The Virgin Mary in the Book: I Decide My Life with Two Swords

Cangyue Country - Cangzhou - Noble House

A melodious sound of guzheng floated in the brothel. Guests sat together, drinking tea and listening to music, intoxicated in this romantic place.

Ye Ling was wearing white men's clothing with red edges and her own specially made thick-soled boots, looking like a handsome young man from a wealthy family.

Leng Yue admired her cousin's clothes very much: "You actually suit men's clothes very well, there is no flaw at all."

"That's a must," Ye Ling thought: My Mengmeng's makeup skills are top-notch, it would be strange if she is not suitable.

Since Leng Yue was a distinguished guest, he was recognized as soon as he entered the door and was quickly invited to the best seat on the second floor so that he could have a full view of the stage performance.

Ye Ling looked at Leng Yue with a wicked smile on his face: "It seems that my cousin is really a regular customer!"

"Aren't you also a frequent visitor to the Noble House? I heard that you have a close relationship with Youminglang?"

"I guess so. After we left Zhezhou, he said he was going back to the capital..."

"Mr. Leng is here." Ye Ling's words were interrupted by a graceful woman. She walked over and sat directly next to Leng Yue, hugged her arm and said, "You haven't been here for half a year. I missed you so much."

Leng Yue quickly pulled her arm free: "Well, let me introduce you, this is my cousin, and this is Miss Bao Shuang, who is also the manager of this building."

"Cousin?" Bao Shuang looked at Ye Ling and said, "You are so handsome!" Then she hugged Leng Yue's arm and said, "Master Leng, I don't care. You must stay overnight today. I have been thinking about you for months."

"Ahem..." Leng Yue coughed a few times in fear: "Baoshuang, don't joke with me."

"Are you kidding?" Bao Shuang was a little disappointed. "Alas, it seems your wife really doesn't dare to go out now that she's here. Mr. Leng, eating at home every day is so boring. Sometimes, you should change your taste."

Ye Ling just looked at Leng Yue tasting the wine with a half-smile on his face.

Leng Yue was helpless. He regretted bringing Ye Ling here today. Bao Shuang was so careless with his words.

Bao Shuang turned her gaze towards Ye Ling and said, "Young man, you don't look very old. You should have a good time tonight. I will arrange a very capable girl for you."

"Thank you, I have a wife at home, I came here just to drink and listen to music," Ye Ling refused.

"No! Young Master, the prostitutes here are very good at oral sex. I guarantee you'll be hooked in one go. If you don't believe me, you can ask Master Leng if I'm good at serving you."

"Stop talking," Leng Yue quickly stopped him.

Ye Ling was curious: "What is ventriloquism?"

"Don't ask nonsense," Leng Yue said, "Baoshuang, stop talking nonsense. She is still a child. If you continue like this, I will get angry."

"Hey, hey, hey, I'll be twenty after the Chinese New Year. I'm twenty-one in lunar age, and men become men at the age of sixteen. How can I be considered a child?" Ye Ling was unconvinced.

"That's right," Bao Shuang agreed, "Young Master, if you want to know what oral skills are, I'll find a girl for you to experience tonight."

"Sure! I also want to see what my cousin does..."

"What's the deal?" Leng Yue interrupted Ye Ling: "We're just going to have a drink tonight, you should get busy!"

"How can you be so cruel? I've been waiting for you for half a year." Baoshuang was very unhappy.

Ye Ling stood up: "I'm going to the bathroom, you guys are free to do whatever you want."

"Ling'er..."

Leng Yue was about to get up when Bao Shuang held her back: "Isn't it inappropriate for you to follow a girl to the toilet?"

Leng Yue immediately looked at Bao Shuang dangerously: "What did you say?"

Bao Shuang said nonchalantly, "Don't I know if you have a cousin? She's the female envoy of Langya Pavilion, right? The one who brings honor to us women."

"How did you tell?"

"I guessed it," Baoyue said, taking out a letter. "She doesn't want to reveal her identity, so I won't spoil her fun. This is a handwritten letter from our host. Give it to her later."

"Master Youlou?"

"Yes! She is the apple of our master's eye. The master has long ago issued an order that all noble houses in the world will provide free food and accommodation to any Night Envoy who comes. If she has any difficulties, she must be helped unconditionally." Bao Shuang said as he poured wine for Leng Yue: "Can't you really stay tonight? I really miss you!"

"What do you think? I'm here to play with Ling'er." Leng Yue picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

"I know you're busy and don't have any vacation time, but you can't let me stay alone in an empty room for half a year, right? I'm a normal woman, and I get lonely too," Bao Shuang said, holding Leng Yue's arm. "I don't dare to disturb your family. I only ask that you make time to come over once a month."

"I will definitely come when I have time"

Bao Shuang looked at Leng Yue aggrievedly. Seeing that Ye Ling hadn't returned, she kissed Leng Yue lightly on the lips: "Stay tonight, okay? Please."

"Shuang'er, it's not possible tonight. I have to go back with my cousin. Let's do it another day." Leng Yue also became much gentler.

Bao Shuang frowned, took Leng Yue's hand and placed it on her chest: "I feel so bad, it's been almost half a year, you haven't come since you went to the capital to pick someone up."

Leng Yue pulled back her hand: "I said, let's do it another day, not tonight. And Ling'er, she is a little girl, you should be careful with your words."

Bao Shuang smiled bitterly: "Okay, I really envy Ye Sishi, who can let you accompany him anytime and anywhere."

"Ling'er only stayed in Cangzhou for a few days before leaving. I'm her brother, so I just wanted to accompany her for a walk. I don't know when we will meet next time," Leng Yue said.

Bao Shuang nodded, two crystal clear tears falling: "But I miss you too, you know. Although I am a woman in the Guiren Pavilion, I have always been in charge. From the beginning to the end, you are the only man I have ever had. I gave you my first time. I didn't soil myself, nor did I dare to. I know myself well. I don't ask for status, I just ask that you come a few times a year to accompany me. That's enough."

Leng Yue also softened her heart and raised her hand to wipe Bao Shuang's tears: "Don't cry, I didn't say I would ignore you, but I still say that if you meet your true love, don't miss it."

Bao Shuang shook her head: "No, I have already asked the owner of the building for an appointment. I will be the manager of the Cangzhou Noble House for the rest of my life. I will have no worries about food and drink, and I will have power. I don't want to get married. The only thing I want is to lie in your arms occasionally."

"I have already informed the Cangzhou government office. As long as I am here in Cangzhou, no one will dare to cause trouble here. You can do your job without worry."

Bao Shuang nodded with tears of joy: "I know that in recent years, all the noble houses in other places have encountered problems, and only my place is the quietest. I know you are helping me, and I am very grateful."

At this moment, Ye Ling was watching Leng Yue and Bao Shuang from behind a nearby wooden pillar, feeling helpless. "Meng Meng, what should I do? She's the one my cousin loves, right? Alas, these two are not meant to be together in this life! But... does this count as an affair?"

"Master, this is ancient times. It is normal for a man like General Leng to have three wives and four concubines. Not to mention extramarital affairs, didn't your grandfather marry three wives? And your eldest uncle, in addition to that woman Fu Qiongyu, also had two concubines. Only your second uncle is a military man, so he only married one wife," Mengmeng said.

Ye Ling nodded helplessly: You are right, my cousin and Huang Shan actually have no emotional foundation. My grandfather arranged this marriage. I heard that my cousin didn’t even meet Huang Shan when he returned to Beijing, and the two of them got married.

"You've wandered around enough, isn't it time to go back?" Mengmeng reminded.

Ye Ling sighed helplessly: Look at the two of them, they look like a pair of lovers, Baoshuang has been crying the whole time, it would be such a spoiler if I went there at this time?

"What should I do?"

Ye Ling thought for a moment and grabbed a woman. "Miss, please go and tell the man next to your manager, Miss Bao Shuang, that I'm going to the gambling house on the first floor to take a look. Tell him not to follow me. I'll be back soon."

"Okay, sir, would you like me to accompany you?"

"No need." Ye Ling turned around and went downstairs to the gambling house, thinking to himself: Langya Pavilion heard that the thief Di Bin likes to gamble. Since it is confirmed that he is now in Cangzhou, I might as well try my luck.

The woman followed Ye Ling's instructions and came to Leng Yue's table. "Sister Baoyue, a young man just asked me to tell this young man that he's going to the gambling house to have some fun and that you're not allowed to go with him. He'll come back here to find you when he's done."

"Why is she going to the gambling house alone?" Leng Yue said as she was about to stand up.

"Young Master, that Young Master..."

Before the woman could finish her words, Leng Yue stood up and left quickly.

The woman looked at Baoshuang at a loss. Baoshuang smiled bitterly and said, "Go and do your work. Tell them not to charge this table."

"Yes," the woman responded.

Ye Ling walked into the gambling area, her eyes quickly scanning the surroundings. The sounds of dice rolling and shouting intertwined. She carefully observed everyone, hoping to spot the person she was looking for. Time was limited; she would only be in Cangzhou for a dozen days at most, so she had to make a quick decision.

Leng Yue also came to the gambling area. He saw Ye Ling at a glance and walked over quickly.

"Cousin?" Ye Ling was helpless: "Why did you follow me? Didn't you say you didn't need to come?"

"This is not a place for you to have fun. Go, get out." Leng Yue was afraid that Ye Ling would lose money, so she took her hand and walked out: "Ling'er, remember, you must never gamble. It's a bottomless pit."

"Of course I know, I just came in to take a look, I don't know how to play," Ye Ling explained.

"Then go up and eat, and then we'll go back."

"Okay!" Ye Ling could only obey.

Their table was already full of dishes. Ye Ling was a little surprised: "Miss Bao Shuang, I don't think we ordered so much?"

"You are too polite, Envoy Ye. Our owner has already informed all the distinguished guests in the restaurant that whenever you come to eat, we must serve you the best dishes and we cannot charge you for them," Baoshuang said with a smile.

"You..." Ye Ling looked at Leng Yue.

"Don't look at me, I didn't say that. I saw through it as soon as I entered the door. Here, this is a letter from Master Youlou to you," Leng Yue said.

"Okay, I failed," Ye Ling admitted. He took the letter and put it in his arms, then started eating. "This dish is very delicious. I've eaten it at Guiren before. Cousin, you should try it."

"These are our signature dishes. If you like them, eat more."

"Thank you, Miss Baoshuang." Ye Ling was really hungry. She didn't eat enough at the branch hall at noon.

Bao Shuang smiled slightly and said, "Enjoy your meal, both of you. I'll go for a walk and come back later."

"Okay, go ahead and do your thing, don't worry about us."

Baoshuang glanced at Lengyue, then turned and left dejectedly.