‘I want to see if you, the proud former Holy Maiden, actually dare to share a room with me.’ Soon, Qian Renxue also received news that the items had been delivered and installed according to Hu Liena’s request.
She was looking out from the terrace of the side hall at the time.
“Sharing a room?
Interesting,” Qian Renxue murmured to herself.
How could she not know Hu Liena’s intention?
But this was exactly what she wanted.
Back down?
That wasn’t Qian Renxue’s style.
She wanted to see just how much confidence this Acting Holy Maiden had, and she also wanted to observe from the closest distance what was so special about the Disciple that woman had carefully nurtured.
Thus, at dusk, Qian Renxue brought her simple personal belongings and walked openly into the main bedroom.
Inside, Hu Liena was already sitting by her bed, still holding that book as if reading seriously.
Hearing footsteps, she looked up at the white-clothed, blonde figure at the door, a standard, flawless smile appearing on her face: “Young Miss Qian Renxue, the bed is ready.
Please make yourself at home.
If you need anything, you can instruct the maids outside the hall.”
Qian Renxue’s gaze swept over the room, passing Hu Liena’s beautifully decorated bed covered in pink Cloud Brocade, and landing on the new, more elegant and grand Agarwood bed next to it.
She nodded and said flatly, “Thank you.”
There were no extra pleasantries, nor the expected verbal sparring.
Qian Renxue walked straight to the new bed, put down her small package, and then began to examine the room’s layout, the window positions, the light from the Soul Guidance Lamps, and even the faint scent of incense in the air.
Her posture was calm and natural, as if this were her own home.
Two equally beautiful women with sensitive identities and a delicate relationship were sharing a room like this, the air filled with a silent, tense stillness.
“Since the items are bought, deliver them to the Saintess Hall as soon as possible,” Lei Meng instructed.
Then, he changed the subject and made an arrangement that secretly delighted Su Xu.
“Also, I’m informing you both that the next round of post rotations has been set.
Starting tomorrow, you two will be transferred to guard the perimeter of the Saintess Hall.
The shift hours remain the same, from 2 PM to 10 PM.
Since you’re delivering things today, you can familiarize yourselves with the environment while you’re at it.”
Su Xu’s heart leaped.
Suppressing his overflowing excitement, he stood tall with Roger and replied, “Yes!
We understand!” This was truly like being given a pillow just as he was getting sleepy!
Just as he was worrying about how to observe and get closer to Qian Renxue and Hu Liena, the opportunity fell right into his lap!
The defense Rank of the Saintess Hall might not be as high as the Popes Palace, but it was still a core area.
And because two important women were in the same hall, it would certainly have its own strict security.
Being able to stay there long-term as a perimeter guard would undoubtedly provide great convenience and cover for his future work.
Bribing Vice-Captain Lei Meng was definitely the right move.
If there’s a chance in the future, he really should thank him properly.
Lei Meng gave a few more instructions regarding the precautions for guarding the Saintess Hall, comparing it to the perimeter of the palace but with slight differences, and then dismissed them.
After leaving Lei Meng’s office, Roger scratched his head.
“Transferred to the Saintess Hall?
Well…
that saves us another trip to deliver things.
Su Xu held the beautifully packed bedding, the corners of his mouth turning up imperceptibly.
“Peaceful or not, we just need to stand our post.
Let’s go, Brother Roger.
To the Saintess Hall to deliver the goods and learn the way.”
Carrying the bedding, with the bedstead in his storage bracelet, Su Xu walked towards the Saintess Hall—the place that would soon be their new post and potentially Su Xu’s next “hunting ground.”
Soon, Su Xu and Roger arrived at the perimeter of the Saintess Hall with the exquisite bedding packages.
After stating their purpose, the guards on duty checked and verified their identities before letting them into the hall grounds.
Although the scale of the Saintess Hall was not as grand as the Popes Palace, it had its own style—exquisite and elegant.
In the center was a three-and-a-half-story white main hall with graceful lines and pale gold accents, looking holy and soft in the sunlight.
Small side halls and corridors were scattered around, connecting well-maintained gardens and training grounds; the overall environment was quiet and pleasant.
They arrived at the main entrance, where two other female guards in light armor and with capable temperaments were on duty.
They were clearly Hu Liena’s personal guards.
Seeing Su Xu, Roger, and the items they carried, one of them stepped forward and said calmly, “You can leave the items with us.
Thank you for your hard work.”
The attitude was polite but set clear boundaries.
It was inconvenient for male guards to enter the core area of the main hall where the Holy Maiden lived.
Su Xu and Roger naturally understood the rules and handed over the packages as told.
Su Xu then took off the storage bracelet.
With a slight release of spirit power and a flash of light, the heavy Agarwood bed, matching low tables, screens, and other items appeared steadily on the open ground in front of the hall.