Settling Down and Reunion

As night fell, Lu Yuan and his two companions settled comfortably into the mansion.

It has to be said that the power of money is enormous; the more money you pay, the faster things get done.

This mansion truly lives up to its reputation as the former residence of a marquis; its furnishings are quite luxurious. While it certainly cannot compare to the Spirit Hall, it is still a place that only nobles of high status could afford to live in.

Lu Yuan and his group naturally stayed in the best rooms, located on the east side of the house. The rooms on the west side of the house were guest rooms, used to accommodate guests.

They spent money to pick out two girls from the market who seemed quick and efficient and had decent looks, to do some housework and such. After all, they couldn't let Lu Yuan and the other two do these things themselves.

Furthermore, Zhu Zhuqing, this young lady, can't do anything except eat. Her cooking skills are terrible; even dogs wouldn't eat what she bakes. She even learned to do laundry during her training, and she's not very good at it.

As for how Lu Yuan knew this, it can be known from the fact that a white Cloud Silk Robe was missing from Lu Yuan's Star Ring.

That was at Shrek. Once, Lu Yuan's clothes were a bit dirty, and Zhu Zhuqing volunteered to help wash them. But after washing them, they were even dirtier than before. From that moment on, Lu Yuan knew that Zhu Zhuqing was really not cut out for this kind of thing.

She was born to be waited on.

At the same time, Lu Yuan also had some guesses about why Zhu Zhuqing always wore black clothes. Perhaps it was because black doesn't show dirt.

Of course, he wouldn't reveal this guess, otherwise Zhu Zhuqing would definitely get angry with him.

However, it wasn't just Zhu Zhuqing; Qian Renxue and Hu Liena were the same—each a pampered young lady who never lifted a finger. They were good at eating, but cooking? Heh, they were all masters of empty talk, but once they got hands-on, they all revealed their true colors.

As for Gu Yuena, her clothes are all illusions, so, well, no need to say more.

Therefore, it is very necessary to have a few maids to serve you.

After dinner, Lu Yuan returned to his room, which was next to Zhu Zhuqing's.

This was Zhu Zhuqing's own request; no matter where Lu Yuan lived, she wanted to live next door to him.

As for her thoughts, Lu Yuan didn't need to guess to know that this girl wanted to keep an eye on him, afraid that he would abandon her again.

"Squeak!" That was the sound of the door being pushed open.

Zhu Zhuqing walked in from outside the door, carrying a pillow.

"Zhu Qing!" Upon seeing Zhu Zhuqing, Lu Yuan was slightly taken aback. Didn't this girl say she was going to sleep alone tonight?

How did I end up here?

"What's wrong, Zhu Qing? Why aren't you asleep so late?" Lu Yuan asked.

"I can't sleep alone!" Zhu Zhuqing said softly.

"Then you can sleep with me tonight." Lu Yuan understood Zhu Zhuqing's situation well. Suddenly changing the environment and having no one by her side could indeed make it easy for her to have insomnia.

Girls like Zhu Zhuqing, who are somewhat sensitive, are especially susceptible to being influenced.

"Mm!" Zhu Zhuqing nodded, took a step and walked to Lu Yuan's side, took off her shoes and climbed into bed.

"Lu Yuan!" Zhu Zhuqing hugged Lu Yuan behind, pressing her pretty face against his back.

"Zhu Qing, let me take you to see Xue'er tomorrow!" Lu Yuan said.

"Ah!" Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's face showed a hint of surprise, followed by some nervousness, fearing that Qian Renxue would have a problem with her, after all, Qian Renxue was the first woman to have a relationship with Lu Yuan.

Both she and Hu Liena arrived later, so Zhu Zhuqing was still a little nervous when she met Qian Renxue.

"It's alright. Xue'er may be a bit arrogant, but she's actually a very nice person and won't make things difficult for you. It's your senior sister who's a bit more complicated," Lu Yuan said.

"Why?" Zhu Zhuqing, somewhat curious.

"That's how it is!" Lu Yuan explained the relationship between Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, and Bibi Dong to Zhu Zhuqing.

After all, Zhu Zhuqing is now one of our own, so there's no need to hide it from her.

"So that's how it is." After hearing Lu Yuan's words, Zhu Zhuqing's face showed a hint of realization. "No wonder you didn't want to bring Hu Liena over. If those two met, things probably wouldn't be very pleasant."

"Who says otherwise?" Lu Yuan gave a wry smile and said, "Let's wait until I've removed this thorn from Xue'er's heart before letting the two of them meet. Otherwise, I'm afraid things will get heated. Xue'er's personality is too strong. No one can control her except me. Sometimes I can't even control her. I have to go along with her."

"Ha, you brought this on yourself. Who told you to be so greedy and have your cake and eat it too!" Zhu Zhuqing complained.

"Yes, I was greedy. If I hadn't been greedy, how would I have met you, little kitty?" Lu Yuan turned around, pinched Zhu Zhuqing's delicate nose, and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing smiled faintly and remained silent. Yes, if he were truly devoted to her, then there would be no possibility between them, and she wouldn't be as relaxed and happy as she is now. All of this was brought to her by this man.

Thinking this way, Zhu Zhuqing became somewhat more open-minded.

"Go to sleep, Zhu Qing. It's getting late, and we have to get up early tomorrow!" Lu Yuan said, gently putting his arm around Zhu Zhuqing's waist.

"Mmm!" Zhu Zhuqing nodded, snuggled into Lu Yuan's arms, and hugged him tightly.

Lu Yuan gently waved his sleeve, and the candlelight went out. The two bodies slowly fell to the ground.

Nothing was said that night.

Early in the morning, after having breakfast, Lu Yuan led Zhu Zhuqing towards the Crown Prince Estate's residence, with Long Xiaoyao following behind them.

With the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, their whereabouts would naturally not alert anyone.

The Crown Prince Estate!

Qian Renxue slightly twirled the pen in her hand, looked at the Mad Rhino Douluo in front of her, and asked, "I heard that stinky guy has come to the Heaven Dou Imperial City?"

"Yes, Young Master Yuan only arrived yesterday and bought a mansion that Hill used to live in as a temporary residence. Now, he may already be on his way here," said Mad Rhino Douluo.

"This jerk is probably here to build up his power. I'd like to see how he manages to assemble a force comparable to the Papal Hall and the Worship Hall."

Recalling what Lu Yuan had once said, Qian Renxue's lips curled up slightly. Lu Yuan had said he wanted to create an existence that could rival the Papal Hall and the Worship Hall. Qian Renxue had always been looking forward to this. He knew Lu Yuan; that scoundrel never spoke without reason.

He was a very proud person, and his pride was deep inside. Since he said so, it meant that he was confident. Therefore, Qian Renxue was even more curious about how Lu Yuan would operate and how he would win over various forces.

As Qian Renxue was thinking to herself, Snake Lance Douluo suddenly walked in. "Miss, Young Master Yuan has arrived!"