"..."
Shen Mianmian felt a little embarrassed. Before and after transmigrating into the book, she had never talked about this topic face to face with anyone... Of course, it could also be because she was single before transmigrating into the book.
She looked at Liu Xiangning, but saw that the woman's expression was serious. It didn't seem like she was making lewd jokes or engaging in slightly suggestive banter between married women in the old society. Her eyes and expression were as innocent as a child's.
Just like when she first saw Liu Xiangning, she felt that she was like a drop of pure dew on a flower petal, untouched by the mortal world, pure and clear.
Who would have thought that such a woman was a prostitute? What a cruel irony.
For a moment, Shen Mianmian felt depressed and somewhat sad. "Do you...like Huo Rang?"
Liu Xiangning looked puzzled. "I don't like it. Why do you ask that, Master?"
"..." Shen Mianmian was a little speechless, but she still had some questions she wanted to understand. "You... cough... was your first time with Huo Rang?"
"Yes, before we sell a girl, we must guarantee her virginity. Especially for girls like servants who are being carefully trained, three or four old women follow them around the workshop at all times, just in case we go off and mess around with wild men and can't fetch a high price."
"..."
Shen Mianmian felt even more distressed because when Liu Xiangning spoke these words, there was no sadness or anger on her face; she was as calm as if she were talking about someone else's affairs.
"Then...do you hate Huo Rang?"
"I don't hate it. Why do you ask that, Master? Didn't Yanyufang teach us not to develop feelings for our sugar daddy? Master, please don't misunderstand. I didn't mean to be sarcastic. I'm just curious."
"I...I did teach her," Chen Mianmian replied awkwardly, then sighed, "That's good, it helps me protect myself better."
Despite her words, she believed that humans, being neither plants nor trees, could be without feelings.
Whether it's a brothel or a "skinny horse" establishment, the madam will always warn the prostitutes not to develop feelings for their patrons, but how many of them can actually do that?
It's rare to see a woman as thorough as Liu Xiangning.
Liu Xiangning suddenly realized and slapped her thigh, "This servant understands! Master, do you want to ask if I hate Lord Huo for taking my body but letting Zhou Shi bully me and even selling me to a brothel?"
"right."
"I don't hate him. Although Lord Huo took my body, he paid for it. It was a cash-on-delivery transaction, and neither of us owes the other anything. If we have to say who lost and who gained, I think Lord Huo lost out. After all, he spent so much money for just two nights. He really got ripped off!"
"..." Shen Mianmian's lips twitched, and she finally blurted out, "Are you out of your mind? Can't you treat yourself as a human being, a living, breathing person, instead of a commodity? A woman's first time... never mind."
She was just about to say that a woman's first time is extremely precious. It's one thing for others to treat it as a commodity, but how can a woman herself treat herself as a commodity?
But halfway through her sentence, she realized, did Xiang Ning have a choice? Since she had no choice, since she had already lost her virginity, why was she saying all this nonsense? Was she tearing open a wound? Rubbing salt into it?
A foolish person doesn't feel pain when they do something wrong.
The painful thing is that after doing something wrong, you suddenly realize it and feel deep regret.
This word "regret" is the greatest and most profound torment a person can suffer.
Therefore, it would be better to let Xiang Ning think that the first time can be treated as a commodity. As for Xiang Ning's distorted worldview, she plans to teach her slowly, first giving Xiang Ning a safe living environment, and then instilling normal thinking in her.
Chen Mianmian sighed, "Alright, this is none of your business. Get out."
Liu Xiangning pouted, her eyes reddening. "Master is kicking me out again. I want to stay and serve you. Besides, Sister Hanrong gave me all her belongings so I could serve Master well. If I don't serve you well, Sister Hanrong will beat me when she comes back."
Chen Mianmian rolled her eyes. "Stop talking about Hanrong behind her back. Do you think everyone is as rude as you?"
It's true!
"..." Helpless, Shen Mianmian could only tell the truth, "I'm not used to... letting people see my body, it's rather... shameful."
Liu Xiangning suddenly realized, "Oh, I see. That's easy. I'll take off all my clothes too, so Master won't be shy."
As she spoke, she began to quickly take off her clothes.
Before long, she took off her outer skirt, leaving only her snow-white, semi-transparent inner garment, and it looked like she was about to take it off as well.
"Alright, alright, stop taking your clothes off! I told you to stay, okay?" Shen Mianmian had truly surrendered to this girl.
He's never been afraid of anyone after transmigrating into a book, but he's genuinely afraid of Liu Xiangning.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
After washing herself and finishing her makeup, Chen Mianmian went to have lunch.
After lunch, Guan Shui was summoned to the hall.
Today, Guan Shui is dressed in a moon-white outfit. Although it has no patterns, the materials are exquisite, which accentuates her already slender figure, making her stand like a bamboo statue.
He was handsome and clean-cut, and his appearance and temperament were somewhat similar to that of Fengchu. It was unclear whether it was because he had followed him for a long time and his temperament had become more like his master's, or whether the princess had simply chosen someone with a similar appearance for Fengchu when selecting attendants for the crown prince.
Shen Mianmian cut to the chase, "Guanshui, do you know why I agreed to let the Crown Prince keep you at Mingyue Courtyard?"
Guan Shui respectfully replied, "This subordinate does not know."
"Because the young master is at a crucial moment in preparing for the exam, even Mr. Ouyang, who dislikes dealing with nobles, has made an exception and moved to Qingfeng Residence to tutor the young master. However, you don't know the importance of this matter and tell the young master about every little thing in the Marquis's mansion. In less than a month, he has come back twice. So I simply kept you here to save you from talking too much."
"..." Guan Shui was filled with shame. "...It was my fault, please calm down, Auntie."
Chen Mianmian asked, "Also, how did you get the news that Liu Xiangning was sold to a brothel?"
Guan Shui replied, "I dare not lie to you, Madam. The news came from the Princess's residence. Because Liu Xiangning is related to you, Madam, whenever there is any relevant news from the Princess's residence, it is sent to me. I consulted the Prince, and he said to send the news to you so that you can vent your anger."
Shen Mianmian's fists clenched as she listened. "I said, you told him this kind of inexplicable news? Are you even going to let him study? Are you his right-hand man or just someone who's holding him back?"
Guan Shui, blushing with embarrassment, lowered his head and explained softly, "But... the concubine is indeed very important to the young master. I've followed the young master for so long, and I've never seen him so stubborn about anyone or anything, so I... couldn't bear it..."
Shen Mianmian originally wanted to scold Guan Shui for being so clueless, but when she heard Guan Shui's words, she finally softened and said, "Fine, I have an important task for you to complete. You can make amends for your mistakes."
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