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"Besides, we're not separated by life and death. You can come to my study to visit me every few days, and the experts from the Martial Arts Bureau won't stop you."

"Godfather, I understand!" Cheng Ping'an knew his godfather's words made sense, so he could only get up from the ground and say reluctantly.

He turned and walked towards the Martial Arts Academy, secretly vowing to become stronger as soon as possible so that he could protect his adoptive father in the future and not let anyone bully him!

Not long after Cheng Ping'an left, footsteps sounded outside the study door. Su Mu looked up and saw a maid leading the Sixth Prince, Xiao Jingye, towards them.

Su Mu's expression turned slightly unpleasant upon seeing the maid.

This maid was named Xu Qian'er. She had an ordinary appearance and a very average figure, but she was the original owner's former "partner".

The term "pairing up" refers to temporary partnerships formed between palace eunuchs and maids, mostly to alleviate loneliness, and the relationships were generally kept secret.

The original owner and Xu Qian'er had been together for three years, but their relationship wasn't particularly deep; it was more about mutual comfort. Xu Qian'er was in her thirties and worked at the "Imperial Clothing Department." No one expected her to come here with the Sixth Prince.

Xu Qian'er was the original owner's love partner. The two were together for three years, but their relationship remained lukewarm, merely a way to comfort each other in the cold palace.

Xu Qian'er is in her thirties. She has an ordinary appearance and figure. She works in the Imperial Clothing Department and is responsible for sewing clothes for nobles in the palace.

"Eunuch Su, I'm here to pay my respects!" The Sixth Prince, Xiao Jingye, still acted as if he were particularly close to Su Mu, and excitedly ran up to Su Mu, grabbing his sleeve.

It can be said that Xiao Jingye was raised by the original owner from childhood and had a deep dependence on the original owner. Even though Su Mu replaced the original owner's identity, this dependence did not decrease in the slightest.

"Sixth Prince." Su Mu bowed slightly, then helped Xiao Jingye up and walked towards the courtyard of the study. "Did Consort De agree to let you come?"

"Nonsense!" Xiao Jingye nodded matter-of-factly, then shook Su Mu's hand. "Little Su, it's been so long since I've heard you tell a story. Tell me a good one!"

"Your Highness, which story would you like to hear?" Su Mu looked at him with a smile, his eyes filled with gentleness.

"I'm fine with anything! As long as it's fun!" Xiao Jingye wasn't picky at all, his face full of excitement.

"I don't have any new ideas lately, so how about I find you an interesting book for Your Highness to read?" Su Mu said.

"Okay! It has to be interesting!" Xiao Jingye nodded vigorously.

Su Mu took out a novel containing folk legends from the bookshelf, found a table and sat down, letting Xiao Jingye sit next to him while he read it. Xu Qian'er stood quietly to the side, her gaze occasionally falling on Su Mu with a complex emotion.

Not long after, Cheng Ping'an returned from the Martial Arts Academy.

"Did the people from the Martial Arts Bureau allow you to enter?" Su Mu looked up at Cheng Ping'an and asked.

"Father, Eunuch Huang asked me to come back first to inform you, and then to go and inform Consort De in advance. Once Consort De gives her approval, I can officially enter the Imperial Martial Arts Bureau!" Cheng Ping'an replied respectfully. "After it's all done, I will come to the library to see you!"

"Alright, go ahead." Su Mu nodded, then said to Xiao Jingye, "Your Highness, I'm a little thirsty. Let me go get some water first, and have Ping An play with you in the backyard for a while?"

"Let's go! Let's play hide-and-seek!" Xiao Jingye jumped up excitedly and pulled Cheng Ping'an to run to the backyard.

Cheng Ping'an bowed to Su Mu, then followed Xiao Jingye to the backyard.

Su Mu entered the room and was about to pour himself a cup of tea when Xu Qian'er followed him in and closed the door behind her.

"You've had a hard time, Su Mu." Xu Qian'er gently hugged Su Mu's waist from behind, her voice tender. "I heard you were in trouble and punished by being confined to the library. I've been so worried about you that I couldn't even eat."

"A few days ago, I was sent to Shude Palace to prepare a new dress for Consort De. I took the opportunity to ask Consort De to transfer me to Shude Palace. Originally, I was just testing the waters, but I didn't expect Consort De to actually agree!" Xu Qian'er said softly. "There was nothing I could do. You were punished and confined to the study, so I could only try to get closer to Consort De so that I would have a chance to take care of you in the future."

Su Mu felt the soft, not-so-full-sized breasts behind him, and his heart couldn't help but flutter, but he felt more helpless—he only hated that he was a eunuch!

He could clearly feel the gentle aura emanating from Xu Qian'er, and he could also sense the "affection" in her words, but he had almost none of the wicked thoughts that a normal man should have!

"Damn it!" Su Mu cursed inwardly, feeling extremely annoyed.

He slowly turned his head and saw that Xu Qian'er's eyes were filled with tears, revealing a deep "love" for her, making her look pitiful.

"Judging from your expression, you don't seem very excited?" Xu Qian'er noticed Su Mu's indifference, her voice carrying a hint of resentment and grievance.

"I'm still a criminal with an uncertain future, and I don't want to drag you down with me," Su Mu said, having no other choice but to make up an excuse.

"Really?" Xu Qian'er smiled sweetly, reaching out to stroke Su Mu's cheek. "I hope you won't forget the feelings between us!"

"I'll go brew you a pot of tea." After saying that, Xu Qian'er turned around and walked to the table to start arranging the tea set.

Su Mu felt somewhat irritated; he truly had no way to deal with this situation.

His relationship with Xu Qian'er was not that of a real couple, not even nominal partners; they were merely companions who sought solace in each other's company.

Just as Su Mu was stunned, Xu Qian'er suddenly did something he didn't expect—she actually started taking off her clothes!

With her belt loosened and her skirt slipping down, Xu Qian'er had removed all her clothes in the blink of an eye, revealing her snow-white skin and exquisite figure.

Su Mu's hand holding the teacup paused slightly, and he was completely stunned!

If it were a normal man, seeing this scene, he probably would have lost control long ago!

"Damn it!" Su Mu cursed inwardly again, his heart filled with resentment towards his eunuch status!

Although Xu Qian'er wasn't a great beauty, she was still quite pretty, a rare temptation for a man who had long lived in the deep palace. Su Mu wasn't picky at all; in fact, he was more than satisfied with her. But unfortunately, he lacked the ability to resist her!

"No, no!"

Su Mu realized what was happening, grabbed the cup, and quickly fled the room, leaving Xu Qian'er standing there, her face full of confusion and astonishment.

She couldn't understand why Su Mu, who had previously been quite gentle with her, would suddenly become so resistant. Was it because he was in a bad mood after being punished and confined to the library? Or did he have other intentions?