The carriage slowly came to a halt in front of the iron-barred gates, and inside, Shu Yue opened her amber eyes.
*Click —*
The carriage door was opened from the outside, allowing light to illuminate the interior.
Shu Yue looked over to see a man and a woman standing there, both wearing respectful expressions.
The man was a butler dressed in crisp attire.
He took a step forward and bowed to Shu Yue as she stepped out of the carriage.
“Noble Lord White, we welcome your arrival.”
He addressed her by Liya White’s surname, and Shu Yue didn’t realize he was speaking to her at first.
Shu Yue didn’t respond immediately.
Instead, she looked past the man.
Anna followed her out of the carriage.
As soon as she stepped down, she saw rows of maids and servants standing on both sides of the path behind the iron gates.
There had to be over 100 people, and every one of them looked quite young.
Fortunately, Anna had snuck into noble estates before, so she knew this arrangement was merely standard.
Even so, it still made her heart race with excitement.
When had she ever been welcomed like this before?
The man introduced himself.
“My name is Barton, a butler of this manor. If you have any needs, Lord White, you may tell me. Additionally, this is the Head Maid, Katherine.”
The woman stepped forward and performed a curtsy, lifting the hem of her skirt.
She was a young and beautiful woman.
Her maid uniform hugged a graceful figure with curves that were quite provocative.
Her makeup was simple yet revealed a hint of glamorous charm, and a flirtatious air lingered in her eyes.
She showed a gentle smile to Shu Yue and spoke softly, “Lord White, from now on, I am your Head Maid, Katherine. I handle all matters regarding the maids in this manor. If you have any special requests, please let me know. The maids will surely serve you well in your daily life.”
“…”
Shu Yue remained silent for a moment before replying.
“Mr. Barton, and Ms. Katherine, I’ll be in your care then.”
“At your service.”
“At your service.”
The two bowed respectfully, putting on a perfect performance.
However, Shu Yue felt a strange sensation in her heart.
She wasn’t sure if it was because her body had turned into that of a girl, but she had become more sensitive to certain things.
She could clearly sense that something was wrong.
Right now, the respect from Butler Barton, Head Maid Katherine, and the other servants was only skin-deep.
Their eyes held a certain…
‘I have someone backing me’ sentiment.
She turned her head to look at Anna and Mundo.
Anna’s eyes were full of excitement, while Mundo looked as simple-minded and dazed as ever.
Shu Yue didn’t dwell too much on whether these servants respected her.
After all, she had stolen Liya White’s identity.
These things didn’t belong to her to begin with, so she naturally felt no resentment.
Besides, there were likely spies planted among these people—in fact, that was almost a certainty.
Surrounded by servants and maids, they entered the manor’s main road and headed toward the five-story mansion.
Shu Yue naturally went to her own room, while Anna and Mundo, who accompanied her, were also assigned rooms.
Although Anna held the status of a maid, she was brought by Shu Yue personally.
Mundo was a guard.
Unlike the ordinary maids and servants, they were permitted to stay inside the main mansion.
Their quarters were not on the same floor as Shu Yue’s.
As the master of this manor, she lived on an entire floor by herself.
The room was terrifyingly large, and the decor was incredibly luxurious and elegant.
A dazzling array of furniture filled the space.
Every inch of the floors, walls, and ceilings was meticulously crafted.
It must have cost an unimaginable amount of money to build.
The manor itself was vast.
This was the Inner City, where only people of high standing lived.
Land was naturally worth its weight in gold.
Building this manor had cost a fortune, and it even came with the contracts for all the servants here.
Those contracts alone were worth many gold coins.
However, in the eyes of Shu Yue’s “father-in-law,” Baron Lester, all of this was nothing more than a trivial gift to be given away on a whim.
During her first dinner there, Shu Yue witnessed what the extravagant life of a noble truly looked like.
Over 20 dishes were laid out on the table without a single repeat, each one perfect in color, aroma, and taste.
Two beautiful maids, around 15 or 16 years old, tasted every single dish in front of Shu Yue.
They were there to test for poison.
Another two maids stood by Shu Yue’s side, ready to serve their master during the meal.
The rest of the maids stood nearby, waiting for orders.
They were quiet, making no sound that could disturb their master’s dining experience; even their breathing was soft and shallow.
Shu Yue’s gaze swept across their faces.
Every one of them was fair-skinned and beautiful—delicate little beauties who would be prized in the outside world.
“You may all leave.”
The maids froze where they stood.
The maid responsible for cutting the meat paused mid-motion.
They looked at Shu Yue with confusion and a hint of faint fear on their faces.
Shu Yue didn’t bother explaining things to them.
“That is an order.”
“Yes, Master.”
The maids replied in unison, then bowed their heads and retreated from the dining room.
Butler Barton looked slightly surprised upon seeing this.
Head Maid Katherine stepped forward and asked softly, “Lord White, did they do something wrong? I will punish them afterward and order them to correct their behavior.”
“It’s nothing. I’m fine on my own. You all should leave as well.”
“…”
Both Katherine and Barton fell silent.
They exchanged a look before responding.
“Understood, Lord White.”
The group left the dining room and closed the doors.
Shu Yue used a Dust-covered Grade perception spell to confirm that no one was watching.
She let out a long sigh of relief and began to eat in large gulps.
‘This is so good~’
The taste of the food was excellent, and she could even taste the flavors of many expensive spices.
She hadn’t dismissed the maids because she hated being served, but rather because she couldn’t relax when there were so many people around.
After gorging herself and resting for 1 hour, Shu Yue prepared to wash up and go to sleep.
She definitely wouldn’t let the maids come in while she bathed.
It would be troublesome if the secret of her body was discovered.
If rumors spread that the fiancé of Baron Lester’s daughter was actually a woman in disguise, it would be a disaster.
Although women could marry and have children together in this world, very few actually did so.
While a female-female union could double the population growth, there was a major catch…
They could only give birth to girls.
It was said that this setting, where two women could conceive, was the work of some unknown entity.
The academic world was still debating whether this was a blessing for living beings or a curse…
‘In other words, they’re bound to be born as twin sisters.’
Shu Yue sat on the bed, her mind wandering.
She shook her head, flushing those strange thoughts away.
Once she stopped her daydreaming, she sat cross-legged on the soft, large bed.
The bed was big enough for three adults to lie side by side with plenty of room to spare.
The touch of the quilt was warm and soft.
Shu Yue had never slept on such a large bed in either her past or current life.
Today, she was finally getting a taste of luxury.
She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and cast a special spell.
**[Basic Spell: Mental Profile]**