During dinner, under Lin Sheng’s firm insistence, Serveyia finally allowed him to eat by himself.
To be honest, eating alone was indeed much more comfortable.
After all, being held in Serveyia’s arms and fed by hand always made Lin Sheng feel shy, as if he were a child who hadn’t grown up yet.
But what Lin Sheng didn’t expect was that dinner was only the simplest problem he would face tonight.
“What do you mean! You want to bathe with me?”
This was Lin Sheng’s first reaction when he heard Serveyia wanted to bathe together.
“Little fox, how many times have I said this already? As a personal maid, isn’t serving closely perfectly normal?”
“But, but…”
“There’s nothing to ‘but’ about, little fox. If even I’m not embarrassed, why are you getting all flustered first?”
“This isn’t about being embarrassed! Do people really need someone else to help them bathe?”
“Others maybe not, but little fox, you’re different. You were once male. How can I feel at ease letting you bathe alone?”
“You! I… I’m going to resist!”
“Resistance is futile~ little fox.”
Serveyia ignored Lin Sheng, who was waving his arms and baring his teeth, and simply scooped him up, carrying him near the bath attached to Qingli Hall.
“So, will you undress yourself, or shall I help you?”
“I-I’ll do it myself! Turn around!”
“Alright, alright. Oh, and remember not to take off the stockings first.”
“Eh?”
Lin Sheng’s hand, which was about to remove his clothes, froze.
What did she mean by not taking off the stockings first?
Did he have to bathe wearing stockings?
Was that even possible?
“Saint Laia specially prepared bathing stockings for you, little fox. Don’t forget to wear them during your bath.”
There were even special stockings for bathing?
Lin Sheng now felt his legs were truly troublesome.
Even during a bath, he had to change his stockings.
But if he didn’t, having already experienced how sensitive his legs were, even a normal breeze could give him sensations.
If it was running water…
Lin Sheng didn’t dare to think any further, and his hands moved even faster.
To be honest, after becoming like this, Lin Sheng had never really looked at his new body—at most just a quick glance.
But now, since he was going to bathe, there was no avoiding facing his own body directly.
Although this transformation was never in his plans, Lin Sheng had to admit that it was not only complete, but also perfect.
There was almost no trace of his former male self left on his body, and even a birthmark he knew so well had faded, barely visible.
This current body could only be described as perfect, with golden proportions seen only in dreams or in the two-dimensional world.
Looking at his full chest and slender waist, Lin Sheng’s face instantly flushed red.
His current body was nothing like his old one.
This transformation, almost as if he had become a completely different person, filled Lin Sheng with deep unease.
With this unfamiliar and unsafe body, even if he saw his parents again, would they recognize him?
“Little fox, are you mesmerized by your own body? Why are you standing there dazed?”
Serveyia’s teasing voice came from behind.
When Lin Sheng turned around, he found that Serveyia had nearly finished undressing.
Her fair skin paired with black lace underwear was a shock to Lin Sheng.
Looking at his own body hadn’t been such a big deal, but seeing Serveyia’s mature curves made him instinctively turn his head away.
“Y-You undress so fast! Aren’t you even a little embarrassed?”
“Embarrassed? There’s no need to be embarrassed. Since childhood, I’ve always had maids to help me bathe. Isn’t it normal for girls to see each other naked? If you want to look, little fox, feel free—I’m very generous~”
“You! Hmph—”
Lin Sheng felt he was no match for this mischievous maid.
Rather than feeling embarrassed at seeing Serveyia’s body, it was his former male upbringing that wouldn’t allow him to do so.
But if Serveyia said it was fine, then what reason did he have to be embarrassed?
Why would the person providing fan service not be shy, but the person receiving it be embarrassed?
“So, what made our little fox space out?”
Seeing Lin Sheng turn away, Serveyia thought he looked just like a cat whose tail had been stepped on—so cute.
She walked up behind him and hugged him from behind.
“Eek! N-No, it’s nothing. I just wonder, with this body, would my parents even recognize me?”
Naturally, Lin Sheng wanted to see his parents again, especially after experiencing such a huge change.
But if his body had changed so much that his parents couldn’t recognize him, what was he supposed to do?
“Don’t worry, little fox. With the Empire’s documents and support, and tomorrow’s Inauguration Ceremony being broadcast across the continent, your parents will probably be watching you from the other side of the screen too, right?”
“They’ll watch me…”
Lin Sheng muttered.
He didn’t know whether it was good or bad for his parents to see him like this.
In his mind, explaining to them that he had become a girl was something he wanted to do in person.
But now, before he could explain, others had already told them.
It left Lin Sheng feeling out of control.
“Don’t worry. Parents love their children. No matter what you become, little fox, your parents won’t abandon you. Besides, it’s not like you’ve become worse—you’ve become better, haven’t you?”
Better?
Maybe he really had become better now.
But at what cost?
“I-I understand. Thank you, Serveyia.”
To be honest, the fact that Serveyia didn’t use this moment to tease him and actually comforted him exceeded Lin Sheng’s expectations.
So he spoke his thanks honestly.
“No need for that, Princess. It is my honor as a member of the Isabella family to relieve your worries.”
Lin Sheng didn’t expect Serveyia to respond to his gratitude so seriously.
With that, perhaps he should try to rely a little more on Serveyia in the future?
“However, it is indeed time for us to bathe. Or perhaps, does Her Highness enjoy scenes of open honesty like this?”
He withdrew his thoughts.
He must not rely on this mischievous maid even a little!