Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1701: Chapter 701: The Greatest Gift of Etiquette

Inside the Viscount Mansion, after obtaining Xu Jin’s permission, Eldest Princess Zhu Linxiao of the Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion began to command a large group of servants to clean and tidy the whole Dao Mansion, addressing him as husband every time she spoke.

Xu Jin didn’t stop her, only quietly watching her performance.

To see how long she could keep up the act.

Xu Jin had some skill in tea appreciation, not much experience but a lot of exposure.

But truth be told, the Dao Mansion managed by Zhu Linxiao was indeed quite satisfactory.

Visibly clean and orderly, with every item, especially those that involve close contact, like meditation mats, bamboo cushions, bedding, curtains, teacups, green plants, etc., all refreshed.

Xu Jin’s most often used Cultivation Quiet Room, bedroom, and study were all reorganized and placed according to Xu Jin’s opinions after his personal consultation.

Guard Array and other things were also arranged.

What was especially impressive was Zhu Linxiao’s exceptional comprehension ability, managing to restore eighty percent of the study that Xu Jin desired in a short amount of time.

Judging by this alone, Zhu Linxiao was indeed extremely capable and considerate, truly remarkable.

With such a woman managing household affairs, Xu Jin could comfortably focus on cultivating and expanding his career.

But the problem was, who exactly was Zhu Linxiao?

A Tenth Rank Star Lord, Eldest Princess of the Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion, and concurrently the Hall Master of Dongxuan Dao Palace’s Punishment Hall.

In past lives, she would have been the head of the public security, prosecution, and court systems.

High-ranking, influential, with a high Cultivation Level.

And yet here she was, lowering herself in front of Xu Jin, calling him husband, which sent a chill down Xu Jin’s spine.

The lower she bowed, the larger she seemed to be plotting.

This woman’s actions seemed as if she wanted Xu Jin to exhaust himself for the Yutang Royal Mansion.

They might even be trying to squeeze everything out of Xu Jin to support the Yutang Royal Mansion.

This was definitely not what Xu Jin wanted.

In Xu Jin’s ideal outcome, his collaboration with the Yutang Royal Mansion would be mutually beneficial!

At worst, they’d each get what they needed.

But sacrificing his interests to accomplish the Yutang Royal Mansion was something he was absolutely unwilling to do!

Therefore, Xu Jin quietly watched Zhu Linxiao demonstrate her tea skills.

To put it simply, such tea performance, as long as it doesn’t threaten his interests, is something men are quite fond of watching.

Zhu Linxiao was busy for more than a two-hour period, finally bringing a duo of a man and a woman cultivator before Xu Jin, both middle-aged, with seventh-tier mid to late period cultivation.

"Husband."

Zhu Linxiao first saluted Xu Jin slightly, then had the two come before Xu Jin.

The two immediately knelt down on the ground, kowtowing to Xu Jin while releasing their Divine Soul Origin, "I am Zhu Zhuang, I am Zhu Ling, greetings to the master."

"Husband, these are the internal and external stewards I selected for you, both are smart; if husband is satisfied, you can seize their Divine Soul and use them freely, in the future they will only follow husband’s commands.

If husband is not willing, feel free to lay down requirements, I will select candidates according to husband’s wishes and let husband pick the preferred ones again." Zhu Linxiao said softly.

"Chosen by the lady, presumably they will do, alright, you both may leave now."

Zhu Zhuang and Zhu Ling, upon hearing Xu Jin’s words, didn’t act immediately but looked towards Zhu Linxiao first.

This scene amused Xu Jin, who looked at Zhu Linxiao with a smile.

Zhu Linxiao wasn’t annoyed either, she softly said, "Didn’t understand my husband’s words? Go to the backyard and receive fifty lashes, next time, head to the Mining Star."

The two were taken aback and hurriedly kowtowed to apologize before leaving promptly.

Watching them go, Xu Jin didn’t want to waste words, directly saying, "Eldest Princess, what is your intention, what are your demands, just say it, I am not fond of playing games."

Zhu Linxiao, still cloaked in a veil, raised her head in response, "What does husband mean by this?"

Xu Jin was stunned.

Was the tea practice a habit?

To say nothing else, just based on Zhu Zhuang and Zhu Ling’s reactions, and the punishment meted out to them, it was clear this woman was decisive in slaughter, extremely authoritative.

If not, how could she possibly wield the Punishment Hall of Dongxuan Dao Palace?

That is a super-violent agency combining public security, prosecution, and court!

But at this moment...

The problem is, from appearance until now, Zhu Linxiao has maintained this demeanor, and Xu Jin has yet to find a good way to expose her.

"Fine, since you’re habitually acting in such a way, I want to see how long you can keep it up," Xu Jin coldly sneered to himself.

"Why, still wearing a veil in front of me?" Xu Jin suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Linxiao softly replied, "Husband, don’t blame me, there were too many outsiders just now, I’ll take it off now."

Then, turning sideways, Zhu Linxiao gently removed the veil.

Xu Jin’s eyes suddenly brightened.

It was like a dazzling radiance, with bright black shapely eyebrows, skin white with a rosy hue, bright eyes and teeth, jewel ornaments atop slightly swaying, with a hint of mature elegance, truly radiant.

Xu Jin could only say, charming and beautiful!

Gaze shifting, sitting behind the desk, Xu Jin suddenly stretched his leg, "Leg is sore."

Since you wish to perform tea craft, let’s see how far you can go.

Xu Jin’s words made Zhu Linxiao lower her beautiful eyes, looking at Xu Jin’s leg, slightly startled.

What a joke, an eighth-tier expert, Star Power flows like Ruyi, not to mention standing half a day, or even carrying a thousand catty standing a day, and the leg wouldn’t be sore.

In an instant, Zhu Linxiao understood Xu Jin’s meaning.

Just when Xu Jin thought Zhu Linxiao couldn’t continue her tea performance, the palace-dressed Zhu Linxiao suddenly stood up, then quickly walked to Xu Jin, squatting down, placing her hands on Xu Jin’s thigh.

"Husband is tired, let me serve a little."

Then she crouched in front of Xu Jin, massaging his thighs, in the doorway and front entrance, occasionally servants passing by saw the scene, but Zhu Linxiao didn’t mind at all, her technique was clumsy yet kept adjusting, quite attentive.