bullyxtreme Chapter 110 Two Beasts
Chapter 110 Two Beasts
It was not uncommon for powerful eunuchs to take wives and concubines; however, the wives of these eunuchs were often ashamed and rarely appeared in public.
Putting aside the fact that eunuchs had twisted minds, were extremely controlling, and did not want their women to show their faces in public.
They said that after marrying eunuchs, they felt ashamed and had no face to see their former friends.
The wives of officials would avoid any occasion they could avoid, so the ladies of the various families did not expect that the eldest daughter of the Jiang family would actually attend the banquet.
This also led them to forget to remind their daughters that times had changed and that they should no longer ostracize Jiang Xinyu as they had in the past.
These young girls are all from the same circle and have been close to Jiang Wanqiu since childhood. Because Zhao Zhenzhen comes from the highest social class, everyone fawns over her.
Now, spurred on by the two of them, he impulsively decides to cause trouble for Jiang Xinyu.
Having escaped the crowd, Jiang Xinyu was strolling through the garden with two girls. Even if she knew what these girls were thinking, she wouldn't bother with it.
Although the Marquis of Chengyi's family did not have the same noble rank as the Duke of Ningguo's family, they were truly wealthy, and their garden was magnificent and beautiful.
Pavilions and towers dot the landscape, while small bridges and flowing water add a touch of exquisite charm.
This was the first time Jiang Xinyu had seen such a beautiful courtyard since she transmigrated here. She lingered there, unable to take it all in.
The highest-level mansion the original owner had ever visited was the Ningguo Duke's Mansion, but that family had already fallen into ruin, and the huge mansion had become a burden.
Beautiful scenery requires money to maintain; the window screens need to be replaced every year, the gold paint needs to be repaired every year, and the pond flowers and plants also need to be taken care of from time to time.
The Zhao family has exhausted all its efforts to maintain a facade of prosperity. Apart from a few main courtyards and gardens, most of the useless houses in their family have been sealed off.
She remembered that once Zhao Zhenzhen tricked her into going to a deserted courtyard. The tattered and fluttering window screens made it look like a haunted house, even in broad daylight.
The governor's mansion is indeed beautiful, but unfortunately, given Xiao Yuan's rank, both the area occupied and the buildings are subject to regulations.
Xiao Yuan wasn't stupid, so he wouldn't blatantly overstep his bounds. Besides, it wouldn't make a difference if he had too many houses as his only master.
That guy is so busy he's practically never home. I heard from July that before he married her, he wouldn't even come back for three to five days at a time, so he probably didn't have time to pay attention to any scenery.
The Ningguo Duke's Mansion was old and dilapidated, while the governor's mansion was small but exquisite. However, it was the Chengyi Earl's mansion that made her truly appreciate the profound heritage of ancient wealthy families.
In order to get a clear view of the garden, Jiang Xinyu followed the path uphill, but when she got closer, she discovered that there were two people playing chess in the pavilion at the highest point.
Xiaodie quickly grabbed Jiang Xinyu's hand and whispered...
“Madam, the one in blue is Xie Lin, the eldest son of the Marquis of Chengyi, and the one in white is the Fifth Prince, Jin Zecheng.”
Upon hearing the identities of the two men, Jiang Xinyu felt utterly humiliated and turned to leave without a word.
Unfortunately, the two people in the pavilion seemed to have noticed them. Xie Lin immediately smiled and called out, "Stop!" Then, waving her folding fan, she quickly walked a few steps to block their way and cupped her hands in greeting.
“It must be difficult for you to climb so high, young lady. If you don’t mind, you may sit down with me.”
"To meet is fate, and if one wishes to enjoy a full view of the garden, there is no better place than the Moon-Embracing Pavilion."
Jiang Xinyu didn't show it on her face, but she was rolling her eyes to the heavens in her heart.
Is this person blind? I'm clearly wearing married-style hair accessories, why are you calling me a girl?
But when she thought of the Fifth Prince sitting over there, Jiang Xinyu quickly straightened up and performed a standard woman's bow. Then, with a serious and rigid face, she recited a passage from the "Admonitions for Women".
There is only one central idea.
It is improper for men and women to sit together without physical contact. Since the pavilion is already occupied, I will take my leave.
Xie Lin immediately lost his appetite upon seeing her like this, gave a perfunctory bow, and turned back to the pavilion.
Jiang Xinyu bowed again calmly, and walked back with proper, standard steps.
If you ignore the muttered curses under her breath, she really is a serious, rigid, and standard ancient noblewoman.
Xiaodie breathed a sigh of relief.
Xie Lin, the eldest son of the Xie family, is notorious for his womanizing ways. If Madam were to actually sit with him and the Fifth Prince, drinking tea and chatting, she wouldn't be able to explain it to the Chief Supervisor when she got back.
Upon seeing Xie Lin's expression, the Fifth Prince immediately smiled mockingly. He waited until the three women had walked a distance before teasing them.
Why did Yifeng stop trying to flirt with her?
That young lady was truly beautiful; it's a pity to miss out on her. Have you inquired about her family name?
Xie Lin curled her lip in disdain, "What's the use of just being beautiful? A wooden beauty with nothing but an empty shell sounds just like the old nanny who used to serve my grandmother."
Marrying a woman like that would only make her a good housekeeper; she'd be as boring as a dead fish in bed.
"Forget about having an affair. That kind of woman would threaten suicide if you touched her even slightly; I don't want to get myself into trouble."
"That's true, but Yifeng, you should hurry up too."
The Fifth Prince took a sip of tea and grinned mischievously.
"I'm tired of your mistresses. When are you going to give me some new stuff?"
Xie Lin waved his folding fan smugly and said, "It'll be soon, it'll be soon. I've already stolen from the Lu family a few times. When the time is right, I'll take you there."
"Fifth Prince, your peculiar habit is indeed difficult to deal with. You have plenty of maids and concubines, yet you insist on sleeping with the wives of proper officials."
The Fifth Prince squinted, savoring the memory. "A wife is not as good as a concubine, and a concubine is not as good as a stolen affair, but what's the point of stealing as forcing and stimulating them in front of their lovers?"
Xie Lin looked disapproving. "Even if you like that kind of thing, you can just choose some servant couples to play with. With a contract of servitude in hand, what can you do to rebel against heaven?"
"They insist on making me risk getting involved with those officials' wives. What if they find out?"
The Fifth Prince didn't care at all, "They're just low-ranking officials, so what if they find out?"
If he's ungrateful, just let him die suddenly; if he is, it will save you trouble.
"Their husbands would probably find it more interesting to watch than you do. The more you talk about it, the more it itches. I'd really like to try it myself."
Seeing the Fifth Prince's increasingly smug smile, Xie Lin secretly groaned, fearing that this ancestor would come up with some new and difficult trick.
Jiang Xinyu was unaware that her cleverness had saved her from a major problem; she just subconsciously felt that the scene was incredibly frustrating.
A secluded pavilion far from the crowds,
A dashing and refined young gentleman,
A young prince playing chess and a girl who accidentally wandered into this place.
It would be a waste if something didn't happen between these two.
Especially since that so-called prince wore a full moon-white outfit at the old man's birthday banquet. If he really came to sincerely wish him a happy birthday, she should write his name backwards.
The frequent depiction of characters in flowing white robes in period dramas is merely a way to cater to modern aesthetics.
In reality, off-white is already the bare minimum for clothing in this world. Any lighter and it's like wearing mourning clothes, and nobody would dare to wear that unless someone in their family has died.
A flamboyant prince and a noble young master who flirts with a young woman—this combination is dangerous no matter how you look at it.
However, very few people share Jiang Xinyu's thoughts; the trouble she avoids is a temptation that many others flock to.
Not long after the rain started falling in Jiangxin, another young woman, finding the banquet dull, climbed the path leading to Baoyue Pavilion.
Unfortunately, Jiang Xinyu managed to dodge two scumbags but couldn't dodge a group of naive girls.
As soon as she entered the rose garden, several familiar-looking girls surrounded her, staring at her with wide eyes and chattering incessantly like euphoric hens.