Chapter 168 Be the Concubine of the True Self
"Fourth sister, I gave the prince a suggestion last night, asking him to increase our salary and improve our food, and he agreed without hesitation. You see, the prince is not stingy, he just didn't think it through at the beginning."
On the bustling streets of the imperial city, Du Niang was strolling with Hu Si Niang. When she mentioned Jun Tianyi, a faint smile appeared in her eyes.
"If we do things for him again in the future, the price will be calculated according to the price of a top assassin in the underworld. Is that okay?"
Listening to what Poison Lady said, Hu Siniang snorted, "That's about right."
"I have fought for what you wanted, so don't mess around anymore." Lady Poison reminded, "What you said at breakfast yesterday was really inappropriate. Fortunately, there were no outsiders around at the time. You must remember that you cannot mention Prime Minister Song in Prince Yi's mansion, especially you cannot compare the prince with the dog thief Song."
"Why do you call Prime Minister Song a thief? What did he do?"
"He has done so many evil things." Poison Lady said, "I have heard the prince mention a lot of them..."
"There is already a grudge between the two of them, so what the prince said doesn't count." Hu Si Niang retorted, "An enemy certainly can't say good things about an enemy. There is a grudge between these two because of someone stealing your wife. Don't you know that clearly, elder sister?"
"Prince Yi's future wife is Miss Jiang Er, but he still has Miss Jiang Da in his heart, and Miss Jiang Da likes Prime Minister Song. The relationship between them is really complicated. If you say that the prince is a loyal person, he is clearly looking at the bowl while eating from the pot. If you say that he is a playboy, he is unwilling to give you a name. I see that he pretends to be a romantic all day long, but he is not a very good man. Why do you have to like him, sister?"
"Shut up." Poison Lady scolded softly, "I've already told you that the prince is my benefactor."
"Yes, yes, he is your benefactor, and you are the benefactor of me and my other sisters, so I have always listened to you and worked hard for him. But sister, ask yourself, is he good to you? Even if the relationship between you is just an employment relationship, he didn't give us very generous treatment before, I just don't accept it. Haven't we done enough for him? We should have repaid the favor we owed him a long time ago."
In the past, whenever Poison Lady changed her expression, Hu Siniang would stop talking. But after leaving the Song Mansion, Hu Siniang would often think of the question that one of Song Yunchu's colleagues had asked her when she was locked up in the Sifang Inn.
"How much money have you saved from running around and working for others? I'm afraid you can't even buy a luxurious house. You can only live under someone else's roof and have no place to live."
They really couldn't even live in a luxurious house and could only live in a small courtyard in the palace. Even the servants in the palace didn't show them any respect.
The days when she was imprisoned in the Song Mansion could almost be called the most comfortable days for her.
In order to persuade her to rebel, Song Yunchu prepared six dishes and one soup for every meal, all of which were delicacies that were both nutritious and beautifying. She gained weight. In addition, there were dozens of beautiful clothes and two boxes of jewelry in the big wardrobe... She hadn't even tried them on before she was kicked out of the house by Song Yunchu.
She remembered that there were two sets of clothes she had tried on at the very edge of the closet. The wavy patterns on the cuffs and collar were very unique, and they looked very beautiful when the skirts swayed.
There is also the jade hairpin made in the shape of a peony flower, and the bracelet carved in the shape of a plum blossom...
Originally, Song Yunchu said that he wanted to give her those gifts as a meeting gift, but she was concerned about her sisters and was too shameless to accept them, so she could only return to Prince Yi's Mansion and continue living in that small courtyard.
The longer she lived there, the more suffocated she felt. She really couldn't hold it in any longer.
"Big sister, there are some things I have to say, I'm afraid I'll suffocate myself. You have both good looks and abilities, you can definitely strive for wealth and glory, but you must say that you value feelings more than wealth, right? Then why don't you find a brother-in-law who is willing to love you? You follow the prince around and serve him loyally every day, but does he take you seriously? It's really not worth it."
"Fourth sister, you have really changed." Madam Du looked at the sisters in front of her and sighed heavily, "You have changed since you came back from the Song Mansion. You are simple-minded. Song Yunchu must have tempted you, but you can't be fooled. How do you know that he is sincerely recruiting you? What if he just wants to use you to deal with the prince, and then he will destroy the bridge after crossing the river?"
"Sister, are you confused? Song Yunchu is a high-ranking official, and I am just a commoner. Why would he want to destroy my bridges? He bribed me, isn't it because he is attracted by my talent? And he is really generous. When he gives people things, he doesn't just give a little at a time, but a lot at a time."
"I'm too lazy to talk to you." Madam Du turned her head away. "If you feel that you can't stay in Prince Yi's Mansion, then find a place that makes you happy. I have no objection, but there is one thing I must make clear to you. If you have the intention of seeking refuge with Song Yunchu, then don't recognize me as your sister."
After she finished speaking, Poison Lady turned away.
"Big sister!" Hu Si Niang called her, but when she saw that she didn't even turn around, she stamped her feet in anger.
My elder sister is such a stubborn ass, she refuses to change her ways!
Isn't it good to have money? Why do you need a man?
Hu Si Niang wanted to chase after him, but when she thought about the fact that she had not had the snacks she wanted after leaving the house, she took a deep breath, turned around and walked towards the Wangjiang Tower in the distance.
Since Prince Yi’s Mansion didn’t give her any delicious food, she would buy it herself.
Little did she know that several pairs of eyes in the dark were staring at her back and following her quietly.
Hu Si Niang entered the restaurant and ordered a jar of fruit wine, as well as the red plum pastry and white jade snow cake that she had eaten at the Song Mansion.
The maid at the Song Mansion told her that the chef at the Song Mansion could make many restaurants' signature dim sum, and by ordering food at the Song Mansion, one could enjoy the signature dishes of all the major restaurants at the same time.
The cooks in Prince Yi's Mansion were actually not bad, but those guys with dog eyes looked down on their status, so she naturally disdained to communicate with them.
After eating and drinking, Hu Siniang planned to return to Prince Yi's Mansion, but when passing through an alley, she heard a woman crying.
When Hu Si Niang turned around, she saw a big man punching and kicking a weak woman. The woman was beaten to the ground and kept shouting, "Husband, please spare me."
Hu Siniang's eyes narrowed.
Men who hit women are assholes.
Without saying a word, she quickly stepped forward and kicked the big man.
She was just about to teach the big man a lesson when she heard a strange noise behind her ear. Someone was approaching her. She dodged alertly and saw the beaten woman holding a dagger, with murderous eyes as she looked at her.
Hu Si Niang was shocked. If she had not dodged the dagger just now, she would have been stabbed in the back.
After missing the first attack, the woman on the other side sneered and attacked again. Another big man also showed the dagger hidden in his sleeve and approached her.
Hu Si Niang raised her hand and sprinkled a handful of powder at the two of them!
The two were prepared and held their breath, but they were still dazzled by her powder. Their eyes felt stinging and their steps slowed down a lot.
"Want to kill your aunt? You are still a little naive."
Hu Siniang sneered and was about to go over to deal with the two men, but she heard two sounds of breaking through the air behind her. Her brows tightened and she dodged again to the edge of the alley.
A few darts were fired into the air. Hu Siniang turned her head and looked behind her, her face froze.
Three men in grey were approaching her at a rapid speed, all of them wearing strange full-face masks that covered their mouths and noses, with two pieces of glass in front of their eyes, which were enough to allow them to see clearly.
This mask is completely designed for her!
It turned out that the fake couple was only responsible for leading her into the alley. After all, there were still many people on the street, and it was not easy to take action in the crowd. In this cold and narrow alley, it was difficult for her to retreat.
Three of them beat her up alone, how shameless!
Sprinkling the powder didn't work, so she could only snatch the dagger from the big man and smear the poison powder on the blade of the dagger.
As long as their skin is scratched, the poison will seep into their bodies.
There were flashes of swords and sabers in the alley, and at the entrance of the alley, two slender figures poked their heads out.
"Your Excellency is indeed as good as a god in predicting things."
Honglian observed the battle in the alley and said leisurely, "Prince Yi is really cruel. He kills people as soon as he suspects them. In order to deal with Hu Si Niang, he even made a mask like this, fearing that he could not kill her."
"It seems that the kung fu of these three people is quite good. Hu Si Niang won't be able to hold on for much longer. Sister Honglian, should we take action?" asked the guard at the side.
"Don't worry, I think she can hold on for a while."
Honglian leaned against the wall and watched the show. "Before, she caused trouble for the Lord and Miss Jiang in the west of the city. She should be taught a lesson. She is fine now. We may not be grateful to her for saving her. When she is injured and helpless, we will help her. Then she will definitely remember our kindness and hate Prince Yi even more."
"Sister Honglian is right. Let's wait a little longer."
The battle in the alley was still fierce.
Hu Siniang stabbed someone with her dagger and was also stabbed in the arm.
She twisted her face in pain and gritted her teeth to continue holding on, but she had little strength left and was soon kicked against the wall, vomiting blood.
"Sister Honglian, she vomited blood!"
"Go!" Honglian took off the whip from his waist and ran into the alley.
The killers had just fought with Hu Siniang and had consumed a lot of energy. The sudden appearance of Honglian made them a little frightened.
Without time to think, one of them wanted to raise his knife to kill Hu Si Niang, but the moment he raised his hand, Honglian's whip hit his neck.
In just a moment, all the killers fell down.
Honglian took off their masks, and Hu Siniang looked at one of the faces and laughed angrily.
She had an impression of this man. She had met him once in Prince Yi's mansion about two months ago. He was one of Prince Yi's secret guards.
In fact, she had just suspected that Prince Yi wanted to kill her. She hoped that it was not the case. She complained to her elder sister, but if she really had to leave her elder sister, she would be reluctant.
But Prince Yi could not tolerate her, probably because he had heard her complaints yesterday.
Honglian walked up to Hu Si Niang and asked her, "How is your injury? Can you walk by yourself?"
"I can..." Hu Siniang stood up with the help of the wall, but almost fell down after taking one step.
The bastard kicked her too hard just now, and the blood in her chest was surging and it hurt a lot.
Seeing this, Honglian didn't say much. He grabbed her arm and carried her on his back.
"I'll give you two choices. Either I send you to the clinic, or I come back to the Song Mansion with you."
"That bastard Prince Yi will never let me go." Hu Si Niang barely thought about it, "I don't think I have any other way out except to seek refuge with Lord Song."
Honglian raised an eyebrow and carried her out of the alley.
Hu Siniang's eyes were fixed on the top of Honglian's head, and her weak tone carried a hint of emotion, "The pearl on your head... is so big."
The pearl flower on Honglian's bun is composed of one big pearl and eight small pearls, which is really dazzling to look at.
red lotus:"……"
Even though she was injured like this, he still cared about the pearl flower on her head. It seems that Prince Yi is really stingy.
After Hu Si Niang was brought back to the Song Mansion, a doctor quickly treated her arm injury, prescribed some medicine, and told her to rest well for a few days.
"I didn't expect to see you again so soon, Miss Hu."
A leisurely voice sounded from the front. Hu Si Niang looked up and saw Song Yunchu walking into the room, fanning himself.
She sat up and greeted Song Yunchu: "Hello, sir."
Song Yunchu raised his eyebrows, "I'm a little uncomfortable with you suddenly being so well-mannered."
"I was an outsider before, so I didn't know the rules." Hu Si Niang said, "Now that I have chosen to join you, you must not be disrespectful."
"Don't you blame me for deliberately fattening you up and tempting you, which led to your death?"
Seeing Song Yunchu speak frankly, Hu Si Niang smiled and said, "So what if you bribe me? At least in your eyes, I am someone worth your money. I am not afraid of being schemed against. What I am afraid of is working for someone and that person still thinks I am worthless."
Thinking of what happened in the alley, she gnashed her teeth in hatred.
Damn dog King Yi.
"Since you are so straightforward, I won't beat around the bush."
Song Yunchu closed his fan and said, "From this moment on, you are my subordinate, Song Yunchu. If you want anything, just tell me directly. As long as you follow me wholeheartedly, I can make you live comfortably and decently."
Upon hearing this, Hu Si Niang hurriedly asked, "Are the clothes and jewelry that you prepared for me when you imprisoned me still there?"
"Of course." Song Yunchu said, "Those are nothing. I have a task for you now that will allow you to earn more."
"I will do my best to complete your mission, but I am injured today and I am afraid I cannot complete it..."
"You don't have to run errands for this matter." Song Yunchu said slowly, "I want you to play the role of my concubine. Just pretend to be affectionate in front of others. You are still free in private and don't have to serve me for real."
Hu Siniang's eyes widened. "Me?"
"To be honest, I am practicing a kind of virgin kung fu. Before I reach the pinnacle of it, I cannot touch women. But this matter is kept secret from the outside. I don't want to cause any trouble, and I don't want outsiders to think that I have a hidden illness."
"I originally wanted to pick a female guard to play the role, but they have all received special training and are too serious. They are too respectful to me and lack liveliness. You are different from them. You love money and are true to your nature. What I like about you is your cleverness."
Hu Si Niang was still a little dazed.
Boy's Kung Fu...
This Prime Minister Song looks romantic and unrestrained, but is he still a virgin?
Not necessarily. Maybe he has a hidden illness but is too embarrassed to say it?
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