“Young Master, could you grant this servant… a bowl of contraceptive drug?”

These words were like a thunderclap, causing everyone present to tremble involuntarily. Even the Prefect could no longer play the quail, raising his head to glare at Xu Wanning, his disappointment evident in his eyes.

Why bring that up? Why bring that up now!

Yan Xiangze lowered his eyes, looking at the woman before him.

She was looking down, so he couldn’t see her expression, only her dark, smooth hair, a hint of white skin on her slender neck, and her slender fingers twisting nervously at the handkerchief in her hand, which showed her inner turmoil.

“Do you know what it means to be pregnant with this Young Master’s child?” he suddenly asked.

She was the one who chose to climb into his bed, and she was the one asking for the contraceptive drug.

Speaking of which, if she hadn’t mentioned the contraceptive drug, he wouldn’t have thought of it at all, because he was also…

The people he brought with him this time were all young and inexperienced. If she hadn’t brought it up, not a single one of them would have remembered, let alone reminded him.

Thinking this, he glanced faintly at Huai Dan behind him.

Huai Dan and Huai Zhou knelt down decisively, “This subordinate has failed in his duty, may the Young Master forgive us!”

Yan Xiangze ignored him, letting him kneel.

After all, whether it was last night or now, they had indeed been negligent as bodyguards and stewards. It was time to punish them a little and tighten their focus.

Xu Wanning forced a smile and said, “Of course, I know!”

How could she not know!

Yan Xiangze was the only son of the first-rank Prince of the Dry Country. He was granted the title of Young Master as soon as he was born and enjoyed imperial emolument.

The current Emperor, Yan Yunting, ascended the throne at the age of twenty and had reigned for thirty years. He had no princes or princesses under his knees. His only nephew was Yan Xiangze.

If nothing unexpected happened, he would inherit the throne when the Emperor passed away.

In the book, the female lead became pregnant during this time, rising in status due to her son. Her original identity as a maidservant was immediately promoted to a noble concubine. Unfortunately, the author left the novel unfinished, and the fate of the female lead after arriving in the capital was never written.

But without thinking, the ending would not be good.

A bed-climbing maidservant with no identity or background, and a child conceived because of bed-climbing – how could the ending be good?

Putting aside the child, it was uncertain whether her life could be saved!

Thinking that the original owner might die after this event, Xu Wanning couldn’t help but clench her fists. Because she used too much force, her fingernails even dug into her palms. She released her hands and continued, “This servant knows that my status is low. Being able to serve the Young Master is a blessing. Being able to become the Young Master’s concubine is an even greater blessing, but…” She stroked her lower abdomen, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in her eyes, making everyone present almost think that she was asking for an abortifacient rather than a contraceptive drug.

“This servant cannot have children. I beg the Young Master for grace and grant this servant a bowl of contraceptive drug.” Saying this, she choked up and bowed.

A long time passed, so long that Xu Wanning began to doubt her decision, before a soft laugh came from above her head.

“You are clever!” The voice was calm, but Xu Wanning heard the gentleness in it.

He was very satisfied with her decision.

She had made the right choice, and a trace of relief and complexity flashed in Xu Wanning’s eyes.

“Huai Dan!” Yan Xiangze said.

“Bring a bowl of contraceptive drug!” Tapping his fingers lightly on the table, Yan Xiangze said casually.

He didn’t want to know what Xu Wanning was thinking. She asked for a bowl of contraceptive drug, and he would give it to her.

All in all, he was still quite satisfied with her approach, although her eagerness to avoid him did make him lose some face.

But she was also right, she couldn’t have children, and he didn’t want his children to appear in this situation. It was best to avoid it if possible.

“Yes!” Huai Dan, who was kneeling, responded respectfully. Before leaving, he couldn’t help but glance at Xu Wanning on the ground, a trace of complexity flashing in his eyes.

He had never seen a woman who succeeded in climbing into bed and then asked for a contraceptive drug. Not seeking a child, not seeking fame, could it be that she really just wanted to serve by the Young Master’s side and nothing else?

How strange!

“Thank you, Young Master!” Xu Wanning was overjoyed.

“Is there anything else you want to say?” Having resolved a troublesome matter, Yan Xiangze’s mood immediately improved a lot, and he asked again.

Xu Wanning raised her head, looked at Yan Xiangze, and saw that his eyebrows were relaxed and he was in a good mood. She turned her head to look at Xi Yun beside her, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes, and suddenly said,

“The Young Master is gentle and refined, as flawless as jade and gold, and of noble status. Those who accompany him should be talented ladies from noble families who are knowledgeable and reasonable, not women like this servant who are of low status, illiterate, and uncouth.” Xu Wanning didn’t blink an eye, and she casually said these words of self-deprecation.

“This servant implores the Young Master to allow this servant to leave!” Xu Wanning said finally.

Although the possibility was extremely low, she still wanted to strive for it.

“Are you crazy!” The Prefect finally broke his silence. He glared at Xu Wanning, his eyes filled with incomprehension and disappointment.

He decisively turned his head and began to shout at Yan Xiangze, “Young Master, Xu Shi is saying these things because she is too excited to learn that she can serve by the Young Master’s side. Her emotions are fluctuating too much, so she is talking nonsense. Young Master, please do not take her words to heart.”

“She has been raised by me for several years. I know what kind of person she is best. Naturally, she most hopes to serve by the Young Master’s side!” After speaking, he glanced fiercely at Xu Wanning while lowering his head, warning her not to speak nonsense again.

Xu Wanning ignored him, just kneeling quietly, waiting for the decision of the man before her.

“Heh!”

This time it was an elusive chuckle, making Xu Wanning couldn’t help but shrink her neck, feeling a chill down her spine.

Yan Xiangze lowered his eyes, looking at the woman before him, an unfathomable light flashing in his eyes.

He understood. From beginning to end, she had never thought of becoming his woman. All she wanted was to use his power to leave this place.

After all, someone illiterate and uncouth shouldn’t understand words like gentle and refined, as flawless as jade and gold.

It was hard for her to say such things to belittle herself.

Unfortunately, he didn’t want to fulfill her wishes.

It was better to keep such an interesting person by his side!

Life was boring, and it wouldn’t be bad to have some fun!

“Let you leave?” Yan Xiangze touched his chin, tapping lightly with his right hand.

Xu Wanning raised her eyes, looking at him with anticipation.

He lowered his eyes, looked at her increasingly expectant expression, and slowly uttered two words, “Cannot!”

Xu Wanning’s eyes dimmed instantly, and she lowered her eyes, no longer looking at him.

“What? You’re not happy that I won’t let you leave?” Yan Xiangze raised his eyebrows.

Can’t you tell if I’m happy or not?

Xu Wanning rolled her eyes inwardly, but on the surface, she could only bow her head respectfully and say, “This servant dares not!”

Hearing her unwillingness, Yan Xiangze frowned, feeling somewhat unhappy.

She was the one who climbed into his bed, she was the one who provoked him, and now she was complaining that he wouldn’t let her go!

There was no such good thing in the world!

He snorted coldly.

He didn’t want a child, but keeping the person by his side was still possible!

“The fact that this Young Master won’t pursue the matter of you climbing into my bed is because you are already this Young Master’s woman, not for you to use this Young Master as a stepping stone to leave. This Young Master will give you two choices: either become this Young Master’s concubine, or…” Yan Xiangze stood up, walked to her, bent down, and slowly lifted her chin. His gaze wandered around the redness on her neck before finally stopping on her fair face. Her eyelashes fluttered constantly, and her eyes kept avoiding his gaze, like a deer deceiving itself.

She seemed very nervous. His heart stirred, and he leaned closer.

Seeing his distinct and handsome face slowly approaching, Xu Wanning suddenly felt her palms sweating nervously, and her heart was pounding as if it were about to jump out.

Getting excited at the sight of a beautiful man, Xu Wanning, you lecher!

Xu Wanning cursed herself fiercely in her heart. Her fair face flushed red, whether from shyness or nervousness, like the sunset in the sky, attracting attention.

She had never been in such close contact with anyone before!

Even if she didn’t have any fantasies in her heart, she couldn’t help but feel shy.

Seeming to notice something, he curled his lips into a wicked smile and slowly said, “Or this Young Master will sell you off!”

These few words were like a heavy hammer hitting her heart, instantly awakening Xu Wanning. She suddenly opened her eyes, looked at him, and was dumbfounded, obviously not yet recovered.

Releasing her chin, Yan Xiangze stood up and sneered, “Speak, what is your choice?”

Seeing the wickedness in his eyes, just like a child who hadn’t grown up, trying to arouse people’s attention.

But Xu Wanning didn’t dare to treat him as a child. Her indenture was still in his hands.

Thinking of the ancient documents and the road permits required to go anywhere, she couldn’t help but sigh and decided not to rush things.

After thinking clearly, she slowly bowed her head and said word by word, “This concubine… greets the Young Master!”