“Ah?” Aier was stunned.
She was being asked… to wash this woman’s feet?!
Aier felt a rush of hot blood surge straight to her head!
Damn it! I, Aier, am not someone to be bullied. Don’t push your luck!
Even a rabbit will bite if pushed too far!
I… I won’t…
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Xie Yier’s casual yet oppressively intense gaze. The little bit of anger that had just flared up was instantly doused with icy water.
“Oh, okay.”
In the end, Aier slowly crouched down, obediently kneeling on the ground, cradling Xie Yier’s jade-like foot in her hands as if it were a fragile treasure, and began to wash her feet.
Thirty years on the east bank, thirty years on the west, don’t look down on a loli just because she’s poor…
I’ll remember this grudge!
Aier supported the sole of her foot with one hand and poured hot water over the top with the other.
She repeated the process several times, only placing Xie Yier’s cold foot into the warm water once it had gotten used to the temperature.
She did the same with the other foot.
“Mm~ So comfortable. Little cutie, your technique is really good.” Xie Yier let out a contented sigh as waves of warmth spread from her feet.
“If… if you’re satisfied, that’s good.”
“Why do you look so aggrieved? Was I really that fierce?”
“No, no, I didn’t mean that.”
Aier was truly scared now.
Although this woman always spoke to her gently, the aura she gave off was suffocatingly oppressive, making it impossible to refuse her.
“You’ve worked hard, that’s enough.”
Hearing this acknowledgment, Aier immediately got up, looking for a dry towel to wipe her feet.
She even diligently went to pour out the water afterward.
It wasn’t that Aier wanted to do more chores—she just wanted to get away from Xie Yier for a moment and catch her breath, otherwise she really would suffocate.
Watching Aier carry the basin out to pour the water, Xie Yier’s lips unconsciously curled into a smile.
As expected, Mageli didn’t lie to me.
The thrill of conquering someone was truly indescribable.
Especially with someone as soft and cute as Aier—if she could be trained into an obedient pet, wouldn’t that be just perfect?
Clearly, just sleeping with Aier once wasn’t enough for Xie Yier. What she wanted was complete possession!
“You’ve worked hard. Can you come over and massage my legs? I’ve been walking a lot lately, so they’re a bit sore.”
“Right away.” Aier couldn’t help but sigh at how tough this job was.
After dumping out the water, Aier didn’t even bother to wash her hands before running back.
Actually, Xie Yier’s foot bath water wasn’t dirty at all—it was even fragrant, since she’d already bathed before this, and the water in the bath bucket hadn’t even been poured out yet.
She was just deliberately tormenting Aier.
Or maybe… teasing her?
Seeing Aier’s obedient and docile appearance, Xie Yier’s lingering annoyance from earlier was nearly gone.
As for the rest of her displeasure, she vented it all on Aier.
Honestly, running into Aier at the Hotel had made her very angry—how could someone she fancied be working in such a filthy place?
But after cooling down, considering Aier’s family situation, she gradually understood. Besides, it was clearly Aier’s first day on the job, and she just happened to run into her. Maybe it was fate’s arrangement.
So, Xie Yier’s gaze toward Aier softened completely. As soon as Aier approached the sofa, she pulled Aier onto the seat beside her, wrapping an arm around her waist.
Only then did Xie Yier finally get a good look—Aier’s emerald-green eyes were so pure and dazzling.
“How about coming to my Castle as a bedchamber maid? You’ll get 10 Gold Coins a month.”
Aier was still immersed in her fear of being touched again, but when she heard “10 Gold Coins,” her eyes instantly widened.
She swallowed hard.
10 Gold Coins… T-that’s way too much!
But obviously, money like this wouldn’t come easily. A so-called “bedchamber maid”…
No, no, no! Just one time was more than enough for her—if she kept getting tossed around, her frail body might not survive.
Aier averted her gaze, trying to find an excuse: “No, thank you. I really appreciate you offering me so much money, but I’m afraid I’m not capable enough. I might accidentally damage your property.”
“You think I care about a little money like that?”
“No, I just think it’s unnecessary to waste it on me.”
“You’re so sensible, I want you even more now.” She reached out her slender jade finger, lifting Aier’s chin and tilting her head in for a kiss.
Aier: !!!
Ugh, she got kissed again.
After a long while, Xie Yier finally moved her face away, thoroughly enjoying Aier’s obedience.
“Here, this is the money I promised you before. Make sure you keep it safe.”
She grabbed Aier’s hand and placed the coin pouch in her palm.
Feeling the heavy weight in her hand, Aier’s heart trembled and her breath quickened.
How much is in here?!
She couldn’t even imagine, but it was obviously enough for her and her Sister to live comfortably for a long time!
Noticing the shock in Aier’s eyes, Xie Yier smiled and continued to tempt her: “As long as you’re willing to come, I’ll give you another 20 Gold Coins. Your family will never have to worry about money again.”
She leaned in slightly, her gaze focused and warm as she locked eyes with Aier: “You don’t have to do anything. Just be my canary—stay by my side and don’t go anywhere else.”
“Don’t get close to other women, don’t leave the royal capital, and don’t ever come to places like this again.” Her voice took on a subtle note of stubbornness. “If you agree, I… I’ll also get your Sister the best treatment. I’ll cover all the Strongbody Potions she needs.”
The best treatment for her Sister?! And all the Strongbody Potions covered?!
To her, nothing could be more important.
Besides… she’d already been slept with. Whether it was once or countless times by the same person… it didn’t really make much difference anymore.
“I…”
Xie Yier raised an eyebrow, her tone still gentle: “What’s wrong? Is the offer not reassuring enough for you?”
“Big Sister, will you really give my Sister the best treatment?” This was her final confirmation, her last struggle.
Xie Yier smiled, knowing her words had already moved Aier.
“Of course. I’ll arrange for your Sister to be treated at the Royal Hospital. I’ll get her the best Royal Doctor, the best Royal Ward, the best potions, and the best Senior Nurse. If you don’t believe me, we can sign a Contract.”
Aier knew that with the conditions at this point, if she still refused, she would really be ungrateful.
“I… I’m willing.”
At last, the words that would decide her fate slipped from Aier’s lips.
At this point, what was there to complain about? Grasping the chance to change her family’s destiny was the most important thing.
“That’s wonderful!”
The thought that her beloved little cutie would finally be hers made Xie Yier’s voice tremble with excitement.