After pampering two villainous cubs, the rough hunter becomes addicted to flirting with her.

Shen Yu's heart skipped a beat; she was somewhat surprised.

When she first came to the embroidery shop looking for work, Chun Niangzi clearly said she was only hiring a temporary embroiderer to help finish this batch of work and then leave. She had already planned to leave as soon as the Shu brocade was completed.

But Chun Niangzi's words at this moment clearly meant that she was offering her a long-term livelihood.

Is it an attempt to elevate her status, or a genuine desire to keep her here?

Chun Niangzi then spoke up, her tone earnest: "Miss Shen, I see you are a hard worker with excellent embroidery skills; you are a rare talent. Would you like to stay?"

"Become a full-fledged embroiderer at our embroidery shop, and you'll never have to worry about making a living again."

Shen Yu was speechless for a moment: "Miss Chun, I..."

As if afraid she would refuse, Chun Niangzi reached out and pressed down on the back of her hand, saying gently, "Don't rush to answer. Let's send the Shu brocade robe to the master tomorrow, see what he thinks, and then we can discuss it in detail."

Chun Niangzi's words left room for interpretation, and this half-concealed attitude only added to Shen Yu's doubts.

However, upon closer reflection, she really had nowhere else to go after leaving Li Xiaoyun's house.

If one can become a formal embroiderer and save some money, one might be able to buy a small courtyard and a small plot of land when one gets old, grow vegetables, and live a self-sufficient and peaceful life.

She never wanted to get married again in her life. In this world, men were nothing more than lords who needed to be served. Just thinking about it made her feel exhausted.

As for the gossip from others, she already had a way to deal with it: she would only say that her fiancé had already passed away, and that when she got older, she would go to the orphanage to adopt two children, which would shut up those gossipy women.

Most importantly, she can exchange it for a truly peaceful and free life!

Thinking about this, Shen Yu's heart couldn't help but beat faster, and she began to plan her future life.

For the sake of a peaceful old age, even if one were to dedicate their entire life to being an embroiderer, it wouldn't seem like such a bad thing.

Shen Yu was increasingly tempted by the idea and was almost ready to agree to Chun Niangzi's suggestion immediately.

After dinner that evening, she returned to her embroidery room alone, intending to finish the bamboo pattern on the Shu brocade perfectly. She was determined to do the job flawlessly, so that neither Chun Niangzi nor her master could find any fault with it.

The sky outside the window grew darker and darker until the distant sound of the night watchman's drum at midnight reached her, at which point she yawned and cut the last thread.

She carefully touched the robe again to make sure she hadn't left any embroidery needles before she put it back on the rack with peace of mind.

Turn off the lights and lock the door.

Shen Yu walked towards her bedroom by the faint moonlight. Just as she turned the corner, she caught a glimpse of a dark figure sneaking out of the bedroom courtyard.

Who could it be so late?

She hesitated for a moment, but still quietly followed them.

The moonlight was hazy, and the night dew was slightly cool.

The dark figure quickly walked to the wall, and there was another dark figure waiting for her at the base of the wall!

The shadowy figure under the tree heard footsteps and immediately turned around, calling out in a soft, sweet voice, "Ling Lang!"

"My darling..."

The two embraced, and Shen Yu, hiding in the shadows, was so shocked that her heart pounded. She had stumbled upon their secret rendezvous!

This woman is incredibly audacious!

If she were caught doing something like this in the embroidery shop, not only would she be ruined, but all the girls in the shop would suffer as well!

Shen Yu felt uneasy and was about to quietly slip away when she heard the man's voice: "How did things go?"

"Ling Lang, don't be in such a hurry. Are you tired of that beauty from before?" the woman said with a coquettish laugh.

Ling Lang's voice carried a hint of mockery: "How could she be as considerate as you? Otherwise, why would I have rushed over to see you tonight, Ninth Sister..."

The cry of "Ninth Sister" struck Shen Yu like a thunderbolt, making her tremble!

It's Lin Jiuniang!

Judging from the voice, it's definitely her!

What is she going to do for this Ling Lang?

Shen Yu quickly shrank behind the pillar, held her breath, and continued listening.

"You rascal, all you do is sweet talk to me! If you think I'm so good, why don't you marry me?" Lin Jiuniang's voice was tinged with reproach.

Ling Lang chuckled softly, "If you became my concubine, what would be the joy of our affair? As the saying goes, a wife is not as good as a concubine, and a concubine is not as good as a stolen affair. Your Zhao Xiucai is my classmate, and he's still completely unaware of our secret affair over the years. Just thinking about it makes me happy, hahaha..."

Lin Jiuniang snorted coldly: "How could he not know? He just doesn't dare offend you because you're Master Li's cousin! All these years, every penny of his tuition has come from you!"

"He's just pretending to be ignorant when he knows the truth, what kind of good person is he!" Her voice was full of disdain. "Ling Lang, you're still the best to me..."

"You have such a sweet mouth, let me give you a kiss..."

The two's mushy conversation made Shen Yu feel nauseous. At that moment, she desperately wished she had a handful of melon seeds in her hand so she could crack them open and watch the show.

It turns out that Ling Lang is actually a member of the Li family, and even Master Li's cousin!

Finally, their sweet talk came to an end, and they got back to the main topic.

"Ling Lang, you already have ten concubines and six maids in your household. How many more do you want? What kind of woman do you want me to find for you this time?" Lin Jiu Niang's words carried a hint of bitterness.

Ling Lang held her close, his fingertips gently stroking her cheek, his voice low and seductive: "As long as it's fresh, I'll like it. I trust your taste; you can't have chosen anything wrong."

Lin Jiuniang smiled and said, "Speaking of which, I did see a new girl these past two days. She's as beautiful as a lotus flower, a true celestial beauty."

"Her clothes and appearance are rather rustic, but her skin is as smooth as a peeled egg, her eyebrows are curved like distant mountains, and her eyes are bright and round, like the moon in the sky. It would be a bit of a waste for her to be your concubine, but if it were you, my lord..."

Ling Lang became excited upon hearing this, hugging her so tightly she could barely breathe: "Great! Great! She's the one! Let's arrange it tomorrow!"

"Ouch, be gentle! You're going to break my back!" Lin Jiuniang said breathlessly. "Being a concubine for the master is a blessing she's accumulated over several lifetimes!"

Ling Lang was impatient: "My darling, you decide what to do! Let's get started tomorrow!"

Lin Jiuniang said softly, "Miss Chun is going out tomorrow, I'll arrange the timing. You can do what you did last time..."

Ling Lang's voice was filled with intense lust: "Do you still have that medicine? If not, I'll have someone bring you some."

"Don't worry, there's more."

Shen Yu felt a chill run through her body. Taking advantage of the moment when the two started being affectionate again, she wrapped her clothes tightly around herself and quietly ran back to her bedroom.

She crawled into the cold bed, her body trembling uncontrollably, and it took her a long time to recover.

Outside the window was boundless darkness, and the shadows of the trees twisted and swayed in the wind, like menacing ghosts.

In her eyes, the world outside the window had become a cannibalistic hell.

After a long while, she heard the door to the next room creak open and close.

It's Lin Jiuniang who's back.

Shen Yu suddenly opened her eyes, a cold killing intent surging in them.

Lin Jiuniang!

If the person she's plotting against is really herself, then she'll make that woman taste what it's like to be betrayed and schemed against!

People don't offend me, I don't offend people.

If anyone offends me, I will repay them a hundredfold!