After that night, Xie Rongyue lived in fear for several days. She even subtly inquired with Lu Yu about it, and seeing that nothing had happened, she gradually relaxed her vigilance.
The courtyard is quiet and elegant, with flowers and trees complementing each other and lush greenery providing shade. She usually stays at home to recuperate, and when she has free time, she feeds the fish in the courtyard.
The weather in Longcheng has been nice lately. The warm sunlight in the courtyard flows layer by layer into the pond, where fish leap and play happily, creating a soft, gentle shimmer.
Fu Yunyun brought over the medicine and spoke up when she saw the young lady feeding the fish by the pond.
"Miss, it's time to take your medicine."
Xie Rongyue glanced at her flat stomach, then slowly sipped the medicine.
When Pei Qing came in, he saw her lying on the armchair by the pool, looking relaxed.
Her face turned cold, and she walked over with her arms crossed. "Miss Xie certainly has a refined taste."
Xie Rongyue glanced to the side, saw the person who had come, coughed lightly, and sat up.
"Miss Pei."
Pei Qing sat coldly in the chair opposite him and bluntly said, "Wang San was responsible for the record of Lu's father accepting bribes from the governor of Jingzhou, wasn't he?"
It's no surprise that corrupt and extravagant families are so common, so the fact that the case has been taken over by the Jingzhao Prefecture clearly indicates that someone instructed them to do so.
Xie Rongyue was taken aback, then immediately realized what was happening, and her expression changed drastically.
"Lu Yu has already suffered a lot because of your situation. If you know what's good for you, you shouldn't stay here any longer and cause him any more trouble."
Although Pei Qing lived in Beidu for many years, her aunt was married to the master of the Langya Wang family. Before she came of age, she often went to Yandu and met Wang San. Naturally, she had heard a lot about his romantic affairs and his methods in officialdom.
After hearing about this, she went to ask her elder brother, who told her not to get involved, saying that if a branch of the Lu family had a problem, the main family would take care of it.
However, ever since the Emperor of Qi came to power, he has cracked down on corruption among aristocratic families. Lu's father, who was already quite old, was sent to the Jingzhao Prefecture. Even if he didn't die, he would be severely punished.
"Lu Yu won't tell you, but Miss Xie is a smart woman. I believe that with just one word from you, this matter will be over."
After Pei Qing finished speaking, he glanced at her pale face and stood up.
“Wang San is a ruthless man who will do anything to eliminate anyone. Miss Xie, you should think it over quickly.”
Pei Qing came to visit Madam Lu with gifts, saying he wanted to take a stroll in the back garden, so he came here on the way.
Lu Yu lived far away from this side, so she followed the covered walkway out and made her way to his study.
The maidservant guarding the door saw her arrive and immediately came over.
"Miss has already made all the arrangements, and that guard has also been summoned away by Madam Lu."
Upon hearing this, Pei Qing's delicate face instantly lit up with a smile. She smoothed the stray hairs behind her ear and gracefully ascended the stone steps.
Inside the room, Lu Yu was frantically organizing files when he heard the door open. Upon seeing who it was, he frowned.
"Miss Pei?"
Pei Qing glanced at the tea on the table, his eyes darkening slightly.
She picked up the teacup, walked to the table, and handed it to the teacup with a gentle smile.
"I'm tired, have a cup of tea."
Lu Yu didn't think much of it, nodded and took it, took a sip and put it down.
"If Miss Pei has nothing else to do, please go back now."
Pei Qing said, "I just took a walk in the garden and I'm a little tired. I can sit down and rest for a while."
Lu Yu paused, then asked with concern, "Why don't you rest in the side room in the backyard?"
"It's okay, I'll be fine after sitting for a while."
Hearing this, Lu Yu said no more and let her have her way.
Pei Qing sat down on the small couch by the window and picked up a scroll to read quietly.
The atmosphere inside was very quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. Pine wood burned in the incense burner, and wisps of smoke rose and swirled, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
She glanced at the man sitting at the desk out of the corner of her eye, and saw him collapse onto the table, unable to hold on any longer. She raised an eyebrow and smiled.
Xie Rongyue does not belong to him; only she is his perfect match.
"Come in."
Hearing the noise, the maidservant standing guard at the door quickly pushed the door open and came in.
Pei Qing struggled to put her arm around his waist, her face flushed and her breath coming in short gasps. "Come and give me a hand, it's so heavy."
The maidservant hurried over and, together with her, lifted the person onto the bed.
"Miss—are you really going to do this?"
"If I don't win him over soon, I'll have to marry that playboy from the Yang family."
Pei Qing glanced at the handsome young man lying on the bed, waved her hand, and sent him out.
The door was closed, and the light inside the room dimmed.
She climbed onto the bed, carefully pulled the man's arm out and wrapped it around her waist, slowly lay down beside him, and took a deep breath.
The tent was dimly lit, and the two were very close, their faint breaths mingling together.
Pei Qing felt her heart pounding, and her bright almond-shaped eyes were full of mischievous wit.
Lu Yu was born into the Lu family of Fanyang. Although he was a son of a concubine, he was kind and generous to others and never made any improper advances towards women. Even after he came of age, he had no women around him, which shows that he was not a lecherous person.
After hearing about his taking a concubine, she specifically asked her mother to inquire about it, only to find out that Xie Rongyue was merely using the name to live in his mansion, and the two had no real marital relationship.
She had already reached marriageable age, and her mother wanted to marry her off to the young master of the Yang family of Hongnong. She disliked that playboy and had no other choice but to resort to this drastic measure.
Lu Yu is kind-hearted and will definitely take responsibility for her.
The thought flashed through her mind. She glanced at the two neatly dressed men, considered for a moment, and then slowly extended her slender fingers to untie his belt.
What catches the eye is his fair and firm chest muscles, not the kind of fair skin of a weak scholar, but the kind of fair skin of a nobleman, as flawless as white jade.
This was the first time she had ever seen a man's body, and she couldn't help but swallow curiously, reaching out her slender, green fingers to point at it.
It's rock hard.
Pei Qing was, after all, a lady from a respectable family, and this was the first time she had done something so outrageous. Her face immediately turned red.
She quickly turned her head away and covered her face.
Hearing a commotion from the person beside her, she was startled. Without thinking, she quickly took off her outer garment, lay down beside him, and nervously closed her eyes.
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In the west of the city, there is a magnificent private residence, with winding paths, carved railings, and jade steps.
In the inner courtyard pavilion, Xie Rongyue, dressed in a lake-colored satin dress, knelt on a soft carpet, her hands clinging to the man's legs, her alluring red lips emitting a painful whimper.
Wang Hezhan sat upright at the stone table, his hands tightly clasped in her silky black hair, his bloodshot eyes lowered as he looked at her.
The feng shui of Beidu is said to be beneficial to people. After not seeing her for several months, her cheeks had become rounder, her face was almond-shaped and her chin was peach-like. Her delicate eyelashes trembled slightly, and her pair of pink lips were swollen and red, which brought tears to her eyes.
He showed no pity, tightening his grip on her neck slightly as he closed his eyes.
The pavilion was completely silent. White birds flew overhead, and a cool breeze brushed against her bare skin. Xie Rongyue couldn't take it anymore. Hearing his heavy breathing, she cried and pounded his leg.
But his neck was held tightly, and he couldn't move at all.
In the silent garden, only the delicate sobs of young women could be heard.
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