Reborn as a concubine's daughter and entering a noble family: Xie Lang, don't be too seduc

Lady Maoguo continued, "Nanying, my daughter Huayuan's third uncle has two illegitimate daughters who are a bit older. Their birth mothers passed away early, so their marriages have been delayed. I think it would be better to offer them to your second son as concubines!"

Is this a move to cramm people into her and Xie Lin's courtyard?

Although Huo Sanghua was ignorant about matters between men and women, she had lived in the harem for so many years and knew very well what was going on with the concubines placed in the courtyard.

His Majesty's harem appears peaceful on the surface, but in private, the women are constantly fighting amongst themselves.

With new people crowding the courtyard, who knows when one of them will steal the spotlight and cause chaos.

Thinking back to today...

She had only been married to Xie Lin for half a month, yet this Lady of Maoguo was trying to use such a method to threaten her into agreeing to persuade Xie Shu.

That's truly... a brilliant move!

However, her relationship with Xie Lin was different from that of an ordinary couple. She was also afraid that there would be more spies in the courtyard. If they found out about their one-year agreement, things would probably be more troublesome in the future.

Lady Maoguo did not rush to state her demands, but simply laid out her threats.

She was just waiting for Hawthorne to apologize and ask for help.

“That’s fine!” Huo Sanghua said, then grabbed Nie Huayuan in front of her and asked with genuine “curiosity.” “I wonder what your third uncle’s two daughters look like? Can they dance? Can they sing?”

"you... ..."

“Aunt, you don’t know, my second son used to be a playboy who frequented brothels. He especially liked women who were beautiful, slender, and voluptuous. It’s a pity he married me; I was too young and hadn’t fully grown up yet, so it’s normal that he doesn’t like me. But since I’ve taken on the role of his official wife, I should at least find him a few women he likes and keep them in the house, so he won’t run off to the outside world every day!” Huo Sanghua held onto Nie Huayuan tightly, but then spoke to the Duchess of Maoguo, “If all the women in her third uncle’s family were like that, then I would be relieved!”

As a legitimate daughter, Nie Huayuan couldn't bear to hear such words, and her face turned bright red with embarrassment.

She tried desperately to break free from Hawthorne's grasp, but she couldn't shake him off.

Desperate, she could only look to her mother for help!

"...But it doesn't matter if they aren't, as long as they're pretty, slim where they should be, and curvy where they should be...At worst, I'll just put some money in myself and find a few talented girls from the Moon-Viewing Pavilion to help train. Those who are good at singing can learn to sing, and those who are good at dancing can learn to dance. Erlang likes the girls from the Moon-Viewing Pavilion, so if we train them to look like that, we'll definitely be able to keep Erlang!"

Hawthorne, with a "table-flipping" determination and a willingness to perish together with his opponent...

Nobody's going to have a good day today.

As soon as she loosened her grip, Nie Huayuan rubbed her swollen wrist and ran to the side of the Lady of Maoguo, her face flushed with embarrassment.

She had a bellyful of complaints, but as a well-behaved girl raised in seclusion, how could she possibly voice them in front of others? In the end, all she could do was stomp her feet in frustration.

The Duchess of Maoguo's face turned ashen...

What nonsense! They want the girls from the Moon-Viewing Pavilion to train the children they raised at home... That's utter rubbish!

What kind of behavior is this!

She thought the Marquis of Anding's mansion and her Duke of Mao's mansion were some kind of place, but she really had the misfortune of bringing the girl from Guanyue Tower here to train her concubines... ...Both families will lose all face! Even if her daughter marries into the Marquis of Anding's mansion, she won't be able to show her face in public!

Having such a sister-in-law in the family brings shame to the whole family.

But... how could Lady Maoguo swallow this insult? She looked at Old Madam Xie and said, "As expected of someone raised in the palace, she has so many ways to keep a man. She must have been used to seeing the masters in the palace vying for favor, and she must have learned the tricks of the trade. Nanying, your family really did marry that good-for-nothing Erlang a woman who is worthy of him!"

Madam Xie was so ashamed by these words that she wanted to disappear. Her face turned pale and then red, and she glared fiercely at Huo Sanghua.

Although she was in front of important guests, I wouldn't make things difficult for her.

But once the distinguished guest leaves, I'll definitely vent my anger. "Not at all."

"What, didn't you hear that?" The Duchess of Maoguo seemed to look down on Old Madam Xie. Her family was a Duke's mansion, while the Xie family was merely the Marquis of Anding, which was inferior. Her eldest daughter was the principal wife of the Third Prince, and she was not too happy about her youngest daughter marrying the legitimate son of the Xie family.

However, because her daughter liked Xie Shu, she had no choice but to agree.

But the Xie family has gotten into so much trouble; who knows, they might one day fall into a trap, and their in-laws might suffer as well.

Madam Xie wasn't exceptionally intelligent, but she was quite adept at managing a household. Her strengths lay in her ruthless and decisive actions. However, when faced with someone like Huo Sanghua...

There was simply no other way.

Lady Maoguo said, "She's protecting your second son. The young couple is newly married and doesn't want us to send people into their courtyard. She said those things just to disgust us shameless folks. In private, the young couple's relationship is probably quite good!"

Madam Xie then realized what was going on.

She almost believed Huo Sanghua, and actually thought that Huo Sanghua and Xie Lin were on the verge of falling out.

No wonder something felt off; those words were all in defense of Xie Lin!

"Second Madam, I won't beat around the bush anymore. Let's be frank." The Duchess of Maoguo, believing she had grasped Huo Sanghua's weakness, decided to confront her directly. "I know you don't want me to force someone into your second son's household. And I don't necessarily have to force anyone into your second son's. My daughter loves the eldest son of the Xie family and insists on marrying him, which is why things have been delayed until now. I also want to fulfill her wish and make her happy... Let's each compromise. You can put in a good word for my Hua Yuan with the eldest son; with your ability to read people, it shouldn't be difficult. And I'll persuade you, her mother-in-law, to stop making things difficult for you and stop trying to force anyone into your household. How about that?"

Each side takes a step back...

But she still needed Huo Sanghua to speak well of her daughter to Xie Shu.

But compared to having a stranger shoved into the courtyard and having their every move monitored...

It seems that...

"The Duchess of Maoguo certainly has quite the airs," Xie Shu's voice came from outside the hall. He had rushed over and met Liao Bin at the door, only to learn that Liao Bin had failed to stop Huo Sanghua. Even so, it seemed he was still a step too late...

He had overheard some things outside the hall, but he only barged in at this crucial moment.

Upon seeing Xie Shu appear, Nie Huayuan's face immediately lit up with a smile.

Even the Duchess of Maoguo, who had been sitting firmly in her high position, stood up...

"Shu'er? Why are you back?" Old Madam Xie hurriedly stepped forward and pulled Xie Shu back, whispering, "Don't be angry, talk it out slowly."

She knew Xie Shu was angry; after all, anyone would think that her angry expression was...

It seems he came specifically for the Lady of Maoguo.

Xie Shu turned to the side. "Mother, I have told you before that I will not marry Miss Nie, and I have also asked you to apologize to the Duchess of Maoguo. How could you still help them and deceive me?"

"How is this a lie, Shu'er..." Madam Xie was caught in the middle, unable to explain further in front of the Duchess of Maoguo. She could only force a smile and try to persuade Xie Shu, "You see, Erlang is already married, it's time for you to get married too. Since you don't have a girl you like, your mother will look for one for you..."

"I have someone I like," Xie Shu said without changing his expression.