Chapter 21 is full of people who judge by appearances.
Taozhi was surprised, delighted, and afraid all at the same time.
To her surprise, the prince suddenly asked her to serve him in bed; she was completely unprepared.
She was also pleased that the prince had asked her to serve him in bed.
The Prince of Jin's mansion has no heir yet. If she has the chance to conceive the prince's child, she can at least be promoted to the rank of concubine.
What she feared was that the princess would hold a grudge and take it out on her; how could a mere maid like her possibly be a match for her?
"The prince summoned you to his bedchamber, what are you still doing here?" Wen Jingsheng looked at her coldly, "Go and wash yourself clean and serve the prince well."
Taozhi bowed respectfully, then stood up and bowed backward until she reached the threshold before turning and walking out.
Wen Jingsheng stared at the blood-stained wounds on her back, a hint of disgust flashing in his eyes.
To have a recently injured maidservant serve you in bed?
This fetish is truly perverted.
Wen Jingsheng walked to the dressing table and sat down. Looking at her face in the mirror, she had a small face with very fair skin, the kind of skin that had been carefully nurtured in the inner chambers of a wealthy family.
But she has single eyelids!
She doesn't have a beautiful, pert nose, and her mouth is also unremarkable!
Wen Jingsheng grew increasingly angry as she looked at the jewelry, and swept it off the table.
The maids all knelt down: "Your Highness, please calm your anger!"
Wen Jingsheng gently closed her eyes, her brows furrowed with a fierce aura.
Besides praising a woman for her exceptional talent and beauty, people often use terms like "a lady from a prominent family" or "a girl from a modest family" to describe her. Wen Jingsheng always knew that she came from a high-ranking official's family and had a noble status. She was the daughter of an important minister, and there were very few women in the capital who could compare to her.
Below the princesses and noblewomen of the royal family, she was second to none.
But her face doesn't look like that of a lady from a respectable family at all.
The words she heard most often since childhood were cute and smart. If she encountered a princess with whom she did not get along, she would often mock her as a girl from a humble family.
The term "peerless beauty" will never apply to her.
That's why the man she liked never even glanced at her, and instead married that beautiful but utterly incompetent fool.
Men really are all superficial people who judge others by their appearance.
If it weren't for her status as the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family, Prince Jin would probably have wanted to marry Chu Yunjin, who has already become a laughing stock.
That's ridiculous.
Wen Jingsheng took a deep breath, wishing she could scratch Chu Yunjin's alluring face.
Her voice quickly regained its composure: "Prepare a presentable gift for me. I will visit the Princess Consort of Yan at the Prince of Yan's residence first thing tomorrow morning."
"yes."
Taozhi had just been beaten, and her body was in great pain.
But for a mere maid like her to have the opportunity to gain the prince's favor was a godsend, and this injury was nothing at all.
The whipping had only caused her buttocks to break and bleed. After being soaked in water, more blood seeped out, and the pain made Taozhi's face turn even paler.
She dared not apply the medicine, fearing that the smell would displease the Prince of Jin. She could only endure the pain, wearing only a loose inner garment and a loose outer robe before going to the Prince's courtyard.
The Prince of Jin was already waiting inside the house.
As Taozhi stepped across the threshold, she saw Prince Jin leaning against the couch reading a book. Her originally pale face flushed slightly, and her eyes were lowered, yet she couldn't help but steal glances at him.
Even setting aside his status, just based on Prince Jin's appearance and his gentle and refined demeanor, many beautiful maids in the manor would be willing to serve him in bed.
Peach branches are no exception.
Moreover, with the Prince of Jin's noble status, a single night of his favor might elevate one's status to that of a phoenix, granting endless riches and honor...
"Didn't I tell you to lie down on the bed?" Prince Jin noticed her audacious gaze but didn't take it to heart. He simply ordered, "Take off your clothes, don't leave a single piece behind."
"Yes." Tao Zhi's cheeks flushed, and she stammered, bowing her head. "This servant...this servant has injuries, and I fear they might offend Your Highness's eyes..."
The Prince of Jin put down his book, slowly got up, and walked to her.
Taozhi knelt down with a thud.
The Prince of Jin reached out and lifted her chin, meeting her beautiful yet frightened eyes.
The King of Jin disliked ugly women.
Apart from the princess, whose appearance was somewhat ordinary, the concubines and the two maids in the prince's mansion were all very beautiful. Even the maids who served people were extremely good-looking, with Taozhi being the best among them.
However, his face has indeed become a little rougher recently.
The Prince of Jin hadn't touched her before, but instead kept her by Chu Yunjin's side, thinking that if there was an opportunity, he could make her one of the Prince of Yan's people, so that she could remain hidden in the Prince of Yan's mansion.
But after two years, she not only failed to win the heart of the Prince of Yan, but was also punished by being sent to the servants' quarters, which greatly disappointed the Prince of Jin.
His gaze darkened slightly, and his eyes slowly moved downwards, landing on her exquisite figure beneath her outer robe. His right hand brazenly slipped inside her bodice, causing Taozhi to tremble.
Unfortunately, the Prince of Jin did not have the habit of undressing his maids.
He coldly commanded, "Take off your clothes."
Tao Zhi obeyed the order, trembling as she raised her hands to remove the jade pendant from the Prince of Jin's waist, and then untied his belt.
"Chu Yunjin ruined my plans yesterday," Prince Jin said in a somber voice. "Do you know why?"
Tao Zhi's hands trembled: "This servant...this servant is also puzzled..."
Who did she see yesterday?
Taozhi thought for a moment: "Ever since I was sent to the servants' quarters, I haven't been able to get close to Shuangxue Courtyard."
"Useless trash." Prince Jin's voice suddenly turned cold. He lifted her up and threw her onto the bed. "A fool like you, who has beauty but no brains, is only fit to warm my bed."
Just like that idiot Chu Yunjin, they're both just good for warming the bed.
He appeared refined and gentle, but his actions were extremely rough. Tao Zhi was already injured, and when he threw her like that, her wounds hit the bed board, causing her to scream in pain: "Ah!"
"What are you calling out?" The Prince of Jin rolled over and pressed down on top of him. "Shut your mouth."
Peach was so terrified that her face turned deathly pale. She could only grit her teeth, endure the pain, and close her eyes, letting the storm of emotions sweep over her.
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