Chunlan was very cooperative. As soon as Wang Qingyao finished speaking, she "plop" and knelt beside Wang Yang.
"Master, please save me. As long as I don't leave the Wang family, I'll do anything!"
Tears streamed down her face, making her look pitiful.
Even more astonishing, her tears fell one by one, yet her eyes did not blink, and her expression remained intact.
Those dark, large eyes were full of sorrow and charm, captivating the soul...
Wang Qingyao, a woman, was moved by it.
This was Chunlan's killer move, a move she only used on men!
Wang Qingyao felt that Wang Yang was about to help her up, but because she was present, he could only endure it with great difficulty.
"Hmm..." Wang Yang pretended to ponder, "How about this, Chunlan can stay with me for now, and I'll figure something out. You don't have to worry."
Wang Qingyao was "overjoyed": "This is the best. Thank you, Uncle. Uncle is so kind!"
The young maiden was jubilant, and Wang Yang's ego was greatly satisfied.
Wang Qingyao wisely took her leave, not mentioning the calligraphy lesson. At this moment, everyone forgot that the two sheets of Xuan paper covered in her wild cursive script were casually placed on the desk by Wang Yang.
The study door was closed, and Wang Qingyao did not leave immediately. She stood outside the door for a moment.
Oh my, little hands are reaching out...
Oh my, she's throwing herself into his arms for comfort...
Oh my, hands are reaching inside clothes...
I didn't expect Uncle Wang to be so impatient!
Oh dear, clothes are coming off, one, two, three...
Quick, blur it out, she's still a baby! How can she watch this R-rated scene?
The young servant boy guarding the door: "Second Miss, what's wrong?" Why are you suddenly covering your eyes?
Wang Qingyao: "It's nothing, a bug flew into my eye."
After she had walked a good distance away, the servant boy by the door suddenly realized: Huh, why didn't the beautiful maid who came with the Second Miss come out with her?
Wang Qingyao returned to Lengxiang Courtyard alone.
Yinzhu craned her neck and looked for a long time, but she didn't see Chunlan. Her heart was filled with joy.
The young lady had really dealt with Chunlan.
But how exactly did she deal with her?
She really wanted to ask the young lady.
But everyone else seemed to know what was going on, so if she asked, wouldn't she seem particularly foolish?
So, she also put on an air of knowing.
...
Wang Yang stayed in the outer study that night.
When Madam Bai heard about it, she didn't take it to heart.
There had been such instances before.
"I heard you took in a new maid," Granny Sun whispered, hesitating slightly.
Madam Bai's hand paused while combing her hair. Granny Sun quickly said, "She's just something to relieve fatigue, Madam doesn't need to worry. The Master knows what's important. No matter how many concubines or maids he has, none can surpass you, Madam."
Madam Bai felt unhappy. She understood the logic, but what woman was willing to share her husband with other women?
Since she married Wang Yang, there had been three officially recognized concubines in the back courtyard, not to mention the unofficial concubines and maids.
To put it nicely, Wang Yang was dashing and charming, always leaving a trail of affection; to put it bluntly, he was lustful and couldn't control his lower body.
Madam Bai slammed the comb down heavily.
Granny Sun quickly held her hand, saying with concern, "Madam, be careful not to hurt your hand."
"Granny," Madam Bai said with a tired expression, "Am I not doing enough? He already has so many women, and I'm tolerant and not jealous, taking care of the back courtyard for him. Does he think I don't care?"
"Madam," Granny Sun advised, "Men are all the same, they get tired of the old and seek the new. No man is different. Madam doesn't need to be sad about this."
"As women, what's most important is our husband's respect and having a son to rely on. As for that illusory favor, it's better to do without it."
"Madam, think about the eldest young master. The eldest young master is participating in the autumn imperial examination this year. If he succeeds, he will bring glory to the ancestors, and the Master will surely look at you differently!"
"Among the Master's many women in the back courtyard, aren't you the only one who gave him a son?"
Yes, only she had a son! Only she had a son!
Madam Bai's dim eyes regained their sparkle.
The next morning, Wang Yang brought Chunlan to pay respects to Madam Bai and asked Madam Bai to arrange a place for Chunlan to stay.
"Make it simple. I want to elevate Chunlan to the status of a concubine. From now on, she will be Chun Yiniang of our main household."
Chunlan was overjoyed: "Thank you, Master, for the honor."
Madam Bai realized at this moment that the maid her husband had favored last night was actually Chunlan!
Chunlan!
She glared fiercely at Chunlan. Chunlan shrunk back behind Wang Yang. Wang Yang was displeased: "You've scared her." He then gently patted Chunlan's hand and softly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Madam Bai's eyes felt like they had been splashed with chili oil, burning with pain.
"Do you know who she is?" Madam Bai suppressed the anger surging in her chest.
"I know, Yao Yao told me," Wang Yang said dismissively. "She just made a small mistake. Yao Yao isn't pursuing it, so you shouldn't hold onto it."
"Wang Qingyao told you?!" Madam Bai was shocked.
"Yes, and besides, Chunlan knows she was wrong. It's best to mend one's ways after realizing a mistake. Let's just let this matter go."
Madam Bai finally understood. It was Wang Qingyao.
Yesterday, she had kept Chunlan without dealing with her, precisely to send her to Wang Yang's bed that night.
She wanted to disgust her! To get revenge on her!
Madam Bai was so angry that her blood surged, and she could taste the metallic tang of blood in her mouth.
"Do you know that Chunlan is the dowry maid I prepared for Yao Yao? She's supposed to marry into the Ding'an Prince's mansion with Yao Yao!" Madam Bai said hatefully.
She had chosen these four beautiful maids and, to prevent Wang Yang from taking a liking to them, had them trained outside the mansion and directly sent to Lengxiang Courtyard.
She thought that with the status of a dowry maid, Wang Yang wouldn't lay a hand on them. Who knew that despite all her precautions, Chunlan had delivered herself!
How could she not hate her?
Wang Yang said indifferently, "I know, Chunlan told me. You're quite something too. How can a dowry maid be more beautiful than her mistress? Isn't that deliberately trying to upset Yao Yao?"
Madam Bai did want to upset Wang Qingyao, but she couldn't say it.
After holding it in for a long time, she couldn't speak.
Seeing that it was getting late, Wang Yang hastily ate breakfast and went to the Ministry of Revenue.
As soon as Wang Yang left, Madam Bai "crash" overturned the table. The maids in the room were all frightened and knelt down.
Chunlan also knelt.
Madam Bai glanced at her with disgust, her chest heaving.
"Get out!" Granny Sun cursed at Chunlan.
"Wait," Madam Bai stopped her, her face ashen, and said, "Go and prepare a banquet. The Master wants to take a concubine. Let him. Our main household isn't without a place to live."
She took off the golden hairpin from her head and threw it in front of Chunlan: "This is a reward for you, Concubine Chun. From now on, you must serve the Master diligently and not have any divided loyalties, understand?"
"Yes, thank you, Madam, for the reward." Chunlan picked up the golden hairpin, put it in her sleeve, and kowtowed to express her gratitude.
Only then did Madam Bai wave her hand, signaling Granny Sun to take her to arrange her accommodation.
Wang Qingyao wanted to disgust her, but she would act magnanimous!
It's just a commoner who can't even get on the stage. Treat her as if you're raising another cat or dog!