Wearing a black suit jacket and a black cylindrical top hat, holding a brown book, Reish appeared exceptionally scholarly.
He arrived at the grand entrance of a luxurious castle and rang the doorbell.
Not long after, a young woman in a maid's uniform rushed out.
She looked at the handsome Reish, a flicker of an unidentifiable emotion in her eyes, and asked softly, "Respected sir, may I ask who you are..."
"I am Lutz Muller, recommended by Master of Royal Etiquette Morpher Hayle. I am here to apply for the position of private tutor at the Earl's castle. Please accept my business card!"
Reish presented the gilded business card with both hands.
The young maid took it with her own, and during this exchange, there was inevitable skin contact.
This caused the young maid's cheeks to flush slightly.
Her voice grew softer, clearly a little embarrassed, "Madam instructed this morning to ask guests to wait in the drawing-room."
"Thank you, beautiful young lady."
Reish entered the castle through the iron gates, walked along the marble path, and finally arrived at a sumptuously decorated drawing-room.
...
After tasting the coffee served by the maid, Reish quietly recalled the information stored in his mind.
'Marquis Clark Jeffery is the patriarch of the Clark family and holds the position of Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...'
He has a wife, an unknown number of mistresses, three sons, and one daughter.
His wife and daughter are renowned beauties in high society.
The identity and qualifications of this Lutz Muller were, of course, forged by himself.
As for why the Master of Royal Etiquette Morpher Hayle would recommend him for a job, it was because Reish had been seeing Morpher Hayle's daughter.
Morpher Hayle, with no other choice, could only introduce him to a decent job.
Before long, a voluptuous woman with long golden hair and striking beauty entered the drawing-room.
She was around forty years old, and due to her wealth and power, time had left few marks on her.
Her skin was still as smooth as milk, but the arrogance and sharpness of an upper-class noble were equally evident.
Beside Mrs. Luna Lian, sat a well-behaved, serene, and lovely young girl.
The girl was also exceptionally beautiful, her features bearing some resemblance to Mrs. Luna Lian.
The difference was that the girl was like a green, unripe apple, while the mother was a ripe, 풍韵 red apple.
"Truly a pair of beautiful mother and daughter."
Reish's eyes lit up as he observed the scene.
"Hello, Countess Luna Lian."
Reish stood up, took off his hat, and bowed.
It was evident that Luna Lian and her daughter were both captivated by his appearance, momentarily too stunned to reply.
Luna Lian took a deep breath before replying, "I apologize, it's just that you are so handsome..."
"My name is Lutz Muller, you can call me Muller."
Reish replied with a smile, sitting opposite Mrs. Luna Lian, their gazes meeting like sparks.
"This is my daughter, Clark Maya!"
Luna Lian tapped her daughter, who was clearly lost in thought, and said, "Aren't you going to introduce yourself to your teacher? This is the latest etiquette..."
Clark Maya was silent for a long moment before looking down shyly and saying, "Hello teacher, my name is Clark Maya."
Her voice was as gentle as a swaying willow, exquisitely pleasant, and Reish felt an inexplicable sense of tenderness towards her.
"Cough... cough cough..."
After Clark Maya finished speaking, Luna Lian coughed a few times and waved her hand, quickly signaling the maids to leave.
Luna Lian smiled enchantingly, her beauty dazzling, and slowly asked, "May I know what subjects you specialize in, Muller?"
Reish's heart fluttered, and after struggling to regain his composure, he said, "Besides noble etiquette, I am also proficient in various languages and calligraphy. Of course, I also excel at painting nudes."
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With every word Reish spoke, the light in Luna Lian's eyes grew more intense. By the end, a hint of admiration appeared on her fair face.
"You are truly a learned teacher. I cannot refuse such a knowledgeable person to be my child's private tutor. How about thirty gold coins a month?"
...
Hearing this, Reish raised an eyebrow, his expression becoming serious. He slowly replied, "It can be, but due to various reasons, I can only teach for three hours a day. I have other commitments for the remaining time."
"No problem, Clark Maya would also get impatient if she studied for too long," Luna Lian, for reasons unknown, agreed readily without any bargaining.
"Then, when will the first etiquette lesson begin?"
Reish asked.
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"Anytime is fine. If you don't mind, I'd like to invite you to dinner. My husband has been away for a month overseeing troops at the South China Sea battlefield and is not at home."
Luna Lian, looking utterly charming, spoke with captivating glances.
"Then let's begin the first lesson today."
Reish, understanding her unspoken invitation, first responded to Luna Lian with a look, and then said leisurely.
In just half an hour, a dedicated room for lessons and various teaching materials were all readily prepared.
Dismissing the maids, Reish's bright eyes were fixed on Clark Maya.
This caused Clark Maya to smile shyly, her face flushing a deep red.
Due to certain traditions among the nobles of the Purple Mandral Empire, male tutors often easily became involved with their female students.
Therefore, Clark Maya was not entirely ignorant of such matters.
Reish flipped through some of the books on the table, not starting the lesson, but instead walking directly towards Clark Maya.
It's unclear what Reish said, but Clark Maya immediately lowered her head, her earlobes turning red. After a while, even her neck flushed crimson, her expression filled with tender affection.
Seeing that the mood was sufficiently set, Reish quietly reached out and pinched Clark Maya's buttocks hard.
Clark Maya cried out in pain, startled and ashamed, and tried to push Reish away.
Reish, using her momentum, gently spun her and pulled her into his embrace.
He smiled and explained, "Miss, don't be afraid. I am teaching you etiquette..."
With the beauty in his arms, her breath like fragrant orchids, a peculiar sensation arose. Reish looked down; Clark Maya was secretly looking at him. When she met his gaze, her pretty face flushed crimson again, and she turned away, overwhelmed with shyness.
Reish's heart stirred, and he thought to himself, "I've seen so many women, but she is still the most shy."
...
Smiling slightly, Reish continued, "How about it? I want to paint a nude oil painting. Would you be my model?"
Clark Maya let out a soft "Mm," her face inexplicably blushing again.
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"Three hundred characters omitted here."
Three hours later, the door finally opened, and Clark Maya, with slightly flushed cheeks, walked out, tidying her top and skirt.
At this time, Reish, inside the room, slowly put away the oil painting.
Three days later!
"Madam, you are so beautiful..." Reish held Luna Lian in his arms, caressing her soft, fair face, saying gently.
"Young man, you're naughty. Carry me back to the room." Luna Lian smiled alluringly, her slender, fair hands locked tightly around Reish's waist, her delicate and smooth legs resting on Reish's arms.
Although Luna Lian was over forty, her voluptuous figure and sexy, enchanting charm were far beyond what a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl could possess.
Upon hearing this, Reish, like a young man experiencing his first love, eagerly carried Luna Lian towards the room.
Soon, some sounds emanated from the room. After a while, seemingly realizing their voices were too loud, Reish and Luna Lian's sounds gradually became inaudible.
...
Lev Tor, the Minister of Inspection, had been in a very good mood these past few days.
His wife had just given birth to a baby boy.
Having a child in his old age, he finally had an heir to carry on his legacy.
As one of the most powerful individuals in the Purple Mandral Empire, a single word from him could bring about the ruin of a noble family that had stood for hundreds of years.
However, not having his own child was his greatest regret.
Now that it had been fulfilled, why wouldn't he be happy?
"Boss, there's a major case that requires your personal attention."
A captain from the Inspection Department knocked on the door of the General Affairs Office and handed a file to Lev Tor.
"This is a report from two noble ladies regarding a flower thief. According to procedure, cases involving nobles are all transferred to us."
This was also why Minister of Inspection Lev Tor held such great power.
Lev Tor took the file and read it carefully before murmuring to himself, "This fellow is actually involved with the Thorn Rose family... Hmm... this is indeed quite tricky."
"The Thorn Rose family is one of the four largest families in the empire. Is it worth offending them over this matter?"
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"No... in fact, this flower thief is quite unwelcome within the Thorn Rose family."
"Even if we apprehend him, the Thorn Rose family will likely not react much, as it is also a disgraceful matter."
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