Biting the Red Apricot

During the three years she spent as a courtesan, Jiang Mei took only one patron. This patron was extremely generous. To earn his rewards, Jiang Mei not only diligently studied the Arts of the Bedchamber but also learned many sweet words. Three years later, Jiang Mei saved enough money to redeem herself and married an honest, law-abiding, and poor scholar. Later, the scholar became embroiled in legal troubles, and she was forced to offer herself to a man of power. She never expected to run into her former patron. The patron’s eyes lifted slightly: “So, the money you swindled from me back then was used to keep another man?” Jiang Mei: “…” ??? That’s certainly not what you said when we were in bed! A soft-bodied, clear-headed canary VS a noble, restrained, and “lovestruck” male lead. — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: Biting the Red Apricot — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠