But everyone knows that Xu Jingying is not young, so these things are not surprising.

It was Madam Xu who had this idea, and she quickly found a few pretty maids and sent them to Xu Jingying.

But Xu Jingying rejected them all.

The maid that Madam Xu sent wasn't a housewarming maid; she sent a spy.

Xu Jingying was no fool. On the contrary, after his plans fell through, Madam Xu angrily smashed her teacup and said, "Those tender maids are no match for his servant!"

Minghe knew about all of this.

Rumors spread from the mansion that Xu Jingying was "deeply in love" with him, saying he was a cunning fox who had escaped from a brothel.

Xu Jingying thought about the stories circulating in the manor, looked at Minghe lying on the bed, her mind a little hazy, and smiled mockingly.

Minghe opened her eyes and asked him somewhat groggily, "Young Master, what are you laughing at?"

Xu Jingying kneaded his soft, white skin and said absentmindedly, "It's nothing."

Minghe hesitated, then gently took his hand.

"What's wrong?" Xu Jingying looked at him, somewhat moved, and her voice softened.

"Young Master..." Minghe slightly raised her body, grasped his hand, and rubbed it against her chin. "Young Master should be going to the capital by now, right?"

Xu Jingying narrowed her eyes, guessing his thoughts. "What, you want to come to the capital with me?"

"Is that alright?" Minghe asked cautiously. "This servant wishes to stay by the young master's side forever."

Looking at his face, Xu Jingying found his words agreeable and suddenly burst into laughter. He then pressed his body against his back, teasingly pinching his chin, "So tell me, what can you do by following me?"

Minghe's eyelashes fluttered, she cupped his face, and kissed him on the lips. She blushed after the kiss and said, "This servant will serve you wholeheartedly, young master."

Xu Jingying looked at the vulgar thing beneath him, but it seemed to be quite receptive to his charms. "Serve me well..."

The lingering echo seemed to be waiting for Minghe's performance, as if if Minghe pleased him today, he would grant his wish, keep her by his side, and have her serve him well.

Minghe understood what he meant and immediately climbed onto his neck again.

...

Xu Jingying laughed at him: "How lewd...aren't you shameless?"

After a whole day of hard work, Minghe's abilities finally gained Xu Jingying's approval. Xu Jingying promised him that he would take him with him when they went to build the city in a few days.

On that day, not only the Xu family, but even the county magistrate personally saw him off.

The county magistrate had long heard about the Xu family's affairs.

Years later, when he looked at Minghe again, he couldn't help but associate him with the rumored scoundrel who seduced his master and was obsessed with men.

No matter how you look at it, he is an excellent child.

Minghe noticed that the county magistrate was looking at her, and she gave him a questioning look while smiling.

The county magistrate leaned closer to him, and taking advantage of the fact that not many people were looking, asked with a smile, "Those poems from back then, weren't they written by your young master?"

Minghe was taken aback, then pursed her lips and remained silent.

As the county magistrate walked past him, he patted him on the shoulder and said, "You don't have to limit yourself to Xu Jingying alone. If you can be independent, you will have your own world... As for Xu Jingying... you'd better stay away from him as soon as possible."

He is a person that no one can control.

However, the county magistrate did not say these words aloud.

Minghe smiled, and facing her was Xu Jingying walking towards her.

The county magistrate immediately released Minghe's arm.

Xu Jingying looked at the county magistrate with a scrutinizing gaze and asked first, "Godfather, what are you saying to a servant?"

Minghe dared not act rashly and stepped aside to listen to the two exchanging pleasantries.

The journey to take up his post in the capital was relatively simple.

On the way, Xu Jingying lured Minghe onto the carriage.

Xu Jingying held Minghe in his arms as if she were a toy, showing her great affection.

Minghe's eyes welled up with tears as he pinched her. Looking up at him, she saw a face so perfect it was almost flawless, yet it held something gentle about it, though it concealed too many secrets.

"What's wrong?" Xu Jingying asked him with a smile.

Minghe's body was in pain and his muscles were cramping, but Xu Jingying did not let go of his hand. Instead, he used his free hand to pinch Minghe's chin and kissed him gently.

His voice was seductive as he said, "Minghe, I'll cripple you, okay? You'll never marry again and will stay with me forever. Are you willing?"

Minghe's eyes trembled slightly, but Xu Jingying's narrowed eyes did not allow him to back down even a little.

Minghe tilted her head back and rubbed her face against his neck.

“As long as you are still Minghe’s master, whatever you say goes…” Minghe took a breath and continued, “Whatever you want to do, then so be it.”

Xu Jingying was pleased with him, and hugged him tightly, swaying back and forth, looking at him as if he were a precious treasure. He then leaned in to kiss him, and after the kiss, the corners of his mouth remained upturned.

You let go of his hand.

Minghe breathed a slight sigh of relief.

[Ding! Xu Jinying's Antisocial Index: 10%!]

The data was terrifyingly low, but Minghe couldn't be happy at all.

Xu Jingying doesn't seem like a normal person at all.

"Little Darling..." Minghe called out to it in her mind.

Xiao Guai knew what he was going to ask: "Minghe, the data is correct."

Gradually, Minghe finally understood what the phrase "the data is fine" really meant.

As they got closer to the capital, Xu Jinying's antisocial index steadily increased, reaching a peak of 60% by the time they arrived at the gates of the capital.

Not a single point off.

Someone came to meet him at the city gate. The carriage, drawn by four horses, bore the character "Xiao".

Xiao Guai: "It's Xu Jingying's mother's family."

Minghe was no longer on horseback; he had been driven off by Xu Jingying long before they entered the city.

A middle-aged man immediately stepped forward. Upon seeing Xu Jinying, he had teary eyes and immediately hugged her tightly.

Xu Jingying called him, "Uncle."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a long time, laughing and talking, before entering the city together.

A servant from the Xiao household, named A Bao, who had come along, bumped into Minghe on the shoulder and asked, "Hey, who are you?"

"Huh?" Minghe didn't answer for a moment, but after realizing what she meant, she said, "My name is Minghe, and I am my young master's page."

When Ah Bao saw that he was calm and composed upon first arriving in the capital, he thought to himself that this young master who had been living away from home might actually be quite extraordinary.