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However, she now knew there was an even more crucial matter at hand, and thus, she could not afford to offend Wei Tingyu. "There is one more
However, she now knew there was an even more crucial matter at hand, and thus, she could not afford to offend Wei Tingyu.
"There is one more matter I must ask of the Marquis," said Concubine Yang Jieyu, taking a steady breath. She looked directly at Wei Tingyu and asked, "May I askā¦ is my brother Yang Xian's illness perhaps related to the Marquis?"
Yang Xian's "illness" referred to the impotence issue the maid had previously mentioned to Concubine Yang Jieyu! Of course, as a woman, she couldn't speak so bluntly in front of Wei Tingyu, but she believed he would surely understand.
However, how could Wei Tingyu so easily concede to her wishes? He merely feigned a bewildered expression and asked, "What illness? Could it be that Young Master Yang caught a chill after those little beggars stripped him naked on the bridge that day?"
"I always say! One shouldn't do too many immoral things, otherwise, heaven will always mete out punishment!"
"But those little beggars have nothing to do with me! Concubine Yang Jieyu, please don't blame this on my head!"
Seeing Wei Tingyu feign ignorance, she gritted her teeth in frustration. Beneath the water, her delicate fists clenched in frustration.
"Concubineā¦ why is your face flushing?" Wei Tingyu blinked, then asked.
Flushing? It's all your fault, you shameless rogue! she thought resentfully. His expression alone told her he understood exactly what she meant, yet still chose to play dumb. After all, how could a woman speak about a man's intimate problem? Not even her own flesh and blood brother could make her speak of it! But her brother's futureā¦ the survival of the Yang familyā¦
Thinking of these two points, she had no choice but to yield to reality!
"Marquis Wei, do not jest!" Concubine Yang Jieyu took two deep breaths, then stared at Wei Tingyu and said, "You probably know my brother's current situation better than I do!"
At this point, needing a favor, she no longer referred to herself as "this concubine," directly using "I" in front of Wei Tingyu. This could be considered quite humble!
"I don't understand!" However, Wei Tingyu remained firm in his feigned ignorance. He looked at Concubine Yang Jieyu and said, "However, it is said that when one is ill, one must sincerely seek a doctor! Whether one can find a renowned physician for treatment depends on Concubine's sincerity..."
Sincerity? She was startled, then instantly understood that Wei Tingyu was hinting at something! He meant that she needed to pay some price to show her sincerity, didn't he?!
"What does Marquis desire?" Thinking this, she directly closed her eyes. She even dared not guess how Wei Tingyu would answer next! Because from Wei Tingyu's eyes, she could more or less discern the desire in his heart. It was just that he was controlling it well, but now that he had leverage, who knew what excessive demands he might make! Thinking this, her heart involuntarily began to pound faster!
"That depends on what Concubine has to offer?" Wei Tingyu smiled, raised an eyebrow at Concubine Yang Jieyu, and asked.
"..." She fell silent for two seconds after hearing this, then suddenly opened her eyes and glared intently at Wei Tingyu, saying, "Marquis Wei, do not go too far! This concubine is His Majesty's Jieyu!"
"Did I say anything?" Wei Tingyu found her flushed and pale face, caused by anger, even more adorable. He feigned an innocent shrug and asked.
You didn't say anything! But isn't the meaning in your words and the implication in your eyes clear enough? I'm not blind; how could I not see it?
"Anywayā¦ other than thatā¦ Marquis can name any other condition!" Concubine Yang Jieyu frowned, knowing there was no need to speak too plainly with Wei Tingyu. Since he was being obscure, she would simply convey her meaning.
"Then there are no conditions!" Wei Tingyu smiled slightly, then with a light leap, he left the wooden tub and landed gracefully nearby! He then circulated his internal energy, and a white mist rose from his body. In just a few seconds, his previously soaked clothes were dry! This scene left her, still in the tub, utterly bewildered and shocked! After all, the moment Wei Tingyu used his internal energy to evaporate the water from his clothes truly looked like someone ascending to heaven in broad daylight!
Having done all this, Wei Tingyu felt a surge of comfort throughout his body. Indeed, clothes were only comfortable when dry! He turned his head to look at her again and found that she was staring at him with wide eyes, her small mouth agape, large enough to fit an egg!
"Since there's nothing left to discuss, I shall take my leave!" Wei Tingyu, in a very dashing manner, cupped his hands towards her, who was still bewildered in the tub, then spoke. With a graceful turn, he made to leave.
"Wait!" However, she immediately called out to him. After all, her brother's illness hadn't been cured yet! If she didn't put in more effort, how could she explain it to her family? Moreover, once Wei Tingyu left, she didn't know when they would meet again! As a woman confined deep within the palace, she couldn't possibly run out to find him, could she? Even if she wanted to, she couldn't find an excuse or reason! So, in a moment of urgency, she suddenly stood up from the bathtub.
Wei Tingyu naturally heard the sound from behind him, including the rustling as she stood up. He immediately turned his head and saw a beautiful scene he could never forget! What was "ice skin and jade complexion"? What was "a lotus emerging from the water"? What stood before him was the living reality! At this moment, she reacted, and without another word, she splashed back into the wooden tub. This time, she plunged even deeper, her entire body submerged in the water, even her chin touching the surface. She submerged herself so deeply that even her once-bare neck and shoulders disappeared beneath the water's surface. But it was no wonder; this was also a first for her in her life! No man had ever seen her jade-like body before! Thinking this, her face flushed like a blooming rose. At the same time, her eyes subtly darted to the side, completely daring not to meet Wei Tingyu's gaze!
Is she shy? Wei Tingyu, seeing her adorable appearance, quickly calmed his mind. After firmly imprinting the scene he had just witnessed in his memory, he simply chuckled, then took two steps forward to the side of the bathtub. Although her eyes were fixed on the water's surface, her peripheral vision naturally sensed Wei Tingyu's approach. Even through the water's reflection, she clearly saw him walk to the front of the tub.
He was actually approaching?! What should I do?! Is he going to force himself on meā¦? Panic swelled in her chest as countless thoughts flooded her mind. Of course, she dared even less to look up at Wei Tingyu now! Because she clearly knew that her face must be a vast expanse of fiery red, like a sunset cloud, at this moment! If their gazes were to meet again now, who knew what explosive incident might occur!
However, just as her heart pounded ceaselessly, faster and faster, her peripheral vision suddenly saw Wei Tingyu's hand reaching towards her cheek. Then, his index finger gently lifted her chin, and a force controlled her face, causing it to tilt upwards!
No! I cannot let him be so unrestrained! This action is clearly toying with me! After all, I am Concubine Jieyu of the palace; no matter what, I must maintain that demeanor! Yes! Glare fiercely at him! Scare him away! Her mind was in a mess, then she thought of what she believed was a good idea! Of course, other than this method, she had no other recourse at the moment! Thinking this, she suddenly lifted her head, intending to glare fiercely at Wei Tingyu with a menacing gaze, letting him know that her identity and status were beyond his touch! Moreover, such a provocative and ambiguous gesture as gently hooking her chin with a finger was even less something a subject should do!
However, what she didn't expect was that the moment her face lifted, her pupils suddenly contracted sharply! Because in her line of sight, Wei Tingyu's face suddenly drew closer! Then, without deviation, he kissed her two lips, which no one had ever enjoyed before!
"Mmm..." She was startled. Besides two soft gasps from her nostrils, her brain gradually became less functional. The sensation on her lips made her unable to resist; after all, the pheromones of a young man directly shattered her emotional defenses!
However, two seconds later, her mind suddenly cleared again! No! I am Concubine Jieyu of the Imperial Palace! How can I kiss a Marquis here?! This is unfair to the imperial family! And also to the Yang family! In an instant, with this thought flashing through her mind, she, without another word, reached out her small hands, gripping Wei Tingyu's shoulders, then exerted a slight forward force, trying to push his body away.
At this moment, Wei Tingyu's upper body was leaned forward into the bathtub, maintaining a kissing position with her in a rather difficult posture. And just as he was wholeheartedly enjoying this sweet little mouth, he suddenly felt her resistance. Wei Tingyu was also surprised! Because according to his past experience, women, after kissing him, would briefly struggle at first, but would soon become intoxicated and immersed! And then they would completely abandon resistance and let him have his wayā¦ She had clearly entered the second stage just now, and Wei Tingyu had even prepared to strip off his clothes and jump into the bathtub to play in the water like mandarin ducks with her. But he never expected her mind to suddenly regain clarity, and even resist more fiercely?!
Perhaps it's because of Concubine Yang Jieyu's identity? So her inner boundaries are stronger than those of the other women he had pursued before? And her resistance is thus more intense? Perhaps that's the reason! Wei Tingyu thought to himself, but he refused to let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip away. So, without another word, he directly extended his hand and firmly grasped her pale neck. She was just about to push Wei Tingyu away, but she never expected his large hand to firmly grip the back of her fateful neck! And with the added force of this powerful grip, she naturally had no way to escape Wei Tingyu's controlā¦
At this point, she lost her last chance to escape, and her previously clear mind gradually fell back into a state of bewilderment. After all, Wei Tingyu's kissing technique was well-tested; how could a woman like her, who had not even had her first kiss, possibly resist? Soon, the will to resist was completely eroded, replaced only by instinct! She even rose slightly, disregarding the danger of revealing her charms, and actively wrapped her jade arms around Wei Tingyu's neck, passionately responding to his kissā¦
Half an hour later, within the grand hall, the passionate storm finally calmed!
Wei Tingyu lay in the wooden tub, looking content, his two strong arms naturally resting on the edges. Concubine Yang Jieyu, meanwhile, rested her head on his broad shoulder, as if she had fallen into a sweet dream, only her long eyelashes still faintly trembling!
Now that he had calmed down and observed the scene around him, Wei Tingyu naturally felt a sense of triumph! He gently draped his left arm around the shoulder of the beauty in his embrace, a lingering smile of satisfaction playing on his lips. After all, this was a woman of the palace! At least in the eyes of the people of the realm today, she was the most favored Concubine Jieyu! Yet, such a woman was now nestled in his arms like an obedient little kittenā¦ Thrilling! Absolutely thrilling!
"Marquis..." She felt Wei Tingyu's hand on her shoulder, her slightly closed eyelashes trembled gently twice, then slowly opened. But the gaze she directed at Wei Tingyu was filled with tenderness, as if she were not the same Concubine Yang Jieyu as before!
"Concubine, you've toiled hard!" Wei Tingyu, seeing the adoring gaze in her eyes, became even more pleased. He lowered his head, found her small mouth, and gave it another soft peck. She naturally knew what he intended, but at this moment, she did not avoid him in the slightest. Instead, she slightly raised her head, cooperating with his actions. After the kiss, her face flushed a little more, but she said nothing further, merely conveying her love to him with her eyes.
Just by looking at her, she didn't seem like a woman who had experienced much in life! Instead, she was more like a young girl experiencing her first stirrings of love! Wei Tingyu felt a bit strange, and of course, his confusion showed in his gaze.
"Marquis, do not overthink!" She naturally understood the confusion in Wei Tingyu's eyes and quickly spoke with embarrassment, "This consort and His Majesty only share the name of husband and wife!" She then completely recounted the matter of the old emperor being impotent and using her as a facade, leaving Wei Tingyu utterly stunned.
Good heavens! I never expected this! I actually stumbled upon such a huge bargain by sneaking into the palace late at night?! Concubine Yang Jieyu's virginity was actually taken by me without reservation! That fool Yang Xian probably never imagined that his actions would lead to him losing both his wife and his army. Not only was his original wife, Lady Li Wuniang, stolen by him, but even his own sister, Concubine Yang Jieyu, had become his docile little kitten!
One should know that after the matter concluded, her self-address and her address for him both changed! Just like the concubines in his own residence, she actually began referring to herself as "this consort" in front of Wei Tingyu! However, upon closer thought, it wasn't surprising. After all, he was Concubine Yang Jieyu's only true husband to date! Since she had her own principles, it was only natural for her to regard him as her legitimate husband at this moment!
Thinking this, Wei Tingyu's lips curved into a slight smile, but he felt pity for that old emperor! He publicly put on a show of deep affection with Concubine Yang Jieyu, but in reality, all the benefits were reaped by himself! He subconsciously glanced around the surroundings. Clothes were strewn haphazardly over the nearby screen. The water in the tub was now only half full, barely reaching their waists. However, the floor around the wooden tub was covered in water stains. The old emperor probably never dreamed that such a tempestuous storm had occurred in the palace of his personally appointed Concubine Jieyu!
However, Wei Tingyu's mocking smile was sensitively caught by Concubine Yang Jieyu. A woman like her, who had lacked love for the first half of her life, had only played that charade with the old emperor due to the female virtues of "three obedience and four virtues." Now that she had a truly admired man in her heart, she naturally became more sentimental!
Especially when Concubine Yang Jieyu had just told Wei Tingyu that she was a virgin, her heart was even more anxious! After all, it was only now that she realized they had completed the act in the bathtub! In other words, she had not directly left any evidence, like a blossoming plum blossom, to prove to Wei Tingyu that her words were true and that she was indeed a virgin! If Wei Tingyu did not believe her, then no amount of words would dispel his doubts.
"Marquis..." Thinking this, her face instantly turned pale. She quickly propped herself up, looking at Wei Tingyu with a panicked expression and asked, "Does Marquis perhaps not believe what this consort says?"