Chapter 195 Zhu Ying's Happy Moments
Zhu Ying immediately realized what was happening and patted Dai Huabin's arm.
"Hua Bin, since they are people sent by Her Highness the Princess, we cannot neglect them. Go to the front hall and take a look."
Dai Huabin nodded in agreement. "Okay, Mother, I'll go right away."
Dai Yaoheng added sourly from behind, "Go ahead. Don't keep your confidante waiting."
Dai Huabin ignored him, turned around, left the inner hall, walked through the corridor, and went straight to the reception room in the front yard.
Inside the reception room, Qingya sat upright in a chair, holding a teacup in her hands.
Today, she wore a purple, fitted long dress that perfectly outlined her mature and graceful curves, exuding a dignified yet gentle charm.
Hearing footsteps, Qingya looked up and saw Dai Huabin walk in. She immediately put down her teacup and stood up.
"Hua Bin, it's been a long time."
"Qingya, you're still as beautiful as ever. But why did you come all this way in person?" Dai Huabin stepped forward and gestured for her to sit down and chat.
Qingya covered her lips and chuckled softly, her tone carrying a hint of teasing.
"It's all because of Princess Jiujiu. She went to the Star Emperor Hotel to look for you today, but she didn't find you there. The receptionist said you took a large group of people back to the Duke's mansion. Her Highness was worried, so she asked me to come and check on the situation."
Dai Huabin was stunned for a moment.
Had she gone to the hotel to look for him after such a long time?
He was well aware of the Star Luo royal family's attitude toward him.
Xu Jiawei and Xu Jiujiu probably had a lot of ideas about the transaction involving the Snow Emperor Embryo and the Star Luo Spirit Pearl a year ago. Now that Xu Jiujiu had taken the initiative to contact him, she probably wanted to take advantage of the time before the competition to get closer to him.
"I see. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness," Dai Huabin said politely.
Seeing that Dai Huabin's expression remained calm, Qingya raised her hand and touched the soul tool at her waist.
With a flash of light, several exquisite jade bottles and wooden boxes appeared on the table.
"Her Highness heard that you had just returned from a surveillance mission in the Mingdou Mountains and was worried that you might have been injured, so she specially asked me to send you some of the Star Luo royal family's exclusive healing medicines."
Qingya pushed the items toward Dai Huabin, her voice gentle.
"These secret medicines are not usually given to outsiders. They have miraculous effects on restoring soul power and treating external injuries."
Dai Huabin glanced at the jade bottles on the table.
This wasn't simply delivering medicine. It was clearly a favor and a test of the waters.
"Qingya, please thank Princess Jiujiu for me."
Dai Huabin did not refuse and readily accepted the items.
"Our team will be returning to Star Luo City in a few days to participate in the grand competition. I will thank Her Highness in person then."
Accepting the gift signified that he acknowledged and accepted the favor.
Seeing that the task was completed, Qingya's smile deepened.
"Okay, then I'll pass on your message. You've just gotten home, so you must have a lot to do. I won't bother you any longer."
Dai Huabin stood up to see her out. "I'll see you out."
The two walked all the way to the gate of the Duke's mansion.
Qingya boarded the carriage, lifted the curtain, and waved to Dai Huabin. "See you in Star Luo City."
"See you in Star Luo City."
Watching the carriage drive away, Dai Huabin turned and went back to his residence. As soon as he entered, he bumped into Dai Yaoheng, who was strolling out.
"They're gone?" Dai Yaoheng glanced toward the door. "What nice things did they send?"
"Royal healing medicine." Dai Huabin tossed a jade bottle to Dai Yaoheng. "Brother, would you like some?"
Dai Yaoheng hurriedly caught the jade bottle, pursed his lips, and said, "I dare not accept it. This is a token of love given to you by the princess. I'm afraid it will shorten my lifespan if I eat it."
"Give it back to me if you're not going to eat it."
"Once it's in my hands, it's mine." Dai Yaoheng immediately stuffed the jade bottle into his pocket and quickly slipped away.
During this period, Dai Huabin and Dai Yaoheng had also gotten along well because Dai Huabin found that Dai Yaoheng was indeed a good person.
Furthermore, since the two were brothers, their relationship naturally grew even better.
In the following days, the back courtyard of the White Tiger Duke's mansion became the liveliest place in the entire mansion.
Zhu Ying smiled from ear to ear every day.
The reason was simple: these girls were too good at charming people.
Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, Cui Yajie, Ning Tian, Zhu Lu, Bing Hanyue, Xue Qingyao, Di Lingxi, along with Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen, Han Ruoruo, and Wu Ming from the inner courtyard, and even the senior sister Zhang Lexuan, who led the team, took turns accompanying Zhu Ying to drink tea and chat in the back garden every day.
Every three sentences, the topic inevitably involved Dai Huabin.
"Aunt Zhu, you don't know, Hua Bin is really amazing in the academy. During the promotion exam, he subdued the ten-thousand-year-old soul beast in just a few moves!" Xiao Xiao rested her chin on her hands, her eyes sparkling as she recounted Dai Huabin's glorious deeds.
Wang Dong'er chimed in, unconvinced. "That's because his soul power is high! But his actual combat skills are truly exceptional. Even I can't beat him."
Zhu Ying nodded repeatedly. Then, holding Wang Dong'er's hand, she asked with a smile, "Dong'er, where are you from? What do your parents do?"
When the conversation turned toward her family background, Wang Dong'er blushed instantly and stammered, unable to utter a word for a long time.
Unfortunately, Wang Dong'er genuinely didn't know what her parents did for a living or even who they were.
At another table, Ma Xiaotao was holding Zhu Ying's arm. The fiery-tempered senior from the inner academy was now as docile as a kitten.
"Auntie, Hua Bin defeated a Seventh Ring Soul Sage a few days ago. Now, those arrogant male students in our inner courtyard avoid him like the plague."
Wu Ming rolled her eyes and couldn't help but complain.
"Ma Xiaotao, praise him if you want, but why use me as a negative example? I wasn't prepared, was I?"
Zhu Ying laughed heartily and patted Wu Ming's hand. "Ming'er, don't be shy. Your aunt will have someone stew bird's nest for you tonight."
Of course, except for Xixi.
Xixi had been on pins and needles these past few days.
She was a pure agility-based Soul Master whose mind was full of cultivation and missions.
Now, she was dragged to the back garden for tea every day, listening to these women praise Hua Bin in every possible way.
"What sins did I commit to deserve being dragged into this hellish situation?" Xixi sat in the corner, munching on a pastry, and muttered to Ling Luochen beside her.
Ling Luochen held a cup of hot tea. Her voice was cool and clear, but a closer look revealed that her ears were slightly red. "You'll get used to it. After all, he is indeed very outstanding."
Xixi was utterly speechless and leaned back. "It's over. Even your icy face has been softened."
As the mistress of the White Tiger Duke's mansion, Zhu Ying had a very sharp eye for people.
After chatting with these girls for the past few days, she had figured out most of their backgrounds.
Zhu Lu, needless to say, was the designated first wife. Everyone knew her background. She was gentle and obedient, and she was devoted to Dai Huabin.
Although Bing Hanyue and Xue Qingyao came from reclusive families, they possessed noble qualities and unfathomable strength, and they were completely obedient to Dai Huabin.
That blonde girl named Di Lingxi was always clinging to Dai Huabin, wanting him to grill meat for her. She had a simple and straightforward personality, and her appearance was downright horrific.
The girls in the inner courtyard were all exceptional talents. Ma Xia
otao was fiery and straightforward, Han Ruoruo was gentle and generous, and Zhang Lexuan was dignified and composed.
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