chapter 9 Kirin appears

Aiden Ye nodded right away, signaling her to get up. "Thank you, young master," Maple stood up after his gesture. "Maple, I'm a few years younger than you, so I'll call you 'sister,' and you can just call me Aiden," Aiden Ye said. "No, I've sworn an oath that the owner of this courtyard is my master, and you mustn't call me 'sister'," Maple replied seriously. Aiden Ye didn't insist further and said, "Alright then, Maple, prepare a few rooms. I'm going to have some friends come over to stay." "Yes, young master," Maple bowed to Aiden Ye and then went off to prepare, leaving him with a graceful view of her retreating figure. It has to be said that Maple's looks and figure were top-notch. With a height of 1.7 meters, delicate features, and dressed in a fiery red cheongsam, she had a unique charm. After all, she was a maid chosen by his master, the Emperor of Killers. How could she be less than excellent? Aiden Ye shook his head, not giving it another thought, and began to explore the courtyard. A typical courtyard house has a central yard with buildings on all four sides enclosing it. Just the courtyard alone was over a thousand square meters, and with the buildings, the area was no less than two thousand square meters. Even though they were single-story buildings, there were more than twenty rooms, enough for over a dozen people to live in. The yard was filled with flowers, trees, pavilions, towers, rockeries, and lotus ponds, all present and accounted for. In this era filled with steel and concrete, it was like a piece of pure land. Especially the pond, with mists wafting over it, was like something out of a legendary fairyland. Before long, Maple returned. "Young master, you've just returned, and you must be weary from the journey. Why not take a bath and change into fresh clothes?" Maple suggested with utmost respect. Aiden Ye noticed stains of Elsa Shen's blood on his clothing and nodded in agreement. Following Maple, they arrived at the bathroom. There was a bathing pool in the bathroom, about ten or so square meters, already filled with hot water. Rose petals floated on the surface, releasing a light, refreshing fragrance. "The water temperature should be just right, young master," Maple said after testing the water with her delicate hand. Aiden Ye walked towards the pool. He was about to undress. But Maple stepped forward to help him change. Aiden Ye thought to refuse. But then he thought, it's the maid's job to help the master bathe and change, so he let her proceed. After all, they would be living together for a while; there was nothing to shy away from. Aiden Ye stepped into the pool, finding the temperature just right. Just as he was about to enjoy a comfortable soak, he heard the sound of water behind him. Turning his head, he saw. Maple had removed her cheongsam and was stepping towards the pool. Suddenly, a fair and lovely figure came into Aiden Ye's view. Aiden Ye was surprised and said, "Maple, what are you doing?" "Young master, I am here to serve you as you bathe," Maple said, her face blushing slightly. Though serving the master was part of her duties. It was still their first meeting, and she couldn't help feeling a bit shy. "No, no need, I can manage on my own," Aiden Ye quickly said. He hadn't expected that his master's housekeeping maid would also be in charge of bathing duties. Does that mean she's also responsible for warming his bed? His master really knew how to play. Hearing Aiden Ye's words, Maple paused for a moment, and then a look of disappointment crossed her face, "Do you find Maple unattractive?" "Of course not..." "Then, do you think there's something wrong with my figure?" Looking at her stunning curves, Aiden Ye couldn't help but swallow. That figure of hers was beyond just good; it was absolutely explosive! "Very, very good..." Aiden Ye replied. "Do you not like Maple then?" she asked. "I do..." "Then why won't you let Maple help you bathe?" Maple's face showed a hint of sadness. "Well, Maple, I've been up in the mountains for a while and got used to bathing on my own. Please step out," Aiden Ye managed to say, suppressing the turmoil inside him. "Alright then." Maple quietly stepped out of the bath and, taking her cheongsam, left Aiden Ye's line of sight. Only after Maple was gone did Aiden Ye let out a sigh of relief. He slapped his forehead and muttered to himself, "Get a grip. It's not like you've never been around women!" In fact, it had been many years since Aiden Ye had been with a woman. Three years in the mountains, two years married into the Shen family. At least five years without any deep interaction with a woman. Plus, Maple was really beautiful, with a hot figure, and for a moment, Aiden Ye found himself unexpectedly reacting physically. Even though he could do whatever he wanted with Maple, and she would comply. But she was his master's maid, after all. After the bath, Aiden Ye put on the clothes Maple had prepared for him and left the bathroom. Maple was waiting right outside. "Young master, I'll show you to your room." Maple took Aiden Ye to his room, which was decorated in an old-fashioned style and scented with incense, making Aiden Ye feel very comfortable. He decided to close his eyes and start cultivating. While Aiden Ye was practicing his technique, his back emitted bursts of red light. If he took off his clothes, you could see scales-like patterns forming a four-legged mythical creature on his back. It was very much like the legendary Qilin from the tales of China! He cultivated until the evening when Maple came to call him for dinner. There were four dishes and one soup, all home-cooked and smelling great. Actually, Aiden Ye was quite good at cooking himself. He had cooked for the Shen family and during his three years in the mountains. But this was the first time someone had cooked for him. Maple didn't join him at the table but stood by. This was the rule; a maid didn't have the privilege to dine with the master. Seeing this, Aiden Ye was reminded of his three years with the Shen family, where despite being their son-in-law in name, he was treated worse than a dog. He did the laundry, cooked, and served the Shen family without even having the right to eat at the table. Only he knew the depths of that misery. Yet, he had dedicated himself to the Shen family without regret, only to end up having his other kidney taken from him. "Maple, sit down and eat with me," Aiden Ye said to her. But Maple shook her head. "This is an order!" Seeing Aiden Ye's stern face, Maple finally sat down obediently. The night passed without incident, and early the next day, Aiden Ye left the house, ready to look for some herbs to treat Xandra Ning's eyes. Elsa Shen was really ruthless, causing devastating damage to Xandra Ning's eyes. Under normal circumstances, even the best hospital couldn't heal her. But Aiden Ye had the Nine Turns Golden Needle and some special herbs, which gave him complete confidence that he could restore Xandra Ning's sight.