The speaker was Yans Ruxue.
Won understand won better, and Yans Ruxue could tell at a glance that this Dai Yu was a woman.
On hearing this, Wang Xiaoqiang recalled Dai Yu's delicate face with its yin softness and realized with sudden clarity, "Hmm, she really is a woman. But why would she disguise herself as a man? And it seems like she's quite wary of ... Why is that?"
True Person of Taiyi and the two young ladies from the Yans Family were also secretly puzzled by this.
Wang Xiaoqiang waved to the three of them and said, "This matter is trivial, let's not dwell on it. Co, everyone sit down and eat."
The four of them sat down at a spacious table and saw it laden with mountains of delicacies and fine wines.
Although the fare could not compare with that of Jade Banquet Hall, it was not far behind in terms of class.
Clearly, the treatnt provided for the marquis was quite decent.
After a fulfilling al and drinks, True Person of Taiyi was busy with his cultivation, while Wang Xiaoqiang took the two Yans sisters to bed.
The sleeping chambers of the marquis were quite vast and extrely luxurious. The large bed in the chamber was gilded and silvered, with intricate and beautiful carvings, and it was huge, easily accommodating ten people to sleep on it together.
The clear purpose of constructing such a large bed, at great expense, was self-evident: it was surely ant to roll in the sheets with as many won as possible.
It was evident just how licentious and unrestrained the previous Marquis Jiang Kun had been.
The next day.
As the manager of the Marquis' Mansion, Dai Yu ca early to et Wang Xiaoqiang and asked if there were any orders for her?
Seeing that Dai Yu was still dressed as a man, with her face bare of makeup and looking like a suave and dapper young gentleman, Wang Xiaoqiang chose not to confront her about it. When she asked, he replied, "There's nothing much, I just need you to manage all the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion, both inside and out. Oh, and you're also welco to move your family into the mansion to live..."
On hearing that, Dai Yu's expression changed, she took a deep breath, and in a cool tone said, "Lord Marquis, I am really sorry, but I'm just a manager of the Marquis' Mansion, not your housekeeper. You can certainly command on major concerns, such as the renovation or reconstruction of the mansion... However, as for your personal matters, I would not dare to intervene. Besides, how could I, a re commoner, have the privilege to live in the Marquis' Mansion? Wouldn't that disrupt the order?"
Seeing Dai Yu's cold deanor, Wang Xiaoqiang knew she might have so prejudices against him, so he didn't insist, simply saying, "Uh, okay, as you wish."
Dai Yu quietly let out a sigh of relief and then turned and left as if escaping.
Wang Xiaoqiang watched Dai Yu's hips, slightly broader and fuller than a man's under the loose robes, rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and mused, "Dressed as a man, she's already so handso. If she were to dress as a woman, I wonder how beautiful she would be? But I actually like her better when she's in n's attire..."
The Marquis' Mansion, as the na suggests, is where the marquis resides.
Currently, the mansion housed only Wang Xiaoqiang and four others, along with about a dozen servants and house servants.
Wang Xiaoqiang transferred twenty soldiers with cultivation bases at or above the Fifth Transformation of the Immortal from the City Guard Army to be stationed at the Marquis' Mansion.
Originally, Wang Xiaoqiang wanted Dai Yu to serve as the housekeeper of the mansion, but since she refused, he had to find another old housekeeper.
The housekeeper's surna was Ge, and Old Ge, upon seeing the scant dozen or so servants and house servants, felt it too shabby and subsequently hired ten maidservants.
Wang Xiaoqiang settled down in the Marquis' Mansion.
As a Thousand-House Marquis of the Empire, each year he received a generous amount of tributes from all over, including daily necessities, high-quality foodstuffs, luxurious fabrics, gold and silver jewelry, as well as materials beneficial for cultivation...
With a hefty official salary, living a life of luxury, Wang Xiaoqiang's days were naturally comfortable.
While enjoying himself, Wang Xiaoqiang did not forget his official duties.
As a strategic point vied for by military families, the military aspect of Yue Land needed to be strengthened. Wang Xiaoqiang would visit the barracks in North Luoo River City periodically for inspections.
The barracks housed tens of thousands of soldiers, most of whom were in the Immortal Realm, with only about a dozen officers above the True Immortal Realm, though they were all past their pri.
This goes to show that cultivation is no easy task; without talent, one is left only to compensate with ti.
For soone like Wang Xiaoqiang to reach the Immortal Venerable Realm in his twenties is indeed a rare sight within the Yellow Dragon Empire, especially since Wang Xiaoqiang lacks a Spirit Root.
It is precisely because of this that every ti Wang Xiaoqiang appears in the barracks, he would receive the fervent adoration of tens of thousands of soldiers.
Sotis, Wang Xiaoqiang would also impart so cultivation shortcuts to the soldiers and encourage them to practice diligently.
Although these officers and soldiers had great respect for Wang Xiaoqiang, he did not overly seek to win them over, for during large-scale wars, these soldiers wouldn't be of much use; at best, they could help refugees escape. Real combat was reserved for the very few. The ones to turn the tide of the battle were always those with profound cultivation bases.
For example, an individual at the Immortal King Level could, with a re hand gesture, eradicate these tens of thousands of soldiers in one fell swoop.
Apart from sharpening soldiers and practicing cultivation, Wang Xiaoqiang's remaining ti was spent on eating, drinking, and rrymaking.
Old Ge was a shrewd old man, not only was he competent in his dealings but also skilled at discerning the thoughts of others.
After several interactions, he knew about Wang Xiaoqiang's penchant for won and often sought out beautiful girls among common folk to secretly send to the Marquis' Mansion for Wang Xiaoqiang's pleasure.
Each ti the task was carried out with utter discretion, never sloppy, leaving no stain behind. Old Ge's level of handling affairs had reached a certain realm. This impressed Wang Xiaoqiang imnsely.
To this, Wang Xiaoqiang offered no objections; after all, isn't life ant to be enjoyed?
But he did have his principles, for instance, he didn't want won of lesser beauty, non-virgins, or those with unclear backgrounds.
Although Wang Xiaoqiang's "three no's" were quite strict, it was not difficult to find won who fit the criteria among the tens of millions of people in Yue Land.
Only then did Wang Xiaoqiang understand why so many people went to great lengths to compete and climb the ranks in their careers – those who are at the top have such trendous perks. As a Myriad House Marquis, he could, from tens of millions of people, select beauties at will for his enjoynt.
However, a beautiful woman without personality is much like a vase.
Though vases are nice to look at, they inevitably beco tedious after a while.
But a woman with personality is a different story, especially a beautiful and spirited woman shrouded with a hint of mystery. She becos even more captivating.
Dai Yu, for example, continued to preoccupy Wang Xiaoqiang's thoughts.
Although Wang Xiaoqiang very much desired to befriend Dai Yu, then perhaps to progress beyond the bounds of friendship, Dai Yu's attitude towards him had always been cold.
That day, as Old Ge accompanied Wang Xiaoqiang on a stroll through the garden behind the Marquis' Mansion, Wang Xiaoqiang inquired, sowhat nonchalantly, "Old Ge, has Dai Yu visited the mansion recently...?"
"She has not co by," Old Ge replied, "She wouldn't visit unless it concerned a significant matter..."
With a wry smile on his face, Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Hmm, this Dai Yu seems to have a prejudice against , though I can't imagine where I've offended her."
"Lord Marquis, it's all because you treat the servants too kindly. A re Dai Yu dares to be indifferent towards you. If it were the previous marquis, Jiang Kun, he would have beheaded her by now," Old Ge indignantly said, feeling wronged on behalf of Wang Xiaoqiang.
Wang Xiaoqiang waved his hand dismissively, "If she hasn't committed any cri, why should I kill her..."
"Lord Marquis, you don't understand. Dai Yu is too proud. She's actually nicer to you. She was even colder to Jiang Kun. Fortunately, Jiang Kun was executed by His Majesty; otherwise, hmph, Dai Yu would definitely have been overpowered by him..." Old Ge said, lowering his voice suddenly, "Lord Marquis, should I threaten her a little...?"
"You know I don't want to resort to violence; besides, a lon forcibly twisted off the vine is not sweet..." Wang Xiaoqiang waved his hand, saying, "Moreover, a re Dai Yu is not worth such a fuss."
If the hard approach wouldn't work, let's try the soft one. Old Ge, that clever old strategist, ca up with another suggestion, "Ah, right, Lord Marquis, the Mid-Autumn Festival is fast approaching. Every year, Dai Yu organizes a lantern festival. She invites scholars and elegant gentlen to recite poetry and compose essays at the festival. Lord Marquis, perhaps we could vacate the back garden to do her a favor... and take the opportunity..."
"Mmm, that's a good idea. You handle this matter..." Wang Xiaoqiang said, and after thinking for a mont, he added, "But rember, absolutely no rough behavior."
"Yes, Lord Marquis, I'll go take care of it right away." Old Ge bowed and imdiately went off to find Dai Yu. (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welco to vote for it at qidian with recomndation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.)
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