Chapter 52 World Three (Three)
Wang's face was calm as she carefully looked at Baoshan's eyebrows and figure.
Beneath a pair of indigo brows, almond-shaped eyes trembled slightly, their gleaming with affection. Wang believed that the shape and gesture of these eyes conveyed a person's temperament. Peach blossom eyes were inherently charming and affectionate, while those with upturned, willow-shaped eyes were likely to indicate a cool temperament. Baoshan's almond-shaped eyes, while beautiful, lacked allure, revealing a delicate, pure, and innocent air.
Wang's gaze shifted downward, settling on Baoshan's waist. She had heard that Yangzhou City kept skinny horses, often for the amusement of the nobles, who considered a thin waist a beautiful sight. Seeing Baoshan today, she realized it was indeed true. Her waist was like a willow swaying in the wind, too slender to be grasped. Baoshan bowed briefly, and the lithe waist bent, jingling the pendants around it and inviting the urge to fondle it.
The maidservant beside Wang explained the situation in the mansion to Baoshan.
Their husband is the newly crowned top scholar, Xiao Yujing. He has only one wife, Wang, in his mansion, and he also has a concubine in the courtyard outside the mansion.
Wang bought the treasured fan so that she could use all means to keep Xiao Yujing's heart, and preferably give birth to a child, who would then be raised by Wang, thus fulfilling Wang's wish of having children around her.
When the maid mentioned the number one scholar, she paused for a moment, as if she was observing Baoshan. Seeing that Baoshan looked nervous and held her handkerchief tightly, the maid was very satisfied with her petty reaction.
——I am just a skinny horse from Yangzhou, even lower than their slave status. I should be grateful for the opportunity to be close to Mr. Xiao.
Wang said, "Don't worry about anything else, but remember, I bought you into the Xiao Mansion with only one request: you must bring my husband to your bed, no matter how cunning or persistent you are, and let him linger in the land of gentleness, forgetting that ignorant concubine."
Such a harsh tone was really inconsistent with Wang's dignified face. Baoshan was slightly shocked, thinking that the rift between Wang and her concubine's daughter was so deep.
Her obedient attitude made Wang very satisfied.
Wang knew in her heart that Madam Luo was extremely important to Xiao Yujing and was the person he held dear to his heart.
Wang frowned and glanced at the maid beside her, thinking secretly: If Xiao Yujing was so easily seduced by beauty, her act of sending the maid away would not have caused Xiao Yujing to be disgusted.
Wang's words were extremely harsh, intending to reprimand Baoshan, reminding her to remember her status and the rules, and to think about how to please Xiao Yujing.
She didn't think that a weak woman like Baoshan could win back Xiao Yujing's heart.
Not to mention one skinny horse from Yangzhou, even if there were ten of them, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to attract Xiao Yujing's attention.
"Xuezhi, go and take—"
Baoshan said softly, "Madam, please call me Baoshan."
Wang's eyes softened when she heard this: "Take the fan with you and wash up, then change your clothes."
Xuezhi led Baoshan towards the hot spring pool. Along the way, the two of them were silent.
Baoshan noticed that Xuezhi seemed somewhat dissatisfied with her, so she did not speak rashly to avoid being disliked.
When they arrived at the hot spring pool, Xuezhi left her change of clothes and said calmly, "Here are wooden combs and bronze mirrors for you to use for washing and dressing. You should remember the way I took you here."
As if oblivious to Baoshan's frown and troubled expression, Xuezhi continued, "Once you've familiarized yourself with the area, return the way you came. The Madam still needs my care, so I'll be leaving now."
Baoshan looked at Xuezhi's receding figure with a leisurely gaze.
She looked around the hot spring pool. There were three or four hot springs of different sizes, connected to each other by paths made of white jade.
Each hot spring pool is in the shape of a full moon and is surrounded by colorful pebbles.
Baoshan untied the belt around her waist, and the lilac-colored belt fluttered beside the hot spring pool.
With a flick of her jade fingers, she took off her skirt completely, revealing her skin as crystal clear as snow. The first snow of winter could only be compared to such smooth and tender skin.
Baoshan chose the largest hot spring, and her jade feet lightly touched the temperature of the hot spring water. Her small and cute feet gently stirred the water surface.
The temperature was just right, Baoshan took a step and soaked his body in the hot spring water.
The warm water covered her slender waist and heaving chest, and finally stopped on Baoshan's round shoulders.
After entering the hot spring water, Baoshan realized that it was running water. Not far away, there was a gurgling sound of water rolling.
The tense nerves gradually relaxed after soaking in the hot spring water.
Baoshan closed his eyes and thought of Xuezhi's refusal just now.
Wang needed her care, and this excuse was really perfunctory.
Not to mention the large number of servants around Wang, Shao Xuezhi is nothing.
Even though Xuezhi was a close friend of Wang, Wang had already asked Xuezhi to bring her here to wash and dress up, so it was certainly impossible for her to rush Xuezhi back.
Xuezhi was so anxious, maybe she was deliberately making things difficult for her.
Baoshan's thoughts shifted slightly as she pondered: This was only her first meeting with Xuezhi, and their exchange of no more than three sentences, so how could she possibly have caused dissatisfaction? Unless... it was Wang's instructions that had offended Xuezhi, the one about hooking up with Xiao Langjun, or the one about raising a son and daughter under Wang's name.
The clear spring water fell on Baoshan's jade arm, and the round water droplets flowed onto her exposed skin.
The hot spring pool is filled with hot steam, giving a feeling of being in a fairyland surrounded by clouds and mist.
Xiao Yujing entered the house. The servant wanted to report to Wang, after all, it was extremely rare for a young man to come here.
But just as the servant took a step, he was swept by Xiao Yujing's cold eyes, and his feet seemed to be nailed to the ground.
After Xiao Yujing left, the servant was still a little frightened. Everyone said that the top scholar was gentle and polite, and had the demeanor of a gentleman, but he felt that Xiao Yujing was difficult to approach, and even the smile on his face was a little cold.
Looking at Xiao Yujing's receding figure, the servant thought again and again in his heart, and finally made a conclusion.
The mansion still belonged to Xiao Yujing. If he reported to Wang, he might not get any reward and might even cause dissatisfaction from Xiao Langjun.
After weighing the pros and cons in this way, the servant thought that he had just taken a nap and had never seen Xiao Yujing enter the mansion.
It’s not that Xiao Yujing didn’t want to go back to the mansion, but as soon as he entered the mansion, it seemed as if millions of eyes were staring at him. Someone would report to Wang when he came back and where he went.
If it weren't for the forced marriage, Xiao Yujing and Wang would have been strangers. He didn't feel any disgust or aversion towards Wang, nor did he have any thoughts of treating her with respect. His only plan was to not interfere with each other.
The official's assignment required Xiao Yujing to visit the palace from time to time. The mansion was convenient for travel and saved a lot of effort, so Xiao Yujing naturally chose to live there.
Just thinking of Wang, Xiao Yujing couldn't help but frown, and he hadn't figured out how to start.
Stay in the house for the time being. If everything is calm, then everything is fine.
If troubles arise, Xiao Yujing will move out of the house. It doesn't matter if it takes a little more time and effort. The most important thing is peace and quiet.
Xiao Yujing drank some tea and waited for the ink on the memorial to dry, then called a servant.
"Hot spring pool, is anyone using it?"
When the servant remembered this, he had heard several maids say that Wang Shi wanted to pray to Buddha in peace and not disturb her with trivial matters, so he said firmly: "No one is available."
The only people who could use the hot spring pool in the mansion, besides Xiao Yujing, was Wang. Without Wang, the hot spring pool would naturally be unoccupied.
Xiao Yujing got up and went to the hot spring pool. He had been running around a lot when he was young and had caught a cold. The doctor advised him to soak in hot spring water more often to get rid of the coldness in his body.
That's why Xiao Yujing set aside a separate area for use as a hot spring pool when building the house.
He soaked in the hot spring pool many times, and the coldness in his body was relieved. The place was extremely secluded and undisturbed by others, making it the perfect place for quiet contemplation and purifying the mind.
The hot spring pool was filled with white mist. As soon as I stepped in, I felt the hot air on my face.
Xiao Yujing took off his black boots and walked barefoot on the white jade steps.
The white jade under your feet is slightly cool, which is more obvious in the steamy hot spring pool.
Xiao Yujing's expression remained the same as before. He took off his official uniform and folded the vermilion brocade robe neatly and put it aside.
After taking off her clothes, Xiao Yujing looked even more beautiful.
He was tall, with a strong waist and broad shoulders, and his chest was particularly white, as if it had merged with the layers of clouds.
Xiao Yujing stepped into the hot spring pool, and something unusually soft slid across his waist and abdomen. He looked sternly and reached out to pick up the lilac belt.
Women's things.
The warm spring water almost made Baoshan drowsy. She closed her eyes tightly, feeling the flowing water sliding over every inch of her skin.
There was a sound outside the door, and Baoshan immediately opened her eyes. She covered her chest and backed away.
Baoshan originally thought that Xuezhi had returned, but the footsteps she took on the white jade steps were powerful and did not sound like a woman's.
Baoshan's heart skipped a beat, thinking that some brave servant in the mansion had sneaked into the hot spring pool.
But the man stopped, and through the layers of fog, Baoshan could vaguely see that he was like a towering mountain, with a strong waist and abdomen, and his whole demeanor was not like that of a servant.
Apart from the servants, there was no one else in this house who could enter the hot spring pool so openly.
Apart from the Xiao Langjun mentioned by Wang, there is no one else.
After knowing that the other person was Xiao Yujing, Baoshan felt relieved and pretended not to notice anyone entering the hot spring pool and continued to take a nap.
"Who is here?"
The clear spring water flows between the rocks, making a tinkling sound that is probably this clear and cold.
Hearing the other party's voice, Bao Shan became more and more certain that he must be Xiao Yujing.
A cry of surprise was heard, followed by a soft, trembling voice.
"Who are you? Where did you come from, you playboy? How dare you come here?"
Although it was an accusatory voice, it was so gentle that even the anger seemed like a gentle act of coquettishness, making people not feel afraid.
Seeing no one responded, Bao Shan continued, "This... is a place that can only be visited with the permission of the Madam. You have made a grave mistake by barging in rashly.
If you leave quickly, I won't tell the lady and will forgive you this time."
Her soft and sweet words, when heard by Xiao Yujing, made him frown even more tightly - Madam? He thought it was some bold maid, but it turned out that Wang had promised her to come here.
Hearing Bao Shan's threat, Xiao Yujing sneered softly. What effect could such a threat have?
If he really was a playboy, he would not retreat after hearing these words. Instead, he would be distracted and continue to move forward.
Baoshan and Xiao Yujing were the only two people in the hot spring pool, and the chuckle was particularly clear. Baoshan's face flushed, and shame stained her cheeks: How could this scoundrel be so audacious, and even dared to sneer at her?
Since Baoshan did not break in for no reason and was following Wang's orders, Xiao Yujing naturally would not pursue the matter. He stood up to leave. As soon as he stood up straight, a handful of clear water was poured on his back, and drops of water rolled down along the contour of his back.
"Leave immediately!"
A cold look flashed in Xiao Yujing's eyes.
Baoshan didn't notice the danger coming at all. She was a weak person and couldn't say any threatening words, nor could she think of any powerful ways to torment others.
This person broke into the hot spring pool and sneered at her. She was embarrassed and angry for a moment, so she did this.
As soon as Baoshan splashed the water on Xiao Yujing, he felt regretful.
The gentle water town has cultivated her good temper, and she will feel uneasy if she does something slightly inappropriate.
She lowered her voice and said, "I didn't mean to do that. Please leave now."
There was a complex look in Xiao Yujing's eyes. Why was this woman so soft-tempered? It turned out that she regarded the splashing of water as a threat.
After splashing water on someone, he suddenly regretted it and apologized timidly.
Not hearing Xiao Yujing's voice, Baoshan tentatively walked towards him, to the bottom of the hot spring pool.
Although it was paved with white jade, it was inevitable that a few water plants would grow along the cracks.
Baoshan's feet were entangled by water plants, and he was caught off guard and stumbled forward.
She was only a few steps away from Xiao Yujing. If Xiao Yujing dodged, she would fall into the hot spring water, which was filled with mist.
If we cannot save it immediately and let the precious fan fall into the bottom of the spring, our life will be in danger.
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