Yan Qingqing couldn't help but twitch her lips upon hearing this. This Madam Shen was truly kind-hearted. They say three women make a drama, let alone Madam Shen's household, which had more than just these three women.
Yingqi continued, "Madam Shen stayed in Miss Chen's room for a while, and I don't know what she said to Miss Chen, but when she came out, she had a big smile on her face."
After a while, Miss Chen sent her maid out of the mansion and then began to dress up.
He then instructed the kitchen to prepare a pot of yam and old duck soup, which he then took to Magistrate Shen's study in the evening.
Yan Qingqing's lips twitched again upon hearing this. It was obvious to everyone that Miss Chen was up to no good. Anyone with a modicum of common sense knew that yam and old duck soup was an aphrodisiac; she was clearly trying to make sure everyone knew she was going to seduce her brother-in-law.
Yan Qingqing glanced at Ying Qi, signaling him to continue.
Ying Qi twitched her lips, watching Yan Qingqing's gossipy expression. Anyone who didn't know better would think Yan Qingqing simply enjoyed listening to other people's gossip.
So he said helplessly, "After drinking a few sips of soup, Miss Chen began to cry to him about the humiliation she suffered at your hands, Madam."
Seeing Miss Chen crying pitifully, Shen Tongzhi agreed to help her take revenge, and then couldn't wait to sleep with Miss Chen.
Just as the two were getting into a good time, Chen Er Guniang's older sister, Aunt Chen, learned of the news and stormed into the study. Seeing the two still entangled together, she was furious and her eyes turned red.
They immediately started making a scene, accusing her sister of being shameless for seducing her own brother-in-law.
After Aunt Chen made such a scene, everyone in the mansion knew about it. Even Madam Shen came and blamed Aunt Chen for being ignorant and ruining Magistrate Shen's good time.
Aunt Chen got angry and berated Madam Shen for blaming her sister for seducing Lord Shen because she couldn't give birth to a son. Then she slapped Miss Chen.
Seeing this, Magistrate Shen felt he couldn't save face, so he placed Aunt Chen under house arrest.
Yan Qingqing listened with great interest. Although Madam Shen was the head of the household, she had only given birth to three daughters in all the years of marriage. But Aunt Chen was different. Not only did she become a concubine as soon as she entered the household, but she also gave birth to three sons for Magistrate Shen.
In addition, the Chen family is wealthy and can be considered the most favored person in the Shen family. Even Madam Shen has to give her some respect. Some time ago, Chen's business was shut down and Chen's concubine began to restrain herself a little and refused to help the second young lady of the Chen family take revenge. So, Madam Shen took advantage of the situation.
However, Yan Qingqing would say that the two of them were intentionally flirting with each other. Otherwise, would a bowl of soup have made them lose control? They might have already been hooking up long ago.
After listening, Yan Qingqing asked again, "Did Shadow Six say how they plan to take revenge on me? And why hasn't Shadow Six returned?"
Ying Qi's lips twitched upon hearing this. Had the lady finally remembered to ask about serious matters after hearing enough gossip?
Then he quickly added, "Shadow Six said they intend to use underhanded means to ruin Madam's reputation."
Yan Qingqing frowned and retorted, "Despicable? To ruin my reputation? I'm a widow."
At this point, Yan Qingqing suddenly remembered what Miss Chen had said at the Treasure Pavilion, and then said to herself, "They wouldn't be planning to give me a man and then have someone catch me in bed with him, would they?"
Unexpectedly, Yingqi actually nodded and said, "That's exactly what they've discussed, and they might make their move tonight."
Ying Liu said that he accidentally found evidence of bribery in Shen Tongzhi's study, which seemed quite important, so he tried to retrieve it.
Shadow Six specifically instructed his wife to be extremely careful. He also ordered his subordinates to protect her.
Yan Qingqing nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. You can go now."
Upon hearing this, Yingqi nodded and rolled out of the window again.
After Ying Qi left, Yan Qingqing blew out the candles and then quietly lay down on the bed. She had to give people a chance, didn't she?
Yan Qingqing waited for a long time without any movement outside. Just when she thought that no one would make a move tonight, she heard rustling sounds outside the door.
Yan Qingqing immediately perked up, then quickly got up and slipped behind the door.
Immediately afterwards, the paper window on the door was pierced, and a smoky incense stick was inserted inside.
Upon seeing this, Yan Qingqing immediately covered her mouth and nose. After a short while, a voice came from outside: "Shouldn't it be okay now?"
Another voice said, "That's enough. This is a sleeping potion used by the underworld. It would knock out even a cow after this long time."
Yan Qingqing cursed inwardly, "You're the one who's awesome!"
The sleeping incense was quickly removed.
Then their voices came in again: "Is everything ready over there? If it's ready, bring them over."
[Everything's prepared. The dosage is generous, just in case he runs out halfway through. Sigh, he really got off easy this time. I heard this widow is quite attractive.]
Alright, let's get paid and get to work.
Not long after, the sound of the bed creaking and shaking came from Yan Qingqing's room.
They didn't stop until dawn.
The noise kept the people in the next room from sleeping, so they went to complain to the manager, all with dark circles under their eyes.
The shopkeeper had no choice but to follow the others to Yan Qingqing's door. He knocked on the door, the sound inside stopped for two seconds, and then started again.
At this moment, a woman came out and said, "I heard that a widow is staying in this room. Oh dear, how immoral! Coming to an inn to do such shameful things."
When the others heard that Yan Qingqing was a widow, they also started pointing and gossiping, cursing her for being immoral and disrespectful.
If anyone knew her, they would recognize the woman speaking as the maid who had been with Miss Chen that day.
As more and more people gathered outside Yan Qingqing's door, even Wu Jingzhi arrived and paced anxiously, trying to figure out how to get them all away.
Just as everyone was cursing and waiting for Yan Qingqing to open the door and laugh at them, a voice came from outside: "What are you all doing gathered at my door? Has something happened?"
Those who recognized Yan Qingqing stared wide-eyed. Who else could it be but Yan Qingqing?
The maid who had just led the scolding of Yan Qingqing turned pale upon seeing this, and she had a bad feeling.
After receiving Yan Qingqing's money, the waiter quickly came out to explain, "Madam, someone just complained that there was noise coming from your room, disturbing everyone's rest. They insisted that our manager come up and take a look."
"Madam, where have you been?"
Yan Qingqing laughed and said, "I had a few too many drinks yesterday, and my precious son was a little worried about me, so I stayed in his room last night."
After saying that, Yan Qingqing glanced at her room door and seemed to realize something. She said nervously, "Oh dear, the jewelry I just bought yesterday is still in my room. Could this damn thief be after my jewelry?"
After saying that, she suddenly pushed open the door. Miss Chen's maid tried to stop her, but it was too late.
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