One Wife, Multiple Husbands – Part Two

Ajin reported from outside the moon gate, behind the pearl curtain. 　　Ye Hui hurriedly pushed away the man on her, and seeing them both rise, she breathed a sigh of relief. Ma Tilian’s arrival was truly timely; ever since she had consummated her marriage with Li Weichen, she had felt guilty towards her husband. However, given his indulgence towards her, he would surely agree. 　　At any time, her husband was her backbone and spiritual support. Being by his side made her feel love as delicate as skin. He had once said he would bring the best of the world to her, and he had always done so. 　　Ye Hui got up and tidied her attire. The eleventh master pulled flat her wrinkled clothing edges and picked a pink long shawl from the clothes rack, draping it over her shoulders. Paired with her floor-length dress, she had an ethereal, fairy-like grace. 　　”Ajin, please invite the Fourth Junior Sister in.” 　　Ye Hui was surprised that Ma Tilian would actually observe etiquette this time, as previously at Tianying Mountain, she never needed to be announced when wanting to see her. 　　Ma Tilian entered, her expression showing guilt. She scratched her head and laughed: “Senior Sister seems to have recovered. I was worried. Hehe, I didn’t expect Senior Sister to be so delicate. If Senior Brother knew I bullied Senior Sister, he would tear me to pieces and use me as fertilizer.” 　　Ye Hui felt uncomfortable with the word “delicate” but understood Ma Tilian always spoke directly without malice. She smiled: “My health has always been poor. It’s not Fourth Junior Sister’s fault. Besides, it was Wugu Li who instigated things, which has nothing to do with you. You need not feel sorry.” 　　”Oh, oh, it’s all that eel seller’s fault. Senior Sister, wait. Junior Sister will seek revenge.” 　　During her time at Tianying Gate, everyone had taken good care of Ye Hui. Ma Tilian had benefited greatly and, though she had previously looked down on her, was extremely loyal. 　　She was impulsive, jumping up and dashing out in one arrow-like step. 　　Ye Hui feared bloodshed and hurriedly followed her out of Jinhua Hall. 　　The head manager knew Wugu Li was the Western Yuan’s monarch and had arranged him in the scenically beautiful Youlan Small Pavilion. Before the building was an open space with expansive peony gardens on both sides, with hundreds of large flower clusters blooming brilliantly. 　　Wugu Li was practicing martial arts beside the flower garden, his punches and kicks generating fierce winds. When he was most intense, the wind scattered nearby peony petals like snowflakes. His face was furious, shouting while punching: “Pants-pulling wild woman, I’ll beat you until you’re searching for your teeth on the ground…” 　　”Eel seller, I’ll beat you until you’re searching for your teeth.” 　　A sudden roar came, and Wugu Li immediately turned pale. 　　Ma Tilian flew over, launching a fierce kick. Wugu Li knew he was outmatched and immediately fled. 　　”Stop! If you dare escape, I’ll strip you naked and display you at the city gate,” Ma Tilian cursed, unable to catch him due to his agility. 　　”This woman has gone crazy, trying to pull down a man’s pants again,” Wugu Li panicked, running faster, knowing only the Chu Wang Fei could save him. He turned a corner, rushing towards Jinhua Hall. 　　Ye Hui just arrived, with the tenth and eleventh masters blocking the pursuing Ma Tilian. 　　Wugu Li cried desperately: “Chu Wang Fei, save me! Your junior sister is trying to pull down my pants again.” He pointed behind him at Ma Tilian accusingly. 　　Ye Hui steadied her emotions and cleared her throat: “Wugu Li, this is where you’re wrong. As they say, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. If my Fourth Junior Sister wants to pull down your pants, you should just let her.” She turned to Ma Tilian with a smile: “Right, Fourth Junior Sister? If you want to pull them down, your senior sister supports you.” 　　Ma Tilian suddenly felt a sense of camaraderie, exclaiming: “Senior Sister, it’s so great you’re on my side.” She had thought her senior sister would be impartial, but this statement immediately endeared her. 　　The narrative continues with more complex interactions between the characters, involving humor, revenge, and interpersonal dynamics.