allonlinenovel Chapter 25 Lingquan Manor 3
Chapter 25 Lingquan Manor 3
A middle-aged man in a dark blue robe approached and immediately put on a professional smile when he saw Lu Jinyan and Chu Chu: "You two honored guests have come from afar. I am sorry for not greeting you properly. I hope you will not take offense!"
"Ahem, old man, you don't need to be so polite. We're just from the county town at the foot of the mountain, it's nothing like we've come from afar." Lu Jinyan coughed a few times, sounding a little awkward.
"Honorable guests, you flatter us. Even if you came from the county town at the foot of the mountain, it must have been a long and tiring journey. Please come with me, I will take you downstairs to rest first." After saying this, the middle-aged man led Lu Jinyan and Chu Chu inside.
"Um, ma'am, are there any taboos about soaking in the hot springs at your resort?" Lu Jinyan asked as she walked, looking around. The resort was extremely luxurious, with pavilions, terraces, rockeries, and many flowers, trees, and shrubs that she couldn't name. It was very beautiful.
"Honored guest, you may call me Uncle Gui. I am the manager of this resort. Please feel free to come to me if you need anything. There are no restrictions on soaking in the hot springs here. Please feel free to do as you please!" Uncle Gui explained as he led the way.
"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Uncle Gui!" Lu Jinyan replied without asking any more questions. Her legs were in so much pain that she had been climbing the stone steps for an hour and now every step she took was excruciating.
"Distinguished guests, we've arrived. This is your accommodation for the next seven days. These two maids, Chunhong and Qiuju, will be serving you during these seven days. Please feel free to tell them if you need anything!" Uncle Gui led them to a small courtyard and then stopped.
"Thank you so much, Uncle Gui!" Lu Jinyan nodded and thanked him quickly, her heart leaping with joy. They had finally arrived and could finally rest. She was exhausted. This villa was too big. It had taken her at least twenty minutes to walk around like this. If she hadn't walked, she probably would have fainted.
"You're too kind. Please rest for a while, and if you need anything, just let them know. I'll take my leave now!" Uncle Gui said, bowing to the two of them before turning and leaving.
"Thank you!" Lu Jinyan quickly expressed her gratitude, then looked at Chunhong and Qiuju with a bitter expression.
"Sisters, could you help me inside to sit for a while? My legs are too sore to walk..."
"Yes, this servant will help Miss inside right away!" Chunhong, Qiuju, and Wenyan quickly helped Lu Jinyan into the house, one on each side.
The room was decorated in a very warm and comfortable manner. The two helped Lu Jinyan to lie down on the chaise lounge, and then sat down beside her without saying a word to massage her legs.
"Oh, no, no need, sisters, don't trouble yourselves, I, I can manage on my own!" As a modern person, Lu Jinyan was still very resistant to this master-servant relationship.
She has been here for more than three months, and has always been self-reliant, with no one to serve her. Now that there are suddenly two people serving her, she is actually not used to it.
"Miss, please don't be so polite. It's all our duty. The manor is located at a high place, and you must have had a long and tiring journey up here. We'll give you a massage to help you relax, and you can soak in the hot spring later to feel better."
Chunhong answered as she massaged Lu Jinyan, who was lying on the chaise longue.
"Yanyan, just listen to Sister Chunhong. Look, you're sweating from the pain. Let them massage you so you won't feel uncomfortable later." Chu Chu felt sorry for Lu Jinyan when she saw the beads of sweat on her forehead.
"I'm fine, really, I'll be alright after a rest..." Lu Jinyan said this with a hint of weakness in her voice; in reality, she was in a lot of pain.
“Miss, please come over here with me, I’ll give you a massage!” Qiuju said to Chuchu, who was standing to the side.
"No need, Sister Qiuju, I'm fine. Look, I'm perfectly alright. You should go and massage Yanyan instead! Also, my name is Chuchu, so please don't call me 'Miss' anymore, it sounds awkward!"
In Chu Chu's heart, Lu Jinyan was the young lady, while she was just a nobody by her side. She didn't have any grand ambitions; she just wanted to stay by Jinyan's side and wished her happiness.
"Yes, Miss Chuchu!" Qiuju replied with a smile, then sat down with Chunhong and began massaging Lu Jinyan's legs.
Mo Xuan huddled in Lu Jinyan's sleeve, his face full of disgust. This woman's stamina was far too poor. She was already exhausted after just climbing a mountain. If they were to make love in the future, wouldn't she faint?
Wait, what is he thinking? How could he possibly have sex with her? It's absurd! What's wrong with him lately? Why is his mind starting to go haywire? He feels like a stranger to himself now.
Mo Xuan took a few deep breaths, closed his eyes, and refused to look at the scene before him. After Chun Hong and Qiu Ju massaged for about ten minutes, Lu Jin Yan's eyes squinted comfortably.
Even the most wicked feudal society had some advantages...
At the very least, their massage skills were absolutely superb, comparable to those in massage parlors. After being massaged by them, she definitely felt much more comfortable.
"Thank you both, I feel much better!" Lu Jinyan said somewhat shyly.
"You're too kind, Miss. Please rest for a while while I prepare lunch. Do either of you have any dietary restrictions?" Chunhong asked as she stood up.
"No, there's nothing I can't eat. Sister Chunhong, please feel free to arrange whatever you like!" Lu Jinyan said with a smile.
Just kidding, we'll feed you for free, let you stay for free, even give you a free hot spring bath, and serve you for free. What more could you ask for?
Saying even one more word is considered ungrateful!
"Then this servant will take her leave. Please rest for a while, ladies!" Chunhong said before leaving with Qiuju.
"Yanyan, you rest first, I'm going out for a walk!" Chu Chu glanced at the two leaving and made up her mind.
"Go ahead, but don't go too far, and be careful!" Lu Jinyan was indeed quite tired. Her physical condition was rather poor. It was rare for Chu Chu to go out, so it was good to let her walk around on her own.
This mountain resort is heavily guarded and should be safe. Moreover, there is a system in place to ensure its safety, so there shouldn't be any problems.
"Okay, I'll just wander around this yard!" Chu Chu replied happily, then ran off in a flash.
Lu Jinyan lay comfortably on the chaise lounge, her eyes half-closed. After confirming that no one was around, Mo Xuan climbed off Lu Jinyan's wrist and climbed to the other end of the chaise lounge, where he coiled up in a circle.
The spiritual energy in Lingquan Manor is abundant, making it suitable for meditation and cultivation. Lu Jinyan ignored him and closed her eyes to fall asleep.
After running out, Chu Chu chased straight after Chun Hong and Qiu Ju, calling out, "Sister Chun Hong, Sister Qiu Ju, wait for me!"
"Miss Chuchu, is there anything you need?" Chunhong stopped and bowed to Chuchu.
"Sister Chunhong, please stop calling me Miss. It sounds weird. I'm not a Miss!" Chu Chu felt awkward hearing them call her Miss.
“Then how about I call you Miss Chuchu?” Chunhong said with a smile.
"Okay, as long as you don't call me 'Miss,' you can call me whatever you want," Chu Chu said, scratching her head a little shyly.
"Does Miss Chuchu have any instructions for us?" Chunhong looked at the somewhat simple-minded girl in front of her and found her very cute.
"I don't have any special requests, I just wanted to ask Sister Chunhong and Sister Qiuju for a favor!" Chu Chu said somewhat embarrassedly, since it seemed a little inappropriate to trouble others so soon after arriving.
"Miss Chuchu, please speak freely. As long as it is within my power, I will certainly grant your request." Chunhong still had a smile on her face. These servants in the manor were all professionally trained.
She knew exactly when to say what and what expression to use.
"It's nothing serious, I just wanted to ask Sister Chunhong to borrow the kitchen for a bit!" Chu Chu smiled shyly.
"Borrow the kitchen?" Qiuju was a little surprised. She thought they were asked to do something. She didn't expect it to be borrowing the kitchen?
"Yes, my sister usually prepares her own meals at home. I'm worried she won't be used to eating out since she's suddenly coming here, so I'd like to borrow your kitchen so I can cook some food for her myself. Would that be convenient for you two?"
At this moment, Chu Chu was extremely grateful that she had learned to cook from Yan Yan before, otherwise she might not have been able to help Yan Yan.
"Of course, Miss Chuchu, please come with us!" Chunhong smiled and nodded in agreement. She could easily make the decision about borrowing the kitchen, as each courtyard had its own small kitchen, fully equipped with all the ingredients and seasonings.
The two men led Chu Chu directly into the small kitchen in the courtyard: "Miss Chu Chu, this is the kitchen. You can use everything in here as you please. If you need any help, just let us know!"
"Thank you, sisters!" Chu Chu quickly expressed her gratitude, and then began to select ingredients to prepare a meal.
Chunhong then took charge of helping Chuchu, while Qiuju brewed a pot of tea and washed some fruit to send to Lu Jinyan.
However, as soon as she entered the room, she saw that Lu Jinyan had fallen asleep. She gently placed the things on the table and then quietly withdrew. The process was quick, so she did not notice that there was a black snake coiled in the corner of the chaise longue.
Chu Chu was busy in the kitchen, while Lu Jinyan slept soundly in her room. Sure enough, her sleep after exercising was excellent; she hardly had any dreams.
She slept until Chu Chu finished cooking and called her to eat, at which point she slowly woke up.
"Yanyan is awake! Come and eat, try it and see how it tastes!" When Chu Chu saw that Lu Jinyan was awake, she quickly went forward and helped her to the table. Mo Xuan was still cultivating, so Chu Chu did not disturb him, but instead served him a separate portion and placed it next to him.
"Mmm, it smells so good! You've worked so hard, Chuchu!" Lu Jinyan reached out and rubbed Chuchu's head.