"What?!"
Wang Yingxue was dumbfounded the moment she heard those words.
Especially when faced with the man's teasing movements, she instinctively took two steps back, crossed her arms in front of her chest, and spoke warily, "A woman's chastity is of utmost importance! The condition Young Master proposes... I fear I cannot accept!"
"If chastity is so important to you, then why ask me to destroy the chastity of the Marchioness of the Hou Residence?"
Wei Tingyu sneered in his heart. Indeed, all villains are double-faced hypocrites!
Wang Yingxue froze momentarily upon hearing his words, but quickly recovered. With a forced composure, she continued, "Then aside from that one condition, any other request you have, Young Master, I shall accept!"
"There is nothing else in this Dou Residence that tempts me."
Seeing that this fish, having bitten the bait, still tried to wriggle free, Wei Tingyu chuckled softly.
"But if Madam is unwilling, then I shall not force it. I'll take my leave. We shall not meet again."
"Wait!"
Seeing the elegant and sly man turning to leave, Wang Yingxue panicked.
This was her only chance to bring down Dou Zhao—she could not let it slip away.
For the sake of her daughter, Dou Ming's future, she clenched her teeth and hastened forward. In two quick steps, she reached out and grabbed Wei Tingyu's arm.
"Oh? Has Madam made up her mind?"
Wei Tingyu turned his head, a meaningful smile playing on his lips as he looked at her.
"I..."
Within Wang Yingxue, a fierce internal struggle was waging, her resolve caught between hesitation and shame.
But to Wei Tingyu, that brief hesitation was more than enough of a signal!
Without another word, he bent down and swept the mature beauty into his arms, striding purposefully toward the bed.
"Ah!"
Wang Yingxue gasped, startled by the sudden move.
She hadn't expected this fox-faced man to act so urgently, not even giving her the time to reconsider.
But at this point, resisting was no longer possible. So be it then...
For the sake of her daughter's future, surely even her husband would understand!
With such thoughts, Wang Yingxue closed her eyes as if accepting her fate, allowing herself to be gently placed upon the bed...
"...My lord…"
When the clouds parted and the rain ceased, Wang Yingxue lay flushed upon the bed, gazing at the fox-faced man before her.
Her delicate hand rose of its own accord, caressing his cheek.
What an incredible feeling...
She lingered on the memory of her very first experience, marveling that she had finally, truly lived as a woman in this lifetime.
In that moment, all deals and schemes were forgotten.
All she wanted was to see—who was this man who had stolen both her heart and body?
Her fingers had just brushed against his mask when he swiftly seized her wrist.
"What is Madam attempting?" Wei Tingyu's voice was cold, his expression unreadable.
"I just wish to see your face, my lord..."
Wang Yingxue's heart jolted. For through the eyes behind that mask, she saw nothing but merciless chill.
Heavens... is this really the same man who just embraced me with such passion?
"That won't be necessary,"
Wei Tingyu's refusal came sharp and swift.
Revealing his identity now would ruin all the fun—after all, his revenge upon this venomous woman had only just begun.
"But I've given everything to you! Can't I at least see the face of the man I've surrendered to?"
Wang Yingxue furrowed her delicate brows, her voice soft and pitiful.
This act had always worked wonders on Dou Shiying. Whenever she showed such helplessness, he would grant her anything she wished.
But Wei Tingyu was no such fool.
"What difference does it make, whether you see or not?"
He chuckled coldly as he brushed her hand aside.
"Does Madam truly believe she can pretend none of this ever happened?"
"At the very least, tell me your name..."
Wang Yingxue bit her lip and took a step back, knowing full well she couldn't force him.
She chose instead to retreat, lowering her tone.
"Even that is unimportant."
Another sneer came from Wei Tingyu's lips.
"But fret not, Madam. In time, you shall know everything."
"Very well, very well~"
Though displeased, Wang Yingxue forced a smile.
I gave you everything, yet not even a name or a face in return? Have I been used for free?
Still, she had no choice. She needed this fox-faced man's help.
Feigning generosity, she nodded. "Since everything I am belongs to you, my lord, then I shall obey your every word from now on. Shall I call you... Fox-faced Lord?"
"That will do."
Wei Tingyu nodded. A simple alias was good enough.
"My lord, rest assured! Now that I've followed you, I am yours and yours alone. I shall not even glance at another man again!"
Wang Yingxue bit her lip and added, "Even Dou Shiying... he shan't touch so much as a finger of mine again!"
"How obedient."
Wei Tingyu chuckled inwardly, surprised by how easily Wang Yingxue had fallen for him.
Truly, a lonely housewife starved of affection...
It was as expected. Ever since Dou Zhao's mother took her own life, the bond between Dou Shiying and Wang Yingxue had been fractured.
Now, seeing her so desperate for warmth only confirmed what he already knew.
"But I've given you everything,"
Wang Yingxue blinked her eyes and gazed longingly at him.
"Please, my lord, do not forget your promise."
"No problem."
Wei Tingyu gave a cold chuckle in his heart.
Dou Zhao? I've already bedded her before! Doing so again a few more times is no issue at all.
Technically, he wasn't lying to Wang Yingxue. He'd honor his word—though in his own twisted way.
"Thank you, my lord!
If my daughter marries into the Hou Residence and becomes the First Madam, I shall never forget your kindness!"
Wang Yingxue's heart fluttered with joy. He wasn't the kind to leave her high and dry after taking advantage of her!
Though her heart was already stolen by this mysterious man, the thought of him laying hands on Dou Zhao still sparked a pang of jealousy.
Even so, for her daughter's future, she was willing to make this sacrifice.