Chapter 1454: 1454 Lady watches Qinghe 1

Realizing that third brother had guessed correctly, Xiao Yishan had no choice but to nod.

“You are truly muddled!” Xiao Yuchuan’s brows furrowed, “If I don’t plan to recognize the Xiao couple, how are you going to repay this favor you owe!”

“This…” Xiao Yishan hadn’t thought about this. “Third brother, the Xiao Family is a first-class family in Qingliang Country, and your parents are so good to you, why wouldn’t you recognize them?”

“You need not meddle in my affairs.”

“Without your parents’ help, how could I have married Meijiao?”

“Second brother, a melon forcibly twisted off the vine is not sweet…”

Xiao Yishan dismissed it, “When Yue’er married you, she didn’t seem to like you much either. Why don’t you say a melon forcibly twisted off the vine is not sweet then?”

Xiao Yuchuan’s expression darkened, “When Qingyue and I got married, she already had me in her heart, otherwise, why would she have married me?”

“Tao Meijiao is already my woman, if she doesn’t marry me, whom else could she marry?” Xiao Yishan was also obstinate, “No matter what, I don’t regret asking your parents for this favor. I will repay this debt myself; you don’t need to worry about it!”

“Repay?” Xiao Yuchuan scoffed, “With what will you repay it?”

“In any case, I must marry Meijiao!” Xiao Yishan looked at Xiao Yuchuan disappointedly, “As my third brother, I am about to have my wedding, and you’re not happy for me, let alone that, you’re even blaming me. You truly disappoint me!”

He passed by him and entered the mansion.

A secret guard reported the brothers’ argument to Shen Yun, who was fiddling with a piece of jade, “Although Chuan’er verbally disagrees with this matter, he will still have to take on the favor Xiao Yishan owes to me.”

Maid Shuang’er hurriedly added from the side, “Lady’s words are very true. The young Master must understand that it was for his sake that you helped Xiao Yishan, and he will definitely remember your kindness.”

“That’s right,” Shen Yun’s mood seemed somewhat pleased, “Once I’ve won over all the people around Chuan’er, I won’t have to worry about him not recognizing me as his mother. Prepare the gifts, and accompany me to the Elegant Garden to see Xiao Qinghe.”

“Yes.”

…

In the Elegant Garden courtyard, Xiao Qinghe sat in front of a stone table, where several medical books were neatly arranged; he was intently focused on studying medical skill, oblivious to anyone’s arrival.

Shen Yun and Maid Shuang’er stood for a short while, noticing Xiao Qinghe’s lack of reaction, Shuang’er lightly cleared her throat.

Xiao Qinghe lifted his head from the books, “Lady Xiao, what brings you here?”

Shen Yun walked over with warmth, “Qinghe, studying medical books? So diligent for someone so young, you have a promising future ahead.”

Xiao Qinghe saw the kindly smile on her face. This woman had been here for more than forty days but had never shown concern for him. Glancing at the two gift boxes in Shuang’er’s hands, he guessed she was here for a favor.

He couldn’t be bothered with pleasantries, “Do you need something?”

“I just came to see how you are,” Shen Yun signaled Shuang’er with her eyes.

Shuang’er placed the two gift boxes on the table, “Fourth young Master, these are a small token from our lady.”

“No need,” Xiao Qinghe’s expression was distant, “I cannot accept rewards without merit, I cannot bear such a favor.”

“It’s just some ordinary cakes, nothing valuable.” Shen Yun wanted to say more.

Xiao Qinghe lowered his head to continue reading his book.

A hidden anger flashed through Shen Yun’s somewhat yellowed eyeballs. Who met her without trying to curry favor? Even his second brother Xiao Yishan always showed a pleasing demeanor towards her. For this disabled man to treat her so coldly was utterly unappreciative.

Seeing her master’s facial expression, Shuang’er reprimanded, “Xiao Qinghe! As a woman of such high stature, our lady visiting you is an honor. You…”