Everyone dispersed, leaving only Luo Qi still in place, not knowing where to go!
She had originally wanted to help out of good intentions, but now she looked like the culprit who destroyed this marriage.
"Qi 'er." If Juanjuan hadn't called her, Luo Qi would have stood there in a daze until it was dark." Young Mistress has something to discuss with you. Come with me to the villa!"”
"Young Madam, are you going to scold me?" Luo Qi asked worriedly.
"No, why would she scold you?”
"Isn't she blaming me for snatching the young master away?”
"Shh, don't say it here. Be careful not to be heard.”Juan Juan held Luo Qi's cold hand and said gently,"
"Come with me, we have a lot to talk about!”
Luo Qi was brought to the villa. Waiting inside was Fang Xuefei, who was in tears.
"Miss." Luo Qi called out timidly.
Fang Xuefei raised her head slowly. Other than sadness, there was also an apologetic look in her eyes. Juanjuan pulled Luo Qi to her side and pouted at her. Fang Xuefei held Luo Qi's hand as if they had agreed previously.
"I'm sorry." Fang Xuefei apologized to Luo Qi." Everything started because of me. You tried so hard to help me, but I was jealous of you and made things difficult for you. All of this is because I love Jun Yan too much, so I'm acting so abnormally.”As Fang Xuefei spoke, she could not help but cry in Luo Qi's arms. She kept blaming herself for being selfish and wrong.
Hugging Miss's thin shoulders, Luo Qi couldn't help but sob sadly. She knew that Miss was not acting abnormally. This was a normal reaction that every woman would have!
"Will you forgive me?" Fang Xuefei asked.
"There's nothing to forgive.”Luo Qi said softly. Take it as the price she had to pay for deceiving the young master!
"Qi 'er." Fang Xuefei's cherry lips parted, and she looked calm and collected." I'll be counting on you tonight."”
"Huh?" Luo Qi's train of thought was cut off and she was completely unable to react.
Fang Xuefei repeated it again, and her expression became a little embarrassed." I still have to ask you and Junyan for help tonight…"
The atmosphere was still as cold as ice. Luo Qi suppressed the sadness that rose in her heart and said to Fang Xuefei,"
"I know. However, Miss, there are some things between husband and wife that cannot be replaced. It would be better for Miss to come personally.”
Fang Xuefei knew this, but she just couldn't do it! Just now, Juan Juan had analyzed this layer of interests to her, which was why she had no choice but to lower her head to Luo Qi so quickly.
Fang Xuefei forced a bitter smile and whispered,""I know you don't like this job.”
Luo Qi lowered her head, her heart secretly churning.
She was embarrassed by the feeling of being sneaky and not being able to show her true face. However, she liked being with the Young Master very much, and she liked it very much…Suddenly realizing the hidden feelings she had for the Young Master, Luo Qi's neck drooped lower and lower, not daring to look at Fang Xuefei at all!
Fang Xuefei deliberately ignored Luo Qi's unusual appearance and said to herself,""You don't have to persuade me anymore. I know all the principles. I will also work hard. One day, I will definitely overcome the fear in my heart and be a real husband and wife with Jun Yan.”She had already made plans regarding this matter. She would definitely not let a woman stand between her and Jun Yan for no reason!
Luo Qi said in a deep voice for a long time, not saying a word.
This was the ending she had been looking forward to for a long time, wasn't it? The two of them were a talented and beautiful couple, deeply in love, and finally got married. However, that also meant that sooner or later, she would forever be separated from the Young Master's warm embrace and could not get close to him.
As for himself?
If someone found out that he had lost his chastity, he would be caught and thrown into a pig cage. Even if she could keep this secret, what could she do?
No one would want an unfaithful woman, and Luo Qi would not be willing to marry someone she did not love! Who taught him that he couldn't be the young master!
She felt her nose ache and tears welled up in her eyes.
She couldn't cry, she couldn't cry…If she cried, Young Madam would see through her.
Luo Qi forcefully endured it.
Fang Xuefei coldly glanced at Luo Qi's cheeks, the tears that streaked across like meteors.
Juanjuan watched quietly, but her breathing became faster and faster.
Wrong, it turned out that this move had been wrong from the beginning. Young Master's love for Qi 'er, Qi' er's feelings for Young Master, and Miss's hatred for them were all obvious!
The sky was already dark, and Zhang Junyan was still unwilling to return to his room because of the unpleasant quarrel he had with Fang Xuefei in the morning.
It was impossible for Miss to apologize to the Young Master, so Juan Juan had already made arrangements in advance. She instructed Luo Qi to apologize to the Young Master on behalf of the Young Madam when she was being intimate by the pillow! And Zhang Junyan finally reluctantly moved under Juanjuan's urging.
When Zhang Junyan returned to the room, he naturally found that it was pitch-black inside.
He thought that she was asleep, so he did not light the lamp. He walked to the bed in the dark, took off his shoes and socks, and was about to sleep! Suddenly, a gentle voice was heard."Jun Yan."
"You're not asleep yet?" Zhang Junyan asked, unable to discern his emotions.
"Yes, I couldn't sleep because you didn't come back.”Actually, Luo Qi was very tired, but she didn't dare to fall asleep. She was afraid that if Young Master casually lit a lamp, everything would be over.
Zhang Junyan snorted softly." What? Do you think I'm messing around with some girl and can't sleep because of anger?”
No, no, she didn't mean it that way…Being mocked by Young Master like this, Luo Qi was so sad that she couldn't speak.
In such a quiet night, Zhang Junyan seemed to hear the slight sound of blowing his nose. He couldn't hide his surprise and asked,"Why?"
Luo Qi did not answer.
She knew that if she opened her mouth, she would definitely cry out loud.
"Xuefei, what's wrong? Say something?" Zhang Junyan was a little anxious. He held her shoulders and shook her gently. However, in the face of the silence that would end at some point, Zhang Junyan suddenly stood up and said,"I'll go light the lamp!"
Luo Qi panicked. She reached out and grabbed Zhang Junyan's sleeve tightly, shouting,"No, don't!"
Zhang Junyan frowned when he heard that. It was another answer that made him extremely discouraged!
"Why not?"
" Because... because..." Luo Qi tried her best to search for the answer. Should she say that she had an idea? Or was he too shameless? She immediately put her hands on Zhang Junyan's shoulders and said shyly,"It's not that I don't want it, it's because I don't need it.”
Her body was soft and sweet, making Zhang Junyan not move or speak. His mind was in a mess, and that was not all!
She rubbed her pink cheek against his cheek, her cherry lips lightly moving to his lips. As she spoke, they even touched each other intentionally or unintentionally.
"I want to apologize to you! I was too willful this afternoon. I really shouldn't have! Jun Yan, I regret it so much. Can you forgive me?”
A normal man really did not have much willpower to reject this ecstasy and bone-eroding tenderness.
Zhang Junyan hugged Luo Qi tightly, leaned over, and kissed her lips wildly, then kissed her neck down.
After making love, Zhang Junyan stroked her hair lovingly and asked with a smile,
"Why aren't you sleeping yet?"
"I can't sleep." Luo Qi said gently.
"Why?" Zhang Junyan's smile was mischievous." Is it not enough? Do you want more?”
Without waiting for Luo Qi to deny it, Zhang Junyan had already flipped over and pressed her body down again.
Luo Qi was stunned by this question at first, but then she felt a man's aura that made her heart beat faster. She could not help but shout nervously,"No, no, I just…I just…"
Her hands and feet made Zhang Junyan laugh. He loved this kind of delicate and silly girl.
"You still dare to say no!" Zhang Junyan did not relax at all. He deliberately framed her." Look, your hand is climbing up.”
" This isn't…This is me pushing you away…" Luo Qi tried her best to explain as she pushed him away.
But…Zhang Junyan seemed to be deliberately moving closer and closer to her…He stopped at her lips and exchanged warm breaths with her.
" Xuefei, I'm so happy to marry you. I'm really happy to marry you..." Zhang Junyan said the words that were deeply etched in his heart.
Luo Qi could not help but be stunned. Yes, Xuefei!
The current her was not Luo Qi, but Fang Xuefei!
She was receiving sweet words and passionate tenderness that did not belong to her. Luo Qi felt a deep sense of guilt.
Thinking that she might not be able to stay by the Young Master's side any longer, she could not help but feel a wave of palpitation.
Luo Qi exclaimed and suddenly grabbed Zhang Junyan's shoulder. Because he actually took advantage of her thinking.
"What are you thinking about?" Zhang Junyan sounded dissatisfied.
"Eh? "Ah…Well…I…" Luo Qi stammered, not knowing how to explain.
"You can actually think about other things when you're with me. It seems that my efforts are not enough.”Zhang Junyan's words were domineering and jealous.
"Young Master, you're overthinking."
Zhang Junyan frowned. Why did he feel that Xuefei, who shared the bed with him at night, was really very similar to Qi 'er? Even the tone she used to call him was the same? "You're not a servant girl, why do you call me Young Lord? Call me husband." Zhang Junyan said tentatively.
"Right!" Luo Qi 'er quickly gathered her wandering thoughts. She even smiled embarrassedly and blew into Zhang Junyan's ear, calling out sweetly,"Husband."
Zhang Junyan's large hand was pressed against her curvaceous body and moved around. The passion that was transmitted made Luo Qi fall into intoxication again.
" You're so beautiful... so beautiful..." Although he couldn't see her, her soft and smooth skin made him admire her.
Luo Qi hooked her arms and said softly,""Junyan, I love you so much!" After a pause, he continued,
"Then do you love me?"
"Love!" There was no need to hesitate. The answer was very clear.
"How much? Can you tell?" Luo Qi was playing a prank on him, deliberately trying to make things difficult for him.
"Sure." Unexpectedly, Zhang Junyan answered very confidently. Then, he leaned over and kissed her passionately." I will definitely let you know how much I love you!”
His kiss was accompanied by his caress, making it difficult for her to resist.
Luo Qi could tell from his passion how much he loved her!
Zhang Junyan hugged the female body in his arms and was endlessly in love.
He was very happy that his beloved wife had finally gotten rid of the awkwardness in the morning. He touched the clothes beside him and remembered something important." I helped you pick a gift from Juzhen Square today.”
No way! Young Master actually chose such a funny time to give a gift. Luo Qi really wanted to laugh at him and shout, I gave it to the wrong person!
Of course, the smart Luo Qi would not do such an embarrassing thing. She only showed off excitedly."I know, it's a jade pearl hairpin. The pearl on it was the Pearl of the East China Sea! It's very precious."
As soon as Luo Qi finished speaking, she knew that she was wrong. However, the sudden silence made the atmosphere strange.
"I can't even see my own fingers now. How did you know that I was holding a jade and pearl hairpin?”Zhang Junyan's tone was filled with suspicion.
Luo Qi blushed and stammered,""It's…it's Qi…Qi 'er who told me.”
"Humph." Zhang Junyan chuckled." So that girl Qi 'er's mouth is so unreliable!”
Although she was not convinced, Luo Qi knew that it was best not to argue.
"Come, put it on and let me see." Zhang Junyan said with a smile.
Luo Qi also laughed." You said it yourself that you can't even see your fingers in this place. How can you see it?”
"I'll go light the lamp."
Zhang Junyan's words frightened Luo Qi. She shouted,"No!" Her voice contained panic and urgency.
"Xuefei, what's wrong? I just wanted to light a candle so that I could see how beautiful you look when you put on the hairpin!”
As long as she lit the candle and saw her face clearly, she would be finished. Oh, no! The entire Hongjing Villa was finished.
" Junyan, don't…don't…" Luo Qi pulled him and begged, but she could not say anything.
Zhang Junyan frowned." Why?”His voice was cold and suspicious.
Other than wanting to see how she looked when she put on the hairpin, Zhang Junyan also had doubts about his wife, who was like a different person sooner or later, so he wanted to confirm it!
Luo Qi's grinding skills were first-class, and her coquettish skills were also not bad. This time, under her pleading and coercion, she barely managed to hide it.
"What are you doing?" Zhang Junyan felt helpless. He pulled Luo Qi 'er's silk blanket and let her break out of the cocoon. "I'm not a big pervert. I have to force you to submit. Don't look so pitiful. It's as if I'm bullying you.”
"You are!" Luo Qi pouted.
"Since you've said so, I won't stand on ceremony with you!”Zhang Junyan pretended to have a ferocious voice and pounced towards her.
"Help, help!" Luo Qi giggled as she dodged Zhang Junyan's surprise attack.
"Don't be silly. Who's going to save you?" Zhang Junyan's cheeks were snuggled up to hers, and his fingers smiled as he touched Luo Qi's red lips.
The hot breath quickly spread. Zhang Junyan caressed her body and her legs. His large hand gently pulled, making Luo Qi bend her knees.
Crack! Luo Qi felt something on her feet.
"What did you put on me?" Luo Qi was the most nervous about this sudden situation.
"Love Locking Bracelet!" Zhang Junyan smiled happily.
Luo Qi's face turned half green when she heard this. She could not help but say like a parrot,"Love…Love Locking Ring?"
Zhang Junyan didn't see the strange expression on her face and only said," I knew you would like it. This is not an ordinary anklet. Once it is buckled, it is difficult to take it off. It symbolizes that my love for you will never change..." Of course, because this anklet was not easy to take off, Zhang Junyan knew who his real wife was.
Luo Qi should at least be touched for Miss Xuefei. However, she only felt her scalp tingle as she thought about how she should explain this to Fang Xuefei.
She gently leaned on Zhang Junyan's shoulder and muttered sadly,""I want to sleep."
"Sleep!" Zhang Junyan slowly ran his fingers through her hair that was draped over her back. He was extremely gentle and did not understand the panic in her heart at all.
When Zhang Junyan woke up early in the morning, he saw Fang Xuefei sitting in front of the mirror with her back to him as if she was waiting for something.
"You woke up early again?" Zhang Junyan yawned and opened his sleepy eyes wide.
"Didn't you always want to see me wearing this jade pearl hairpin last night?”Qi 'er had told her this early in the morning, and she had to show him the hairpin.
Zhang Junyan noticed that Fang Xuefei was forcing a smile, and even her voice sounded a little forced, so he praised her politely,""It's indeed very beautiful." Strangely enough, the snow in the morning was so cold that he could not tease her freely.
His Xuefei! How could she be fine at night, but when she woke up, she was so estranged from him?
"I'm going to learn jewelry from my father today. Go find Juanjuan and Pingshu to accompany you.”Zhang Junyan's concern for her was always inadvertently revealed between his brows.
"Yes, don't worry!" Fang Xuefei nodded.
Zhang Junyan leaned towards her without warning, and Fang Xuefei trembled.
"Did I scare you?" Zhang Junyan's face was filled with regret." I just wanted to hug you again before I go out."”
He opened his big hand and slowly closed in on her. He remembered the warm and fragrant feeling of last night and wanted to hug her tightly again.
Hug?
Fang Xuefei's mind was filled with the image of that unknown man. He had violently hugged her so forcefully that she could not move. She had tried her best but could only cry in a daze…
She waved away Zhang Junyan's hand that was about to touch her sleeve and suddenly stood up. She said coldly,"Husband, please have some self-respect."
Although he had already predicted Fang Xuefei's reaction, Zhang Junyan was still dissatisfied." It's not that I don't know how to respect myself. I'm your husband. Can't I hug you even if I want to?”
"How can you hug in broad daylight? Moreover, it was inevitable for others to gossip when they saw her. Xuefei did not want to get into unnecessary trouble, so she asked for her husband's understanding.”Fang Xuefei's voice was as cold as ice, as if she was accusing Zhang Junyan of being rash and rude.
" I..." Zhang Junyan vented his anger. Towards his wife who was too particular about reputation and etiquette, he simply... simply couldn't do anything to her! "Is it the same as not allowing me to look at you at night with the lights on? Are you also not allowing me to cross the line in the morning?”
Xue Fei did not reply.
How she wished that they didn't have to be like this!
"Isn't that so?" Zhang Junyan raised his eyebrows and questioned him again.
Fang Xuefei was forced…" Yes!" That was the only answer she could give.
Zhang Junyan's tightly pursed lips finally managed to say,""Xuefei, take off your shoes and socks and let me see your feet.”He wanted to confirm something! Because he had always had deep doubts in his heart…Fang Xuefei stared at Zhang Junyan with wide eyes at this strange request.
"What are you doing?" Fang Xuefei was worried, but her expression remained calm.
Staring at her face, Zhang Junyan paused for a while. He did not know what he was worried about, but a strong sense of unease made him subconsciously deny it."No!" Then, he changed the topic and said,"It's just that I understand Wifey's rules. In the future, I will strictly discipline my words and actions and try not to make the same mistake again.”
He left the room without looking back. His footsteps were fast, and there was a lot of injustice and resentment in them.
Just as he left, Fang Xuefei's body fell onto the bed. She knew that there was no turning back.
Luo Qi had just finished washing up and was carefully tidying her long black hair.
She treasured her hair very much because Young Master loved to indulge in her hair and smell the sweetness on her body.
Luo Qi 'er was still in a dream when Fang Xuefei unexpectedly came to visit.
"Miss." She hurriedly stood up to welcome him.
Although she had always been helping Fang Xuefei, Fang Xuefei inevitably saw her as a third party who had invaded her marriage. She also often treated her coldly. She knew all this, so Fang Xuefei's arrival this time made her feel extremely flattered.
"I brought some pastries for you. Try them.”Fang Xuefei eagerly helped her prepare everything.
Luo Qi panicked." Why is Miss suddenly so nice to me?”
Oh no, I was too quick with my words.
Fang Xuefei's smile was a little ugly." Have I always treated you badly?”
" This…" Luo Qi didn't know how to answer.
Fang Xuefei looked at her sadly." Actually, I already knew that I didn't treat you well. I envy you and am very jealous of you!”
Fang Xuefei's eyes were filled with sorrow, corroding Luo Qi's soft heart.
"I know that I'm a terrible person. I was the one who asked you for help first, but I still don't have the courage to face my husband until now. It's fine, but you pretended to be me to get close to him, and I just had to be jealous, making you unable to advance or retreat.”
These were all facts, but Fang Xuefei's words were very sad. Luo Qi could not help but hold her hand and say,"Miss, don't say that. Qi 'er is also at fault. She didn't know how to get along with Young Master, which is why she caused so much trouble.”
Her job should only be to " go to bed ", but she obviously did more than that. She would talk about love with Zhang Junyan and share her joys and sorrows with him. These were all parts that Fang Xuefei could not touch.
"I don't think this situation can go on forever.”Fang Xuefei's sharp face was cold.
"Eh?" Luo Qi did not understand.
"I mean…we can't just continue like this. Although I still can't accept men, I still want to give it a try. You don't have to accompany Junyan tonight.”
Fang Xuefei's words came so suddenly that Luo Qi was stunned.
The sensitive Fang Xuefei immediately became alert.
"Are you unwilling?" His voice was filled with hostility.
"No, I mean…okay!" Luo Qi quickly denied.”
In order to win Fang Xuefei's trust, Luo Qi could only force herself to smile immediately.
That smiling face looked too happy and fake!
However, Fang Xuefei did not care about this. She just wanted to tell Qi 'er that from tonight onwards, she, Fang Xuefei, should be Zhang Junyan's true wife. Sooner or later!
Having said what needed to be said, Fang Xuefei immediately resumed her identity as the Young Madam and said,""Later, you can move out some of the less used furniture in the main room of West Park and clean it!”
"Yes."
After Fang Xuefei left, Luo Qi sat on the chair, unable to calm her sorrowful heart for a long time.
She did not expect the day she was most worried about to come so quickly and so suddenly!
Her entire body was weak and powerless. She had no idea how she had come to the West Park. She forced herself to calm down and painstakingly moved out all the tables, chairs, and furniture stored in the warehouse. She carefully wiped them one by one. This work kept her busy until afternoon.
It had been two days since the dowry to the Zhang family. Every night, she had to face Zhang Junyan's lingering love needs. In the morning, she either had to accompany the Young Master out or had the Young Madam to give her endless work. It was really tiring for her. Luo Qi wouldn't find it strange at all that she would faint one day due to exhaustion.
Staring at the cleaned chair, Luo Qi's mind was in a mess. While she was still in a daze, she heard someone say,
"Little girl, are you slacking off?" It turned out that the moment Ping Shu stepped into the room, he saw Luo Qi yawning repeatedly.
"No, I just slept a little late last night.”She had spent a lot of energy to accompany the young master last night, but Luo Qi did not dare to make a sound. She took a rag and wiped the seat of the chair hard. Facing this smart and capable girl, she could not help but feel a little flustered.
Ping Shu glanced at her and asked casually,""These things were kept well. Why did you suddenly take them all out to wipe?”
"This is what Young Madam instructed. Qi 'er is not sure.”
Strange, strange, why did he give her such a heavy job? Ping Shu couldn't figure it out and couldn't be bothered to guess. He just clicked his tongue and said,"If you really want to finish wiping the things inside, it will be enough for you to work for three days and three nights without sleeping!”The screen book looked around and ordered Luo Qi,"The teapot in this room is empty. Take it to the kitchen and add some water.”
" Yes... Yes..." Luo Qi answered as she walked out quickly.
"Qi 'er!"
Luo Qi had just stepped out of the door when she was stopped by Ping Shu's shout, so she could only run in quickly.
"Sister Pingshu, do you have any other instructions?”
Ping Shu felt both angry and amused. He picked up the teapot and waved it in front of his eyes." You forgot something!”
Luo Qi quickly took it with a red face and turned around to run away. When she reached the door, she accidentally tripped over the threshold, causing her heart to tremble! He was in a flurry, afraid that she would break the delicate pot.
"You're so clumsy. You're really not cut out to be a servant girl.”Ping Shu looked at Luo Qi's back and said with a smile.
When Luo Qi carefully returned with the tea, Ping Shu poured it for herself and drank it." You sit too!”Ping Shu nodded at her, indicating for her to sit down.
Luo Qi sat down obediently.
"You and Juanjuan are both dowries. Juanjuan is always by Young Madam's side. Why don't you accompany her?”
His words hit Luo Qi's heart. She lowered her head and said embarrassedly,"Sister Pingshu also said that Qi 'er is clumsy. I guess this is probably the reason why Qi' er is not favored and can't be appointed by Young Madam.”
Ping Shu took a sip of tea." This is not your fault! You're from a good family, and you haven't even been a servant for a month! How can they compare to us, who were born to serve our masters?”
There was comfort in Ping Shu's words, as well as a deep sigh for his own life.
"Miss Ping Shu, don't say that! Everyone would encounter many unpleasant things. Although you're a servant girl, you're a well-known servant girl by the Young Master's side. Not only can you call the wind and summon the rain, but you can also follow the Young Master at any time. This kind of status is something that many noble ladies can't even dream of!”
Luo Qi's words really made Ping Shu happy.
"I didn't expect you to be so good at talking!”The screen book reevaluated this seemingly ordinary and weak woman.
"I heard from Young Master that…you know about jewelry, right?”Zhang Pingshu asked with a smile.
"I do know a little."
Ping Shu's smile deepened." I almost forgot to tell you that I came to look for you because Young Master instructed me. Didn't Young Master tell you yesterday that he had something to trouble you with? In fact, our master took a batch of jewelry to test him, and he's in the secret room racking his brains! So he secretly asked me to invite you over as soon as possible.”
When Luo Qi heard that, she jumped up from her chair.
"You…Why didn't you tell me earlier? Just now, he asked me to run around to pour tea.”Luo Qi didn't ask further because she saw the relaxed and smug expression on the screen. The answer was obvious.
"You did it on purpose?" Luo Qi grumbled angrily.
"I saw that you were new and wanted to train you.”Ping Shu shamelessly smiled cutely!
Luo Qi didn't have the time to talk to her, so she quickly asked,""Where is the secret room? Quick, tell me where the secret chamber is."
As she was afraid that she would be scolded if she was late, Luo Qi's original love of sleeping was miraculously swept away, and she was so anxious that she stomped her feet.
After finishing his tea, Pingshu slowly rose to his feet." You're chattering and jumping around like a sparrow now. Forget it, I'm really impressed. Come with me!”
There were a total of five secret rooms in the Yingxi Villa. One was a treasury filled with gold and silver, one was a practice room where many martial arts manuals of various sects were stored, one was a document room where the ancestral books and account books were stored, one was a medical room where all kinds of rare poisons and medicines were collected in the world, and the one that Pingshu wanted to take Luo Qi to was a treasure room filled with antiques and treasures, which was the fifth secret room.
In the manor, only the master, madam, young master, housekeeper, and the girl Pingshu knew about the secret room. If the young master was not in trouble, Luo Qi would not have known that there was a secret room in Yingxi Manor.
The screen book went around in circles, and Luo Qi nervously followed closely behind.
As soon as the secret door opened, a wide walkway opened up in front of them. There were dozens of candles lit inside, so there was no dark and humid discomfort. Instead, it was brightly lit.
The screen book led her to see the young master. Zhang Junyan saw that the two of them had arrived late, and the anxiety from waiting for a long time made him unable to help but curse angrily,"Why are you here so late? Don't you know that I'm looking for you?"
This sentence was directed at Luo Qi. He had no choice, he loved the screen book!
Ping Shu was very pleased with himself, and his face was full of self-satisfaction.
Luo Qi was annoyed and lowered her head to sulk.
"My father gave me homework to test me. If I can't answer it, I won't be able to leave this place today. It's already evening now, so I have to rush back to my room before nightfall.”If it was in the past, in order to strengthen his own strength, even if Zhang Junyan was locked up for three days and three nights before coming out of seclusion, he would not have any complaints.
However, things were different now. He could stay here all day, but he couldn't not go back to see Xuefei at night. Unfortunately, he was useless. He had no talent for jewelry. He had memorized everything he needed to, but he still could not solve the problem his father had given him.
He hurriedly urged Luo Qi, afraid that he would delay for another moment." Help me take a look at these twenty golden hairpins in front of me. How are they? What is the level?"
In the eyes of ordinary people, except for the different styles, these twenty golden hairpins were all made of yellow gold. However, as long as a discerning person carefully distinguished them, they could judge their value from the slight difference in color of the gold. This was a difficult skill that required years of contact to achieve this achievement. It was not easy to learn.
Luo Qi had been influenced since she was young. Such a small matter could not stump her, but Zhang Junyan and Ping Shu bullied her so much that it made her angry.
"I won't!" Luo Qi didn't even raise her head as she gave a simple order.
"You don't know how to?" Zhang Junyan and Ping Shu were both stunned. Zhang Junyan pressed further,"How is that possible? Since you are so familiar with jewelry, it is impossible for you not to judge these hairpins.”
"Once upon a time, Lord Mengchang had three thousand customers, and only by constantly treating the wise and virtuous could he escape from danger and enjoy wealth. Although Qi 'er was a servant girl in the village, she came and went when she was called by others, but now that the young master had a request, Qi' er should have done her best. Qi 'er was sincere, but how could the young master be polite to her?”
After talking for a long time, he was blaming Zhang Junyan for being anxious and speaking without thinking.
Zhang Junyan was surprised by Qi 'er's eloquence and literary talent. Most importantly, she spoke very appropriately, neither servile nor overbearing.
"Who is that Lord Mengchang?”Ping Shu saw that the atmosphere was not right, so he asked the young master in a low voice.
"None of your business." Zhang Junyan then said," I was indeed rude just now. I spoke too hastily and offended Miss Qi 'er. Qi' er, please don't take it to heart."”After saying that, he cupped his hands.
The young master was actually so polite to a clumsy little servant girl, which made Ping Shu feel a little guilty. After Qi 'er bowed to the young master, she was followed by the autumn water, looking at this red card servant girl.
"Pingshu, did you bully Qi 'er?”Zhang Junyan knew that the screen book would occasionally have the bad habit of being spoiled and arrogant.
"I'll just admit my mistake!" Ping Shu bowed slightly to Luo Qi." It's my fault. I deliberately dragged you down and even caused you to be scolded by Young Master. I'm sorry!"”She pouted and looked unwilling.
Zhang Junyan also finally knew that he had wronged her.
Luo Qi smiled in satisfaction." I'm not such a petty person. It's fine if you apologize. I won't take these small things to heart. I hope Sister Pingshu is the same. Don't deliberately make me suffer again in the future."”
"How would I dare?" In the future, Young Master would still need Qi 'er's help in many areas. Wouldn't offending Qi' er harm Young Master instead? She knew how to differentiate the weight of her words.
"Qi 'er, can you help me now?”Zhang Junyan was very anxious. Everyone should have eaten dinner by now. Where was Xuefei? What was Xuefei doing now?
Luo Qi looked at the twenty golden hairpins and said in annoyance,""Old Master is really disappointed that he found such a difficult question to test you. Actually, I don't dare to say that I can do it, but I need some time to make a good judgment.”
"No problem." Zhang Junyan agreed.
Thus, Luo Qi also officially appraised it. She was secretly happy that she could do her best for her "husband".
After a few comparisons, Luo Qi first picked out two golden hairpins, one on the left and one on the right, and then said,"Gold is best when it is lustrous and gorgeous. The difference between these two colors is the greatest, but the hairpin on the right is slightly brighter, so its grade is higher than the other.”
If it wasn't for the fact that the young master nodded as if he had understood something, Ping Shu really wanted to retort," Was that so? Why can't I tell?
Luo Qi's green fingers hesitated slightly before she picked up a phoenix hairpin and said,""Young Master, look."
"This hairpin is the best of the best in both color and quality.”Zhang Junyan said what Luo Qi wanted to say, and the two of them instantly looked at each other and smiled.
Although Ping Shu felt a little uncomfortable, for the sake of Young Master's happiness, she only pouted her lips.
"What about the others?" Zhang Junyan's skill was only at the level of understanding.
Luo Qi frowned." The front, back, and middle are easier to recognize. The more you go to the sides, the more difficult it is.”
Luo Qi stared at her and slowly picked out a few hairpins to arrange. Suddenly, she saw her pick up another hairpin to compare.
It was getting late, but Luo Qi still lowered her head to take a closer look.
She had already expelled fifteen of them, and she was still thinking about the rest.
He stopped urging her. Seeing Luo Qi rubbing her eyes tiredly, Zhang Junyan couldn't help but feel apologetic towards her.
"Qi 'er, don't be busy. Let's rest and eat something first!”Zhang Junyan called her name softly.
Luo Qi did not respond. She just supported her forehead with one hand and did not move.
"Young Master, she's asleep!" Ping Shu was startled and quickly reported.
When Zhang Junyan saw it, he realized that Qi 'er had fallen asleep from exhaustion. Perhaps she had slept too soundly and sweetly, but there was a faint smile on her lips.
"Should we wake her up?" Screen Book hurriedly asked.
"No need, just let her sleep here! When she wakes up later, I'll ask her for help.”
Ping Shu was deep in thought and couldn't help but say,""Young Master, you're so good to her!"
Perhaps…she was Xuefei's maid! Zhang Junyan felt that he could find Xuefei's shadow in her." Her fragrance, her voice, and even the shy and mischievous expression of Xue Fei that he had imagined, he could inadvertently notice it all on Qi 'er.
Under the candlelight, Zhang Junyan couldn't help but look at this girl's sweet sleeping face.
Although Luo Qi was not a national beauty, she was quite beautiful. Her fair skin matched her delicate facial features. She looked very charming.
Following Young Master's line of sight, Ping Shu couldn't help but laugh and complain,""Aiya! Young Master, look, tsk, you're still drooling from sleep!”
Zhang Junyan also smiled. He stretched out his sleeve and gently wiped the corner of Luo Qi's mouth. He smiled dotingly." This girl is like this. She never puts up her guard against others. I really can't stand it."”
A smile appeared on Ping Shu's small face when she noticed the infatuation in Young Master's eyes. How could she let go of this good opportunity to bully Young Master? Hence, he smiled and said," Qi 'er is indeed not bad. She's both talented and beautiful. Her personality is gentle and moving. Young Master might as well make her the second wife."”
Ha, this girl was really powerful. Even the slightest worry could not escape her eyes.
Zhang Junyan felt a little guilty, but he still insisted,""One wife is enough. Why do you have to marry a second or third wife? Don't you find it tiring?”
"If you meet someone you truly love, one is indeed enough.”Ping Shu blinked her big mischievous eyes and deliberately teased," But I'm looking at you, Young Master! He treated the Young Mistress with respect, but he was especially gentle and caring towards Qi 'er. This could easily cause misunderstandings!”
"That's because I love you. Qi 'er is cute and innocent. She has a lot of knowledge about jewelry, so I dote on her more!”
"Is that all?" The screen book deliberately raised its voice, showing an expression of disbelief. "I have served Young Master since I was young. Although Young Master is very capable in front of others and is able to give orders and control Jiangnan's wealth, you can't hide from me how much you have on your mind. At least I know that the relationship between Young Master and Young Madam isn't going well.”
Xuefei was gentle at night but cold in the morning. She looked like a completely different person and it made him suspicious. Qi 'er had a familiar fragrance on her and her every move was very similar to the two women who had been intimate with him and teased him. However, could he say all this?
No, he couldn't! Not only would others not believe it, but they would also laugh their heads off. Even if it was his most trusted screen book, he still had to reconsider!
Zhang Junyan immediately put on a stern face and said to the screen book,"Girl, are you done? You want to meddle in everything. Be careful that I don't marry you off, lest you keep nagging at me.”
"Who can you marry me off to?" Ping Shu puffed up her cheeks unhappily and was slightly angry.
"It doesn't matter who you marry. Ah, I got it." Zhang Junyan slapped his thigh and smiled evilly." I think I'll give you to Young Master Yu! You have a lot to talk about with him.”
Was there a mistake? Hearing this, Ping Shu couldn't help but widen his eyes in anger. He raised his voice and said,"We're not talking when we're together. We're quarreling! Moreover, he is the eldest young master of the Yu Family. I might not even be able to be a concubine if I follow him!”
Their voices were too loud. Luo Qi, who was originally sleeping soundly, could not help but moan and frown.
"Shh!" Zhang Junyan quickly put his index finger to his lips, signaling Pingshu to lower her voice so that she wouldn't wake up.
It was just a slight disturbance to Qi 'er, and the young master was already so nervous. This time, even the screen book was going to be jealous. She pursed her lips and muttered,"Young Master, you are the most biased."
Zhang Junyan didn't say anything else. He just casually took off his coat and covered Luo Qi's slender body.
"You! If you are as gentle and sweet as Qi 'er, I promise to love you even more.”He cast a sidelong glance at the screen book and deliberately stated a condition that she could not meet.
There was no need to continue arguing with the young master. Ping Shu rolled his eyes at him and asked,"It's getting late. I don't know when Qi 'er will sleep! Tsk, I really didn't know that she was usually so tired.”Ping Shu turned to look at Young Master." Young Master, aren't you going back to your room?”
Back to the room? That was true. Xuefei was probably waiting for him in the dark room as usual.
Zhang Junyan glanced at Luo Qi and was actually indecisive for a moment. Should he see Xuefei or accompany Qi 'er? An intense struggle was pulling at his heart.
"What's wrong?" The screen book wondered why the young master frowned and pondered.
Only now did Zhang Junyan slowly voice his decision.""Tonight! I'm not going back. Go and inform Young Madam that I'm busy. You can also go back and rest.”
"I didn't expect…that he would rather let Young Madam stay alone in the boudoir! And you're sending me away?" Ping Shu looked at the person who was sleeping soundly on the table, nodded, and left.
Zhang Junyan didn't explain further. A small sense of guilt rose from the bottom of his heart. He only hoped that Xuefei wouldn't blame him for making such a decision. Qi 'er's presence actually made him feel restless and didn't want to return to his room.
Fang Xuefei mustered up her courage with great difficulty and made up her mind to sacrifice herself for Zhang Junyan tonight.
After taking a shower, changing her clothes, and putting on makeup, she lit the lamp in the room and waited for him with an uneasy heart.
"Young Master must be very happy. He can finally take a good look at Young Madam's beautiful appearance.”Juanjuan served Fang Xuefei a cup of tea, her eyes full of encouragement.
"Yes, Junyan will definitely be very surprised.”As Fang Xuefei spoke, she lowered her head and stared at the amber-colored tea. Even though she had prepared everything and was waiting, she was not sure if she wanted Jun Yan to return to the room earlier.
After spending three nights with Qi 'er, would he like her again?
This late wedding night! Fang Xuefei had placed her hopes on it, hoping that from now on, that woman named Qi 'er could walk out of their marriage.
Fang Xuefei's shyness and fear were understandable. The reason why she changed her mind and was willing to commit herself to Jun Yan was all because of Juanjuan's efforts to matchmake her.
Juanjuan stared at Fang Xuefei and said firmly," Success or failure depends on tonight. Young Madam, you have to be more tolerant and don't give yourself away.”
No screaming, no kicking, no trying to break free from his embrace, and of course, no running out of the door…Recalling Juanjuan's previous warnings, Fang Xuefei took a deep breath and said,""I know, and I will endure it."
As time passed, Juan Juan asked curiously,""Strange, it's already the third watch of the night. Why isn't Young Master back yet?”
How could it be such a coincidence? He couldn't find Qi 'er anywhere tonight.
After sensing that something was amiss, the room suddenly fell silent. Doubt rippled in their hearts, but no one said anything.
On the quiet garden path, there was the tinkling sound of a woman walking.
Ping Shu knocked on the door and entered, but after entering the room, he secretly cried out that something was wrong.
This room was specially tidied up, and the woman sitting in front of the bed was also specially dressed. It seemed that Young Madam was waiting for Young Master to return.
"Reporting to Young Madam, Young Master sent this servant to say that he is unable to return to his room tonight. Please rest first!”
Her enthusiasm seemed to have been doused with a basin of cold water. Fang Xuefei was momentarily stunned. She could only use a calm question to hide the disappointment in her heart." Why is he so busy?”
"Because Old Master set a test to test Young Master, he is still in the secret room recognizing the golden hairpin!”
"I see!" Fang Xuefei nodded with a knowing expression.
"That screen book has retreated."
"Wait a moment." Xuefei called out to Ping Shu who was about to turn around and asked,""Is Young Master alone?"
"Huh? What?" This question made Ping Shu confused for a moment.
"Our young miss is asking if there is anyone else in the secret chamber other than the young master?”This question was very important, and it was also what Juan Juan wanted to figure out.
Ping Shu hesitated for a long time, but eventually braced himself and said,"Yes, there's one more person! It was Qi 'er! She's helping Young Master…"
It was indeed her!
Although she already knew the answer, Fang Xuefei still couldn't help but shudder. She raised her wrist and cut off the explanation that Ping Shu wanted to make." You don't have to say anymore. You can leave!”
" Young Madam…" Ping Shu was so worried that she wanted to say something more, but she saw Fang Xuefei shaking her head desperately. The golden light was dazzling and cold.
Juanjuan held Fang Xuefei's delicate shoulders and said anxiously to Ping Shu,""Young Madam is fine. You can leave. I will serve her and let her rest well!”
Although he felt that it was inappropriate, he did not say anything more and left.
In the huge room, only the servant girl was left to accompany the mistress, guarding this cold and empty boudoir alone.
The sky in the east finally revealed its white color. Fang Xuefei sat stiffly on the bed like a block of wood. Her heart was torn apart by the glaring sunlight and she was in extreme despair. Her tears kept falling disobediently. No matter how Ren Juanjuan tried to persuade her, she could not stop them.
Fang Xuefei felt as if there was a walnut stuck in her throat. She struggled to sob and asked,""Juanjuan, do you think Junyan fell in love with Qi 'er?”Without waiting for Juanjuan to reply, Fang Xuefei's tears fell quickly and anxiously. She muttered to herself and cried,""Such a marriage might have been a mistake from the beginning, but I've already worked very hard. Why can't I salvage it now? What did I do wrong? Why is the heavens so unfair and always bullying me? I've already lost my chastity. Do you want me to lose my marriage? Why? Why?"
Fang Xuefei cried as she pounded the blanket with her fists, her delicate body twitching from her grief.
"Miss, don't cry. Since even the heavens won't help us, we can only rely on ourselves.”Juanjuan said this without any emotion. Her coldness revealed an absolute aura that made people feel a little strange.#
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