Xiao Heye said he was taking Su Tiyue to see Shuang'er, but when the carriage stopped at Qiushui Residence, Su Tiyue suddenly realized.
It turned out that Xiao Heye had settled Meng Xueji's two children at Qiushui Residence.
After getting off the carriage, he wasn't in a hurry to take Su Tiyue to the backyard to see Shuang'er, but instead led her to the front hall.
Before the two even reached the front hall, they saw Han Zhou, dressed in purple, standing at the entrance of the carved corridor.
Han Zhou tilted his head and saw Su Tiyue behind Xiao Heye.
He hadn't expected Xiao Heye to bring this woman home, and a strange look flashed in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
He smiled at Su Tiyue and nodded slightly, saying, "It's been a long time. How is Your Highness the Dowager Consort?"
When Han Zhou said this, his narrow, phoenix-shaped eyes exuded a refined and scholarly air, and his tone was soft and gentle, like that of a courteous gentleman.
It's hard to imagine that this person, openly or secretly, has harmed Su Tiyue twice.
Su Tiyue frowned and did not answer.
She unconsciously took a small step back; she was terrified of Han Zhou.
Although Xiao Heye and Han Zhou are both extremely cunning villains, at least Xiao Heye would not treat Su Tiyue the way Han Zhou did.
Su Tiyue could also see that Han Zhou's gaze towards her was filled with nothing but disgust.
Just as she was at a loss, Xiao Heye suddenly turned around and reached out his hand to Su Tiyue.
The meaning is all too obvious.
He wanted to hold her hand, in front of Han Zhou.
It's like declaring sovereignty.
Xiao Heye brought her here to tell Hanzhou that Su Tiyue was already his woman and no one was allowed to touch her.
They were brothers, through thick and thin, sharing joys and sorrows. With just one action from Xiao Heye, Han Zhou should understand the importance of Su Tiyue in his brother's heart.
Su Tiyue hesitated for a moment, her clear and bright eyes gleaming, before carefully placing her fingertips into Xiao Heye's palm.
He closed his palms, wrapped them around her soft, smooth fingers, and gently squeezed them.
Xiao Heye seemed to really enjoy pinching her fingers, wrists, chin, earlobes, and her slender waist...
Every time the two of them had physical contact, he would intentionally or unintentionally pinch her.
When I'm in a good mood, I'll gently pinch her; when I'm in a bad mood, I'll deliberately hurt her.
Fortunately, he seems to be in a good mood today.
"Cough cough..." Upon seeing this scene, Han Zhou coughed lightly twice, whether he choked on his saliva or was trying to cover his embarrassment.
Han Zhou stared intently at their clasped fingers, chuckled, and said, "Brother, isn't this a bit unnecessary? You're being too deliberate."
Xiao Heye led her slowly to Hanzhou, gently patted Hanzhou's shoulder with his other hand, and said in a calm tone, "From now on, don't mess with her again, and don't touch that Su guy either. Hanzhou... have I made myself clear enough this time?"
"Tsk tsk tsk..."
Han Zhou raised an eyebrow, his smile somewhat stiff, and replied, "I understand, I'll do whatever you say, brother."
Xiao Heye asked, "Has Wen Yan arrived yet?"
"On its way, it should be here soon."
"What about Liu Shuang'er? How is she?" Xiao Heye asked again.
Han Zhou replied, "Don't worry, I won't die."
As Hanzhou spoke, he led them toward the backyard.
Qiushui Residence is quite large; one needs to walk along a long bluestone path and around a square lotus pond to reach the backyard.
Throughout the journey, Su Tiyue kept her head down, neither looking at Han Zhou nor speaking to Xiao Heye.
This place shares a common characteristic with Yelan Pavilion: it is quiet and sparsely populated. It seems that along the way, the only person I encountered was a middle-aged man tending to the courtyard.
"Your Majesty, do you like children?" Xiao Heye asked suddenly, turning his head as he held her hand.
Su Tiyue looked up and stared at him blankly for a while before softly replying, "I like it."
Xiao Heye hummed in agreement and then fell silent.
Han Zhou, who had been standing nearby, chimed in, "What a coincidence, neither my brother nor I like children. We just find them noisy after spending time with them."
“There are also very well-behaved children. My eldest brother’s daughter is very well-behaved and sensible,” Su Tiyue said.
"Your elder brother, Su Lin? Is that the great general who guards the frontier?" Han Zhou asked thoughtfully.
"Hmm..." Su Tiyue only gave a single word in response, not wanting to continue talking about her family.
After all, Su Tiyue hadn't forgotten the time when Han Zhou used her second brother Su Lang's life to force her to dance for the emperor.
When the three of them reached the back room, Liu Shuang'er was still unconscious and had not woken up.
The old nanny who was taking care of her said that she had been running a high fever for two days, and if it continued, her life would be in danger.
This is Su Tiyue's first time dreaming of Xueji's daughter. She is fair-skinned, with her hair neatly combed and her clothes clean and tidy.
Although she had a fever, it was clear that the people at Qiushui Residence were taking good care of Liu Shuang'er.
Su Tiyue walked forward, sat half-sitting on the bed, and touched Liu Shuang'er's forehead, which was frighteningly hot.
She turned around and asked, "Granny, has a doctor been called to take a look?"
The old woman replied, "We've looked into it, and they all say it's just a common fever, but after drinking several doses of herbal medicine, there's still no improvement."
Su Tiyue turned her head and glanced at Xiao Heye, giving him a look.
The look in his eyes seemed to say: Didn't we agree that we would find a skilled doctor?
"Don't worry, Doctor Wen will be here soon." After saying that, Xiao Heye waved his hand to dismiss the old nanny who was serving Liu Shuang'er.
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