Xiang Nan hugged her tightly and was about to comfort her a few more words when he heard clicking footsteps.
He had excellent hearing and knew it was Bai Xiuzhu as soon as he heard it. He immediately released Xiao Lian and said, "Okay, wipe your tears first, and I will go find you in the evening."
Xiao Lian was stunned for a moment. While he was still confused, Xiang Nan had already returned to the desk and sat down.
As soon as he picked up the pen, he heard the door creak open, and Bai Xiuzhu poked her head in.
Seeing Xiang Nan sitting at the desk writing and Xiao Lian sitting on the sofa in the back, not looking like anything was wrong, she immediately felt relieved.
"What's wrong, Xiuzhu?" Xiang Nan asked doubtfully.
"Oh, it's okay, look what you are doing." Bai Xiuzhu said awkwardly.
"It's just writing, what's so strange about it?" Xiang Nan said with a smile, "If you're curious, then come in and take a look."
"That's okay." Bai Xiuzhu waved her hand and said, "Hey, why are Xiao Lian's eyes red? Is someone bullying her?"
Xiao Lian felt a little nervous when she saw her saying this.
"Our family has always been gentle, how could anyone bully her?" Xiang Nan curled his lips, "In my opinion, the wind must have blinded her eyes when we went out just now."
"Yes, the seventh young lady, there was sand in her eyes just now." Xiao Lian was smart and immediately agreed.
"Yes." Bai Xiuzhu nodded, "If there is sand in your eyes, go find someone to blow it out. Don't rub it dry. The more you rub it, the more painful it will be."
"Yes, the seventh young lady." Xiao Lian said quickly, then stood up and walked out.
…
After Xiao Lian left, Xiang Nan dragged Bai Xiuzhu into the house, gave her a soul-stirring kiss, and then asked with a smile, "Did you check the police on purpose just now, thinking that there was something going on between Xiao Lian and me?"
"No way, I just want to see you." Bai Xiuzhu was thin-skinned after all and quickly denied it.
"Stop denying it. The vinegar smell just now was so strong that it almost reached the Youyan Store." Xiang Nan said with a smile.
"Nonsense, who is jealous? How can there be any jealousy?" Bai Xiuzhu continued to deny.
"Are you really not jealous?" Xiang Nan smiled.
"Humph, who is she that deserves my jealousy?" Bai Xiuzhu curled her lips and asked.
"If you really don't care so much, then I will take her in another day." Xiang Nan smiled upon seeing this.
"How dare you!" Seeing him say this, Bai Xiuzhu blurted out immediately.
She was newly married at this time, and she and Xiang Nan were inseparable, as if they were the same person, but she didn't want to share it with others.
"Okay, don't worry, I'm just kidding." Seeing this, Xiang Nan quickly smiled and said, "Actually, I have always regarded her as my sister. If my sister-in-law hadn't begged me to take her in, I wouldn't have caused this trouble for myself. .”
Seeing him say this, Bai Xiuzhu suddenly laughed.
…
At night, after Bai Xiuzhu fell asleep, Xiang Nan gently tapped her sleeping point and ensured that she could sleep for six hours without being awakened by thunder and lightning.
Later, Xiang Nan secretly went to Xiao Lian's room next door and gently knocked on the door.
After a while, the door opened.
Seeing Xiang Nan, Xiao Lian suddenly panicked.
Xiang Nan came to see her in the middle of the night, which was outrageous.
She was about to drive Xiang Nan away, but she heard Xiang Nan say softly, "Look, your eye circles are still red. Did you cry again just now?"
Seeing him say this, Xiao Lian's heart warmed up and she couldn't drive him away.
"This is chocolate from the West. I heard that when you are sad, you will feel better after eating a few pieces." Xiang Nan handed over another chocolate and said.
"Thank you, Master Seven." Xiao Lian was immediately moved and turned sideways to let the door out.
"You're welcome." Xiang Nan waved his hand, walked in, and then said, "Xiao Lian, I have carefully considered your matter. I think it is best for you to stay in Jin Mansion.
First of all, you have lived here for many years and know each other well. You know exactly who I am and what my family is like. If you go to outsiders, you will inevitably be deceived again.
Secondly, our Jin family is a big family after all, with power and authority, and we have no worries about food and drink. If you stay, it doesn't mean you have been buried. It's much better than marrying a poor scholar, what do you think? "
"Master Seven is right." Xiao Lian nodded.
After experiencing this setback, she dared not ask for anything more. Xiang Nan didn't blame her and continued to take her in, which made her deeply regretful.
"However, I talked to Xiuzhu about accepting you, and she was very resistant." Xiang Nan added.
When Xiao Lian heard this, his heart tightened again.
She had learned about Bai Xiuzhu's temper. She was quite polite to Xiang Nan, her aunt, and her parents-in-law. But for servants like them, they often show off their tempers and show off their faces.
In particular, Bai Xiuzhu knew that she was the default aunt, so she usually made a lot of picky remarks at her. Therefore, she was not surprised at all when Bai Xiuzhu refused to accept her.
"My idea is, let's cut it off first and then tell the story later. After you are pregnant, even if she loses her temper and doesn't want you, her father and mother will not agree." Xiang Nan added.
"This..." Xiao Lian was surprised when he heard it. He didn't expect Xiang Nan to have such an idea.
"Xiao Lian, believe me, this is the best way." Xiang Nan explained, "If possible, I would also like to marry you openly, without being so secretive.
But you also know Xiuzhu's temper, and her brother is the chief minister of the cabinet. If a quarrel really breaks out, then it will only be a chaotic situation. "
"But..." Xiao Lian still resisted a little, she was still very conservative after all.
"Xiao Lian, believe me, I will never let you down." Xiang Nan held her hand and said, "If I tell a lie, I will be struck by thunder..."
"Okay, Seventh Young Master, don't swear, I believe you." Seeing what he said, Xiao Lian quickly covered his mouth.
"Xiao Lian, I will be good to you." Xiang Nan said, hugging Xiao Lian into his arms, kissing her, and unbuttoning her clothes.
"Seventh Young Master..." Xiao Lian was very shy and her face turned red. But in the end, he couldn't defeat Xiang Nan, so he had to give in half-heartedly.
…
Turning around, Xiang Nan sneaked back to his room at dawn.
At this time, Bai Xiuzhu was still sleeping soundly and had no idea what Xiang Nan had done.
In the next few days, Xiang Nan was like this.
Stay with Bai Xiuzhu first, and then go to Xiao Lian after she falls asleep.
Fortunately, he is extremely skilled in martial arts and full of energy, so he doesn't look tired even when he is so upside down.
Xiao Lian was also shy at the beginning, half-nudging and half-compliance, but gradually became cooperative. It seemed that she also wanted to make shoes for Duke Zhou.
In the past two days, Xiao Lian received another letter from Liu Chunjiang.
He said in the letter that his engagement to Lin Jiani was just an order from his parents. He did not love Lin Jiani, only Xiao Lian. Moreover, he has made up his mind not to marry Lin Jiani, so that Xiao Lian can trust him and give him a little more time.
"Seventh Young Master, what should we do?" Xiao Lian couldn't help but feel a little confused after seeing this letter.
"You write a letter of cessation of friendship in your own hand, and I will take it to him later." Xiang Nan said, "If he pesters you again, don't blame me for being rude."
Seeing what he said, Xiao Lian nodded.
