"Duke Ye, safe travels and have a pleasant journey!"
William personally saw Ye Xuan to the door, his tone filled with respect and not a hint of reluctance. William knew that if a fight were to break out, their entire Eagle Country would likely be annihilated by Ye Xuan's power, as all weapons and equipment would become mere decorations in the face of absolute strength.
William, who had survived under the First Prince Poole's nose and even replaced him, was certainly not foolish; on the contrary, he was very intelligent. He understood that as long as he maintained a good relationship with the person before him, his position on the throne would be more stable. In essence, even if the sky were to fall on Eagle Country, it wouldn't be a major issue for him.
After seeing Ye Xuan off, William, to avoid any unnecessary trouble, immediately called the acting city lord of Nicolo City, which was Count Locke, and personally briefed him on the matter.
"Your Majesty the King!"
"Understood, very well. I will fully cooperate with Duke Ye in managing Nicolo City!!"
After a few brief instructions, William hung up the phone. He had great trust in Count Locke, as Locke was one of the few who had supported him from the beginning. If not for this, William wouldn't have appointed him as the acting city lord of Nicolo City.
As expected, Ye Xuan returned to his room. He found a stunning beauty already in her sensual sleepwear, bathed and lying in bed.
"Well, my dear, you're such a good girl."
Seeing his wife's 'obedient' demeanor, Ye Xuan grinned. "Wait for me to wash up, and I'll spoil you rotten."
"Hmph~"
"I don't want that!"
Hearing the double meaning in his words, Luo Tianyi's face flushed. This was, after all, their first night after the wedding. The night was long, and tonight, she was determined to leave him with an unforgettable memory.
Ten minutes later.
After a quick wash, Ye Xuan, dressed in his pajamas, entered the room. The first thing he saw was a deck of cards. As expected, they were the couple's cards they had been discussing for a long time.
Seeing Ye Xuan emerge, a blush spread across Luo Tianyi's face. "My lord, please draw a card. Your humble servant will attend to your rest."
*Poof.*
A wave of heat surged to its peak. This girl truly wasn't afraid of making things more intense.
"My dear, you said it yourself. Don't regret it."
Ye Xuan understood Luo Tianyi's intentions. She likely wanted to celebrate their grand wedding today. Clearly, Luo Tianyi wanted to create a beautiful memory, and so did Ye Xuan. Therefore, what followed was bound to be an unforgettable experience.
"Wife, then I'll draw a card."
In the amorous atmosphere, Ye Xuan looked up and down his wife's alluring figure, his eyes filled with doting affection.
Sensing Ye Xuan's loving gaze, a ripple flickered in Luo Tianyi's eyes. Her heart was filled with sweetness and happiness, and the slight curve of her lips, illuminated by the dim light, appeared exceptionally captivating.
At this moment, Ye Xuan flipped over a couple's card. It read 'Embrace the Moon in Arms,' accompanied by cartoon characters demonstrating actions.
"Bring it on."
Luo Tianyi looked at the couple's card, her face flushing slightly.
And so...
The 'Inverted Golden Hook'!
The 'Immortal Points the Way'!
The 'Swallow Dips for Water'...
The long night unfolded. This night was destined to be Luo Tianyi's most unforgettable experience, and for Ye Xuan, it was much the same.
Three quarters of an hour!
Five quarters of an hour! Seven quarters of an hour!!
As time passed, the couple played with the cards with great relish. If outsiders were to witness this scene, they would undoubtedly be stunned. The intensity of their 'battle' was at least ten times more fierce than anything they could imagine! And that was an understatement.
...
The next morning.
The couple woke up and went to the third floor for breakfast. Although the taste of the dishes couldn't compare to Ye Xuan's cooking, it was still better than that of ninety-nine percent of hotels.
As they ate, the surrounding guests were chattering amongst themselves.
"Did you hear? The Munich Hotel is holding an auction today."
"Of course. The Munich Hotel auction is held once every three years, which is quite rare."
"Indeed. Many wealthy individuals and nobles have come from afar just to participate in this auction!"
"Ah, that kind of place is beyond our reach. With prices easily running into millions or even tens of millions of US dollars, who can afford it?"
Ye Xuan, who had initially intended to ignore the surrounding conversations, heard the system's voice.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for triggering a random mission: Participate in the auction. Reward: Ultimate Appraisal Ability, plus 30 billion RMB!"
"Refuse the mission: Physique +2!"
Ye Xuan, who was in the middle of his meal, was momentarily stunned by the system's announcement. Participating in an auction to gain the Ultimate Appraisal Ability and 30 billion RMB was simply outrageous. If outsiders saw this, they would be green with envy!
"This is quite interesting."
A slight curve formed on Ye Xuan's lips as he murmured.
Luo Tianyi, hearing her husband muttering something unclear, asked suspiciously, "Husband, what are you talking about?"
"Oh, nothing."
Ye Xuan smiled and, thinking of the system's mission, casually suggested, "We have nothing to do. How about we go to the hotel's auction after we finish eating?"
"An auction?"
Upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, Luo Tianyi thought for a moment and then agreed. "Okay, I haven't been to an auction in a long time either."
Luo Tianyi replied obediently. Of course, she didn't particularly enjoy auctions; it was simply that being with Ye Xuan made her happy no matter what they did. Perhaps this was what it felt like to be in love!
"Husband's appraisal ability is very impressive. I'll let you see how amazing your man is later."
Luo Tianyi, "..."
"Tsk~"
"You? Appraisal ability? You'll be lucky if you're not ripped off by others."
Luo Tianyi said dismissively. As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Xuan playfully tapped her forehead. Luo Tianyi let out a soft 'ouch,' her voice beautiful and sweet, making the surrounding men incredibly envious.
"My dear, are you looking for a beating?"
"How can you speak to your husband like that? You've gotten too bold. It seems yesterday's lesson wasn't enough."
He looked at his wife with a smile, finding her current appearance particularly charming.
"You... Hmph~"
Hearing his words, Luo Tianyi was momentarily speechless. Furthermore, her heart pounded wildly as her mind raced with unknown thoughts.
"I... I'm not talking to you anymore!"
With that, Luo Tianyi turned her head away, feigning a sulk. Her petulant expression made her look like a young girl in love playfully acting out with her boyfriend. The surrounding guests were bursting with envy. Oh my god, how could there be such a beautiful girl in the world, one who inspired such a protective instinct? It's over, I think I'm falling in love!