Chapter 48: Life’s Greatest Pleasures

During the rest of the meal, Xiuer lost her earlier shyness, and the atmosphere became warm and joyful. This girl, like a maiden in her first love, would even act coquettishly when emotions ran high, appearing so much more adorable compared to her previous timid demeanor.

As the red candles burned out and night fell, the maids cleared away the dishes and utensils. Xu Feng looked at the young girl sitting before him, a slight smile touching the corner of his lips.

"Young Master!"

Xu Feng's gaze made Xiuer's heart pound wildly. The girl's expression was a mix of shyness and longing.

Xu Feng went over to her, supporting the girl's delicate back with one hand and her knees with the other, gently lifting her into his arms.

Xiuer extended her jade-like arms, tenderly encircling the young man's neck. Xu Feng gently placed her on the bed, then kissed her forehead: "Don't be afraid, girl. I'll be very gentle."

"I know, Young Master." The girl, brimming with shyness, extended her delicate hand: "Young Master, let Xiuer help you undress..."

Xu Feng gently loosened the girl's garments. The gauze curtain by the bed slowly descended, leaving only tenderness and intimacy in the room. Gradually, the sound of passionate breaths could be heard...

Having shared the most intimate relationship with Xiuer, Xu Feng naturally wouldn't neglect this stunning beauty. The very next day, he had Xiuer move into the room next to his. Regarding Xu Feng's action, Corona and Yu Sha could only shake their heads. Their boyfriend was perfect in every way, except for being a bit too fond of women.

However, polygamy was customary on Hailanxing. Throughout the empire, which noble didn't have a house full of wives and concubines? Moreover, Xiuer was, after all, just a maid. Although the two girls felt a slight twinge of jealousy, they weren't truly angry.

Xiuer was also a very clever girl. Although the Young Master doted on her, she knew that to secure future happiness, she must certainly please the two young mistresses. This perceptive girl, with her accommodating and attentive nature, gradually won over even Corona, known as the Ice Maiden, not to mention the gentle Yu Sha, with her understanding and thoughtfulness.

In fact, everything has two sides. Looking at it from another angle, as a Court Mage, she often needed to attend to Princess Ailiya. Having a gentle and intelligent woman like Xiuer to care for her boyfriend's daily life gave her some peace of mind.

His girlfriends' tacit approval filled Xu Feng with both joy and gratitude. He wasn't one to favor the new and neglect the old. Naturally, he showered Nana and Sha Sha with even more affection, and was extremely affectionate with Corona. Unfortunately, due to a prior agreement with Sha Sha's father, and counting the days, there were still over a hundred days left before his wedding with Yu Sha.

Time flowed like water, and a week passed in the blink of an eye.

Hailanxing had entered the hot summer. The scorching sun hung lazily in the sky. Xu Feng was seeking cool relief in the back garden, where grapevine tendrils blocked the sunlight as he lay on a lounge chair.

Beside him was a beautiful young girl with an elegant face, delicate features, and lustrous black hair cascading like a waterfall. Her gentle expression and graceful demeanor made her a truly refined lady.

With slender, delicate fingers resembling orchid petals, Xiuer picked up an ice-chilled grape and gently fed it into the young man's mouth.

Two other maids fanned them nearby. Life after transmigration was indeed enviable.

Xiuer's gaze towards the young man was filled with deep affection. This past week had been so joyful for her. She no longer had to live in fear or anxiety. Xiuer felt a sense of rebirth, as if clouds had parted to reveal the bright moon. The Young Master was gentle, considerate, and treated her incredibly well.

Thank the Goddess, thank the heavens, for letting her meet such a wonderful master. Now, Xiuer's heart was completely devoted to Xu Feng. In return for his kindness, the girl used her deep affection and flower-like body to let Xu Feng indulge in tenderness.

"Young Master, a guest has come to visit!"

Xiao Yun approached. This girl now served as both Xu Feng's Handmaiden and managed the inner courtyard of the Viscount's residence. After all, Yu Sha and Nana were not yet married, and Xiuer excelled in singing, dancing, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. So, the clever and capable Xiao Yun took on the responsibility of managing the inner household. Though nominally a maid, she was practically half a mistress.

Xu Feng never mistreated his women.

"Alright, I understand."

Xu Feng was a bit puzzled. Who would visit him on such a hot day? He wasn't acquainted with many nobles in the capital.

Shaking his head, since the guest had already arrived, of course, turning them away was out of the question. Xu Feng stood up and walked out.

Silently watching the Young Master's back disappear, Xiao Yun and Xiuer then turned to each other and smiled.

"Sister Xiuer, I still haven't mastered the tune you taught me last time. Do you have a moment to guide me again?"

Both being Xu Feng's maids and sharing the most intimate relationship with him, Xiuer and Xiao Yun got along very well. Both were clever girls who knew the Young Master liked his women to live in harmony. Naturally, they wouldn't cause him trouble. Moreover, both Xiuer and Xiao Yun were very content with their current lives and wouldn't do something foolish like being jealous of each other.

Therefore, both outwardly and inwardly, the two girls behaved very amiably, addressing each other as sisters.

Xiao Yun also greatly admired Xiuer's many talents. Singing, dancing, music, chess, calligraphy, painting, even cooking—she excelled in all. Coupled with her stunning beauty, it was no wonder the Young Master doted on her so.

Of course, Xu Feng wouldn't favor the new and neglect the old. Even with Xiuer, he still often had Xiao Yun accompany him at night.

Xiao Yun was a very intelligent and ambitious girl. The Young Master doted on her, so she couldn't let him down. Thus, whenever she had time, she would better herself, learning to play the zither, chess, needlework, and painting from Xiuer. Truly, Xu Feng had incredible romantic luck. Not to mention his future wives, Nana and Sha Sha, even his favored maids were talented women.

Sigh, where on Earth could one find such good fortune? Transmigration was indeed blissful.

Xu Feng arrived at the entrance to see Butler Mortan welcoming someone in. The man was about fifty years old, dressed in typical noble attire, his hair meticulously combed, and wearing white gloves. Seeing Xu Feng approach, he bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Viscount. I am Baronet Powell, butler to Duke Walter."

"Greetings."

Xu Feng returned the bow, feeling surprised inwardly but showing none on his face. He was no longer the newcomer from just after transmigration; he was now quite familiar with Hailanxing's social conditions and customs.

For the empire, still in its Middle Ages, nobles were a special class with immense privileges. Although a baronet was the lowest rank, they were still part of the nobility, worlds apart from commoners.

For Powell, a noble himself, to serve as someone else's butler was simply unbelievable. Xu Feng understood there must be hidden circumstances, but it also reflected the astonishing power and influence of Duke Walter, the leader of the southern nobles.

"Lord Viscount, thank you for saving our young lady that day. His Highness the Duke sent me to express his admiration and gratitude."

"His Grace is too kind."

Xu Feng smiled slightly. The Duke's Daughter, that Miss Lingyuesi, possessed peerless beauty, even surpassing Xiuer. How could he bear to stand by and watch such a stunning beauty in peril?

It was a pity that scoundrel Baron Riva wasn't eaten by the octopus monster. Xu Feng sighed inwardly but remained humble in his words.

"Regardless, we must thank you for your assistance, my lord. His Highness asked me to bring a small token of appreciation."

Powell gestured, and servants behind him carried several large, heavy-looking chests from a carriage. It was unclear what was inside.

There were three chests in total. Powell took out a key and opened them personally. With a click, a golden light dazzled the eyes. The first chest was filled with gleaming gold coins. Judging by the chest's size, the amount was truly substantial.

"These are one hundred thousand gold coins, a small token of His Grace's gratitude towards Your Excellency."

Xu Feng couldn't help but be moved. One hundred thousand was no small sum. For example, the estate bestowed upon him by His Majesty the Emperor, spanning several acres with a villa, courtyard, garden, and swimming pool, was worth only about twenty thousand gold coins on the market.

In other words, this chest of gold coins could buy five such luxurious mansions.

Never say that giving money is vulgar. Remember, money makes the world go round. In this world, gold coins are always lovely.

The first chest alone contained such a grand gift. Xu Feng couldn't help but feel both astonished and delighted.