Chapter 140 World 6 (12)
In the boudoir, the precious fan was fanning its pearl strings when the maidservant waiting outside the door called out, "Madam, how are you?"
Madam Qin opened the curtains and walked into the room. Bao Shan put down the pearl necklace in her hand, stood up gracefully, and said softly, "Mother."
Seeing Bao Shan's well-behaved appearance, Madam Qin nodded in satisfaction. Madam Qin single-handedly controlled the Qin Mansion's harem, and naturally, she had devoted all her care to her own daughter, Qin Fu, raising her to such a dignified and admired figure. While Madam Qin didn't intentionally treat the other concubines harshly, she wouldn't speak up if the servants tried to embarrass them. Bao Shan, despite her gentle nature, followed Qin Fu's orders and enjoyed her protection, leading a comfortable life in the mansion.
Others only thought that Qin Fu was dignified and serious, but Madam Qin knew that Qin Fu's character was gentle on the outside but strong on the inside. The fact that the treasure fan was favored by Qin Fu showed that she had put in a lot of effort. She only hoped that Qin Fu's character would be as gentle and well-behaved as her appearance.
Mrs. Qin's expression eased slightly, and she reached out to pick up the newly made bead string. It was neatly made, just like a precious fan. She acted in accordance with the rules and never caused trouble.
Madam Qin glanced at Bao Shan's smooth and delicate face and said softly, "The sun is shining brightly outside. We should go out for a walk more often."
Baoshan lowered his head and said softly, "Yes."
Seeing that Baoshan's face didn't show any joy and she didn't say anything, it was because of Qin Fu's request that she needed to stay in the mansion obediently and couldn't go out at will. Madam Qin finally withdrew her scrutinizing look and told her purpose.
"Your elder sister is going to marry into the Duke's Mansion, and she will be responsible for all matters in the mansion.
Your elder sister treats you so well, you must help her share the burden after you enter the mansion."
This was said in a subtle way, but the deep meaning was clear. With her delicate figure, how could Bao Shan be of any help to Qin Fu? She could only share some of the burden on the bed.
Baoshan nodded hesitantly.
Madam Qin continued, "Tomorrow we will have the ceremony of seeing each other. If you want to go with Fu'er, don't dress so simply.
I'll send my maid to bring some jewelry. Pick out a few and dress up nicely. Don't make a fool of yourself by letting the people in the Duke's Mansion see you."
Baoshan lowered her head even more and said timidly, "It's all up to Mother."
Mrs. Qin left with satisfaction.
Not long after, the maid who served Madam Qin came with a dressing box for Baoshan to choose from.
Looking at the dazzling array of jewels in the box, Bao Shan's face showed a bit of embarrassment. After a long time, she finally selected two extremely elegant pieces of jewelry. The maid laughed out loud and said, "The girl has a sharp eye. She picked out the two most precious ones at once.
These two pieces of jewelry may look ordinary, but the jade materials used are actually extremely precious.”
Bao Shan's palm trembled, and he said weakly: "I don't know these..."
As she said this, she was about to put the two pieces of jewelry back into the dressing box.
The maidservant was quick to close the box, a faint smile on her face: "Since this jewelry belongs to the young lady, there is no reason to return it."
When the maid reported to Mrs. Qin, she described the scene vividly.
The two most precious pieces of jewelry were picked out, but Mrs. Qin did not feel sad. Instead, she was in a good mood.
Although the jewelry was precious, it looked too plain. Considering Mrs. Qin's age, she would need to wear some jade and agate to match her status.
As for Qin Fu, she has never liked light and elegant clothing.
It would be better to give the jewelry to a precious fan than to put it in a dressing box.
At the same time, Madam Qin sent her personal maid over to see Bao Shan's expression when she was choosing jewelry.
If someone likes beautiful treasures, it is obvious that he has ambitions. Even if he enters the Duke's Mansion, he may escape their control.
But from what the maid said, Baoshan looked frightened and cowardly from beginning to end.
Mrs. Qin finally calmed down.
On the day of the visit, the maid, under Madam Qin's order, combed Baoshan's hair into a bun, which was fashionable in the city.
Her long, flowing black hair was pulled up, and the soft strands of hair covered her forehead softly, leaving enough space to reveal her crimson flower ornaments.
A silk flower was pinned in her bun.
The new jewelry that Baoshan had picked out was also worn by the maid in her hair and on her earlobes.
After Baoshan finished dressing up, she found Qin Fu standing outside the door, looking her up and down.
Qin Fu looks dignified and virtuous, and exudes gentleness and generosity everywhere.
Bao Shan looked at herself in the diamond-shaped mirror, full of beautiful colors, and thought to herself: "Everyone says that you should marry a virtuous wife and a beautiful concubine." The relationship between Qin Fu and her was indeed true.
Bao Shan stood up and walked towards Qin Fu. She consciously stood half a step behind Qin Fu and called out flatteringly, "Elder Sister."
Qin Fu frowned slightly, not looking at Bao Shan, but at the maid who was dressing Bao Shan. Her voice was cold: "Who told you to dress like this?"
The maid froze and said respectfully, "I am following Madam's orders."
Bao Shan looked nervous and asked timidly, "But what's wrong?"
Qin Fu's face was as cold as frost: "I am taking you to see him, not sending you to Master Lu's bed."
The maid dressed up Baoshan in such a way that not only Lu Wenhe but even a sage who had let go of worldly ties would be tempted by it.
The precious fan, from head to toe, undoubtedly blatantly bore the word "seduction." If she entered the Duke's mansion wearing this dress, Lu Wenhe would likely be on his bed within an incense stick of time, taking the precious fan with him and engaging in sexual activity.
Hearing this, Bao Shan's face turned pale, and he clutched Qin Fu's sleeve with trembling hands. He asked helplessly, "Eldest sister, what should I do?"
The maid knelt on the ground and said with a stiff upper lip, "Miss, it's getting late. If we go late, I'm afraid the people in the Duke's Mansion will think that the people in the Qin Mansion are unruly."
Qin Fu glanced at the maid lightly, and the maid immediately fell silent.
Qin Fu couldn't help but guess that this was all arranged by her mother, Madam Qin, to ensure she had no chance of error. She'd use the fan's beauty to lure Lu Wenhe into a relationship, thus securing their marriage. Qin Fu secretly thought Madam Qin was foolish, using beauty as bait. If Lu Wenhe was the type to take and leave, wouldn't the Qin family have lost both the fan and their troops?
Qin Fu moved her fingers slightly, pointed at a dress, and said coldly: "Take that dress into the carriage."
Baoshan followed Qin Fu closely and got into the carriage.
While the carriage was moving, Baoshan took off her dress and put on the one Qin Fu had chosen.
The waiting servant, with a respectful attitude and a deep bow, led Qin Fu and Bao Shan inside.
This is the guest room, with two layers of compartments, separated by a thin carved wooden door.
Qin Fu and Bao Shan were led to the outer room. A round table was filled with delicious dishes. One of the cups was half full of wine. Seeing this, Qin Fu realized that Lu Wenhe had been there, so she looked at the servant.
The servant smiled and said, "The prince arrived a long time ago, but he was out when you two arrived.
It seems that the prince and the two Miss Qin are indeed destined to be together."
This young man is very eloquent and can even say that a chance miss is fate.
Qin Fu and Bao Shan sat down, and a moment later, Lu Wenhe pushed the door open and walked in. He looked a little different today than usual. But if Bao Shan were to explain in detail what the difference was, she couldn't articulate it. She just felt that Lu Wenhe's figure was more handsome than usual.
Unlike the hypocrite he acted in front of the treasure fan, in Qin Fu's eyes, Lu Wenhe was the elegant and noble young man that people talked about. He knew the rules and knew the limits, but his attitude was a little indifferent.
Qin Fu was also very good at socializing, so the conversation between the two was not cold at all.
Bao Shan is well aware of her status. She is just a foil for Qin Fu to marry into the Duke's Mansion.
And the current situation is actually the most favorable for her.
After all, her innocence was taken away by Lu Wenhe, and there are some risks in marrying anyone else.
Only by marrying Lu Wenhe can she conceal some of the truth and not have to live in fear from now on.
But if Bao Shan was really a law-abiding person, she would not have bothered to seduce Xie Guan and use tricks to get close to Lu Wenhe.
Baoshan lowered his eyes, the dishes in front of him were reflected in his clear eyes, but his mind was full of thoughts.
She stretched out her arm, and the warm, clear wine glass fell to the ground.
Baoshan's cheeks flushed and she hurriedly bent down to pick up the wine glass.
The white porcelain wine cup didn't roll very far, and just stopped not far from the precious fan and embroidered shoes.
But Baoshan did not pick it up immediately. She frowned slightly, as if she was troubled by the wine cup rolling away.
Baoshan bent her body even deeper, and her slender waist twisted gently, revealing herself in front of Lu Wenhe in a dignified manner.
Lu Wenhe answered Qin Fu's words, but his dark eyes were fixed on the slender and soft waist.
No one will notice what's happening under the table.
Bao Shan leaned forward, stretched out his hand, and searched for the cup. A gurgling sound was heard, and the white porcelain cup did not fall into Bao Shan's hand, but instead moved further away.
Baoshan's soft hands reached forward helplessly, trying to retrieve the wine glass.
It was just because her vision was blocked that she failed to retrieve the cup as she wished, but instead bumped into a pair of soap boots -
Completely different from women's embroidered shoes, these soap boots bring a sense of coolness.
Lu Wenhe seemed to sense something, a look of forbearance flashing across his face. He stretched out his long legs slightly, pressing the delicate hand of the treasured fan. Lu Wenhe's expression remained calm, and no one could have imagined that he would reach under the table and then clasp the delicate hand of the treasured fan tightly.
The soft palm trembled slightly, and one could imagine Bao Shan's panic.
Qin Fu could clearly sense Lu Wenhe's cheerful expression. However, their conversation just now was ordinary and nothing special.
It was not until the time was gradually elapsed and Lu Wenhe let go of her hand because he felt that if he stayed under the table, it would probably arouse Qin Fu's suspicion and confusion, so he did so.
Baoshan emerged from under the table, her face flushed with heat.
But Lu Wenhe stretched out his arm and handed the wine cup to Baoshan.
Lu Wenhe raised his eyebrows slightly, and his black pupils were full of deep meaning.
Baoshan didn't dare to look closely, and hurriedly put the wine cup back into his palm.
The white porcelain wine glass, which should have been cool, brought warmth to the palm of my hand.
Mixed with Lu Wenhe's scent and a faint fragrance of powder.
It was impossible to tell whether the scent of cosmetics came from the precious fan or was left on her palm because Lu Wenhe had held her hand for so long.
The peach blossom wine in the shop was mellow, sweet, and delicious. Qin Fu, a good drinker, drank a few more cups. Qin Fu passed the peach blossom wine to Bao Shan, who drank it meekly, and her cheeks immediately turned a peach-like pink.
Although the peach blossom wine was not intoxicating, Baoshan felt confused and his feet were light-headed.
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