"Let this nanny give you a hand on washing the face. I'll tell the kitchen to prepare a bowl of soup to get rid of your hangover later." said the nanny. Her hand was already clutched onto Yang Chunqiu's wrist by the time she completed her sentence, and the grip was as firm as a handcuff.
(What the... Did this woman learn martial arts or something? How can someone with her age have such a tight grip?)
Yang Chunqiu thought.
Helplessly, he could only go along with the nanny's wish and allowed her to do whatever to him. Starting with wiping his face with a towel soaked with lukewarm water, Yang Chunqiu soon changed into a proper attire suitable to be seen outside.
After changing, he turned from a half-awake brat into a suave lad that even Yang Chunqiu himself found disbelief. Even he would fall in love with his outstanding appearance and physique.
One has to agree with the saying that a man's worthiness and confidence start with their external appearance. Perhaps this could be why Yang Chunqiu's previous lifetime was so challenging.
After all, he hardly paid any attention to his appearance back then, as his daily concern was all about work and more work.
"Look at yourself... Even this old lady would be smitten by you if I am fifty years old younger than now..." the nanny jokingly said. She didn't notice that her words greatly surprised Yang Chunqiu when they came out of her lips because he guessed the nanny to be in her forties.
Obviously, her words broke all sorts of common sense Yang Chunqiu had. Based on what she said, wouldn't she be in her seventies to eighties now?
"How old are you this year, nanny?" Yang Chunqiu curiously asked.
"This brat... How can you openly ask a lady about her age? Have you reached the age of looking for a wife?" the nanny laughed and softly patted Yang Chunqiu's shoulder. The slap appeared gentle, but for Yang Chunqiu, it felt like someone purposely slapped him hard on the shoulder.
"Damn... She's definitely a martial artist. An expert on top of that!)
Yang Chunqiu muttered to himself.
His question was left unanswered as he followed closely behind the nanny towards the door leading outside.
When the door opened, Yang Chunqiu was left speechless as the mesmerizing scenery of a beautiful garden greeted him. To him, such a sight only appears on his computer's wallpaper. And right now, this was real and merely a garden in his private courtyard.
This residence where his little abode is situated was known as Lesser Yang Courtyard. It was a part of the Yang Family Seven-Courtyard Manor.
This Yang Family Manor obtained its name from how seven independent courtyards were built beside one another, covering extensive spaces. And even after this, plenty of empty spaces remain vacant, ready to be turned into private farmland, training grounds, barracks, and armory if necessary.
If the owner wishes, the Yang Family Manor was more than qualified to house a small sect or school within its land.
Looking into the manmade river surrounding the Lesser Yang Courtyard, Yang Chunqiu could see plenty of colorful carp swimming peacefully. He could also notice the ample number of flowers and plants along the bridges and isle, professionally designed to make this garden more admirable.
"Had you decided on where to eat your breakfast, third young master?" the nanny asked.
"Where would you suggest, nanny?" worried that he would have a hard time adapting to the identity of Yang Chunqiu in this foreign realm, he chose his words carefully.
"The Flower Appreciating Pavilion would be a good place for your breakfast today. The twin-colored peonies just bloomed this morning, and the scent they gave out was heavenly. Shall I order the servants to set a table there while you appreciate the blooming flowers?" the nanny answered.
"We'll go with your suggestion then," Yang Chunqiu calmly replied. But no matter how careful he tried to be, it was unavoidable for him to give out one or two suspicious hints of his indifference.
These suspicious hints made the nanny slightly bewildered. Luckily, all she did was cast a doubtful stare at Yang Chunqiu for half a minute before she made a few hand signs toward the courtyard's western side.
Noises quickly followed half a minute later, with several male and female servants hurriedly coming into the Lesser Yang Courtyard. On their hand were trays with an embroidered cloth on the top, covering the content of the tray from people's eyes.
Patiently. Yang Chunqiu followed the nanny until they arrived at a small but well-decorated pavilion. The decoration was humble, with flowers and carvings all made from adult Willow wood. Paired with several potted plants, the place appears pleasing to the eyes.
The place's exquisiteness was also enhanced with a wooden plaque with the "Flower Appreciating Pavilion" word written in red ink hanging below the roof. In the middle of this pavilion was a round stone table, ranging between twenty-five to thirty inches from one side to another.
A few female servants were already waiting in the pavilion at the time of Yang Chunqiu's arrival, ready to pour him a cup of freshly brewed tea as soon as he sat down.
The current Yang Chunqiu struggled to accept these pampered treatments that only the wealthy could enjoy. Trying to be not awkward as he appeared, Yang Chunqiu went along with the flow, from enjoying the tea to sniffing the flower scent that occasionally came.
With two female servants holding the chopsticks on his behalf, Yang Chunqiu was fed only the best delicacies this Yang Family Manor offers. Although the flavor was milder than what he was used to, their freshness and texture were greater than anything he had.
(What kind of wealth does this world's Yang Chunqiu possess to enjoy these dishes on a simple breakfast? Although I had never dined in those world-recognized restaurants before, I doubt they're lacking if I compare them...)
"Does the breakfast satisfy you, young master?" the nanny asked after she saw Yang Chunqiu stop asking for more. This also means that the young master is full, and the breakfast shall be removed immediately to make way for other items, such as cakes, desserts, and fruits.
"Satisfy! I am very satisfied!" without noticing that he had lost all the composure he had all this while, Yang Chunqiu responded to the nanny through the usual persona of the Yang Chunqiu from Earth.