Chapter 1456: 1456 Yue’er, second brother begs you1

Though it was official business, seeing her also uplifted his spirits for a while.

He closed his eyes, and Qingyue’s voice and smile lingered in his mind.

In this life, apart from her, no other woman could occupy his heart.

…

Xiao Yuchuan returned to Qin Garden and saw his wife pruning potted plants in the yard.

“Wife…” he called out.

She snipped off an excess branch from the plant, “Third brother, you’re back?”

“Wife, have you heard about second brother and Tao Meijiao’s situation?”

Qingyue nodded, “I’ve heard.”

Xiao Yuchuan sighed without a choice, “I didn’t expect second brother to have Lady Xiao intervene, owing such a big favor. As for me, no matter what, since second brother sincerely wants to marry Tao Meijiao, I still hope he can win the beautiful woman. She is unwilling to marry second brother, and she’s your friend. Whatever you want to do, I’ll follow your wishes.”

Su Qingyue placed the scissors on a table in the courtyard, “If I had to guess, Tao Meijiao is probably willing to marry second brother; otherwise, she would’ve come to me for help already.”

Xiao Yuchuan thought about it too, “Seems so.”

Su Qingyue instructed, “Yinzhu, go to the Tao Mansion and ask Miss Tao her intention. If she insists on not marrying second brother, I’ll find a way to cancel the marriage.”

“Yes.” Before Yinzhu could leave through the courtyard door, Xiao Yishan stormed in, his face ashen, “Su Qingyue, how could you go and cancel the marriage proposal with the Tao Mansion!”

“Second brother?” Su Qingyue was surprised, “When did I say I would cancel the marriage proposal? I’m just sending Yinzhu to ask if Tao Meijiao actually wants to marry you.”

“Is there a need to ask?” Xiao Yishan’s expression was one of vexation, “If you ask her, of course she won’t agree. If she were willing, this past month, I’ve been standing outside the Tao Mansion from time to time all day long, yet she never came out to see me. Each time she has her maid Du Juan relay the message, telling me to stop waiting, the man she loves in her heart isn’t me.”

“If that’s the case, why force it, second brother?” Su Qingyue’s expression also turned grim. Even though the Tao Mansion was indifferent to her own troubles, she still could not stand by and watch Meijiao’s happiness be destroyed.

Yet, she never liked to interfere in other people’s marital affairs. She would first explore what Meijiao truly wanted.

“I’ve already taken Meijiao’s purity,” Xiao Yishan said firmly, “I need to take responsibility, I… I…” He couldn’t continue.

Su Qingyue filled in, “There’s still fondness for Meijiao in your heart, second brother.”

He nodded awkwardly.

Gazing at Yue’er’s exquisitely beautiful face, each glance indeed stirred his heart.

But this affection could only be buried deep within.

Yue’er belonged to third brother, and he could only treasure Meijiao, who was before him.

Although he hadn’t felt much for Tao Meijiao before, ever since he had her body, he found himself yearning for her day and night, even ‘playing’ with her in his dreams.

Love born from physical connection.

He wanted to spend a lifetime with her.

Xiao Yishan glanced at Xiao Yuchuan, who remained silent, “Third brother, tell Yue’er not to worry about this matter.”

Xiao Yuchuan found himself in a difficult position. On one side was his wife’s friend, on the other, his second brother’s happiness.

To be honest, his sympathies lay with his second brother.

Yet he feared hurting Qingyue.

The look of suffering surfaced on Xiao Yishan’s face, “Yue’er, consider it as second brother begging you; I’m already twenty-six, at this age, many men already have several children. Second brother has also had women before, sincerely cherishing each relationship, but not one woman was truly sincere with me.”