âYouâve said it yourself, sheâs just a maid,â he snorted. âWhy would I deliberately target her? Is she worthy of that? Iâm targeting you. You recklessly brought a woman home, but did you consider your wifeâs feelings? Did you even ask if anyone in the family agreed to it!â
âIâ¦â Xiao Yishanâs eyes filled with apology once more as he looked towards Su Qingyueâs serene expression, like still water. He had hoped to see a hint of jealousy on her face. From the moment Li Rongâer entered, his wife had not shown the slightest displeasure,
âMy wife did not object either.â
Su Qingyue also snorted. âSecond brother didnât even bother to ask me, so how do you know I wouldnât oppose it?â
He was at a loss for words for a moment. âI promised Rongâer that she could stay with the Xiao Family. I canât just go back on my word.â
âThis family is under the control of the second brother,â she said indifferently. âIf second brother says to let her stay, then let her stay.â
Her head tilted slightly, as she glanced indifferently at the silent Xiao Qinghe.
Her heart held a touch of melancholy.
The man she chose was the fourth brother, and even he had given up on her.
Nowadays, with the second brother also bringing home a woman, logic dictated that she, Su Qingyue, should leave.
However, unlike the fourth brother, she wasnât so quick to talk of giving up.
Besides, the fourth brotherâs intentions were for her own good.
She waited quietly, waiting for the fourth brother to change his mind.
If he apologized, saying he would never give up on her again, she would forgive him.
Others might not have a second chance, but the fourth brother, this young man who suffered so much and was disabled at a young age, she was willing to give him another chance.
Whether it was out of sympathy or not, his chances were simply one more.
Xiao Qinghe felt a tremor in his heart when he met his wifeâs gaze. Somehow, he just knew that she had stayed at the Xiao Family, free from the constraints of the deed of sale, for him.
âSecond brother hasnât had dinner yet, right?â Su Qingyue raised her head to look at the night sky, which by modern standards, would be around eight oâclock. âAll the food in the kitchen is finished for the night, you should go make something for yourself.â
Xiao Yishan had brought Li Rongâer back, already feeling guilty and fearful that his wife would be angry. He hadnât wanted to, but thinking of Li Rongâer almost being sold to the kiln, and remembering how she had helped him at the Fang Mansion, he couldnât stand by and watch.
After rescuing her, on her tearful and fearful pleading, he had, as if possessed, agreed to bring her home.
In fact, the moment he agreed, he regretted it.
But as a big man, he had to keep his words and found it inappropriate to go back on them.
âSecond young Master, let this servant make dinner instead,â Li Rongâer said, carrying her bundle and immediately heading towards the kitchen.
Xiao Yishan, hearing her address him as âsecond young Masterâ, felt a pang of guilt. She was such a vivacious woman and had helped him; it was hard on her. âThe kitchen is not that way,â he pointed out the location of the kitchen. âItâs over there.â@@novelbin@@
âIâll go right awayâ¦â
âYou should go back to your room,â Xiao Yishan once again pointed to one of the side rooms in the front courtyard. âThat room has a bed and a wardrobe; itâs empty, you can live in that room.â
Xiao Yuchuan frowned. âSecond brother, servants should live in the backyard.â
âThird brother, you really think our house is some wealthy family!â Xiao Yishan said sternly. âLet me tell you the truth, Li Rongâer was the head maid in the Fang Mansion, not just any servant. The room she lived in there was better than any in our house.â
âOh!â Xiao Yuchuan was surprised. âYou even know what her boudoir looks like, second brother, donât tell me you and sheâ¦â
Xiao Yishanâs face darkened. âWhat wild thoughts are you having? I just happened to pass by and saw the interior arrangement,â he then said to Su Qingyue. âMy wife, donât overthink it.â