Chapter 119 - 118: The Child’s Heartfelt Confession (Second Update)

Chapter 119: Chapter 118: The Child’s Heartfelt Confession (Second Update)

Xu Jing was quite satisfied and sincerely thanked Xiao Yi, then moved in with Chen Hu and Cheng Xianbai.

Xiao Yi didn’t stay long. He left a dozen guards for her, saying that during her stay in the Western Capital, these guards would protect her, and if there was anything, she could send these guards to find him. Then he left.

Along the way, everyone was exceptionally attentive and warm towards her, making Xu Jing somewhat afraid, yet Xianyun was uncharacteristically silent, not saying much to her. He smiled brightly and said, "Miss Xu, see you later."

Then he followed Xiao Yi, happily leaving.

Xu Jing was still pondering what he meant by "see you later." Was it a slip of the tongue, or would he be delivering something from Xiao Yi to them? Beside her, Cheng Xianbai’s uncontainable excitement brought her back to her senses, "Oh my gosh, this house is too good! It’s even a two-courtyard house! In the Western Capital, every inch of land is precious! Even if I work hard my whole life, I might not be able to buy a courtyard.

This is a house rewarded by Vice Minister Xiao to his subordinates. Is it still possible for me to volunteer myself to Vice Minister Xiao now?"

Xu Jing gave him a cool glance, making Cheng Xianbai’s body stiffen. He immediately straightened up, coughed seriously, and said solemnly, "Of course, I would never do something so unfaithful! I have made up my mind to dedicate my life to Xinglin Hall!"

Xu Jing was too lazy to banter with him and said, "It’s just past noon, and it’s still early. Let’s go inside and tidy up first. Then you two can trouble yourselves to find out where the Song Family resides.

If there are no issues, we’ll formally visit tomorrow morning and deliver the medicine."

Having said that, she picked up her luggage and walked into the house.

Watching Xu Jing’s figure disappear, Cheng Xianbai tugged at Chen Hu and said, "Chen Hu, don’t you think Vice Minister Xiao is taking too much care of us? Letting us live in his house, isn’t it... isn’t it because Vice Minister Xiao has taken a liking to Miss Xu?"

That wouldn’t be a good thing!

With Vice Minister Xiao’s status, at most, he would make Miss Xu a concubine. With Miss Xu’s temperament, she would definitely never agree!

If Qingqing knew about this, she’d probably be slamming the table again.

Cheng Xianbai’s words stirred up Chen Hu’s sad memories. He took a deep breath, pressed his shoulder seriously, and said, "Da Bai, I advise you, don’t think too much. Vice Minister Xiao is just a good person, and previously, Miss Xu helped Vice Minister Xiao solve several cases, rendering great merits. Vice Minister Xiao is only concerned about Miss Xu’s and our safety, which is why he temporarily lent us this house.

Don’t get too emotionally involved; it won’t lead to anything."

He had been deeply hurt before, so no matter what Vice Minister Xiao and Miss Xu did now, he would no longer believe in love!

Cheng Xianbai: "???"

When did he become emotionally involved? Does this guy even know what he’s talking about?

...

Soon, Xu Jing understood what Xianyun meant by "see you later."

At that time, she was organizing things in her room. She initially wanted to choose the guest room in the outer courtyard, but Chen Hu and Cheng Xianbai insisted that she live in the inner courtyard due to the separation of males and females, while they stayed in the outer courtyard.

Xu Jing had no choice, though she didn’t care about gender separation. To survive in this world, she still had to follow its rules.

She was sitting on the long couch in the small hall, taking out her clothes and folding them one by one, when suddenly, urgent footsteps sounded outside, followed by Xianyun’s anxious and helpless voice, "Little Lord, slow down, slow down, be careful not to fall!"

Xu Jing was slightly stunned, sitting up straight. After a brief surprise, she instinctively smiled.

Soon, a little one dressed in a bean-green robe with twin buns came running in, and upon seeing Xu Jing, his eyes immediately curved into crescents. He excitedly shouted "Mom" and jumped into Xu Jing’s arms.

Having not seen this little guy for days, Xu Jing found that she missed him much more than she thought. Feeling the child in her arms leaning on her so dependently, his little head nudging against her like a little puppy, calling her "Mom" repeatedly, Xu Jing’s heart softened. She picked him up, placed him on her lap, looked at the smiling little face gazing intently at her, and couldn’t help but smile, "How did you get here? I was thinking of visiting you tomorrow."

"Xianyun said early this morning he was going to pick up Mom, so I’ve been waiting at home for you, Mom!"

The little one happily wiggled his little feet and asked, "Mom, did you come especially to see Chang Xiao?"

Xu Jing hesitated, a bit sheepishly, and said, "Of course, when Mom said she’d come to see you, she meant it, didn’t she? It’s true, right?"

The little one’s eyes curved even more, but then he suddenly seemed to remember something, pouting, "Xianyun said, Mom is only staying in the Western Capital for a day or two? Mom... Mom, can’t you stay a few more days?"

That’s something you can’t deceive a child about.

Xu Jing sighed softly, gently straightening his bangs that had gotten messy from running, and said, "Chang Xiao, I’m sorry. Mom has a lot to do in Anping County, but she promises you, whenever she has time, she’ll come to see you, okay?"

If her business relationship with the Song Family continues, she should have many opportunities to come to the Western Capital in the future.

At this time, having finally caught up, Xianyun overheard Xu Jing’s words and immediately screamed in his heart, "Little Lord, quickly act cute and pitiful! You must keep Miss Xu here! Even just a few more days would be good!"

However, the little guy, though his face dimmed for a moment, was immensely comforted by Xu Jing’s visit, which greatly alleviated his previous unease. Now, hearing Xu Jing promise to visit him again, he was overjoyed, nodding vigorously, resting his little head on Xu Jing’s shoulder, and whispered in true confession, "Mom, Chang Xiao really likes you."

After returning to the Western Capital, he had been quite unhappy, even though his father spent more time with him, he still missed Mom, worrying whether she would visit him.

But now, Mom did come, and Mom didn’t lie! Mom said she’ll visit him again, and he believes she will.

Although... although he really wanted Mom to stay with him all the time, he couldn’t keep being disobedient. Dad had said, Mom also had things she needed to do and adult reasons often referred to as difficulties, but Mom surely cared about Chang Xiao.

Xu Jing couldn’t help but be a little surprised, looking at Chang Xiao.

She originally thought she would have to coax the child a lot to make him accept this.

How come seeing him this time, he seemed more understanding than before?

Seeing his little lord so easily satisfied, Xianyun silently rubbed his forehead.

His lord and little lord, he didn’t know which one was less promising!

Seeing that he couldn’t count on the little lord to turn things around, he sighed softly, stepped forward to salute Xu Jing, and said, "This humble one greets Miss Xu. Our lord said the little lord missed you greatly. Since it’s rare for Miss Xu to come to the Western Capital, he agreed to let the little lord stay with you for two days.

The lord mentioned that Miss Xu didn’t bring those two maids of hers to the capital this time and is worried that taking care of the little lord alone would be too tiring, so he specifically instructed me to bring a few attendants over."

With that, he clapped his hands, and immediately a woman in her forties or fifties led two young maids inside, bowing properly to Xu Jing. Then the woman, with a gentle smile, said, "This maid greets Miss Xu. My surname is Shen, and I’m the little lord’s nurse. These two maids are named Qiushui and Chuju. In the next few days, Miss Xu and the little lord’s food and accommodation will be entrusted to us. If Miss Xu finds our service lacking, please feel free to speak up."