He locked his dark eyes on her, a dangerous glint in them, and he pressed his hand on her waist hard, forcing her to move closer to him.

"Wanwan, what are you afraid of?"

Wanruo lowered her eyes to hide her panic. When she raised them again, her eyes were misty. "But if someone finds out, the old lady will be disappointed in me, and the eldest lady will think I seduced you. When the young lady comes home, she might also think I'm a seductress. How will Wanruo live in the future?"

As she spoke, she put her arms around his waist, looked at him pitifully with misty eyes, and said in an unnaturally soft voice, "Brother Xianyu."

Xie Xianyu looked at her, the dangerous aura around him gradually dissipating. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke: "As you wish."

Wanruo finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he suddenly pinched her chin, stared at her, and said with a hint of warning in his tone: "Wanwan, you better behave yourself."

Isn't she good enough?

Should we place him on the incense table as a sacrifice?

Wanruo blinked and nodded obediently: "I understand. Then I'll leave first?"

Xie Xianyu finally let her go. Wanruo forced herself to get off the bed, and while enduring her weak legs, she quickly put on her dress and left in a hurry.

Xie Xianyu watched her hurriedly leave, feeling inexplicably choked up and unhappy.

After a long time, Qing'an came back: "Sir, my cousin has returned to Qiushui Courtyard."

Xie Xianyu picked up a book and flipped through a page, his expression unsure. "Hmm."

Qing'an glanced at his expression sheepishly, feeling a little uneasy. Normally, the young master would be in a good mood after his cousin came over, but what was wrong today? He seemed unhappy?

Could it be that the cousin made the young master angry? Could it be that he is tired of her?

Qing'an thought for a moment and continued, "The Madam sent a message that tomorrow's Spring Banquet..."

Xie Xianyu closed the book impatiently.

Qing'an immediately shut up: "Little guy, you're talking too much."

Then he hurried out.

-

Wanruo was walking in a trance with a frown on her face when she suddenly heard a voice: "Sister."

Wanruo turned around, her brows relaxed, and she smiled: "Ajin, why are you sitting at the gate of the courtyard?"

Xu Shujin ran up to her, raised his head and smiled: "I came back to see that my sister was not here. Sister Ding Dong said that you went to the old lady's place, so I waited for you at the door."

Wanruo led him back: "Are you happy in school?"

Xu Shujin hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Happy, I study hard every day!"

"Don't work too hard. You are still at the age of growing up. Don't always force yourself to study. Our Ajin is smart. Even if he doesn't study so hard, he will definitely be better than others." Wanruo smiled and touched his head.

"But I want to study hard, grow up quickly, and pass the imperial examination as soon as possible so that I can protect my sister."

"Silly or not, you are still young."

Xu Shujin said stubbornly with a stern face, "I'm not little anymore! I'll be grown up soon. The eldest son passed the imperial examination at the age of seventeen. If another ten years pass, I can also pass the imperial examination and become an official. I can also support the family and let my sister live a good life."

Wanruo paused for a moment, then smiled again: "Our Ajin will definitely be able to do it."

She paused, then whispered, "But as a student, don't stand out too much."

Xu Shujin nodded: "I understand. My elder sister taught me to hide my shortcomings and not show off my talents. I have been well-behaved in school and have never tried to steal the spotlight."

Wanruo curled her lips and said, "Our Ajin is so well behaved."

"Sister, I won't cause any trouble for you."