I became a cannon fodder villain. If I want to survive, I must take care of my baby first.

The tailor was indeed very efficient. In just a short while, he had already made several warm clothes for Luo Shiqi using the measurements he got from Manjusaka. After he put them on, he felt that they were comfortable and warm, and also looked good.

Of course, after all, Luo Shiqi is so handsome and has a good figure, and he looks very fashionable even if he wears a piece of rag on his body. Manjushage knows this very well.

When she was measuring her size just now, wasn't Luo Shiqi wearing a ragged piece of clothing? He still managed to get her wet.

"Cough cough!" Thinking of this, Manjushage coughed violently.

"Are you catching a cold?" Luo Shiqi patted her back hurriedly, his eyes full of worry.

"It's okay, it's okay, my throat is just a little dry." Manjushage explained hurriedly. She felt like a pervert. It was obvious that Luo Shiqi was concerned about her, but in her mind the only thing was the subtle, intoxicating and pleasant smell when he came close to her.

In order to hide her guilty conscience, Manjushage hurriedly asked Marianne to pour her a cup of tea.

However, her action turned out to be a disadvantage. At least in Marianne's eyes, the atmosphere between the two of them was quite ambiguous. Didn't Manjushage suddenly say this just to get her away?

I want to stay with Luo Shiqi for a while, please help me create a situation where we can be alone - isn't that what Miss Manjushage meant?

So she showed an "I understand" expression and quickly turned to Doyle: "Master Doyle, I don't know much about the process of making tea. Can you teach me?"

Doyle, who was always alert, was distracted at this moment. He didn't notice Marian's crazy suggestive look at all, and subconsciously said: "If you want to make tea, you can ask Cora, she is quite good at it..."

Before he could finish his words, he was carried away by Marianne: "Oh, Master Doyle, Lady Cora is busy. You are so smart, please help me."

Manjushage was not a fool. She could of course see what Marianne meant and wanted to explain immediately. But when she looked at Luo Shiqi's harmless face, she was afraid that he would be sad and misunderstand her, so she had to let the two of them leave.

The scene fell into an eerie silence.

Luo Shiqi was still worried about Manjushage. He stared at her with fiery eyes, which made Manjushage feel numb.

She felt her heart beating wildly even though she hadn't done anything yet. Marianne was very slow in making tea, as if she was deliberately stalling for time.

Manjushage wanted to speak but didn't know what to say. She praised Luo Shiqi for looking good in his new clothes. With his personality, he would definitely show that kind of captivating smile.

She had just taken advantage of Luo Shiqi and was already very excited. If she were to be bewitched by Luo Shiqi's beauty again, with her little heart, she would not be able to withstand such stimulation.

But they couldn't say anything, it was really awkward for the two of them to just stand there.

"Um, Luo Shiqi..." Manjushage was about to say something when she met Luo Shiqi's fiery gaze. Her heart, which had just finally relaxed, suddenly became tense.

Why are you staring at me? Is it because my hair is too messy or my clothes are too ugly?

It’s so cold today that I didn’t even bother to dress up—no, I don’t think I’ve ever dressed up, right?

So Luo Shiqi sees me with no makeup on, messy hair, and casual clothes every day?

Manjushage thought she was pretty, but she felt inexplicably guilty in front of Luo Shiqi.

The maids in the castle are all in their prime, with pretty faces. They pay attention to dressing themselves up and look beautiful every day after finishing their work. Unlike her, since she no longer has to take care of Luo Shiqi all the time, she always sleeps until noon before getting up. Her hair is often messy, but she always lets it hang loose on her shoulders. There are so many beautiful clothes in the closet, but she doesn't wear them. She just wears whatever is comfortable for her.

She seemed to be making a fool of herself in front of a group of young girls who had dressed up carefully!

Manjushage was so devastated. She always thought that the daughter of a wealthy family could enjoy a life of luxury, but she never considered what it meant to be decent. After all, she was in her own home and no one would dress up like a peacock with its tail spread out. No matter how she dressed up, no one would pay attention to her.

But now it’s different. Luo Shiqi is not as easy to fool as before, and the ugly appearance of Lycoris radiata fell into his eyes.

If he didn't understand what beauty was before, now he must be afraid of undermining Manjushage's self-confidence, so he never mentioned her ugliness.

Manjushage felt such pain in her heart. She hated herself for being too casual before. She was too relaxed when Luo Shiqi was around and didn't pay any attention to her image at all.

Is it too late to dress up now?

I hope it doesn't leave too deep of a stereotype in his mind.

In fact, Lycoris radiata's worries are unnecessary.

She is in charge of all the affairs in the castle and works very hard, so it is normal for her to sleep a little longer.

What's more, her beauty is natural. Long-term and sufficient sleep has made her skin pure white and delicate, as delicate as crystal clear water droplets. Her flaxen hair is soft and shiny, and it falls down like a clear spring waterfall, which is most eye-catching. Such a beautiful appearance is a treasure in the world without any modification. Any makeup on this flawless face is probably redundant rather than beautifying.

Just as Manjushage thought, with Luo Shiqi's looks, he would look good even with a piece of rag on his body.

With the beauty of Lycoris radiata and her innate elegance, even in an ordinary white dress, she looks like a fairy who has fallen into the mortal world, so beautiful that it is beyond description.

If Luo Shiqi simply thought that Manjushage was pretty before, he was now completely attracted to her. Not only was she charming, but Manjushage also took Luo Shiqi seriously in everything, cared about his attitude, his mood, and was thinking about him all the time.

Even after reading her mother's diary, Manjushage decided that she could no longer simply treat him as a child, but hoped that he would have his own joys, sorrows, anger and happiness, and form a unique personality.

Even Manjushage herself did not realize that her concern for Luo Shiqi had long gone beyond the level of self-protection.

From anyone's perspective, Manjusaka's concern for Luo Shiqi cannot be explained by respect for a "dragon slayer" or a "national hero", or by caring for a child in need of love.

Faced with such care and love, if Luo Shiqi didn't respond, he would be a real blockhead.

While treating Luo Shiqi as an independent person, Manjushage also allowed Luo Shiqi to develop a sense of autonomy and value Manjushage from the bottom of his heart.

Although this feeling did not form a clear emotion, it was enough to make Luo Shiqi turn his gaze to her, his heart and eyes filled with her.

The cuteness of Lycoris radiata when she was embarrassed, the seriousness when handling castle affairs, the playfulness when playing with Doyle, and the occasional shyness she showed all deeply attracted Luo Shiqi.

His eyes were moved by her, his breathing rose and fell with her, and the beauty and elegance displayed in her every smile, gesture and movement were deeply imprinted in Luo Shiqi's mind.

Of course, Luo Shiqi would not tell these to Manjushage.

Not to mention that even he himself has not figured out the complicated feelings towards Manjushage, not to mention that being noticed by him may not necessarily be a good thing. What if Manjushage doesn't like being stared at all the time?

Maybe Manzhu Shahua doesn’t care that much about Luo Shiqi. She is just doing her best to take good care of a great hero who is worthy of respect from all citizens.

Luo Shiqi was very conflicted inside, and he was not as calm as he appeared on the surface.

Sometimes he felt that he shouldn't always be pestering Lycoris radiata, but every time he saw her, he couldn't take his eyes off her and his body would involuntarily want to get closer.

And when Manjushage's beautiful face showed her usual peaceful and gentle smile, Luo Shiqi could no longer walk.

It was precisely his single-minded attitude that made Manzhu Shahua feel at a loss every time she saw Luo Shiqi in recent times.

What girl would not be shaken at all by a man who is handsome, polite, cares about you and has a sincere attitude?

She couldn't do it anyway.

"Marian is so slow." The two were silent for a long time. Manjushage couldn't stand the depressing atmosphere anymore and spoke.

Although she said that, she actually hoped that Marianne and Doyle could come back a little later.

Manjushage is usually busy with housekeeping, and Luo Shiqi has a lot to learn, so the two of them rarely have time to be alone together like this.

Even if it is just a brief silence, a look or a greeting is enough to bring joy for a long time.