Chapter 38: A Beauty Like Jade

The banquet was underway. While singing and dancing, Xiuer covertly appraised Xu Feng. Indeed, he was a young man of elegant bearing and handsome features, and unlike other noble youths, he displayed none of the arrogance or restlessness. Perhaps he truly would be a gentle master.

Xiuer felt a private delight. She had confidence in her own beauty, but things unfolded differently from what she had imagined. Although the young master’s eyes held a glint of desire when he looked at her, his self-control was clearly strong, and he quickly regained his composure, politely declining to the Lord Marquis.

_He doesn't want me. What did I do wrong?_ Xiuer's heart filled with anxiety. The chance of meeting such a good master was almost like winning the lottery. If she really missed this opportunity, perhaps next time the Marquis would give her to a cruel and depraved old man...

She didn’t dare speak, and two crystal-clear tears slid down the girl’s alabaster face. Xu Feng noticed and was taken aback, but the girl's grief seemed genuine.

The young man sighed. If he had a weakness, it was his soft spot for girls. So Xu Feng nodded and said, “Alright, since the Lord Marquis is so kind, I would be honored to accept.”

“Haha, a beauty for a hero—now that's a tale worth telling. Come, let’s drink.” A smile appeared on the Marquis’s face.

The moon was bright in a star-sparse sky, with gentle moonlight bathing the earth. By the time Xu Feng bid farewell and headed home, the sun had completely set, and darkness enveloped the heavens. The chirrup of insects rose from the grass by the roadside.

The sound of hooves click-clacked on the bluestone pavement, crisp and clear. Xu Feng looked at the girl ahead—bright eyes, pearly teeth, skin as smooth as jade—what a stunning beauty.

Xiuer’s face was slightly flushed; she couldn't tell if it was from nervousness or shyness. The person before her was now her master. Since Xu Feng didn’t speak, she naturally didn’t dare say anything either.

Time passed quietly until the sound of hooves came to a stop.

“Young Master, we’ve arrived!”

Xu Feng nodded, stepping down from the carriage first. Xiuer followed, and servants hurried forward to greet them. Xu Feng instructed the maid in charge of the inner courtyard to arrange quarters for this girl.

Xiuer was somewhat surprised. In the carriage, the young master’s gaze had clearly been filled with desire. Didn’t he want her to share his bed tonight?

Noticing the girl’s confusion, Xu Feng shook his head. “Xiuer, Sister Zhang is in charge of the inner courtyard. If you need anything, just tell her. Well, now that you’re in my home, make yourself at home. As long as you are obedient, I will treat you well.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

The girl curtsied and replied softly, but she was even more baffled in her heart. The young master truly was a gentle person and treated her well, but why didn’t he want her to serve him? Could it be that he disliked her appearance?

That couldn’t be. Xiuer had absolute confidence in her own beauty.

Actually... Xu Feng really wanted to. How could his heart not stir at such a beautiful girl? But before that, Xu Feng needed to confirm one thing.

After all, Xiuer was a gift from the Marquis. Although Loshiki didn’t seem to have any ill intentions, it was better to be safe than sorry. Until he confirmed that Xiuer wasn’t a spy arranged by the Marquis, Xu Feng wouldn’t be intimate with her.

Since this girl was already his maid, there was no need to rush. Once he verified she was no threat, he could take his time wooing her later.

Xu Feng returned to the inner residence, where Xiao Yun greeted him. “Young Master.”

“Where’s Nana?”

“Miss Keluona sent a message saying she won’t be back today. Something happened at the palace, and she needs to stay with Princess Ailiya.”

Hearing Xiao Yun’s words, Xu Feng was speechless. What a coincidence! Today, because of Xiuer, he felt a fire burning inside him, and Nana wasn’t coming back...

How annoying.

“Young Master, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” Xu Feng shook his head. “Xiao Yun, please prepare bathwater for me.”

It was already early summer, and he had drunk quite a bit at the Marquis’s residence, working up a sweat. Of course, he needed to take a bath first after returning home.

“Yes, Young Master.”

Hailanxing was different from Earth. There were no showers here, but wooden tub baths were even more comfortable. Soaking in the large wooden tub, washing away the dust, made him feel much more refreshed.

Xiao Yun stood beside him, gently helping Xu Feng wash. On Hailanxing, nobles naturally had maids assist them during baths, and many would even get up to all sorts of mischief. But Xu Feng wasn’t that kind of person. Although he had a fondness for beauty, he never used his power or status to force girls. Intimacy had to be based on mutual willingness.

So even though Xiao Yun served him during his bath, she always wore clothing—similar in style to swimwear on Earth.

To be fair, Xiao Yun wasn’t a stunning beauty, but she was delicate and pretty. At eighteen, she was in the prime of her youth. Swimwear was common on Earth’s beaches, and originally, Xu Feng wouldn’t have paid it any mind or felt the slightest interest.

But today was different. Because of Xiuer, Xu Feng felt a fire burning inside him, and Nana happened to be away. Xiao Yun’s two pale, slender legs swaying before his eyes made him feel somewhat dizzy.

With a sudden motion, Xu Feng grasped the girl’s hand as she washed him. Xiao Yun was startled but didn’t struggle. Instead, her face flushed, and even a look of excitement and joy appeared in her eyes.

Xu Feng noticed each of these expressions. It seemed this girl didn’t object and was even quite willing.

Xu Feng never used his status to force girls. If Xiao Yun had shown any resistance, he would have immediately stopped. But now, it seemed unnecessary.

Holding the girl’s hand, he gently pulled her closer. “Xiao Yun, would you be willing to stay with me tonight?”

The girl’s face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple, even her ears flushing. Her heart raced wildly. After a long while, she still hadn’t answered. Xu Feng felt somewhat disappointed and released her hand. “If you’re unwilling, forget it.”

“N-no... that’s not it.”

Xiao Yun grew anxious, her voice as soft as a mosquito’s hum but clearly reaching the young man’s ears. “I was just too excited earlier, Young Master. I’m willing. My life and my body belong to you. Xiao Yun is willing to serve you.”

Overjoyed, Xu Feng pulled Xiao Yun close, first holding her in his arms and kissing her. The girl was experiencing her first kiss and seemed quite inexperienced, but she complied very obediently. Xu Feng gently embraced her, lifted her, and placed her in the wooden tub. Then he slowly undid her clothes, revealing the girl’s pure white body to the air...

Outside the window, the moon shyly hid behind dark clouds. In the bathroom, the only sound was their passionate, ragged breathing.