She raised her head, lightly bit her lower lip, and looked at Cao Xing with a peculiar expression, as if she had something to say.
Cao Xing asked, "What is it?"
The baron's mother seemed to gather her courage before asking, "Lord Cao Xing, are you going to drive me away?"
Cao Xing shook his head. "No. It's just that I promised to keep you safe until the enemy was eliminated."
"Besides, I figured you probably weren't used to living in my territory."
Upon hearing this, Gracie said softly, "How could I not be used to it? I've been living very well here."
"My lord, do you dislike me because I'm too old and unworthy of serving you?"
Cao Xing's face instantly darkened at those words.
Then, he sat down in a chair.
"Come here."
Hearing Cao Xing's stern voice, the petite woman immediately obediently came to his side.
"Lie across my lap."
"Yes..."
Gracie obediently did as she was told, draping herself across his legs.
Her soft body rested its full weight on Cao Xing, her round, perky rear raised high.
At that moment, Cao Xing raised his right hand and brought it down hard.
"Smack!"
A crisp sound rang out.
He had only used ten percent of his strength, but even that was more than an ordinary person could bear.
Gracie's entire body trembled as a burning pain flared up.
She tilted her head and looked at Cao Xing with misty eyes.
"My lord..."
Cao Xing said nothing and gave her several more slaps.
"Smack! Smack! Smack!"
"Mm..."
The repeated slaps sent ripples through Gracie's rear and made the petite noblewoman's face flush bright red.
Her eyes were glistening with tears, yet she did not dare resist, allowing Cao Xing to continue.
Only after he stopped did she