Chapter 30: The Humble Servant Liao Hongying Pays Her Respec

anxious and quickly stuffed the silver into Yang Lin's hands.“No, no, this is too much! I usually write for people, and in a month I only earn over a hundred wen. I can help you, but you’re giving me..."Oh, oh, oh, no need."

Yang Lin wanted to stop her, but Li Yuyao was determined. He couldn't stop her at all.

Li Yuyao took a deep breath and told herself in her heart: I can do it!

Then, in a flash, she took off Yang Lin's shoes and grabbed his foot, shoving it into the basin and began to wash it.

Although her movements were clumsy, she was very serious. Her two small hands held onto Yang Lin's feet and carefully wiped and cleaned them.

Beneath a head bowed low, tears fell like unstrung beads into the basin.

Waves of humiliation washed over my heart.

She had thought, perhaps this life she would simply be an ordinary person, forgetting her past identity.

But when it came down to it, she realized that she couldn't do it after all.

Deep down, she was always the proud Princess Pingyang, the rightful Empress reigning supreme!

At first, Yang Lin wasn't used to being served by others.

But feeling Li Yuxiang's nimble little hands holding his feet and carefully cleaning them, he found it rather comfortable. He stopped struggling and simply went along with the custom.

But no one noticed, the third sister standing by was already gaping in shock…

"My dear wife, you've worked hard. Let me wash your feet for you."

As someone who received a modern education, Yang Lin doesn't believe in the traditional patriarchal system. He advocates for gender equality and believes that husband and wife should respect each other.

Since the lady is clearly a wealthy heiress who has lowered herself to wash my feet, I should treat her with even more love and care.

Yang Lin got up and helped Li Yuyao onto the bed.

"Ah"

"No need, no need."

Li Yuxi also hurriedly waved her hand.

Yet Yang Lin didn't explain, he simply took off her shoes.

The women's faces were strange again.

Just now, Li Yujiao was unwilling to wash Yang Lin's feet, they couldn't understand.

Now Yang Lin is actually going to wash Li Yuxiang's feet

They don't understand it even more.

A man washing a woman's feet, this is simply against the natural order!

Take off her shoes and socks, revealing Li Yuxiang's white and tender little feet.

Yang Lin went to grab her, Li Yiyiao hurriedly dodged and didn't let Yang Lin touch her.

"Don't..."

Li Yuyao's face flushed red, struggling to run.

"Listen!"

Yang Lin's face was serious. He grabbed Li Yuyao's feet and put them into the basin.

"

No…

"

Li Yuxiang's face was flushed red, and she still struggled.

But being held by Yang Lin's hand, a particularly unique taste came up immediately. Intense shame and strangeness made her body somewhat limp and powerless. She wanted to say something, but it was as if someone had grabbed her lifeline, and she couldn't utter a word.

Perhaps it was the hot water, or perhaps Yang Lin's technique was just too good, Li Yuyao felt her body heat up. Even unconsciously, her body began to tremble slightly. A tingling sensation spread from her toes all over her body, making her blush and lower her head, afraid to look at him.

A woman is like water. Even when she appears strong, she is ultimately just holding on.

At this moment, she felt the warmth and strength of those hands kneading and caressing her delicate feet. Though it was a violation of her purity, causing shame, it also brought about a feeling of being held close, cared for, and protected. Her heart was in turmoil.

All the girls happened to crowd around to watch.

"Sister, how does it feel to have your husband wash your feet"

"I'm so envious of you, elder sister. Your husband is so good to you."

"Yes, our husband is the best husband in the world."

They envied Li Yuy Yao even more, but they didn't dare to ask Yang Lin to give them a foot massage too.

They won't take their husbands' affection for granted.

For her husband to wash her feet That's simply wishful thinking!

Hearing the women chatter, Li Yuyao blushed even deeper and dared not lift her head.

Yang Lin knew that in Great Qian, a woman's feet were a private part, not easily shown to others, let alone touched.

He washed Li Yuhua's feet hoping to open her heart and get closer to her.

Otherwise, if she were to be her assertive self, once the house was built, on their wedding night, who knows, she might kick me off the bed...

Love is a gradual accumulation. Yang Lin believes that even ice will eventually melt.

One day she will learn to love herself and willingly be her own woman!

Perhaps due to Yang Lin's massage, Li Yu Yao slept very soundly that night.

In her sleep, she felt a hand resting on her body, touching her. Li Yuyao suddenly woke up from her slumber.

In that moment of clarity, she instantly thought of Yang Lin beside her, her heart beating rapidly.

She didn't open her eyes right away because she didn't know how to deal with what she would see.

He is his own husband, no matter what he does to himself, it is natural.

It's just me sneaking out in the middle of the night. Even if I cause a fuss, what can happen In the end, I'll just be the laughing stock.

When Li Yuhua didn't know what to do, she realized that the hand on her body wasn't trying to take advantage of her, but rather wanted to wake her up.

She slowly opened her eyes.

In the darkness, a woman in thin clothing stood, raising a finger to her lips and making a shushing gesture.

Li Yuxiang was startled.

It's actually the third sister

After this period of time together, the ten sisters have already become quite familiar with each other.

San Jie is a kind and helpful person. She's decisive and efficient in her work, but she can be a bit impulsive sometimes.

This evening, when everyone was urging her to wash her feet, Third Sister remained silent, hiding quietly on the side.

At that time, Li Yuyao sensed something was amiss, but at the time she was too embarrassed and overwhelmed to think much of it.

At this moment, the third sister put her finger to her lips and pointed outside with the other hand. Then, she tiptoed out the door.

Li Yuxiang frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, but still got up and followed out.

After the two left, Yang Lin opened his eyes and got up...

Tonight the sky is clear, the moon is bright, the stars are twinkling, and the light shines upon the earth.

In the night, the third sister walked ahead, striding out of the small courtyard and to the wall. That's when she stopped.

"What do you need"

Li Yuxiang asked directly.

However, the elder sister standing before him seemed a little flustered and even at a loss what to do.

She was wearing thin clothes. Perhaps it was because the night air was slightly cool, or perhaps she was too nervous and excited, that her thin and frail body trembled.

After a long pause, she finally spoke: "May I ask... is your real name Li Yuyáo"

Boom!

Upon hearing the three characters of her true name, Li Yuyao felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

Caught

She stared incredulously at her older sister in front of her.

From the other's nervousness, she could be sure that they had really recognized her!

But how is that possible

Before joining the ranks of refugees, Li Yuyao could be certain that she did not know her companions. They were all strangers who had met by chance.

Who are you

Li Yuxiang stared at the other person, her mind already racing with countless possibilities.

Plop!

Sister Three actually knelt directly on the ground.

"I, Liao Hongying, pay my respects to Your Majesty!!"

At this moment, tears streamed down Liao Hongying's face...nd cleaned them.Beneath a head bowed low, tears fell like unstrung beads into the basin.Waves of humiliation washed over my heart.She had thought, perhaps this life she would simply be an ordinary per...