Next day.

Lin Xuan Qi was enjoying his breakfast when Hun Xiong Kun's men came into the mansion hurriedly, making a small commotion.

It was unusual as they were usually quiet and didn't bother anyone.

Something must have happened.

"Master Lee," Lin Xuan Qi called out, and Lee He Song nodded.

Lin Xuan Qi stood up next and checked on Hun Xiong Kun's men with Lee He Song following closely behind him.

One of the guards among Hun Xiong Kun's men was injured.

"What happened?" he asked.

"Master Lin, there were some men that lined up the street.

"Giving us no way to get through, and we had an argument.

"We started to push each other around, and a fight finally broke out.

"Took us quite a bit of effort to bash through their blockage.

"Unfortunately, Low here got hurt."

One of the men bowed at him and replied.

Lin Xuan Qi glanced over at Lee He Song.

It was obvious that it was Su Chen and Wu Tong playing games again.

Lee He Song nodded at him and said, "I shall escort them on the delivery from now on."

Lin Xuan Qi sighed and said, "Thanks, Master Lee."

He knew that he had no choice but to risk Lee He Song for the time being.

Two more days before the soap is hardened, and then he could seek to co-operate with Sima Long.

And, hopefully, Sima Long's elders would be interested enough in the soap business to help take care of Su Chen and Wu Tong.

As for now, he had to make sure no one is hurt and the delivery goes through.

"Thank you so much, Master Lin and Master Lee. We shall let our boss know about your kind gesture." Hun Xiong Kun's men bowed and thanked Lin Xuan Qi and Master Lee for the help.

Lin Xuan Qi nodded, waved at them, gesturing for them to get to work.

He also checked on the injured man.

"Are you doing all right? Do you need medical help?"

Lin Xuan Qi asked, even though he had no idea where to find help.

That was something that he hadn't gotten around to taking care of.

Maybe he should find a sensei to join the mansion next.

The injured man shook his head, pointed to some cuts on his arms, and said, "These are nothing, part of the business."

He pointed at some of the old scars on his body and said, "See, they will heal very soon with my master's blood clotting powder."

Lin Xuan Qi was glad that the wounds weren't very serious.

He went back and continued to have his breakfast.

"Master Lin, what happened?" Xue Cong asked with her eyebrows locked together with worry.

She was happy here, and she didn't want anything unfortunate to befall the mansion.

Yue Jie and Yue Xin also thought the same, having the same worried expression on their faces.

Liu Shi Shi kept quiet and munched on her food in her seat.

The atmosphere hung in the air as they waited for Lin Xuan Qi's reply.

Lin Xuan Qi scratched his head, gave them a smile, and said, "One of the workers fell and hurt himself. Nothing to worry about."

He didn't want them to worry too much while he took care of things.

Xue Cong, Yue Jie, and Yue Xin nodded.

Lin Xuan Qi had always been dependable in their eyes, so they didn't say anything more.

The only person who didn't seem to be taken in was Liu Shi Shi.

She continued eating the food and kept quiet.

When the servant girls cleared the table and everyone else started their day of work, Liu Shi Shi stayed behind with Lin Xuan Qi.

"So..." she said and glanced at Lin Xuan Qi.

Lin Xuan Qi shrugged and said, "I guess you'll need to be on high alert for the next few days.

"Best not to make them worried and panic incessantly.

"It should be over soon."

"You sure?" Liu Shi Shi stood up, leaned close to him, and said.

Lin Xuan Qi rolled his eyes and replied, "I'm sure.

"And next time don't get so close to me.

"I'm a young master without any tong fang servant girl or wife, remember.

"God knows what I might do if I lose control."

Liu Shi Shi grinned and got closer to him instead.

Lin Xuan Qi could feel her breath coming at his face.

He had taunted her, but right now he doubted his self-control.

When she saw his ears burned red, Liu Shi Shi chuckled at his response.

When he heard her, he thought to himself, "what the heck."

His right arm wrapped around her waist from the back, and he suddenly pulled her in.

"Wait..." Liu Shi Shi didn't expect him to do this, and she fell into his lap.

"See, what did I say earlier?" Lin Xuan Qi let go of her, and she stood up with her arms crossed, fuming at him.

He shrugged his shoulders and quickly got out of the dining hall.

Looking at his figure getting further away, Liu Shi Shi's expression turned from anger to one that was intrigued.

He sure is an interesting one, Liu Shi Shi thought.

Splash.

Lin Xuan Qi got a bucket of water from the well and splashed it onto his head to cool himself down.

He sighed and shook his head.

Will heaven not have pity on him?

Living in a mansion with so many jade beauties is such a health hazard.

...

In the kitchen, Xue Cong, Yue Jie, and Yue Xin were washing the dishes.

The soap that Lin Xuan Qi had given them worked wonders, and their efficiency was up a notch.

Their clothes were also now much cleaner with the soap to remove the stains and grease.

Xue Cong couldn't help but give out a sigh.

"What's wrong, Sister Xue Cong?" Yue Xin asked.

"Nothing. I just wished that we could help Master Lin more," she replied.

Yue Jie and Yue Xin nodded.

They weren't so thick as to not know that something was up.

Lee He Song wouldn't have to leave the mansion with the workers if it were so.

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