Chapter 152: World 6 (Extra) Parallel World of Ehuang and Nvying
In the streets and alleys, people like to talk about romantic anecdotes in their spare time.
The Qin family's legitimate daughter was both beautiful and virtuous, and her betrothed was also from the Shen family, a family of comparable status. This well-matched marriage had everyone talking about it, not the impending marriage of Qin Fu and Shen Yiting, but the fact that Qin Fu was bringing her younger sister along with her to marry into the Shen family.
Bao Shan, the concubine daughter of the Qin family, was not well-known in the city. But a few days ago, she was spotted in a Buddhist temple, disheveled and flushed, causing an uproar. Regardless of whether Bao Shan had truly lost her innocence, being seen in such an unseemly state had ultimately ruined her reputation.
"The second young lady of the Qin family must still be innocent. Otherwise, according to the status of the Shen family, even if they wanted to take a concubine, they would not take a woman who had lost her innocence."
Someone who knew the inside story smiled and said meaningfully, "How do you know that Mr. Shen was willing to take you as a concubine?"
Shen Yiting was indeed reluctant.
That day, Shen Yiting was among those who were worshipping Buddha. When the door of the house opened, Shen Yiting caught a glimpse of the dazzling skin exposed.
His eyes suddenly darkened, and he withdrew his gaze and stopped looking.
However, Shen Yiting was a traditional and conservative person who believed that it was normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. However, whether marrying a wife or taking a concubine, he should look for a daughter from a good family.
Shen Yiting was unwilling to delve into what had happened to Baoshan. He wondered whether Baoshan was caught by chance because the two were in love, or whether he was framed by someone and his reputation was ruined innocently.
Shen Yiting was unwilling to let such a woman enter the Shen family's mansion.
However, Qin Fu, who was always dignified and prudent, made such a request rashly when the two families were discussing the marriage.
The old lady of the Shen family was extremely happy with Qin Fu and thought that Qin Fu was the most ideal granddaughter-in-law in her heart.
And to be honest, the request Qin Fu put forward was not excessive.
Qin Fu did not ask Shen Yiting to be single for the rest of his life and never take a concubine, but only to bring his concubine's sister into the house.
Under the pressure of filial piety, Shen Yiting could only bow his head and reluctantly allow the treasure fan to enter the door.
However, Shen Yiting had his own plans. After taking Bao Shan as his concubine, he treated her as a decoration, placed her in the backyard, and let her fend for herself.
Qin Mansion.
Ever since the incident at the nunnery, Baoshan, who was already weak in character, became even more reluctant to go out.
Qin Fu's face was stern as she ordered the maid to open Bao Shan's room door. Seeing that it was Qin Fu, Bao Shan gently stood up. Bao Shan was a slender woman, and because of the rumors, she had lost her appetite and looked even more haggard.
Qin Fu glanced at Bao Shan's eyes, which were as red and swollen as apricot kernels, with a hint of contempt and blame in her tone.
"You're so useless! It's not like your innocence has really been ruined, so why are you crying all day long?"
Bao Shan's body trembled slightly, and she recalled the scene at that time in her mind, with a look of fear on her face: "If it weren't for my elder sister coming in time, that lecher..."
Qin Fu couldn't bear to see Bao Shan crying like this. She was going to marry Shen Yting soon. After careful consideration, she decided that Bao Shan should marry with her to help her win Shen Yting's heart.
Bao Shan nodded, but her voice was full of worry: "But Mr. Shen doesn't like me, I'm afraid it will cause trouble for my elder sister..."
Baoshan also heard that Shen Yiting deliberately refused to let Baoshan be his concubine.
Qin Fu was not worried, because Bao Shan was so weak and pitiful, and she had made a deliberate plan.
Even if Chen Yitinglang had a heart of iron, he would be moved.
A man's disgust and his love are always the same and do not last long.
Qin Fu carefully instructed Bao Shan not to cry anymore. Even if she wanted to cry, she should shed tears in front of Shen Yiting.
Baoshan's eyes were red as she responded softly.
When Qin Fu left, the sorrow on Bao Shan's face completely disappeared. That day in the nunnery, she had been careless. Miss Yin had somehow learned that she and Xie Guan had once had some feelings for each other, and she was so cruel that she wanted to destroy her.
To this end, Miss Yin even spent a lot of effort to bribe the maid beside Qin Fu and lead the treasure fan into the house where the incense was burning.
There was a violent man waiting in the room, and during the tug of war, he tore Baoshan's dress.
If Bao Shan hadn't carefully instructed her personal maid to go and look for Qin Fu immediately if she noticed anything unusual, she would have arrived just in time to prevent the villain from succeeding. However, Miss Yin, who arrived with a large group of people, still saw Bao Shan's embarrassment.
People are often harsh on women. In this situation, no one would believe her innocence, no matter how Baoshan tried to explain herself.
Baoshan knew that she had no hope of marrying into a wealthy family, so she could only plan the best path for her current self.
Because his reputation was ruined, Baoshan looked sad.
But Baoshan would not destroy her body and become pale and thin because of this, as it would only make Qin Fu dislike her and completely abandon her.
During these days, Bao Shan showed more and more dependence and gratitude towards Qin Fu, which made Qin Fu firm in her original intention to marry Bao Shan into the Shen family.
After all, such a helpless precious fan, in its intact appearance, can only rely on Qin Fu for survival. How can one not feel at ease?
Now that Baoshan had a way out, she began to think about Miss Yin, who had caused her current situation. Baoshan knew that now was not the right time. If Baoshan acted like a resentful woman, chasing after Xie Guan and accusing Miss Yin of being cruel and ruthless and framing her, she would be in trouble.
Even if Xie Guan trusted Bao Shan, he could not marry her under the current circumstances. Furthermore, the rest of the Xie family would not allow Xie Guan to break off the engagement just to vent his anger on his former lover.
Bao Shan could only calm down and plan secretly, waiting for the right time to return all the humiliation of today to Miss Yin.
On the day of the wedding, Shen Yiting looked indifferent, not showing any excessive joy.
The red candles in the bridal chamber went out, Shen Yiting and Qin Fu both went to bed, and everything seemed as dull as water.
Shen Yiting and Qin Fu treated each other with respect and spent three months together.
During this period, the precious fan was left neglected in a side courtyard, as if it had been forgotten.
But Baoshan still stayed quietly in the courtyard, embroidering and sewing clothes, and occasionally gave the embroidered handkerchiefs and sachets to Qin Fu.
After the doctor took Qin Fu's pulse, he stroked his long beard, shook his head and sighed, "Madam, you still have a lot of time to live. There's no need to worry so much about having children."
Qin Fu frowned and said coldly, "So you haven't found any signs of pregnancy yet?"
After dismissing the doctor, Qin Fu gently rubbed her brows. Seeing this, the maid hurriedly comforted her, "Master and Miss are so loving, they will have children sooner or later."
Qin Fu sneered: "Love?"
They just treat each other with respect, which is not affection at all.
Qin Fu only realized the dangers of the Shen family's backyard after marrying into it. She also knew the Shen family's parents and the old lady who was very satisfied with her before she got married.
Every time Qin Fu paid her respects and offered her tea, he was urging her to conceive a child as soon as possible.
Especially Shen's mother, who had been married for only more than three months, proposed to give the maidservant around her to Shen Yiting on the pretext of considering her offspring.
Qin Fu sneered in her heart. Even if she got pregnant after one month of marriage, Shen's mother would find other excuses to give Shen Yiting a concubine.
Qin Fu naturally would not refuse the concern of her elders. She chose Liang Shi and appointed the maid given by Shen's mother as her concubine.
Qin Fu held the newly made brocade handkerchief in her hand, her brows relaxed, and she thought to herself: No matter how many concubines Mother Shen gave her, she would accept them all.
But whether or not one can gain Shen Yiting's favor depends on one's own ability.
Bao Shan blushed upon learning of Qin Fu's plan. Qin Fu, with her stubborn personality, wouldn't tolerate Bao Shan's refusal. She arranged everything—washing, dressing, and changing clothes.
Even the perfume applied on Baoshan was carefully selected by Qin Fu.
There is a faint scent of ink, which is what Shen Yiting likes most.
When the treasure fan fell into Shen Yiting's arms, Shen Yiting only felt the soft skin under his palm, which made him feel a little dazed.
Bao Shan stood firm and timidly stepped out of Shen Yiting's arms.
Shen Yiting asked: "Which one are you?"
Baoshan did not answer. The maid behind her explained, "This is Madam's half-sister, and also your lover's concubine."
Shen Yiting frowned, it turned out to be the woman in the nunnery.
He originally thought that she must be a woman who was dressed up in a flashy way and behaved in a dissolute manner, but he never expected that... she was so pitiful.
Qin Fu's meaning was very clear, that is, to give the treasure fan to Shen Yiting.
Although he realized that Bao Shan was not a fickle woman, Shen Yiting had no intention of moving on Bao Shan.
However, just as Shen Yiting said the words of refusal, he saw the weak and pitiful Baoshan in front of him, with a red nose and tearful eyes, looking so pitiful.
Shen Yiting was puzzled: “Why are you crying?”
Seeing this, the maid left tactfully.
Baoshan opened her soft lips slightly, like a thin blade of grass, and shook her head gently: "No... cry..."
There was a cry in her voice, but she still said no.
Shen Yiting's brows furrowed, and he extended his palm, lifting Baoshan's chin. Her beautiful eyes shone with a shimmering ripple. As if startled by Shen Yiting's sudden action, Baoshan's crow-feather eyelashes trembled slightly, and tears rolled down, landing on Shen Yiting's wrist.
Her skin was even brighter than the moonlight. Such a beauty, looking at him with tearful eyes, was a sight no man could resist.
Perhaps it was because the night was gentle, Shen Yiting leaned over as if by a ghost and sucked away the tears from her jade-like cheeks.
The tears had been wiped away, and Shen Yiting should have stopped.
But he couldn't control himself, his lips moved down and sucked the cherry red lips.
Baoshan stood there meekly, letting Shen Yiting do whatever he wanted without any resistance.
This weak attitude made the malice in Shen Yiting's heart grow wildly. He changed his usual reserved and calm demeanor and acted rashly, like an inexperienced young man.
Shen Yiting picked up the precious fan horizontally and placed it on the couch.
Baoshan softly explained that the incident at the nunnery was a frame-up... Candlelight flickered, shadows intertwined. The gauze curtains were drawn, obscuring the beautiful spring scenery. Shen Yiting, who had taken over Baoshan's body, had long known Baoshan's innocence.
Shen Yiting felt regretful and thought that he should not have left that day. Instead, he should have taken the initiative to step forward, protect the treasure fan in his arms, and shield her from the gossip of others.
Shen Yiting never thought that he would be so ridiculous.
But looking at the crimson treasure fan on the soft couch, Shen Yiting felt that it was only natural to be ridiculous.
After that, Shen Yiting often spent time with Baoshan. He felt sorry for Baoshan's fragility and would give her all the new toys he got.
When Shen Yiting learned that Baoshan was being bullied, he would be furious and severely punish the servant.
The longer he spent with Baoshan, the more Shen Yiting felt that he was too foolish to be deceived by rumors and empty talk.
Shen Yiting loves the precious fan to the point of obsession.
Even though Baoshan was ill and unable to have sex with him, Shen Yiting did not care. He held Baoshan in his arms and warmed Baoshan's abdomen with his warm palms.
However, Shen Yiting was still upset about the matter of the nunnery.
He knew that Baoshan was gentle and weak, but when Baoshan was bullied, it was a sign of his incompetence.
Shen Yiting re-investigated the nunnery and learned that the person behind the incident was Yin, the mistress of the Xie family.
Shen Yiting made the truth public, and after several months, the treasure fan was returned and cleared of all charges.
As for Yin, she was criticized for being framed by the nunnery. People said that the mistress of the Xie family was cruel and ruthless, and her actions were vicious and intimidating.
Upon learning of this, the ladies who had been close to Yin also distanced themselves from her. Xie Guan, who controlled the Xie family, was furious. A servant even heard Xie Guan call Yin a "vicious woman." Soon after, news spread that Xie Guan had divorced his wife. Yin had no choice but to return home, but her family refused to let her in. They said the younger generation still needed their care, and instead advised her to retreat to a nunnery for rest.
Shen Yiting hadn't told Baoshan about Yin's fate. But when Baoshan learned that her innocence had been proven, she put her arm around Shen Yiting's neck, thanked him softly, and even took the initiative, which was commendable.
Qin Fu was particularly proficient in matters concerning the harem. Mother Shen's original plan was to make Qin Fu suffer and then take back the power.
But Qin Fu's management was so flawless that Shen's mother had no excuse. Shen's mother could only embarrass Qin Fu in other ways.
"Yiting is your husband, and having children is your most important matter.
If you want to manage the harem, divide Yiting among the other concubines."
Qin Fu took a sip of tea, her brows and eyes calm, "Mother is right. The maids that mother rewarded, the actors that she redeemed, and the daughters-in-law all obeyed mother's orders. She placed them well in the backyard and gave them careful instructions to serve their husbands well."
Mother Shen frowned, "That being said. But your concubine's sister has been occupying Yi Ting all day long. How can other concubines get close to Yi Ting?"
Shen's mother gave the maid beside her to Shen Yiting, and that night, Shen Yiting was snatched away by Baoshan.
From then on, there were revelries every night, and no other concubines had the chance to get close to him.
No matter how Shen's mother tried to push people next to Shen Yiting, Shen Yiting didn't touch them, so what was the point of pushing people next to him?
Qin Fu looked embarrassed: "My husband doesn't touch them, so naturally they are useless. Do you want my daughter-in-law to tie my husband to their bed?"
Mother Shen was furious: "Can't you discipline your concubine sister properly and divide Yiting among the other concubines?"
Qin Fu stood up, her tone full of embarrassment: "Mother, you know that my husband dotes on the fan so much that he even wants to carry it with him when he goes out. Even I, the legal wife, cannot touch the fan. Mother, please don't make things difficult for your daughter-in-law. If you think that the fan is getting too proud of her favor, just call her over and give her a good scolding."
Mother Shen looked embarrassed. Bao Shan was currently pregnant. If she could scold her, why did she remind Qin Fu? Mother Shen said no more and waved her hand to let Qin Fu leave.
Qin Fu came to Bao Shan's room. Bao Shan was about to stand up and salute, but Qin Fu gently stroked her shoulder and asked her to sit down.
Qin Fu glanced at Bao Shan's belly and asked, "How is it?"
Bao Shan said softly, "The child is very well behaved and doesn't make trouble on weekdays... Eldest sister..."
Qin Fu couldn't bear to see Bao Shan's timid look, so she frowned and asked, "What's the matter? Are those unfavored concubines bothering you again?"
Bao Shan shook her head. There were people in the backyard who wanted to bully her, and some even had malicious intentions and wanted to frame her.
However, after being disciplined by Shen Yiting and Qin Fu, those people became much more obedient and no longer dared to cause trouble.
Bao Shan's delicate, soft eyelashes trembled slightly: "If it wasn't the eldest son, would the eldest sister be angry?"
Qin Fu always wanted a eldest son so that he could be named after her.
But whether the fetus is a boy or a girl is not something that Baoshan can control.
In order to prevent her future daughter from being disliked by Qin Fu, Bao Shan had to show weakness first and get Qin Fu's promise.
Sure enough, Qin Fu said softly: “Since Shen Yiting loves you so much, there will always be a little Langjun.”
The precious fan gently stroked her abdomen, her heart calmed down, and she responded softly.
Shen Yiting learned that Qin Fu had been there and asked her what she had said.
Bao Shan gently nestled in Shen Yiting's arms and whispered, "Eldest sister told me to rest assured and take care of the baby."
Shen Yiting kissed Baoshan's hair gently, and said in a gentle voice: "Then you must be obedient."
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