Gong Liye, standing outside the door, heard the sounds from within and raised an eyebrow. He turned and cast a cold glance at the bodyguard behind him. If they could still engage in such intense activities, did it seem like someone was injured? Rumor had it that Nangong Yehen had a taste for beautiful women. The woman he saw in his arms on the stairs was the maid here. That woman was indeed stunning—even he found her breathtaking at first sight. It was only natural for Nangong Yehen to favor her. Gong Liye walked out of the living room and gazed at the estate, which resembled a paradise on earth, his expression icy. Five years ago, this place was destroyed. Yet, five years later, it stood even more magnificent and grand than the villa before. Nangong Yehen had conquered T City and P City in just five years. Gong Liye pressed his lips together. How long would it take him to defeat Nangong Yehen? In the front garden, two maids were admiring the chrysanthemums. The servants didn’t share the villa with Nangong Yehen, so at night, if they couldn’t sleep, they could stroll through the estate. As Gong Liye approached, the maids recognized him, bowed respectfully in greeting, and then turned to leave. “Don’t rush off,” Gong Liye said with a warm smile and a gentle tone. The two maids exchanged a puzzled glance, looking at him in confusion. “Do you know if Master Nangong is injured?” Hearing this, they were startled. One of them said, “He was fine today—how could he suddenly be injured?” “Master Nangong was in the estate all day—how did he get hurt?” Gong Liye chuckled. “His injury was from two days ago, and it’s quite serious.” A maid muttered in disbelief, “How is that possible? These past two days, Master Nangong has been moving around the estate, either shooting or swimming. How could he be severely injured?” “You really don’t know?” They shook their heads. Another added, “I saw him swimming just yesterday.” In truth, she hadn’t actually seen Nangong Yehen swimming—only saw him walking back from the pool with wet hair and overheard him telling Huo Luan that the pool water smelled off and needed to be cleaned. They knew Nangong Yehen loved swimming and did it every day. Seeing him return from that direction with wet hair and giving such an order to Huo Luan, it was certain he had been swimming. “You may go now.” The two maids found Gong Liye’s questions odd. After glancing at him, they turned and hurried away. “Young master, perhaps Master Nangong ordered them not to tell the truth,” the bodyguard behind him said. Gong Liye shook his head. “They weren’t lying.” He had read countless people, and their expressions and eyes didn’t suggest deceit. Moreover, before leaving, they looked at him strangely, as if his questions were bizarre. “The one trying to steal the luminous pearl might not be Nangong Yehen,” Gong Liye said coldly. “I will investigate thoroughly!” Gong Liye lifted his chin slightly, his eyes dark and menacing. “If it really was Nangong Yehen’s doing, I won’t let him off!” ***** After drinking two glasses of water, her throat still felt dry and itchy. Chu Lingzhi lay on the bed, in a terrible mood. Nangong Yehen, lying on his side, watched her with a faint smile. His expression was strange. His gaze carried a hint of flirtatious shimmer. “Turn around! Don’t look at me like that!” Chu Lingzhi, who had been staring at the ceiling, grew uncomfortable under his gaze. Suddenly, she twisted around and glared at him fiercely. “You’re the first woman to lie beside me and be admired like this,” Nangong Yehen said with a seductive smile.