Xiao Jing knew Xue Xuening and knew that she couldn't believe everything she said, but she still had some doubts in her heart.
Especially Xie Wanyu's attitude towards him now is very different from before. If there wasn't a man outside, why would he be so eager to leave.
The more she wanted to escape, the less Xiao Jing wanted to let go.
Mrs. Xiao knew that she couldn't get too serious with Xie Wanyu now, and she still needed to be coaxed by Xiao Jing. There would still be a lot of money waiting for her to be shipped back.
"What relationship can there be between them? You still don't understand Xue Xuening's thoughts?"
Xiao Jing said nothing, but in her heart she still believed that Xie Wanyu would not betray him.
Mrs. Xiao took the opportunity to continue, "After all, she is the wife of the Hou Mansion. You are not married now, so you are not afraid of making people laugh if you spread the word."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Jing's face, which had just improved, turned gloomy again, "Did she come to complain to you?"
When Mrs. Xiao saw him like this, she felt a thump in her heart and hurriedly waved her hand and explained: "How could she have the nerve to talk about this kind of thing? Of course, grandma saw it accidentally."
"Humph, I'm sorry she doesn't dare to say anything."
"Okay, grandma will invite you to have a meal together tomorrow. You and her will have a good chat, and it is best to consummate the marriage." Mrs. Xiao said earnestly.
"My grandson will remember it." Xiao Jing nodded slightly.
The next day, the sky was gray, as if covered with thick clouds, and it looked unbearably hot.
Xie Wanyu was painting at the table, Xiao Tuo was practicing calligraphy on the side, and Zhu Fang was making tea.
The whole yard was extremely quiet, and occasionally there were birds fluttering their wings and the sound of paper scraping...
While Xie Wanyu was painting, Nanny Feng came from a distance, stopped in front of the door and said: "Madam, the old lady asked you to go to the side room to have dinner in the evening."
"Got it." Xie Wanyu responded without raising her head.
After Nanny Feng stepped back, Xie Wanyu still lowered her head, with a sarcastic arc on her lips.
She guessed that there must be nothing good about this meal, and she just hoped that she and Xiao Jing would not be mentioned again.
After a while, she finished the last stroke and looked at her work with satisfaction.
Although it didn't meet her expectations, it was pretty good.
Xie Wanyu stood up and walked to the window, stretched her waist, and planned to stretch her muscles.
"Madam, do you really plan to go?" Zhu Fang poured a cup of tea and handed it over.
"Why don't you go?" Xie Wanyu sipped her tea lightly.
Xie Wanyu feels that the Xiao family is in danger now, and this feeling is even worse than before, especially after Xiao Jing came back this time, it was different from before.
Zhu Fang frowned and said worriedly: "What if the Marquis goes crazy and takes action against you?"
Xie Wanyu smiled faintly: "The soldiers will stop me, and the water will cover me. In short, he will never dare to kill me."
There is also the Xie family behind her. Xiao Jing has just returned to Beijing. She needs to rely on the Xie family for some things and will not really do anything to her.
This is also the reason why he endured last time.
Seeing Xie Wanyu's determined expression, Zhu Fang had no choice but to give up persuading her, thinking: Maybe Madam has an idea.
At night, the lights in the side room of Tai'an Hall are brightly lit.
Food and wine were placed on the table, and Xiao Jing sat in the room and waited quietly.
Xie Wanyu was wearing a simple lotus-colored dress, and her black and soft black hair was casually spread out, revealing her fair and smooth forehead, and her delicate facial features, exuding a bit of charm.
As soon as she entered the house, Xiao Jing couldn't take her eyes away from her.
At this moment, two words came to his mind: beauty and purity.
The Xie Wanyu he once knew was not like this. Although she was very beautiful at that time, she was too mature and steady.
"Why didn't grandma come?"
Xie Wanyu's soft voice seemed to have magic power, instantly pulling Xiao Jing's soul back and making him wake up suddenly.
He immediately suppressed the desire in his eyes, pretended to be calm and took a sip of tea, then put down the teacup, pointed to the empty seat beside him and said, "Sit down."
Xie Wanyu glanced at the only seat and could only sit down next to him.
Xiao Jing then ordered the maid to step back and poured two glasses of wine herself.
Xie Wanyu saw the wine glass in front of her and pushed it to Xiao Jing with a smile on her face.
"Master Marquis, you drink first."
It wasn't that she was afraid, but that she had to be on guard against others. Who knew if there was any medicine in the drink.
Xiao Jing sneered, took it over and drank it in one gulp without refusing.
Seeing that he drank it readily, Xie Wanyu took his wine glass, lifted it up gracefully, and took a small sip.
The wine did taste quite mellow, but it was far worse than what she usually drank.
Xiao Jing couldn't help but feel a little irritated when she saw her being so defensive about herself. She put down her wine cup, looked at Xie Wanyu and said, "You need to think clearly about the confinement in these few days."
"Think clearly about what?"
Xiao Jing was quite satisfied with her answer and asked again: "I heard from the housekeeper that you often go to live in Panyun Mountain?"
"Yeah." Xie Wanyu nodded.
Xiao Jing's eyes flickered when she heard this, and she suddenly stood up and walked towards Xie Wanyu, with her arms on both sides of her, lowered her head and approached, "Why don't you live in the house?"
Xie Wanyu's body tensed up, and she felt a sense of disgust in her heart. This close distance made her feel uncomfortable all over.
This is the first time Xiao Jing has been so close to her.
Xie Wanyu's skin was delicate and moist, her nose was straight and delicate, and her lips were pink and tender, which made him couldn't help but slowly lean down.
Suddenly, Xie Wanyu pushed him away and stood up. Xiao Jing looked directly into Xie Wanyu's astonished eyes and said coldly: "Have you forgotten your original intention of marrying into the Xiao Mansion?"
Hearing this, Xie Wanyu's eyes darkened, and after a moment she sneered: "It was then, and it is now."
"Don't you know, Lord Marquis, that some things will change? For example, your love for your sister."
Xiao Jing's face became even colder, and there was bloodthirsty violence in her eyes.
At this time, footsteps were heard outside the house, followed by Xue Xuening's voice.
"Master Hou, are you there?"
Xiao Jing took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in her eyes, and said coldly: "Come in."
Xue Xuening walked into the room, glanced at Xie Wanyu, with contempt and disgust in her eyes, and then walked to Xiao Jing and sat down next to her with a gentle smile.
"Why are you here?" Xiao Jing said in a stern tone.
"I wanted to ask Mr. Hou something. I heard that Mr. Hou was at my grandmother's house, so I came to look for him." Xue Xuening pouted her red lips and said coquettishly.
Xiao Jing said no more, picked up her chopsticks and started picking up vegetables to eat.
Seeing his cold and distant attitude, Xue Xuening gritted her teeth, rolled her eyes and said, "I haven't seen Brother Min for a long time. I wonder if I can let him stay with me for a few days."
"Oh, I didn't expect my sister-in-law to care so much about Brother Min. I didn't know she thought he was your biological son." Xie Wanyu pursed her lips and smiled, with a strong mocking smile in her eyes.
The smile on Xue Xuening's face froze, she glanced at her, then looked at Xiao Jing, and said aggrievedly: "Master Hou, I..."
Xiao Jing glanced at her and said with a cold tone, "Brother Min is fine with grandma, you don't have to worry about it."
"Since the eldest sister-in-law and the Marquis have something to say, I will take my leave first." Xie Wanyu stood up with a smile, saluted, raised her legs and walked towards the door.
After going out, she happened to meet Mrs. Xiao who was being helped by Granny Feng.
"Met grandma."
"Why don't you go in and sit down?" Mrs. Xiao pretended to be surprised.
It seemed like I really didn’t know who was inside.
