Ju Zi rubbed her buttocks. Originally, she had planned to get out of bed and start working, but who would've thought her legs would feel as soft as noodles, completely devoid of strength.
Although Wang Chen had told her to rest well, she wanted to leave an impression of capability, not just that of a delicate, powerless vase meant only for display.
This way, when Wang Chen eventually reaches the peak, she could closely follow by his side and seek revenge against the White Tiger Duke. If she were merely a vase, life might be easier, but that wasn't what she wanted.
Most crucially, now that she had become Wang Chen's woman, their relationship was even closer. As long as she performed well, it would be easier to gain Wang Chen's attention and support.
Ju Zi could tell that Wang Chen was a deep and reserved person, but not cold-blooded or ruthless. On the contrary, he was rather approachable and loyal.
Otherwise, last night, he wouldn't have been so gentle with her, a mere insignificant maid.
Thinking of last night, Ju Zi couldn't help but blush slightly. She had been so exhausted, yet Wang Chen, despite being the weaker party, had been completely at ease, seemingly not even fully satisfied. He had only stopped out of consideration for her physical condition.
For a moment, Ju Zi wondered if she should study some relevant knowledge. After all, as the saying goes, there's only an exhausted ox, never a ruined field…
After pondering for a moment, Ju Zi concluded that it must be her lack of experience. As long as she read more books to enrich her theoretical knowledge and practiced a few times, she would surely be able to please Wang Chen.
While demonstrating her abilities was important, winning Wang Chen's favor was equally, if not more, critical.
Ju Zi wanted to excel in both aspects. She believed that a woman who was beautiful, had a great figure, soft skin, was capable, intelligent, obedient, considerate, and knew how to serve others would be irresistible to any man.
She aimed to gradually win Wang Chen's favor and ultimately become the woman standing by his side.
Ju Zi rubbed her weak legs, then activated her two purple soul rings, using her soul power to create two oranges and eating them.
Her third soul skill, the Yellow-Skinned Orange, could accelerate the recovery of injuries. Her fourth soul skill, the Green-Skinned Orange, could speed up the recovery of physical strength.
After eating the two oranges, Ju Zi felt waves of warmth surging through her body, and her legs gained a bit more strength.
Ju Zi stood up from the carpet and walked toward the first floor with a slightly awkward gait.
Last night, she had slept in Wang Chen's bedroom on the third floor. Now, she was heading to the first floor to direct the maids living there in their work.
As Ju Zi passed by the second floor, Ye Guyi, who was staying in a guest room there, saw her descending from the third floor. At first, she didn't pay much attention—after all, it was just the maid Ju Zi, nothing surprising.
But soon, the little angel Ye Guyi sensed something was off.
Wait, why was Ju Zi coming down from the third floor? That's where Wang Chen lives. Doesn't she live on the first floor?
What happened last night?!!
Ye Guyi remembered that last night, she and Ju Zi had given Wang Chen a massage together. After being irritated by Wang Chen, she had returned to her room on the second floor to cultivate.
She had cultivated through the entire night. Now, having just woken up, she was planning to wander around and grab something delicious to eat.
But now, it was already morning, and Ju Zi was only just coming down from the third floor. Did that mean Ju Zi had spent the entire night up there with Wang Chen?
A man and a woman alone in a room together—especially Ju Zi, a woman who was clearly trying to seduce Wang Chen.
At that moment, countless scandalous, indescribable images flashed through Ye Guyi's mind.
Standing in the second-floor corridor, Ye Guyi stared intently at Ju Zi as she slowly descended from the third floor.
Her steps were slow, her walking posture slightly strange, and there was a suspicious flush on her face. Her eyes shimmered with a captivating charm, and her entire demeanor seemed provocative, even more alluring than before.
This… could this mean she had been nourished by a man?
Ye Guyi felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her heart felt as though it was being gripped tightly, and her breathing grew rapid.
Though Ye Guyi was young, she wasn't completely naive. As a woman, seeing Ju Zi in this state, how could she not understand what had happened?
Something indescribable had definitely occurred between Ju Zi and Wang Chen last night.
A wave of indescribable bitterness and anger surged in Ye Guyi's heart.
"She… she actually slept with Wang Chen!!" Ye Guyi gritted her teeth, her mind flooded with countless images, as if a fire were burning in her heart.
She had always believed that, although her relationship with Wang Chen wasn't yet defined, she was at least the closest woman to him in his household. She had never imagined someone would take the lead and develop such an intimate relationship with Wang Chen.
Ye Guyi's fists clenched tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms. Her heart was filled with unwillingness and grievance.
This Ju Zi, shameless and despicable, had used her body to seduce Wang Chen and climb into his bed. How vile, how utterly shameless!!
Ye Guyi's chest heaved with anger, her emotions so intense it felt like her cup size had increased.
At this moment, Ju Zi noticed Ye Guyi standing in the second-floor corridor, her gaze fierce enough to devour someone. Ju Zi was momentarily stunned but quickly flashed a faint smile.
At this point, Ju Zi wasn't afraid of Ye Guyi at all. Before, she might have feared Ye Guyi attacking her, but now, with the two seventh-level soul tools Wang Chen had given her for protection, a mere Ye Guyi was nothing to worry about—she couldn't harm her in the slightest.
Filled with confidence, Ju Zi said softly, "Miss Guyi, good morning."
Hearing Ju Zi's voice, Ye Guyi's anger was instantly ignited. She looked at Ju Zi coldly, her tone laced with sarcasm. "Good morning? Ju Zi, you must have slept really well last night."
Ju Zi caught the sarcasm in Ye Guyi's words but didn't get angry. Instead, she smiled faintly and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Miss Guyi. I did rest very well last night."
Ju Zi thought back to the repeated, intoxicating bliss of last night, and just recalling it made her heart race.
Seeing Ju Zi's calm demeanor, Ye Guyi's anger intensified. She bit her lip and asked sharply, "Ju Zi, last night… were you in Wang Chen's room?"
Ju Zi didn't avoid Ye Guyi's gaze. She nodded frankly and said calmly, "Yes, Miss Guyi. I was indeed in the master's room last night."
Hearing Ju Zi's candid admission, Ye Guyi's anger erupted. Unable to hold back, she raised her voice by eight degrees. "Ju Zi! How could you sleep in Wang Chen's room?! Shameless, you seduced Wang Chen!"
Looking at Ye Guyi's furious expression, Ju Zi's lips curled slightly, her eyes carrying a hint of disdain.
Seduced? As if you're any different. What right do you have to meddle? Wang Chen's official girlfriend is Meng Hongchen, yet you act like you're the duchess herself.
And so what if I seduced him? What can you do about it? Why can't I sleep in Wang Chen's room? Are you the only one allowed to get close to him?
Though Ju Zi felt some disdain for Ye Guyi's accusations, she couldn't be bothered to argue with this naive little girl—it would be a waste of time.
Ju Zi said softly, "Miss Guyi, I follow Lord Wang Chen and recognize him as my master. Serving him is only natural. If you have any objections, you can take it up with the master directly."
Hearing Ju Zi's words, Ye Guyi's anger burned even hotter. She glared at Ju Zi coldly. "Ju Zi, do you think seducing Wang Chen with your body will win his heart?! He doesn't even like you; you're just a convenient tool for him!"
Ju Zi found Ye Guyi's naivety increasingly amusing. She had never been so greedy as to want Wang Chen's heart—being his woman was already enough.
And what was wrong with being his tool? Countless women would kill for the chance and still not get it.
Ju Zi's smile remained as she said lightly, "Miss Guyi, you're absolutely right. I'm a maid, a tool for the master's pleasure."
Ye Guyi was choked by Ju Zi's words. She hadn't expected Ju Zi to be so shameless, not only refusing to argue but outright admitting it, leaving her at a loss for words.
Ye Guyi's little brain short-circuited. She took a deep breath, trying to organize her thoughts to strike back at this shameless Ju Zi.
"Ju Zi, don't get too smug. Wang Chen… he's just temporarily intrigued by you. There's no love between you two, and you'll break up sooner or later."
Hearing Ye Guyi's words, Ju Zi responded perfunctorily, "Mm-hmm, you're right. There's no love between me and the master. I'm just his plaything, and he doesn't like me at all. So you don't need to worry too much—soon enough, the master will lose interest in me. If there's nothing else, I'll get back to work."
Ye Guyi felt like her punch had landed on cotton, completely ineffective.
Watching Ju Zi's smiling face, Ye Guyi felt utterly stifled. For a moment, she desperately wanted to slap Ju Zi's face to see just how thick her skin was.
In the end, Ye Guyi didn't act. She turned around in a huff and quickly left the corridor, returning to her room.
Clearly, the naive little angel was no match for Ju Zi in a battle of words.
Ju Zi, who had been scolded, wasn't even upset, while Ye Guyi, the one doing the scolding, was the one fuming.
Watching Ye Guyi's retreating figure, Ju Zi felt delighted and continued heading to the first floor.
Meanwhile, Ye Guyi returned to her room and shut the door. She collapsed onto her bed, her heart heavy with frustration.
"Why… why did this happen? What went wrong? It shouldn't be like this," Ye Guyi murmured softly.
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