Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 406 - 403

Liang Yanli walked out of the door and signaled to the maid waiting outside the door, who was holding a tray.

The maid nodded slightly and took a cup of tea on the tray and went in.

The First Prince stood up and hurried out in a rushed pace. He was going to find his favorite from the brothel to deal with his physiological needs.

Just then, a maid with her head lowered walked in. In his hurry, the First Prince bumped into her. The tea from the tray spilled onto the floor and her soft, fragrant body fell into his arms. His instincts took over and he grabbed her slender waist.

"Your Highness, I’m sorry, I didn’t do it on purpose." The maid was about to kneel down and beg for mercy, her body slightly trembling from fear. She gently pushed his body away, showing a hint of reluctance despite her apparent rejection.

The hand of the First Prince around her waist tightened.

The woman in his arms resembled a timid deer, prompting feelings of affection and gentleness.

His protective instinct was instantly aroused. Already in a state of extreme arousal, the flame inside him was too powerful to be controlled. Without another word, he swiftly picked up the woman in his arms and headed for the nearby couch.

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After Liang Yanli returned to her courtyard, she sat in front of the dressing table and said to Bingxue, her maid, "When Lu E comes back, send her a bowl of infertility soup and make sure she drinks it."

It was not a contraceptive soup! Upon hearing this, Bingxue’s heart trembled, but she dare not show any signs of it.

Liang Yanli picked a pearl hairpin from the jewelry box and gave it to Bingxue, "Give her two taels of silver and this pearl hairpin, tell her, as long as she serves the First Prince properly during my pregnancy, I won’t treat her unfairly after I give birth to the grand prince. If she dare to cause any trouble, let her think about her parents and brother in Liang Mansion!"

Bingxue accepted the pearl hairpin with a hint of sadness in her heart.

For maids like them, the most tragic fate was just this. They thought they could have a decent life as a respected maid, and when they were old enough, they might be married off to a steward. Some lucky ones might receive the master’s consent, release their servitude contract and marry into a proper household to live a normal life.

The most unfortunate ones ended up being used as a bed warmer, just like a brothel woman.

"I have to visit Marquis Shengping Mansion, let Qiluo come over to help me get dressed. You go to the kitchen and ask the cook to stew a bowl of blood bird’s nest for me, and tell her I want to eat it when I come back. If anyone asks why I’m going to Marquis Shengping Mansion, say that I am going there to teach those opportunists who serve the powerful a lesson!"

"Yes." Bingxue bowed and left.

After Qiluo helped Liang Yanli get dressed, Bingxue came back and reported, "Miss, the First Prince’s Consort heard that you are going out, and she is also preparing to do so."

Upon hearing this, Liang Yanli smiled. Bingxue was indeed smart. With just one hint, she understood her intentions and directly gave her the answer she wanted.

"Okay! Bring the gifts, let’s set off too! Qiluo, you come with me, Bingxue, you stay at home and don’t forget what I just told you." Liang Yanli looked at her makeup in the mirror one last time, quite satisfied, she then stood up and left.

"Yes!" The two maids curtsied in unison.

As Liang Yanli stepped out of the mansion, she indeed saw Lan Yue getting into a carriage in a hurry.

Liang Yanli showed a brilliant smile, gently touching her belly, she was helped into her carriage by her maid, and followed behind Lan Yue towards Marquis Shengping’s Mansion.

After Liang Yanli left, Bingxue personally went to the kitchen to prepare the infertility soup. Once one drinks three doses of it, they can never hope to have children in their life.

Xiao’er and Mrs. Liu were in the flower hall of the inner courtyard, talking with the guests.

The topic of conversation revolved around the hidden map.

Suddenly, a maid came to report that the First Prince’s Consort and First Prince’s Concubine had come to offer their birthday wishes.

The ladies present stiffened at the news.

Mrs. Liu sighed inwardly and then said to the maid, "Quickly, please welcome the First Prince’s Consort."

Xiao’er stood up, "Mother, ladies, let’s go to the second gate to greet them!"

Lan Yue and Liang Yanli walked in side by side. All along the way, Lan Yue couldn’t tear her eyes away from the splendid view.

Although she knew she shouldn’t look around, she just couldn’t resist.

Beautiful, truly magnificent, every corner was picturesque, like a beautiful landscape painting.

This was Liang Yanli’s first visit to Marquis Shengping’s Mansion. Although she kept her gaze straight ahead the whole way, her heart was restless.

Breathtakingly perfect garden design met her eyes, making her awe-struck!

The entire Marquis Shengping’s Mansion seemed to be in the midst of a profusion of flowers, yet it did not seem overwhelming, but rather filled with warmth and elegance, reflecting a return to the simplicity.

Every tree, every flower, was perfectly placed, leaving no room for criticism.

Even a withered tree, standing quietly there, exuded poetry instead of decay.

That’s why the Marquis Shengping, who came from humble beginnings, was able to become a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Works without passing the Imperial Examination. It’s because he was genuinely talented.

That’s why Princess Rui’an, who had grown up feeding pigs, was favored by the Sixth Prince. It was not only because of her appearance, but also because of her rich cultural background. She was genuinely talented.

After exchanging courtesies, Lan Yue took the main seat.

Lan Yue looked at those seated below her, feeling smug.

Even if you were prettier than me, even if you were more talented than me, what difference would it make? You are not as lucky as me, so you had to bow to me!

Xiao’er saw her triumphant expression; this person was far too prone to complacency.

Lan Yue remembered that Liang Yanli was here today to give those opportunists a stern warning.

This should be the First Prince’s idea. This time, she mustn’t let Liang Yanli steal her thunder.

She was resigned to her husband being taken away on their wedding night!

Her child was conceived a month later than hers!

Now, whatever good things there were in the mansion, it was always her who picked first and then it was her turn!

She began to doubt who was the real consort!

The First Prince was her rightful husband. It was only right for her to handle his affairs. As for Liang Yanli, she was a concubine; she had no business being so meddling!

Lan Yue glanced at the seated ladies, picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and said, "Ladies, a few days ago, I sent invitations to invite you to Prince Mansion for a tea party. You either had things to do at home or were not feeling well! How come you all are here in Marquis Shengping Mansion today? Are you disregarding me, the Imperial Consort, and the First Prince? Or do you think Marquis Shengping is of higher status than the First Prince? So much so that you all are eager to curry favor with him!"