r18novel Chapter 10 His Wife, His Concubine
Chapter 10 His Wife, His Concubine
"Squeak..."
Wuming opened the gate and saw two beautiful women standing there. He asked, "Ladies, is there something you need?"
Li Wu chuckled softly, her smile gentle and charming as she said, "We're here to see Cao Yuan."
Their actions served two purposes: first, to probe the true strength of the nameless mansion; and second, to let Cao Yuan know that they were watching him and that he shouldn't try anything funny.
Just then, Fu Nian, who had finished packing his cloth and was about to leave, along with Zi Han and Cao Yuan, who were preparing to see Fu Nian off, arrived at the gate of the mansion.
Jingni and Liwu both became wary.
Yesterday, they were ordered to lure away the Confucian masters in Linzi City, including Fu Nian. They had fought him before and suffered a loss. Fu Nian was at least at the peak of the half-step Grandmaster level.
As a sword saint whose realm and strength have reached the peak of the grandmaster level, Wuming has amazing eyesight. With just one glance, he can tell that both women are skilled in martial arts. In particular, the cold and aloof woman next to him has a hidden glint in her eyes, and her aura is restrained yet sharp, which shows that her swordsmanship level is not low.
"Who are you people?"
Jingni calmed herself, extended her slender finger, pointed to Cao Yuan behind Wuming, and parted her pink lips slightly, "I am his wife."
Li Wu said with a grin, "I am his concubine."
Cao Yuan almost rolled his eyes.
Good heavens, he only stayed at Wuming's place for a little longer, and Jingni brought Liwu straight to his door.
How can we get him to help the poor and sponsor the young lady whose father gambles, mother is sick, and younger brother is studying in the future?
Wuming nodded and made way for him.
Zihan said sourly, "Brother Cao, you're quite the ladies' man. Your wife really cares about you. I'm so envious."
You only see your brother driving a Land Rover, but you don't see the hardships he endures… Cao Yuan shrugged and asked Jing Ni and Li Wu, “Is something wrong at the shop?”
"Something has come up at the store, and we need you to go back."
Jingni spoke in a cool and aloof tone, completely disregarding the occasion.
This made Cao Yuan vaguely see the figure of a modern fairy. He quickly calmed himself down. This was Qin Shi. Jing Ni was just like this. Don't think too much.
"Mr. Cao Yuan is also a romantic figure; I imagine he would get along very well with my junior brother Han Fei."
Even Fu Nian, who is usually taciturn and serious, would crack a joke, clearly showing that he was deeply impressed by the "Neo-Confucianism".
Fu Nian bowed and said, "I should also set off back to Sanghai now. I look forward to seeing Mr. Cao Yuan again."
Cao Yuan smiled and said subtly, "I also look forward to meeting Master Fu Nian again. How about we study the classics here with the Sword Saint next time? What do you and Master Fu Nian think?"
The nameless man said gently, "That's a good thing."
"Excellent! That is indeed my wish, but I dare not ask! Gentlemen, farewell."
Fu Nian laughed loudly, then turned and left.
Zihan, as his junior brother, followed him away.
Jingni and Liwu exchanged a glance, both surprised. They wondered what Cao Yuan had done to make Wuming so willing to welcome them.
Cao Yuan bid farewell to Wuming and traveled with Jingni and Liwu.
Throughout the journey, the three seemed to have reached a tacit understanding and remained silent.
After the three returned to the backyard of the "Golden Key" locksmith shop.
"choke--"
Jing Ni immediately drew her sword and held it to Cao Yuan's neck.
Cao Yuan's delicate neck suddenly felt the cold blade of the sword, raising goosebumps that chilled him from head to toe.
"Madam, let's talk this out, please don't draw your sword..."
Cao Yuan raised his hands, on the verge of tears.
As expected, a woman who could become a top-tier assassin in an environment like the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) was no ordinary person.
Jing Ni looked calmly into Cao Yuan's eyes.
"I don't know much about interrogation techniques, but I can tell if you're lying. Now I'll ask, you answer, and if there's even one lie..."
"hiss……"
Cao Yuan, feeling as if some liquid was flowing down his neck, gasped sharply.
His cheap wife is truly terrifying!
She'd really dare to murder her husband over a mere disagreement!
Li Wu stroked the cat and chuckled, "Young master, I advise you to behave yourself. Lady Jing Ni is always ruthless and decisive."
"Lord Jingni, please ask. I would never dare to lie in the slightest."
Cao Yuan immediately became extremely respectful.
Life without cultivation and strength is truly unbearable.
In this world, even Confucius had to cultivate "benevolence and virtue" in order to travel around the world, spouting nonsense without fear of being beaten to death.
He definitely needs to find a way to solve the problem of his inability to cultivate and quickly improve his strength, otherwise no matter how invincible his words are, it will probably be useless.
"Whom did Zihan take you to see at the nameless mansion?"
"Fu Nian, the acting head of Xiaoshengxianzhuang."
Why are Fu Nian and Wu Ming so good to you?
"Because of an essay I wrote."
"What literary theory?"
"Human nature is inherently good or inherently evil."
"What did he say?"
"The nature ordained by Heaven is pure and good, which is the essence of human nature; the nature or nature of the body is a mixture of principle and energy, containing both good and evil..."
"……stop."
Jingni decisively interrupted Cao Yuan's incantation, as she couldn't understand it and was having a headache.
Cao Yuan looked down at the cold sword at his neck and said gently, "It's not your fault. This requires a clear and simple explanation for you to understand, remember it deeply, and truly grasp its meaning..."
Now that he's a scholar encountering a soldier, he can only find joy in his misery.
Jing Ni frowned slightly, removed the sword from Cao Yuan's neck, and sheathed it.
"Have you seen the treasure box?"
Cao Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head: "No."
Jing Ni was not disappointed; this was within her expectations.
"Go again tomorrow, investigate further, and report back."
Jing Ni gave the order.
Cao Yuan smiled wryly and said, "How can it be so fast? It would arouse Wuming's suspicion."
Jing Ni calmly looked at Cao Yuan, "You have at most three months. If you fail to complete the mission, you will die."
Although Cao Yuan didn't believe that Luo Wang would be willing to kill such a high-level talent as him, he wouldn't go so far as to defy Jing Ni because of it.
"I understand. I will find the bronze box and bring it out as soon as possible."
Cao Yuan thought to himself, "It seems I have to work on Jing Ni's favorability every now and then. I can't let her treat me like this all the time, can I?"
What if Jing Ni makes a mistake one day? Wouldn't I be wrongfully killed?
……
As the sun sets, a heartbroken man stands in the school.
Xiao Mengjiang has been awake for quite some time.
She sat on the steps, hugging her legs with her arms, resting her chin on her knees, staring blankly at the stone slabs on the ground.
Zihan, who had just seen his senior brother off from Linzi, returned to the academy and was shocked to see Meng Jiang sitting on the steps as if she had lost her soul.
"Meng Jiang, what's wrong?"
As if summoned back to her senses, Xiao Mengjiang stared blankly at Zihan.
"Mr. Zihan, are they really Cao Cao's newly acquired wives and concubines?"
Because she hadn't spoken for a long time, Xiao Mengjiang's voice was very dry and hoarse, enough to make anyone who heard it feel sorry for her.
Zihan scratched his head. He had no experience in this area; he wasn't as cunning as Cao Cao.
He has always been an upright man!
"Well... Meng Jiang, try to take it easy."
Zihan spoke more and more fluently, analyzing and explaining the reasons to Xiaomengjiang.
"Brother Cao is incredibly talented, and many beauties will surely fall for him in the future. Why don't you find an opportunity to express your feelings to Brother Cao and marry him? Even if you become his concubine, it will still be a beautiful story. Given Brother Cao's character, he will definitely treat you well."
After hearing Zihan's words, Meng Jiang slowly raised her head and looked at the sunset with its red glow filling the sky, as if she had made up her mind about something.
She stood up, biting her pale lips, and stubbornly said, "If I can't be Aman's wife, then I'll be Aman's sister for life, his maid for life, and serve him for life!"
As soon as Xiao Mengjiang finished speaking, she ran away. She wanted to see Aman and stay by his side!
Zihan stared at Xiao Mengjiang, who had run off on her own, and was completely stunned.
Damn!
Cao Cao has such a wonderful sister, and his wife and concubines care for him so much, it's truly...
"Meng Jiang, take care, I'll take you there!"
Zihan shouted and hurriedly followed to prevent Meng Jiang from encountering danger on the way.
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