As Yaya pondered, a footstep sounded suddenly.

Yaya returned to her senses instantly, feigning her steps to walk past, a puzzled voice emerging.

"Polia? You've delivered the wine to the master so quickly?"

Hearing these words, Yaya turned her head to look forward, it was Kuisi approaching her.

Yaya's steps halted, she lowered her head and said, "Yes, Steward Kuisi, the gin has been delivered to the master."

Kuisi looked at Yaya gratefully, "I don't know why, suddenly felt uncomfortable in the stomach, luckily you're here!"

"There should be nothing happening tonight, hurry back and rest, it's quite cold."

Yaya bent over, responding, "Yes, Steward Kuisi."

Kuisi nodded, her gaze shifting, as she watched Polia step away, swaying her hips gradually into the distance.

Watching that swaying motion, Kuisi couldn't help but glance at her own behind.

Flat and without any curves…

Kuisi pursed her lips somewhat displeasedly.

...

Under the night sky.

Seven or eight cavalry were galloping fast against the blowing cold wind.

At the end of their galloping path was a three-story mansion.

Although it was now deep in the night, the beams of light shining through the window gaps of the mansion were still clearly visible.

A few minutes later.

The cavalry arrived in front of the mansion.

Several attendants responsible for guarding the mansion immediately drew the scimitars in their hands.

However, upon seeing the armor worn by these cavalry, they nervously asked, "Who are you people?"

"Daring to intrude into Master Aiden's territory at midnight!"

The man atop a tall horse pulled down the wool scarf around his face.

He gazed directly at the attendants and said, "Commander Lawrence Ducas, accompanied by Knight Godfrey Harvey, is here to see Aiden Manor Lord."

"Quickly go and report!"

Hearing Godfrey's words, the attendants couldn't help but exchange glances.

This Godfrey knight, they naturally hadn't heard of him.

However, from Chief Attendant Ackman's mouth, they had heard of Lawrence Ducas's presence.

The Marquis Duca's younger brother!

One of the attendants spoke to Godfrey, "Please wait a moment."

Upon speaking, the attendant hurriedly ran towards the second floor, initially intending to go to Lady Justine's room.

Suddenly he remembered that Ackman had already left the territory with several attendants.

The attendant had to head to Master Aiden's room on the third floor.

Climbing the stairs, the attendant reached the door of the room.

The two attendants at the door glanced at him, then withdrew their gaze.

However, just as the attendant was about to knock on the wooden door, a series of applauding sounds erupted from within the room.

Amidst the rhythmic clapping, there were also women's cries.

The attendant immediately became somewhat hesitant.

The attendant tasked with guarding Aiden's safety at the side glanced over, advising, "I suggest you don't disturb Master Aiden at this moment..."

Nevertheless.

The attendant still knocked on the wooden door.

Instantly, the clapping and cries inside the room ceased abruptly.

Aiden's angry voice suddenly rang out, "You better give me a reasonable explanation, or I will have you torn to pieces and fed to the Greyhounds!"

The attendant's heart was full of tension, he hurriedly spoke, "Master, Knight Godfrey, who claims to be the Commander of Lawrence Ducas, is waiting downstairs."

"He asked me to quickly report to you."

Accompanied by a reluctant woman's voice, a hurried sound of footsteps on the floor resounded.

Amidst a rustling sound of dressing.

The tightly closed door was suddenly opened.

Amidst a mix of body sweat and sour odor, Aiden walked out of the room.

He glanced at the attendant, asking, "Have you confirmed the identity of the visitors?"

The attendant hurriedly explained, "Master, on their armor's left chest, there's a symbol of a Greatsword crossed with a shield…"

Aiden frowned, without saying a word, quickened his steps downstairs.

Arriving on the first floor.

Seeing the unfamiliar yet familiar face standing outside the mansion waiting, Aiden quickened his steps again.

Obsequious words poured out from Aiden's mouth, "Apologies, apologies, Knight Godfrey, I didn't expect you to visit my humble abode on such a cold night..."

"What are you still standing there for, quickly invite Knight Godfrey in!"

The attendants immediately lowered their heads.

Godfrey glanced at a few soldiers, instructing them to wait outside the door.

He said no unnecessary words, directly stepping inside, entering the mansion.

As the mansion door closed, a faint warmth enveloped Godfrey.

Brought by the attendants into the reception hall.

Godfrey looked at Aiden, speaking bluntly, "Aiden Manor Lord, I assume you know the purpose of my visit."

Seated at the main seat, Aiden feigned ignorance, asking, "Is it about the Iron Blood Brotherhood Bandit Corps?"

"Knight Godfrey, I truly don't know where they have gone!"

"Just as I informed Lord Lawrence before, I am the greatest victim of this bandit rampage."

"Now that Lord Lawrence is leading an army to suppress the bandits, if I knew, I'd definitely tell you immediately..."

Seeing Aiden's expression of having hardships he couldn't express, Godfrey nodded slightly.

"I believe Aiden Manor Lord truly doesn't know."

"Then let's put it another way, Aiden Manor Lord."

Aiden frowned, "Put it another way?"

Godfrey responded, "Yes, I've heard elsewhere that you have hired two mercenary corps to serve you!"

"The first is the Iron Thorns Mercenary Corps, which drove away the Iron Blood Brotherhood Bandit Corps from your mansion."

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