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"We'll just glance!"
"Just one look!"
The two debauched young masters pushed the steward aside as they spoke, then directly leaned against the wall, peering into the courtyard through holes in the brickwork. The garden was filled with fragrant blooms! Wei Tingyu sat casually in the main seat, enjoying the beauties by his side pouring wine and serving dishes! The Li family's unmarried daughters happily flitted through the banquet, exchanging cups and toasts. Lady Li Niang and the married Eldest Daughter Shou Hua sat quietly at either end of the table. This scene, both lively and serene, utterly dumbfounded the two profligate youths. Good heavens! This is truly paradise on Earth! What were those male guest sections outside?! At the same time, their gazes towards Wei Tingyu were filled with envy! This Marquis truly lives a man's life! Thinking of this, the two debauched young masters couldn't help but exchange glances, seeing burning flames in each other's eyes. No! No matter what, we must find a way to get into this garden and truly experience it!
"Gentlemen! You cannot look any longer!" The steward grew even more anxious, his face drenched in sweat. "Peeking at female guests! If anyone discovers this, let alone me, even the young master will be implicated!" The steward's worry at this moment was genuine. After all, these two so-called classmates were Fan Lianghan's classmates, weren't they? He had specifically invited them to bolster his image! So, if they were to make any missteps in the Fan family's inner courtyard now, Fan Lianghan would naturally be inseparable from the blame! Moreover, if this peeking were discovered by those inside the courtyard, especially if it angered Marquis Jining, Fan Lianghan would certainly be thoroughly lectured by the family head and grandmother! Of course, he, the steward, would be even more blameworthy! The thought of the punishment that would follow, perhaps even having his legs broken and being thrown out of the Fan family, made the steward tremble from head to toe.
And these two debauched young masters, naturally, never cared about the safety or lives of others, especially servants like the steward. However, seeing his terrified expression, a plan immediately formed in their minds. After all, they often committed mischief together in the past and had long since developed a telepathic understanding.
Half an hour later, the two profligate young masters, now disguised as maids of the residence, emerged from behind the bushes. The steward, with a bitter expression, followed behind them. After all, they clearly ignored his advice and insisted on entering the courtyard. Moreover, these two even threatened him, saying that if he dared to speak up, they would claim he instigated it, which left the steward speechless. To save his life and his job, he could only grit his teeth and help them. At the same time, the steward prayed in his heart that these two young masters would merely take a closer look at the Li family's young ladies and then leave, without being discovered by anyone else! Hopefully, these two will keep their word. The steward was now in a difficult position, with no other choice.
A moment later, the small gate to the courtyard was pushed open, and several maids, arranged in two rows, entered, carrying pastries and fruit platters. The banquet was now nearing its end; at this point, only after-dinner snacks or small desserts were served. This was a normal procedure, so those drinking in the courtyard paid no mind. However, a meaningful smile suddenly appeared on Wei Tingyu's lips. He clearly saw the clumsy figures of the last two maids in those two rows. Sure enough! What was destined to come has come! He sneered inwardly. These two reckless profligate youths from the original plot truly couldn't change their fate with just a few small flaps of a butterfly's wings! One could only say that when a person is determined to court death, even ten oxen couldn't pull them back!
"Oh dear! I've already prepared rooms, why won't you stay?!" At this moment, Second Daughter Fu Hui stood beside Lady Li Niang with a displeased expression, trying to persuade her mother and sisters to stay. Because Lady Li Niang had just said she wanted to take the other sisters and leave the Fan Residence to find other lodging, which made Fu Hui feel extremely reluctant, even guilty.
"None of you are persuading Mother!" And the other sisters even agreed, which made Fu Hui, who was wholeheartedly hosting her mother and sisters, even more unhappy.
"This place, ah... it's surnamed Fan!" Lady Li Niang shook her head, fanning herself with her round fan, and said, "It's not surnamed Li!"
"Later, will all your sisters marry out from the Fan family?"
"Wouldn't that make people laugh?"
"Besides, if your maternal family stays here for too long, the Fan family, ah, will begin to look down on you!"
Lady Li Niang smiled directly and then explained the reason for her departure, which left Fu Hui speechless. At this moment, she also understood the true meaning behind her mother's words. The Fan family's current courtesy towards the Li family's mother and daughters was nothing more than for the sake of Marquis Wei Tingyu, wasn't it? If they truly stayed here with a clear conscience, it would be akin to "the fox assuming the tiger's might"! Lady Li Niang didn't actually care if the Fan family looked down on her, but she absolutely could not let Wei Tingyu look down on her! After all, she hoped to marry one of her daughters into the Marquis's Residence. If Wei Tingyu thought of her as someone who was now simply freeloading in the Fan family by relying on the Marquis's power, then how would he view the Li family's daughters?
Of course, in Fu Hui's view, the last reason given by Lady Li Niang was actually the least important! Fu Hui didn't care if the Fan family looked down on her now! After all, she had long intended to divorce the Fan Residence and clearly define her boundaries with them, so what did it matter if they looked down on her? However, she couldn't explicitly tell her mother and sisters these words yet, so she could only turn to Wei Tingyu for help. However, Wei Tingyu also smiled and nodded at her. At this, Fu Hui finally stopped saying anything more, completely adopting the appearance of a docile young wife, obediently returning to her seat.
This sight, in the eyes of Third Daughter Kang Ning, made her inwardly click her tongue. Good heavens! Is this what they call obedience? The Marquis just nodded slightly, and Second Sister immediately stopped talking! Those who call the Li family's women tigresses and shrews should really have seen this scene. My Second Sister is not some fierce woman at all; on the contrary, she is very gentle and proper, obedient to her husband! It's just that Fan Lianghan is truly unworthy and couldn't capture my sister's heart! Thinking of this, Kang Ning couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration for Wei Tingyu again. After all, to be able to handle Second Sister in such a manner, Kang Ning found it impossible not to admire him!
However, as she merely glanced at Wei Tingyu's face, she immediately noticed something amiss. Because Wei Tingyu's gaze had now turned to that group of maids, and a strange smile hung on his lips. Could it be that this Marquis's lecherous nature is showing so quickly? Has he taken a fancy to one of the Fan family's maids? Kang Ning felt somewhat indignant. You have five beautiful Li family girls here, and you don't look at them, but you look at those maids? I want to see what kind of maids could captivate you like this! Thinking of this, Kang Ning immediately turned and followed Wei Tingyu's gaze to look at the maids. At this, she immediately froze.
Because Kang Ning herself was very observant, and she was also a very intelligent woman! Earlier, she had only been focused on the conversation between Second Brother-in-law Fu Hui and Mother Li Niang, so she hadn't paid attention. Now, as she looked at the two profligate young masters disguised as maids, she immediately saw through their disguise! It's obvious! These are two men in disguise! What's going on?! Third Daughter Kang Ning was a little bewildered. Although her brain was intelligent, it was her first time encountering such a situation. Were there eunuchs in this grand residence? Or was her knowledge limited? Didn't she know that such bizarre things happened in the grand households of the capital? Kang Ning blinked, then looked at Wei Tingyu again, hoping to find answers from him. However, Wei Tingyu happened to look back at her. As their eyes met, Wei Tingyu nodded slightly, then winked at Kang Ning.
At this, Kang Ning finally understood: these two were clearly impostor perverts! And Wei Tingyu's meaning was very simple: she should do whatever she wanted to do, and he would back her up! Kang Ning immediately felt a sense of relief wash over her heart! Good! Finally, no more feeling stifled! She had always despised such lecherous men! Now was a good opportunity to vent! Thinking of this, she actually directly pursed her lips and smiled.
Kang Ning's smile naturally caught the attention of the other Li family women. Even the usually serene Eldest Sister Shou Hua couldn't help but show a bewildered expression.
"What are you laughing about for no reason, Third Sister?" Fu Hui asked directly upon seeing her third sister's smile.
"A few days ago, I read a joke in a book!" Kang Ning restrained the smile on her face, then said to her mother and sisters, "It's interesting, but quite vulgar! I'm afraid to tell it; it might defile my sisters' ears! I'll just keep it to myself and enjoy it alone!"
As soon as she spoke, the Li family sisters present all had speechless expressions. Even Lady Li Niang couldn't help but smile. After all, her third daughter loved to play mischievous tricks; she, as her mother, naturally knew this. Now, she was probably up to something again!
"Third Daughter, tell us quickly! What joke is it?" At this moment, Dou Ming, who was peeling fruit for Wei Tingyu, her eyes lit up. As a well-behaved young girl, she immediately became interested upon hearing there was a good joke.
"Little Sister Ming, don't rush, she's deliberately teasing you!" Eldest Daughter Shou Hua smiled and nodded at Dou Ming, "With our Third Sister's personality, if she doesn't speak, she'll suffocate sooner or later!"
"Right! You should tell it!"
"Hurry, tell us! Tell us!"
And the Li family's sisters all joined in, urging Kang Ning to quickly tell the amusing joke.
"Then I'll tell it!" Kang Ning had set the stage so much, so she naturally had to tell it. After all, she wanted to use this joke to satirize and mock these two sneaking perverts. So, she straightened up and began, "Among all tiny creatures, none are smaller than ants and mosquitoes!"
"One day, they actually began to argue!"
"The ant said: 'Though I am small, in my comings and goings, there is the righteousness of lord and minister!'"
"'When food is found, we always contribute to each other!'"
"'In terms of loyalty and filial piety, I should rank first!'"
Kang Ning spoke while slowly pacing around the long table, like an old scholar. This feigned seriousness directly made the Li family women and Dou Ming giggle.
"The fly was not convinced!"
"'Good as that is, you cannot enjoy life as I do!'"
"'When imperial palaces and forbidden gardens, and grand private residences hold banquets, I can pass through the halls and enjoy myself openly!'"
"'I should rank first!'"
After this segment, everyone present couldn't help but chuckle. Kang Ning's joke actually had some truth to it; though it sounded absurd, it was indeed amusing. And Kang Ning had now walked to the very front of the long table.
"The mosquito, hearing this, was unimpressed!"
"'Though the two of you have loyalty, filial piety, and wealth, you are not as free and joyful as I am!'"
After saying this, Kang Ning paused abruptly, then turned and looked directly at the very end of the two rows of maids below. Her action immediately drew the attention of the other women present. Everyone looked in the direction of her gaze, and then the two perverts cowering at the very end of the maid's line were immediately exposed! In that instant, everyone present immediately understood what Kang Ning intended to do!
"Oh?" Eldest Sister Shou Hua knew her sister intended to punish these two villains, so she smiled faintly, pursed her lips, and asked, "How so?"
"In the deep of night and quietness! In perfumed bedchambers! I come and go as I please!"
"Regardless of queens or noble ladies, or beautiful women! I only choose sweet-scented and soft places to bite, satisfying my desires before I stop!"
Kang Ning spoke as she walked down the veranda, parting the rows of maids down the middle and heading straight for the two perverts at the very end. And the two perverts disguised as maids now realized they had been exposed, but there was not a hint of panic in their hearts. After all, a Li family daughter certainly wouldn't dare to do anything to them within the Fan Residence! The two even directly raised their heads, staring straight at Kang Ning, with what seemed like a threatening look in their eyes.
"The ant and the fly, hearing this, began to curse simultaneously!"
However, Kang Ning showed no fear in the face of their threatening gazes, merely smiling faintly and speaking. Then, in the next second, she suddenly raised her voice!
"Look at you, with your sharp, pointed mouth! How can you be so lecherous?!!!"
After speaking, without waiting for the two perverts to react, Kang Ning directly raised her fair hand, and slap, slap, two resounding slaps landed on their faces! Two crisp sounds immediately echoed through the courtyard, startling even the flocks of birds resting on the nearby trees, sending them flapping into the sky. Moreover, these two slaps were powerful, leaving heavy red handprints on the faces of both perverts.
The two men were completely dumbfounded after being slapped. They never dreamed that this Li family lady would be so audacious, actually daring to slap them. Of course, the two profligate youths, spoiled since childhood, could not endure such humiliation! Without another word, they directly slammed the teacups they were still holding onto the ground. One of them even glared at Kang Ning and began to loudly threaten her.
"How dare you! Do you know who my uncle is?" The man's face was filled with fury, as if he had suffered a great injustice, his eyes almost bulging out!
"Forget just looking! Even taking you as a concubine would be a blessing upon your ancestral graves!"
"If you provoke me, your Li family will face grave consequences!"
Once this profligate youth's anger flared, he truly disregarded everything! As he cursed, he even directly raised his palm, intending to return a mighty slap to Kang Ning! Although this profligate youth lived a pampered life, he was still a man. That swung palm was almost as large as Kang Ning's face. This scene immediately terrified Lady Li Niang and the other Li family sisters. Their delicate, soft-skinned daughter; how could she endure such a powerful slap from a man? Kang Ning might even be slapped unconscious!
And Kang Ning also hadn't expected the other party to be so arrogant and tyrannical even after being exposed. Not only did he feel no shame, but he even wanted to raise his hand to retaliate against her! However, Kang Ning's personality had always been very resolute. Although she felt some fear, she still did not retreat a single step! She even actively tilted her head back, presenting an attitude of "if you have the guts, hit me." And this posture further enraged the profligate youth. Overcome with fury, he could no longer endure it and was about to bring his raised palm down fiercely on her face!
And at this moment, it was naturally time for Wei Tingyu to act! Kang Ning was also his predetermined little wife in the future; how could he allow such a pervert to casually humiliate her?! Wei Tingyu casually picked up a peanut from a plate on the table and flicked it lightly. The peanut flew with considerable force directly towards the pervert's raised wrist! There was a thwack as the peanut accurately struck the pervert's wrist! It jolted his entire hand backwards! The fellow even involuntarily stumbled back two steps, then lost his balance and sat down on the floor. And only then did the pervert react. He raised his right hand and found that the spot on his wrist where he had been struck by something was already swollen high! And at the same time, his entire right arm trembled violently, seemingly no longer obeying his command...