Back at Hundred Lotus Manor, after confirming he was back home did Li Yuan breathe a sigh of relief. He summoned a layer of shadow blood to wash away the Yin makeup clinging to him.0

Outside the courtyard gate, Xiao Zhu was busy teaching a few newly arrived servant girls. After all, the Hundred Lotus Manor had its share of hidden secrets. Li Yuan didn’t disturb her. Instead, he headed into the inner residence, stashing the sixth rank beast meat in the cellar before calling for Xiao Lan and Xiao Mei.0

Both women lit up the moment they saw him. They bustled around at once, one heating water for his bath and clean clothes, the other arranging a delicious meal. Not that they had to do any of the cooking themselves, since the front courtyard held a dedicated kitchen complete with its own chef.0

Having been gone over half a month, Li Yuan roamed around to check on everything.0

Outside Tang Nian’s courtyard, a sign read, Do Not Disturb!0

In another wing, his daughter Sheng'er was quietly playing a little crow family game. Leaning closer to eavesdrop, Li Yuan heard her...0