HLnovel Chapter 240 Conspiracy
Chapter 240 Conspiracy
Chapter 240 Conspiracy
Meanwhile, Zhao Yuanwai's confidant Wang Bao and his ninth concubine Min'er, while Zhao Yuanwai was unconscious, locked the door and had a good time making love in the room. After the lovemaking, Wang Bao leaned against the headboard, panting, with his soft and beautiful wife in his arms, feeling a sense of vengeful pleasure.
He had been serving Master Zhao for five years, during which time he had been helping Master Zhao find all sorts of beautiful women. However, Master Zhao had never rewarded him, only caring about enjoying them himself. Over time, Wang Bao harbored resentment. But he was also an extremely patient person, and he kept his hatred hidden deep in his heart until Min'er appeared.
Min'er was originally a singing girl at a small tavern. Because of her charming appearance and sweet, clear voice, she caught the eye of Master Zhao at first glance. As usual, Master Zhao set up a scheme, having Wang Bao pretend to be a bully and cause trouble, while he would then act as a good Samaritan to mediate, intending to trick Min'er into his trap. However, he didn't expect that Wang Bao and Min'er would fall in love at first sight, secretly becoming pregnant. Her marriage to Master Zhao as his ninth concubine was merely a calculated move.
Because Na Min'er was unwilling to submit to Master Zhao, she somehow found a poison called "Female Pleasure" and tricked Master Zhao into taking it on their "wedding night." Then she lied to him, saying that he had his period and was unable to have intercourse, thus escaping a terrible ordeal.
Master Zhao, seeing the meat that was within his grasp but unable to eat it, was itching with desire. He summoned Min'er to serve him every day, wanting to take advantage of her as soon as possible. However, Min'er had the opportunity and poisoned Master Zhao time and time again. In the end, the poison took effect, and he could no longer have sex with anyone.
Wang Bao and Min'er had been hoping that Master Zhao would die from poisoning so they could seize his property and escape to the Northwest to live a carefree life, since they couldn't find a cure for him. However, they never expected that Master Zhao would be cured by the people sent by Mr. Green Ivy, which was really infuriating.
“The old turtle’s poison has been cured. If we poison him again, won’t it arouse his suspicion?” Min’er asked with slight worry.
Wang Bao narrowed his eyes dangerously and said, "What are you afraid of? We can just shift the blame onto those two women sent by Mr. Green Ivy."
Min'er's heart stirred slightly. Her soft, fair hands climbed up Wang Bao's neck, and she propped herself up, looking at him with a seductive smile in her eyes.
"You just told that old bastard that the woman was extremely beautiful, a rare beauty in the world. Is that true?"
Wang Bao pinched her cheek and coaxed her with a smile, "That's all a lie to that old bastard. Her face is covered by a veil, so she must be ugly and unable to show her face to anyone. How can she compare to you?"
"You're just using sweet talk to make me happy." Min'er said coquettishly, pushing Wang Bao and saying, "You've been gone long enough. Don't let that old bastard find out anything. You'd better go back quickly."
Wang Bao sat up and, with Min'er's help, dressed himself. Just as he was about to leave, Min'er said again:
"Wait a minute."
Wang Bao turned around, put his arm around Min'er's slender waist, and teased, "What? You can't bear to part with me?"
Min'er said, "I'll go instead. I'm the one who always administers the poison, so he can lower his guard."
Wang Bao thought for a moment and said, "Alright, then be careful."
Then, the two of them carefully went out the door one after the other and walked towards the front yard. But before they even reached the front yard, they heard a commotion coming from inside.
Wang Bao paused for a moment, handed "Female Pleasure" to Min'er, and said in a low voice, "Go to his room and proceed as planned. I'll go to the front yard to see what's going on."
Min'er naturally had no objection. She held the small porcelain bottle in her hand and turned to walk towards Master Zhao's house. Wang Bao, on the other hand, strode towards the front yard. As he turned the corner of the corridor, he unexpectedly bumped into Ye Pianran and Ye Lingyue face to face, which startled him so much that his heart skipped a beat.
"It's you!" Wang Bao snapped out of his daze, quickly composed himself, and grinned, "Why are you back, young lady?" But he was puzzled. Hadn't Wu Er sent men to kill them? How could they be allowed to return to the Zhao residence alive? And why didn't anyone stop them?
"I remembered there was something I forgot to do, so I came back," Ye Pianran said casually, remembering Wang Bao. "What, not welcome?"
Wang Bao caught a glimpse of the Zhao family's guards lying on the ground, and Wu Er standing frozen in a strange position. His heart sank, and he quickly smiled and said, "How could that be? Miss saved my master's life, so you are an honored guest of the Zhao family. Please come inside."
After speaking, Wang Bao tried to lead Ye Pianran and Ye Lingyue to the front hall, but Ye Pianran unexpectedly said:
"You've gone to the wrong place. This is the way to get into Master Zhao's house."
Seeing Ye Pianran walk straight towards the courtyard where Master Zhao was, Wang Bao clenched his fist tightly, a dark glint flashing in his eyes that no one could detect, and followed her.
"Yes, yes, I misremembered."
After walking a few steps and not receiving a response from Ye Pianran, Wang Bao's eyes darted around, and he said:
“Young lady, your medical skills are truly superb. After your treatment, my master is now fully recovered. My master said that your medical skills are completely comparable to Mr. Green Ivy’s.”
Unmoved by his flattery, Ye Pianran changed the subject and asked, "I've heard that your master has taken nine concubines. Is that true?"
Wang Bao smiled helplessly, with a hint of embarrassment: "The rumors circulating are indeed true."
"Your master certainly knows how to enjoy life," Ye Pianran said casually. "I suppose in this capital, besides the Emperor, your master has the most wives and concubines, doesn't he?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Bao broke out in a cold sweat: "This...this humble servant does not know."
"Why are you so nervous? It's normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines, even my father was no exception," Ye Pianran suddenly said with a smile.
Wang Bao chuckled dryly, sweat beading on his forehead, and said, "Yes, yes, the young lady is right."
"However—" Ye Pianran changed the subject again, "The Emperor's concubines are taken in a legitimate manner, but I wonder if the nine wives and concubines your master has married are all voluntary."
"What are you saying, young lady? Marrying is a matter of mutual consent. Besides, our master dotes on all his wives and concubines." Wang Bao said with a wicked smile, "What, young lady, are you intending to become the tenth concubine of the Zhao family?"
"Insolence!" Ye Lingyue roared, her eyes wide with anger. She drew her soft whip from her waist and lashed it at Wang Bao. "Do you know who my young lady is? How dare you speak so disrespectfully!"
Wang Bao was unable to dodge in time and was struck on the face by the whip, leaving another bloody welt.
"A tenth concubine?" Ye Pianran sneered. "I'm afraid your master wouldn't dare to take her, nor could he afford to."
Wang Bao clutched his bleeding face in pain, examining Ye Pianran's clothes. He noticed the fabric was from the royal weaving workshop and realized something was amiss: "Who exactly are you people?"
“They are people your Zhao family can’t afford to offend,” Ye Lingyue said with a cold snort.
"Can't afford to offend her? Could she be the daughter of royalty?" Wang Bao was pondering this when he suddenly heard a terrified scream from ahead:
"Get out of my way! Get out of my way! You witch! You're trying to kill me again! Help!"