Baoqin used to be reserved and shy about such matters, never daring to express herself, always waiting with a quiet longing for her young master to take the lead. But ever since she had been “marked” last time, she had become noticeably more proactive—coquettish, even. Not only did she neglect to rescue her young miss who was in distress, but she also took the opportunity to flirt with her young master instead…0

She was so absorbed in her teasing that she did not even notice Shelly standing behind her, grinning mischievously. Without a care, she was openly seducing another woman’s husband right in front of her.0

Zhao Changhe found the whole scene amusing, while Lady Three nearly laughed out loud.0

Of course, Lady Three could not be bothered with a little maid’s antics. She was far more entertained by the sight of the dumb bird bullying Tang Wanzhuang.0

Tang Wanzhuang’s cultivation had already fallen behind Huangfu Qing’s. Now, still recovering from her injuries, she was no match for the other party. Pressed against a pillar with her true qi circulation sealed—though not entirely, just enough to leave her limbs weak and struggling—she twisted her head away desperately, refusing to be kissed. Yet, the sight of her hairpins in disarray, her...0