Amorous Slave Girl - Chapter 12

Chapter 12 Meet Scheme With Scheme

Lord Chen who had just finished his breakfast was flipping through the account books in the study, and a smug smile that was filled with sweetness hung at his lips.

He had been interested in Tao’er for a long time now and waited patiently for her to grow up slowly, but he could never be too close to her. If any of his wives in the residence notice anything, then they’ll definitely cause trouble for Tao’er. Also, he wasn’t always at home, so he would only end up harming Tao’er if he treated her well. So, he could only take a few extra greedy looks at her anytime he went to see Bao’er.

When he learned that Ke’er, Luo Yu, and Han Shiping had already gotten their hands on Tao’er before him, he quickly rushed back over the night, and couldn’t wait to obtain her completely so that those three wouldn’t even be able to touch a strand of her hair!

Among the three who had a relationship with Tao’er, Han Shiping was a great general with great skill in the martial arts. Naturally, when two princesses of a suitable age appear, the emperor definitely would not miss the opportunity to use them to win over Han Shiping. The Queen Mother already had the intentions to marry three princesses to Han Shiping. Even if Han Shiping wanted to take Tao’er as a concubine, he still had to request for their consent. If the emperor doesn’t agree, then what could he do? Come to snatch her away?

On the other hand, Chen Ke was his biological son that was loyal to him, and would never dare to disobey him. If it was a woman he wanted, then of course, Ke’er wouldn’t come to snatch her away from him.

But Luo Yu on the other hand…He was his biggest threat. That brat was a lawless young master that had the guts to do anything and everything. For the sake of obtaining Tao’er, he actually fought with Han Shiping, causing him to have to put up his defenses all day and night, afraid that when he gets up, he would hear of news about Tao’er being robbed away by Luo Yu.

But if it’s anything he’d never expect, it was that Luo Shangshu would definitely come to request for a wedding so cooperatively. If so, he’ll meet their schemes with his own: He’ll give Bao’er to Luo Yu, then he’ll take Tao’er as his lover, joy to both families! Even though he couldn’t take Tao’er as his proper wife, he could still dismiss all his concubines and dote on her alone. Then, he’ll gradually transfer all his family businesses to Ke’er so he can inherit the family earlier. This is also his compensation to him, and he’ll also get the freedom to travel around with Tao’er and become a happy couple! Thus, even though he knew that Bao’er had been disagreeing of Luo Yu since she was young and that both of them didn’t like each other, he still made the decision to marry Bao’er to Luo Yu.

When he saw that Bao’er was not at all kicking up a fuss about the marriage, and even bashfully told him to do as he pleased, all his remorse towards Bao’er scattered like the clouds. Perhaps Bao’er had long been interested in Luo Yu but just pretended not to like him. A girl’s heart is the hardest to guess after all! So, after having solved all his problems so easily, it would be hard for him not to be in a good mood!

Suddenly, he heard a clamor from outside of the door, followed by the Chen residence’s steward knocking anxiously at the door. “My lord, there’s bad news. The Second Young Lady has left a note and left the house with the servant girl Tao’er!”

Lord Chen quickly opened the door and took the note from it before asking with a frown, “When did they leave the residence?”

“My lord, according to the reports, they left sometime around midnight. At first, they were heading towards the east of the city, but…but then…”

“But then what? Did you lose them?! You bunch of garbage! Quickly go and inform the Young Master, tell him to give chase!”

“My lord, you don’t have to inform the Young Master. Earlier, the Yong Master was just about to head to the shops when he heard about the Young Lady’s disappearance and immediately left with his men to chase them…”

“Fine, you’re dismissed!” Lord Chen waved his hands with a grumble and sent the steward away. Then, he turned around and shut the door before sitting depressed at his desk. His precious daughter actually managed to fool him by telling him “anything daddy says!”, and even ran away bringing Tao’er with her! As expected of his daughter, to think that she’ll meet his scheme with her own scheme as well! But nobody shall destroy his plans! Lord Chen swiped his hands across the desk, knocking off the mountain of books, letters, and whatnot from the table…