Trouble in the Marquis's Manor

They say a widow's doorstep invites trouble, but Yan Su thinks there's plenty of trouble in the marquis's household too.

There are all sorts of troublesome concubines, and schemes and conflicts she can't avoid. If she wants to survive, she'll need to use every trick in the book.

Just as Yan Su is focusing on handling all the trouble in the inner courtyard,

Hey, Marquis, could you let go of the arm around your concubine?

Scene One:

Yan Su clutches the front of her dress, warily watching Marquis Shen.

Marquis Shen raises an eyebrow, smiling from the corners of his eyes. "Don't bother covering up. Who was it that crawled under my bed to watch me bathe back then?"

Scene Two:

Yan Su: "Shen Xiao! If you come any closer, I'll cheat on you right in front of you!"

"Cheat on me? Let's see if you've got the strength for that!" Marquis Shen says, then scoops up Yan Su, who has one hand pressed to her waist, and carries her toward the bedroom...