Chapter Thirty-One: Xiao Qingyan: Fortunately, Zhao Yu arrived in time.
The kiss landed.
It seemed as if only the sound of the wind could be heard all around.
The two had eyes only for each other, and Xiao Qingyan held Xu Chumian tightly.
Through several layers of clothing.
Xu Chumian could feel Xiao Qingyan's rapid heartbeat.
If the future is always like this, that would be wonderful.
In the courtyard, Xiao Tao and Mu Mu peeked out through the crack in the door.
Xiao Tao was happy for Xu Chumian.
Mu Mu grabbed the door frame, wanting to go out.
My sister is injured.
Brother Xiao will hug his sister tightly.
Before Xiao Tao could stop her, Mu Mu rushed out and squeezed between Xu Chumian and Xiao Qingyan.
Xu Chumian touched her younger sister's head and asked in a questioning voice, "Mumu, what's wrong?"
Mu Mu glared at Xiao Qingyan unhappily, then took her sister's hand and blew on it.
Xu Chumian was both amused and exasperated upon seeing this.
Xiao Qingyan seemed to realize what was happening too. He poked the little girl's hair bun and said, "You're really a clever girl."
Xu Chumian explained gently, "Sister isn't in pain."
The little girl didn't understand any of this, and the next moment she was pulled into Xiao Qingyan's arms.
Xiao Qingyan quickened his pace and entered the courtyard.
"Let's fly!"
Xu Chumian smiled slightly.
She was content with her life as it was, if Zhao Yu hadn't appeared.
That night, Xiao Qingyan had dinner at the Xu family's house.
Everything in the Xu family courtyard was in order and there were no abnormalities as before, so Xiao Qingyan did not notice any problems.
As usual, he brought gifts for Xu Chumian and Mu Mu when he went to handle the case this time.
What I gave Mumu were several small wooden animal carvings and a small bow.
What was given to Xu Chumian was an ancient book on incense making.
"I bought it from a vendor. I saw that there were many kinds of spices, so I bought it."
In her previous life, Xu Chumian was found by chance in the capital.
Xu Chumian's eyes lit up with surprise. "Qingyan, I like him very much."
After the meal, Xiao Qingyan took Xu Chumian for a stroll in the nearby alleys.
The alleyway is narrow.
As a vendor pushed his cart past, Xiao Qingyan put his arm around Xu Chumian's shoulder. The woman was slender and petite, and her nose bumped against Xiao Qingyan's firm chest.
She hissed in shock.
Xiao Qingyan was taken aback and immediately lifted her face to look at her.
"Chu Mian, are you alright?"
Xu Chumian's nose was red.
"fine."
The cart gradually moved away from the two of them, and the sound of its wheels grew fainter and fainter.
As darkness fell, her eyes became moist, filled with Xiao Qingyan's reflection.
Xiao Qingyan couldn't help but lean down and press his lips to the woman's nose.
Xu Chumian froze.
She stared wide-eyed at Xiao Qingyan, her lips red and her face full of surprise, her bright red earlobes hidden in the night.
Xiao Qingyan belatedly realized what he had done, a low chuckle escaped his throat, and he held Xu Chumian tightly in his arms.
Xu Chumian was embarrassed by Xiao Qingyan's laughter, and she couldn't help but punch Xiao Qingyan's broad back with her fist.
Stop laughing!
Xiao Qingyan's voice is very soft.
"Chu Mian, I'll go out of the city with you tomorrow."
Xu Chumian was preparing to develop another type of incense a few days ago, intending to officially sell it in her shop, and she still needed some raw materials.
Xu Chumian: "You just returned to the capital, aren't you going to report for duty?"
Xiao Qingyan tapped the woman's upturned nose. "The reporting was done by Lord Chen. We few have a day off tomorrow."
Xu Chumian gave a soft "hmm".
After strolling around the neighborhood, the two held hands and returned to the Xu family's courtyard.
Next door, Dr. Chen listened to the commotion outside the alley and sighed.
I wonder what these two brothers are doing?
...
After Xiao Qingyan escorted Xu Chumian home, he left not long after.
Some things still need to be reviewed and dealt with by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Inside the hall, Chen Feng and several subordinates were drinking and eating. Having been away from Beijing for several days and endured wind and rain, several of them were still injured.
"Qingyan, have you eaten?"
Upon returning to Beijing, Xiao Qingyan said he had something to take care of at home and left his colleagues to go to the Xu family's courtyard.
Xiao Qingyan hummed in agreement, "I'll go in first."
Chen Feng chuckled a few times and teased Xiao Qingyan, "Looks like you're not going home?"
Several other colleagues also looked over.
He mimicked Chen Feng's expression.
Xiao Qingyan paused, "You guys have a lot of free time? Why don't you go outside and have a fight?"
"Forget it, this is boring."
Chen Feng and the others continued their previous conversation, discussing recent events in Beijing.
The Embroidered Uniform Guard was well-informed and knew everything about Zhao Yu's trip to the Dali Temple to rescue people.
"They said they saved a spice shop owner."
"It was someone from Prince Chen's mansion who did this. I suspect Princess Xingyang doesn't like that woman..."
"At that time, Lord Zhao happened to be in the capital, overturned the case, and the woman was released."
Xiao Qingyan paused, then immediately turned to Chen Feng: "What did you say? Which shop?"
Chen Feng paused for a moment, then said slowly, "Kapok Incense Shop."
Xiao Qingyan's face gradually turned cold. "Explain yourself."
...
After hearing the whole story, Xiao Qingyan stood frozen in place.
From the time he went to the Xu family's courtyard until he left.
Nearly an hour and a half.
Chu Mian never mentioned this matter. She always looked at him with a gentle smile and listened to him talk about the details of his case.
It was his carelessness.
No wonder……
No wonder Mu Mu got angry when she saw him hugging Xu Chu Mian.
Xiao Qingyan gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with anger and heartache.
He dared not say a harsh word to Xu Chumian, for fear of frightening her.
How dare Xingyang?
Fortunately, Zhao Yu arrived in time.
If it had been any later, Xiao Qingyan dared not imagine the consequences.
Seeing Xiao Qingyan's strange expression, Chen Feng couldn't help but ask, "Qingyan, do you know this boss?"
Could it be that this boss is the woman Xiao Qingyan likes?
Xiao Qingyan remained silent.
Chen Feng immediately understood.
"This matter was orchestrated by Shen Lingyin and Xingyang. Zhao Yu was strict in judging cases, and the Prefect of the Capital did not dare to make a big fuss. In comparison, he had no choice but to release the incense shop owner."
Xiao Qingyan trembled slightly; he was not there when Chu Mian needed him most.
Xiao Qingyan had no time to think, so he left immediately, mounted his horse, and returned to the Xu family's courtyard.
The cold wind lashed at Xiao Qingyan's face like daggers.
He felt as if a fire was burning inside him.
At this moment, it was imperative for him to see Xu Chumian.
He had many things he wanted to tell Chu Mian.
Inside, Xu Chumian had just finished bathing and was preparing to go to bed.
Suddenly there was a commotion outside the courtyard.
Liu Da went to open the door.
Xiao Qingyan's eyes were bloodshot. "Where is she?"
Liu Da was startled upon seeing this and immediately went to fetch Xu Chumian.
Xu Chumian dressed quickly, tied her hair up, and hurriedly left the house.
Before she could say a word, Xiao Qingyan pulled her into his arms.
"Chu Mian, I...I'm sorry..."
How are your injuries now?
Xu Mian opened her mouth, not expecting Xiao Qingyan to find out so quickly.
She sighed softly, smiled, and took a step back.
"Look, I'm perfectly fine now. The head constable from the Prefect of the Capital only gave me a scare. I'm really alright, don't worry."
Xu Chumian always reported good news and never bad news.
How could Xiao Qingyan possibly believe it?
Seeing Xu Chumian comfort him instead, Xiao Qingyan felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He had been too arrogant and too trusting of Xingyang, which almost led to an irreversible situation.
Fortunately, Zhao Yu has gone.
Xiao Qingyan gently embraced Xu Chumian, hot tears wetting his nose and streaming down his face, disappearing into Xu Chumian's neck.
"First Sleep, I'm late."
Xu Chumian slowly shook her head, stroking Xiao Qingyan's back.
"Qingyan, it's not too late at all."
"You've come at the perfect time."
It wouldn't be good for Xiao Qingyan, a lone man and woman, to stay in the Xu family any longer.
He held Xu Chumian for a while, but it was getting late, and he couldn't stay any longer. After saying goodbye to Chumian, he left the Xu family.
In the vast darkness of night.
It was too late to find Zhao Yu, so Xiao Qingyan had no choice but to return to his residence and have his steward find many scar-removing ointments.
Meanwhile, Wenju.
Tomorrow will be the third day of the deadline.
It was already midnight when Zhao Yu left the study.
He returned to the house, where the lights were on and there were only signs of one person living there, nothing else.
Zhao Yu pursed his lips and summoned Guan Yan.
"Prepare the betrothal gifts; I'm getting married."
Guan Yan stared wide-eyed, his mouth agape as if he could swallow an egg.
"Sir, did I hear that right?"
Zhao Yu lowered his brows and glanced over indifferently.
Sooner or later, we'll have to prepare.
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