Free Web NovelChapter 708: Chapter 708: You Can Do Whatever You Want to Him
The saying goes well: don’t attack someone who greets you with a smile.
The attitude at the Princess Mansion suddenly calmed the restless madness within Qin Yao.
She lifted the sedan curtain, and through a thin veil, began to quietly observe the renowned Long Princess Mansion.
The first impression—vast and crowded.
And then nothing more.
The Princess, holding a military position, had weapon racks and training grounds visible throughout the residence.
Apart from the servants attending to the Princess and her family, there was also the famous Guard.
Occasionally, documents and reports arrived from various places.
On her way into the mansion, Qin Yao’s sedan narrowly missed three courier soldiers rushing by.
This Long Princess Mansion served as both the residence of the Princess and her place to handle military affairs.
Bringing work home was a natural phenomenon among the officials in the Capital City, especially for high-ranking ones; except for attending court meetings, they rarely went to the government office.
If there were important matters requiring their presence, subordinates would seek their advice at home.
As she continued to look, Qin Yao gradually felt indifferent.
Whether it was the Princess or the officials of Sheng Country, they blatantly reminded her that they were not of the same kind as her.
Where she had lived before, even in the survivor bases amidst chaos, the staff existed to serve the survivors of the base.
However, many things are not absolutely certain. Given the social structure, Qin Yao perceived herself without grand ambitions to change the world.
But if she could influence those around her, then history would slowly progress in the direction she hoped.
Lost in thought, the sedan came to a halt.
The steward approached and said, "We’ve arrived at the main hall, madam please alight."
Hearing Qin Yao respond, he personally lifted the sedan curtain for her and offered a helping hand to assist her down.
Seeing the shocked reactions of the surrounding servants, Qin Yao guessed they must be thinking: Esteemed Princess, it’s the first time she’s valued someone so highly!
So, are they trying to win her over with sweet cajolery?
Qin Yao thought arrogantly, I’m not someone who is easily swayed!
The next moment—
A pale, tall, and robust little eunuch... no, he should be called a big eunuch.
"Servant Yun Nuo, greets Mrs. Qin!"
The handsome eunuch in a bright red palace robe quickly approached Qin Yao, bowing formally.
After the bow, he stood up and gave her a slight smile as if they had known each other for a long time, warm but not fawning, with a handsome face, respectfully lowering his head, slightly bending his waist, accommodating the woman’s height, trying to stay in her line of sight.
Qin Yao, unprepared, looked up to see a young and handsome face.
The red official robe set off his blushing cheeks, like a drop of red ink spreading on paper, slowly diffusing.
"It seems you eat well here; you look well-nourished," Qin Yao quietly remarked, discreetly withdrawing her gaze from his handsome face.
Yun Nuo was momentarily taken aback. What did Mrs. Qin mean by this? What nourishment?
But none of that mattered.
Yun Nuo raised his hand towards the direction of the grand hall, "Mrs. Qin, please follow the servant; the Princess has been waiting for you inside for quite a while."
"There are steps, please be careful, madam."
A broad hand, with long and slender fingers, reached out, gently supporting Qin Yao’s elbow.
As soon as he assisted her up the steps, he promptly withdrew, very measured.
Following this handsome eunuch, Yun Nuo, up to the hall entrance, Qin Yao’s brows were knitted tightly the entire time.
Thankfully, there was a veil that shielded her from the probing gazes around, while also obscuring her frequent glances ahead.
Though the one at home was quite pleasing, he was infuriating.
The Princess Mansion was different, outwardly respectful, but concealed subtle flattery and ingratiation in its actions, just enough to let you feel it.
How to describe it?
It’s like... you could do anything you wanted to him!
"Ahem, ahem, ahem~" Qin Yao quickly cleared her throat a few times to steady her emotions.
Upon entering the grand hall, Qin Yao looked up to see the main seat in front was empty.
Wasn’t it said the Princess had been waiting inside for a long time?
Where was she?
"Mrs. Qin, this way."
Yun Nuo, like an emotional radar, immediately sensed Qin Yao’s displeasure and quickly pointed to the east side of the hall.
Qin Yao turned to look; the east side of the hall was lined with a row of carved wooden screens, through which she could vaguely see outside was a large terrace.
Below the terrace was a large pond, filled with many koi fish of various colors.
In the pond, a natural underground spring gushed, attracting large groups of koi towards the column of water.
Suddenly, someone scattered a handful of fish food into the pond.
The koi swarmed eagerly, as if starved for eight hundred years, their tails frantically flapping, mouths agape, with the sound of splashing water filling the pond.
Soon, the ground in front of the terrace railing became wet from the splashing water.
But the host didn’t care, generously sprinkling another big handful of fish food into the pond.
It wasn’t until the guard’s voice reminded her that the honored guest had arrived that she left the lively koi, turning around.
The woman, dressed in a loose and sheer moon-colored loungewear, barefoot, with long hair lazily pinned atop her head with a long hairpin.
The loungewear hung loosely, revealing shoulders, neck, and a large part of the chest, as if she had just gotten out of bed.
But those clear and bright eyes showed no trace of slumber, wide awake, even piercingly sharp!
Stared at by those eyes, Qin Yao took a deep breath and removed the veil from her head.
Yun Nuo immediately stepped forward to take the item from her hand, glancing at her carefully made-up, attractive face, and sighed quietly with relief.
He wanted to take the basket of grass paper from her, but Qin Yao evaded, "I want to personally hand this to the Princess."
Yun Nuo hurriedly withdrew his hand, stepping back to the side of the screen.
On the terrace, there were only four guards, three women and one man, all in the red guard uniforms most familiar to Qin Yao.
The man led them, standing beside the Princess.
The remaining three held different positions, constantly alert to their surroundings, protecting the Princess’s safety.
Qin Yao carried the basket forward, stopping three meters before the Princess.
Just as she was about to speak and pay her respects, the Princess raised her hand with a smile, signaling her not to bow.
The male guard came over to take the basket from Qin Yao, presenting it to the Princess, who glanced at it and instructed, "Give it to the steward, put it in storage."
She then added, "Let them come in."
After the male guard withdrew, the Princess smiled, pulling out the long hairpin from her hair, letting her long hair fall, and casually tossed her head, swept the obstructing strands aside with casual ease, tucking them behind her ear, she asked Qin Yao:
"Do you know how to wash hair?"
Qin Yao paused for a moment, then cautiously shook her head, "No."
The Princess looked at the palace attendants carrying in the soft couch and hot water buckets, extending a warm invitation to Qin Yao:
"No worries, then let’s lie down and wash our hair together."
Qin Yao’s eyes were filled with confusion. Was this some new kind of scam? She definitely wasn’t signing up for a membership!
