Jasmine was stunned for a long moment. When the Duke turned to look at her, she finally said, "Okay."

When the Duke turned around, he saw his concubine with her brows lowered and her eyes downcast. He said, "I don't need you to wait on me here anymore. Go and wash up."

"yes."

Jasmine walked out of the dormitory, soaked in water, feeling relieved.

Her mind couldn't help but scroll through the Duke's words "You don't have to work like a slave". Her parents obviously wanted her to serve them like a slave, so how could a man say that to her?

Jasmine was incredulous and felt that she was too frightened.

She covered her pounding heart and it took a long time for her to feel better.

Then she thought, she had worked so hard just now, the Duke should be very satisfied, right?

As long as he is satisfied.

Just don't chase her away.

She must not leave the Duke's Mansion.

Jasmine knew that he might have a wife. After all, his age was there. Other people were fathers of two children at the age of 26.

But Jasmine really didn't expect that he was going to get married! And this time he came back to Beijing just to get married!

When she heard the old lady introduce the Duke's fiancée, she pretended to smile on the surface, but she was almost scared to death in her heart.

She was afraid that the old lady would send her away while the Duke was away.

When the Duke came back, she was afraid that he would listen to the old lady and drive her away.

Fortunately it was a false alarm.

But Jasmine knew she couldn't let her guard down just yet. If Lady Nara was dissatisfied with her, or if she didn't serve the Duke well, she might still be kicked out.

Jasmine was just thinking about all sorts of things when the little maid Xiuhong came forward respectfully and said, "Auntie, come with me."

Jasmine followed the maid and while lying drowsy in the bathtub, she was still thinking of a foolproof plan to avoid being kicked out.

This man values ​​friendship and loyalty, and after seeing her body, he was willing to take her as a concubine. If he had actually had physical contact with her, he would definitely not bear to see her wandering around outside, right?

Jasmine decided to have some serious sex after taking a shower.