In the novel "Joy of Life," the protagonist wakes up at Li Chengze's residence.

Tao Jingyang watched the two girls walk to the door with his head down, and knocked twice symbolically.

"Miss, we are maids from the manor, sent by His Highness to bring you some lunch."

After waiting a while, seeing that no one answered, they spoke again, saying, "Miss, the food has been placed at the door. We'll go down now."

The two put down their food, turned around and left without stopping, as if they were being chased by wolves.

Tao Jingyang looked at the two of them and went back with his head down. After thinking for a moment, he called out to the two maids.

"Hey, you two young ladies, could you please stop for a moment?"

Tao Jingyang's words startled the two of them. They stopped abruptly, turned around stiffly, but still didn't look up at him.

Watching this scene, Tao Jingyang thought to himself: Li Chengze's management style is too militaristic.

Could this be the professional competence of a wealthy family? This is truly eye-opening.

"So the young lady isn't in her room. May I ask if there's anything else you need?" the older maid asked timidly.

"It's nothing, but may I ask your names?"

Upon hearing this, the two girls looked at each other in surprise, and then, as if afraid of being discovered, quickly lowered their heads.

"Miss, my name is Youran." After saying that, she nudged the younger maid next to her with her arm.

The maid who had been rubbed against lowered her head and said, "My name is Shuxiang."

The fragrance of books... a leisurely atmosphere...

Okay, this is a big knife that came out of nowhere without warning.

Seeing their reaction, Tao Jingyang finally understood.

In feudal dynasties, it was rare for complete strangers to suddenly ask the name of a maid in someone's household. Luckily, I was a woman myself.

Otherwise, he'll definitely be seen as a lecher.

Tao Jingyang clenched his fist secretly, thinking to himself: Damn it, he almost ruined my lifelong reputation.

However, the questions still needed to be asked: "You Ran, Shu Xiang, how did you know I was the girl in the room?"

You Ran and Shu Xiang exchanged a glance. You Ran, without changing her head, glanced elsewhere, thought for a moment, and then answered:

"Because there is no one else in the house, we were able to recognize you, young lady."

No wonder I didn't see anyone when I looked around earlier. I guess Li Chengze is the only one in this mansion on weekdays.

After thinking for a moment, Tao Jingyang asked again:

"I see you came in through a small door in the backyard. Is there someone living behind that small door?"

Her gaze fell on the pebbled path leading to the backyard.

"The servants of the mansion live in the back."

You Ran answered, her words extremely brief, as if she couldn't say anything more. Tao Jingyang noticed her nervous expression and didn't press her further.

He thanked them and said, "Alright, you can go back now. Thank you."

As soon as she finished speaking, You Ran and Shu Xiang bowed and immediately turned and left.

The speed was so fast that Tao Jingyang had a strange feeling that this place was some kind of ominous place.

However, no matter how ominous the omen, it can't delay the important matter of eating.

After all, food is the most important thing for people; if you miss a meal...

That's equivalent to missing a meal!

Upon reaching the door, Tao Jingyang picked up his food and went straight into the house.

Fan Wujiu, who was crouching on the roof, followed Li Chengze's instructions and monitored Tao Jingyang's every move.

But he witnessed all of this, first seeing the woman wandering around, and then watching her flirt with the maids in the mansion to gather information.

He didn't do anything serious, all he thought about was eating.

He pondered in his heart how to report to His Highness later.