Chapter 27: The Psychology of Men

  My hand is clenched very tightly.

  But never to the point where she feels pain enough to make a sound.

  She trembled and softly moaned a faint "uh-huh".

  "Am I really so... terrifying?" I loosened my fingers, "Why are you shaking so badly?"

  "It's not scary," Xia Shuang immediately stopped trembling, which made me feel even more guilty. "It's just that when you're too close to Xia Shuang, there's a strange feeling that makes her heart flutter and her body tremble involuntarily."

  Xiao Shuang'er was indeed honest, but I became even more depressed: not only did I not have the aura of a rogue, but instead had an innate aura of lewdness? Such a pure and unsuspecting little girl could so keenly perceive my true nature, how can I continue to mix in from now on?!

  I suddenly felt a bleak future, and I cursed in my heart: If you don't even have the aura of a powerful king that can shock people, why should I be like this? The sky is too bright!

  Or perhaps Xiao Zhao saw my injustice, she gently wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes and softly said: "Young master, you're being too cautious, Shuang Er probably hasn't served anyone since childhood, so she's especially wary of strange men. However, she'll get used to it in a few days."

  I feel like Xiao Zhao is always worried that I'm not satisfied with their work and will fire them if they're not happy.

  "Oh?" I felt a lot better in my heart, "How about you? You seem to be very used to it? No sign of fear at all?"

  "The slave girl has only served Lord Bian and no one else, usually doing chores in Lady Bian's courtyard." The little maid replied with a smile.

  "Have you served in Bian Zhang?!" My voice suddenly rose by an octave.

  This is a matter of principle, and I must attach great importance to it.

  "When I first entered the border town, I served Master Border for several nights." Xiao Zhao was surprised that I was somewhat excited.

  "Damn it!" I cursed, my mind suddenly exploding with a loud bang.

  Damn it! You old scoundrel, BZ, you played with her once and then threw her away? I'm so furious that I'd like to dig up your corpse and whip it thousands of times. You've ruined such a beautiful girl! Do you have any humanity? Is your brain made of pig's brain? Have your living standards and aesthetic tastes reached such a high level? Or are there many beauties in your mansion, so even someone as lovely as Xiao Zhao is only enough to interest you for one or two times before you get bored?

  My mind is a mess, with countless thoughts intertwining repeatedly, but in the end, it all boils down to one voice: "TNND, someone sent me a broken shoe?!" Thinking that such an adorable little girl who I couldn't even get to meet by praying to Guanyin Bodhisattva was taken by someone else, my heart sank and my face turned ashen.

  "Less, young master, it's not what you think!" Xiaozhao suddenly blushed and explained.

  "Really?" I asked hastily, my eyes lighting up.

  Oh, gods above, protect this unfortunate believer.

  She lowered her eyes: "When I entered the border mansion at the age of six, I only served the master for three days. It was just that there was no such thing as serving in bed..." Perhaps this is indeed not something that can be said out loud, and Xiao Yatou's face is still very thin, with a deeper blush, she couldn't say anything more.

  "Really, really?!" I exclaimed excitedly and unguardedly. If there was a mirror in front of me now, I would definitely see a flushed face.

  This question is a bit sensitive - nonsense, asking you if you're a virgin, can't you not be sensitive? - Xiao Zhao's small face was like it had been set on fire, she could only nod slightly with an almost imperceptible degree, and then responded with an almost inaudible "uh-huh" before hastily lowering her head, as if she didn't dare to face my pure and wild gaze.

  "Haha!" I tried my best to hold it in, but still couldn't successfully suppress the stifled laughter, and it burst out of my mouth. This was absolutely genuine! Unconsciously, I tightened my grip on her slightly damp small hand, and while my mind was wandering, I didn't even know what I was doing, probably just shamelessly laughing.

  "What are you laughing at, young master? Are you that happy?" Little Shuang'er asked innocently.

  Her sister's lovely face grew even redder, and she didn't dare lift her head.

  I smiled and replied, "Of course, this is a great joy. I, the young master, have obtained two little maids today, it's absolutely a joyful event worth laughing about." I stretched out my other hand to touch her.

  Xiao Shuang couldn't help but let out a soft "ah" as her small hand was tightly grasped by mine, and the color of her face quickly matched that of her sister.

  "It's Master's good fortune that he doesn't despise Xiao Zhao." The maid suddenly raised her eyes slightly, said softly and then quickly lowered them again, her face almost dripping with tears.

  Good fortune, good fortune, everyone's good fortune. I'm delighted in my heart, and on the other side, Little Shuang also said softly: "Shuang'er and sister are equally fortunate."

  The sky, why is it so damn blue?!

  The air is so fresh!

  Life, how did it suddenly become so wonderful?!

  My heart has never felt so satisfied. Just now, I was still confused by the aura of debauchery all over my body, but now it seems that the late-arriving Matchmaker God is smiling at me with a faint smile and throwing out his thin, almost invisible shallow red thread - damn heaven, you're changing your face too quickly, aren't you?

  Intoxicated by the happiness that came too quickly, I have forgotten everything.

  I shouldn't be like this.

  Since I was born, even if I haven't truly loved, I shouldn't be so drunk.

  I used to think that I was a very calm and composed person, often looking down on those lovesick men and women with disdain. Now? Shouldn't I be bitterly laughing at myself?

  Xiao Zhao suddenly let out a soft cry and struggled free from my grasp: "Young master, I should change your towel."

  Can't you just not be so depressing?

  Why are you so diligent and conscientious?

  No matter how hard you work, I won't pay you more!

  Another wave of warmth spread across my buttocks, and my mind finally calmed down.

  Also regained thinking.

  Just now when I was naming Xiao Zhao, I vaguely sensed her discontent, but at this moment she seemed more cooperative and even took the initiative to show affection (I think so), which made me feel a bit strange.

  I'm the kind of person who likes to go to extremes, as everyone can see. When it comes to one thing, I either imagine a perfect and grand ending or a disastrous and devastating one. With such great joys and sorrows, life experiences become incredibly rich, and my heart's capacity for endurance is also greatly enhanced.

  So I thought, why did Xiaozhao have such a change? What made her go from being not very willing to now actively cooperating and extremely obedient?

  This shouldn't be the reason why this young master is so elegant and refined.

  Of course, this young master's elegant and refined appearance is an undisputed fact, and I have never denied it. In our Ma family, of course, this young master has the most outstanding image!

  But judging from Xiao Zhao's original behavior, it should not be possible for her to have fallen in love with me at first sight... After all, she has some schemes and is not as easily moved by my affable appearance like her young and innocent twin sister.

  What's the point of that?

  Mole? Spy? Traitor?

  Three words suddenly jumped out of my mind.

  My cheeks are stiff from smiling.

  Western Liang's Little Beauty Scheme?

  What's with this "Young Master Ben" who is as fierce and powerful as a dragon?

  Is this meticulously planned by Han Jue's old thief?

  So let your own son come and do it himself?

  I saved both of them, but killed Han Laozei's youngest son.

  Those herders who were rescued together with the two sisters by me, are they really escaped herders?

  Who knows they won't be lurking shadows?

  Those slaughtered herdsmen were just for playing this Western Liang version of the trick of flesh and blood?

  If it's true, Han Sui will probably take action against us.

  Thus, our Ma family is in danger!

  My heart sank, and the joy I had just felt at capturing two maids instantly turned to dust.

  All that's left is self-blame.

  How could this be?!

  I am Ma Chao, will I again become a sinner of the Ma family?

  No way, no way!

  I can't just sit and wait for death.

  "Xiao Zhao, Shuang Er," I said calmly, suppressing all the emotions in my heart, "go down and prepare some food for me. I haven't eaten anything all morning."

  Two little girls curtsied deeply.

  The door was opened and then closed again.

  I counted silently in my heart and then clapped loudly.

  The door was opened again and then closed.

  Zhao Cheng bowed slightly and stood three feet away from the head of the bed: "What are your orders, young master?"

  "Zhao Cheng, assign four people to keep a close eye on those two girls at all times." I whispered, "Also, keep an eye on the dozen or so herders, but don't arouse their suspicion."

  "Zhao Cheng remembered." He nodded and waited for my orders.

  I stared at him, as if suspecting that this servant who had been following my family for nearly twenty years was also a time bomb buried by Han Wei next to me.

  I am already a startled bird, all trees and grasses are enemies.

  "Master?" Zhao Cheng's entire body felt uneasy, yet he didn't know why I was staring at him with such hostile eyes.

  I withdrew my gaze and decided to trust this closest servant of mine: "Today I killed Han Zhong, sooner or later I will have to tear off the skin with Han Xu. Just now, I let you send someone to stare at them, also worried that someone among them would do treachery for Han Zei. Do you understand?"

  "Zhao Cheng understood." His face also turned slightly pale.

  "The matter of killing the child won't be hidden for too long, so," I patted the bed and lay down wearily, "the war will start again, neither of us will be at ease."

  Zhao Cheng fell silent, but his body trembled slightly, unable to control his emotions?

  He bowed and turned around.

  I closed my eyes and lay quietly.

  He listened as he pushed the door open and then gently closed it again.

  Outside, it's still early summer.

  The night color has gradually deepened.