Quick Transmigration: The Green Tea Mistress's Guide to Seduction - A Master's Handbook

Qin Shenzhi told Xie Qingyu these things, of course, not because he meant well.

When Xie Qingyu left him, she could almost sense the hidden provocation in his eyes.

However, Xie Qingyu also knew that Qin Shenzhi was telling the truth. Qin Lingrong was indeed that kind of person, because Qin Shenzhi could not hide the disgust in his eyes when he mentioned that Qin Lingrong had done such things.

This explains why Qin Lingrong rarely goes back to the backyard.

According to Qin Shenzhi, Qin Lingrong has been playing this game for several years.

His elopement made him realize that he enjoyed the feeling of being played with by many people, and thus he had no interest in Xie Qingyu in the backyard.

Xie Qingyu thought she could finally relax, but Qin Lingrong, on a whim, went into the backyard.

Unexpectedly, a few days later, Qin Lingrong actually came to Xie Qingyu's place, which was unprecedented.

Perhaps because the Lady Hou had severely reprimanded him last time, Qin Lingrong did not come in as aggressively as he had last time.

When he arrived, Xie Qingyu was still in the room getting ready. There was a commotion outside, and it was Hongdou who went out to check before returning to report to Xie Qingyu.

Before Xie Qingyu could even stand up, Qin Lingrong had already entered.

After entering, he sat down directly on the couch where Xie Qingyu usually rested, watching her do her makeup without saying a word.

Xie Qingyu could see him staring at her in the bronze mirror, a sinister figure behind her, like a venomous snake, waiting for its chance to strike.

"Why did you come today, my husband?" Xie Qingyu asked, turning around after calming herself down.

"It's been more than two months since you married into the family, hasn't it?" Qin Lingrong asked as she turned around. Without any hesitation, he lay down on the couch, propping himself up with one arm behind his back and playing with the sachet at his waist with the other.

Xie Qingyu's gaze fell on the sachet, which was embroidered with a group of mandarin ducks. Judging from the embroidery, it should not have been done by a professional embroiderer.

"Yes," Xie Qingyu replied softly.

"Why is there so much disorder in your yard?" Qin Lingrong asked again.

When he came in, no one came to announce his arrival; they were all just panicking outside.

"My husband doesn't come often, so they were quite pleased to see you today." Xie Qingyu bowed after each sentence, looking every bit the prim and proper lady from a respectable family.

Qin Lingrong was annoyed by what he saw and regretted coming here.

But thinking about it...

"Since you've married me, you should be one with me. I've been busy socializing and making friends outside, hoping they can be helpful in the future. I should introduce you to them. Come with me the day after tomorrow." Qin Lingrong finally revealed his purpose.

"How can this be? Although they are my husband's friends, they are still outsiders. Why don't you find a day to invite them to the mansion, and I will take care of the hospitality? They can also get to know my husband's friends." Xie Qingyu nodded like a rattle-drum, refusing everything.

Qin Lingrong clicked his tongue, seemingly dissatisfied.

"With me here, what are you afraid of?"

What I'm afraid of is you.

Xie Qingyu truly hadn't expected that Qin Lingrong's idea would actually target her.

However, Xie Qingyu couldn't say this. "No, I'm afraid I'll be too timid to go out and embarrass my husband."

"Why are you dawdling like this? I don't want to come to the backyard because I hate seeing you like this," Qin Lingrong said, half-jokingly, using reverse psychology.

Xie Qingyu was too lazy to be tactful with him anymore and wanted to refuse him directly.

At this moment, Hongdou brought in tea, placed it on the table, and then handed it to Qin Lingrong.

Looking at Hongdou, Xie Qingyu's eyes darted around. "Well, alright then, I'll go with my husband to meet his friends the day after tomorrow."

"That's the attitude a wife should have." Qin Lingrong smiled with satisfaction. Having achieved his goal, he got up to leave without even taking a sip of tea.

Just as he was about to leave, Xie Qingyu spoke up, "In that case, could my husband stay today?"

"As long as you behave, you can stay." Qin Lingrong's eyes were full of smiles, like he was staring at prey that was completely unaware of being targeted.

Qin Lingrong left after he finished speaking.

Hongdou glanced at Xie Qingyu as if she wanted to say something, but remained silent.

Tingling couldn't help but say, "Why does the young master seem a bit strange? He hasn't entered Miss's courtyard for two months, and when he finally does come, he still wants to take Miss to meet his friends."

Hongdou then said, "This servant also finds it a bit strange. Perhaps Madam should not go."

After listening to their conversation, Xie Qingyu looked away and sat back down at the dressing table, letting Tingling comb her hair.

“But if I don’t go, my husband will never enter the backyard.” Xie Qingyu’s voice was filled with a heartbreaking helplessness.

“That’s true. Anyway, it’s a good thing that the son-in-law is willing to come to the backyard now. At least…” Tingling first looked at Xie Qingyu’s belly, her meaning was very clear.

Xie Qingyu noticed her gaze but did not refute it.

Hongdou added, "But the young master wouldn't suddenly invite the madam without a reason..."

"Judging from the young master's demeanor, it doesn't seem like he came of his own volition. Perhaps his friends haven't seen the young lady before, and are therefore interested in her, which is why they had the young master take her there..."

When the spirit began to speak, I was happy that I had discovered the truth, but the voice grew softer and softer until I was afraid to continue.

Even though the social atmosphere is more open, the control over women is not as strict as in the previous dynasty.

However, it's not a good thing for other men to be 'interested' in married women from wealthy families.

"I was wrong, I was momentarily confused," Tingling immediately apologized.

"Considering this is your first offense, and since you were in my room, I'll fine you one month's salary. If there's a next time..." Xie Qingyu looked at Tingling expressionlessly.

“This servant promises it will never happen again,” Tingling said immediately.

She knew she had said something outrageous as soon as she finished speaking.

Back when she lived with Miss Xie in the Xie mansion, it was just the two of them, and they were used to speaking freely.

Fortunately, no one else was present today. If such words had been said outside, not only would Yueyin be punished, but even death by beating would be a matter of a word.

Tingling was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, and he simply didn't know how to express his loyalty.

"Alright, go and urge them to have breakfast. I want to eat that steamed rice cake today. Go and see if they have it in the kitchen," Xie Qingyu said.

“This is a specialty dish that my wet nurse learned in the south. The cooks in the Marquis’s mansion don’t know it, but I do. I’ll make it for you.” Tingling seemed to have found an opportunity to show off and hurriedly said.

"Then thank you for your trouble." Xie Qingyu dismissed Tingling with a few words.

Hongdou took over the task of combing Xie Qingyu's hair from Tingling and stood behind her to do her hair.

"I really don't want to go, but if I don't go, will my husband be angry?" Xie Qingyu sighed.

Hongdou paused, "If Madam doesn't want to go, then she shouldn't."