Xiao Qing and Xiao Lü were filled with terror.
Since arriving here, they had followed the rules the old madam had taught them, attending meticulously to their duties and watching every word and action, terrified that any mistake might get them thrown out.
After all, people like them, already registered among the lowborn, had no dignity to speak of.
Even if their master beat and cursed them or threw them out to fend for themselves, no one would seek justice on their behalf.
They thought Zhou Chen's refusal meant he was dissatisfied with them, and they were so frightened that tears began to fall.
Seeing them trembling with fear, Zhou Chen coughed and explained, "Don't overthink it. As long as you take good care of my meals and daily needs, I'll be perfectly satisfied. There really is no need for those other things. Martial practitioners like me need to preserve our virginity."
Only then did the two women breathe a sigh of relief.
For some reason, they now felt an indescribable measure of admiration and gratitude toward Zhou Chen instead.
While teaching them the rules, the old madam had told them plenty of sordid stories about wealthy households, so they had always harbored some fear of their master.
Yet the young master before them seemed very different from the masters they had heard about. Whether that was because he was upright or for some other reason, they could not say.
What was certain was that, from this moment on, they truly felt a little more gratitude and genuine affection for Zhou Chen.
Meeting a master like him was their good fortune.
All the more reason for them to put their hearts into serving him well.
The two maids returned to their side room and lay down. Xiao Qing turned onto