The Virtuous Concubine

Ever since he had physical contact with Malu, Nalan has changed completely.

His friends as guards in the palace thought that he walked with a breeze and looked refreshed, but he was often absent-minded and became less concerned about things around him.

He was no longer as carefree as before. In the past, he could ride his horse on the street and drink with friends, but now, after finishing his shift, he would either go into his study to write and draw, or disappear all day and all night.

If he didn't have the chance to see her, Nalan would stay alone in the study room in the dead of night, repeatedly recalling the intimate moments with Malu. Her gentleness and shyness made him intoxicated.

In front of others, Nalan tried his best to conceal his changes, but people who were familiar with him could still notice that he was different.

According to Ming Xiang, I don't know what happened, but I am more determined to resist the marriage. When she rejected me before, she looked a little painful and hesitant, but now she is very determined.

And you said he didn't want to get married, so why did he send away all the concubines in the house!

He sent all his former concubines back home. No matter how reluctant they were to part with this handsome young master, and how they cried and said they would listen to their future mistress, this talented man who always loved women did not show any mercy.

Ming Xiang ignored him and directly told Jueluo, the mistress of the Nalan family, that the wedding would go on as usual, and at most they would avoid him during the preparations.

When the time comes, the arrow will be on the string and will have to be shot. What can Rong Ruo do?

The old man at the door of the Nalan family squinted his eyes and took a puff of water pipe. He blew out two smoke rings happily before he said to the new servant:

"This young master used to be a soft-hearted person, and he took good care of his concubines. But now, for some reason, he is so determined and doesn't even leave a trace of leeway. I have been in this mansion for so many years, and this is the first time I have seen the young master act like this."

The new boy didn't seem to be curious at all: "There must be some reason we don't know."

The old man at the gate tapped his pipe and said, "The eldest young master has come to his senses and wants to treat his future wife wholeheartedly. But the eldest young master really doesn't know how to cherish her. Lan Yu and Nuan Xiang are both such good girls!"

The servant took note of the two people's names and deliberately asked the master with a smile: "Lan Yu and Nuan Xiang, the names sound very fragrant."

The old man also chuckled, "Isn't it? They are all nice and charming girls, with pretty faces and gentle personalities. Lan Yu is clever and skillful, and she does kitchen work very delicately; Nuan Xiang is good at singing and dancing, and every time there is a banquet at the mansion, she always wins applause when she appears on stage."

The servant was shocked: "Such a good girl, you just say you don't want her?"

The old man also felt sorry: "That's right, I always do my best for the young master..."

The new boy couldn't help but say, "They must be very sad to be dismissed."

The old man at the gate sighed, "Who said it wasn't true? When Lan Yu left, her eyes were swollen from crying. Nuan Xiang also kept looking back, not wanting to leave this mansion. It hurts me, an old man, to see them like that! But the eldest young master was so determined that he didn't show any mercy."

The servant shook his head: "I really don't understand what the young master is thinking."

The doorman couldn't help but look at the boy and said, "You've never had sex with a girl before? Hehe, you're just a naive person. Men, when they get tired of playing, they may feel that it's not fun enough."

The new servant couldn't help but ask, "Master, where did Lan Yu and Nuan Xiang go after they were dismissed?"

The old man at the door shook his head: "How would I know? Maybe she went back to her parents' home, or maybe she found another place to live. This woman has a miserable life."

The servant sighed: "It's really hard to predict what will happen in life. If I end up falling into prostitution, then..."

The old man at the door took a deep puff of his cigarette and smiled obscenely: "Then I must use my coffin book to try it out."

The boy couldn't bear to listen any more and found an excuse to go back to work. The doorman was smoking a cigarette and didn't take it seriously.

When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, the boy hid the written message in a hole in the corner of the wall. Naturally, someone would pass the news he heard today back to the Lu family at the right time.

Naturally, the Lu family kept an eye on Nalan Rongruo, the future son-in-law. After all, she was their pampered daughter, so they were busy trying to find out what kind of person Nalan Rongruo was.

After asking, the Lu family had mixed feelings. His character, talent, appearance and family background were naturally impeccable. But there was one bad thing, he loved to hang out with women. The Lu family was still worried, so they asked someone to observe this young master at the Nalan family, but the result was surprising.

Nalan Rongruo rarely went to places of entertainment, especially after he got engaged. Apart from being on duty in the palace and accompanying the emperor, he spent most of his time in the study reading!

As the saying goes, what you can't get is always the best.

When the Lu family was investigating, Nalan happened to be in love with Malu. He was absent-minded and worried every day. He counted the days and hoped to find an opportunity to enter the palace. He had no time to flirt with other women and seek pleasure.

But if Nalan were to say it, he would definitely feel that the encounter between the golden wind and the jade dew is better than countless things in the world. Even if there are tens of thousands of outstanding prostitutes, they will be picked by him. How can it compare to the spring breeze that was granted after much begging in Yonghe Palace?

What's more, as a first-class guard, he had to watch Kangxi, the victim, who was completely unaware of the situation, from time to time, and the secret excitement in his heart was even greater.

However, the misunderstanding that he had "turned over a new leaf after getting engaged" was real. The Lu family was extremely happy about this and believed that the rumors were completely false.

When they learned that Nalan Rongruo had dismissed his concubines, they became even more enthusiastic about this marriage. The elders of the Lu family gathered together to discuss how to make this marriage go more smoothly.

"Now that Master Nalan has dismissed his concubines, I believe he is sincere about this to our girl. We must also show our sincerity." The old master of the Lu family said, stroking his beard.

Madam nodded in agreement: "Master is right. The capital is prosperous. We must prepare a more generous dowry. We cannot let the girl suffer any grievances. It will also bring honor to the son-in-law."

Miss Lu was in her boudoir. When she heard the news, she felt both happy and nervous. She threw herself into Mrs. Lu's arms, feeling very shy.

Mrs. Lu patted her daughter's back gently and said with a smile, "Look at you, child, you are still so shy. This is your lifelong event. You are about to marry your ideal husband. You should be happy."

Miss Lu blushed and said, "Mother, I am always feeling very nervous. I don't know how I will get along with Master Nalan in the future."

Madam Lu comforted her daughter: "Don't be afraid. Since Master Nalan has done this, I think he must be concerned about you. In the future, as long as you abide by the rules of being a wife, support your husband and raise your children, you and your wife will live in harmony."

Miss Lu nodded slightly, but still felt a little uneasy.

Madam Lu hugged her daughter tightly and said, "Silly child, as long as you work hard, you will be able to handle it. Now we just need to prepare the dowry and marry you off in style."

Miss Lu hummed softly, leaned in her mother's arms, and looked forward to her future life.

This marriage was getting closer as Nalan thought he was resisting and Ming Xiang and the Lu family were busy preparing for it.