Lin Xuan Qi dipped into his bathtub and rested his head backward.

The steam rising from the warm water made him relaxed and soothed him from the events earlier.

He summoned the system's information panels in his mind.

Xue Cong and Yue Jie's behavior reminded him that it had been a while since he checked what they were thinking about.

[Choose person in mansion to see summary of their day:]

[1. Xue Cong.]

[2. Yue Jie.]

[3. Yue Xin.]

[4. Lee He Song.]

[5. Liu Shi Shi.]

...

He thought about the names 'Xue Cong' and 'Yue Jie', and more words appeared in his mind.

[Summary of Xue Cong's day.]

[Xue Cong thought about you more than 100 times today.]

[She thought about how you stayed with them when faced with danger.]

[She was anxious that something might happen to you.]

[Xue Cong felt that she couldn't wait anymore and must take initiative.]

[She was adamant about continuing the Lin family for you, even if you don't think that it's crucial.]

[Loyalty: 100]

[Affection: 100]

[Respect: 100]

[Gratitude: 100]

Lin Xuan Qi frowned at what Xue Cong thought about continuing the Lin family line for him.

He didn't expect her to be much more anxious than he was.

After some thought, he could understand why.

In the Da Qian Dynasty, having kids early and young was crucial for the family's survival.

With the need for labor work, more hands would mean more income and a higher chance of survival.

[Summary of Yue Jie's day.]

[Yue Jie thought about you about 90 times today.]

[She thought more about you than Yue Xin.]

[Your bravery was something her father had always talked about.]

[She was confident that her father would be happy if she were married to you, even as a concubine.]

[She didn't know why but felt that she had to join Xue Cong with her crazy idea.]

[Even though she had felt some jealousy toward Xue Cong, she had resigned to the fate that Xue Cong was here before her.]

[She still hoped that you would be able to lead a fulfilled and successful life.]

[Loyalty: 100]

[Affection: 90]

[Respect: 100]

[Gratitude: 100]

Lin Xuan Qi was surprised by the increase in affection toward him from Yue Jie.

He hadn't paid good attention to Yue Jie other than their daily interactions.

It was also surprising to him that Yue Jie was willing to be the concubine instead of being his wife.

Lin Xuan Qi took a deep breath and stood up from the bathtub.

Water droplets dripped down into the bathtub.

He felt that it was time for him to ask for their hands now that he had confirmed what they thought about him with the daily summary.

But how should he go about it...

In the Da Qian Dynasty, usually the parents would send someone, a professional matchmaker, to ask for the hands of the potential wife.

He was alone here in the Da Qian Dynasty, and he didn't know how to go about it.

Lin Xuan Qi dried himself, changed into new clothes, and lay on his bed.

He would have to ask Sima Long what to do next, since he had to ask Sima Long about the ingredients for the Five-Element Qi Concentration Pill anyway.

After he closed his eyes, his mind drifted away quickly.

It would be a long day ahead tomorrow.

...

Next day.

Outside of the Hong Feng City walls, a familiar figure walked toward its tall and menacing walls.

It was Eunuch Xin in his ragged imperial eunuch uniform.

His pale skin contrasted with his ragged and soiled red clothing.

The security at the gate was especially heavy today.

The Governor wouldn't want anything bad to happen at Lee Zhen Ren's birthday celebrations.

"You, there! What are you doing over there?" One of the guards at the gates saw Eunuch Xin standing there and giving a creepy grin.

"Hehehe. I'm here to marvel at how popular Lee Zhen Ren is," he said and pointed at the crowd waiting to get into the city.

The guard drew out his sword and got closer to Eunuch Xin.

"Stay in line and..." The guard stopped talking when he saw that Eunuch Xin was wearing an imperial eunuch uniform.

He was informed by his superiors to be on the lookout for such a person.

The guard stopped and reached into his shirt.

"Go on. I'm waiting." Eunuch Xin stood there, grinned and goaded the guard to continue.

The guard didn't hesitate and took out a voice transmission pendant.

"I've got him here at the gate." He spoke into the voice transmission pendant.

"Hold him there." Hong Hai's voice boomed from the pendant.

"What is going on?"

"Why are you going away?"

"I don't want to miss the birthday celebrations!"

The crowd which was in front of the gate waiting to get through the security protested when they were asked to disperse from the gate.

"Scram now! It's for your own good!" The guards drew out their swords and pointed at the crowd.

It was enough of a warning to them.

They didn't want to incur the wrath of these soldiers, and they dispersed from the gate.

"Hehehe. Better make it quick. I don't have all day here." Eunuch Xin grinned, and his red lips curled up.

The guard nearest to him hesitated and stood where he was with his sword pointing at Eunuch Xin.

Eunuch Xin shook his head and shrugged his shoulders.

"The majesty would be sad to know that his Da Qian soldiers are such cowards," he said, and without any warning, lunged at the guard.

Whoosh.

His figure turned into a red shimmer and came toward the guard.

The guard gripped the handle of his sword tighter and tried to stab it at the red shimmer.

Clank.

The tip of the sword brushed past Eunuch Xin's neck and was held by the long thin fingers of Eunuch Xin.

Eunuch Xin used his other hand and came at the guard's neck.

The guard tried to parry it away but couldn't.

Splatter.

Blood spurted out of his neck.

Eunuch Xin's long thin fingers had plunged into the guard's neck effortlessly like a knife through butter.

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