The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 860 Getting what you want

Jia Lian was puzzled: "What's there to worry about? Wouldn't it be a good thing if you got pregnant?"
It just so happens that my sister Feng and I have very few children.

As the saying goes, "The capable are often burdened with more work." Since you are in good health, you should naturally take on this responsibility.

Seeing that Jia Lian still had the mind to joke, it was hard to tell whether he was genuinely unaware of the implications or deliberately avoiding the topic.

Now that the topic has come up, Baochai naturally wouldn't do anything pointless.

She turned around and asked, "Does Second Brother really think so?"

Jia Lian looked puzzled: "Of course it's true..."

As he spoke, he seemed to sense something and said with some displeasure:

"Have you forgotten what I told you again? Or do you think that what I said before was just to appease you, and that you didn't really take it to heart?"

Seeing that Jia Lian seemed angry, Baochai quickly said, "It's not that I don't believe what Second Brother said, it's just... it's just that Sister Feng doesn't have a child yet. If I were to get ahead of her, wouldn't that make Sister Feng feel insecure?"

Jia Lian laughed and said, "What are you talking about? Does that mean I'm not allowed to have a son just because she can't give birth to one in a day?"

As he spoke, Jia Lian lightly tapped Baochai's forehead and scolded her, "You are just too thoughtful in everything you do."

I've said it before: in my heart, you and your Sister Feng are the same.

Although there is a difference in status, you should still show her more respect in your daily life and not feel inferior to her.

There's no need to be overly secretive or guarded. Those are your legitimate rights, and you should actively fight for them.

Of course, I would be even happier if they could consider my position more during the process of striving for it.

Jia Lian spoke lightly, but Baochai listened very carefully.

She is not a fool; she won't simply believe whatever people say.

She has her own judgment and can tell from a person's words and actions which words are true, which are false, and which are half true and half false.

Clearly, Jia Lian was consistent in his words and actions in front of her from beginning to end, and he never belittled her.

As for his somewhat cryptic last remark, she roughly understood its meaning.

Are you worried that she will stop at nothing to gain power and profit?
As expected, Second Brother Lian is clever and experienced. He understands these matters and seems to have a way of balancing the interests and conflicts between him and his wives and concubines.

Judging from the current situation, Lian Ergege is undoubtedly very successful.

Putting aside everything else, she couldn't even imagine what a tragic scene would unfold if she, Daiyu, and Fengjie were placed next to any other man.

Yet, it is precisely because of him that a relatively harmonious relationship can be maintained.

She didn't quite understand the intricacies of the situation. She simply felt that Jia Lian must have a knack for subtly influencing people.

Now that she knew Jia Lian's attitude, Baochai stopped pressing the matter.

Her relationship with Jia Lian was clearly heating up, and she didn't want to talk too much about topics involving interests, lest it create distance between them.

So she obediently replied, "Of course I believe what Second Brother says."

But things aren't as simple as you say.

Didn't Second Brother ever think about Chai'er's reputation?
"We've only signed a marriage contract; she hasn't officially entered the family yet. If she gets pregnant with your child, what will others think of Chai'er?"

"That is indeed a problem... So what do you suggest we do?"

Jia Lian readily accepted good advice.

Baochai said in a low voice, "After we return to the city, have someone go into the city and find a contraceptive medicine for Chai'er. Chai'er can brew it and drink it, and she should be fine."

Baochai didn't want to offend Fengjie, nor did she want to put Jia Lian in a difficult position. Therefore, taking a contraceptive soup to avoid pregnancy was the most appropriate solution she could think of.

However, she did not expect that Jia Lian's expression would change as soon as he heard this.

He seemed very angry.

Suddenly, he made a move, pressing her back down onto the railing and slapping her buttocks twice.

"Who gave you this terrible idea? Don't you know that kind of medicine is harmful to the body? Countless famous women in history have been unable to conceive for the rest of their lives because they took too much of this medicine."

Do you want to follow in their footsteps?

Jia Lian's angry demeanor wasn't entirely for Baochai's benefit.

Even Ping'er is not allowed to take any contraceptive medicine, let alone Baochai?

Although if Baochai were to become pregnant during this period, it would indeed cause them some trouble... but only a little.

Would he really risk harming Baochai's precious health just to avoid this little trouble?

For him, a woman's inability to have children has no impact.

But for Baochai herself, this was a major event concerning her entire life.

He wasn't that selfish.

Moreover, given Baochai's innate talent for bearing intelligent sons, Jia Lian was unwilling to waste it.

So even if it's a bit troublesome, it doesn't matter; he can handle it.

Then he said fiercely, "I'm warning you, don't even think about secretly getting some to eat behind my back. I'll have someone watching you, and if I find out you dare disobey my orders..."

"Hmph, it won't be as simple as just a spanking then."

Baochai did not resist Jia Lian's sudden attack, and even felt a warmth in her heart when she heard Jia Lian's scolding.

How could she not know that contraceptive soup is generally harmful?

Her mother was afraid she would do something foolish, so before she left, she specifically told her not to eat this!
But she was willing to take a risk for Jia Lian.

Of course, while she was willing, being so clearly rejected and threatened by Jia Lian still made her happy, and even somewhat moved.

She turned and looked deeply at the man she was so enamored with, and suddenly made a bold decision.

"Brother-in-law, didn't you want Chai'er to repay you? What are you waiting for?"

Jia Lian, who was already gloating over finding the right opportunity and excuse to openly slap Baochai's beautiful buttocks, hurriedly looked up at Baochai's face upon hearing this.

Unfortunately, after Baochai finished speaking to him in a soft and quiet tone, she turned her head away.

Then, to his incredulous gaze, she slowly placed her hands on the railing, supporting her graceful body.

At that moment, Jia Lian could feel his heart pounding.

Indeed, the desire to tarnish the image of a pure and innocent woman is always a man's deepest longing.

It is truly groundbreaking that Baochai, such a stunningly beautiful and aloof woman, would take the initiative to do something so captivating!

Knowing full well that delay might lead to complications, Jia Lian did not stand on ceremony with Baochai and quickly accepted her gift of gratitude.

……

Ying'er was originally in the ship's hall, tidying up and checking for any items or belongings left behind by Baochai.

She didn't seem to care when she noticed Jia Lian coming up and whispering to her young lady outside.

Suddenly, there was no conversation outside for a long time, and the faint, complex sounds she had heard while peeking over the wall that morning could still be heard. She paused, then quickly climbed onto a deck chair and peered out onto the deck.

At a glance, she saw Jia Lian standing under the parasol, his arm around her young lady's waist...

Although she couldn't see her daughter's full appearance, she wasn't so stupid as to not guess what the young master and girl were doing!
She felt that she still knew too little about her own daughter.

She came in to tidy the room in the morning and searched everywhere, but couldn't find anything with red on it.

Considering how easily her daughter had submitted to Jia Lian, she immediately guessed a terrible truth:

My own pure and innocent girl is no longer a virgin?
After deciding on this idea, she was puzzled.

Because she simply couldn't understand how Jia Lian had managed to eat the young lady without her noticing, even under her close surveillance.
That’s all.

What are you doing with the Second Master in broad daylight...?

Is this still the girl I know?
While secretly thinking to herself, Ying'er couldn't help but peek intently at the scene.

Because Jia Lian was tall, she couldn't see much of her daughter's condition.

But he could see Jia Lian's entire back view.

The light blue, noble robe with black patterns was still completely on Jia Lian's body.

If she hadn't been so close, she might not have been able to discover the truth at first glance.

Her gaze shifted downwards, and she immediately noticed the thin trousers and handkerchief that were resting on Jia Lian's ankles, completely covering his boots.

Second Master's calves are quite fair!

He looks quite powerful. The muscles in his calves are bulging, a sign of exertion.

Ying'er, however, felt a little regretful.

She actually wanted to see more details, but unfortunately the robe was too long, covering up everything she wanted to see.

She tiptoed around and peeked from several different spots.

Unfortunately, it's unlikely to be very effective if she doesn't leave the hall.

It wasn't entirely without any gains.

At least during this time, she finally caught a glimpse of her daughter's long, white, and unparalleled beautiful legs.

Hidden right in front of Jia Lian's legs, a slight angle reveals a glimpse of what's inside.

Having confirmed all her suspicions, Ying'er dared not look any further.

She had already noticed that she was feeling unwell.

There seemed to be a mysterious force compelling her to find a quiet corner to do something secretly.

But she held back.

Her body also belonged to the Second Master, and she was waiting for him to have some free time so he could use her.

I dare not desecrate myself!
(End of this chapter)