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  Changgeng didn't come back to report until the hour of You, "Gu Yiniang returned the package to Huang Pozi at the entrance of the rear alley. Huang Pozi then headed west and left the city, reaching the woods outside the city suburbs. Suddenly, several bandits with covered faces emerged, not only robbing her of her valuables but also nearly taking her life."

  He paused, "That gang is indeed a group of thieves who have escaped from the authorities. Among them, there is one called Zhang Quezi, who has already had a wanted poster issued by the Six Boards. I've ordered people to bind and capture them all and take them to the yamen."

  Ming Xuan's eyebrows slightly furrowed, "Those thieves, were they arranged by the young master's wife?"

  I knew Yang was reckless and presumptuous, but I never thought she would be so lawless and actually have connections with the thieves wanted by the authorities. If this gets out, the consequences will be unthinkable.

  Chang Geng shook his head, "It doesn't look like it either. I personally interrogated the leader, and he only said that they had been eyeing Huang Pozi in the city, seeing that her bundle was heavy, thinking she was a runaway slave who had stolen her master's property and escaped, so they followed her. Originally, they just wanted to rob her of her bundle, but the old woman resisted fiercely, which is why they decided to kill her."

  He continued, "Huang Pozi has now been safely delivered into He Gui's hands, so please don't worry, madam."

  Ming Xuan said with a sigh, "Even if the bandits were skilled, they wouldn't have coincidentally bumped into Huang Pozi carrying a large sum of money. It's likely that the young master's wife was behind this. The leader didn't say anything, but if this matter gets out, it won't be good."

  As Yang's identity, even if this matter gets out of hand, it will only be a matter of servants. It can't move her foundation. Moreover, Huang Pozi is originally a slave of the Pei Mansion. If Yang Shi kills her with the crime of escaping slaves, bystanders can say at most that she is ruthless and cruel, but according to the law, she cannot be convicted.

  As for the crime of colluding with thieves, there is no conclusive evidence. It cannot be pinned on her head.

  But that old woman was dismissed by Ming Xuan because she had deducted food materials, and if this matter were to be made public, her name would definitely be linked with the old woman's for some time. The image of being deceived that she had painstakingly created not long ago might be ruined. Since the old woman is still alive, making a big deal out of it would be somewhat counterproductive.

  "She smiled at Changgeng and said, 'You did a great job, thank you, Changgeng.'"

  Chang Geng was taken aback. He immediately shook his head and said, "The instructions of the great madam are things that should be done, you don't have to thank me."

  Having been with them for these days, I have witnessed the deepening trust between Pei Jingchen and Ming Xuan. His attitude towards this great lady has undergone a significant transformation from reserve to recognition. At this moment, hearing her thank him, my heart is filled with mixed emotions.

  In this "thank you", there was respect, and she had never regarded him as a slave.

  Deng Xiang retired, and Pei Jingxun smiled and asked Ming Xuan, "What's next? How do you plan to deal with it?"

  Ming Xuan's eyes flickered slightly. "Let the old woman take care of it first, and then bring it out when the time is right. Yang Shi might also know about the West Suburbs affair by now, and her heart must be uneasy. Let her worry for a few more days. As for the others, not one can be left behind."

  She smiled slightly, with a playful glint in her eyes. "However, as for how to deal with those two maidservants, Huaying and Yu Die, it's all up to you, husband."

  After Yang's marriage, the two beautiful maids she brought with her always wanted to get close to Pei Jingxuan, but all the servants in the house were brought by Ming Xuan as dowry, and among them, Dan Hong was a particularly fierce and overbearing one, so naturally, those two maids couldn't succeed.

  Although she knew in her heart that Hua Ying and Yue Die would never come to fruition, Ming Xuan had also made up her mind to drive the two of them away.

  It's not because she was born with a sour heart, but the monthly allowance allocated by the Pei and Gu families is different. The Gu family allocates one example per person from the public fund, while the Pei family allocates one example per courtyard. Those two lazy maids won't do any work, but they still occupy the silver money allocation in the Jingyi Courtyard. She doesn't want to spend money to support these idle people.

  Pei Jingchen's eyes had an uncontrollable smile, "Did Yang give her the two sale contracts?"

  Ming Xuan shook her head, "I was just thinking that Yang's family is being petty. Since they've sent someone over, but didn't give us the sale contract, it seems like they're intentionally trying to cause trouble for us. The sale contract isn't in my hands, so I couldn't sell it even if I wanted to. But if we don't get rid of her, I won't be happy either."

  Her eyes blinked slightly, and her long eyelashes trembled like willow catkins swaying in the wind. She carefully probed, "If I were to use someone's method against them, if...if I were to devise a plan to get Father to accept these two maidservants, would you think my methods are not upright, and my actions shocking and unconventional?"

  Bai Xiaoan has had so many concubines, he probably wouldn't mind having two more. Hua Ying and Yue Die are eager to get into the master's bed, so let them be like that, and it would also allow Yang Shi to experience the taste of being forced to accept her husband having two more women. In one move, she actually didn't think there was anything seriously wrong with it.

  Is it still too presumptuous and bold at this time? Pei Jingchen is still an ancient person after all, even if he trusts her very much and supports her in everything she does as much as possible. Ancient people have their own principles and dignity, and she must know where his bottom line is.

  As expected, Pei Jingxuan's eyes flashed with surprise, but fortunately, this surprised expression quickly turned into a bitter smile. He sighed softly and wrapped his arms around her, "Always giving me surprises at unexpected times."

  That moonlit night, he met her with a wet body. He found it curious and interesting that she didn't cry or make a fuss, but instead quietly escaped. Such a bold and reckless behavior left a deep impression on his heart.

  It wasn't until after they got married that she truly revealed all her charms in front of him. In public, her elegant demeanor was impeccable, but in private, she often showed a playful and coquettish side, like a little girl. He had seen her cleverness and wisdom, and also felt her decisive and determined nature.

  This is a woman with great ideas, and Pei Jingchen didn't find it strange to have such shocking and unconventional ideas.

  He thought for a moment and said, "I know you're afraid I'll think this method is inappropriate, so you asked me first. Actually, it's not necessary at all. I'm not a pedantic or weak-willed person, as long as what I do doesn't go against my conscience, then I'll do it with abandon. What etiquette, what rules and regulations? These are all shackles set by others, even I don't want to follow them, how could I possibly have expectations of you?"

  Ming Xuan's heart was filled with joy, and her face revealed her emotions without reserve. She happily wrapped her arms around Pei Jingchen's neck, tiptoed, and gently kissed his lips, "Having you as my husband, I am blessed."

  Her kiss was like a feather, lightly brushing against his lips, like a spring breeze stirring up ripples.

  Pei Jingxuan's heart was filled with ripples, and a certain part of his body had changed unknowingly. In the midst of their new marriage, he had just tasted the sweetness, and his desire was stirring, wanting to continue further. It was only human nature. He held Ming Xuan's arm tighter, his lips stuck to her face, unwilling to leave. His voice was slightly hoarse, with a hint of huskiness, "Ah Xuan, shall we go inside?"

  After marriage, every night was spent in tender intimacy, yet it still seemed insufficient for her. She was like a poison mixed with honey; once he tasted it, he became deeply enthralled and couldn't extricate himself, nor was there any antidote to cure him.

  Ming Xuan, however, seemed to be oblivious to the ambiguity in the atmosphere and didn't notice the hint in his tone. She suddenly remembered that her new outfit was finished this afternoon and couldn't wait to put it on him.

  She left his arms, laughing and pulling his hand, saying, "Well, let's go inside. The clothes I made a few days ago are ready. It's the one with the nice color. Come on in and try it on to see if it fits. If it does, I'll make more like this size."

  The wardrobe opened, and Ming Xuan had just taken out a new dress, "Look, how is it?"

  A warm and wide embrace wrapped around her from behind, Pei Jingxuan said "good" as he buried his head in her shoulder. He rubbed his warm cheek against hers, while his hands slipped into her waist and moved upwards, reaching inside her thin undergarments to accurately find the red birthmark on her chest. "So beautiful!"

  Ming Xuan was a bit shy, and this sudden attack obviously changed her body as well. However, the sky had not darkened yet, and outside in the main hall, there were still maids standing with their heads bowed waiting for orders. If someone heard them, wouldn't she be embarrassed to death? She wasn't a purely ancient person, but she couldn't accept the awkwardness of being surrounded by onlookers while showing affection.

  "She shook her head hastily and said, 'Don't be foolish, wait till night...'"

  Before she could finish speaking, Ming Xuan found her lips already sealed by his. His kissing technique was clumsy, seemingly without much experience, yet somehow his tongue seemed to possess a magical power that drove away all rational thoughts from her mind. He sucked and nibbled in his own unique way, making her let go of all reserve, not thinking about anything else but indulging in his gentle ravishment.

  Ming Xuan's mouth let out a soft moan, amidst the confusion, she discovered that the buttons on her clothes had been undone at some point, slowly falling to the ground. Pei Jingchen's warm palm gently stroked her slender and delicate body, his fingers lightly teasing her erect buds, stirring up the desire within her. Her hips felt his arousal, her waist involuntarily swaying to the rhythm of his gentle touch.

  A gentle numbness spread from his earlobe, he breathed lightly, calling out her name repeatedly, "Ah Xuan, Ah Xuan..."

  The next second, Ming Xuan felt herself being lifted into the air and embraced. Pei Jing Chen gently placed her on the bed, his clothes slipping off unnoticed, revealing a sturdy and toned chest. He leaned over her, his eyes soft as if they were about to drip with water, and his exquisite face flushed with a brilliant red glow.

  His dense kisses moved down from her lips to her chest, and the delicate strawberry was skillfully held in his mouth. He clumsily but sincerely licked it, while his right hand still refused to be satisfied, probing downwards until the person below trembled with pleasure, their lips unable to hold back a soft moan. Only then did he raise his head with a satisfied smile, "Ah Xuan, I'm coming in!"

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