Chapter 15 Calming the Mind and Will
"Master? Master?"
"You're here! What time is it now?"
"It's just dawn."
"The master drew three symbols in a row, what's the threat now? And is there something that needs to be done? However, we just met yesterday, and you're thinking of me again so soon?"
"This is naturally... uh... just showing some inner feelings! Let's not mention this for now, I've thought about it, if you rescue Wanday Cheng and the two of you bring me out of here, there shouldn't be any problem, right?"
"Master, I told you yesterday that Wan Rijian is being held under duress. Wanting to rescue him before your grand wedding is impossible for the time being. We need to come up with a foolproof plan."
"Your meaning is that by the time I come up with a foolproof plan, my wedding will have already started and it'll be too late, right?"
"What a clever master!"
"It seems I can only marry this demonic prince! Alas, my fate is bitter!"
"Monster?"
"Isn't it? Just look at how he looks, so beautiful and enchanting. Fortunately, he's not a woman, or else he might become a scourge to the country and its people. By the way, is this place practicing male charm?" From now on, I'll just call him "妖孽" (demon) in my heart, how fitting.
"Male impotence?"
"Can I marry a man?"
"Okay."
"Ah!!!!!!!"
"What's wrong with Master?"
"Alright, I take back what I said earlier. It's not possible, it's actually... this demon, no good! He won't have taken a liking to Wang Ri Cheng, will he?! You say, does the prince like men?"
"As far as I know, the favored women in Wang Ye's mansion, although not as many as those of the emperor, are at least twenty or thirty, but I have never heard that there is a male favorite."
"What!!! More than twenty people!!! That means he's not only a monster, but also a sex maniac! Don't they have any concubines or mistresses?"
"There are currently two concubines, but the position of empress has always been vacant."
"Why is it always empty?"
"I don't know about this one, if Master wants to know, I can go and find out."
"It's all right, he has children."
"Not yet!"
"How old is he?"
"Hmm? Twenty-two years old."
"Alas, this golden age! He's actually a lecher! What a pity for his kidneys."
"Master?"
"Nothing! Never mind, let me think!" My head is a bit muddled and my stomach is also a bit hungry. I'll just drink some of this soup; it's better than having an empty stomach.
"Master?"
"Hmm?" This soup is quite tasty.
"How old is your master? Of course, if you don't want to say it, you can just keep quiet."
"I'm 28!" Good drink, good drink.
"What?"
"I'm twenty-eight, twenty-eight years old." After eating a bit, everything is clear now.
……
Why has it been quiet for so long? I raised my head to look at Sima Nan, and saw that he was also staring at me dead on. His eyes were a bit frightening, yet somehow not, an indescribable feeling.
"What's wrong, scared you? I'm too old, huh?"
"Of course not." He regained his usual smiling eyes, "I just didn't expect the master would be of this age."
"Go ahead and say I'm old, I'm fine with it. After all, obeying me won't put you at a disadvantage. At my age, I can be considered an elder too, right? It's just that initially, I felt sorry for this demon, marrying me as his official wife was also his bad luck. I'd say even if he had married someone else, it would've been the same. But hearing from you that he has so many family members, I don't feel that way anymore. With so many young women surrounding him, even if he were to die one day, he wouldn't be able to enjoy them all, right? And besides..."
A loud "bang" startled me, followed by a series of continuous bangs. It was the sound of firecrackers, is the wedding about to start? I got up and wanted to go out and take a look, but my heart suddenly sank, and my foot, which had already been lifted, was put back down. I felt that the soup I drank earlier was in vain, otherwise why did I feel even hungrier now?
My hand in my sleeve was shaking, no matter how poor I was on the surface, but actually I was still a little scared. This demon was younger than me, but he was still a prince after all. If he wasn't happy, I would be finished. Being beaten into the cold palace was a good thing, but if he wanted my life, wouldn't it... My eyes were a bit sour, but I couldn't cry out loud. I couldn't let Sima Nan see my weakness, which would be very unfavorable for me!
"Siman! You can go!" I pulled up a smile and turned around to look at him.
"Master?"
"Let's go, he has so many women, he won't do anything to an old and faded person like me. And this is also a long-term meal ticket, huh, meaning I won't starve again in the future, it's pretty good, just as you said."
Siman Nan didn't respond, but instead quietly stared at me. Although there was still a smile on his face, his eyes were profound and seemed to want to dissect me. Then he nodded slightly and left.
After he left, I hastily went out of the house and arrived at the window, but all those secret signals were gone, really made me worry for nothing.
The wedding was completely beyond my expectations, from the moment Sima Nan left until now, no one has come in, don't they hold a wedding ceremony here? The bride is going to stay inside all the time, it's said that this is good for the relationship, saves trouble, but people are getting impatient, this waiting time is too long, can it really be that I won't see that demon king until tonight.
What's even stranger is that from dawn till now, the courtyard has been as quiet as if it had been soundproofed. Only two or three firecrackers were set off at dawn, and now it's almost noon. I wonder if I should go out and take a look. As I walk to the gate of the courtyard, I find that the two "door gods" are gone, which means that there is no one guarding the courtyard now. Does this mean I can come and go freely?
It seems like a group of people are coming from afar, and vaguely it looks like Fuma. I hurriedly retreated back into the house, if she sees me going out again, she'll definitely nag me again. Her quick mouth really makes me a bit overwhelmed. Just as I sat down in the house, Fuma pushed open the door and came in, followed by two little girls that I had never seen before.
"Congratulations, Princess! Oh my, look at this mouth of mine. Congratulations, Madam! Today is indeed a joyous day for you, and even I, Fuma, feel like I'm basking in your glory. What a wonderful aura...!" So soon changed your tone?
"Mrs. Fu, thank you. I don't know what brings you here?" Mrs. Fu's ability to adapt to the situation was truly remarkable.
"Oh dear, look at me getting old and muddled. The master will be here soon, I'll get the two maids to help the mistress tidy up."
"Oh, forget it."
"You two come over here, and be quick about it." The two little maids came running over and started fussing around my face and body, while Fu Ma directed from the side.
Alas, it's finally time to meet, I wonder what kind of scheme this demon is plotting, or what kind of scheme this Marquis is plotting. Logically speaking, in order for me to complete my ancestral training, I should at least be married into the palace, so why did I end up marrying only a prince? Is there something wrong with me? Why isn't there anyone who understands me? Am I really fighting alone? But with peace and prosperity everywhere, what's the point of my efforts?!
"Alright, madam, I'll help you sit on the bed... Alright, that slave family can withdraw now, let's go."
Fu Mama and the two little maidservants retreated, closing the door behind them. The room fell silent once again, and the earlier commotion seemed to have dissipated. As for this marriage, whether it's true or false, I don't care - I won't be at a disadvantage no matter how you look at it. This demon is just a wealthy and handsome man; even if he were to imprison me in the cold palace, I wouldn't starve, would I? In short, this tender grass is extremely fresh and rare, and this old cow has gotten an incredible bargain! As long as he doesn't harm me, everything will be fine.
