Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Not long after entering the royal city, the Xiang family sent people to pick up Xiang Lan and Chen Xin, and Fan Qingyin also sent people to properly settle Zhong Qin.

After sending most of the servants and the griffin carriage back to the Jiang family, Jiang Yu and Fan Qingyin, along with a few servants and light luggage, checked into the Orber Castle.

Although Orber can only be considered a small castle, that's in comparison to the royal palace; in reality, it's several times larger than Jiang Yu's castle.

Because the empire had already divided the lords into batches according to the list, there was no shortage of accommodation, and even the rooms had been allocated in advance.

Jiang Yu didn't even need to show his identification; the guards at the castle gate respectfully let him through. A carriage drawn by two Aurora-horsepower horses was a rarity even in the Ocean Empire, and the moment Fan Qingyin gently lifted the curtain, vaguely revealing Jiang Yu's profile, the guards had already confirmed his identity.

Servants were in the courtyard to settle the Aurora Pegasus, its luggage, and other necessities. The head butler then led Jiang Yu and Fan Qingyin to their rooms.

"Lord Jiang Yu, you must be tired from your journey." The steward was not a servant; in fact, the head steward came from a middle-class noble family and was hired by the empire to manage Orber Castle and receive important guests.

Only lords with powerful backgrounds like Jiang Yu are qualified to be personally received and guided by the chief steward.

"Your room and your husband's room are the second suite from the north on the west side of the third floor. It is one of the best rooms in Orpheus Castle, and you will be provided with a dedicated butler at your service. It is expected that someone from the royal palace will come to pick you up for your official duties in three days. Before that, you can continue to prepare your materials and arrange your itinerary as you wish."

“The castle hosts a small banquet every three days, and we cordially invite you and your husband to attend. This is the first year since the lords of the royal city were granted their fiefdoms, and it is an opportunity for them to get to know each other and strengthen their relationships. You can attend the banquet tomorrow night.”

"This is your first time in Orber, so the environment may be a little unfamiliar. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your personal butler or me. My messenger bird is in the central hall of the castle, and it will deliver your messages to me as quickly as possible."

"We hope you have a pleasant stay and everything goes well."

The head butler was very courteous, escorting them all the way to their room and introducing them to their personal butler before leaving.

Because the rooms at Orpert needed to accommodate various lords, the decor was grand yet simple. A major reason Orpert Castle was designed to receive lords reporting for duty was its ingenious and compact structure, with numerous rooms.

Even the eight towers had many rooms. However, the rooms in the towers were mostly reserved for lords from families with slightly weaker social standing.

Jiang Yu's suite was already among the largest, and it only consisted of a bedroom with a bathroom and a walk-in closet connected to a small living room.

Many lords were picky about the accommodations here, but Jiang Yu and Fan Qingyin didn't have high requirements in this regard. After all, they were only staying for a few days temporarily, and as long as the two of them were together, staying in such a small suite was quite comfortable.

"Little Fish, I remember you've prepared all your materials, right? Is there anything else you need?" Fan Qingyin gestured for the servant to leave, seeing that he had almost finished tidying up. He never entrusted anyone else with their personal belongings, such as clothes or documents; he always did it himself.

The other lords' documents were mostly prepared and completed by their husbands; they only needed to copy and memorize them. But Xiaoyu refused to let him bother with such a small matter, and did everything herself. Yet this was clearly no small matter.

Most lords only need to return to the capital to report for duty once in their lives, so it can't be considered a trivial matter. Therefore, although he agreed to let her do it herself, he still secretly prepared a complete copy for her so that she wouldn't worry about not having enough materials at the end.

"Don't worry, Qingyin, I have checked everything according to the Empire's requirements, one by one. I have checked every form and every number many times, and I have almost memorized the documents. Besides, I have been involved in the affairs of the territory, and you have been telling me about the county's affairs. There is no way you could stump me."

Jiang Yu no longer felt embarrassed watching Fan Qingyin help her tidy her undergarments. Her Qingyin was equally adept in formal settings and domestic duties; there was nothing he couldn't handle.

"That's good." Since Xiaoyu had already prepared everything, there was no need for him to nag repeatedly, and he didn't even mention that he had also prepared a set of materials.

Jiang Yu stood up, walked to Fan Qingyin's side, and watched him finish the trivial matter at hand. Then, she kicked off her high heels, knelt on the bed, and embraced Fan Qingyin face to face.

"Qingyin, it's been so long since we've been together as a couple." She leaned in and gently kissed his lips.

Feeling the other person's breathing become disordered for a moment, she gently bit Fan Qingyin's lips again.

"Since Yi came back, have you felt that I've neglected you?" She pressed her forehead against Fan Qingyin's, her warm breath mingling with theirs, creating an ambiguous and intimate atmosphere.

Before receiving a reply, Jiang Yu gently kissed his forehead again, lingering for a moment with boundless tenderness, before quickly pressing her lips to the tip of his nose.

Fan Qingyin unconsciously swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbing noticeably. He already had a premonition; Xiao Yu's enthusiasm...

"Heh~" Jiang Yu chuckled softly, then lowered his head and took Fan Qingyin's Adam's apple into his mouth, his soft and moist tongue gently scraping up and down twice.

Such flirting tactics were clearly too much for Fan Qingyin to handle. He unconsciously tilted his head back, seemingly trying to avoid the situation because he couldn't take it, or perhaps he was completely revealing himself and begging for more.

Unlike Jiang Yu's ease and composure, his body was tense, and some soft, almost inaudible groans escaped from his lips.

"Qingyin, why aren't you answering me?" Jiang Yu reached around the back of Fan Qingyin's neck, playfully pulled off his hair tie, and deftly tossed the jewel-encrusted silver ring onto the bedside table.

Fan Qingyin's long hair cascaded down, shimmering like silk. Jiang Yu's fingers traced through it, deliberately touching the sensitive spot behind his ear, disrupting the little bit of clarity he had managed to piece together.

He tried to say something, but before he could utter a single syllable, his mouth was covered.

The other party no longer stopped at a superficial taste; their tongues nimbly invaded, beginning to conquer and seize territory.

As their lips met, Jiang Yu heard a soft, completely absorbed murmur.

"Xiao Yu, I miss you so much..."