Chapter 211: Laughter and Conspiracy

Quan Quan Tianyi looked at Jun Jun Yiyi before him; since it was their newlywed period, she had finally changed out of her ever-present white robes. She lowered her eyelids, her long lashes casting a shadow over her eyes, appearing weak and innocent, pitiful and moving.

Yet he could almost be certain that her various actions were clearly calculating something.

But could he, to expose her, admit that he was incapable of manly deeds?

A wave of irritation surged in Quan Quan Tianyi's heart, yet his expression remained unmoved.

"This Wang Fu has matters to attend to. You eat first, then go to pay respects to the Wang Fei with tea later."

Dropping those words, he strode out of the room in long steps.

The warm spring sun spilled over the glazed tiles of the Prince Yi Wang Fu, refracting colorful light, yet within the inner courtyard of the Prince Yi Wang Fu, the atmosphere was like the lingering chill of spring, permeated with a thread of coldness.

Jun Jun Yiyi watched his departing back, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly, revealing a faint, barely perceptible cold smile.

She, the daughter of the Right Minister of a great nation, had been sent into the Wang Fu as a concubine.

How could she be willing to spend her life silently within these deep courtyards? No! She was not willing!

Hearing that the Wang Fei had borne no children for many years and was weak and sickly, she must conceive a child before others; the entire rear courtyard of the Wang Fu must be held in her grasp.

Jun Jun Yiyi dressed carefully, wearing a pale pink silk skirt, a jade hairpin in her hair, and lightly applying powder and rouge, appearing pitifully charming.

She took her dowry maid Yan'er, held a tea tray, and walked toward the Wang Fei's courtyard.

The Prince Yi Wang Fei, Lin Lin Wanyi, sat in the main seat. Below her sat several side concubines and concubines.

Jun Jun Yiyi entered the room and bowed gracefully.

"This concubine pays respects to the Wang Fei, wishing the Wang Fei deep blessings and good health."

Speaking thus, she signaled Yan'er to present the tea. Lin Lin Wanyi looked at that cup of tea, did not immediately reach out to take it, but examined Jun Jun Yiyi closely.

"Sister is truly beautiful; no wonder the Wang Ye took you into the Wang Fu."

Lin Lin Wanyi said softly.

Jun Jun Yiyi hurriedly said:

"The Wang Fei overpraises. This concubine is merely a coarse person; to enter the Wang Fu is entirely the Wang Ye's grace, how could it compare even half to the Wang Fei."

Lin Lin Wanyi smiled and finally accepted the tea, taking a light sip.

"The tea is indeed good tea, but Sister's heart, I fear, holds quite a few matters."

The several women below also covered their mouths and giggled secretly.

Jun Jun Yiyi was startled in her heart, yet her face still maintained a smile.

"The Wang Fei's words, this concubine truly does not understand."

Lin Lin Wanyi set down the teacup, her gaze becoming sharp.

"In this Wang Fu, though my body is weak, I am not someone to be manipulated by others. If you keep to your proper station, I naturally will not treat you poorly, but if you harbor improper thoughts..."

Jun Jun Yiyi hurriedly knelt.

"Wang Fei, calm your anger. This concubine has absolutely no intention of offending; it is merely that I have just entered the Wang Fu and do not understand the rules. If there are any offenses, I hope the Wang Fei will be lenient."

Jun Jun Yiyi said this with her mouth, yet the fire of jealousy in her heart burned ever more fiercely.

Just wait, all of you; one day, she will turn the clouds and rain within this Wang Fu, making everyone look at her differently.

In the time it took to simply pay respects with tea, the two had already exchanged over one hundred and twenty moves.

The sun set in the west; the Prince Yi Wang Fu side should have been lively, yet it was unusually quiet. The Jun Fu side, however, was unusually lively.

Having sent Jun Jun Yiyi away yesterday, the female masters in the Wang Fu were only the Old Lady, Zhou Shi, and the two sisters, Seeing Jun Jun Zijin and Jun Jun Shuyan.

Without life-and-death calculations, the days were lived quietly and freely.

In the garden, Jun Jun Shuyan, like a joyful little deer, hopped and skipped, circling Seeing Jun Jun Zijin endlessly.

Her eyes sparkled, full of expectation as she said:

"Second Sister, make me barbecue quickly; I have been craving it for so long!"

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin smiled helplessly, reached out, and tapped Jun Jun Shuyan's nose:

"You girl, I merely mentioned it once last time, yet you actually remember!"

Jun Jun Shuyan playfully stuck out her tongue and said with a grin:

"Second Sister, you can mention anything, just not food; otherwise, if I don't get to eat it, I will never give up."

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin could not go against her, so she ordered servants to prepare charcoal and ingredients.

She also sent someone to invite Quan Quan Qingle and He Ling'er over to join the fun.

Before long, Quan Quan Qingle and He Ling'er arrived. Quan Quan Qingle hopped and skipped, and as soon as she entered the garden, she shouted loudly:

"I heard there is fresh food here at Jun Zijin's, so I couldn't wait to rush over to see what barbecue is."

He Ling'er smiled with her eyebrows and eyes:

"I heard there is barbecue to eat; barbecue plus beer, I have missed it terribly!"

"There is no beer, but I brewed some fruit wine."

Her space had no beer; even the dormitory was a hospital dormitory, which had no beer.

After everyone laughed and joked for a while, they gathered around the barbecue grill.

The charcoal fire burned fiercely, Xiong Xiong, reflecting red upon everyone's faces.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin and He Ling'er skillfully threaded the prepared ingredients onto bamboo skewers and placed them on the fire to roast.

Oil dripped onto the charcoal fire, making a "sizzle" sound, and the tempting aroma instantly spread.

Jun Jun Shuyan stamped her feet anxiously beside them, staring unblinkingly at the barbecue grill, occasionally reaching out to fan the air, wanting the food to cook faster, muttering in her mouth:

"Second Sister, is it ready yet? I'm almost starving to death!"

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin smiled and comforted her:

"Don't rush, don't rush; it will be ready soon."

Finally, the first skewer of roasted mutton came out of the oven.

Jun Jun Shuyan reached out eagerly to take it, but was burned and let out an "Ouch!"

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin quickly handed over a handkerchief, chiding:

"Be careful; no one is snatching it from you."

Jun Jun Shuyan blew on her fingers, took a bite of the lamb skewer, and a look of satisfaction instantly bloomed on her face:

"Wow, Second Sister, it's so delicious! You are simply the most amazing person in the world!"

Watching Jun Jun Shuyan devour the food, Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's heart was filled with warmth.

In this seemingly calm yet turbulent deep mansion of the marquis, such simple and pure joy seemed especially precious.

Just then, as the Old Lady and Zhou Shi, supported by maids, had just arrived at the garden, Jun Chengcai arrived right behind them.

"What are you two fiddling with here? It smells so good."

The Old Lady asked with a smile.

"Sister, I smelled it from far away; what is this thing again?"

Jun Jun Shuyan hurried over, took the Old Lady's hand, and said:

"Grandmother, Mother, Brother, you've come at just the right time; the lamb skewers Second Sister grilled are delicious. Come and try them."

The Old Lady took the lamb skewer, took a light bite, and nodded in praise:

"Mm, indeed not bad. It's rare for you sisters to have such thoughtfulness; it has added a lot of life to this courtyard."

Zhou Shi also said with a smile:

"Yes, seeing you all so happy makes my heart feel comfortable too."

Nothing is happier than watching one's own children be happy.

The family sat around the barbecue grill, tasting the delicacies, drinking fruit wine, and chatting about everything under the sun.

Laughter echoed in the courtyard, forming a sharp contrast with Jun Jun Yiyi inside Prince Yi Wang Fu, who was anxiously waiting in her room to serve Quan Quan Tianyi to sleep.

At this moment, He Ling'er, having drunk a few cups of wine, rolled her eyes and silently beckoned Seeing Jun Jun Zijin out using lip movements.

"Jun Jun Zijin, we've eaten, we've drunk; shouldn't we stir up some fun now?"

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin raised an eyebrow:

"Who do you want to stir up?"

"That one next door nearly caused your death; you've already let her celebrate the New Year; do you plan to let her celebrate another one?"

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's eyes darkened; how could she forget? She happened to have some free time; she would go check on her that night.