EBE Chapter 216 The Infamous Young Lady 4
Chapter 216 The Infamous Young Lady 4
After some deliberation, she reluctantly said, "If you want it, then I'll give it to you. It's just a mere guard." Although she was extremely unwilling, she couldn't let the common people think that her general's mansion was inferior to hers.
Bai Guanqing glanced at He Yingyue lightly, then remained silent.
In Ni Qing's eyes, this was a heart-wrenching scene of betrayal between master and servant, which made her feel a little pleased. She raised her hand, slowly took the whip handle, and gently lifted his chin, forcing him to turn around.
Bai Guanqing's chin was casually lifted high above him, making his smooth, slender jawline appear even sharper. His light-colored lips tightened in displeasure, and his beautiful eyes showed some annoyance.
I'm angry, I'm angry.
Ni Qing smiled even more brightly and casually said, "Although your face is mostly covered, you can still barely tell that you are a handsome prospect. Since your master doesn't want you, you'll have to serve me well from now on."
She emphasized the word "serve" very much.
The strange looks from those around me were as scorching as burning sparks.
Bai Guanqing, on the contrary, calmed down and his emotions stabilized.
"I keep my word. Seeing Miss He's sincerity, I will leave on my own. Please, everyone, do as you please." She turned around gracefully and returned to the carriage, gesturing for Bai Guanqing to get in.
Zhuzhu breathed a sigh of relief, relieved that her young lady was so pure and innocent. All this roundabout talk turned out to be just her desire for someone else's good looks.
She completely forgot about Ni Qing's cold, murderous expression.
He Yingyue watched Ni Qing enter the carriage. She was about to exchange glances with Bai Guanqing when she realized that the man hadn't looked at her since that one eye contact, and lazily got into the carriage.
The other party must be complying so as not to embarrass the General's Mansion. He Yingyue thought to herself, trying hard to ignore the strangeness of the situation.
Bai Guanqing remained expressionless, his long, straight eyelashes drooping, his gaze indifferent, as if changing masters in such a short time was no big deal to him.
He was not interested in anyone's actions, but he always stayed hidden in the shadows and had accumulated many enemies, so he was not used to showing his face in public.
He awkwardly pressed his mask against his face, trying to find a sense of reassurance. Ni Qing was a well-known name, and although he didn't pay attention to these matters, he was currently in a dilemma.
As if possessed, he glanced sideways at the girl inside the curtain. She was lazily propping her head up with her hand, a casual smile playing on her lips, seemingly gazing into the distance through the carriage window with great interest.
Her lips were a little pale, but her face was flushed, making her look somewhat sickly. Whether it was due to poor health or excessive indulgence, Bai Guanqing looked away with some disgust.
After an unknown amount of time, they returned to the manor by the same route. The servants were no longer interested in the men their young mistress occasionally brought back; they could only secretly envy and be jealous of themselves for not being able to catch her eye.
Although Ni Qing was useless, she was good-looking, with fair skin and delicate features. If it weren't for her unpredictable moods, she might have had just as many suitors as the general's daughter next door.
Unfortunately, the eldest young lady squandered her advantages, and the concubine daughters in the mansion were all hoping she would fall into the mud, but she didn't care.
The original owner's parents were often busy traveling to various shops to check accounts, so they didn't have time to discipline her, which they were happy to do.
The male concubines in the courtyard swarmed around him, each with a fawning look in their eyes. Among these men, some were there willingly, some had actively seduced him to take their place, and a small number had been forcibly taken.
Then it transforms from being forced to being voluntary, and the cycle repeats itself.
Once they take the initiative to get close to Ni Qing, the other party will lose interest, which leads to their love-hate relationship.
They could only glare at the newly joined Bai Guanqing in secret, but dared not say anything openly.
A man in white approached the girl with a light laugh, his folding fan flitting from her shoulder as if trying to pluck a piece of her clothing: "You're back so soon this time? And who is this young man?"
He glanced at Bai Guanqing, seemingly casually.
The man had never truly seen such a free-spirited woman before, and was momentarily stunned by the sight of the courtyard full of male concubines.
He pursed his lips, somewhat annoyed. This woman was indeed as rumored. The next second, he prepared to leave quietly.
A lazy, indifferent voice came from behind: "Who gave you permission to leave without permission? Do you think I'm as easy to talk to as He Yingyue?"
Unlike her casual demeanor in the bustling city, Ni Qing was unusually indifferent at this moment, perhaps because there were no other people watching, and she was too lazy to continue acting.
Bai Guanqing lowered his eyes, lost in thought, his steps barely halting in place, no longer daring to leave.
Ni Qing withdrew her gaze with satisfaction, lay down on the soft couch behind her, and slowly closed her eyes to rest. The white-robed man who had spoken to her earlier was named Zhou Lian. He had initially been extremely unwilling to be forcibly brought here, but now he had gradually come to enjoy chatting with the young woman.
But he could clearly sense that she had lost her initial enthusiasm and was now only indifferent and perfunctory.
What we can't have is always the best; once we get it, we don't cherish it anymore.
Zhou Lian clenched his fists secretly, veins bulging. He looked at the girl who was feigning sleep with resentment in his heart. He was unwilling to compete for favor; he wanted to possess her alone.
Unfortunately, none of Ni Qing's male concubines had a good background; they were all poor and powerless wretches who never managed to get anything in return.
Bai Guanqing was the first.
The girl's breathing became even, and she seemed to have fallen asleep. Zhou Lian couldn't help but step towards her, his eyes filled with a hint of eagerness.
Bai Guanqing glanced at him indifferently; as a man, he naturally knew what that look meant. Zhou Lian drew closer, his gaze fixed on the girl's lips, slowly closing in.
The man in the dark bodyguard uniform slowly frowned.
In a hazy state, Ni Qing felt a familiar shadow looming over her again, and at the same time, she heard the crisp sound of teaware shattering. She opened her eyes drowsily, and Zhou Lian was already close at hand.
The next second, she impatiently pushed away the white-robed man in front of her, looking at the broken tea set on the ground with a puzzled expression. It had been placed on the desk perfectly fine just a moment ago.
She glanced around. Damn it, that bastard Bai Guanqing really did run away.
The secret guards are elusive and difficult to catch if you don't look for them in a short time. But according to her intuition, she felt that Bai Guanqing hadn't left, but was just hiding temporarily.
She wasn't particularly interested in what had gotten into her.
"Guards, take Zhou Lian away and give him fifty lashes, then lock him up and confine him for a month." She hadn't forgotten what had almost happened just now.
Fifty strokes of the cane.
The male concubines all fell silent in fear; after these blows, they were probably too weak to breathe. This was the first time Ni Qing had imposed such a severe punishment, especially on her most beloved Zhou Lian.
The man in white who was being punished remained silent and did not resist, quietly accepting the punishment.
Ni Qing didn't have time to maintain her public image; she needed to find Bai Guanqing right now. Where had that bastard gone?