Chapter 3: The Concubine Wen Xi
“What does… Mama’s boy mean?” Wen Zhaoyin looked puzzled, judging from Meng Huan’s expression, it was not a good word.
However, he glared, slapped the table, making the bowls and chopsticks clatter, “Bring two more big bowls!”
It seemed that he had no intention of explaining.
Wen Zhaoyin called the maid Pei Lan to bring more bowls of porridge. Pei Lan smiled knowingly and went out. Now there were only two people left in the room, and the atmosphere was unclear.
“What are you looking at me for?” Meng Huan knew what he looked like now. He hadn’t bathed for at least a week, had been wearing the same clothes without changing, and his hair was even more greasy and tangled.
If he had short modern hair, he would wash it together with his face in the basin, but now he had waist-length long hair. Let alone washing it, he found it cumbersome even when it was on his head.
When he got the chance to touch scissors one day, he would definitely cut off all the thick and dense hair on his head!
Wen Zhaoyin read the shy embarrassment on his face that he was trying to act calm, which was very novel to her.
In the several encounters during this half month, it was the first time she saw Meng Huan showing the expression of a young boy. That’s how a man should be.
“I don’t know why you pretended to be a woman before, like a wild girl. Actually, it’s just right the way you are now.”
She felt that Meng Huan was like a prickly pufferfish before. His rough personality was probably related to the environment he lived in before.
It was said that there were many ruffians in the marketplace. Perhaps being tough was a way for men to protect themselves. After removing the crispy exterior, the inside should also be gentle and delicate.
Due to some misunderstandings, Meng Huan didn’t react to what pretending to be a woman meant at all. “What’s right or not right, I think you are more like a woman!”
No, Wen Zhaoyin herself was a woman!
He realized after saying that this was already a female-dominant world. Although the appearance of women here had not changed, their behavior was quite manly. On the contrary, the men, one weaker than the other, usually didn’t dare to speak loudly.
And his own body, he didn’t know what the situation was. Not only was his strength small, but his physique was also very thin. He hated that he could be blown away by a gust of wind.
Pei Lan, who went to get the porridge, came back, followed by several young servants. Some were holding clothes, some were holding soap, and some were even carrying incense burners.
Meng Huan directly ignored those things, stood up and walked towards the one holding the tray. When he looked, he was dumbfounded. Where was the porridge? It was a bowl of pitch-black medicinal soup!
“Where’s my porridge?” He turned his gaze to Wen Zhaoyin. What’s the situation? Your maid didn’t give me porridge.
Wen Zhaoyin didn’t speak. Pei Lan, who was standing on the side, said with a smile, “The porridge is already on the stove. It will be ready in an hour and a half.”
She didn’t say there was none, just said it was being made. Inside and out, she was telling him that there was nothing to eat now.
Meng Huan slumped back into the chair, looking dejected. “If you’re not giving it to me, just say it straight. Don’t beat around the bush.”
He also knew that the roundabout delay was for his own good, but he was really hungry now and wanted to eat something more to fill his stomach.
“Young husband, this is medicine prescribed by the doctor to regulate the stomach and intestines. Please drink this first.”
The medicine looked unpleasant to drink. Meng Huan was rejecting it both physically and mentally, but the people around him all had such determined eyes that he was afraid he would be force-fed if he refused.
He had made up his mind to sleep with Wen Zhaoyin. The current focus was on getting closer to each other. It was not appropriate to make a fuss. It was just a bowl of Chinese medicine. A real man fears nothing.
“Cough cough cough!” As a result, he drank it too hastily and choked, coughing for a long time before stopping. He was so bitter that he almost turned blue.
Wen Zhaoyin took the handkerchief from the side and helped him wipe the water stains from the corners of his mouth. Seeing that he coughed until most of his face was red and his eyes were tearful, she found it very cute.
“Drink slower next time.”
She turned her head and called the servant who was holding the clothes. It was a handsome young man who looked sixteen or seventeen years old. She pointed to Meng Huan, “From now on, Wen Xi will follow you. He was personally trained by Pei Lan. He has a gentle temperament and is quick in handling matters.”
Wen Xi lived up to his name. He kept smiling at Wen Zhaoyin when she was talking. When he heard her praise, he smiled even more brightly and walked to Meng Huan’s side with light steps.
He said clearly, “Young husband, I will be your person from now on. Please feel free to order me if you have anything!”
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If you’re like me…
Too tired of reading stories where the female lead is often foolish, weak, feeble both physically and mentally, usually in a subservient and oppressed role in society such as a maid, secretary, concubine… or to put it bluntly, typically the one who has to serve and please the male lead, always needing protection and rescue from male leads, while the male lead is often described as talented, strikingly handsome, powerful,…
Then please continue reading.
Hi there, girls!
I’m Yuushi L.
Every day, movies and comics continuously reinforce the notion that women are weak, that they can only handle trivial matters in the background, that women are petty-minded and constantly jealous, mocking, and laughing at other women, while men are strong, wealthy, and solely focused on conquering the world, with countless mindless women ready to fall into their arms.
Believe me, once you read Female-dominant (FEDO) novels, your mindset will change significantly.
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In my country, there was a rare renowned female poet in ancient times who wrote the following about the fate of women in that era:
“Damn this life of sharing a husband,
One wrapped in warmth, the other left cold.
I’d rather have stayed single from the start,
Than to endure a life so torn apart.”
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I rarely read ancient novels that aren’t female-dominant because they often contain details that easily trigger me. These include the portrayal of men having multiple wives and concubines, which was considered utterly normal in ancient society, and the frequent disdain towards women.
I cannot change the world, as the societal structure that discriminates against women and elevates men has existed for thousands of years. Changing it to truly give women an equal role in society is not something that can happen overnight. If you want gender equality now, it’s laughable. It will never happen when over 90% of national and business leaders are men.
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*Spotlight on Finished Novel Translations*
The Male Lead’s Obsessive (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Synopsis:
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Summary:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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