"First come, first served!" He Weifang blinked and looked at Wei Tingyu with a serious expression, saying, "So although I'm the oldest, I'm actually the youngest concubine in the manor! Naturally, I call them 'elder sister'!"

"Who said you're a concubine?" Wei Tingyu laughed and looked at He Weifang, saying, "After this matter is over, I will formally welcome you into the family as a wife of equal status!"

"A concubine?" He Weifang was stunned, her eyes widening in disbelief. She simply couldn't believe what she was hearing!

Originally, the fact that she was able to escape the Liu family, which was a living hell, and marry into the Marquis's mansion was already the happiest thing for her!

Although she was indeed somewhat unwilling to be a concubine, she thought that life is about gains and losses, and things cannot always go as she wished, so she had already accepted her status as a concubine in her heart!

However, just after He Weifang had convinced herself, Wei Tingyu gave her a huge surprise!

Chapter 68 The County Princess is Jealous of He Weifang!

"However, Zhao'er is still the principal wife in the family. You can assist her in everything, but you cannot overstep her authority!" Of course, Wei Tingyu had to make sure he said this beforehand to avoid trouble in his own backyard later.

"Yes!" He Weifang blinked, and then, so excited, she didn't even bother to put on her clothes. Wearing only the pink silk bodice embroidered with peonies, she ran off the bed and solemnly bowed to Wei Tingyu.

"Thank you for your kind words, Lord Marquis! I will definitely assist Madam in managing the Marquis's mansion well and will never cause you any trouble!" He Weifang said earnestly, and tears of emotion even welled up in her eyes.

After all, although she had never had any intimate contact with Liu Chang, she had still been married in name only.

The Marquis is actually willing to marry her as a secondary wife?! What could she possibly be dissatisfied with now?

"Alright, alright, get up! Who bows like that?" Wei Tingyu smiled and quickly waved to the young woman in front of him.

After all, those fair, jade-like arms and long legs swaying in front of him were really tempting. It was already too much to indulge in debauchery in broad daylight. Did he really want to have sex again in He Weifang's boudoir?

Of course, it's not impossible!

Thinking of this, Wei Tingyu happily opened his arms, and He Weifang, with a shy expression, nestled into his embrace again like a little bird.

However, just as he was about to take another action, he suddenly heard a commotion coming from afar.

"Jade Dew!" Wei Tingyu frowned slightly, then spoke directly to He Weifang's maid who was standing outside the door.

"Lord! Miss!" Yu Lu was eavesdropping through the crack in the door when she suddenly heard Wei Tingyu's voice.

Startled, she quickly pushed open the door and walked in with her head down.

Of course, she also saw out of the corner of her eye that Wei Tingyu and He Weifang were embracing each other, and she was so embarrassed that she didn't dare to look up and face the two of them.

"Ah!" He Weifang didn't expect that Yu Lu would be called in by Wei Tingyu so suddenly. Her face turned red and she quickly hid behind Wei Tingyu.

Although it was a maidservant he had known since childhood, like a younger sister, the current situation was still incredibly embarrassing.

Of course, He Weifang was also complaining in her heart at this moment. Now, as soon as she heard Wei Tingyu's summons, she came in without even asking! So, in her heart, Wei Tingyu is a master with a higher status than herself?

But then I thought about it again. Even I, as a young lady, am now Wei Tingyu's woman. So it doesn't seem wrong for Yulu to obey Wei Tingyu's orders.

While He Weifang's mind was racing with all sorts of chaotic thoughts, Wei Tingyu looked at Yu Lu and asked, "What's going on outside? It's so noisy..."

"Reporting to Your Excellency!" Upon hearing that Wei Tingyu was asking about serious matters, Yu Lu quickly bowed and replied, "Just now, quite a few maids and servants were carrying large and small packages past the front of our courtyard and heading inwards. It seems that the County Princess moved into the innermost courtyard..."

"County Princess?" Upon hearing this information, He Weifang's ears immediately perked up.

Logically speaking, this courtyard is quite remote, and living here is almost like being exiled to the frontier within the Liu family mansion.

Now she knew that Wei Tingyu had also chosen this place because he was clearly targeting her, so she could understand it.

But why did the county princess come here?

Why would she choose to live in this small corner courtyard instead of the spacious main hall and courtyard?

They must have some ulterior motive!

Upon considering the layout of the three small courtyards side by side, He Weifang immediately understood.

With Wei Tingyu in the middle, and himself and the county princess on the left and right respectively, it seems that the county princess's target might also be the marquis.

Upon thinking of this, He Weifang's face immediately tensed up. Could it be that this county princess was also interested in the marquis? Recalling how Wei Tingyu had saved the other party's life at the birthday banquet, the more He Weifang thought about it, the more likely it seemed!

After all, for a noblewoman who rarely goes out and relies on various novels for information about the outside world, isn't it the most common scenario that a hero saves a damsel in distress and then the damsel in distress repays him with her body?

No! We must inform the Marquis and his wife immediately! Everyone needs to be on high alert!

At this point, He Weifang had completely embraced the identity of Wei Tingyu's concubine and felt obligated to form a united front with the other three wives and concubines!

It wasn't that she was too jealous and didn't want Wei Tingyu to take other women, but rather that the county princess was just too arrogant!

If the county princess also enters the mansion in the future, then the other wives and concubines will have a very hard time living!

Upon hearing this, Wei Tingyu thought to himself, "I never imagined that the butterfly effect I've created on the world would be so severe!"

Even the county princess stopped staying in the house Liu Chang had prepared for her and instead moved into the house next door.

However, this noblewoman was quite beautiful, and she fit his impression of Tang Dynasty beauties.

If such a beautiful woman could be brought into the house in the future, it would be quite a unique experience!

"Let's go! Let's go see!" Thinking of this, Wei Tingyu stood up and then, as was his habit, raised his hands, waiting for He Weifang to serve him and help him change his clothes.

However, although He Weifang had been married into the Liu family for a year, she had never changed Liu Chang's clothes. In addition, she was preoccupied with the matter of the county princess at the moment, so she completely overlooked Wei Tingyu's behavior.

On the contrary, Yu Lu immediately tried her best to wink at her mistress.

Now is the time to make sure I show my virtuous and gentle side to the Marquis!

Fortunately, He Weifang understood immediately after seeing Yu Lu's expression, and quickly got out of bed to take Wei Tingyu's clothes and help him change.

Yu Lu stood obediently to the side, assisting He Weifang. After all, a maid of her rank was not qualified to serve her master.

"Oh, right! Miss!" Seeing that Wei Tingyu was basically dressed, Yu Lu suddenly remembered something and quickly added, "Just now, Young Master Liu almost came into the courtyard, but he turned around at the gate and went to the villa where the county princess lives!"

Upon hearing this news, He Weifang's small hand trembled violently.

Good heavens! I almost got caught in the act!

However, this panic was only momentary, and she quickly came to her senses.

Now that he has completely abandoned all distractions and is wholeheartedly following Wei Tingyu, what can Liu Chang do even if he sees it with his own eyes?

To protect the Liu family's reputation, Liu Chang and his parents certainly won't make a big fuss about it! They might even be willing to honestly discuss divorce with me!

What a pity! I almost got to see Liu Chang's face when he realized he'd been cuckolded!

That would truly be satisfying! Thinking this, He Weifang was actually somewhat disappointed!

"Don't think like that!" However, Wei Tingyu looked at He Weifang, who was still bending down to fix her clothes, and directly reached out and grasped her soft hand.

Then, looking into her eyes, he said, "I assure you! I will not let any of the murderers in the Liu family who killed your mother get away with it! You don't need to humiliate yourself by thinking of such self-degrading ways to get revenge on them!"

"Yes!" He Weifang was taken aback, then nodded emphatically with tears in her eyes.

What is a strong backing? What is a head of household who can support you?

Wei Tingyu has perfectly interpreted this answer in He Weifang's heart!

……

"The Liu family failed in their duty today! If it weren't for Marquis Wei's pardon..." At this moment, in the small courtyard that the county princess had just arranged, she was sitting at the stone table in the courtyard, drinking jasmine pearl soup as she spoke, "This matter must not be let off so easily!"

Meanwhile, Liu's mother and a group of servants stood obediently to the side, listening to the county princess's instructions.

"If such negligence were to occur in the capital... everyone in the Liu family would be condemned to death!"

As soon as the Lady of Ji'an finished speaking, Liu's mother was so frightened that she immediately knelt down. The servants behind her were the same, all trembling with fear.

"Such a blunder has occurred because the He family is incompetent in managing the household!"

"Having a daughter-in-law like that in the Liu family is truly a burden!"

While enjoying the jasmine pearl soup, the county magistrate of Ji'an mentioned He Weifang again.

At this moment, even she herself didn't know why, but she just couldn't stand He Weifang no matter what she did! Right now, she hoped that the Liu family could teach this daughter-in-law a good lesson!

"Everyone in the household knows that she has never received Zishu's favor since she entered the house!"

"The responsibilities of managing the household affairs will not be interfered with by a merchant's daughter!"

"Her residence is secluded and sparsely populated; it certainly won't offend the county magistrate's eyes!"

As Liu's mother was talking, she suddenly realized something was wrong. He Weifang's courtyard was indeed secluded and sparsely populated, but now the county princess was also living here. Moreover, the two of them lived in a courtyard where Wei Tingyu lived.

At this moment, Liu's mother finally understood what the county princess meant; she wanted her to get rid of He Weifang as far away as possible.

In that case, wouldn't only Wei Tingyu and the county princess's families live in this secluded courtyard?

Thinking of this, Liu's mother suddenly became suspicious. Could it be that the county princess really had feelings for Marquis Wei?

No way! How could I possibly let my son's wonderful marriage slip away to someone else?!

When the Lady of Ji'an saw that Liu's mother had stopped speaking, she knew that the other woman had understood her intentions. However, she did not express her opinion further, which immediately made the Lady of Ji'an angry.

So your whole family just wants to latch onto me? I want to live closer to Wei Tingyu and keep other irrelevant people out of my way, but you're doing everything you can to stop me?

"Does Madam's protectiveness make me seem tactless?" Thinking this, Princess Ji'an's face turned cold, and she even refused to drink the jasmine pearl soup, placing it heavily on the stone table.

"Your Highness has misunderstood! I was just afraid that woman would spoil Your Highness's enjoyment!" Upon hearing this, Liu's mother quickly explained.

"After being demoted to the eastern capital, Liu Gong willingly degenerated and formed a marriage alliance with merchants!"

"Three years of ups and downs in the officialdom!"

"To this day, he's still just a lowly judge left behind!"

...The Princess of Ji'an looked at Liu's mother kneeling before her and smiled disdainfully, then said, "If my father were to find out about today's events again, I'm afraid..."

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