Revenge: Exchanging Lives With My Sister

My sister and I were both altered by our family using a special herbal mixture.

My sister was transformed into an enchantress, unable to survive without the touch of a man.

I, on the other hand, became someone who could conceive just by being touched by a man.

After the transformation, I was sent to the royal palace to compete for attention, but I never won the emperor's affection. Eventually, I died tragically during pregnancy amidst palace intrigues.

My sister was sent to a brothel run by the family to exploit women, where, unable to bear the humiliation, she chose to end her life.

When we opened our eyes again, we found ourselves back on the day we were forced to undergo the transformation.

Remembering our tragic fates, I gripped my sister's hand tightly.

"Sister, how about we switch our fates?"

My sister, always known for her keen mind and exceptional talents, hesitated for a moment.

"But becoming an enchantress means having to frequently engage with men. How degrading!"

I sneered, "What does it matter? I don't care about such nonsense as chastity!"

In this life, I vowed to make everyone who wronged us pay dearly.

...

After a deliberate fall orchestrated by the harem consorts, I died in childbirth.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back in the Marquis of Xuanping's residence.

And there she was, my sister, who had long since ended her life in a brothel, standing right before me.

Seeing each other, shock flashed in both our eyes.

"Sister, you were given a second chance at life too?"

She nodded gently, a trace of sorrow crossing her face.

I clenched my fists tightly, my teeth grinding in anger.

Recalling our past lives' miserable end, I stepped forward to grasp her hand firmly.

"Sister, how about we switch our fates?"

In our previous lives, my straightforward nature and lack of cunning led to my quick downfall in the palace, losing the emperor's favor and being banished to the cold palace.

If not for my easy conception after the first night with the emperor, I might have languished there until death.

Ultimately, it was because of Danny in my womb that I met my tragic end.

My sister, however, with her sharp mind and exceptional talents, would surely survive the treacherous harem.

Hearing my proposal, she hesitated.

"But becoming an enchantress means constant contact with men, or risk death, which is too humiliating."

I shook my head immediately, sneering, "What does it matter? I have no regard for such nonsense as chastity.

Besides, rest assured, sister, I have a method to harness spiritual energy for strength that I collected in the palace. I won't suffer."

Originally, I intended to send this technique to my sister.

It would empower her, giving her the strength to protect herself.

But before I could send it out of the palace, I received the news of her suicide in the brothel.

This time, I would not let myself be a powerless victim.

Hearing about the secret technique, my sister finally nodded in agreement.

"Alright, let's switch."

Soon, the old nanny by our mother's side came out to summon us inside.

"Ladies, please come in for the herbal bath ritual."

Exchanging a glance with my sister, we nodded and walked inside.

Once in, we saw, just like in the past, two large wooden tubs filled with brown medicinal water.

It was said that before the path to immortality was severed, our ancestor from the Jiang family was a disciple of an ancient sect known for mystical practices.

Before leaving, he left behind two secret recipes to alter women's constitutions.

However, as spiritual energy dwindled, the herbs required for these recipes became increasingly rare.

Only on the eve of our coming of age did the family manage, with great difficulty, to gather enough ingredients.

Watching the steam rise from the water, my sister and I discreetly chose our tubs.

We then extended our arms, allowing the maids to remove our garments, and under the nanny's supervision, we each entered our respective tubs.

After a full seven days of herbal baths, my sister and I were finally allowed to leave the tubs.

Under normal circumstances, our skin would have been wrinkled from soaking for so long.

Yet, after those seven days, not only was our skin not ruined, but it became as smooth as cream, fair and radiant.

I could even feel an unfamiliar restlessness within me, as if longing for something.

My sister looked at me with concern.

I gave her a slight smile. "Sister, there's no need to worry about me. For me, it's not about men possessing me; it's about me turning those who seek to own me into my own strengths!"

With tears in her eyes, my sister held my hand tightly.

Then she declared with determination, "In this lifetime, we sisters will live well."

I nodded vigorously and began to tell her about the people and secrets of the inner palace in advance.

My sister then said to me, "The Pleasure House is controlled by our second uncle. He appears gentle but is actually ruthless. You should follow his lead, or else he might put you in a dangerous situation... "

At this, my sister closed her eyes in pain.

I quickly nodded, "Don't worry, Sister. I understand."

The Jiang family wouldn't hesitate to throw their own daughters into the Pleasure House to be exploited. Clearly, they sought more than just money.

What they wanted was to gain absolute power and control.

After the family sent someone to inspect us, our father's face lit up with joy.

He then said to us, "Yue'er, Li'er, everything I'm doing is for the future of the Jiang family!"

"Li'er, I know sending you to the Pleasure House is a great injustice to you, but without sufficient funds, how can we achieve great things?

Rest assured, every guest you serve will be carefully selected by your second uncle; you won't be touched by any vile men."

Hearing our father's words made me feel nothing but disgust.

Even if the guests were carefully selected, weren't they still clients?

The Jiang family might have a future, but what about my sister and me?

They sacrificed us and still expected us to willingly contribute to the family.

Wishful thinking!

Yet, neither my sister nor I showed any opposition; we just obediently nodded at our father. "Father, we understand."

Seeing this, our father nodded in satisfaction. "Good, good. You understand your father's self-serving intentions.

When the Jiang family reaches greatness, your contributions will be recognized first."

My sister and I both nodded faintly, but inside, we were filled with scorn.

Likely, the first ones to eliminate us when the time comes will be you all.

Three days later, just as in my past life, a decree from the palace summoned my sister to enter the court, orchestrated by our family.

Before her departure, I held her hand tightly, "Sister, please take care."

The palace is fraught with dangers and hidden schemes, far more terrifying than serving a man.

One wrong move could cost you your life.

My sister nodded tearfully, "You must also be careful, Lier."

Once she entered the palace, our family sent me to the Spring Breeze Pavilion overnight.

This place wasn't in the capital but a hundred miles away in Yue City.

As soon as I arrived, my second uncle ordered Old Crane to check my body.

After the examination, Old Crane exclaimed with delight to my second uncle, "This girl is naturally adept at pleasing men; where did you find such a treasure, Second Master?"

My second uncle smiled with satisfaction.

He then turned to me, "Lier, rest for the night. Tomorrow, you'll start receiving guests."

I showed no sign of defiance or shame, and Ivy bowed gracefully, "Yes, I will follow Second Uncle's arrangements."

My sister had explained that this enchanting allure could not go a day without a man's touch without feeling restless. Under its influence, a woman could hardly part from a man.

Once a man experiences this allure, he becomes even more vigorous.

Even with a small fortune for a single night, countless wealthy merchants and nobles vied to spend their money.

My second uncle, blinded by greed, treated my sister as a cash cow, offering her to whoever bid the highest.

Sometimes, to earn more, he would even have her entertain several men in one night.

As one man left, another would enter her room.

If not for the unique allure that invigorated her with each encounter, my sister might have been tormented to death.

Soon, a maid led me to the room my second uncle had prepared for me.

After dinner, I bathed in the hot spring pool behind the screen. Six maids carefully dried me with cotton cloths and applied a small box of ointment worth a hundred gold coins.

This ointment was something I rarely used even when I was in the imperial palace, reserved only for the most favored concubines.

Yet, here at the Spring Breeze Pavilion, it was just one of the daily essentials I had to apply meticulously.

Even my hair was treated with precious oils to keep it silky and smooth.

After two hours of grooming, I finally went to bed.

The next day, right after breakfast, my second uncle arrived with others.

"Lier, tonight, I will auction your first time. You lack experience, so today, learn well from this instructor on how to serve a man!"

I nodded obediently, "I will follow Second Uncle's arrangements."

My second uncle was pleased with my compliant attitude and sternly told the instructor, "Teach Lier well, and make sure the guest is satisfied, understood?"

The instructor nodded quickly.

"Rest assured, Second Master, this humble one understands."

With that, my second uncle hurried off.

According to the maid, my second uncle had informed wealthy businessmen and influential figures from near and far about me half a month ago to fetch a higher price.

With the high-end and private services of the Spring Breeze Pavilion, many esteemed guests would arrive tonight, and my second uncle was busy welcoming them.

After he left, the instructor took out manuals and various tools, and began to explain things to me gently.

My sister had said that in her past life, she felt deeply humiliated and suffered much under the instructor's hand.

On her first night, her intense struggle displeased the guest, and later she was thrown into a den of vipers by my second uncle for a night.

Knowing that as the daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping, I couldn't evade my family's exploitation until I had the strength to protect myself, I learned earnestly.

Seeing my excellent attitude, the instructor's expression softened even more.

"It's good that you can let go like this. You are Second Master's golden goose. As long as you behave, won't he cherish you?"

I nodded gently, "You're absolutely right, ma'am. I understand."

Seeing my response, the instructor looked increasingly satisfied.