Free Web NovelChapter 749: Chapter 744, Chapter 745: Horseplay
The silver moon curves like a hook, and the bright moonlight spills over the deep surface of the river. Beside the dock, several large houseboats and various trading boats are anchored, with flags fluttering in the wind.
Inside Madam Xiao’s room.
Since it’s a room inside the houseboat, the space isn’t very large, but it’s not simple either. Paintings and calligraphy are hung on the side, with a guzheng and a flute displayed. There’s a screen in the room, and behind the screen is a bed. Before the screen, there’s a long table with wine and food on it, and three beautiful women stand gracefully. ƒгeewebnovёl.com
Xiao Yunxi is dressed in a black long dress, her hair piled high and adorned with a Jade Phoenix Hairpin. The jade on the hairpin is as crystal clear as lake water, and her features are delicately drawn, gentle and elegant.
Madam Gan’s face is as gentle as jade, exuding a tranquility and elegance. Her figure is voluptuous, carrying a peach-like charm, with a tall nose and ruby red lips. Her hands are folded at her waist, presenting the image of a prominent lady.
Madam Xiao is in a light yellow sheer dress, faintly revealing some flesh tones. Her eyebrows are thin like willow leaves, slightly curved, exuding a delicate charm. Her lips are lightly rouged, and there are a few beauty marks on her cheeks, enhancing her allure, with a low neckline that reveals her ample bosom.
The three women together resemble three ripe fruits on a tree, ready to burst with juice at a gentle bite.
Chen Mo was still pretending, surprisingly asking, "Yunxi, what are you doing here?"
Xiao Yunxi: "..."
She understood somewhat Madam Xiao’s real intention in inviting her over.
She had been plotted against.
Xiao Yunxi glared at Madam Xiao, saying, "It was Xiao Qiang who invited me over, saying there was something to discuss. Now that it’s done, I’ll be leaving."
After speaking, Xiao Yunxi was about to leave, but was quickly grabbed by Madam Xiao, who then held her arm.
Madam Xiao gave Madam Gan a look, the latter caught on swiftly and hurriedly closed the door.
Madam Xiao smiled and said, "Sister, why are you in such a rush to leave? You haven’t even eaten, and the Prince is here, so let him be a witness."
"Witness to what?" Chen Mo asked.
Madam Gan quickly recounted the situation.
Chen Mo’s expression paused for a moment. Looking at Xiao Yunxi’s calm face, a warmth arose in his heart, and he softly said, "I was wondering what it was; turns out it’s about vying for affection and scheming..."
Saying that, Chen Mo stepped forward and embraced the voluptuously charming mature woman, softly saying, "Speaking of which, Yunxi should thank them. Otherwise, we might not have been together. Since they are so sincere in their apology tonight, Yunxi, why don’t you be magnanimous and forgive them?"
"Sister Yunxi, we truly know we were wrong," Madam Xiao and Madam Gan hurriedly climbed up the pole.
The coldness on Xiao Yunxi’s face disappeared at this moment, replaced by a mix of shame and annoyance, angrily scolding Madam Xiao, "Xiao Qiang, you shameless wench."
"If a couple of scoldings can ease Sister’s anger, then I am that wench," Madam Xiao said with a full look of grievance.
Xiao Yunxi: "..."
"Alright, Yunxi, you’ve scolded enough, let’s sit down and have a meal. No need to get yourself worked up," Chen Mo said, holding Xiao Yunxi as they sat down at the long table.
Seeing this, Madam Xiao acted like a maid, pouring wine and serving dishes to Xiao Yunxi.
Madam Gan praised Xiao Yunxi on the side.
Looking at the man playing mediator beside her, Xiao Yunxi was not unaware of his intentions. She gritted her teeth, knowing she could not escape tonight. She spared no face for Madam Xiao and Madam Gan.
She coldly eyed the two women in front of her, and, with sharp words, said, "If you want my forgiveness, you can both kneel before me and kowtow three times, admitting your mistake, and I might be magnanimous enough to forgive you."
Upon hearing this, Madam Xiao and Madam Gan’s expressions changed.
As they looked towards Chen Mo for support, Xiao Yunxi crossed her arms and sneered, "What, can’t do it?"
Madam Xiao lowered her head, clenched her jade fists, then raised her head with a full smile, "Of course we can, it’s just that Sister, this punishment is too light. How about this, as long as Sister forgives me, I will not only kowtow and admit my mistake but also drink three self-punishing cups of wine."
With those words, Madam Xiao, under Xiao Yunxi’s astonished gaze, knelt before her and kowtowed three times, admitted her mistake, then downed three cups of wine in succession, causing her to cough from drinking too hastily, her face flushed.
"Sister, are you alright?" Madam Gan quickly supported Madam Xiao, gently patting her back.
"I’m fine," Madam Xiao waved her invasion off and said to Madam Gan, "Sister, it’s your turn."
Madam Gan took a deep breath and followed suit.
However, compared to Madam Xiao, she carried a touch of dissatisfaction. After punishing herself with the last cup of wine, she held the glass, tilted its mouth down, showing it to Xiao Yunxi, "Sister Yunxi, are you satisfied?" ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
Xiao Yunxi: "..."
Back at Prince Huai’s Mansion, these two were always very proud; she never expected them to stoop to such lengths.
But having come this far, she couldn’t make things difficult, but she didn’t soften her stance, and coldly snorted, "Although I’ve forgiven you, it doesn’t mean we will be friends."
"Alright, let’s eat," Chen Mo gently embraced Xiao Yunxi, lightly patting her plump waist.
Then, he handed a handkerchief to Madam Gan, softly saying, "Don’t drink so hastily, wipe yourself."
"Thank you, Prince," Madam Gan said coquettishly.
Xiao Yunxi couldn’t help but glare at her.
Back at Prince Huai’s Mansion, she would always play the victim as if she were the one wronged, garnering sympathy from others.
