The maids chosen to serve the Seventh Night Lord were all smiling.
Who didn't know that the Seventh Night Lord was a talented young man? Although he wore a butterfly mask, he was a handsome youth.
Just looking at his eyes, which were like dark abysses, shining as brightly as the brightest star in the sky, coupled with his effortless charm and a hint of coldness, there was nothing that didn't stir the hearts of these maidens.
Most importantly, the Seventh Night Lord was currently unmarried, and it was rumored that he didn't even have a concubine. This was a truly good man.
If he fancied someone, even becoming a concubine in the Seventh Night Tower would be a step up in life.
Therefore, as soon as they heard that they would be serving the Seventh Night Lord, any maid with some looks almost came to blows. In the end, after the steward's decision, eight sharp little maids were chosen.
"Alright, you may rise," Liu Liu said coldly. She wasn't unaware of the maids' thoughts. She hadn't expected that transforming into a man would also cause trouble, which was why she never treated these little maids kindly, to prevent them from breaking their hearts later.
Upon hearing the cold words, the eight little maids looked somewhat disappointed, but they still bowed in thanks, rose, and stood to the side.
The rules of Wanfeng Tea House were extremely strict. If a maid committed a transgression, she would definitely be expelled.
As a tea business, they received countless customers from all over the world. Without the best attitude to entertain guests, how could they expect people to willingly buy their tea?
Feng Jiu had mentioned this, and not a single servant in the vast estate dared to disobey. Even the eighteen concubines dared not act presumptuously. In short, everyone who entered Wanfeng Tea House left with their spirits high.
Steward Lu walked up to the little maids and said sternly, "Take the Seventh Night Lord to the detached villa and entertain him well."
"Yes, Steward," the little maids answered in unison. They dared not offend Steward Lu, for he was a perfectionist, even more ruthless than the master of the estate. If anyone made a mistake and he caught them, they would definitely be expelled. Begging for forgiveness after making a mistake was not an option in Wanfeng Tea House.
Every time Liu Liu came, she stayed in the detached villa of Wanfeng Tea House.
The detached villa was relatively close to the main house, not far away, and it was the VIP quarters.
The group followed the eight beautiful maids towards the detached villa, passing pavilions and bridges, with jade railings, stones piercing through clouds, small bridges over flowing water, and painted stones and green screens. Mu Xing, who had remained silent all this time, finally couldn't help but ask Cui'er beside him.
"It's so beautiful here. Brother, are we staying here?"
He broke free from Cui'er's hand, walked to Liu Liu's side, tilted his head, and asked happily.
He had lived on逍遥岛 (Xiaoyao Island) before, and although the scenery was beautiful, most of the structures were built of stone. Unlike this place, which was meticulously carved by hand, it had an artificial beauty. Mu Xing found everything novel upon seeing it.
Liu Liu reached out and held her son. The corners of her lips curved into a gentle smile, and her voice was low and soft. "Yes, Mu Xing, do you like it? We will be staying here for a while."
"Oh, that's great! Mu Xing likes it here?" The little fellow smiled sweetly, nodded vigorously, his red lips parting, his big eyes blinking, making him incredibly alluring.
The beautiful maids had been paying attention to the Seventh Young Master and hadn't noticed Mu Xing. Upon hearing the soft, lingering voice, they couldn't help but steal glances, almost becoming dazed.
Was this little fellow the Seventh Young Master's brother? He was so beautiful and adorable! His face was like a painting, making one want to take a bite. His tender skin was rosy.
Especially when they looked over, his watery eyes stared at them, showing a sweet smile, and their hearts were instantly captured. They hadn't expected the Seventh Young Master's brother to be so cute and as handsome as the Seventh Young Master.
When he grew up, he would be a handsome man. Moreover, the Seventh Night Lord was so gentle to his own brother! If they became his concubines, they would surely receive such gentle treatment. The more they thought about it, the redder their faces became, and they quickly turned to lead the way.
The detached villa, as one entered the gate, was a lotus pond. The lotus had not yet bloomed, but green leaves, like small umbrellas, swayed gently in the wind. A white jade bridge railing stood over the lotus pond.
The group crossed the stone bridge and entered a small garden. The garden was surrounded by flower beds carved in the shape of natural lotus flowers, planted with many precious flowers. They swayed in the wind, like dancing beauties, and the air was filled with fragrance.
Rounding the garden, they saw a row of elaborately carved and painted houses, including a reception hall, bedrooms, a study, and guest rooms. Even more people could be accommodated here. Liu Liu occupied one room alone, Cui'er led Mu Xing to another, and Dai Mei and Zhi Gu shared a room.
Mad Monk Wulangjun occupied one room, and Hong You stayed in Liu Liu's outer room to attend to any needs the master might have at night. Once everyone was settled, those who were tired rested, and those who were not wandered around. In short, everyone did their own thing.
Liu Liu stayed in her room to rest for a while. There was a banquet in the evening. In fact, she didn't need any welcoming banquet, but Feng Jiu always insisted on this formality every time she came. She had no choice but to indulge him; being too proud would make her seem arrogant and difficult to get along with.
Mu Xing darted in, quickly wrapped his arms around Liu Liu's neck, and whispered, "Mother, I miss you."
"Hmm, haven't you been with Mother all along?"
Liu Liu looked at Mu Xing amusingly, reached out, and pulled him onto her lap. This fellow was truly clingy, but who could blame him, as he was her own son? She could face others with coldness, but she could never resist her own son, and Mu Xing was very good at acting spoiled.
"But you're always 'brother.' I want to call you 'Mother,' not 'brother.'"
Mu Xing appeared distressed, his beautiful, slender eyebrows furrowed. His big eyes shone brightly as he looked at Liu Liu, filled with deep dissatisfaction, his little mouth pouting. Liu Liu pinched his cheek, thought for a moment, and then said,
"How about this: if Mu Xing is very well-behaved, Mother will take you to play in the streets. There are many fun things in the city."
Liu Liu enticed her son because Mu Xing had never been to the city before. She wanted to teach him to adapt to this kind of life, otherwise, he would become reclusive.
She didn't want her son, whom she had finally given birth to, to have psychological problems. Therefore, from now on, she would spend more time with her son and delegate more tasks to her subordinates.
"Play in the streets? Is it the same street we came on just now?" Mu Xing was indeed tempted, forgetting about the address issue. He raised his head, looking at his mother's face, and reached out to grasp Liu Liu's neck. "Okay! Mu Xing will call you 'Mother' from now on, 'Brother,' but you must take me!"
"Okay, Mother will definitely take you. Mother is tired and wants to rest. Can Mu Xing go play with Aunt Cui?" Liu Liu released Mu Xing's small body and spoke as Cui'er walked in. Mu Xing was so happy thinking about going to play in the street that he smiled and nodded repeatedly.
"Mother, you rest. Mu Xing is going out to play. Can Mu Xing play in this place? It's so beautiful here."
"Yes, go ahead. But don't always call Cui'er 'aunt.' You should call her 'uncle' because she's in men's clothing now. Don't forget," Liu Liu was truly afraid the little fellow would get carried away and let something slip, so she looked at Cui'er, "Don't forget, it will be troublesome if you reveal yourself."
"Yes, I understand," Cui'er nodded and took Mu Xing's hand, preparing to go out.
Liu Liu suddenly thought of a problem. It seemed Feng Jiu had two children, one slightly older than Mu Xing. Mu Xing, who had never played with children, should learn to play with other children. So she called out to Cui'er.
"Ask one of the young maids in the manor to take you to find their young master. He's about Mu Xing's age, and they should get along well."
"Yes," Cui'er replied. She knew what her lady intended. She hoped Mu Xing would interact more with children of the same age. Since there were no children on the island, the lady feared he would be lonely, which was why she brought him out.