The charming widow of the Marquis's mansion: The stable boy carries the flag and raises the dra

Although Wang Long was still a servant in the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, his status was no longer what it used to be!

As the saying goes, even a low-ranking official has to stand before the prime minister's gate. Now that he has the identity of a princess's bodyguard, Wang Long has many more advantages in moving around the imperial city!

Qin Minglan moved closer to Wang Long, her expression somewhat sour.

"Impressive, old man! His Highness the Crown Prince actually came to personally recruit you. Our Marquis's mansion is also benefiting from your influence."

"From now on, you'll be by the princess's side. Tsk tsk~ How wonderful~"

"Young Miss, this old servant will always be a member of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion!"

Wang Long sensed the barb in the girl's words and shook his head with amusement.

He reached out and gently touched Qin Minglan's face, wanting to comfort the jealous little girl.

Qin Minglan seemed to have been electrocuted and quickly took two steps back.

She rolled her eyes at Wang Long, a blush rising on her face, and whispered coquettishly.

"What are you doing, you old man? My sister-in-law is watching!"

Wang Long forgot for a moment, then quickly nodded and replied in a low voice.

"Okay, let's touch it again when we get back to the room."

Qin Minglan stomped on Wang Long's foot angrily, her little face puffed up with rage.

"That despicable old man, trying to take advantage of me again."

Wang Long quickly apologized with a smile.

"This old servant knows he was wrong and will not do it again."

"Wang Long".

At this moment, Luo Hanyi's cold voice rang out.

The two of them are fooling around, do they really think Luo Hanyi can't see it?

"This old servant is here."

Wang Long looked at Luo Hanyi.

Luo Hanyi's gaze fell on him, her tone leaving no room for argument.

"Come with me."

Wang Long was stunned for a moment.

"Madam, where are we going?"

Luo Hanyi didn't answer, but just glanced at him before turning and walking towards the backyard.

Wang Long glanced at Qin Minglan and quickly followed behind Luo Hanyi.

Qin Minglan watched the two figures as they walked away, a hint of doubt flashing in her almond-shaped eyes.

"Sister-in-law, where are you going? I want to go too!"

She lifted her foot to follow, but Luo Hanyi stopped her without turning her head.

"Minglan, you stay here and cultivate diligently. Don't slack off. I have something important to discuss with Wang Long!"

Qin Minglan paused, her mouth slightly open as if she wanted to say something, but she saw Luo Hanyi leading Wang Long away into the distance.

She stood there, looking in the direction where the two had disappeared, biting her lip, a hint of grievance in her almond-shaped eyes.

"I can help too..."

She muttered something under her breath, kicked a pebble on the ground, and turned to walk sullenly toward her yard.

Halfway there, she grew angrier and angrier, so she simply turned a corner and headed towards the stable.

Ta Xue was leisurely eating hay in the stable when she saw Qin Minglan coming over. She snorted and nuzzled Qin Minglan's hand with her head.

Qin Minglan patted Taxue's head, then leaped onto the horse's back.

"Ta Xue, come on, let's go out for a walk together."

With a long neigh, Ta Xue stomped its four hooves on the ground, and a visible shockwave exploded from beneath its feet.

The next instant, Ta Xue transformed into a streak of azure light and rushed out of the Marquis's mansion gate.

Qin Minglan lay on the horse's back, letting the wind tousle her hair, her almond-shaped eyes slightly red.

"Old man..."

She murmured to herself, her voice so low that only she could hear it.

"you……"

She bit her lip and didn't continue.

Ta Xue seemed to sense her emotions, and ran even harder, its hooves flying, leaving a series of crisp hoofbeats on the long street.

Qin Minglan closed her eyes, letting the wind whistle past her ears, but the frustration in her heart just wouldn't dissipate.

That old man.

What exactly did he do with his sister-in-law?

Why not let her come along?

The more she thought about it, the more agitated she became, so she spurred the horse's flanks to make Ta Xue run even faster.

Pedestrians on the street quickly made way for the figure in blue, watching it flash by like the wind, and couldn't help but murmur among themselves.

"Isn't that the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion? Why is she riding a horse alone in the street?"

"I heard that a servant from the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion won first place in the competition today. Young Miss, are you happy about that?"

"Happy? I don't think so, more like angry."

"Who are you angry at?"

"Who knows?"

The chatter gradually faded away, and Qin Minglan rode Ta Xue, disappearing at the end of the long street.

Wang Long followed Luo Hanyi through the hanging flower gate, along the blue brick path, and headed towards her courtyard.

Throughout the journey, Luo Hanyi remained silent, her steps steady, her crimson skirt trailing on the blue bricks, making a soft rustling sound.

Wang Long followed behind her with his hands down, but couldn't help but mutter to himself.

What is the First Madam doing?

Weren't we talking peacefully in the main hall? Why did you suddenly call him out?

and.

Wang Long looked up at the sky.

The sun was high in the sky, just past noon.

Where are we going in broad daylight?

Could it be what I'm imagining?

Pleasure in broad daylight?

The two of them walked through the moon gate one after the other and entered Luo Hanyi's courtyard.

The red candles in the courtyard had gone out, replaced by several pots of blooming begonias, their pink and white petals particularly vibrant in the afternoon sun.

Luo Hanyi pushed open the door to the main room and went in first.

Wang Long stood at the door, wondering what Luo Hanyi was up to.

"Madam, this old servant..."

"Come in."

Luo Hanyi's voice came from inside the room, as cold as ever, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

Without further hesitation, Wang Long stepped inside.

The door slammed shut behind me.

Inside the house, the charcoal fire was burning brightly.

Luo Hanyi stood by the bed, her back to him, her long black hair cascading down to her waist.

She didn't turn around, but slowly opened her mouth.

"Wang Long".

"This old servant is here."

Luo Hanyi walked up to him and looked down at him.

"The Crown Prince's willingness to protect the Marquis's mansion has indeed relieved my urgent crisis."

"but……"

She paused, her gaze sharp as a knife.

"To forge iron, one must be strong oneself."

"No matter how strong your backing is, it's not as good as your own strength!"

"The Crown Prince is willing to protect us because we are useful to him."

"If we are not strong enough, sooner or later he will abandon us."

Wang Long nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.

After all, important people exchange interests, and there isn't much emotion between them.

"The First Madam is right."

Luo Hanyi looked at him, a hint of shyness flashing in her eyes.

"so……"

She reached out and gently untied the tie at the collar of her dress.

"Let's continue."

Wang Long was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously took half a step back.

He's not made of iron; even he can't handle this kind of exertion every day!

"Madam, this... in broad daylight..."

"What happened during the day?"

Luo Hanyi's voice remained cold, but her hands did not stop moving.

"I can't wait until tonight."

The ties came undone, and the deep purple long skirt slipped down, revealing the moon-white undergarment underneath.

Luo Hanyi looked at Wang Long, a hint of impatience flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"What are you dawdling for? Do I have to beg you to give me my head?"

Wang Long swallowed hard, opened his mouth as if to say something, but then saw a fleeting look of expectation in Luo Hanyi's eyes.

This woman, though cold on the outside, was more anxious than anyone else inside.

Wang Long sighed and walked over.

He had just reached the bedside when Luo Hanyi grabbed his collar and pulled him to her side.

"Hurry up."

Luo Hanyi's voice rang in his ears, carrying a hint of barely suppressed urgency.

"I must break through to the peak of the sixth rank as soon as possible."

Wang Long looked at her face so close to his, at those eyes that were usually as cold as knives, but now burning with flames.

He smiled bitterly to himself.

This woman was really anxious.

"This old servant obeys."

……