Warm medicine emits fragrance

The temptation was undoubtedly great, but Fan Liuer was not blinded by the money.

Being a wet nurse is very different from being a concubine.

She was of good social standing and had not been sold into servitude to the Li family; she could leave at any time if she didn't want to continue.

But once she becomes a concubine, whether she can leave or not is no longer up to her.

Mustering her courage and steeling herself, she looked at Li Chenbi and asked softly, "What if I don't want to?"

Li Chenbi raised an eyebrow slightly. "Unwilling?"

Li Chenbi hadn't considered that she might be unwilling. After all, she was already in his arms, and having a formal title was clearly a better choice for her than following him without a name or status.

His reluctance was a question, a lack of understanding, but his face was expressionless, his brows were slightly furrowed, which Fan Liuer perceived as a threat.

She immediately changed her mind: "Then I'll...I'll agree."

Compared to freedom, life is of course more important.

This reaction surprised Li Chenbi once again. After thinking for a moment, he understood.

He chuckled softly, pinching her cheek. "Why are you willing again?"

Fan Liuer really wanted to curse. Wasn't it him who threatened her?

How dare you ask such a question?

But she dared not curse, so she could only lie through her teeth, "Second Master is handsome and generous. How could I not want such a good thing? I'm very willing, very willing, hehe."

She acted cute and charming, making Li Chenbi laugh heartily.

After laughing, he hugged Liu'er even tighter, leaned down to meet her gaze, his eyes still brimming with laughter, his starry eyes sparkling like a galaxy.

"This was your own decision; I didn't force you."

Fan Liuer secretly pursed her lips, but replied with a smile, "Yes, Second Master didn't force me."

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt the gaze on her face become scorching, and her lips were rubbed by rough fingertips, causing a slight pain.

"With such a silver tongue, you must taste delicious too, right?"

Li Chenbi gently rubbed her lips with his fingertips, his eyes gradually darkening.

Fan Liuer felt as if she were being watched by a wolf, and dared not speak.

Li Chenbi didn't need her to speak; he released her lips and said, "You'll know once you try it."

After saying that, he lowered his head and pressed himself against her.

Just as their lips were about to touch, a cold hand stopped them.

Li Chenbi didn't look up, but simply opened his eyes to look at her, his eyes asking a question.

Fan Liuer's hand trembled slightly, but for her future, she withstood the pressure and did not back down.

"Second Master, I... I have something else to say."

Li Chenbi was in a good mood and had more patience. He pressed his lips against her palm, and the cool touch made him feel comfortable. He let out a soft hum.

"Um?"

The warm breath tickled Fan Liuer's palm, making her flinch.

"It means... I can do what a concubine is supposed to do, and receive the monthly allowance a concubine is supposed to receive, but I don't want this title..."

Under Li Chenbi's gaze, her voice grew softer and softer, and she swallowed the last syllable.

Li Chenbi raised his head, stared at her for a couple of seconds, and then let out a low sneer.

"What do you take me for? A master having an affair with a servant? An irresponsible, heartless man? Or a morally depraved scoundrel?"

Fan Liuer was hardly worthy of such a accusation and immediately explained, "No, no, I didn't mean that, it's just...it's just..."

Unfortunately, she couldn't bring herself to explain it.

She was thinking that even though the Li family was a wealthy and powerful family, there was bound to be a lot of infighting and backstabbing.

If she were to become Li Chenbi's concubine, she would be his first woman in public. Such a woman would certainly not have an easy time when the real mistress of the North Courtyard arrives in the future.

She had heard plenty of stories like this.

Rather than being tormented by Li Chenbi's legitimate wife in the future, she would rather not have this title and leave quietly with the money when Li Chenbi gets married.

With money, what kind of carefree life wouldn't she be able to live?

Li Chenbi could easily guess what this person was thinking, and he immediately felt a little annoyed.

"You've thought things through quite well, even arranging your own escape route clearly."

Fan Liuer shrank her neck, not daring to speak.

Li Chenbi held her hand, pressing his fingertips against her palm. He seemed casual, but in reality, he applied considerable pressure, making Fan Liuer feel a little numb.

"Tell me, how did you arrange it?"

"So, you'll save enough money to leave the Li family, then find a man to marry and become a proper wife?"

Fan Liuer, who had no intention of getting married in the past, shook her head vigorously, "No, no, I haven't wanted to get married in a long time."

Her current plan is to spend some money to raise a young, strong, and good-looking man, and then stop raising him once she gets tired of him.

It's better than getting married.

If the other person is a good person, you can have a child together, and then the father can leave the child behind.

With money and children by your side, wouldn't life be wonderful?

Unaware of Fan Liuer's thoughts, Li Chenbi felt somewhat relieved upon hearing her reply, and his grip loosened, changing from pinching to kneading.

"So what were you thinking about?"

Fan Liuer lowered her eyes. "I'm timid and stupid. I was bullied a lot when I was young. If I really become the Second Master's concubine, my life will probably be difficult after you get married."

"That's it?" Li Chenbi chuckled. "You really underestimate your Second Master. You think I can't even protect my own woman?"

Fan Liuer bit her lip and remained silent, looking pitiful and endearing.

Li Chenbi lowered his voice and said softly, "You can rest assured that such a thing will absolutely not be allowed to happen in my courtyard."

Fan Liuer remained silent, neither daring to refuse nor wanting to agree.

Li Chenbi lost his patience. When had he ever coaxed a woman like this before? If she weren't comfortable to hold and pleasing to his eye, he would have kicked her out long ago.

Her voice deepened, "It seems that being my concubine is truly beneath you. In that case, forcing it would only make me appear to be abusing my power."

"From now on, just be a good wet nurse. As for the rest, pretend you didn't hear anything."

Fan Liuer was overjoyed and quickly replied, "Yes."

Li Chenbi felt even more displeased, wishing he could throw the person in his arms out.

But I can't bear to let go.

The cool, smooth touch made him quite fond of it.

The more this happened, the more frustrated he felt, as if he were being manipulated.

Feeling suffocated and unable to vent his anger, he looked down and glared at the person in his arms.

How much do you earn per month?

Fan Liuer stammered, "Two taels of silver."

Li Chenbi said coldly, "Starting this month, the price will be reduced to one tael of silver."

"Huh??" Fan Liuer sat up abruptly from his arms, her expression as if she had been struck by lightning.

Li Chenbi finally felt relieved.

He pinched her cheek, a wicked smile on his face, "What? You've upset me. It's already a great mercy that I haven't thrown you down."