The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 43 I am a human being, not your plaything
When Meng Tingzhou told Jiang Shiwan what the emperor had said to him, she was compiling a military book and said, "Such a thing has happened in the Duke's Mansion. Shen Bian has no power to save the situation. He took the risk and used the trick of carrying a thorn stick to apologize."

"When His Majesty saw Shen Yunqi asking for forgiveness, he must have had a plan at that time. He kept you talking just to test you."

Meng Tingzhou saw her write a big "Shen" on a blank piece of paper: "Appointing Shen Yunqi as the Prince Consort can put an end to the Duke's Mansion's idea of ​​inheriting the title. Shen Yunqi will no longer have the possibility of entering the official career, and Song Huaizhi can be retained to continue to be entrusted with important tasks."

He sighed, "Your Majesty's move is truly vicious."

"You are right. Although Shen Yunqi is the son-in-law of the Duke, no one in the Duke's Mansion can gain a foothold in the court. The future of what Shen Bian cares about most is over."

There is nothing more heart-breaking than killing someone.

Seeing Jiang Shiwan crossing out a horizontal line on the word "Shen", Meng Tingzhou seemed to understand something. A smile appeared on his lips. This woman was not only meticulous, but also far-sighted.

Jiang Shiwan crumpled up the paper and said, "I heard that Yufeng is back. I want him to be responsible for Ayou's safety in the future. Do you think that's okay?"

"He always fails to think things through. Are you comfortable letting him stay with Ah You?"

She chuckled: "I will take care of Ah You's safety. I will teach you well. Loyalty and simplicity are the most precious qualities in people."

Meng Tingzhou was a little surprised: "I didn't expect you to think so highly of him."

"Then you agreed?"

Meng Tingzhou had originally wanted to take advantage of the punishment to hone Yu Feng's character, but he didn't expect that she had the same idea as him, so he was naturally happy to see it happen: "It's good that you have the rules."

Jiang Shiwan raised his voice: "Did you hear that?"

Yu Feng came in with his fists clasped and his head bowed: "I greet the governor and his wife."

Seeing that Meng Tingzhou didn't say anything, he took out the gift list from his waist and said, "Madam, this is the gift list sent to the Song Mansion. Could you take a look?"

Jiang Shiwan took a look at it and said, "That's great. I'll send someone over right away."

After Yu Feng walked out, Meng Tingzhou asked leisurely, "Is it for Song Huaizhi?"

Jiang Shiwan said, "His Majesty has granted Brother Song a mansion, so the Governor's Office will naturally prepare a gift."

He was a little unhappy at first, but when he heard that she meant to send it in the name of the Governor's Office, his unhappiness gradually dissipated, and he smiled: "It's a good thing, so of course I have to send a gift."

When he walked out of the room, Yu Feng, who had been waiting behind him, knelt down and said, "Thank you, Governor, for your grace."

Meng Tingzhou turned around, looked at his beloved general who had followed him for decades, helped him stand up with both hands, and patted him on the shoulder.

"It was Madam's idea to let you stay. If she hadn't agreed, I wouldn't have been able to speak. Every failure is a lesson learned. I hope you can protect the young master for me in the future." Yu Feng nodded solemnly: "I swear to be loyal to the young master until death."

Meng Tingzhou nodded: "That's good."

As he strode out, he saw Yun Shang leading Doctor Mei into the house from the eaves.

He said in a deep voice: "Is the Madam or the Young Master ill?"

Pei Qing shook his head: "I haven't heard of it."

He thought for a moment, then turned back.

After dismissing the attendants, Jiang Shiwan said, "Doctor Mei, I drank your medicine last time and had severe menstrual pain these two times. Why is that?"

"Madam, you took the risk of giving birth to the young prince only a few months ago. Your body has just recovered and you drank the contraceptive soup. Of course, you have suffered a loss." Doctor Mei shook his head while checking her pulse. "Forgive me for being so bold, but if this continues, I'm afraid Madam will have difficulty getting pregnant again." "Doctor Mei, do you have any good ideas?"

Doctor Mei said solemnly: "One is to avoid sexual intercourse, and the other is not to drink the contraceptive soup. Madam, you can choose one of the two."

Jiang Shiwan closed his eyes and said, "I understand. Thank you, Doctor Mei."

After Doctor Mei left, Meng Tingzhou walked in silently: "When did you drink the contraceptive soup?"

Seeing that she was silent, Meng Tingzhou lifted her chin and said, "I asked you when you drank the contraceptive soup."

Jiang Shiwan raised his eyes slightly, his brown eyes moved slightly: "Twice, once was Ayou's full moon ceremony, and once was after the eldest princess came back."

Meng Tingzhou's eyes were as cold as a pond. "Two times in total, you drank contraceptive soup each time. Jiang Shiwan, why are you avoiding me like this?"

"I thought you already understood the relationship between us. You should be Ayou's father, and I should be Ayou's mother." She looked at him with eyes as clear as water. "If you have forgotten, I can remind you."

Meng Tingzhou sneered: "Because of Song Huaizhi? He refused to become a prince consort for you, and you plan to remain a virgin for him?"

"Meng Tingzhou! Not everyone is as filthy as you! I am a human being, not your plaything. I was forced to give birth to Ah You and I have already let this child down. Do I have to make the same mistake over and over again?"

"Ayou is actually a mistake in your eyes?"

Jiang Shiwan smiled sadly: "Isn't it? Every child should be raised by the love of his parents, but Ah You..."

That child was her compromise in order to survive.

"So, when you feel something is wrong, you have to go to great lengths to avoid pregnancy? Jiang Shiwan, I'm telling you, you don't even have to think about it!"

He tore her clothes off like a beast, until she was naked with her arms crossed and trembling as she looked at him. He suddenly loosened his hands and took a step back: "Even if you don't want to admit it, I am the only one who can see you naked like this. Even if you were drugged, your big brother Song wouldn't dare to go beyond that. Do you know why? Because he doesn't want to!"

"He values ​​his wings and still wants to move up and win the favor of the emperor. He will not do anything that would harm himself because of you, Jiang Shiwan."

Meng Tingzhou lost his mind and attacked with the most vicious words, "So even if you take the initiative to ask for sex in front of him, he won't touch you."

"When you needed it most, I was your antidote." Meng Tingzhou inspected her body and said, "You should feel honored that I am still interested in your body."

"Besides," he pounced on her, his chin resting on her forehead, "you asked for it on your own initiative that time, begging me to give it to you..."

Jiang Shiwan looked numb after being ridiculed. She suddenly let go of her hand and reached out to unbutton his collar.

Meng Tingzhou suddenly grabbed her cold hand: "What are you doing?"

"Do what you want to do." Jiang Shiwan helped with his other hand, "Right here, right now, okay? Lord Governor?"

Her tone was calm and her eyes were cold.

A chill rose in Meng Tingzhou's heart. He pushed her away and gathered his clothes: "I think it's dirty."

"Jiang Shiwan, if you really don't like the status of the governor's wife, there are many people willing to do it."

Meng Tingzhou curled his lips and said, "I can let another woman be Ah You's legal mother, and let Ah You call her mother."

　Dudu: Whoever messes with my wife will have a miserable end. I won’t be the next one...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)