Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 353

The first light of dawn appeared on the horizon.

With the return visit on her mind, Nyx woke up earlier than usual, groggily sitting on the edge of the bed while her mid helped her wash up and freshen her face.

"Why don't you sleep a little longer?" Erik asked, seeing how tired she looked. He felt a pang of pity in his heart and couldn't resist reaching out to gently stroke her temple

Nyx caught his hand and leaned into his embrace. "Well, I'm already awake. If I sleep more, it won't be reuful. Better to go early and return carly"

When there was something she didn't want to do but had to, it was better to get it done and over with early, so weigh on her mind and affect her mood.

The maids exchanged knowing glances as they watched the affectionate exchange between the master and mistress, silently chuckling to themselves.

They thought, Ever since the lady of the house arrived, the young master seems to have softened, even giving us all extra rewards and telling us to take good care of the mistress,'

"When the master becomes easier to get along with and there is more money to be had, who wouldn't be happy?

The servants were grateful for the benefits Nyx had brought them. Each one was more attentive than the last, their words sweet as they praised her.

After all, when they praised Nyx, Erik was pleased.

Though Erik never said much, the steady stream of rewards revealed his true feelings.

After washing up and having breakfast, several servants brought in seven or eight new sets of fine clothing and displayed them for Nyx to choose from.

Nyx selected a simple, understated set. With the maids' help, she changed into it and looked in the mirror, feeling it fit her perfectly.

She turned to Erik, opening her arms and asking for his opinion. "What do you think?"

Though the outfit was simple in color, the fabric was exquisite, and the embroidery had clearly been done with great care. Even someone who didn't know much about fashion could tell it was of exceptional quality.

"Looks like I'll have to maintain my figure and not get fat," Nyx joked, "It would be such a waste if I could only wear this

once."

The other outfits were equally well made, and if she didn't wear them at all, they would no longer fit, which would be a real pity.

Erik had been staring at her absentmindedly, but when he heard her, he snapped back to attention and frowned, countering. "It's just one outfit. What's the big deal?"

up with one hand.

as slender as ever, though she had clearly gained a little weight in the past two

we'll just make new ones. The most important thing is for you to take care of your health." he let go of Nyx and said seriously. "Tomorrow,

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family could afford to pamper Nyx and ensure the always had the most fitting

for the imperial doctor" She had been eating well and sleeping soundly these past few days, and

to persuade her mate, "Medicine is three

it."

that the probably didn't like the bitterness. He couldn't help

could someone so

instead offering a half-hearted compromise to soothe her. "Let the imperial doctor check you first. If there's nothing wrong, then of course you

he raised his hand to signal for the maids to leave, then quickly changed into his

naturally drawn to

was the same color as hers, made from the same material, and even the embroidery patterns

fabric and embroidered by the same workers," Erik said, his ears turning slightly red as he tried to

been prepared

matching set, hurriedly made by the embroiderers these past few days to match

but teasingly glanced at him and

me, he should wear them proudly. Why the need for all the secrecy? I won't

and mistress and instead showered them with compliments, calling them a perfect couple, a match made in

quite pleased, and waved his hand, handing out

his extravagant gesture. "Why don't you reward

was rather poor at

her any dowry, and she couldn't sell off her

for money, leaving her virtually

then immediately felt guilty. He raised his hand and called for Arlong. "Go get two thousand taels of silver notes, put them

several boxes by the bed, filled with silver ingots. You can use both the silver notes and ingots as you wish," he continued, taking out a key and handing it

filling it with small silver coins and

not a reward for you," he added, letting out a sigh of relief after completing these tasks. He looked

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you're married to me, my belongings are yours. If

time

he said this, he had made up his mind not to let Nyx have to ask him