Smack, smack~
On a winter afternoon, faint sounds echoed through the elegant courtyard, occasionally accompanied by soft words. Knowing what their employer was doing, the maids nearby did not disturb them.
But after this had continued for an unknown length of time, hoofbeats sounded outside the Pei Family gate. Xiuhe, who had been playing with Niao Niao in the Front Residence, hurried outside the courtyard and peered in curiously.
Inside the room, Pei Xiangjun leaned against a pillow, her black tights pulled down onto her legs, her hands holding the bends of her knees. Already somewhat lost in pleasure, she pressed Ye Jingtang down when she heard the noise, then turned her head and asked in a deliberately normal voice:
"Xiuhe?"
Xiuhe knew what her young lady was doing. Holding Niao Niao, she stayed outside the courtyard and simply reported:
"Someone just came from the palace. His Majesty has issued a decree inviting Young Master Ye and all his beloved companions to a banquet at Taihua Hall tomorrow evening. He also asked Young Master Ye to visit the palace when he has time."
At the mention of a banquet, Pei Xiangjun knew the big event was coming. After acknowledging the message, she turned to Ye Jingtang:
"You should hold something back. Don't come home, visit each of us once, and get squeezed dry. There's a celebration banquet tomorrow evening. If you can't join in the fun..."
Naturally displeased that Third Madam still doubted his abilities, Ye Jingtang thrust his hips slightly. "I'm already Number One Under Heaven. I could stay here seven days and seven nights without a problem. How could I be unable to join in?"
"All right, all right, I know how capable you are. Satisfied? You've only just returned. Go greet everyone, especially Baijin. She's still unhappy.