Chapter 325 : It’s Not Easy Being the Head of Household 9 (2/2)

‘That’s…’

He felt his brain explode as his cheeks burned.

Shi Sheng’s expression didn’t change as she washed her hands in the basin of water that had been prepared. But when she turned back around, she found him biting his lip and completely still.

She drew closer to the bed and slightly bent over to meet Ling Yue’s still somewhat befuddled gaze. “You wouldn’t want me to help you more, would you? Or were you planning on just bearing with it? You’d best be prepared to have all your martial cultivation wasted then.”

Ling Yue hadn’t expected it to be so serious. “I…”

Of course he didn’t doubt her words. After all, she hadn’t taken advantage of him despite having him at her mercy.

“You…turn around.”

Shi Sheng rolled her eyes and left the room altogether.

‘I(bbb) already helped you with that, what’re you so embarrassed for?’

Only when Ling Yue heard the sound of the door shutting did his tense body loosen up.

……

Shi Sheng stood outside and stared at the crescent moon in the sky. The hands at her sides were trembling slight as killing intent filled her eyes.

She stood like this till daybreak.

When Ying Yue and Dai Yue arrived, their expressions became cautious when they found Shi Sheng standing outside.

“Your Excellency…” ‘Why is Her Excellency standing outside so early? And her clothes are the same as yesterday’s.’

“En. Get some servants to tend to him… Male ones.”

“…Yes.”

Shi Sheng made her way to her study.

Dai Yue and Ying Yue exchanged glances before Ying Yue followed Shi Sheng and Dai Yue went to make arrangements in accordance with her orders.

Ling Yue sat in the tuzzled bed alone, not knowing what to do. But just then, two young men entered the room.

“Sir.”

Ling Yue gave them an awkward look.

The two merely lowered their heads and spoke respectfully, “Do you wish to bathe and get changed, Sir?”

Last night he’d sweated a lot so now he was feeling uncomfortably sticky all over. Now that he was being asked whether or not he wanted a bath, he couldn’t help but nod.

The servants Dai Yue sent had undergone strict training, so they wouldn’t ask too much. They merely did their duty in cleaning up and replacing the bedsheet.

Ling Yue felt rather awkward.

“Where is your lady?”

“Her Excellency has left for the palace.” One of the men replied.

Ling Yue’s eyes narrowed, a cold glint swirling in their depths. He turned to examine the room. From the looks of it, this room ought to belong to the Mistress of the residence. Last night, he had actually…

“How many secondary husbands does your lady have?”

Ling Yue regretted it the moment the question escaped his lips. ‘Why did I ask this? But there’s no way to take it back now…’

“Her Excellency has no other men. Don’t worry, Sir. You are her first.”

“Miss Dai Yue.” The two young men greeted her in tandem.

“Has everything been cleaned up?”

“Yes.”

“Then you may leave. Remember the rules: don’t say anything you’re not supposed to.”

“Understood.” The two young men left the room.

Only now did Dai Yue look at Ling Yue with a smile. “Do you wish to have breakfast, Sir?”

Had she not seen the items they brought out, she would’ve thought her lady hadn’t done anything at all last night.

‘But Sir Ling Yue’s status is a bit troublesome…’

Ling Yue’s mind was still on Dai Yue’s words.

‘She actually doesn’t have anyone? As the Prime Minister, even if she doesn’t have a first husband, she should have at least some secondary husbands.’

“Sir?”

Ling Yue came to his senses, his expression inscrutable. “I wish to enter the palace. I will have to trouble you—”

“Her Excellency said you can be at ease and remain here, there’s no need to worry about anything else. She will deal with it.”

Ling Yue, “…”