Smelian was in turmoil. Before arriving, he had prepared himself to be humiliated and whipped by Duke Lu Xia.
After all, the rumors circulating throughout the Empire about Duke Lu Xia were far from favorable.
But just a moment ago, he had met the Duke Lu Xia who was widely known as "lecherous" and "cruel." Not only had she not verbally humiliated him, but she also showed no intention of punishing him. She even told him that he didn't need to abide by all those rules here.
This was nothing like what he had imagined.
He even wondered if he was dreaming.
Because all of it felt so surreal.
"Would you like to see your room?" the old butler finally asked, unable to bear the prolonged silence as Smelian stood frozen in place.
'He had no desire to stand here with him indefinitely.'
Smelian lifted his gaze to meet the old butler's calm eyes and nodded.
He felt he needed a distraction.
