6 Chapter 6

He actually used his body as a footstool for Xie Yutang!

The steward of the Wei family had been turned away for several days in a row. Today, when he came to visit, he did not mention gifts of money and jewelry again, but presented a gold-embossed invitation with both hands.

Xie Yutang took the document and saw that it was written in the slender gold style of regular script. It invited Princess Ning'an to a small gathering in the name of Madam Wei. It said that as the cold of winter approached, the mansion had specially prepared wine and meat. Also invited were ministers and their wives and female relatives.

The people of Da Yan have always been open-minded, unlike the previous dynasty which strictly separated men and women. It was common for officials to bring their families to banquets, and there were even unmarried daughters of officials who would take the opportunity to observe the famous scholars and literati at the banquet and choose their ideal husbands.

After reading the invitation, Xie Yutang had already made up her mind, but deliberately raised an eyebrow: "Is this what you meant by 'I have something urgent to tell you, it's extremely urgent, and I must see you'?"

The steward bowed and said, "Inviting the princess to the banquet is of utmost importance; the princess is of noble birth, and her travel arrangements must be meticulously prepared. Our household needs to make arrangements several days in advance—this is extremely urgent; as for the necessity of seeing the princess—"

The steward paused briefly, then bowed deeply again. "The head of the family ordered that this letter must be delivered to the princess—we had no choice but to resort to this measure. Please forgive us, Princess."

Xie Yutang smiled and said, "She's quite clever."

After giving the reward money, Xie Yutang played with the Luban lock in his hand and sighed helplessly: "You know, in the middle of winter, he insisted on jumping into the lake to retrieve this thing for me, and I had to go through a lot of trouble to warm him up... I've been gone for so long, and he can't see me, so he's going to get angry again."

The butler almost bit off his tongue.

The news of Xie Yutang brazenly leading Su Xiaoshizi back from Happy Valley like a dog had already spread far and wide. Without even hearing his name, the steward knew who it was. Hearing this made his heart pound, his mind replaying a series of sharp, crashing words—

"That took a lot of effort."

"Warm up again"

"loose the temper"

...

No wonder everyone says that Princess Ning'an, Xie Yutang, is not only entangled with the Third Prince Lin Tan, but also dares to keep a man in her household before she is even married, and she doesn't even restrain herself in front of outsiders like him.

Even though the butler had been by Wei Xianxi's side for many years and was used to big occasions, he still felt a little overwhelmed and quickly said a few polite words before bidding farewell to Xie Yutang.

Sun the tailor's skills were truly superb; he made four or five sets of clothes, and after Su Lu tried them on, Xie Yutang accepted them all and even bestowed a large sum of silver upon him.

Xie Yutang's favorite was the plain lotus-colored straight robe, so Su Lu wore it directly to her study to serve her.

On the table lay a half-read copy of "Military Strategy." Xie Yutang flipped through a few pages and handed the invitation he had received from the steward of the Wei family to Su Lu.

The banquet was held at a villa in the suburbs, where people were said to be able to enjoy a picnic and enjoy nature. The Wei family provided accommodation for each guest who came to visit, so that they could stay for a few days.

Su Lu had just been promoted to personal bodyguard and would naturally go along, but...

After recounting the theft from the military armory, Xie Yutang paused briefly and then said, "I have received news that Wei Xianxi has homosexual tendencies."

Su Lu paused for a moment while grinding ink, then lifted her eyelids to look at Xie Yutang and asked gently, "Does Master want me to seduce him?"

Even though she knew he was intelligent and perceptive, with a keen mind, she only mentioned it briefly, and he immediately grasped her intention.

This is indeed the quickest and easiest shortcut.

With Su Lu's looks, she wouldn't even need to do anything; Wei Xianxi would be hooked as soon as he saw her.

Xie Yutang unconsciously fiddled with the pages of the book: "Do you know what I said about you in front of the Wei family steward just now?"

She repeated those words to him verbatim, only to find that she wasn't as at ease as she had thought.

She still remembered the lonely figure kneeling on the Happy Valley when she first met him, the filthy words and lewd eyes, the fact that as a man, he was being used to make fun of his appearance and subjected to base fantasies... She couldn't bear to look at such humiliation.

And what she is doing now is no different from those people.

The jade pendant the young man had given her in the boudoir was digging painfully into her chest. Xie Yutang's mind raced, but she finally gave up and closed her eyes: "Fine, if you don't want to..."

"OK."

Su Lu gently cut it off.

Xie Yutang opened her eyes and looked over in surprise.

Su Lu responded to her gently.

If one could crush a person's gaze and unfold it inch by inch, Xie Yutang thought, then his gaze would surely be completely translucent glass powder, without the slightest impurity called resentment.

"Wei Xianxi, the commander of the patrol battalion—the case of the theft from the armory is definitely related to him. He may even be the mastermind behind it. If we can get the duty roster from that day, it will surely lead to great progress."

He had already begun to analyze the situation meticulously. Seeing Xie Yutang remain silent, he sighed softly and explained, "Actually, I'm very happy that you're willing to tell me these things. It means that you're starting to trust me."

"A scholar will die for one who understands him; for the princess, he would even give up his life, let alone a mere physical body."

He gently took the torn book from her hands and smoothed out the creases on the pages.

"If this face can serve a purpose other than pleasing you, reducing your worries and anxieties, why wouldn't I want it?"

In her previous life, Xie Yutang had revolved around Lin Tan. Although Lin Tan was also quick with sweet words, they were all used to coax her into achieving his desired goals. This was the first time she had heard such direct words that placed her in absolute dominance, and for a moment she felt a lump in her throat, unsure of how to respond.

Xie Yutang turned his head and took a few deep breaths. Once he had calmed down, he joked:

"I thought you were going to say something about the loss of military equipment, a matter of great importance, and that you were willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of your country and the world."

This is none other than the young Prince Muqing, who in his previous life single-handedly held off 100,000 barbarian cavalry on the battlefield.

How could they not have their country and family in their hearts, and take the world as their responsibility?

But Su Lu just smiled indifferently: "The country and the world are matters that the master cares about. I only care about you."

The news of the armory theft somehow leaked out, and almost the next day, a report was submitted. Wei Xianxi didn't even have time to put some old weapons in to cover it up as originally planned, but he cleaned up the mess thoroughly and figured he wouldn't be implicated, especially with that esteemed official vouching for him...

However, Wei Xianxi was idle at home these days, and he felt uneasy doing nothing. So he thought of Princess Ning'an, Xie Yutang. She had always been the emperor's favorite. If he could persuade her to say a few good words to the emperor, it wouldn't hurt.

Wei Xianxi discussed the matter with his wife, and they both felt it was feasible. In order not to make the invitation too abrupt, they also specially invited some colleagues with whom they had a good personal relationship.

"My lord, Princess Ning'an has arrived."

Wei Xianxi checked his appearance again in front of the mirror, paused, and seemed to think of something: "Is that Young Master Su here too?"

The news that Xie Yutang had taken in Su Lu and neglected the Third Prince Lin Tan had been circulating in the capital for a while. Lin Tan was indeed handsome and charming. Just how beautiful was this Su boy that he could make Xie Yutang abandon his princely status?

Until a few days ago, the steward returned from the princess's residence and said that Su Lu jumped into the lake in the dead of winter to retrieve a dead dog's toy, and was then... warmed up by that witch in some unknown way.

Wei Xianxi then suddenly realized what was going on.

Ha, so he's just someone who climbs the ranks by flattering others.

He continued to inquire and learned that this young master Su was wearing a dog leash around his neck and serving Xie Yutang like a servant, kneeling to serve him food, bring him water to warm his feet, make his bed and fan him, doing the lowly tasks that even male concubines would not bother to do.

Wei Xianxi was astonished upon hearing this, but after the initial surprise, his mind began to wander. If he could also get this young master Su to serve him, wouldn't that provide him with more psychological satisfaction than those male prostitutes in the secret pavilion?

When he arrived at the gate, Princess Ning'an's sedan chair had just landed.

The first thing Wei Xianxi saw was a man's hand lifting the curtain.

The finger bones are distinct, the skin is as white as glaze, and there are slightly protruding tendons on the inside of the wrist when moving.

A beautiful hand.

The person who had just been so brazenly lusting after him was now standing right in front of him. Wei Xianxi couldn't help but take a step forward, but he suddenly came to his senses when he saw the thin golden chain around the boy's neck.

He watched incredulously as Su Lu got out of the carriage, knelt down in front of the sedan chair, and let Xie Yutang step on his shoulders to get off.

The dignified heir of the Muqing Prince's Mansion actually used his body as a footstool for Xie Yutang!

Wei Xianxi felt a mix of emotions, unable to tell whether it was contempt or jealousy. He put on a warm smile and humbly bowed to Xie Yutang, saying, "Princess Ning'an's presence is an honor to my humble abode."

Xie Yutang took in his flustered facial expressions, returned the greeting with a few polite words, and after taking her seat, she used the gesture of serving wine to cover her mouth with her sleeve and ask softly, "Does your shoulder hurt?"

Su Lu knelt down behind her and moved his shoulders in a serious manner: "A little, perhaps Master can give me a massage?"

He still had the mind to joke around. Xie Yutang glared at him and said, "I haven't eaten anything today."

“That is my fault, for making you afraid to eat heartily. I should be punished.”

Su Lu remained calm amidst the various gazes directed at him, focusing solely on pouring her wine. "How about Master finds some excuse to give me a good beating later? After all, I am still your—poor concubine who has suffered so much bullying and abuse. How can Lord Wei believe me without some serious punishment?"

The banquet was bustling with activity, and even those at neighboring tables couldn't hear what they were saying. All they could see was Su Lu kneeling obediently beside Xie Yutang, talking and laughing with her, and serving her attentively.

There were also several noble ladies at the banquet, all of whom had dressed up carefully, hoping to catch Su Lu's eye and ask Princess Ning'an for a man to marry. Seeing this scene, they felt extremely uncomfortable.

The banquet was filled with singing and dancing, creating a lively atmosphere. Wei Xianxi and his wife sat at the head of the table, putting on a harmonious and loving appearance, and occasionally raising their glasses to chat with everyone, showing no signs of being affected by the theft of military equipment.

To avoid suspicion, Wei Xianxi had voluntarily submitted a petition to suspend his duties. These past few days, he has been staying at home and often visits the secret pavilion to patronize prostitutes. The young men in the pavilion are all top-quality beauties that he has searched and trained from all over the place. However, after seeing Su Lu today, he suddenly found those people boring again.

Bright and clear like the moon in the sky, pure and white like snow on bamboo.

He had previously thought the rumors were exaggerated, but now that he had met the real person, he knew they were true.

Xie Yutang's sleeve brushed against the wine cup, accidentally spilling a few drops of wine. Su Lu then took a handkerchief and carefully wiped it away, while holding Xie Yutang's sleeve with one hand to prevent her from getting any wine on her.

Wei Xianxi felt increasingly uncomfortable. Those hands should be used to hold swords, pens, play the zither, and compose poems. How could they be used for such menial tasks?

If Su Lu had even a shred of pride left in his bones, he would never have tolerated being humiliated by a mere woman for so long.

Perhaps sensing his gaze, Su Lu glanced in his direction. It was a very faint glance, but it stirred Wei Xianxi's heart and made his heart race. Could it be that he really was as he thought, unwilling to serve a mere woman and wanting to climb the social ladder?

It must be.

"I'd rather be a rich dog than a poor man," this is what Su Xiaoshizi himself said. He was able to climb up to Xie Yutang because of wealth and status, and naturally he could also switch allegiance to someone else because of wealth and status.

Wei Xianxi thought about it more and more and it made more sense.

After all, he was from the Prince Muqing's mansion and grew up in the yellow sands of the border. How could he not have some ambition for meritorious service and official career? As the commander of the patrol battalion, he was not without connections in the army. He could use this as bait to lure this little vixen into his arms.

Xie Yutang used a silver fork to take a small piece of honey pear from the ice plate, lowered his eyes to hide the slight coldness in them, but smiled and said, "Young Master Su, you have such amazing skills. Just one glance is enough to make people lose their minds and have all sorts of fantasies."

Su Lu was holding a small silver knife and slicing a papaya when he heard this and sighed with amusement.

—Why do these methods fail to work for you?

He placed the freshly sliced ​​papaya into an ice platter: "Did you notice the servant's right sleeve?"

The servant was pouring wine for a noble lady seated below when Xie Yutang heard this and looked over, his gaze sharpening: "A dagger?"

There was a long, hard object on the cuff of the man's sleeve, but because it was hidden by the wide sleeve, only a fleeting clue could be seen when he moved.

"Master has a good eye."

Xie Yutang pondered for a moment: "What do you think this person's purpose is?"

Su Lu succinctly replied: "Commander Wei."

This aligns with Xie Yutang's assessment.

She found the banquet starting to get interesting, her fingertips tracing the silver fork as she whispered a few instructions to Su Lu.

Sure enough, the servant poured wine to the head of the table, then suddenly poured out all the wine from the pot. His right hand, hanging by his side, flashed with a cold light, and he slid out a short knife, stabbing it towards Wei Xianxi.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events and stood there dumbfounded, unsure of how to react.

Wei Xianxi himself was also stunned and bewildered, unable to dodge.

He had risen to the position of patrol battalion commander through currying favor and scheming, and his martial arts skills were originally quite average. In addition, he had let his subordinates do all the hard work and arduous tasks over the years. The only time he needed to exert any strength was in the secret chamber bed. Therefore, in this critical moment, he had no other choice but to watch helplessly as the knife tip approached his throat.

The expected pain did not occur.

Wei Xianxi opened his eyes a crack and saw Su Lu standing quietly in front of him, barely blocking the tip of the knife with a plum branch.

The gentry of Da Yan loved elegance and would often break off fresh willow branches and flowers and put them in vases on their desks for enjoyment. Now, in the dead of winter, plum branches are inserted in the ceramic vase on the desk.

Before everyone took their seats, they removed their swords and weapons. Su Lu had no sword to use, so he simply picked up a plum branch to use.

The plum branches, with their graceful cycle of growth and decay, and the buds clinging to them, were held in his hand with a touch of nonchalant elegance even in this moment of crisis.

When his sword was easily blocked by his opponent with a plum blossom branch, Yu Heyan knew he had lost and had no chance of winning.

He was determined to kill that scoundrel Wei Xianxi, so he attacked recklessly, leaving himself wide open. However, his opponent did not seem to want to kill him, and only defended and blocked without attacking.

The guards had already surrounded the main hall. Yu Heyan knew he had no way out. He gritted his teeth, raised his knife, and stabbed himself in the chest.

Su Lu indeed raised a branch to block him. Yu Heyan had been waiting for this moment. He took out a hidden weapon from his pocket with his left hand and threw it at Wei Xianxi.

Although the scoundrel was surrounded by guards, his hidden weapons were angled so cunningly that even a slight glancing blow could take his life.

No matter how skilled Prince Su was, he was determined not to be able to come to the rescue in time.

Su Lu made a decisive move and threw the plum branch in his hand. Wei Xianxi felt a pain in his knee and fell to his knees with a thud, landing face-first in the mud. The three darts just grazed his head and embedded themselves in the plum bonsai tree in the corner of the wall, and the plum tree visibly withered.

It was coated with a deadly poison!

The guards rushed forward, tied up Yu Heyan, and dragged him away.

Still shaken, Commander Wei was helped to his feet by the crowd. Due to the fall, his hair ornament had fallen off, his clothes were dirty, his knees were burning with pain, and he had a cut on his arm with half of his sleeve torn off.

It turned out that he had fallen and bumped into the low table, and was scratched by the sharp candlestick.

Madam Wei had already fainted from shock. The steward directed the servants to carry the two of them back to the inner hall and summoned the manor's physician.

Wei Xianxi's hand wound had just been treated and the gauze was halfway wrapped when a servant rushed in to report that Princess Ning'an had been furious and ordered Prince Su to kneel at the foot of the main hall steps, saying that he would be severely punished.

[Author's Note]

Author's guarantee

The sex and seduction here are just part of the plot. The male lead's body and soul belong to the female lead from beginning to end, and he will not be touched by anyone else. You won't see what you don't want to see!