Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

All eyes were on Wang Xuan.

Bai Suzhen's eyes flickered slightly, and Yan Zhi smiled gently; both of them had a hint of curiosity in their eyes.

Xiaoqing pursed her lips, her bright almond-shaped eyes slightly narrowed, scrutinizing Wang Xuan with a look that seemed both reproachful and resentful.

As newcomers, Fan Shiyi Niang and Feng San Niang naturally couldn't voice their opinions. However, Feng San Niang also had a hint of displeasure in her eyes, clearly resenting Wang Xuan's constant philandering.

Of course, this complaint was made on behalf of Fan Shiyi Niang.

Wang Xuan smiled sheepishly: "Ahem, I did bring back another sister for you this time."

Xiaoqing immediately retorted, "What do you mean 'for us'? Weren't they for you to bring yourself?"

Wang Xuan couldn't bring himself to argue with her, since Xiao Qing's words represented the subtle emotions in the hearts of all the women present.

In some inconsequential situations, he was willing to give his women more face.

As Wang Xuan's women accumulate, they will naturally come to terms with it and get used to it.

He chuckled dryly, "Isn't it all the same thing?"

Xiaoqing took her sister's arm and shook it gently, saying in a coquettish tone, "Sister, aren't you going to do something about him? He's completely lawless."

Wang Xuan retorted irritably, "Is it really that exaggerated?"

Ultimately, although the mansion looked lively and bustling, he had only played cards with three of the six young ladies around him.

Bai Suzhen comforted Xiaoqing and asked softly, "My lord, where is that younger sister?"

"She's in my cave." Wang Xuan said seriously, then instructed Xiao Qing, "Xiao Qing, you mustn't show any displeasure later, she's a pitiful female ghost."

Xiaoqing rolled her eyes at Wang Xuan.

Fan Shiyi Niang exclaimed in surprise, "A female ghost?"

Feng San Niang's cherry lips parted slightly in astonishment.

Wang Xuan's tastes are truly... unconventional.

The mansion is becoming more and more lively.

She was terrified that if she stayed any longer, this guy would take her down too.

"Eleventh Sister, don't be afraid," Wang Xuan comforted her, then explained, "Although she's a female ghost, she's no different from an ordinary person."

Bai Suzhen nodded gently: "My lord, then please let her out quickly."

Wang Xuan nodded slightly, and with a thought, Nie Xiaoqian appeared beside him.

Upon suddenly seeing so many beautiful girls in front of her, she appeared somewhat shy.

Almost all the women's eyes flashed with amazement.

The woman before him was exquisitely beautiful, showing no trace of the sinister and terrifying nature of a female ghost.

They all looked at Wang Xuan at the same time.

Sure enough, his judgment was spot on.

Wang Xuan introduced with a smile: "Her name is Nie Xiaoqian, you can just call her Xiaoqian."

Nie Xiaoqian bowed slightly: "Xiaoqian greets all the elder sisters."

Rouge praised without reservation, "My husband has excellent taste; this young lady is truly beautiful."

Wang Xuan laughed loudly, "Of course! Aren't all the ladies here beautiful and stunning?"

Fan Shiyi Niang boldly stepped forward, looked Nie Xiaoqian up and down, and couldn't help but ask, "Sister, are you really a ghost?"

Nie Xiaoqian nodded gently.

Wang Xuan explained, "Xiaoqian has already solidified into a yin body, so she is no different from us in daily life."

Fan Shiyi Niang exclaimed in sudden realization, "So people really do become ghosts after they die? Does that mean we all have two lives?"

Wang Xuan bent his finger and tapped her forehead.

Fan Shiyi Niang covered her forehead and cried out softly in pain, "Ouch~"

Wang Xuan said helplessly, "Don't think nonsense. When an ordinary person dies, they are really dead. Only a very small number of ghosts can stay in the world. Xiaoqian's death was just a coincidence."

Feng San Niang then stepped forward with concern, rubbing Fan Shiyi Niang's forehead and giving him a disapproving look.

Wang Xuan: ...

He couldn't help but think that if Feng San Niang knew about the rubbing, kneading, and patting he did with Fan Shi Yi Niang in bed, she would come and fight him to the death.

Wang Xuan shook off these distracting thoughts and briefly recounted Nie Xiaoqian's past: "Xiaoqian died unexpectedly from an illness, and later her soul was controlled by a tree demon. That tree demon controlled a group of female ghosts to lure passing travelers and suck their life essence. They even set their sights on me. With Xiaoqian's help, I eliminated them all in one fell swoop, and Xiaoqian came back with me."

After briefly explaining Xiaoqian's background, Wang Xuan pointed to Bai Suzhen and said, "This is your sister Bai. You can ask her for help if you encounter any problems in the manor in the future."

Bai Suzhen smiled gently and nodded to her.

"Xiaoqian greets Sister Bai."

Wang Xuan then introduced them one by one: "This is your sister Yanzhi, and you already know sister Mingzhu. This is Xiaoqing, and these are Third Sister and Eleventh Sister. Their identities are quite interesting; you'll find out as you get to know them better."

Xiaoqing complained, "How come I wasn't considered the older sister from the beginning?"

"Given your lively and charming personality, you should just stay the younger sister."

Xiaoqing gave a haughty snort before giving up: "That's more like it."

Nie Xiaoqian greeted each of her sisters in turn.

Bai Suzhen smiled gently and said, "From now on, you should treat this place as your home."

Wang Xuan then instructed, "Yanzhi, go and arrange accommodations for Xiaoqian. You all go and do your own things. Suzhen and I will discuss recent official business."

The group of beauties dispersed upon hearing this.

Only Wang Xuan, Bai Suzhen, and Xiaoqing remained in the study.

Wang Xuan turned to look at Xiao Qing and said helplessly, "Why are you still here?"

Xiaoqing said dismissively, "You and your sister are busy, I won't say a word."

"We're discussing very in-depth topics, so your presence here is bound to influence us."

Wang Xuan took the grapes she had been holding and handed them to her. Without saying a word, he pushed Xiao Qing's shoulder and forcefully pushed her away.

He then sat down with Bai Suzhen and began to review the case reports from the past few days.

Debts between neighbors, street brawls, sudden murders in the countryside...

Bai Suzhen handled the matter fairly and her judgment was strict.

Wang Xuan was very satisfied with what he saw.

Then Wang Xuan started looking at the official documents: the collection of land taxes, the verification of household registration and tax records, and the details of granary income and expenditure. Each document was extremely complicated.

With Bai Suzhen's assistance, the two worked together seamlessly, and after more than an hour, they finally resolved everything.

"Finally finished." Wang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, then grasped Bai Suzhen's fair and tender hand, looking at her with deep affection.

Bai Suzhen blinked gently, a faint smile on her face.

it is more than words.

The next moment, Wang Xuan wrapped his arms around Bai Suzhen's supple waist, lifted her up in his arms, and strode towards the inner room.

"My lord, slow down..."

Bai Suzhen gently scolded, her cheeks blushing slightly, her delicate skin looking exquisite.

Her clothes were gradually removed, leaving only her silk stockings, yet she remained as pure and holy as an inviolable goddess.

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