Lin Xiaowei understood Xiao Muzi's veiled words perfectly, being no mere maiden.
A flicker of murderous intent flashed through Lin Xiaowei's mind as she gazed at the lewd expression on Xiao Muzi's delicate face.
Did this Xiao Muzi truly believe she was at his mercy?
If she hadn't been caught off guard earlier, how could she have allowed such a person to take advantage?
She had to admit, though Xiao Muzi was not a man, his technique was indeed masterful.
She had found it quite comfortable.
If it happened a few more times in the future, she wouldn't object.
However, the prerequisite was that Xiao Muzi could not underestimate her.
He had to, from the bottom of his heart, recognize her as the master.
In this matter, he was merely serving her, not toying with her.
Having made up her mind, Lin Xiaowei's demeanor changed almost instantaneously.
Although she was a woman, she was a woman from the apocalypse.
Even without superpowers, she had survived years in the apocalypse and possessed considerable skills.
She might be utterly helpless against a master like Yizixie, but dealing with a weak, young eunuch was a piece of cake.
Lin Xiaowei's hand shot out and struck Xiao Muzi's chest. Xiao Muzi was instantly sent flying by Lin Xiaowei's blow. Seizing the opportunity, she twisted her hand and removed the hairpin from her head.
With a powerful leap, she landed in front of Xiao Muzi.
The hairpin in her hand was pointed directly at Xiao Muzi's throat.
Xiao Muzi's heart pounded as he looked at the sharp golden hairpin pressed against his neck.
He was certain that if he made another move, Lin Xiaowei would not hesitate to plunge the golden hairpin into his throat.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, I was wrong, this servant was wrong."
Xiao Muzi was truly terrified.
He had witnessed many deaths, but he had never experienced one himself.
Having become Wang Lin's disciple, his journey had been smooth sailing.
Let alone threats to his life, he had never been bullied or cursed by anyone other than the Emperor and Wang Lin.
Now, his life was in Lin Xiaowei's hands, and he couldn't help but be afraid.
"Your Highness, I was momentarily possessed earlier. It was this servant's fault. This servant will not complain, no matter the punishment Your Highness deems fit. I beg Your Highness, for the sake of this servant's service to you, to spare me this once. I promise, there will never be a next time."
The lewd smile on Xiao Muzi's face had long since vanished.
In its place was pure fear and terror.
Lin Xiaowei was very satisfied with Xiao Muzi's change.
Men...
Not all men, and eunuchs too.
Many were like this, bullying the weak and fearing the strong.
If women didn't resist, they would comfortably bully them.
If they encountered a formidable opponent, they would instantly turn into little sheep.
Therefore, looking at the constantly begging Xiao Muzi, Lin Xiaowei sneered in her heart.
She had seen plenty of such characters in the apocalypse.
She never expected that Wang Lin, such a seasoned person, would take in such a disciple.
"From now on, do you know what you should do?"
Lin Xiaowei's voice was indifferent, but to Xiao Muzi, it was immensely oppressive.
"Your Highness, rest assured. From now on, if Your Highness tells this servant to go east, and there is a wall to the east, this servant will not even bat an eye."
Xiao Muzi's words made Lin Xiaowei chuckle inwardly.
She almost couldn't contain her laughter.
But considering the current situation, she swallowed the smile that was about to escape her lips.
"Don't think you have any leverage over me, understand?" Lin Xiaowei said coolly.
Xiao Muzi was stunned by her words, then forced a bitter smile.
He had been fantasizing earlier.
He was just a eunuch, after all.
After solemnly reassuring her again, Lin Xiaowei slowly withdrew the golden hairpin.
Turning around and walking back to the bed, she lay down again and said lazily, "Clean me up."
Xiao Muzi was shocked. Had he heard correctly?
Lin Xiaowei was actually asking him to touch her body again?
Then why had she acted like that earlier?
As Xiao Muzi was pondering this, Lin Xiaowei spoke again.
"I'm calling you, what are you dawdling for?"
Hearing Lin Xiaowei's repeated urging, Xiao Muzi decided not to think about it any further.
It was already like this; overthinking wouldn't help.
He picked up a clean towel and began to clean Lin Xiaowei's lower body. As he cleaned, he felt a surge of desire again.
As he was inwardly cursing himself, he saw that Lin Xiaowei was also becoming aroused.
Lin Xiaowei waited for a while, but seeing that Xiao Muzi hadn't made any move, she knew she had definitely frightened him earlier, so she said.
"Serve me well, and you'll have plenty to eat and drink in the future."
The meaning of this service was naturally quite profound.
Xiao Muzi was instantly overjoyed.
He never expected Lin Xiaowei to make such a decision in the end.
To prevent Lin Xiaowei from changing her mind, Xiao Muzi reacted instantly.
Relying on his self-taught talents, Xiao Muzi successfully brought Lin Xiaowei to pleasure once again.
Afterward, Lin Xiaowei fell asleep directly.
The numerous climaxes of the day had left her mentally exhausted. As for other matters, Xiao Muzi would naturally take care of them for her.
She wasn't afraid of Xiao Muzi having any ill intentions. Unless he didn't want to live, he could only serve her obediently.
When Lin Xiaowei woke up again, the sky had already darkened, and the room was dim, with no lights on.
"Your Highness, you're awake?"
Xiao Muzi's voice came instantly, and then candlelight illuminated the room.
Lin Xiaowei looked towards the candlelight and saw Xiao Muzi approaching with his head bowed respectfully. "His Majesty came by this afternoon, saw that Your Highness was still asleep, and left, saying he would come again in the evening."
Lin Xiaowei acknowledged this and asked Xiao Muzi to help her get up and dressed.
While various dramatic events unfolded in the Forbidden City, there was a picture of warmth in the Four Seas House.
Without Lin Xiaowei's interference, Shen Xiaoyan and the others lived carefree and happy lives.
They had no interest in the storms in the imperial court and no desire to understand them.
Time flew by, and events piled up. It seemed like just a blink of an eye, and spring had arrived.
When Shen Xiaoyan saw that the flowers in the garden were all blooming, she slowly wondered if it was time to plant the fruit trees.
After returning, Shen Xiaoyan discussed it with Zheng Wei.
Zheng Wei, seeing her interest, naturally had no intention of stopping her.
Thus, the two, along with a group of servants, energetically began planting fruit trees in the previously cleared open spaces.
The trees were, of course, the same ones brought from the mansion below Baiyun Peak.
However, as the servants planted the trees, they always felt that these trees seemed to have grown a bit larger than before.
Yet, they dismissed the thought, finding it impossible.
How could they have grown while being perfectly preserved in the Grand Tutor's space? It was as if these trees had become spirits.