Chapter 311: The Lady of the Marquisate vs. the Younger Prince 54
Liang Wanzhou was in a very good mood today after getting the official position. He didn't care about the jealousies among the concubines. They were just things for fun after all. The concubines' competition for favor made him, the marquis, seem particularly important.
Liang Wanzhou hugged Jasmine with his left hand and held Wan Niang with his right hand, and said with a smile: "Alright, alright! Stop making trouble, you are my dear. If you hurt your pretty face, I will be heartbroken. Be good, stop hitting me."
Wan Niang's eyes were red with jealousy flashing in them. She glared at Jasmine fiercely and said to the Marquis in a coquettish manner, "I don't care. Marquis, you clearly promised to go to my room tonight."
She kissed the Marquis on the lips, as if she wanted to pester him by all means.
Jasmine was not willing to be outdone, so she boldly put her hand on the Marquis. She thought that if Wan Niang could do something, she could do it too!
Liang Wanzhou enjoyed the blessing of having two wives, and wished he could favor both of them, but he did not have the energy to do so, so he had to give up.
Wan Niang has always been enthusiastic, while Jasmine is shy and timid. It is rare to see such true feelings expressed, so Liang Wanzhou naturally prefers Jasmine in his heart.
"Well, I stayed in Wan Niang's room yesterday, and today I should go to Jasmine's room. Wan Niang, be good and stop making trouble."
Liang Wanzhou hugged Jasmine and left. The jealousy and resentment on Wan Niang's face disappeared completely in an instant.
She wanted to sow discord between the Marquis and his wife and destroy the Marquis's mansion, so naturally she couldn't let the Marquis have any offspring. Now Jasmine was also giving the Marquis medicine, which was just what she wanted, and she could have a day of leisure.
Wan Niang watched the lady enter the east wing without changing her expression. Despite their noise, the lady said nothing and did not care at all about their means of competing for favor. It seemed as if she did not care about the life or death of the Marquis at all.
Wan Niang was shocked by this idea. If Madam really didn't care about the life or death of the Marquis, why did she seek a position for him? In the past, Madam was devoted to the Marquis, and she knew how to deal with Madam. Now, she couldn't understand Madam any more.
Shiqin reluctantly took the sable cloak and threw it on Wanniang, saying in a bad tone:
"Our Madam is kindhearted. She can't bear to see you naked in the cold winter. If you ask me, it's all your own fault. You had to lower yourself to seduce the Marquis."
"In the future, when Madam is no longer in the Marquis' Mansion, the Marquis' Mansion will have a new mistress. I don't know if she will be so lenient. You'd better take care of yourself!"
Wan Niang was stunned for a moment, then she felt a surge of ecstasy in her heart, and bowed to Shiqin and said, "I understand. Please, sister, thank the lady for me."
Shiqin snorted coldly, turned and left. Even if the lady didn't care, she still hated Wan Niang in her heart. However, the lady would leave the Marquis' Mansion sooner or later, and no matter how charming Wan Niang was, it had nothing to do with them.
Wan Niang returned to the house wrapped in a cloak. She had never worn such fine leather before. Even the one given by the Marquis was not as good as this.
She put away all the messy medicines, as she might not need them in the future. The incense in the room was also extinguished. Wan Niang opened the wooden window, and the fresh air with a hint of plum fragrance diluted the foul air in the room.
She looked at the gray sky. It had been snowing for so long, the dark clouds should disperse and perhaps the sun would come out tomorrow.
Judging from what Shiqin said, the lady is probably going to divorce the Marquis. The lady's seeking an official position for the Marquis may be the last time the Ji family helps the Marquis.
Once the two of them divorce, and the Marquis' Mansion and the Ji Family have completely cut off contact, will that mean she has completed her mission?
If she begged her master, could she leave the capital and live her own life without having to sell her body for a living?
After the longevity banquet comes New Year’s Eve.
The New Year's Eve at Xuanwu Marquis' Mansion was deserted. Apart from two red lanterns hanging at the door, there was no atmosphere of welcoming the New Year.
There are fewer and fewer people in the Marquis' Mansion. All the servants who can leave have left, and those who really can't leave are just idling away their time.
Housekeeper Wu's house was a mess. Liang Wanzhou was always fooling around, had five concubines, and frequented brothels, saying that he spent a lot of money on social occasions. In order to support her son's "career", Wu even took out the coffin, and the mansion became even poorer.
At the family dinner on New Year's Eve, Liang Wanzhou disliked the wine and meat and left in a hurry. Ji Yunhuan showed up and nodded perfunctorily at Wu.
"I am not feeling well. You ladies are here to serve the old lady. I will not stay any longer. Please do as you please."
Mrs. Wu was very angry, but she couldn't do anything about Ji Yunhuan.
Ever since she was scolded by her son last time, she became timid and no longer dared to throw a tantrum against Ji Yunhuan. Without that energy and spirit, she aged rapidly, becoming skinny and emaciated, as if she had aged twenty years.
As soon as Ji Yunhuan left the main hall, he got on the carriage and prepared to go to Penglai Restaurant.
Wan Niang arrived at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion like a wandering soul and stopped Ji Yunhuan's carriage.
After not seeing her for a few days, she seemed like a withered flower, the light in her eyes had all gone out, leaving only deep despair.
Shiqin had just helped the lady get into the car when she waved impatiently at Aunt Wan, "What are you doing here? Are you trying to find out where the lady is so you can tip off the old lady? The lady has treated you well, so you should have some conscience and be careful not to be struck by lightning!"
Wan Niang's face turned even paler. The Madam was indeed the kindest mistress. No matter how she made trouble in the past, the Madam never harmed her. Now she was even kinder to her and often rewarded her, but she wanted to harm the Madam.
Her heart felt like it was torn in two. She wanted to live, but she didn't want to harm her lady.
Ji Yunhuan lifted the door curtain, revealing a beautiful face. She was going to meet Jing Yu today, so she naturally dressed up extra beautifully.
"Aunt Wan, just speak frankly."
Wan Niang stared at Madam for a long while, bit her lip, and finally made up her mind to remind her: "Madam, you must be careful when you go out. Madam is close to the Third Prince, and there may be someone who wants to harm you. Miss Zhao is a lesson for you."
Ji Yunhuan didn't ask Aunt Wan how she knew about the palace affairs. She nodded at her and said, "I know. You can go back."
In her previous life, Aunt Wan had attacked her and falsely accused her of having an affair. She was lying in the same bed with another man, her clothes in disarray. Even if nothing had happened, she couldn't explain it clearly.
Liang Wanzhou used this as an excuse to become even more unwilling to touch her, and even said that not divorcing her was already a kindness, and she should be grateful.
After this incident, she was completely controlled by Liang Wanzhou and obeyed his orders, fearing that the matter would be exposed and bring shame to the Ji family.
Even though it was later confirmed that everything was Wan Niang's frame-up, she took this opportunity to drive Wan Niang out of the house, but she had lost herself in the day-to-day suppression and was always inferior to Liang Wanzhou.
Now she really had an affair, but so what? Liang Wanzhou had so many concubines, and she just let herself fall in love with Jing Yu.
Putting aside the principles of women's virtues and rules, when it comes to fairness, she is still at a disadvantage. Liang Wanzhou has so many women, but she only has Jing Yu.
Liang Yunye sat on the shaft of the cart and waved the whip in his hand, making a crisp sound.
"I will protect my sister, you bad woman, get away!"
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