Chapter 200 - What To Do if You’re the Villain and the Heroine Likes You

Before He Yunxiao arrived at Chunfeng Tower, he withdrew a considerable amount of fifty-tael banknotes from Daqi Bank as bribes for the girls at Chunfeng Tower. Currently, with the well-known Jiang Chunyue, the top courtesan, in front of him, He Yunxiao did not intend to miss this opportunity. Flashing a banknote in front of her, He Yunxiao smiled kindly and said, "Chunyue, do you want this banknote?" Jiang Chunyue, self-proclaimed at twenty-one, was no longer a child. Fifty taels were not much to her, and she had no reason to sell herself. Although banknotes were a novelty, they seemed ordinary, nothing intriguing. "I don't want it," Jiang Chunyue said. He Yunxiao directly placed the banknote within reach of Jiang Chunyue's hand on the table, as if giving a red envelope on Chinese New Year, and said, "Ah, fifty taels is not a lot. Just take it." Distracted by He Yunxiao, Jiang Chunyue's resolve weakened, and her fingers inadvertently created a gap. Seizing the opportunity, He Yunxiao slipped the banknote into her hand through the small opening. Automatically, Jiang Chunyue said, "Thank you." "Don't mention it; I need your help with something," He Yunxiao said. "No!" Jiang Chunyue threw the banknote back into He Yunxiao's hand and stood up. "You're bribing me!" Jiang Wuyou said, "Chunyue, sit down." "Sister!" "Sit down. Don't be rude." Seeing Jiang Wuyou protect her sister, He Yunxiao felt she had already assumed the role of his wife. Jiang Wuyou never interrupted when he talked to her younger sister. She only spoke up to suppress her when she went too far. Ordinarily, she kept quiet and waited for the head of the household to speak. Even if she had ideas or better suggestions, she would keep them private. In fact, the main women were all clever, save for a few. Among them, Fan Ziruo, Jiang Wuyou, and Du Yinyun were universally recognized as smart, along with someone he had not met, Meng Qingqian. Fan Ziruo's intelligence was as sharp as the blade of a sword, while Jiang Wuyou concealed hers, only pointing out crucial matters and often keeping silent. Yinyun was naturally bright and quick to understand others' intentions. Of all this, He Yunxiao most admired, and indeed all men would, Jiang Wuyou's intelligence. Along with her cleverness, she showed you ample respect and cared about your reputation, considering things from your perspective in both speech and action. It was hard not to be moved by this. Jiang Wuyou, or rather, Wuyou, was exceptional! Inside Jiang Wuyou's boudoir, He Yunxiao sat next to Wuyou at the guest table, with her younger sister on the other side. He Yunxiao took advantage of his sister's inability to see and quietly reached under the table toward Jiang Wuyou, finding and grasping her warm, silky, and boneless hand. After seizing her hand, he sneakily glanced at her, noticing she remained unchanged, as if nothing had happened in front of her younger sister, Jiang Chunyue. Soon, the large hand shifted from the small hand to the thigh. Seeing Jiang Wuyou still oblivious, He Yunxiao was stimulated. Just as He Yunxiao was about to push the boundaries, his hand was lightly tapped by the fragile and boneless hand. Jiang Wuyou said, "Alright, playing around is enough, don't be naughty." Of course, He Yunxiao was not satisfied. In this matter, Jiang Wuyou was watchful. Wanting to break through her defenses, he disregarded her warning. The attacking army was advancing toward his loyal Jerusalem. After another tap from her hand, He Yunxiao pretended not to notice. In her thoughts, Jiang Wuyou cursed He Yunxiao as a "lecher," though her defense was worrying, she did not make any significant movements or show any displeasure. Clearing his throat, Jiang Wuyou unexpectedly said, "Chunyue." Startled, He Yunxiao quickly withdrew his hand. Jiang Chunyue looked puzzled. "Sister?" Jiang Wuyou smiled and said, "It's nothing." Jiang Chunyue gave an odd look, gazing at her sister and "brother-in-law" on the other side, asking, "Are you two keeping something from me?" Jiang Wuyou said, "No." He Yunxiao said, "Yes!" Both said at the same time. Jiang Chunyue looked even more puzzled. He Yunxiao embarrassedly smiled and said, "Well, there is indeed something. I need your help." "What?" Jiang Chunyue asked suspiciously. "Please, Chunyue, help publicize my banknotes. This fifty-tael one will be your reward," He Yunxiao said, stuffing the banknote back into Jiang Chunyue's hand. He added, "It's not a gift now; it's the bank's reward for your work. It's your salary, what you deserve." Jiang Chunyue looked at her sister sitting next to He Yunxiao and said, "I don't want to help you. Find someone else." Jiang Wuyou said, "Chunyue, don't be stubborn." Jiang Chunyue remained silent, crossing her arms. He Yunxiao didn't mind and instead said with a smile, "Chunyue, when I marry your sister in the future, the money from Daqi Bank will belong to her. By helping me now, you're helping your sister." Bringing up "marriage" again, Jiang Wuyou knew it concerned He Yunxiao's business and didn't object. "My sister won't marry you!" Jiang Chunyue persisted. Helpless, He Yunxiao said, "Even if she won't marry, as the legitimate son of the Hou Mansion, the future Duke of Wuqing, and the noble of Daqi, I won't let Wuyou escape." "You..." Jiang Chunyue refused but also couldn't deny what He Yunxiao said. In the face of great power, personal wishes were ultimately in vain. Recalling the imperial marriage, once decreed, whether you liked it or not, you had to marry. There was no room to go against the decree. Having tried persuasion and threats, He Yunxiao stuffed the banknote into the younger sister's hand for the third time. "When you're free, just casually mention the banknotes to the young men. If they don't know, you can tease them. Seeing them at a loss, isn't that delightful?" Jiang Chunyue huffed, "Not enough." Seeing this, He Yunxiao knew his younger sister agreed to help and hastily grabbed a few more banknotes, placing them in her hand. After concluding the business, Jiang Wuyou said, "Chunyue, if you're free, you can go back." Staring at He Yunxiao, Jiang Chunyue asked, "Does Mr. He have other matters to attend to?" Hoping his younger sister would leave quickly, He Yunxiao also knew that if he said "yes," the troublesome younger sister might stay longer. Deciding, he said, "No, let's leave together, Chunyue. Wuyou, please distribute these banknotes among the other sisters." Jiang Wuyou wanted to say something but didn't in front of Jiang Chunyue. Instead, she nodded in agreement. Staring at He Yunxiao, Jiang Chunyue watched him leave Chunfeng Tower, ensuring he was gone and wouldn't bother her sister again before she could relax. Not bothering her wouldn't mean not coveting. With He Yunxiao's skill, deceiving his younger sister was like facing Chu Fan—just taking a beating, effortlessly. Chapter 201 – When Children Aren't Around Tl. Soothsayer.io