Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Chu Yihan pinched Su Yingxueâs cheek and found it amusing.
At this moment, with Su Qingzhi outside the door, it seemed like they were having a secret rendezvous.
Explain?
Su Yingxue bit her lip. If her grandpa found out, how could she explain it?
But she had kept it from Chu Yihan, so she could only say, â1 want to surprise Grandpa. Until Your Highness proposes to me, donât ruin my surprise for Grandpa. Otherwise, I wonât marry you!â
Su Yingxue snorted heavily.
Her words carried a threat.
Chu Yihanâs eyes flashed with helplessness. Her threat had worked.
Even the dignified Ninth Prince had to hide now.
As Su Yingxue emerged from the bathroom, Zhilan brought Su Qingzhi in.
Su Qingzhiâs thick eyebrows furrowed. âYingxue, itâs late. What are you still doing up?â
As he spoke, he moved toward the bathroom.
âI just got back from the Xiao family. 1 was going to take a bath and then sleep.â Su Yingxue quickly blocked the bathroom door and smiled.
âJust got back? The gatekeeper said youâve been back for over an hour!â Su Qingzhi frowned, clearly skeptical.
His eyes were sharp as he focused on the bathroom, taking another step forward.
This time, Su Yingxue didnât try to stop him. She knew her grandpa was experienced and would see through her if she kept hiding.
But if her grandpa found Chu Yihan hiding in her bathroomâ¦
She probably couldnât explain it!
Seeing her not stopping him, Su Qingzhi instructed Zhilan, âGo check Missâs bathroom.â
Zhilan didnât understand but still went to check.
When she came out, she bowed slightly to Su Qingzhi. âMaster, Missâs bathroom is normal. Nothing unusual.â
Su Qingzhi asked, âDid you prepare water for Miss?â
Zhilan shook her head. âNoâ¦â
Su Yingxue hadnât mentioned bathing when she came back!
âWhat kind of servant are you? Go prepare it for Miss immediately. Sheâs been busy for days. Let her take a good bath.â
Su Qingzhiâs face was stern. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Zhilan trembled in fear. âYes, iâll go prepare it for Miss right away!â
Su Yingxueâs lips twitched. âGrandpa, you donât need to go to such trouble. I can wait until tomorrow morningâ¦â
âYou said you wanted to bathe just now. Now you find it troublesome?â Su Qingzhiâs eyes were piercing, making all schemes transparent.
He even pressed, âYouâre evasive. Is there someone hiding in the bathroom?â
âWhat are you saying, Grandpa? How can you doubt me like that?â Su Yingxue widened her eyes.
Seeing her angry, Su Qingzhiâs expression immediately softened.
He patted her shoulder. âAlright, it was just a joke. I havenât seen you in a few days and wanted to check on you.â
Su Yingxue understood that Su Qingzhiâs concern was more than just that.
He ordered Zhilan to prepare for bathing, making everyone in the courtyard busy. With Su Qingzhi and Su Wei here, anyone other than Su Yingxue would be noticed if they made any moves.
Su Yingxue suddenly had a bad feeling.
She went to Su Qingzhi and brewed tea for him. She asked her doubts, âGrandpa, itâs late. Why arenât you resting? Youâve always taken care of your health.â
He wouldnât wait for her so late for no reason.
Su Qingzhi replied calmly, âI know youâve been busy lately and a lot has happened. I just came to see you..â