Chapter 6 Taking a Concubine "My wife loves me so much that she forbids me from taking a concubine..."
Extra six
Knowing that Liu Qingqing did not want him to be touched by others, Xie Lang was in a good mood.
That's called keeping a close eye on him, or being henpecked?
No, that was his wife's deep love for him.
Even his colleagues noticed; not only his colleagues, but even during court sessions, the regent would occasionally glance at him.
The subordinates in the Ministry of War needed to ask for instructions, so they quickly seized the opportunity to submit the request.
Some busybodies asked Xie Wu about it, but Xie Wu remained silent.
How could he possibly say that the lady has recently been making the master very happy?
Adults always have some sense of shame.
Xie Wu was unaware that Xie Lang did not care about such empty face.
When a colleague who was close to him asked out of curiosity, he saw the cold and stern Lord Xie's eyes soften, "My wife loves me very much and forbids me from taking a concubine."
Seeing his colleagues' astonishment, Lord Xie added, "Of course, I never intended to take a concubine."
He paused slightly, then said, "But my reluctance and my wife's disapproval are two different things. My wife's disapproval is entirely because I am important to her."
His colleague was completely bewildered, stunned by what he had heard. When had he ever heard such nonsense before?!
He had three concubines in his household!
Seeing his colleague's stunned expression, Xie Lang took pity on him and asked, "If your wife were to also seek out young and strong men like you, would you be willing?"
His colleague's face darkened instantly, his eyes darting around. "Men and women are ultimately different."
His colleague stammered.
Xie Lang laughed upon hearing this, "How are they different? Aren't we all human? We all have a heart, and we're all just ordinary people who can get hurt."
His colleagues were stunned upon hearing this.
Seeing his colleague like this, Xie Lang was pleased and said a few more words, "My wife and I are different. We only have each other, we have long been bound together, I am her, and she is me. If I am out socializing and do not come home, my wife will really worry and will always ask about me and urge me to come home early. If she sees me feeling unwell, she will cook me a hangover soup and massage my forehead."
“Wherever I go, my wife always thinks of me. She thinks of me not only when I leave the capital, but also when I am in the capital.”
"Of course, I have plenty of hangover soup and other things, but this is my wife's way of showing her care for me while I'm busy working outside. It's all because my wife has me in her heart that I'm so happy."
Although he pestered her relentlessly.
Of course, Xie Lang would never say such a thing to others.
In front of outsiders, he appears to be loved and cared for by his wife.
This was the first time Xie Lang had spoken so much outside of official business.
Even including official business!
These words, like a mudslide or a landslide, poured over the young colleague, leaving him dizzy and disoriented.
That colleague and his first wife were childhood sweethearts who had grown up together since they were young.
His official career progressed smoothly, and after being given a beautiful woman, his marriage became estranged, but he never thought about it. That's how it always is for officials, for those who climb the career ladder.
But at this moment, he couldn't help but think of his wife's tearful eyes at first, and later, from some point onward, the tightly closed courtyard gate and her indifferent expression when he returned home at night. Even after they had two sons, she would send him to rest at the concubines' place.
I swallowed hard, feeling a strange tightness in my chest.
His colleague, still unwilling to give up, asked, "Has Lord Xie never considered taking a concubine?"
Xie Lang looked at him as if he were a fool upon hearing this, "Why take a concubine? We're doing just fine, why are you falling out over something so insignificant?"
For something insignificant to distract him, his colleague felt a pang of unease, suddenly recalling the cold, annoyed look his wife had given him.
Seeing this, Xie Lang patted his colleague on the shoulder with sympathy, "Think it over carefully, what is real and what is fake in this life? If you fall into trouble, which family will share your suffering? Don't be unable to distinguish the exceptions."
His colleagues stood frozen in place.
Xie Lang returned to his residence in a good mood.
The two had dinner and told each other what they had done that day. As it was almost time for bed, Xie Lang randomly picked a book for her to read aloud.
This is a new habit Xie Lang has suddenly developed recently, which he euphemistically calls studying with her.
What kind of learning is that?!
He would read aloud the licentious words from the book in her ear with a voice as clear and deep as snow on a high mountain, sometimes smiling, sometimes astonished. In the end, he would always pull her into his arms, and the two of them would fall onto the bed.
As Liu Qingqing crumpled the brocade quilt, she gritted her teeth and wept.
He was such a bright and virtuous person before marriage, yet she has corrupted him to such an extent!
Recently, new rumors have surfaced among the families of officials in the capital, not only about how Madam Xie is so skilled at taming her husband. But judging from Lord Xie's unwavering devotion, how could such skill be achieved through mere husband-taming?
As the story spread, Liu Qingqing almost became a god in everyone's eyes.
She could do things that others couldn't with ease; wasn't she a superhuman?
The noblewoman, who had long since given up on her husbands, became curious upon hearing this. Not to ask for advice, but simply to see what kind of woman had captured Lord Xie's heart.
When someone familiar with Xie Wanyan asked, Xie Wanyan thought for a moment and said, "Actually, Qingqing has a very good temperament and is very understanding."
This is different from what people imagine. These ladies from prominent families have all been taught by the matriarch of their households. Which one of them is not good at understanding others?
There was one thing Xie Wanyan didn't say: Qingqing, though understanding, was quite principled and not someone who would compromise easily in everything.
They wanted to see Liu Qingqing, but Liu Qingqing was no longer the same person she used to be.
The Xie family boasts three marquises, the most prominent among them today! Liu Qingqing has also been bestowed the title of Protector of the Nation Princess, a title that is no less prestigious than that of a marquis.
Therefore, it's not something they can see whenever they want.
It was through Xie Wanyan who screened everyone out, eliminating the unreliable and ill-intentioned. Only those whose backgrounds were known to her were accepted.
Qingqing may not know the sordid affairs of the women in the capital, but doesn't she?
I mustn't offend your ears.
Liu Qingqing was enjoying herself in Jialan Garden, completely unaware of the uproar Xie Lang was making outside.
Two days later, she realized something was wrong. The household was receiving more invitations, and many banquets were inviting her to attend.
When Xie Lang finished his shift, she showed him a stack of invitations and visiting cards.
Not only were there banquets hosted, but also young ladies who wanted to pay a visit.
What's going on now?
Xie Lang's eyes flickered slightly, and he lowered his gaze to hide the smile in them.
When they first got married, there were rumors in the capital that his beloved was not favored. Now they can see for themselves.
Let them all forget how to write the word "love and respect"!
Liu Qingqing got quite busy for a while, but she made several good friends with similar temperaments.
Some were unmarried, while others were already married.
However, their families, upon hearing of her close relationship with Madam Xie, were extremely supportive, as she was the Emperor's personally appointed Princess Protector of the Nation.
The group knew that Liu Qingqing had previously contributed to the war effort, but there was still a distance between them, and the man in charge of the household hadn't told them much. They only learned the details after meeting Liu Qingqing. None of them were short of money, and upon hearing this, they were tempted to do something good. Why hesitate to do something nice?
Liu Qingqing has been very busy lately.
After returning from Yingcheng, I found the capital boring, but now I'm so busy I'm practically running around like crazy, and I've even developed muscle definition.
When busy, he would go up the mountain with others to inspect the farms; when free, he would go to the tea stalls, go on spring outings, and take young ladies to see the construction of houses.
They were having a great time every day and couldn't stand being bored.
Every night, Liu Qingqing would nestle in Xie Lang's arms and tell him how her day went, her eyes growing brighter and brighter. Xie Lang would smile and lower his head to gently kiss the corner of her eye.
Liu Qingqing stopped talking and looked at him suspiciously, "Why are you kissing me?"
Xie Lang smiled, but before he could speak, Liu Qingqing covered his mouth.
Whenever he smiles like a male demon, it's never a good thing!
Liu Qingqing quickly said, "I've been very tired from climbing mountains lately, and we haven't shared a room for the past two weeks. Let's just get some sleep."
Although she blushed, she was still very confident.
Xie Lang froze.
They've shot themselves in the foot!
Liu Qingqing didn't care whether she hit his feet or not. She rolled over, snuggled into his arms, and closed her eyes. She looked like a dead pig.
What a scoundrel!
Xie Lang snapped out of his daze and couldn't help but chuckle when he saw her like this.
"In that case, let's get up early tomorrow and practice together."
Feeling her body stiffen, Xie Lang chuckled softly. The next instant, she opened her delicate mouth and bit his arm without hesitation!
So suddenly, Xie Lang let out a muffled groan.
She shuffled forward, trying to distance herself from Master Xie...
The next morning, Xie Lang kept his word and pulled the person out of the warm bed.
Liu Qingqing was still half asleep when he dragged her to the training ground.
A passing servant whispered, "The master and mistress have such a good relationship! They even come to the training ground together."
The other person, who knew more, said mysteriously, "Not only that, but last night the lady came back late, while the master came back early. The master waited for the lady to return before having dinner together. The master said he was afraid the lady would be bored eating alone."
"Tsk tsk tsk."
How can you be bored eating lots of meat and fish!
Perhaps they just don't understand.
Xie Lang was gently coaxing her.
"My legs are sore, so I need to move around more to help them heal faster."
Otherwise, Xie Lang wouldn't have been willing to wake her up so early, but if he didn't keep an eye on her, she would slack off.
Now Xie Lang also knows his wife's hidden nature; if she doesn't want to do something, she is most likely to outwardly comply but inwardly defy her.
He was worried that if he went hiking while feeling unwell, what if his legs went weak and he fell?
He couldn't always be by her side.
Liu Qingqing knew he meant well, so she started practicing with him after she woke up.
She was very obedient; she did whatever Xie Lang told her to do.
Sunlight shone on her rosy, full face, and the beads of sweat on her forehead glistened, but none of that could compare to the beauty of her eyes, which softened Xie Lang's heart.
In the end, I softened.
I went over and took out a dry handkerchief to wipe her face.
"Let's not practice anymore? We can practice again tomorrow."
Liu Qingqing glanced at him sideways, looking completely unperturbed, and said, "How can we give up halfway?"
She felt her trembling legs. "Just hold on a little longer, even a little while longer will do."
Xie Lang looked at her with heartache.
Liu Qingqing looked away, her mind preoccupied with other things.
Her legs were weak.
During sex, he would always hold me down and do this and that, leaving me powerless to fight back.
I enjoyed reading those books the other day.
This unexpectedly sparked other thoughts in her mind.
She glanced over discreetly, then pursed her lips as she looked up at Lord Xie, who had suddenly looked up.
When Xie Lang noticed him looking over, he immediately pretended to look away.
She remembered that the chain Xie Lang had used to bind her was still there, carefully hidden deep inside the wardrobe, wrapped several times with her dress. This time, Xie Lang would certainly not know.
Her eyes darted around. In a few days, she would definitely conserve her energy and find an opportunity to take revenge!
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Author's Note: Next Chapter Preview:
It was the first time she had ever done something like this, and the candlelight reflected on her face, making it hard to tell who was redder.
It was Xie Lang who spoiled her so much that she became so audacious.
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