Chapter 75: Chasing After Him

"Young Master,"

With a charming smile that put flowers to shame, Xiuer rose from her seat and bowed to Xu Feng. The other three girls also turned to look at him.

"Brother Xu Feng."

Their sweet voices chimed in unison, overflowing with joy. If not for maidenly reserve, the girls would have rushed forward to greet him. A day apart felt like three years, especially since nearly a week had passed since their last hunt.

As the saying goes, misfortune can be a blessing in disguise. Last time, the three girls had secretly joined the hunt behind their father's back, expecting severe punishment upon their return. To their surprise, their father merely scolded them lightly!

Getting off so lightly left them both shocked and overjoyed. Not long after, they received even more thrilling news—their father intended to arrange alliance marriages for them.

For noble girls, the very term 'alliance marriage' was terrifying. For the glory and interests of the family, they would be forced to sacrifice their happiness by marrying a stranger they had never met, let alone loved. Such marriages, lacking any emotional foundation, held little promise of happiness.

Yet, what could they do? For centuries, the fate of girls from powerful noble families had always been this way; none could escape it.

This time, however, things were different. The alliance partner their father had chosen happened to be the very object of their affection.

At that noble hunting party, all three girls had been deeply captivated by Xu Feng's demeanor—his humor, his eloquence, his grace, and his prowess as a powerful mage. Such an outstanding nobleman was unheard of, not just now, but even looking back centuries in the empire's history.

Beauties admire heroes. If they could marry such an ideal husband, the three girls would want for nothing more.

Although their father hadn't explicitly stated it, the hints in his words clearly indicated his desire for Xu Feng to become his son-in-law. This unexpected turn of events filled Daisy, Linda, and Fanny with immense joy.

Of course, it was still too early to celebrate. Their affection was merely one-sided. Brother Xu Feng had exceedingly high standards; to make him fall in love with them would require considerable effort.

Spending time together was the foundation of affection, so the three sisters had come to visit Xu Feng at his home.

"Brother Xu Feng."

The girls' faces wore sweet smiles, tinged with a hint of shyness as they thought of the purpose of their visit, their hearts fluttering like startled fawns.

The young man hadn't given it much thought. With a smile, he said, "Please sit." His impression of the three girls from the last hunt was quite favorable. Though a bit mischievous, they were full of vitality—truly lovely girls.

The table was spread with drinks and fruits. Xiuer quietly withdrew. She was a very tactful girl, aware that the noble daughters had matters to discuss with the young master and that she shouldn't eavesdrop.

"How is Uncle Luoxiqi?"

"Father is in good health. Thank you for your concern, brother."

The three girls were the same age, differing only by months. Among them, Daisy was the eldest and, compared to her two younger sisters, a bit bolder. She exchanged a few pleasantries with Xu Feng, while Linda and Fanny, mindful of their purpose for visiting, merely fidgeted with the hems of their clothes, too shy to speak much.

Xu Feng was somewhat puzzled. During their first meeting, the three girls hadn't been this reserved. What was different today?

It was no wonder Xu Feng was clueless. No matter how clever and quick-witted he was, he could never have imagined that the three noble daughters, these beautiful young maidens, had all developed romantic feelings for him.

It was love at first sight!

And the Marquis intended to make this match, which was why he allowed his three daughters to visit Xu Feng's residence.

Glancing at the three girls, Xu Feng noticed faint blushes on their delicate faces and glistening beads of sweat on their foreheads. Was the weather particularly hot today? He looked up in confusion. It was clearly quite cool, with the sun hidden behind clouds. He sensed an odd atmosphere but couldn't quite pinpoint the reason. "Did the three young ladies come to see me because Uncle Luoxiqi has some matter?"

"No," Daisy shook her head. "We just wanted to visit your home, brother."

"That's right," Linda mustered her courage. You have to work for happiness; staying tense and silent wouldn't make their beloved fall for them. "Brother Xu Feng, you can just call us by our names, even our nicknames. Please don't address us as 'young ladies'; that's too distant."

"Exactly," Fanny nodded vigorously in agreement.

"This..." Xu Feng hesitated. When he first met the three girls, he had been easygoing and familiar with them because he didn't know their status, assuming they were just ordinary noble girls. Now that he knew the three sisters were noble daughters, being too flippant in his speech seemed somewhat...

After all, Marquis Luoxiqi was a very prominent figure in the empire and had been quite kind to him. Such ancient families placed great emphasis on etiquette. Being too casual with his three daughters felt somewhat inappropriate. However, though he thought this, meeting Daisy, Linda, and Fanny's wistful gazes, Xu Feng sighed. "Alright, I'll call you by your names from now on."

The three girls cheered with delight. Watching their joyful expressions, Xu Feng shook his head, a faint smile touching his lips. They were truly vibrant girls. After chatting with them for a while longer, Xu Feng confirmed that the three girls had simply come for a visit, not because the Marquis had any message. Though the beautiful maidens were a feast for the eyes, Xu Feng didn't plan to waste time accompanying them here. He stood up. "Then you can enjoy yourselves slowly. I'll have Xiuer show you around. I have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."

"Brother Xu Feng."

The three girls grew anxious and quickly called him back. This was no joke; their purpose in coming here was not merely to visit but to deepen their relationship with Brother Xu Feng through interaction. If he left, their trip would be in vain. The so-called visit was just an excuse.

"What is it?"

The young man stopped and looked at the girls. They seemed to have something to say but hesitated. "Didn't you want to tour my home? Xiuer can guide you. I really have things to do. Be good."

"But... couldn't you accompany us, brother?"

Daisy mustered her courage to ask. Even though she was usually mischievous and bold, as a noble daughter, she naturally had to maintain some maidenly reserve. She could only hint at her true intentions, which she couldn't possibly voice outright.

Unfortunately, Xu Feng didn't understand. It wasn't that he was dense, but he simply hadn't considered this possibility. He shook his head. "Alright, don't be mischievous. I really have matters to attend to. I'll have Xiuer come keep you company in a bit."

Watching the young man's retreating figure, the three girls looked dejected and slumped onto their chairs.

"Sister, what should we do? Brother Xu Feng doesn't seem to like us at all," Linda said, tears welling in her eyes, a pitiful look on her face.

Fanny wasn't so pessimistic. "Second Sister, don't talk nonsense. I think our strategy is wrong."

"Wrong strategy?"

"Yes. Look, Brother Xu Feng hasn't realized at all that we like him. That's why he's keeping us at a distance."

"Then what should we do?" Daisy frowned. "We can't just confess to him right away."

"If Eldest Sister has the courage for that, I'll be cheering you on!"

"You silly girl, talking nonsense."

Daisy's face flushed, and she rushed over to tickle her sister. Their playful tussle lightened the previously gloomy atmosphere.

"Alright, stop fooling around," Linda said, both amused and exasperated, stepping in to mediate. She turned her gaze. "Little Sister, if you have a good idea, just say it."

Among the three sisters, Eldest Sister Daisy was the boldest, but when it came to cleverness and quick wit, Fanny took the lead. This girl had many clever ideas.

"Actually, it's nothing much," Fanny took a sip of juice. "Sisters, think about it carefully. Everything today was perfectly normal. We really have no reason to feel discouraged."

"Normal?"

"Yes. Think about it. Building affection always takes time, right? We shouldn't expect to win Brother Xu Feng's favor after just one or two meetings. As the saying goes, 'haste makes waste.' We should be patient."

"Hmm," Daisy and Linda nodded thoughtfully. Their younger sister's analysis made sense. They had been too impatient.

"Don't worry. As the saying goes, when a man pursues a woman, it's like climbing a mountain; when a woman pursues a man, it's like peeling back a layer of gauze. As long as we are sincere and put in the effort, we will surely win a beautiful love."

"Good, let's do our best."

"Let's do it."

Three fair, slender hands clasped together. The three sisters' eyes were filled with hope for the future and fighting spirit. They had once thought happiness in this life was impossible; the specter of an alliance marriage had weighed heavily on their hearts—a centuries-old curse placed on young women of powerful families. But now, God had given them a chance, bringing Brother Xu Feng before them. No matter what, the three girls would not let go. With effort, they could surely reap happiness.

Suddenly, light footsteps sounded behind them, followed by a soft cough. "Young Ladies, Xiuer has been ordered by the young master to serve as your guide."

Daisy, Linda, and Fanny were startled, turning around sharply like cats whose tails had been stepped on. They saw an exceptionally beautiful girl—the very one who had received them earlier.

Thump, thump, their hearts hammered in their chests, and the three girls blushed scarlet. Had she overheard their conversation just now?

For a moment, no one spoke. After a long pause, Daisy let out a few awkward chuckles, "Hehe, so it's Sister Xiuer..."

"Xiuer is merely the young master's handmaiden; I dare not accept such an address from the three young misses."

"Sister, don't be so formal. We're all friends here; we can address each other as sisters."

As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated." These three noble daughters were clever girls. To win Brother Xu Feng's affection, how could they not thoroughly understand his situation? With their father's tacit approval, using the family's power to investigate such matters was as easy as pie.

Xu Feng, the much-talked-about Imperial Viscount, actually led a relatively clean life compared to other playboys. He had two girlfriends: one was a beautiful elven maiden from a merchant family named Yu Sha, and the other was a renowned beauty of the empire, Corona, famed as the 'Magician's Flower'.

Elves and humans had good relations, yet intermarriage between the two races was extremely rare. As for Corona, she was the goddess of countless young nobles. Although they felt a pang of envy, looking at it from another angle, to have won the affections of these two beauties also proved how remarkable Brother Xu Feng was.

Besides his girlfriends, Xu Feng also had intimate relationships with his two handmaidens, Xiuer and Xiao Yun. The three sisters weren't the least bit surprised by this, as Hailanxing was still in the Middle Ages, and it was perfectly normal for nobles to have beautiful maids warm their beds.

However, unlike other nobles, Xu Feng treated Xiao Yun and Xiuer very well, which was precisely what touched the hearts of the three noble daughters. Throughout all of Hailanxing, aside from Xu Feng, no one treated girls so kindly.

Since they knew Xu Feng was close to Xiuer, of course they wanted to build a good relationship with her. The three girls also hoped to gather some information from her, such as Xu Feng's preferences—details that even the family's power couldn't uncover.

Seeing the three sisters' insistence, Xiuer didn't say much more, but she still strictly adhered to the etiquette between master and servant. After all, these three were the beloved daughters of Marquis Luoxiqi; how could she truly treat them as sisters?

"Sister Xiuer, is Brother Han Yu very busy?"

"Yes, he only stayed with us for a while before rushing off."

"The young master went to train."

"Train?"

"Mhm." Xiuer nodded, her face filled with pride. "The young master is a magician; he meditates every day."

"So that's how it is."

The three girls nodded, relieved. Brother Xu Feng wasn't annoyed with them. Compared to other young nobles, he was truly remarkable. Other playboys only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun; who would be so diligent and hardworking? Magicians were people blessed with divine power!

Seeing the girls' expressions, Xiuer smiled slightly. In truth, when she arrived earlier, although she hadn't heard everything, she had caught a few fragments of their conversation. These three young misses of the marquis's household had all fallen for her master.

The young master's ability to attract admirers was truly astonishing.

Come to think of it, Xiuer also came from a marquis's household. Although she had rarely seen the three young misses in the past five years, she had heard from other servants that Daisy, Linda, and Fanny had always had good reputations. Moreover, with their noble backgrounds, marrying the young master would indeed be a match made in heaven. With the full support of the Roxichi Family, the young master's future development would be much smoother.

Xiuer wasn't jealous. She was already very content with her current life. Who said girls were creatures of envy? She was wholeheartedly devoted to Xu Feng's well-being, and the young master wasn't the type to abandon the old for the new.

However, Xiuer wouldn't help them by whispering in the young master's ear. The three young misses would have to work hard to win the young master's affection themselves. Of course, she could offer some convenience, such as answering their questions about the young master's preferences and habits in daily life—Xiuer would tell them everything she knew.

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