Qiao Xi replied truthfully, âEvery once in a while, Grandpa would send me a message to let me know that heâs safe. Moreover, Iâm sure that heâs the one who sends those messages.â
There was no name or surname on the messages, but Qiao Xi had an inexplicable feeling that they were the messages her grandfather had sent her. His goal was to reassure her that she did not have to search for him.
Old Master Lu heaved a sigh of relief. âThatâs right. He must still be alive. Heâs just afraid that youâll worry, so he sends you messages. Thatâs good!â
His tone was filled with delight. Qiao Xi could tell that he was really worried about her grandfather.
After a moment of silence, Old Master Lu looked at her affectionately. âXi Xi, do you still remember what happened when you were young?â
Qiao Xi was slightly puzzled by the old masterâs words, but she still said, â10 years ago, I lived in the Qiao family. After that, I was chased out by the Qiao family and had nowhere to go, so I was brought up the mountain by my grandfather. I learned medicine and painting from him. Sometimes, I would even travel around with him. My seniors were all capable, so they brought me around the world as well.â
Ever since she became the apprentice of the divine physician, Qiao Xi had gone to many places and gained a lot of knowledge, but nothing left a deep impression on her.
Hearing her words, Old Master Luâs eyes changed. âIs that all?â
Qiao Xi hesitated for a moment, then thought carefully before replying seriously, âYeah.â
âXi Xi, do you like the beach? Although thereâs no sea in Li City, if you like it, go to the beach and have a good time there. The scenery there is beautiful and makes one happy,â the old master said meaningfully.
Actually, Qiao Xi did not like the sea. Moreover, because she was pushed into the water by Qiao Rou when she was young, she had always been afraid of water, so she usually did not go to the beach.
Before she could answer, the old master asked affectionately, âXi Xi, you donât like the beach?â
âYeah.â Qiao Xi nodded.
Old Master Lu smiled and said softly, âThatâs all I have to say. I canât interfere in the matters of you young people. Itâs getting late today, so I should rest. You can leave.â
âBy the way, when will Lu Bai wake up?â Old Master Lu suddenly remembered.
Qiao Xi instantly choked.
There was no trace of blame in the old masterâs eyes. âI donât mean to blame you. Ah Xiao used to like to tease others and drug them, but the drug wouldnât be harmful to the human body. I just want to know when Lu Bai will wake up.â
Qiao Xi: ââ¦â As expected, the older one was, the wiser one became. She thought that no one knew about this, but Old Master Lu had just woken up not long ago and had already guessed it. It was really too awkward.
âUm⦠heâll wake up soon,â Qiao Xi replied in embarrassment.
âAlright, you can leave now.â Old Master Lu waved his hand.
After Qiao Xi left, Wang Liang walked in and asked softly, âOld Master, why do you believe that Miss Qiao wouldnât hurt the head of the family?â
Although Old Master Lu kept calling Lu Bai a bastard, he still cared about his son. However, he did not blame Qiao Xi for poisoning him.
âYouâve never been to the head of the familyâs room. You donât know what poison he was poisoned with. How are you so sure that Miss Qiao wonât hurt the head of the family?â Wang Liang continued to ask.
Old Master Lu glanced at him and said casually, âXi Xi is Ah Xiaoâs disciple. Since he was willing to take her in as his disciple and even taught her carefully for so many years, it means that this child is promising. If Xi Xi was really vicious and unscrupulous, Ah Xiao wouldnât have kept her by his side. Liang Pingchuan and Shen Yu wouldnât dote on her so much either. I believe in Ah Xiao, so I naturally believe in Xi Xi.
âAlthough Xi Xi hates Lu Bai, she definitely wonât hurt him. At least, on my account, sheâll let him live.â
Qiao Xi did hate Lu Bai for treating Lu Qingyun badly. He abandoned Gu Zheng, but he was the son of the old master, after all, so Qiao Xi would not kill him.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Old Master Luâs expression suddenly turned cold. âI really regret not abolishing Lu Baiâs position as the head of the family earlier and letting him rely on his identity as the head of the family to commit crimes. Iâve always tolerated him because heâs my only son, but now, for Qingyun and Ah Zheng, I canât continue to tolerate him.â
With that, the old master gestured for Wang Liang to come closer and spoke into his ear.
On the other hand, after Qiao Xi left the main residence, she saw a tall figure standing at the intersection. His eyes were lowered lazily, and he slowly raised them when he heard footsteps. His light brown eyes were calm as he came forward to hold her hand. âLetâs go.â