Jiang Mingzhe's voice made Baise swallow the words she was about to say and put on a smile instead.
"No, no, no, I only heard it from others."
Baise chuckled and glanced sideways at Tie Yi.
Why didn't you inform her when Jiang Mingzhe arrived?
Tie Yi felt wronged, as she had clearly reminded him.
"Husband, are you coughing because your throat is sore?"
"Yes, my throat is sore."
"Let's go see a doctor quickly; we can't delay treating a minor illness." Baise stood up.
"Thank you, my wife, for accompanying me to see the doctor." Tie Yi carefully helped Baise away.
Ye Yunniang also wanted to get up and leave; what Baise had said had left her feeling very unsettled. She wanted some peace and quiet.
Jiang Mingzhe put his arm around Ye Yunniang's waist and pulled her into his arms.
"If you have any questions, just ask me. Don't overthink it."
"How many women do you have?" Ye Yunniang asked, then turned her head away, not daring to look at Jiang Mingzhe.
"You're not allowed to get angry when I tell you this."
"You go first."
“Alright, I’ll tell you. I had a legal wife before, you know she was Zhuang Meixue, but we’re divorced. I was married to Zhuang Meixue for many years but we had no children. She and Old Madam Jiang arranged for me to have concubines, seven or eight in total…”
While doing business, Jiang Mingzhe frequented brothels and pleasure quarters many times in order to close deals with his clients.
I know a little about the details of these places and know that many people there secretly suffer from venereal diseases.
Jiang Mingzhe found it dirty, so every time he went there, he would pay plenty of money and ask the people inside to take good care of his guests and business partners.
As for Jiang Mingzhe himself, he rested alone.
Inside the Jiang residence, Jiang Mingzhe mostly stayed in his study, handling business matters or discussing with others how to expand his family's business.
Jiang Mingzhe had always been indifferent to romantic relationships, feeling that he would rather spend his time making money.
He avoided going to Zhuang Meixue's and her maids' quarters whenever possible.
At this point, Jiang Mingzhe looked at Ye Yunniang, "You are the only exception. I still remember that warm smile you gave when you fed Xiao Liu that night. And your clear, innocent eyes, your beautiful nose, and your naturally red lips."
At that time, I thought, I should transform into Xiao Liu and go and have a taste.
That night, I dreamed of…
"Stop talking." Ye Yunniang reached out and covered Jiang Mingzhe's mouth. Even if he didn't say it, she roughly knew what was coming next.
Jiang Mingzhe grasped Ye Yunniang's hand and kissed her fingertips.
"After that dream, I made up my mind that I must have you. The more I get to know you, the more I find that you are pure and innocent. Having you by my side in this life is the greatest blessing in my life, Jiang Mingzhe."
Ye Yunniang was very moved by what Jiang Mingzhe said, but...
Her mother had said that you can only believe 30% of a man's sweet words. She had to stay calm, clear-headed, and look for flaws in his words.
Jiang Mingzhe said he was doing business in Jiangcheng, but he didn't mention his business in Yan.
Recalling what Tong Mo had said earlier, Ye Yunniang turned around and faced Jiang Mingzhe.
"During your time in the Yan Kingdom, how did you manage to indulge in debauchery every day, and have a dozen or so women in your harem?"
Jiang Mingzhe was not angry at Ye Yunniang's question; in fact, he was pleased that she asked.
"Baise told you."
"Never mind who told me, just tell me. Did you have any other women while you were in Yan?"
If I said yes, would you not marry me?
"Yes," Ye Yunniang answered affirmatively. "So, do you have it?"
"Yes, 23." Jiang Mingzhe did not hide it.
After arriving in the Yan Kingdom, Jiang Mingzhe needs to befriend and win over powerful figures. He needs to find a way to acquire the land where the mine is located from them.
In the state of Yan, it was common for powerful and wealthy people to exchange concubines and maids.
He would also reward subordinates he favored with women.
Jiang Mingzhe was eloquent and persuasive, which earned him the favor of powerful and influential people, who rewarded him with 23 women in succession. Jiang Mingzhe gladly accepted them all, arranged for them to enter his residence, and took turns favoring them.
Even though she was mentally prepared, Ye Yunniang still felt very uncomfortable hearing Jiang Mingzhe say these things.
Ye Yunniang even had an absurd thought: she should agree to Tong Mo's request.
This idea was quickly dismissed.
Ye Yunniang shouldn't do anything to hurt Tong Mo just because of Jiang Mingzhe; that would be unfair to Tong Mo.
"That's what's on the surface. In reality, I haven't touched anyone," Jiang Mingzhe said, changing the subject.
"You didn't touch it?" Ye Yunniang didn't believe it.
"These women, who are given away like commodities, are not much cleaner than the women in brothels," Jiang Mingzhe said with disdain.
"real?"
"It's true. To keep it a secret from outsiders, I always had my men share rooms with them."
Ye Yunniang thought of something, "You despise these women because they've been with other men. But deep down, have you ever felt disgusted by me?"
Ye Yunniang and Jiang Mingzhe were together, and they had also been with men.
“If I disliked you, I wouldn’t have touched you in the first place. Yunniang, don’t compare yourself to them. You’re belittling yourself and me. In my heart, you are the purest and cleanest, a priceless treasure.”
“My mother said,”
"Don't mention what Madam Li said yet," Jiang Mingzhe interrupted Ye Yunniang. "I've explained my situation, and Yunniang, you should tell me yours too."
"What could possibly happen to me?" Ye Yunniang said confidently, she had never done anything reckless.
"Tong Mo, Tie Xiong."
"What does this have to do with Brother Tiexiong?" Ye Yunniang asked, puzzled.
"Didn't you realize that Tie Xiong has fallen for you?"
"Don't slander Brother Tiexiong. He only treats me like a younger sister-in-law because of Brother Jun." Ye Yunniang didn't believe Jiang Mingzhe's words that Tiexiong liked her.
Ye Yunniang didn't notice, and Jiang Mingzhe didn't say anything more.
Where is Tong Mo?
When it comes to Tong Mo, Ye Yunniang feels there's nothing she can't say.
She recounted the story between Tong Mo and her.
“I’ve already explained it to him.” Ye Yunniang said, then smiled as she thought of her youngest son, “Pingping has recognized Tong Mo as his father.”
Jiang Mingzhe: He's really my good son.
"Ye Yunniang, I have some big news to tell you." Tong Mo ran in and saw Jiang Mingzhe and Ye Yunniang in close contact.
"Let go." Tong Mo grabbed Ye Yunniang's arm.
Jiang Mingzhe didn't let go, and wrapped his arms around Ye Yunniang's waist.
"Ouch, you two, stop pulling! It hurts!" Ye Yunniang cried out.
Tong Mo and Jiang Mingzhe let go of each other's hands.
Ye Yunniang stood up from Jiang Mingzhe's arms and sat down to the side. She rubbed her arms and then her waist.
"Tong Mo, what do you want with me?"
“Jiang Mingzhe brought a woman back,” Tong Mo said quickly. “Ye Yunniang, don’t be fooled by him anymore. He’s a bastard who’s always looking for something better, a real scoundrel.”
Ye Yunniang looked at Jiang Mingzhe questioningly, "What's going on?"
"I brought one back," Jiang Mingzhe admitted.
“Look, he said it himself. This man isn’t worth entrusting your life to.” Tong Mo said excitedly.
"Her surname is Zhou, and her name is Zhou Yunluo. She went out to look for her brother and was trafficked to the Yan Kingdom."
Tong Mo's excitement vanished. "What did you say her name was?"
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