Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1553: Chapter 487: The Xia Family’s Young Lady Comes of Age, Young Tiger Forest

“Ming Yue, why are you in such a hurry?”

On the east side of the Star-picking Hall, the maid Deputy Han Shuang saw Ming Yue rushing from the drawbridge and immediately called her to a stop with curiosity.

“Greetings, Lord Han Shuang!”

Han Yue and Han Shuang, the two sisters, hold the positions of officer and deputy officer respectively, with a formal fifth-rank official title in Great Xia. The entire Star-picking Hall is ruled by them, with a total of thirty maidservants under their command, so everyone pays respects upon seeing them.

Ming Yue smiled after saluting, “The Milk Tiger Forest trial of the Second Prince has been moved to tonight. Lord Han Yue went with the Second Prince and asked me to notify the lady.”

Han Shuang was stunned for a moment, then quickly waved her hand, “Then go quickly!”

Ming Yue nodded and hurried towards the Star-picking Platform.

“Wasn’t it initially planned for the night of the 28th? Why was it moved up?”

Han Shuang muttered to herself, then suddenly thought of something and quickly ran to the back of the main hall.

Soon she arrived at the back of the east side of the Star-picking Hall, outside a quiet small chamber. She gently knocked on the door and softly said, “Your Highness, are you awake? Han Shuang has an urgent matter to report.”

“I woke up long ago, come in, Auntie Han Shuang!”

No sooner had she spoken than a girl’s voice resonated from inside the room.

Though the girl’s tone was slightly lazy and even carried a hint of coldness, from her pleasant and clear voice, it was evident she was quite young, probably no more than nine years old.

Upon receiving a response, Han Shuang gently pushed open the door and entered.

The room was not large, about eight meters in size, but its interior furnishings were extremely exquisite. On the left side of the entrance was a washstand carved from white jade; further in was a redwood round table covered with blue silk; around the round table were six chairs, their bodies colored green jade, clearly made from advanced Beast Bones, and the backs of the chairs were carved with various beast heads, uniformly padded with Blood Jade Fox Fur;

The south wall of the round table housed a weapon rack, on which hung five longswords, three long whips, two Knives, two Yi Blades, and over ten small daggers and short swords. All these weapons, without exception, were silver-made, with unique and exquisite styles, even inlaid with numerous gemstones and jade;

On the north side was a three-meter-high shelf, displaying over a hundred various rare and exotic treasures, with two or three percent of them emitting intense spiritual light, indistinguishable to ordinary visitors;

To the right of the entrance was a bookshelf filled with various books, many of which were slightly yellowed, evidently frequently read.

The bookshelf split the room into two sections, with a round arch in the center, adorned with over a hundred Blue Jade Wind Chimes, not only serving as decoration but also providing slight cover to the inner chamber.

Jingle, jingle…

As Han Shuang opened the door, a chilly air swept in, gently swaying the Blue Jade Pendants, and the room was instantly filled with a clear and pleasant tinkling sound.

Han Shuang quickly closed the door and then, familiar with the place, walked toward the bookshelf, lifted the Blue Jade Wind Chime Curtain, and peered inside, her eyes immediately lighting up slightly.

If the outer room was already so luxurious, the inner room was even more so. Lifting the curtain, one could see that the small table, the small dressing table, the bed, the canopy, the curtains, the wardrobe, and everything else in the room, nearly none were ordinary items. Over ninety percent of the items couldn’t be exchanged in the Inner City Camp Supply Department, and the remaining ten percent, even if exchangeable, would be extremely expensive, at least over 200,000 Contribution Value.

However, none of these precious items attracted Han Shuang’s attention. Firstly, she was familiar enough with the room and its arrangements to be unsurprised, and secondly, because at this moment, the girl sitting by the bed, holding a book, caught her eye.

The girl’s long black hair was parted into sections, tied into buns on top with three Jade Hairpins, allowing it to drape naturally, with tassels bound, flowing over her shoulders—currently the most fashionable hairstyle among unmarried girls in Xia City known as the Hanging Tassel Bun.

Unlike girls from ordinary families, the girl also wore a silver Mystic Simurgh Crown on her head, adding an air of nobility.

Her skin was as white as snow, her eyes bright and teeth white. Her face bore a remarkable resemblance to Li Xuanling, about seventy percent, with the remaining thirty percent marked by a touch of playfulness. Her forehead adorned with three water-blue Holy Patterns added a divine aspect to her already graceful and ethereal appearance, making anyone who saw her feel inadequate by comparison.

The girl wore a deep blue Summer-made Flowing Immortal Brocade Skirt, decorated with Cloud Pattern Silk and Simurgh motifs woven with silver thread. The hem of the skirt was adorned with five or six strands of water-blue tassels, giving an appearance of unearthly grace, not like a mortal woman, but a celestial maiden above.

“Already this beautiful at just over nine, when she reaches fifteen, it will be extraordinary, who knows who can match her…”

Han Shuang couldn’t help but admire inwardly. Logically, she had watched Xia Yuyao grow from birth to now, and having served her closely for four years, shouldn’t be so astonished.

Yet, in reality, as Xia Yuyao gradually grew, her stunning beauty began to reveal itself, and Han Shuang almost couldn’t help but marvel every time she saw her.

Han Shuang considered, up till now, the most beautiful woman she had ever seen was undoubtedly Lady Li Xuanling, and she had firmly believed that no one in Ice Abyss could surpass the lady’s beauty.

But watching Xia Yuyao slowly mature, she began to waver.