Author's note: I enjoyed this chapter. I wrote it and got it done. Made it as sensual as I could!

Whores, Wives, & Heirs

"I guess it is strange to see Mengde with other women." Lady Huan said as she helped Lady Bian's family unpacked.

Shen-ning sighed and gave her an odd look. "What do you mean 'strange'? Have you ever-?"

"Once but that was a long time ago. I am too busy to watch my daughter. I don't have the same privileges like Lady Bian. I don't have my own maids yet. It is only because he doesn't really notice me."

Shen-ning gave another long sigh as she folded her clothes neatly. "Well, I'm not married yet. I guess that's a good thing. However, Tai Hou insists that I should. She fears I might be getting old without a beau."

Lady Huan chuckled. "Marriage wasn't fun for me, honestly. I was forced to be home alone. I had to wash, cook, clean, and made sure everyone of the house was fully fed. I had to watch his family. I did not like it at all. When they found out I was pregnant, most of them doubt me. I was alone. I hated it."

"How did you get out of that crap?" Shen-ning asked when she put her clothes in the closet.

"I found Mengde. He helped me get out of that mess." There was silence from the other woman as Lady Huan got the beds ready. Lady Huan thought about Lady Bian. She was shocked that Lady Liu decided to have another baby. She wasn't that dumb to know that the woman could not have any more children. Was she a fool? Why would she think about endangering her life and the unborn child?

Shen-ning broke her train on thought when she coughed loudly and said, "Will this be my room with Tai hou?"

"I suppose so. Mengde said there will be three rooms arranged for her family and friends. I suppose the two other are for her parents and then the other for her brother and his family." Lady Huan answered as she patted the pillows.

Shen-ning finally put her clothes away and fell on the bed. "I am so happy to be lying down. I am oh-so-tired!" She said as she dozed off to sleep.

Lady Huan giggled and crept out of the doors. She walked along the corridors to her own room. However as she crept closer to the harem chambers, she heard Lady Liu's sighs and loud groans. She thought to herself but then her groan became louder. Lady Huan had to knock on the door to see if she was alright. "Are you alright, Liu?" she asked when she peeked her head inside the room.

"I am certainly foolish, Lady Huan! I can't stand this pain forming inside me. I just can't! It hurts so much! Please help me!" Lady Liu shrieked in pain.

Lady Huan rushed to the woman's bedside. "It is way too early for you to receive contractions! What must you mean?" Just then, she pulled apart the covers on the bed to find Lady Liu bleeding! Blood! Oh dear! What happened to her! She thought as she screamed for someone to help her. Just then, Ling and Ren were off helping Lady Bian's family unpacked, they heard Lady Huan and entered the room. Once they saw the massive blood pool, they quickly ran to find the doctor.

Lady Bian was in Mengde's rooms with Little Zhang, wondering about how her future might be holding. She wanted another baby. However, Zhang was only two and half months. She figured she could wait for a bit but since competition was in the air, she had to win. She looked around Mengde's rooms. She saw scrolls and more scrolls of the provinces in China. She noticed the fine painting of the Great Wall and nice golden silks fluttered along the wall. It was such delighted room, just being in there made it felt enjoyable.

Lady Bian was waiting for Mengde finishing his bath. While waiting for him, she rocked Zhang to sleep and she put him in his little cottage bed. She called for Qin to get him so he can be put in the nursery. She needed the peace with Mengde.

She turned towards the bed after Qin left and undressed herself. One piece of garment after another fell to the floor and formed a pool of soft silky touch at her ankles. She lifted herself at the end of the bed and took off her knee highs. She let one pink stocking off her legs and then the other she gently plucked it off her leg and placed it with the pile of clothes on her floor. She laid herself on the bed and covered herself with the blanket.

However she thought about that move. Maybe she can alluring and let herself to him, wide and open. She bit her lip and decided it was better to that do. So then, she took of the covers and covered her breasts with her hands.

There was a knock at the door. Lady Bian yelled, "Who is it?"

Mengde chuckled and let himself in without giving an answer. He heard her squeal a bit but then he disrobed himself and he was in front of her, very erotic.

He gently placed kisses on her forehead and travelled along her body. Her fingers ran wild along his body and she made silent moans every time he put his lips around her nipple. She sighed but he stopped.

She looked at him and gave him a questioning look. "What are you doing?"

"I want to try something different!" He huffed as he turned her around.

She gave a silent groan but he didn't stop. He made her positioned herself as an… animal. "I feel so awkward!" She said.

"Don't tell me you never tried this?" He asked curiously.

"No, I have never! It's very different." She said but then Mengde wasn't going to stop. It was such an odd position. She couldn't know how any woman even a whore let a man do this to themselves. She was so open to him. He can see everything about her privates. It was a thought too arousing and erotic especially since his hands were caressing her inner lips. She gave out a loud moan but Mengde wouldn't stop. She turned her head to look at him with a sad look. She wanted more… but not in this way.

However, he just chuckled and continued to do what he wanted. To see her beg.

Oh that man! She thought to herself. She decided to take things in her own hands. Maybe since he was forcing her to beg for his rod like some whore, she can make him beg for her treasure as well. She quickly moved her hands underneath herself and rubbed his cock. She gently massaged it and she heard him huffed and moan a little. She smirked and continued to massage his tip. His fingers stopped caressing her lips but she made his rod enter her wet slick opening. They both let out a moan as she was positioned in all fours and he was right behind her.

It felt way too good to be real. He enjoyed it. He didn't want to do this with any other woman. She was… perfect. He heard her whispered his name as he finally pushed himself in further and with more force. She screamed his name and that was perfect. She squeezed the pillow cases and blankets and screamed his name even more within the pillows. Every forceful penetration sent a dizzy haze to her mind. After every one, she would scream his name. That was exactly what he wanted. He wanted her to scream his name.

Finally after more rounds of lovemaking, they were both exhausted. He didn't want to take her twice or even thrice. He just wanted her to feel good. Lord knows how she feels about herself, especially after the birth of a baby!

He looked at his beloved to see her asleep. He kissed her cheeks and decided to robe himself. There were many things to do. The country was at a war and he wanted to be the one to save it. So he went to his office to check out all the scrolls of every province.

"Are you crazy, Lady Huan?" Lady Liu screamed.

"Look, you are certainly suffering a miscarriage! Stop being stupid! You're bleeding!" Lady Huan said as she shook her.

The doctor came in to check on the expectant mother. Lady Huan walked back and forth around the room. She looked at Lady Ding who was sighing but in her eyes, she was afraid. She was afraid that the child she desperately needed was going to die. And there were all her dreams.

"I'm going to kill you, Lady Ding, if anything happens to me!" Lady Liu roared.

Lady Ding jumped and walked out of the doors. The doctor prescribed a medicine. "Ladies. Ladies. The baby is fine. You are weak! You shouldn't have this baby. You need to drink this medicine if you wish to have the baby and yourself alive."

Lady Ding smiled. "How many times? Day and night?"

Lady Liu sighed and smiled faintly.

"Yes day and night. Make sure she gets lots of rest and food. You need to eat a lot," he said as he quickly got out of the room.

"I'm going to be fine." Lady Liu sighed.

"Yes and the baby is going to be fine!" Lady Ding smiled brightly. "Are you hungry, dear?"

Lady Liu shook her head.

"Well you best believe we have to feed her. Ren! Get her all the fruits we have from the feast. You are going to dine and it is going to be a great one. Now, don't tell me you're not hungry. You need to eat. Do remember what the doctor said!"

Lady Liu huffed and got up on her bed to eat. Lady Huan shook her head and excused herself. It was such a tiring evening. She wanted to talk to Lady Bian but she was nowhere to be found. So with that, she entered her chambers. Her daughter was sprawled along their bed. She picked her up to push her against the wall so she can fit in. It was going to be a long morning.

Lady Bian awoke the next morning in a merry mood. She waited for Qin and Ling to enter the room for her daily morning routine. As she waited, the thoughts of last night replayed in her mind. It was way too much. She smiled like a little girl and giggled. His scent still lingered on her. The girls entered the room and ran the bath water while the other looked for her clothes.

"You seem very happy, my lady!" Qin said.

"I am in a good mood! How are my parents?" She asked.

"Better than ever. They were surprised when we bought their breakfast to them. They were still asleep. But when we came in, your mother was dressed and ready for breakfast and tea. She enjoyed it."

Lady Bian giggled. "That's great. I can't wait to see them." She soaked herself in the bathwater. She rubbed herself and cleansed every inch of her. She looked at Ling when she entered the room. Something was wrong with her. She was always this skinny girl who wore bright colors, but today she was plain and simple and unusually plump.

"Ling is something a matter with you?" Lady Bian asked seriously.

"No why?" Ling answered curious.

Qin and Ren quietly left the room. They knew what was happening.

"You're unusually bigger… than normal."

Ling looked away.

"Answer my question, I command you." Lady Bian rose up and covered herself with the green towel that laid across the desk.

"I'm pregnant." Ling shivered.

Lady Bian gasped. "Tang's baby?"

She nodded.

Silence came from Lady Bian. "I guess… congratulations. You must eat and I can't be mad at you. You are, of course, a married woman."

Ling helped Lady Bian dressed for the day. She was stunningly beautiful. She wore an delicate maroon robe with silver decorations. She had on the prettiest head piece ever. Her hair was perfected. She had it up in a bun with her side bangs coming down her cheeks.

As she walked towards her parents wing, Lady Huan grasped her hands and brought her in the patio urgently.

"Where were you last night?!" Lady Huan said.

"I was with Mengde. Whats wrong?" She asked.

"Lady Liu almost miscarried. She is on bed rest and drinking an awful medicine to help her. Oh you missed it! There was so many nasty things she said to Lady Ding. Lady Ding just looked at her like an afraid cat. It was so funny. If only you were there to see it." Lady Huan chuckled.

"It's a pity that the baby is not gone at all."

"I suppose. Well I do not know much about your rivalry. But being heir still remains to Ang as long as he is still alive." Lady Huan said.

Lady Bian glared at her. "I hate the truth but still, two sons overpower her one son."

Lady Huan gasped and replied. "What if the second baby is a boy too?"

"Oh shut up, Lady Huan. Do not frighten me with such nonsense!" Lady Bian said as she twiddled her fingers.

Lady Huan shook her head as she got her robe organized.

Later on the day, her parents were watching the kids as Lady Bian and her fellow friends went to the village. Shen-ning didn't want to go but Lady Bian forced her to go. Supposedly it was a great way of catching a beau for her. Lady Huan decided to venture with them and so did Qin and Ling. Shen-ning put on a cover-up gown. She wanted to display no female body part so vividly.

"If you cover up anymore, you would look like a man." Lady Huan joked.

"Good. Maybe then no man would come near me." Shen-ning answered.

Lady Bian shook her head. "Now you two. It's for your best interest, Shen-ning. And for you, Lady Huan, you can just…" She lost her thought. Lady Huan was Mengde's other whore. "You can just shop."

The two maids followed behind. Ling was now showing her pregnancy. She was four months pregnant. Tang was currently with the other soldiers, training. However he was just as excited. The only problem was that when the baby would come, where would she sleep? She currently resides in the nursery to watch the children at night. She couldn't possibly watch her child and Lady Bian's own children. Lady Bian figured she should have her own room in the outhouses but Mengde refused to allow so.

They continued to shop. Ling bought something for her unborn child. Most of them rejected the idea. They believed it would harm the child but Ling wasn't superstitious. They were beginning to become hungry so the ladies stopped at a local eatery to eat and chat. They were having very hot egg drop soup. They talked about babies, labor, and falling in love. The topics made Shen-ning sick but she had to endure it. Ling was getting all her questions answered. When the topic of having another child was in, Lady Bian knew they all were aiming the question directly at her. She refused to answer it at first. She felt awkward answering such an open question. However after much begging, she answered.

"I am trying to conceive another child before Mengde leaves again for war." She answered after she slammed her cup of tea on the table.