AFTER BEING MARRIED OFF TO A BLIND VILLIAN - CHAPTER 22

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Chapter 22 (Part 1/2)

Chi Ying comforted Aunt Xue and stayed the night at Chunliu Courtyard. Taking advantage of the darkness before dawn, still in that disguise, she left following a servant woman, pretending to be a maid attending to the Princess Consort's morning wash and preparing breakfast, quietly returning to Zhaohua Courtyard.

Xiangqin carefully removed her makeup, then freshly washed and dressed her. Though she hadn't slept all night, the dark circles under her eyes were covered with powder.

When she emerged again, cloud-like hair piled like snow, brocade and embroidered fine garments, even with the guards' eagle-sharp eyes, it would be difficult to connect that thin, unremarkable maid in the darkness of night with the incomparably beautiful Princess Consort before them now.

Cheng Huai's attitude remained respectful, but watching the Princess Consort's retreating back, complexity flashed through his eyes.

Chi Ying came to Muxi Courtyard.

Yin Shi had already expected she would agree. Raising her brows, she said, "What, you've thought it through? Will you return to continue that life of luxury, or let your mother's medicine be cut off and wait for death at Chunliu Courtyard?"

Seeing her smug expression, Chi Ying felt utterly disgusted. Taking a deep breath, she said, "I can continue impersonating Second Sister and stay at the manor. However, the silver in the dowry is mine to use as I please. I'll also take Mother out of the manor as quickly as possible and settle her elsewhere. From then on, there'll be no need for Mother to trouble yourself with her care."

Yin Shi 's eyes immediately widened in fury. "You still want the dowry? Simply delusional."

Though Changyuan Earl Manor had substituted a concubine daughter, publicly they claimed it was the legitimate daughter. They had practically emptied half the manor's treasury to assemble this respectable dowry. They'd never expected her to stay long at the Prince of Zhao Manor either, this dowry was all to be returned intact. And she dared make such outrageous demands!

Chi Ying said coldly, "Mother promised to take good care of my mother, yet secretly you use cheap prescriptions to perfunctorily muddle through. How can I trust Mother?"

Yin Shi 's expression turned extremely ugly.

Chi Ying continued, "My only wish is for Mother's health and well-being.Yet Mother can't do this, so on what grounds do you demand I risk identity exposure to stay in that tiger's den in Second Sister's place?"

She saw the hatred and hesitation in Yin Shi 's eyes. Raising her brows, she said softly, "Let me guess, why is Second Sister unwilling to return to her proper place? Has she found a better marriage match?"

Yin Shi 's brows twitched. "What nonsense are you spouting?"

Chi Ying smiled. "Second Sister refuses even to be a princess consort, yet hides in a separate residence, not daring to show her true face or true identity. And Mother, far from being angry, instead reveals a triumphant expression. If it's not because she's found another good match, then what's the reason?"

Yin Shi 's features twisted with rage, veins bulging on her forehead. "You..."

Chi Ying knew in her heart she'd guessed eight or nine parts correctly. "If Mother doesn't want me to expose this matter to the heavens, then agree to my conditions. Mother and I have nothing to lose but death. But Changyuan Earl Manor's crime of deceiving the emperor certainly can't be escaped. As for Second Sister, she faces multiple offenses. I wonder how this dynasty handles married women who commit adultery?"

The word "adultery" pierced Yin Shi 's heart like a sharp sword. Yet that voice was so terrifyingly calm, yet also suppressed to the extreme, making Yin Shi  absolutely believe she truly could do anything.

Chi Ying released a light breath and finally said, "I've said all I have to say. I'm sure Mother has made her decision."

Yin Shi trembled all over, staring fiercely at her departing back, eyes practically spewing fire.

The carriage traveled all the way toward Prince Zhao’s Manor.

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Chapter 22 (Part 2/2)

Having not slept the previous night and being emotionally overwrought, Chi Ying's head throbbed faintly. Supporting her forehead with her hand, she rested for a while, her mind contemplating the arrangements ahead.

She needed to acquire a residence for Mother to prevent further suffering at the Chi manor. With dowry money on hand in the future, she wouldn't be so financially stretched. She could buy a few reliable maids to attend to Mother's medicine and daily needs, and the Jiji Pills could be continuously maintained.

Today she had risked everything, never expecting she'd truly gotten a hold on Yin Shi .

Last night she had speculated, perhaps Chi Yingyue had latched onto a high branch, someone whose family background and status could rival the Prince of Zhao. Otherwise, why would Yin Shi 's attitude show such drastic contrast? Today, probing further with words, Yin Shi 's extreme emotional reaction clearly proved her speculation correct.

However, Chi Ying had no interest in Chi Yingyue's private affairs. Right now, what mattered most was living peacefully at Prince Zhao's Manor, then seeking an opportunity to bring Mother out of the Chi manor and settle her properly.

But how to settle Mother discreetly without drawing attention, that was another difficult problem.

Returning to the manor, it was already past noon.

Exhausted from consecutive days, Chi Ying's head felt stuffed with cotton, the headache scattering her consciousness. She simply didn't go to Yangui Tower to see Prince Zhao. Without taking lunch, she returned to Shuyu Pavilion and lay down.

Closing her eyes, dreams rushed in one after another.

She saw Mother being mistreated by Yin Shi . No matter how heart-wrenchingly she cried and begged, she couldn't save her.

Then she dreamed her identity was exposed. Prince Zhao gripped her throat, smiling as he said, "Chi Ying, you deserve to die..."

Half-dreaming, half-awake, she felt an extremely light touch fall on the corners of her eyes. Among the clear sandalwood fragrance carried a trace of warm moisture, bit by bit licking away the tears on her face...

Chi Ying's chaotic consciousness slowly gathered. Finally sensing someone beside her pillow, she almost violently opened her eyes.

It was already dark outside. Candlelight blazed brilliantly in the room.

The man's refined, painting-like features were close at hand.

Their breaths touched. His warm, magnetic voice was almost pressed against her eardrum.

"In your dream, you called 'Mother' twelve times, 'Your Highness' seven times... Were those seven calls for His Highness meant for me?"

Chi Ying stared at him in shock. Her back pressed against warm, soft brocade bedding, yet she felt as if plunged into ice and snow, coldness suddenly rising.

How long had he been here? Had she spoken in her dreams?

She'd even mentioned Mother?

Sensing the person beneath him tighten her breathing, delaying her response, the smile at Yan Xuecui's lips deepened even more.

Chi Ying felt her hair stand on end from his smile. Suppressing the panic in her heart, she hurried to respond: "Your Highness, I dreamed of you..."

"Lying." Yan Xuecui's fingertips covered her throat, laughing coldly. "How should I punish you?"

Chi Ying's lashes trembled slightly. Before she could react to his meaning, in the next moment, her ear was caught by the man's warm lips and tongue.

Not a gentle kiss, but punitive in nature, his teeth grinding inch by inch along the shell of her ear.

Damp heat and tingling pain intertwined, like rustling electric current instantly shooting through her four limbs and hundred bones.

Chi Ying's ears burned crimson. She bit her lower lip tightly, but ultimately couldn't hold back, a fine whimper escaped her throat.

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TRANSLATOR: Guys, i just realized this book is rated 18, and i cannot continue posting it on my website. i am still trying to figure out what to do when we get to those chapters.

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GLOSSARY

Characters

Chi Ying (池萤) - Female protagonist; concubine-born third daughter who substitutes for her legitimate elder sister in marriage to the Prince of Zhao

Yan Xuecui / Prince of Zhao (晏雪摧 / 昭王) - Male protagonist; blind prince with a dark reputation, suffers from touch-starvation condition

Chi Yingyue (池颖月) - Chi Ying's legitimate elder sister who was originally supposed to marry the Prince of Zhao

Countess Yin / Yin-shi (殷氏)- Chi Yingyue's mother; the legitimate wife who arranged the substitute marriage

Aunt Xue / Xue Yiniang (薛姨娘) - Chi Ying's mother; a concubine in poor health

Consort Zhuang (庄妃) - The Prince of Zhao's mother

Prince Ding (定王) - The deceased elder brother of Prince of Zhao

Emperor Yongcheng (永成帝) - The current emperor

Servants & Attendants

Xiangqin (香琴) - Chi Ying's maid, originally serving Lady Yin's interests

Baoshan (宝扇) - Chi Ying's maid

Aunt Fangchun (芳春姑姑) - Senior servant managing household affairs

Steward Yuan / Yuan-de (元德) - The Prince of Zhao's chief steward

Qingzhi (青芝) & Yintiao (银翘) - Maids at the manor

Qingze (青泽) - The Prince of Zhao's attendant

Physician Lin (林院判) - The physician treating the Prince of Zhao

 Locations

Prince of Zhao's Manor (昭王府) - The prince's residence

Shuyu Pavilion (漱玉斋) - Chi Ying's residence, formerly the Prince of Zhao's chamber

Yangui Tower (雁归楼)- The Prince of Zhao's current residence with a dungeon beneath

Shouchun Hall (寿春堂)- Consort Zhuang's residence

Changyuan Earl Manor (昌远伯府)- Chi family's declining noble household

Titles & Terms

Wang/Prince (王)- Imperial prince title

Wangfei/Princess Consort (王妃) - Wife of a prince

Dianxia/Your Highness (殿下) - Formal address for a prince

Niangniang/Your Ladyship (娘娘) - Formal address for an imperial consort

Di (嫡) - Legitimate-born (from legal wife)

Shu (庶) - Concubine-born

Substitute marriage (替嫁)- Marrying in place of another

Consummation/Yuan fang (圆房) - Completing the marriage ceremony through intercourse

Returning home visit/Hui men (回门) - Traditional bride's first visit to natal home after marriage

Cultural Items

Bamboo cane/scrolls (竹杖/竹简) - The prince uses these for mobility and reading

Incense (熏香) - Various types used for ambiance

Dragon and phoenix candles (龙凤喜烛) - Wedding candles

Phoenix seal (鳳印)- Symbol of empress status

Hundred Sons and Thousand Grandsons pattern (百子千孙图) - Auspicious bedding embroidery symbolizing fertility

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