Royal Gold Magistrate

The three entered the residence.

Fang Zheng carefully examined the two maids.

That old fox Liu Xun was really willing to invest. The two maids looked to be only about ten years old.

They were pretty and charming, their eyes seemingly sparkling as they kept looking at Fang Zheng.

Fang Zheng couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy.

Oh no… a honey trap. Who could resist this?

He was, after all, a handsome young man in his twenties! If something were to happen, he might lose control and say things he shouldn’t.

Before, when the house was full of people, it was fine. Everyone was lively, and there weren’t any other thoughts.

But now, with no one else around~

Fang Zheng became alert internally. He turned to look at Zhou Dahai, carefully examining him as well.

“You, just guard the house.”

“Hong Yao, Lu Liu, come with me inside!”

Hong Yao and Lu Liu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with amusement, then they both looked at Fang Zheng and nodded simultaneously.

The three walked into the room.

Zhou Dahai watched their retreating figures, a sinister smile appearing on his face.

Once inside, Fang Zheng took off his outer robe and lay face down on the bed.

Hong Yao, seeing this, asked confusedly, “Master… what are your instructions for us?”

“I’ve been walking all day, my back hurts. One of you massage my shoulders, and the other walk on my back!”

“Walk on your back?” Hong Yao swallowed.

She had never heard of such a practice! Wouldn’t stepping on you be disrespectful?

“Why aren’t you moving? Your master is exhausted.”

Fang Zheng’s body was indeed tired. In the past, the lazy bones always rode in sedan chairs or carriages when going out, and he usually had Xiao Tao and Xiao Bai to attend to him.

As a half-invalid, personally running this errand was indeed quite taxing.

It was good that two maids had come to help him relax.

And incidentally, challenge his weakness!

Hong Yao stood bashfully in place, shyly saying, “Master… what do you mean by walking on your back?”

“It means standing on my back and walking, don’t you understand? If you’re too heavy, hold onto the bed frame.”

By this time, Lu Liu had already started massaging Fang Zheng’s shoulders.

Her small hands were soft and boneless, but the pressure was just right, and she found the correct spots easily, showing she was experienced in this kind of work.

“Hmm? Why aren’t you moving yet?”

Fang Zheng turned his head and saw Hong Yao still standing in place, so he urged her.

Hong Yao said coyly, “Master, I’m afraid I’ll dirty your clothes.”

“Silly girl, just take off your shoes and socks, problem solved!”

Hong Yao bit her lip, her face red as she gently kicked off her embroidered shoes and then removed her snow-white socks.

Just as she was about to get on the bed, Fang Zheng stopped her.

“Wait a moment!”

Hong Yao paused: “What’s wrong, Master?”

“Let me see your feet.”

Fang Zheng looked over. Hong Yao’s feet were beautiful, with snow-white skin so delicate you could almost see the blood vessels underneath.

Her feet were graceful and slightly arched, with ankles perfectly proportioned, a natural beauty.

Her five toes were slightly rosy, like tender lotus shoots.

“Alright, you can start walking now.”

Hong Yao didn’t think much of it, assuming Fang Zheng was just checking if her feet were clean.

She then stepped onto the edge of the bed, holding onto the bed frame as she gently began to walk on Fang Zheng’s back.

Fang Zheng closed his eyes, starting to enjoy the sensation.

Comfortable… truly comfortable, but damn, he was hungry! So hungry!

Thinking of Xiao Tao’s twice-cooked pork, pork meatballs, braised pork, beef noodles…. Fang Zheng wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and sighed.

Lu Liu quickly asked, “What’s wrong, Master? Is this servant not massaging well?”

“No, it’s good. Continue.”

Lu Liu giggled, “Then it must be that Master has something troubling him. You can tell us about it.”

“Troubling? Not really. It’s just that your master is hungry.”

“Then… what would you like to eat? This servant can go prepare it for you.”

“I want to eat beef.”

“…………”

Lu Liu’s face immediately twisted with difficulty. Beef? Where could she get beef to eat in the middle of the night? Was he always this hard to serve?

Seeing they didn’t speak, Fang Zheng said casually, “What? Doesn’t Lord Liu have beef to eat?”

Lu Liu hurriedly explained, “Master, eating beef is against the law. And I heard that Lord Liu is particularly frugal. He eats whatever the common people eat daily.”

“Haha! Then his job as a prefect must be quite tasteless!”

“When your master gets promoted in the future, I’ll take you to the capital to see the world. Tsk tsk, even dogs wouldn’t eat such bland food!”

Hong Yao and Lu Liu agreed verbally, but in their hearts, they both thought: What a scoundrel!

After some time of walking and massaging, the two maids were covered in a light sweat, and Fang Zheng felt he had enjoyed enough. He directly said, “Alright, that’s enough.”

“Go boil some water, then tell Zhou Dahai to get some food from outside. There should be fish and meat. Go on.”

As he spoke, Fang Zheng took out a tael of silver from his sleeve.

Lu Liu looked at the silver and frowned, “Master… I’m afraid this won’t be enough. It needs to be five taels.”

“Then make it five taels! Quick, tell him to go. Your master is starving!”

Lu Liu took the silver, and together with Hong Yao, they left, swaying their slender waists.

Fang Zheng got up to stretch his muscles and sat on the edge of the bed, starting to think again.

These two maids were quite skilled, probably well-trained.

If he couldn’t resist temptation and let something slip, the news might reach Liu Xun’s ears.

But if he didn’t touch them, it would make Liu Xun suspicious… This was quite troublesome.

After much consideration, Fang Zheng smiled bitterly, having made his decision in his heart.

It could only be done this way…

When Zhou Dahai brought back the wine and food, Fang Zheng eagerly started eating.

At his age, his appetite was naturally big, and after running around all day with barely anything to eat, he was famished.

Soon, half of the dishes on the table were gone.

When Hong Yao and Lu Liu came in to inform him that the water was ready, they were startled.

How could he have eaten half the table of food in such a short time!

Hong Yao carefully said, “Master, have you finished eating?”

Fang Zheng picked his teeth, speaking casually, “Finished? What’s there to finish! I was just hungry, this stuff… it’ll do.”

“Then shall I clear away the leftover food for you?” Hong Yao looked at the table full of meat dishes with some envy.

“Throw it away to feed the dogs.”

What a wastrel! Hong Yao and Lu Liu both inwardly spat in disgust.

“Master, the water is ready. Do you want to take a bath now?”

Fang Zheng nodded, lazily getting up and walking towards the bathroom.

Entering the bathtub, Fang Zheng tested the water temperature, then took off his clothes and jumped into the tub.

Placing a wet towel on his forehead, he leaned back. Ahh, comfortable…

At this moment, if only there was a woman…

Just as Fang Zheng was indulging in his fantasy, the bathroom door opened.

Two graceful figures slipped in. Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes, looking through the steam.

He saw Hong Yao and Lu Liu, dressed in light gauze, their charming figures clearly visible.

Their spring-like, alluring eyes looked at Fang Zheng as they said in unison, “This servant will attend to the Master’s bath.”

With that, they both approached.

Seeing the four fair legs coming towards him.

Fang Zheng gulped, furrowed his brow, and shouted angrily, “Get out!”