Yi Xin as a concubine

"Go on."

Xin Baoer learned her lesson and was about to push the man away when she heard a man's low voice in her ear.

Xin Baoer didn't understand and looked up in surprise, but unexpectedly met the man's affectionate gaze, which made her feel even more creepy.

"She's so scared, why would she continue acting?"

"It's convenient."

There was another low sound, and at the same time the man tightened his arms, stopping the little guy who wanted to escape.

Xin Baoer's mind was a little confused. She didn't figure it out for a moment and forgot to struggle. To outsiders, she seemed to be so surprised that she forgot to react.

Xin Baoer is not stupid. After being surprised, she quickly figured out what role she was going to play.

Their plans were big, and they needed to be careful in everything they did. Although she had staged a breakup with the Xin family, some people with ulterior motives would still be keeping an eye on her. If she wanted to help them, they would certainly have to contact her privately in the future. So, a concubine who licked her dog's boots was indeed a good identity.

After figuring it out, Xin Baoer became obedient and snuggled obediently in the man's arms. One tall and one short, one strong and one weak, this combination is quite pleasing to the eyes.

Wei Yu, Zhao Xian and "Wuyin" stood quietly aside, watching the show with an auntie smile on their faces.

Xu and Zheng's eyes were spitting fire, and Xiang Qing's look was simply unbearable to look at. Xin Baoer felt as if her back was about to be shot through.

Unable to bear it any longer, Xin Baoer slowly stood up and glanced at the man who was still pretending to be affectionate. For the first time, she realized the deep scheming of this seemingly harmless man.

She was just acting out a scene on a whim, and the man took the opportunity to accept it almost instantly. Not only that, he also took the opportunity to confirm their relationship to make it easier for them to do things in the future. At the same time, it also let outsiders see that he has no bottom line. He even readily accepted such a shameless thing as letting a woman pay to support him, and he accepted it with a look of emotion on his face.

For a man like this, to say that he is rebelling is too much of an exaggeration. It is not a concern at all!

Then he can use this as an excuse to favor only her, thus preventing women with ulterior motives from approaching him and avoiding a lot of trouble.

Kill three birds with one stone!

But what about her? Will she, a tool, be stabbed by a villain?

Xin Baoer's resentment was about to burst out of her head. Chu Xingchen, who didn't understand women, could see it now. He patted her head soothingly, with a hint of guilt in his eyes.

Because of his different feelings towards Xin Baoer, he was really bewitched by her words at first, but the moment he hugged her, he clearly felt her stiffness, which also calmed him down.

After calming down, he felt embarrassed and angry about being deceived. Subconsciously, he didn't want her to stay out of it, so he let her continue acting. But when she really went against her will and continued acting with him, he felt a little regretful and guilty.

"Okay, go back and pack up. After dinner, I'll take you to see where you'll be living. Baoer, come in with me." Chu Xingchen said coldly, turned around and went to the study.

Xin Baoer followed silently, blocking out all the good and evil looks behind her. She unconsciously quickened her pace and fled in panic.

When Xin Baoer came in, Chu Xingchen was standing by the door, looking uneasy.

Xin Baoer's mind was stuck in an endless loop of whether or not she would be killed by the Madam, and she didn't even notice the person standing at the door. She just floated in like a mindless wandering soul.

Chu Xingchen was completely ignored.

I realized that my behavior today had indeed scared her, and I couldn't do anything out of the ordinary, otherwise it would backfire.

He let out a sigh silently, returned to his usual gentle appearance, walked calmly to the table, took out a drawing, spread it out, and looked at the person who was still daydreaming.

"Baoer, come and take a look."

As always, the tone was free of emotional fluctuations, but it sounded like heavenly music to Xin Baoer's ears.

'Just keep business in a fair manner, just keep business in a fair manner!'

Xin Baoer quickly stood up and walked over, looking at the blueprint unfolded on the table, and asked in confusion: "What is this?"

"Look at the layout of this house. Can you help me see where we should repair it?" Chu Xingchen said in a distressed manner.

"When we chose this house, we considered that there were not too many buildings around it and it was close to the main gate, so it was safer for us at the time. But now there are more people in the family, and the other guards will come back soon. It is not convenient for men and women to live together, so living separately will reduce conflicts."

"Are there any requirements?" Xin Baoer asked.

"Xiaobao, I and a few guards share one courtyard, the lady has a courtyard, and Mother Niu also needs a courtyard. The rest are you women. Do you have any suggestions?" Chu Xingchen said thoughtfully.

"This house is very big, and the yards are not small either, but we can't show off our wealth now. It's not appropriate to build so many yards, and it's too eye-catching. Look at this place, there are several small houses connected together, which should be able to accommodate all of us."

"If I remember correctly, there is a corner gate nearby, and not far away across is the back door of the Xin family. This alley is a dark alley, and the back door of the Xin family is not far from the alley entrance. There are people guarding it, and few people enter this alley on weekdays, so it is convenient if you want to go out to do something."

Xin Baoer spoke the last few words in a very low voice, as if she was afraid of being heard by others.

"Baoer is indeed a careful observer. The corner door is apparently sealed, but it's just a few wooden boards that cover it up. It is indeed a blind spot for the guards." Chu Xingchen nodded in agreement.

"But just because there was no one guarding it before doesn't mean there won't be anyone guarding it later. Once we move over there, someone with a keen eye will definitely notice us. However, the alley is dark and damp, and most people can't stay there, so there's still a chance for us to take advantage of it."

There is one thing Xin Baoer didn't say, which is that this place used to be reclaimed land. No one knows what the previous owner of this house did, and why he would farm in such a large house, and it was a very large area.

That's right, Xin Baoer has her own ideas. With so many people idle, they might as well find something to do, such as planting crops and growing flowers, instead of scheming against each other every day, to cultivate their character. After all, no one knows when they can leave this hellhole.

Xin Baoer had her breakfast in the small room in the study with Chu Xingchen. The meal was brought by Lancao herself. After all, she came from a wealthy family, and ordinary dishes seemed to become high-end under Lancao's skillful hands. They looked very appetizing, and Chu Xingchen ate a little more than usual.

Xiang Qing was born into a scholarly family, and was well versed in poetry, literature and etiquette. Perhaps because she was the youngest daughter of a legitimate wife, she was not very good at housekeeping. Originally, she had the help of a nanny who came with her dowry, and they lived a refined life for a while. Later, when Xiaobao was born, the slaves betrayed their masters, and there were assassinations and poisonings. Some of the slaves died, some were injured, and their lives became increasingly rough.

After the food was cleared away, the two of them walked out of the study at a leisurely pace.

As expected, Xu and Zheng were already waiting at the door of the study. As soon as Xin Baoer came out, she received two unfriendly gazes, one covert and one blatant.

Xin Baoer didn't bother to pay attention to them. They were all concubines, and none of them was more valuable than the other. She was not very courageous now, but she was very confident. The only person who could make her afraid was the legitimate wife.

It's not that she's afraid, she just feels a little sorry for the other person. Although she and Erye are just playing around for convenience, Xin Baoer still can't get over the hurdle in her heart. After all, she is a good young girl who was 'born under the national flag and grew up in the spring breeze', and this kind of mistress-like behavior is really a bit hard for her to accept.

But Xin Baoer did not intend to distance herself from Chu Xingchen. Although this man was calculating and black-hearted, she did not sense any malice in him. Perhaps it was because she was too lonely in her previous life. After traveling through time, she was willing to let down her guard and get close to anyone who showed kindness to her.

Moreover, in her cognition, she was just a little girl who had just turned fifteen and was still of school age. She automatically blocked out all thoughts of love. In her heart, Chu Xingchen was more like an older brother who gave her a sense of security, so as long as he was willing to trust her, she was willing to help him.

As for his wife and children, Xin Baoer felt that she would have to discuss it with him some other day. It would be better to inform his wife, because one must first stabilize the domestic situation before fighting against foreign enemies!

Doesn't The Great Learning say: "Cultivate oneself, regulate the family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world?"

He still has to fix the family first. She is just a tool and cannot bear the blame for ruining the family.