Chapter 97: Chinese Medicine
The next morning, sunlight illuminated the sea of clouds, as resplendent as brocade.
Su Qingwan slowly woke from his sleep. As he reached out to touch the spot beside him in his drowsy state, he realized there was no one there.
He suddenly sat up startled, looking at the empty space beside him, and hung his head dejectedly: “Where is Elder Sister Yuner? When did she leave? Could it be… Elder Sister Yuner lulled me to sleep and snuck away in the middle of the night again?”
Hearing sounds from the room, Xiao Yuan pushed open the door and entered. Seeing the person on the bed searching for something with a downcast expression, just as Lu Boshi had predicted, he spoke: “Young Master, you’re awake. Lu Boshi woke up early to help Shopkeeper Mu check the accounts at the counter. Seeing you were still asleep, she was worried you wouldn’t be able to find her when you woke up, so she had me wait outside the door.”
The light instantly rekindled in Su Qingwan’s eyes as he sought confirmation: “You’re saying… Elder Sister Yuner left from here this morning? And she had you waiting here the whole time?”
Xiao Yuan nodded: “Yes.”
Confirming that Elder Sister Yuner had spent the night here, Su Qingwan first breathed a sigh of relief, then the corners of his mouth turned up in a slight smile, his mood visibly brightening.
At least this time, Elder Sister Yuner hadn’t abandoned him halfway. It was just that waking up and opening his eyes without seeing her left him feeling somewhat disappointed.
Xiao Yuan stood quietly to the side. He had been waiting outside the door the whole time and had never entered before. Now looking at the slightly disheveled bedding on the bed, he steeled himself to voice the thoughts he had been suppressing for a long time: “Young Master, as a servant I shouldn’t speak out of turn, but you and Lu Boshi are not yet married. You really shouldn’t be sleeping in Lu Boshi’s room, let alone sharing the same bed with her.”
“People’s words can be fearsome. If others were to find out about this, your reputation and face would be ruined.”
Hearing these words, Su Qingwan instead replied with a relaxed expression: “I’ve never cared about what others think. Whether it’s my reputation or chastity, I’m only going to marry Elder Sister Yuner anyway. As long as I’m in her heart, that’s all that matters. I couldn’t care less about others.”
Su Qingwan propped up his chin, his tone carrying a hint of frustration as he sighed helplessly: “Ah! Even though I sleep together with Elder Sister Yuner, even if I wanted something to happen, Elder Sister Yuner is just too proper and won’t touch me at all.”
“You’ve seen it too, haven’t you? If she were truly infatuated with me, how could she bear to leave me alone here so early in the morning? With soft fragrance in her arms yet no greedy thoughts, as a man I can’t even keep the heart of the woman I love.”
“Xiao Yuan, tell me, what use is there in being mindful of a man’s propriety and protecting my reputation? If I don’t take the initiative, Elder Sister Yuner won’t come close to me at all.”
Xiao Yuan’s eyelashes trembled slightly, but in his heart he gained more respect for Lu Boshi. He hadn’t expected Lu Boshi to be so mature and steady, perhaps because she had considered the same issues he was thinking about, and thus wouldn’t overstep boundaries or do anything inappropriate.
He understood the Young Master’s temperament – he wouldn’t give up until he achieved his goal. Faced with the Young Master’s various thoughts and tactics, in order not to let the Young Master feel hurt or upset, yet having to make concessions, it was indeed quite difficult for Lu Boshi.
Su Qingwan lifted the covers and got out of bed, taking the clothes from the wooden rack and putting them on while saying: “You just said Elder Sister Yuner is helping Aunt check the accounts at the counter?”
The Young Master had said he didn’t want him to serve, so Xiao Yuan could only stand by: “Yes, but I noticed that Lu Boshi seems quite familiar with business matters. This morning before dawn, Autumn Steward called me to the study on the west side, saying he had something to instruct me.”
“As soon as I entered, I saw Lu Boshi looking at the account books while quickly manipulating an abacus, her movements extremely skillful. I guess that Shopkeeper Mu is a merchant, though I don’t know what kind of business. But judging from Shopkeeper Mu’s mansion, the business must be quite substantial.”
“And it’s clear that Shopkeeper Mu regards Lu Boshi as her own child, so she entrusts these business matters to her. That’s why Lu Boshi helps Shopkeeper Mu organize the accounts every time she comes to Jinling Prefecture.”
After dressing, Su Qingwan neatly folded the bedding and furrowed his brow at Xiao Yuan: “From what you’re saying, it turns out Elder Sister Yuner is not only beautiful and kind-hearted, but also very filial.”
“With such a nearly flawless woman, apart from that Tang young master, there must be many other men in Jinling Prefecture who have taken a liking to Elder Sister Yuner. Xiao Yuan, do you think I should turn the uncooked rice into cooked rice?”
Hearing this outrageous proposal, Xiao Yuan hurriedly tried to dissuade him: “Young Master, you absolutely must not. Besides, Lu Boshi wouldn’t agree to it either.”
Su Qingwan sighed lightly, “That’s true! Elder Sister Yuner won’t touch me, but I’m worried about Elder Sister Yuner encountering people with ill intentions. If someone were to take advantage of her… Elder Brother Nanxi once told me that the better a woman is, the more people will covet her. Even if Elder Sister Yuner has me in her heart, I’m still worried that someone might harbor malicious intentions towards her.”
Seeing the Young Master’s concerns, Xiao Yuan comforted him: “Young Master, aren’t you worrying too much? You’re only creating unnecessary troubles for yourself. Lu Boshi is so intelligent and devoted to you, how could she be easily swayed by others? Besides, you know Lu Boshi’s self-control better than anyone, don’t you?”
Hearing this, Su Qingwan’s eyes flickered, “…”
Xiao Yuan changed the subject: “By the way, Young Master, Lu Boshi said she might not have time to accompany you today. If you’re bored, she’ll have Young Master Mu take you to visit the market streets. You should go wash up and have breakfast soon!”
“Elder Sister Yuner is so busy today!” Su Qingwan drooped his head, “Ah! Without Elder Sister Yuner accompanying me, visiting the market streets would be dull. I’ll just have breakfast and stay in Qinsi Garden!”
At Mu’s Silk Shop.
Mu Xuan arrived at the shop by carriage. Before she even entered, an old woman came out smiling to greet her, bowing and saying: “Shopkeeper, Manager Liu, you’ve arrived.”
Liu Yang nodded in acknowledgment, while Mu Xuan smiled at her, noticing she seemed happier than usual. Without dwelling on it further, she walked into the shop, asking: “How’s business today?”
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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.
I am deeply inspired by strong, independent, and rational women who have the power to take control of their lives, and I am fascinated by the way society’s gender roles are reversed in this genre compared to real life.
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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.”
Perhaps my penchant for reading female-dominant stories is partly a way of rebelling against the realities of life.
On my site, there will be stories that are not only female-dominant novels, as long as they align with my taste, featuring strong female protagonists and fresh, captivating storylines. Usually, they will be modern or fantasy novels.
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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There will be exceptionally brilliant stories, but there will also be mediocre ones. As the Female-dominant (FEDO) genre has fewer authors and readers, the number of high-quality novels is limited.
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WARNING:
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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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