Zhu Ying's Happy Moment
Zhu Ying immediately realized what was happening and patted Dai Huabin's arm:
"Huabin, since they are people sent by Her Highness the Princess, we cannot neglect them. Go to the front hall and take a look."
Dai Huabin nodded in agreement. "Okay, Mother, I'll go right away."
Dai Yueheng added sourly from behind, "Go on, go on, don't keep your confidante waiting."
Dai Huabin ignored him, turned around and left the inner hall, walked through the corridor, and went straight to the reception room in the front yard.
Inside the reception room, Qingya sat upright in a chair, holding a teacup in her hands.
Today she wore a purple fitted long dress that perfectly outlined her mature and graceful curves, exuding a dignified yet gentle charm.
Hearing footsteps, Qingya looked up and saw Dai Huabin walk in. She immediately put down her teacup and stood up.
"Huabin, long time no see."
"Qingya, you're still as beautiful as ever. But why did you come all this way in person?" Dai Huabin stepped forward and gestured for her to sit down and chat.
Qingya covered her lips and chuckled softly, her tone carrying a hint of teasing:
"It's all because of Princess Jiujiu. She went to the Star Emperor Hotel specifically to look for you today, but found you weren't there. The receptionist said you took a large group of people back to the Duke Mansion, and Her Highness was worried, so she asked me to check on the situation."
Dai Huabin was taken aback.
Did you go to the hotel to look for him Xu Jiujiu?
He was well aware of the Star Luo Imperial Family's attitude towards him.
Xu Jiawei and Xu Jiujiu probably had a lot on their minds about the transaction a year ago involving the Snow Empress Embryo and the Star Luo Spirit Pearl. Now that Xu Jiujiu has taken the initiative to come to them, she is most likely trying to take advantage of the break before the competition to get closer to them.
"I see, thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Dai Huabin said politely.
Seeing that Dai Huabin's expression was calm, Qingya raised her hand and touched the Soul Tool at her waist.
With a flash of light, several exquisite jade bottles and wooden boxes appeared on the table.
"Her Highness heard that you had just returned from a surveillance mission in the Mingdou Mountain Range and was worried that you might have been injured, so she specially asked me to send you some of the Star Luo Imperial Family's exclusive healing medicines."
Qingya pushed the items in front of Dai Huabin, her voice gentle.
"These secret medicines are not usually passed on to outsiders; they are remarkably effective in restoring Soul Power and treating external injuries."
Dai Huabin glanced at the jade bottle on the table.
This isn't delivering medicine; it's clearly doing someone a favor and testing the waters.
"Sister Qingya, please thank Princess Jiujiu for me."
Dai Huabin accepted the gifts without hesitation.
"Our team will be returning to Star Luo City in a few days to participate in the competition. I will thank Her Highness in person then."
Accepting the gift signifies acknowledging and appreciating the favor.
Qingya's smile deepened upon seeing that the task was completed.
"Okay, then I'll pass on the message. You just got home, you must have a lot to do, so I won't bother you any longer."
Dai Huabin stood up to see him out. "I'll see you out."
The two walked all the way to the gate of the Duke Mansion.
Qingya boarded the carriage, lifted the curtain, and waved to Dai Huabin: "See you in Star Luo City."
See you in Star Luo City.
Watching the carriage drive away, Dai Huabin turned and went back to his residence. Just as he entered, he bumped into Dai Yueheng, who was strolling out.
"They're gone?" Dai Yueheng glanced towards the door. "What good things did they send?"
"Royal healing medicine." Dai Huabin tossed a jade bottle to Dai Yueheng. "Brother, would you like some?"
Dai Yueheng hurriedly caught the jade bottle, pursing his lips. "I dare not accept it. This is a token of love from the princess; I'm afraid it will shorten my lifespan if I eat it."
"Give it back to me if you're not going to eat it."
"Once it's in my hands, it's mine." Dai Yueheng immediately stuffed the jade bottle into his pocket and quickly slipped away.
During this period, Dai Huabin and Dai Yueheng also got along well, because Dai Huabin found that Dai Yueheng was indeed a decent person.
Furthermore, since the two are brothers, their relationship is naturally even better.
In the following days, the back courtyard of the White Tiger Duke Mansion became the liveliest place in the entire Duke Mansion.
Zhu Ying can't stop smiling every day.
The reason is simple: these girls are too good at charming people.
Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, Cui Yajie, Ning Tian, Zhu Lu, Bing Hanyue Xue Qingyao, Di Lingxi, along with Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen, Han Ruoruo, Wu Ming from the Inner Academy, and even the Grandmaster Zhang Lexuan who led the group, this group of stunningly beautiful girls accompanied Zhu Ying to drink tea and chat in the back garden in batches every day.
Every three sentences about the topic inevitably involve Dai Huabin.
"Aunt Zhu, you don't know, Huabin is incredibly powerful in the academy. During the Class Promotion Assessment, he subdued Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in just a few moves!" Xiao Xiao said, her eyes sparkling as she recounted Dai Huabin's glorious deeds, her hands supporting her chin.
Wang Dong'er chimed in, unconvinced, "That's because his Soul Power is high! But his actual combat skills are undeniable; even I can't beat him."
Zhu Ying nodded repeatedly, then, holding Wang Dong'er's hand, asked with a smile:
"Dong'er, where are you from? What do your parents do?"
When the authorities adopted a check-up-registration-like approach, Wang Dong'er blushed instantly and stammered, unable to utter a word for a long time.
Unfortunately, Wang Dong'er genuinely didn't know what her parents did for a living, or even who they were.
At another table, Ma Xiaotao was holding Zhu Ying's arm; the fiery-tempered senior from the Inner Academy was now as docile as a cat.
"Auntie, Huabin defeated a Seven-Ring Soul Sage a few days ago. Now, those arrogant male students in our Inner Academy avoid him like the plague."
Wu Ming rolled her eyes and couldn't help but complain:
"Ma Xiaotao, you can praise him if you want, but why use me as a negative example? I was just caught off guard, okay?"
Zhu Ying laughed heartily, patting Wu Ming's hand. "Ming'er, don't be angry. Your aunt will have someone stew bird's nest for you tonight."
Of course, except for Xixi.
Xixi has been on pins and needles these past few days.
She is a pure agility-based Soul Master, with her mind filled with cultivation and missions.
As a result, he's now being dragged to the back garden for tea every day, listening to these women find all sorts of ways to praise Dai Huabin.
"What sins did I commit to deserve being dragged into this Asura situation?" Xixi sat in the corner, munching on a pastry, and muttered to Ling Luochen beside her.
Ling Luochen held a cup of hot tea, his voice cool, but a closer look revealed his ears were slightly red. "You'll get used to it. After all, he is indeed very outstanding."
Xixi was utterly speechless, leaning back. "Oh no, even your ice-cold face has fallen for me."
As the mistress of the White Tiger Duke Mansion, Zhu Ying has a very sharp eye for people.
After talking with these girls for the past few days, she had figured out most of their backgrounds.
Zhu Lu, needless to say, was the designated first wife. Everyone knew her background, she was gentle, and she was devoted to Dai Huabin.
Although Bing Hanyue and Xue Qingyao come from a reclusive family, they possess noble qualities, unfathomable strength, and are completely obedient to Dai Huabin.
That blonde girl named Di Lingxi was always clinging to Dai Huabin, wanting him to grill meat. She had a simple and straightforward personality, and her looks were devastating.
The girls in the Inner Academy are all exceptional talents: Ma Xiaotao is fiery and straightforward, Han Ruoruo and generous, and Zhang Lexuan is dignified and composed.