Chapter 49: The Cherries and the Maid

I, Lin Shaoyao, the Tianyue Duke of the Empire, the unique seer and sage, the wisest woman in the world.

Wealth, status, and reputation—these things that countless people pursue—are to me merely a few cherries on a plate, easily within reach. With a simple flick of the fork, I can lift them to my lips and savor their sweetness.

But I have grown weary of this mundane life. Even the most extravagant pleasures, if shared with no one, are merely narcotics that numb the senses, draining my motivation…

Oh, I’m making this sound too complicated. In short, I want a maid to feed me cherries.

A pink-haired girl in an elegant gown sat sulkily at the dining table, staring at the lone cherry in her dish.

Why, as the Tianyue Duke, can I not even find a maid in my own home?

After a long stare, Lin Shaoyao’s rosy eyes flickered with fatigue.

I’m so tired, I’ll take a nap…

As her eyelids closed, another scene unfolded before her. It was a dimly lit wooden house, illuminated only by the remnants of a candle held by a pink-haired woman.

The woman, draped in a long robe with her face obscured by shadows, led Lin Shaoyao through the house, past one cage after another.

“Noble Tianyue Duke, it’s a rare honor to have you here. These are all new arrivals; perhaps you’ll find one to your liking?”

Listening to the woman’s seductive words, Lin Shaoyao arched an eyebrow.

“Hey, you’re not a s*ave trader, are you?”

The woman’s expression tightened.

“Tianyue Duke, what do you mean?”

Lin Shaoyao curled her lips into a playful smile.

“Of course, I mean—according to the Empire’s laws, the wicked Luo Huayin, you are under arrest!”

A pair of magical handcuffs materialized, binding the woman’s wrists. She was forced to obey as the guards led her away.

The cages opened, and countless faceless girls poured out, rushing towards freedom.

Lin Shaoyao felt a surge of satisfaction, ready to return home, when she felt a tug at her sleeve.

Before she could turn, she felt a chill—her finely crafted, exquisite gown was ripped away, leaving her in nothing.

The black-haired girl who had grabbed her sleeve stood frozen, her amber eyes wide with amazement, unable to look away from Lin Shaoyao’s alluring form.

“Idiot, you’ve seen me naked again!”

Wait, why did I say ‘again’? It doesn’t matter. In any case, watch how I deal with you!

The black-haired girl was dragged back to the manor, bathed and groomed like a kitten, and became Lin Shaoyao’s personal maid.

Finally, someone to feed me cherries!

Whenever Lin Shaoyao sensed her maid’s laziness, she would gently tug on the elastic cord tied around the girl’s neck, and cherries would instantly appear at her lips.

Sweetness~

Cuddling with the soft, sweet maid as they drifted off to sleep.

Softness~

Accidentally stumbling into the art room, Lin Shaoyao caught her maid secretly drawing something disrespectful. She punished her severely.

Delicious~

“Hey, Ye Qing, aren’t you tired of feeding me cherries?”

At Lin Shaoyao’s playful question, the black-haired maid hesitated, then softly replied:

“My lady, as long as you’re happy…”

A cherry was offered to her lips, but Lin Shaoyao only smiled mischievously, not hurrying to take it.

The maid grew anxious, trying to push the cherry into Lin Shaoyao’s mouth, hoping to prolong their playful game, but Lin Shaoyao could no longer resist.

She suddenly stood, pressing the black-haired girl down onto her soft stool. The girl immediately arched her back in fear, looking up at her with sparkling eyes.

“Don’t be afraid. This time, I’ll feed you.” Lin Shaoyao said with a smile, “Come, open wide~”

The black-haired girl blushed, caught off guard, but she obediently opened her cherry-red lips, taking the cherry Lin Shaoyao offered…

In bed.

Ye Qing sat up, her eyelids heavy, her amber eyes filled with a deep shadow.

She looked down at the pink-haired girl who had completely wrapped her in the blankets, speaking coldly:

“Can you stop moving when you can’t sleep?”

Even Ye Qing would breathe, especially when woken up.

It’s understandable for a teenage girl to move around a bit while sleeping, but not to the point of waking someone up! And she actually woke me up! Me!

Ye Qing rarely woke up during her nap time at kindergarten. The only time she did, she breathed on the teacher, and it never happened again.

So, she rarely got angry, but this time, she did.

“Let me see what you’re doing…”

As Ye Qing lifted the covers, a cloud of pink mist instantly spread, making her cough and finally wake up completely.

She stared in disbelief at the pink-haired girl in the pointed hat, rubbed her sleepy eyes, and turned on the light.

Lin Shaoyao’s appearance was fully revealed under the light. At some point, she was wearing a delicate, pale-white witch’s dress, shimmering with falling cherry blossoms.

The sudden light made Lin Shaoyao frown and instinctively bury her face in the covers, but Ye Qing wouldn’t let her sleep, shaking her awake.

“Mmm, why aren’t you eating? You…

Hearing Lin Shaoyao’s mumbled words, Ye Qing wanted to slap her awake.

Lin Shaoyao’s beautiful eyes half-opened, and through the haze, she finally focused on the black-haired girl.

She pushed Ye Qing down, pouting with displeasure.

“You have to listen. You’re my maid…”

Feeling her overwhelming strength, Ye Qing knew she had fully transformed into an evil executive, and her head started to ache.

“You’re still asleep. Wake up.”

Ye Qing pinched Lin Shaoyao’s jelly-like cheeks, trying to wake her, but was suddenly kissed on the cheek.

“Mmm, so cute~”

Ye Qing felt her mind go blank, a cool sensation seeping into her pores, but her body felt like it was on fire.

She pushed Lin Shaoyao away, but couldn’t match the strength of the dizzy girl.

Things were getting worse, and feeling the stimulus at her waist, Ye Qing bit her lip and activated her transformation ability.

She imagined herself as—Shen Congqing.

The familiar golden hair and frameless glasses appeared in Lin Shaoyao’s vision, causing her to jerk, nearly leaping off Ye Qing.

“Eek!”

Ye Qing reluctantly ended the transformation, but the unbearable heat lingered.

It must be the unique charm of the evil executive… almost got to me too.

“Quickly end the transformation.”

At Ye Qing’s reminder, Lin Shaoyao fumbled, finally returning to her original state—her appearance before getting into bed.

Ye Qing’s face flushed, then she nervously looked out the window.

I hope the magical girls didn’t notice.

“It’s fine.” The source of the trouble, Lin Shaoyao, seemed quite relaxed, leaning her elbow on Ye Qing’s shoulder and enjoying the night view, “I checked.”

Ye Qing was taken aback, unsure where Lin Shaoyao’s confidence came from.

“Checked what?”

Lin Shaoyao just smiled mysteriously, placing her finger to her lips in a gesture of silence.

“The heavens’ secrets are not to be revealed.”