Lian Erye in the Red Mansion

A moment later, Zhao'er and the others arrived and immediately spotted the horses tied up by the roadside.

Zhao Sheng stepped forward to investigate, then astutely said to the others, "The horses are securely tied here, so Second Master and the others are definitely alright. They must have headed in this direction. Should we follow them?"

The usually carefree Feng Fei deliberately circled around Zhao Sheng for half a turn, then feigned surprise and said, "Second Brother Zhao, you usually seem like a very shrewd person, why are you so clueless at this moment? If Second Master wanted us to follow, would he have tied the horse here and let it go on its own?"

If you want to go ahead, go ahead, we're not following you. But if you get scolded later, don't blame Old Feng for not warning you, hehehe…”

Seeing Feng Fei's strange smile, the others immediately understood and laughed too.

After a moment of surprise, Zhao Sheng laughed and withdrew.

The two sisters, Aqin and her sister, had no such concerns. Aqi and her sister exchanged a glance and then rode their horses directly towards the mountain road.

After a brief pause, Aqin said to Zhao'er and the others, "The Marquis cannot be without someone by his side. Since you are not going, then let us take on the task of finding the Marquis."

This place isn't far from the Imperial Horse Ranch, so the Second Master will probably go straight there. Therefore, you don't need to wait here; just go directly to the Imperial Horse Ranch and wait there.

Zhao'er quickly replied, "How could that be? The safety of you two ladies is of utmost importance. How can we feel at ease if we don't go with you? If anything were to happen to you, we would be damned."

Ah Qin smiled slightly upon hearing this, "What could possibly go wrong in the capital region? Besides, if there really is danger, then we should follow them even more."

If you're really worried, just follow me.

After saying that, Aqin didn't say anything more and followed in her sister's footsteps.

The remaining Zhao'er and the others looked at each other, but in the end they did not dare to follow closely. They left two people behind to provide support, while the rest of them went to the Imperial Horse Ranch first.

Meanwhile, Jia Lian led You Sanjie up the mountain path. As the surroundings became increasingly secluded, and all that could be seen was the beauty of the mountains, rivers, and forests, You Sanjie became even more uninhibited. Regardless of whether it would affect Jia Lian's horsemanship, she hugged Jia Lian and kissed and nibbled at him.

A pair of hands roamed over Jia Lian's body, their movements unlike those in the Ningguo Mansion where they had merely touched his chest. After a few tentative touches, the delicate hand suddenly moved downwards, heading straight for his vitals.

His eyes widened in shock as he glanced at Jia Lian with a look of horror, and his body went limp.

Although Jia Lian was determined to devour this little chili pepper with her peach-blossom-like figure and snow-white, soft breasts, he did not seem to be in a hurry.

On the contrary, holding a beautiful little girl in one's arms, riding a horse through the mountains, and feeling the beauty of nature and the beauty of the woman's body is a kind of enjoyment in itself.

He enjoys romance.

But he was also keeping a close eye on Sister You's movements, and seeing this, he couldn't help but laugh and say, "What's wrong, scared?"

"No, no, I didn't..."

Sister You's voice was low and somewhat displeased. She'd already taken such the initiative, and Jia Lian still hadn't made a move? Did he really intend to let a young girl like her have complete control?

Although she knew bits and pieces about what was happening here through some informal channels, she had no concrete rules to follow.

Exploring what she had long been extremely curious about was already her limit; she didn't know how to proceed with anything more in-depth.

With the beauty nestled in his arms, Jia Lian could easily monitor her every move by simply looking down. Seeing her pouting expression, he knew she was running out of patience. So he continued to ride slowly, finally placing one hand on her waist, finding the knot in her ribbon, and untying it.

Throughout this process, the young beauty remained quiet. Seeing Jia Lian untie her ribbon and drape it over the horse's head, then pull aside her outer garment, You Sanjie's heart raced, and her face flushed crimson.

Unexpectedly, Jia Lian paused. "I need to ride the horse and can't free my hands. Take off your undergarment and bodice yourself and fulfill the agreement from that day."

From this angle, Jia Lian was quite certain that You Sanjie was indeed wearing a bodice instead of a bellyband.

Normally, young girls should wear a bellyband, but this thing is obviously not very suitable for Sister You San, so she made do with what was available and chose a strapless bra that could support things.

But who knows what Baochai, also a young girl in the prime of her life, was wearing underneath? Alas, to this day, not even the slightest clue has been discerned…

You Sanjie could understand Jia Lian's words. After a slight pause, she blushed and glared at Jia Lian. This stinky man was indeed still thinking about her in that place!

Yet there was a hint of pride in her voice. Years ago, she had noticed that her development there was much earlier and faster than her sister's.

She noticed that many of the men who happened to see her stared at her chest, especially in the summer. Even some married women did this!

At first, she didn't understand it at all, but as she grew older and learned more, she gradually came to understand some of the reasons behind it...

Unexpectedly, this thing that was somewhat of a burden to him turned out to have a wonderful use, and even Jia Lian was eager to see it!

Despite the shame it was, since she had decided to dedicate her whole being to Jia Lian, she naturally couldn't care less about this small piece of land, since it would all be his in the future anyway.

Therefore, without much hesitation, he sat up straighter and, following Jia Lian's orders, removed the coverings.

She didn't even touch her outer garments. Although this place seemed deserted, there was no guarantee that farmers wouldn't pass by. How could she bear it if her pure and clean body were seen by those filthy men?

So she used her outer garments and broad body as cover, only revealing that wonderful thing in the middle, so that the only people who could see it were the sky, her, and Jia Lian.

For Jia Lian, a mere casual glance was enough to make the chilly autumn day feel as if spring had arrived.

Despite having considered many possibilities in my mind, none of them could compare to the splendor and beauty I witnessed firsthand!

She was unlike any woman he had ever seen. Her shapely figure suggested a young girl, but in terms of size and bust, she was already approaching the age of a mature woman.

At least among girls, she is undoubtedly number one.

In particular, such beauty on a young girl with a face like a peach blossom is strangely captivating.

Just as they were engrossed in the scene, a flash of green light appeared, and it was Sister You holding her emerald green bodice in one hand to block it.

Looking up, he noticed a hint of annoyance on You Sanjie's face: "Have you looked enough?!"

Jia Lian smiled, knowing that everything before him, whether physical or material, was now under his control, so he was not in a hurry.

He grabbed the back of her head and gave her a hard kiss as punishment before preparing to get serious. Suddenly, he remembered the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity he had seized last night, pinning the beauty to the stone table, only to let her escape in the end. He felt a pang of regret.

So he temporarily abandoned the opportunity to be intimate with the beauty, turned her over to face the horse's head, and made her lie tightly on the snow-white horse's back, just like when the horse went out of control before.

……

Following the trail, Ah Qin spotted Jia Lian and You Sanjie in less than a quarter of an hour.

Seeing that the two of them were indeed being overly intimate, he simply lagged far behind.

However, after Ah Qin arrived and saw what had happened, she became quite jealous and complained to her sister.

But they didn't dare to go up and disturb them.

And so, the two sisters didn't know how long they followed or how far they traveled. In short, the further they went, the more they felt that the air they passed was filled with an unsettling atmosphere.

So the two of them stopped following closely and instead kept their distance, so they wouldn't see each other and get annoyed.

Just as the two sisters stood on a hillside, watching the farmers tilling the fields and the children playing at the foot of the mountain, they saw Jia Lian riding a white horse slowly approaching.

They didn't seem surprised at all when they saw them.

The two women, however, went forward to greet her and, upon seeing her, thought that Jia Lian had thrown You Sanjie away somewhere.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the woman was being protected by the cloak that Jia Lian had draped over her chest.

Perhaps hearing their greetings, she poked out a rosy-cheeked head with messy hair, glanced at it, and immediately shrank back inside.

"Where are the others?"

"Hehe, they didn't dare to disturb the Marquis's good time, so they all went to the Imperial Horse Ranch first, leaving only the two of us to protect the Marquis's safety."

Jia Lian nodded and said, "In that case, we don't need to go back. Turning back two miles from here should take us to the Imperial Horse Stables."

"You two go back first, find a carriage, and wait for me at the main gate of the Imperial Horse Ranch."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Aqi immediately accepted the order and left.

Even Aqin only glanced at Jia Lian before accepting the order and leaving.

She understood that in their private room, she could seduce Jia Lian with her seductive charm, and no matter what, Jia Lian wouldn't be angry, because at that time she was just a bed warmer.

However, when she was a guard, she had to be careful with her words and actions. This was because Jia Lian had tried more than once to strip her of the soft armor that had been made specifically for her, so that she could stay at home and enjoy a life of luxury, leaving only her sister to continue serving as a guard.

After Aqi and her sister left, Sister You San poked her head out again and said with some displeasure, "Those two little hussies must be your women too!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Lian looked down at her and suddenly smiled, "First of all, in terms of who entered first, they were there before you, so you should call them 'elder sisters'."

Secondly, in terms of status, the two of them held the fourth rank in officialdom, and in terms of rank, among the two prefectures, they were second only to me.

In other words, apart from me and the old lady in the family, everyone else had to address the two of them as "Sir" first.

Therefore, I advise you to be more respectful to them, otherwise, if you are punished for insubordination one day, I won't be able to help you.

Although Jia Lian spoke with a smile, You Sanjie immediately realized that he was admonishing her.

She felt a little wronged, after all, she had just been all lovey-dovey with Jia Lian. But when she heard Jia Lian say that in terms of character and virtue in the entire Jia family, those two women were second only to him, she was stunned.

"Aren't those two women from the grasslands? How come they have official positions? Did you bestow them upon them?"

In a single sentence, You Sanjie's true nature was revealed; after all, she was young, and her knowledge and intelligence were still somewhat immature.

"Me, bestow titles? I have no right to grant official positions to others..."

Jia Lian briefly explained the origins of Aqi and the other person's positions as guards.

Upon hearing this, Sister You's expression changed drastically. Although she had inquired about Jia Lian's information and knew of the existence of Aqi and the other two women, Aqi and the other two women were of different ethnic origin and were not ostentatious, so no one had publicized their affairs.

At least Sister You certainly didn't find out that they held official positions.

"Then, between you and the Princess? You two...?"

Following the clues, You Sanjie pressed further into the matter of Jia Lian and Princess Zhaoyang. She had already heard about last year's scandal, but little did she know there was even more shocking gossip hidden within.

Their affair caused such a stir, yet they actually had a "deep" friendship in private?

Otherwise, why would the eldest princess bestow her own guards upon Jia Lian to serve?

Jia Lian naturally couldn't discuss these issues with You Sanjie, and even warned her not to ask any more questions.

"If you're not going to ask, then don't ask. Why are you being so fierce?"

Sister You complained for a moment, but then immediately said excitedly, "Then what do you think? Can I be your bodyguard? You saw it yesterday, I also know martial arts. How about you take on another female bodyguard, and I'll follow you to the battlefield to fight the enemy?"

You Sanjie was willing to offer herself to Jia Lian, after all, Jia Lian's character and appearance were what they were, he was witty and charming, and he was also very powerful. Apart from having a lot of women, he suited her taste in every way.

She never wanted to end up like her sister, marrying into the Rongguo Mansion as an ordinary concubine and competing for fame and fortune with Jia Lian's other wives and concubines.

Now I suddenly realize that being Jia Lian's female bodyguard was indeed a good choice.

Not only could they follow Jia Lian across the country and even to the frontier, but they might also have the opportunity to obtain an official position!

Good heavens! Growing up, she never imagined she could have the chance to become an official! If she really succeeded, wouldn't she be bringing glory to her family, the You family?

Thinking about it carefully, whether it was her biological father's family or the You family, the highest-ranking person in her ancestors for five or six generations seemed to have been a sixth- or seventh-rank official.

Hehe, to be a royal guard, the lowest rank is fifth grade...

Jia Lian was unaware of You Sanjie's scheme; upon first hearing her words, he simply wanted to laugh.

But looking at her clever little face, I suddenly felt that it might not be a bad idea...

He was somewhat worried that this girl was not as well-behaved as her sister, and he was a little uneasy about leaving her at home if he went out to lead troops in the future.

Putting everything else aside, with her personality, she and Qingwen, that hot-tempered girl, are bound to clash when they meet!

This is also one of the reasons why he took a liking to Sister You at first sight, yet neglected this beauty and was indecisive.

"Do you think just anyone can be my bodyguard? Your fancy but useless skills are fine for amusement, but you think you can fight on the battlefield?"

Despite being utterly humiliated by Jia Lian, You Sanjie still needed his help, so she had no choice but to swallow her pride and plead with him.

However, Jia Lian was stubborn and managed to shut her down completely.

Suddenly noticing her disheveled clothes, an idea came to her. She took Jia Lian's hand, placed it on her chest, and shook it, saying, "My lord, my lord, please let me be your bodyguard, please..."

"As long as you make him your bodyguard, he'll definitely practice martial arts diligently, and he'll be completely obedient to your orders. He'll endure any hardship and pain... Just now, you pinned him down on the horse, and he was in so much pain, but he didn't resist, did he? If you're still not satisfied, he can let you do that again..."

As she spoke, You Sanjie let go of Jia Lian's large hand, pretended to turn around and lie on the horse's back, turning back to seduce Jia Lian.

Jia Lian felt a jolt in his soul, and a surge of heat flowed through his seven orifices.

Fearing he might bleed, Jia Lian quickly covered his nose to hide it, and then replied with lightning speed, "We'll talk about this later..."

Having said that, he spurred his horse on. He knew that this vixen was timid, and once the horse was running, her seductive charm would surely be extinguished.