Chapter 139 - 138: Not Even as Good as a 4-Year-Old Child (2nd Update)

Chapter 139: Chapter 138: Not Even as Good as a 4-Year-Old Child (2nd Update)

Xianyun thought about the instructions from her lord, reluctantly mustered some spirit, yet couldn’t help but pout, saying: "Explain clearly."

"What did Vice Minister Xiao say?"

Xianyun recalled telling her lord that Miss Xu was moving to the Zhou Family’s residence; her lord’s bewildered expression made her feel uneasy. She sighed inwardly and said, "Lord said, Miss Xu is free to do as she wishes."

Miss Xu is free...

Xu Jing was slightly taken aback; she had never expected to hear such words in this world.

Xianyun continued, "Lord also said, Miss Xu need not worry, as the people he’s arranged by her side are very reliable; wherever Miss Xu goes, they can protect her.

If Miss Xu has any needs, she can send someone to find him anytime."

"Is that so?"

Unbeknownst to herself, Xu Jing had already slightly curved her lips, murmuring softly, "He is indeed more sensible than I thought."

At first, she was worried he might misunderstand something.

After delivering her lord’s words, Xianyun couldn’t resist wanting to say something to him. Qiushui quickly pinched his arm secretly and gave him a meaningful look.

This clueless boy, truly had no idea of her lord’s intentions.

Even she could see it; with Miss Xu’s temperament, you couldn’t force or rush her, as that would only make her resentful.

By showing Miss Xu the utmost respect and freedom, yet protecting her thoroughly and ensuring she wouldn’t leave his sphere of influence, her lord could gradually soften Miss Xu’s heart and make her finally let down her guard.

Xianyun gave Qiushui a perplexed and pained look but ultimately said nothing.

The first night moving to the Zhou Family was relatively smooth and peaceful.

Zhou Qi set off to return to Anping County the next morning, but to Xu Jing’s surprise, before Zhou Qi left, Zhou Xian returned. Zhou Qi pulled him aside and had a long conversation with him. Although Zhou Xian still had a rebellious look on his face, he didn’t run off again.

At that time, Xu Jing was touring the Zhou Family’s courtyard. When she saw Zhou Xian returning after sending Zhou Qi off, looking dazed and lost, she raised an eyebrow slightly and called out to him, "Look at how much more stable Zhou Wulang’s walking is now; could it be that your health has improved after using my prescription?"

That familiar annoying voice!

Zhou Xian immediately looked up and glared viciously at Xu Jing. Upon seeing her appearance, he was stunned, suddenly jumping back in shock, exclaiming, "You’re that wretched woman!"

Only then did Xu Jing remember it was the first time she had removed her veil in front of him. She couldn’t help but smile slightly, saying, "So Zhou Wulang only now realizes there’s another person in this courtyard."

The two young servants who always followed him stared dumbly at Xu Jing. One of them, named Yangjiao, with his usual stupidity, tugged Zhou Xian’s clothing and said, "Lord, it turns out Doctor Xu isn’t ugly at all; she’s actually a great beauty. With such a beauty, there’s no loss in marrying into her family..."

"Shut up!"

Zhou Xian immediately yelled at him in humiliation, "From now on, don’t ever mention marrying into her family in front of me again! Say it again, and I’ll break your legs!"

After speaking, he turned sharply to Xu Jing and said, "And you! Don’t think just because you’re easy on the eyes, I’ll follow your orders! If it weren’t for my brother promising that as long as I stayed by your side for a month, he’d never bother me again, I wouldn’t stay another moment!"

His face was flushed red with anger, baring his teeth, trying to appear fierce. But in Xu Jing’s eyes, he seemed like a posturing little wolfdog.

She curled her lips, looking at him blandly, "Zhou Wulang, don’t flatter yourself too much. Do you think I want to manage you? If it weren’t for your brother sincerely asking me, I wouldn’t take on this trouble.

Just now, you saw off Mr. Zhou, didn’t you? When you walked over here, you looked just like my Little Chang Xiao when he had to leave me, truly quite pitiful."

Zhou Xian was stunned and nearly exploded, "What do you mean by that!"

This woman comparing him to a four-year-old child, was she mocking him for not being weaned yet?!

"Zhou Wulang, you needn’t be so sensitive, I’m merely stating my observations."

Xu Jing said with a faint smile, "Zhou Wulang, you actually long for your brother’s discipline and care, don’t you? Your brother told me yesterday that when you were young, the elders in your family didn’t have time for you, and you felt neglected by your family. Am I right?"

The more Xu Jing spoke, the redder Zhou Wulang’s face became, his eyes almost blazing with fire. His two young servants were already backing away in fear, constantly exchanging glances with Xu Jing, trying to urge her to stop provoking this little tyrant.

Their lord, when he went mad, truly no one could suppress him!

Not even their own family head!

But Xu Jing, as if unaware of the imminent danger, suddenly sneered, "Because you seek your family’s attention, you deliberately stir trouble, annoy everyone. Let me tell you, even a four-year-old child wouldn’t behave like that!"

"You wretched woman!"

Zhou Xian was so enraged that veins were throbbing on his forehead, his fists clenched, on the verge of losing his mind. The woman in front of him suddenly changed her tone, speaking coolly, "Zhou Xian, we are strangers, even if you end up in a miserable state, it has nothing to do with me. The only ones to feel sorrow and concern would be those who truly care about you.

I don’t know if you’ve paid attention to your brother’s condition. Yesterday, while discussing matters with him, he frequently massaged his forehead and temples, indicating extreme stress and fatigue. Besides, his complexion wasn’t good, with unmistakable dark circles under his eyes. Compared to your increasingly healthy face, it’s truly ironic."

Zhou Xian was taken aback, looking at her in disbelief, as if he hadn’t expected her to say such things suddenly.

Xu Jing sneered, "Zhou Xian, don’t think you’re the only one suffering in this world. In my eyes, your so-called suffering is nothing but lamenting without cause. Only because your family is willing to pamper and indulge you haven’t they forcefully snapped you out of it.

These years, what’s been happening at Tianyi Hall, I don’t believe you’re unaware. Your brother was given an impossible task back then, barely saving Tianyi Hall amidst relentless oppression from enemies, preserving your family’s honor and wealth. Do you think that’s an easy feat? Over the past three years, your brother has managed the extensive family business, bearing a deep-seated grudge he can’t forget, while also caring for your affairs. I feel sorry for your brother as an outsider."

"Shut up! Even if that’s true, it has nothing to do with you!"

For the first time, Zhou Xian squeezed a sentence out from between his teeth.

Xu Jing shrugged, "Of course, it has nothing to do with me. But I’ve just finalized a partnership with your brother, and I don’t want my partner to ruin his health at such a young age. Anyway, Tianyi Hall is the Zhou Family’s, and Zhou Qi is your brother. It’s up to you to decide what to do. I have only one piece of advice—it’s time to grow up, Zhou Xian. Your brother might be waiting for you to catch up and share the burdens with him."

Zhou Xian’s face froze, looking at Xu Jing somewhat lost and confused.

Xu Jing said nothing more, gave him a mild smile, and then left.

Well, he’s not entirely beyond help.

At least, he could hear what she said.

In the following days, while Xu Jing stayed at the Zhou Family, she rarely saw Zhou Xian. Even on the few occasions when she spotted him from afar, he acted like a mouse seeing a cat, putting on a long face and avoiding her.

Xu Jing didn’t mind; she went about her business leisurely.

She’s not exactly idle, busy to the point where she hardly has time for her child, let alone looking after him.

Time flew by quickly, and soon it was the day for the Song Family’s birthday banquet.