The next morning, sunlight streamed gently through the window lattice into the master bedroom on the fourth floor.

Liu Yunshang and Zhao Meiyue decided to return to their courtyard as they felt a little uncomfortable living here.

Li Zimo understood why they didn't stop him, and since there was another house that hadn't been dealt with, he didn't leave with them.

After the two women left, Xu Qinglan plucked up her courage and gently pushed open the door, feeling both nervous and expectant.

As a maid in the mansion, it was her turn today to help Li Zimo change his clothes.

When I walked into the room, I saw Li Zimo sitting by the bed, tidying up his clothes with his head down. The sunlight shining on his handsome face made him look even more gentle and warm.

Xu Qinglan took a few steps forward and greeted him in a low voice, holding clothes in her hands, but her eyes involuntarily avoided him.

Li Zimo raised his head and his eyes fell gently on Xu Qinglan, as if he could see through everything in her heart.

He said softly:

"Qinglan, did you sleep well last night?"

This sentence, simple yet with an inexplicable magic, made Xu Qinglan's cheeks turn red instantly.

The subtle effect of the contract, coupled with the suggestive sounds upstairs last night, caused Xu Qinglan to feel an indescribable emotion in her heart.

She lowered her head, her hands trembling slightly, and she almost didn't dare to look directly into Li Zimo's eyes.

Seeing this, Li Zimo curled up his lips into a gentle smile. He slowly stood up, walked to Xu Qinglan, gently took her hand, and brought her into his arms.

Xu Qinglan felt a warm current flowing into her heart. Half-heartedly, the two hugged each other tightly, and then a gentle and affectionate kiss fell on her lips.

At this moment, all the shyness, uneasiness and struggle turned into nothingness.

Xu Qinglan felt an unprecedented warmth and security. She closed her eyes and immersed herself in the kiss wholeheartedly.

However, the string of reason was not completely broken. Xu Qinglan still had a trace of clarity in her mind. She knew what she was doing and the consequences of doing so.

But at this moment, she is willing to put everything aside temporarily and enjoy this rare warmth and happiness.

After the kiss, the two smiled at each other, their eyes full of tenderness and understanding for each other.

Li Zimo patted Xu Qinglan's back gently and said softly:

"Go help me change."

Xu Qinglan nodded, the blush on her cheeks still lingering.

She took the clothes and carefully dressed Li Zimo, constantly reminding herself that this was only for the successful completion of the task and the purpose of the soul contract.

While getting dressed, Li Zimo's eyes kept wandering over Xu Qinglan. Finally, he suggested in a nearly whispering voice:

"Qinglan, can you take off your outer clothes and dress me in just your light gauze underwear? You will definitely bring me a different feeling like this."

When Xu Qinglan heard this, she felt shy and flustered.

The subtle influence of the soul contract prevented her from directly refusing, but she also knew the implications of this action.

However, after a brief struggle, she decided to follow her inner feelings and bravely took off her outer clothes, leaving only a light veil covering her graceful figure.

Her skin was faintly visible under the veil, adding a touch of allure and charm.

She suppressed her shyness, picked up the clothes, and tried to remain calm while helping Li Zimo put them on.

However, Li Zimo's gaze was like a flame that she couldn't ignore.

Just as she was concentrating on the clothes in her hands, Li Zimo suddenly reached out and put his arms around her slender and soft waist, pulling her close to him, and then a deep and passionate kiss fell on her red lips.

Xu Qinglan's heartbeat accelerated instantly. She tried to push him away, but her body involuntarily responded to the kiss.

Deep down in her heart, she comforted herself that all this was the effect of the contract, which made her unable to resist Li Zimo's charm.

So, she closed her eyes and threw herself into the kiss with all her heart, as if pouring all her emotions into it.

After the kiss, both of them breathed a little.

Li Zimo looked at Xu Qinglan's beautiful face and charming figure, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

He smiled and suggested:

"Qinglan, dance for me. Let me see if your dancing is as charming as you are."

Although Xu Qinglan was shy, she nodded and started dancing in the room as Li Zimo requested.

Her dance is light and graceful, and every movement reveals endless charm and style.

Li Zimo sat aside, admiring quietly, his eyes full of admiration and tenderness.

Finally, the dance ended and Xu Qinglan was sweating profusely.

She finally dressed Li Zimo and hurried out of the room.

When she went downstairs, she met Huang Wanrong and suddenly felt ashamed.

She felt that she was sorry for Huang Wanrong and even more sorry for her dead husband.

However, she was unable to tell Huang Wanrong the truth and could only endure the inner torment silently.

Huang Wanrong looked at Xu Qinglan's abnormality and was full of doubts.

She asked Xu Qinglan what happened, but Xu Qinglan just shook her head and said nothing, her eyes full of complicated emotions.

Seeing this, Huang Wanrong did not ask any further questions, but just stayed by her side silently, giving her silent support and comfort.

After going downstairs, Li Zimo met Yue Qiangwei's sisters Yue Qinglian and Yue Qingyi. The two sisters' faces were poetic and picturesque, and they were unforgettable.

He spoke softly:

"Qinglian, Qingyi, accompany me to Wang Xiaofeng's residence."

Although Yue Qinglian and Yue Qingyi were surprised and puzzled by this sudden request, they even felt a little resentful at first.

But the power of the contract forced them to temporarily put aside their personal emotions and respond respectfully:

"Yes, son."

Afterwards, they followed Li Zimo on the journey to Wang Xiaofeng's home.

After arriving at Wang Xiaofeng's mansion, Li Zimo gathered everyone in the mansion to the courtyard.

Here, Wang Xiaofeng's widow Xie Xiran is dignified and elegant, and his three concubines Zhou Yunzi, Li Yingying and Zhao Manyun each have their own charm.

His eighteen-year-old daughter Wang Yuechan was like a frightened deer, snuggling tightly in Xie Xiran's arms, looking at the sudden visitor with fear.

Li Zimo was not shaken by these gazes. In a calm and firm tone, he asked everyone to take turns to step forward and plant the mark of the contract in their souls.

"From now on, you will be my maids, but please rest assured that I will give you the respect and freedom you deserve."

His words were full of sincerity and determination.

Then, he turned to Xie Xiran and said gently:

"Madam Xie, please sell this mansion and then come to Xiaoyaoju, the former Yue family, to find me. If you need anything or anything happens, please feel free to contact me."

Then he said to Zhou Yunzi, Li Yingying, Zhao Manyun, and Wang Yuechan in a calm tone:

"Come back to Xiaoyaoju with me."

Although Wang Yuechan was full of reluctance and struggle in her heart, she had to accept this reality under the constraints of the contract.

The three concubines, on the other hand, seemed more submissive. Their eyes showed confusion about the future and awe of Li Zimo.

At this moment, Yue Qinglian and Yue Qingyi looked at this similar scene and seemed to see their own shadows.

Although they have different identities from these women, they are all at the mercy of fate.

This feeling of sympathy made them pray silently for each other in their hearts, hoping that they could find their own happiness and peace in the days to come.

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