TL/N: There’s a barely recognizable NSFW at the first part of this chapter. Some ‘significant’ words were sort of censored/vaguely worded out probably due to JJWXC’s strictness or author just wanted to take things slow first(?), but just a reminder that you might have to use your imagination while reading the slight NSFW part because I did XD
“Zhuo zhuo…. ngh…”
Because of Gong Zhuoliang’s actions, Qiao Yingze couldn’t help slightly trembling. He then felt like he had to do something for Gong Zhuoliang in return, but being teased by the other to this extent, it gave him no chance to do anything at all. He couldn’t adjust his body, so he could only remain unmoving while his hands were gripping the other’s shoulders.
“Xianggong, do you feel good right here? How about here?”
Gong Zhuoliang licked and sucked the pinkish fruit while fondling the other’s waist back and forth before slowly sliding down to that place brimming with vitality. Then he retreated below, his lips kissing and tongue licking the other’s belly.
“Zhuo zhuo, not there!”
When he saw Gong Zhuoliang slowly heading downwards, Qiao Yingze’s suddenly recalled the illustrations he had seen before from those picture books, and his face instantly blushed deeper. But when Qiao Yingze was about to reach out to him and hastily pull him up, suddenly, Gong Zhuoliang kneaded his spot, making Qiao Yingze tremble and lean deeper on the mattress.
“Xianggong, I told you I’m rewarding you tonight so just be good and accept it, ba”
Although these words sounded quite nasty, knowing Qiao Yingze’s temperament, Gong Zhuoliang knew that he would be too embarrassed to accept this stimulation. And this was also Gong Zhuoliang’s first time trying this. He didn’t really know what to do, that’s why he pulled on the blanket covering Qiao Yingze’s body and placed it over himself so he wouldn’t be seen….
“Mnh…. Z-Zhuo zhuo….”
The sudden warm feel that envelops something below him caused Qiao Yingze to arc his back and subconsciously cover his mouth with one hand so his non-stop cries wouldn’t be heard. Qiao Yingze endured the incessant strong pleasure flowing in his whole body while he covered his mouth, huffing rapidly and his face was already blushing so hard.
Amidst the muddle, Qiao Yingze was very relieved that Gong Zhuoliang cannot see his messy expression, otherwise he’d really feel like looking for a hole to hide.
Gong Zhuoliang slowly removed the blanket atop him to the side, and saw Qiao Yingze’s honest reaction, which made him feel very satisfied and he knew that Qiao Yingze is nearing his limit. Gong Zhuoliang then leaned away and replaced his mouth with a handkerchief instead, all while he was comforting Qiao Yingze until he got up from the blanket and approached Qiao Yingze and leaned on him.
Seeing Qiao Yingze’s vulnerable appearance right below him, Gong Zhuoliang licked his lips and smiled at him. He may not be able to feel pleasure in this body for now, but he was still feeling very thrilled in his heart.
With his other hand, he removed the hand covering Qiao Yingze’s hand, leaned his face closer and with a smirk, he kissed those bright red lips deeply. At the same time, he was wondering in his mind― At this point, will he really turn into a sadistic person in the future?
……
On the next day, when Madam Qiao was wondering whether it would make her suspicious if she decided to marry Zhi Qi to a gambler, a random maidservant who could relate to her thoughts suddenly approached her and offered her a plan. The servant said that Zhi Qi had privately sold a lot of the Old Madam’s possessions in the past, so if they managed to get a hold of those stolen goods, they might use it as an advantage, so on and so on….
If Gong Zhuoliang is unwilling to stand at the same side as Madam Qiao, neither Madam Qiao is who had been resentful towards her own mother-in-law all over the years. But because of these words called ‘filial piety’ and ‘etiquette’, she was forbid to make any disrespectful remarks to the old lady. Even her own servants were more respectful to the Old Madam than to herself.
Right now, Madam Qiao had to accuse Zhi Qi of robbing the old lady. Although she’s only doing this to make it seem like she’s defending the Old Madam, everyone would not sense anything amiss with her actions. In any case, she will also use this opportunity to enlighten the rest of the servants by punishing Zhu Qi. If one implicates the people around them, they would only incite more hatred towards them. This is also to show everyone that in this household, she has the highest status.
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
Madam Qiao finally made a decision in her heart and prepared to look for that Manager’s daughter-in-law who was given duty to manage the maid servants in the mansion. She then went to tell her that regardless of her confiscations of the bribed goods or whether she slowed down the process of investigation, she must do so in the presence of Zhi Qi.
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Without giving Zhi Qi any face, she showed the pouch that Zhi Qi had once bribed from her which then became the evidence***, along with the rest of the stolen goods, right in front of Madam Qiao and Old Madam Qiao. As soon as Old Madam Qiao saw all the goods that was stolen from her, she instantly became so angry that she wanted to punish Zhi Qi right on the spot, so Madam Qiao had to pretend to mediate the situation, saying that their magistrate family has already experienced enough burglars in the past and to leave their family a face.*** In the end, Zhi Qi left the mansion, leaving behind all the things she stole, only taking with her few ragged clothes that she can sell.
Right after this incident, although the people in the mansion were still respectful to the Old Madam, in secret they still couldn’t help but gossip about ‘that old woman’. As for Old Madam Qiao, she totally understood Madam Qiao’s meaning behind her demonstration during that day, hence she was even more determined to make her granddaughter-in-law to be the one in-charge of managing the household any sooner, and prevented the topic of hiring a new maid this year. She will wait for Gong Zhuoliang and the rest to come back.
There was a very heated and exciting drama that occurred during the New Year at the Qiao Family’s mansion, but Gong Zhuoliang and Qiao Yingze, who were the instigators of the said drama, was not present during the scene. They had already gone back to the hot spring at Zhuangzhi and spent their honeymoon in leisure at that time.bBut they still knew what had happened back at the Qiao mansion, through Wen Shu’s relay, and she had been very reliable and clever.
Gong Zhuoliang and Qiao Yingze were barely involved during this incident, and Wen Shu quickly became the head servant for Qiao Yingze’s courtyard.
Because this year represents the season of Spring, Old Madam Qiao knew that Qiao Yingze might’ve already remembered that day when he wasn’t able to attend the examination at Beijing and must be feeling depressed once again, that’s why she told the little couple that they could stay there for a while until the near end of the March..
……
The summer this year is hot, Qiao Yingze had acted spoiled in front of the Old Madam for Gong Zhuoliang and begged her to allow them to visit one of the other hot springs under his name for the upcoming summer in Mid-May. Originally, the Old Madam wanted Gong Zhuoliang to help her manage some family matters now that they’re back, but because Qiao Yingze asked, the Old Madam couldn’t refuse him. So the Old Madam decided she will have Gong Zhuoliang learn under her for a while, and the family matters will just be taken care of the next time they come back in Autumn.
“When Wen Shu told me that the relationship between the Old Madam and Madam is complicated, I didn’t expect it to be that bad, ah”
After having been gone from the Qiao Mansion for more than 3 months, Gong Zhuoliang felt the obvious change of atmosphere in this place. Back then, even though the Old Madam isn’t the one in-charge managing the household affairs, no one still dared disrespect her. Even if Madam Qiao was the one administering overall, major issues still had to be decided by the old madam.
Although the Old Madam was peacefully living her life in leisure, she will definitely not allow Madam Qiao to assert her dominance as she pleases. Such when Gong Zhuoliang arrived, the Old Madam immediately exempted him from the custom rules except for Madam Qiao, telling him to keep on studying topics regarding managing household affairs instead.
Nowadays, Madam Qiao started dealing with the financial affairs of the household ―exceeding the limit of her authority― even beyond the Old Madam’s when it comes to decision making. Even her manifestation of rejection towards Gong Zhuoliang is becoming more obvious, and even the servants in the mansion were gradually separating into two factions. As for Qiao Yingze and his little family, they were automatically classified as one of the members from the Old Madam’s faction.
“Zhuo zhuo, you’re already working too hard”
Qiao Yingze, currently sitting and leaning on the walls of the pavilion, was holding Gong Zhuoliang’s hand who was standing in front of him. He raised his head at him and looked in fascination at the other’s face that was brimming with vigor.
Having stayed at Zhuangzi for 3 months, it had been the happiest days for Qiao Yingze. Every day, they would get to eat and sleep together. One reads a book, the other one manages the account book. When one paints, the other one writes. When one exercises every morning, the other one is doing his daily vocal training.
During the Spring and the flowers were in full-bloom, the couple would walk around the garden and enjoy the scenery together.
Gong Zhuoliang even rode his back and urged him to jog a few steps on the way, despite Qiao Yingze being a frail person.
Returning to this deep mansion, the previous days seemed as though it had been just a dream. Qiao Yingze even felt like the clouds turned gloomy. Only by seeing Gong Zhuoliang’s spirited smile could he determine that the previous days had been real and it was not his imagination.
“No I’m not. Grandmother has already exempted me from the custom rules. She really cares for me so how can she allow me to get tired from learning under her?
Gong Zhuoliang really likes watching Qiao Yingze from this angle to make up for his short height, but he also believes in his heart that living this sort of life will change in the future, because according to his growth schedule at this age, in a few years, he will grow taller than his family’s little xianggong.
“But I don’t want you to be forced into these trivial matters. Once we visit the summer resort in May, I will accompany you to walk outside”
Qiao Yingze fondled Gong Zhuoliang’s hand apologetically, already thinking about how to compensate him during their summer vacation.
“Speaking of which, Xianggong ah, since Grandma has always taken good care of us, can we stay here for a while to assist her with her current situation?”
Although Gong Zhuoliang felt very pleased with Qiao Yingze’s words, Gong Zhuoliang also had to consider the consequences for him. Qiao Yingze loved and respected his grandmother so much, while that also goes the same with Old Madam Qiao. So whenever Qiao Yingze requested something from her, Gong Zhuoliang will have to be more diligent in helping the Old Madam Qiao to compensate.
“You don’t need to worry about Grandma. No matter what other people did to her, as long as she’s still alive, she will always be the venerable in this mansion. What she’s doing to us is simply to seize back the power from Mother for our sake. But since we don’t really want it…..”
Qiao Yingze stopped speaking and lightly shook his head, hinting to Gong Zhuoliang that he should no longer take initiative to get involved in these unpleasant matters. He can’t count the number of years he’s left with, but Gong Zhuoliang, who is a man, is not destined to be the future Madam of this family.
Thinking of this, Qiao Yingze made a faint unfilial thought in his heart― If he was bestowed with luck and had managed to live for a few more years, then by the time Gong Zhuoliang’s gender couldn’t be hidden anymore, he will …..
“So that’s why let’s live our married life well!”
Thinking about it, filial piety is way too significant in this era. Even Madam Qiao, who’s unwilling to see her Mother-in-law at this time, still had to visit the old lady everyday and show respect to her for the sake of herself and the whole family’s reputation, that’s why they don’t have to get worried about this matter, and for sure, Qiao Yingze had already thought this through before.
As for the Qiao family’s base back in Jinshan which is quite a big of a trouble as well, this Young Master Gong is not the least interested in meddling with it. Although they don’t have much wealth yet, when it comes to foods and clothings, they do not lack that for now and perhaps could last a lifetime.
As for Qiao Yingze, he’s a respectable Young Juren who will be always revered by people wherever he goes, so why does he still hang himself to the Qiao Family? It’s just that, even if Gong Zhuoliang wanted to talk about this to Qiao Yingze, he doesn’t have the guts to do so yet. After all, in this era, if a person splits up with their own family without any explanations, it would become a controversial thing, especially because Qiao Yingze is not only the eldest son but the favored grandson as well.
If Gong Zhuoliang wanted to convince Qiao Yingze for this matter, he had to make advance preparations first. If Gong Zhuoliang manages to earn Qiao Yingze’s full trust and partiality, he will reveal the meaning to him slowly.
“Zhuo zhuo, when will I get to read the story you wrote?”
Qiao Yingze placed his wandering thoughts at the back of his mind, and changed their recent topic into Gong Zhuoliang’s script. Gong Zhuoliang had been writing something these days, but when he read the manuscripts, not only were the handwritings intelligible but he also couldn’t understand what was happening in the script. Gong Zhuoliang had mentioned before he knew a bit of calligraphy, and that until today, he still remembered some of the skills, but why can’t he understand the words on those drafts? Or had he become stupid for a while, ne?
“I’m already done writing the synopsis, but I’m afraid I won’t have the chance to start it during this time. Let’s have to wait for a while until our summer vacation, and then you, the revered Juren, will review the manuscript and edit it for me! So now you can’t mention this again!”
Speaking of this, Gong Zhuoliang’s eyes brightened and couldn’t help shaking Qiao Yingze’s shoulders. The other day, he finally bought two bookstores in this city while in the other three nearby cities, he brought one bookstore from each city. Then he named it “Liangze Bookstore”, which is the homonyms of their name combined.
(TL/N: Liangze CP name? 👀)
Gong Zhuoliang had tried to introduce the concept of his trademark. He made all of the books’ decorations to be in uniform, such as the special stamps on each of the printed books. But this actually doesn’t benefit the book, rather, it would give lasting impressions to the readers. The books were also in good quality and sold at a reasonable price.
The plan here is that Gong Zhuoliang will use this chance for the preparation of his own future novels. First of all, he will introduce various genres, and then also make an appointment with famous biographies and authors.
Owing to the fact that this era has not started copyrighting yet, when books are released, they can be transcribed or printed and then sold to anyone who wants to read them without credits. As a result, authors only write stories for fun, either to earn money from the initial sale. Therefore all of his Liangze bookstores had paid the manuscript fee foremost before signing a contract with the authors and biographers, though he also deceived lots of dark horses during the session, but that’s for another story.
Right now, Gong Zhuoliang had already bought a lot of new books at a very cheap price, and wanted to take advantage of the time he’s in the mansion to go out and buy a few more good-written books, and then finally launch his “Liangze Bookstore” in early May―Hit!―Magazine serialization!
And in this way, even if the books were sold, the people will still create a copy of it soon, but when they have to look for the next volume of the book, they could only buy it in a bookstore. Other bookstores would not have the time to do piracy because it’ll only cause them little earnings, so the people could just wait until the bookstore releases the next serialization. As the popularity of the bookstore increases, it’ll be time for Gong Zhuoliang to finish his own book and release it.
Of course, Gong Zhuoliang knew that printed books were only in vogue in this dynasty, and the scope of readers in majority were common people, so he didn’t pressured himself too much with big goals and such. The most important thing is, he enjoys writing and writing makes him happy. In regards of making money in order to support his small family, at least he’s the one managing both his and Qiao Yingze’s properties. ***
“Well of course, I won’t. Rather, I'm very honored!”
Qiao Yingze smiled and shook along with Gong Zhuoliang’s motions, then he sat up and fondled Gong Zhuoliang’s face- looking up at him with sparkling eyes.
“What a good boy…”
Seeing Qiao Yingze’s face, Gong Zhuoliang felt very itchy in his heart and softly chuckled, leaning in and kissed him on the lips; slowly pressing him against the wall. On the other hand, although Qiao Yingze was already used to Gong Zhuoliang’s obscene actions back in the hot spring, he still can’t help but blush at this time. But he still allowed him to kiss, while he comforted himself in his heart that Qiao Ming was there anyway, who was guarding the entrance of their garden, as well as the maids surrounding the pavilion.
Yet, it’s still obvious that Qiao Yingze had totally miscalculated this time. Not only Gong Zhuoliang was the restless one in the present, but there’s also someone out there who’s been silently watching them from behind……
Outside the pavilion from a rather distant place, there stood a figure who’s been poking his head from a hidden spot and watched the two people leaving the pavilion, along with the maidservants. After they left, the man sighed in relief, and then he subconsciously touched his slightly heated face with both hands.
“Gege and sister-in-law…… They’re so lucky, ah….”
Although Qiao Yingxuan couldn’t hear what was being said by the two, he saw their affectionate smiles and even witnessed their sentimental and passionate kissing from behind…..
Qiao Yingxuan finally understood why Gege’s reading partner had stopped him from entering earlier on.
Recalling the scene where his little sister-in-law was pressing down his brother against the wall to kiss him, Qiao Yingxuan’d face instantly became red again. Thinking about his little sister-in-law and Zhuoliang-didi who really resembles each other, he thought of the letter he requested his Gege to hand over to Zhuoliang-didi. If he did not receive any response…. Qiao Yingxuan blankly stood there for a while, feeling as though he’s about to go crazy…….
TL/N:
Hopefully this chapter was comprehensible to everyone (• ▽ •;)
The timeline right from the middle was sort of confusing when I read the MTL so I did a lil’ bit of tweaking and added words that aren’t originally part of the chapter so everyone will be able to follow the plot, but if some of you are still confused, please tell me and I’ll edit the chapter again (๑♡⌓♡๑)
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Oohhh Gong Zhuoliang has learned the pleasure of “giving” hehe. Luckily Qiao Yingxuan didn’t see all that! I feel sorry for him though, not knowing he’s actually in love with his brother’s wife. What if someday, Gong Zhuoliang is so successful he can have a harem of Qiao brothers 😂
It’s such a shame for the translator to drop this series. I was enjoying it