Warm medicine emits fragrance

Since that day, Li Chenbi has never called Fan Liuer again, not even letting him deliver medicine.

Fan Liuer was happy to be relaxed, as she really couldn't figure out what was going on in that man's mind.

It's so unpredictable. It's best not to see him, lest she offend him again and find an excuse to deduct her pay.

However, she didn't have an easy time either. Rumors circulated in private, saying that she had displeased the Second Master and had fallen out of favor after only two days.

I didn't even get a title or any reward; I really lost out.

Fan Liuer also felt that she had lost out big time.

They were kissed and touched, but didn't receive a single word of reward, and were even frightened.

But when I thought about the extra tael of silver I earned, I felt better.

It wasn't a huge loss, though.

Without having to see Li Chenbi, life became much more comfortable. All I did every day was eat and sleep, and I even went out of the mansion with Siqing a few times.

The other residence is not as strictly managed as the Li residence. Apart from Li Chenbi, there are no other masters here. Fan Liuer's status is special now, so no one stops her from going out.

After asking Madam Yang, she excitedly took Siqing out the door.

The sun was shining brightly outside, and there weren't many people strolling around, not even many vendors, but Fan Liuer was still enjoying herself immensely.

I bought quite a few snacks.

Siqing was astonished. When Siqing wanted to buy more broad beans, Siqing stopped her, saying, "Madam Fan, don't buy any more. We can't possibly eat so many."

"Don't worry, I can eat it," Fan Liuer said boldly.

She has no other hobbies in her life except eating. The reason she endures hardship and struggles to earn money is not only to save for the winter, but also for the sake of her appetite.

Seeing that she couldn't stop her, Siqing stopped trying.

The two returned home and bumped into Madam Yang. Madam Yang looked at the piles of food in their hands and said irritably, "All you think about is eating."

Fan Liuer shrank back; she was genuinely afraid of Madam Yang.

Previously, it was probably because Madam Yang was stern and rarely smiled; now, it's probably because Madam Yang always wanted her to curry favor with Li Chenbi and become his concubine.

Every time I see her, she looks at me with a disappointed expression.

Lady Fan dared not argue with her and could only keep her head down and remain silent.

Seeing her act as if she were a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, Madam Yang became even angrier.

She was anxious. Li Chenbi was already in his late twenties, and forget about getting married. Even with all the girls Old Madam Li had put in his room, he wouldn't even give them a second glance.

Every time, the old lady would blame her, saying that she was not attentive enough, and even gave her an order to find someone Li Chenbi liked and put them in his room.

Once he experiences the pleasure, he will naturally be willing to get married.

Madam Yang was caught in a dilemma: on one hand, there was the old lady she dared not contradict, and on the other hand, there was her master who had no interest in women whatsoever.

She was so worried.

They finally found someone Li Chenbi was interested in, but he wasn't willing.

All I can think about all day is eating.

She gets angry just looking at it.

If Li Chenbi hadn't told her not to meddle, she would have loved to strip Fan Liuer naked and tie her to Li Chenbi's bed.

"You!" She pointed at Fan Liuer twice, gritted her teeth, and blurted out in anger, "A wild boar can't eat fine food, it's no wonder you're destined to be a servant!"

After scolding her, he turned and left, leaving the two of them stunned.

"It seems that Madam Yang is really out of her mind, actually calling Second Master a piece of trash," Fan Liuer whispered.

Siqing sighed, "She even called you a wild boar."

Fan Liuer was quite optimistic, saying, "Wild boars are better than domestic pigs; at least they won't be slaughtered during the New Year."

Siqing: "..."

That makes perfect sense.

Just as Fan Liuer was looking forward to living happily ever after, Li Chenbi finished his business in the county town.

This means that Fan Liuer's carefree days are over, and she will have to return to the Li family mansion in Xingzhou Prefecture and be confined to that grand mansion.

Even more reluctant than Fan Liuer was Siqing, for these days at the other residence were the most relaxed days she had ever had.

As long as the Second Master isn't disturbed, there are practically no rules, making it much more comfortable than the strictly regulated Li family mansion.

But Fan Liuer felt no reluctance at all. Although the other residence was very nice, the cook in the north courtyard of the Li family had a skill that the other residence couldn't match.

She really missed the cook's cooking.

Siqing watched as the person packed their luggage while talking about various foods, and recalled Yang Niangzi's words, finding it hard not to agree.

All I can think about is food.

However, Fan Liuer's excitement didn't last long. When she saw Yang Niangzi on the night of her departure, she couldn't smile anymore.

"Put these clothes on."

Lady Yang brought a beautifully crafted dress and unfolded it in front of Fan Liuer.

Fan Liuer stared at the brightly colored, light-fabricated, and novel dress, a sense of unease rising in her heart.

"Aren't we in a hurry to get going? Why do we need to change to this?"

Madam Yang stuffed the dress into her arms, saying, "You'll ride in Second Master's carriage later."

Fan Liuer's suspicions were confirmed, which annoyed her.

Why do I have to see him again!

But he only dared to be angry in his heart, not to say it out loud.

It was no use speaking out; as a servant, how could she question or contradict her master's arrangements?

Reluctantly, she put on the clothes, and once she did, she felt completely lost, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet.

"This...this is too..." This is too absurd!

The thin outer garment barely covered half of her chest, making it feel like she wasn't wearing anything at all, clinging to her body.

Lady Yang leaned closer and whispered, "Didn't you say last time that you only didn't want the title of concubine, but you could do what a concubine is supposed to do? Now go and seduce the Second Master, make him fall in love with you."

Fan Liuer said that she was forced to do so last time. If Li Chenbi insists on forcing her, she has no choice but to obey. But that doesn’t mean she can accept actively seducing him.

"This...this won't do...I..."

"The old lady said that if you can really get the second master to lose his virginity, she will give you a two-courtyard house on Anshun Street after it's done."

Madam Yang acted this way because she had the old lady's trust.

She had previously reported Li Chenbi and Fan Liuer's affair back home, and received a reply from the old lady a few days later.

Who is the old lady? She has managed the Li family for most of her life and has seen countless women. She can guess what anyone is thinking in an instant.

After hearing Fan Liuer's words and considering her background and experiences, the old lady immediately understood what she was thinking.

More than titles and honors, this woman valued real money and tangible benefits.

This pleased her greatly; a woman who could be bought with money could be dealt with with money, so that no trouble would arise when Li Chenbi got married in the future.

And so, Lady Yang's actions today came to be.

Fan Liuer was dumbfounded.

The two-courtyard house on Anshun Street...

A house in that area can't be bought for less than five hundred taels.

Based on her current salary, even if she saved every penny without spending a single cent, it would take her more than ten years to afford it.