Chapter 139 Full of Parasites
Looking at Xiao Yanran's adorable appearance, Xie Qingran nodded in satisfaction.
After returning to her room, Xie Qingran sat on the bed and whispered, "Tell them I need the accounts for the past five years!"
"yes!"
Baozhu nodded, then quickly brought over all the account books, looking at Xiao Yanran with some heartache.
"Miss, when will we be able to finish looking through all these ledgers?"
"It's okay, take your time, you'll finish reading it eventually."
Xie Qingran learned very quickly when she was on the estate. The old woman was just trying to torment her, so she always gave her some inexplicable tasks. In her previous life, Xie Qingran thought these were tortures, but now, Xie Qingran realized that these were all part of her skills.
Now that I'm married, I realize how important these skills are to me.
Upon hearing this, Baozhu sighed, somewhat helplessly, and said, "Forget it, Miss, I really think you're working too hard. This Duke Zhenguo's mansion looks prosperous and thriving, but in reality..."
Seeing Baozhu's expression, Xie Qingran smiled faintly and then said directly, "No matter whose family you marry into, you won't have a good life after you marry into them. Do you think a man marries you so that you can have a good life? A man marries you so that he and his parents can have a good life. Wake up, little girl!"
Xiao Jue sat at the doorway and heard all these words clearly. Almost subconsciously, he looked towards the redwood tree beside him.
Sequoia's eyebrows furrowed tightly as she increasingly felt that Xie Qingran's words made some sense. She just couldn't understand how such a young girl could live in such a desolate place.
"Cough cough."
Xiao Jue coughed before entering the room.
He looked at Xie Qingran and said, "I will go with you when we return to our parents' home tomorrow."
"Young Master, you don't need to be so polite..." Xie Qingran wanted to say that there was no need to be so courteous, but...
Seeing Xiao Jue's expression, Xie Qingran swallowed her words and then said, "Then thank you very much, Your Highness!"
After speaking, Xie Qingran lowered her head and continued looking at the account book in her hand.
Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Xiao Jue felt a little awkward. This was clearly his home, but he felt strangely uneasy.
For some reason, Xiao Jue was momentarily at a loss as to what to do.
Fortunately, Xie Qingran kept her head down and couldn't see his embarrassment. Xiao Jue just sat on the wheelchair, quietly watching Xie Qingran, picked up a book from the side, and started reading as well.
Upon seeing this, Sequoia hurriedly turned and left.
After all, at this point, his presence would be far too much of a hindrance.
When Xie Qingran looked up again, she saw Xiao Jue sitting by the candle, quietly reading a book.
Although his face was covered in grotesque scars, Xie Qingran could still glimpse his former handsomeness.
Especially when she's focused, she exudes an indescribable gentleness.
Soon, Xiao Jue felt Xie Qingran's gaze. He looked up and asked, "What's wrong?"
"nothing!"
"Ahem, after I return to my parents' home, I want to replace some of the family members. Although there aren't many people in the family now, there are far too few people to serve us. I see that many places in the house are neglected, so I want to renovate the house. Life should be lived well!"
Xie Qingran has now begun to genuinely plan for their future.
Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Xiao Jue even felt a sense of peace in his heart. Ever since his family suffered these things, he had been uneasy. He never expected that he would experience the feeling of a peaceful home with a woman.
"I'll do whatever you say."
Xiao Jue replied calmly.
Xie Qingran originally thought Xiao Jue would be unhappy, but she didn't expect him to be so easy to talk to.
She really didn't understand why outsiders would say such things about him, calling him gloomy and cold. He was such a good person!
Thinking of this, Xie Qingran immediately smiled at Xiao Jue, then stepped forward and looked at him: "I learned acupuncture and massage from a doctor. Can I try to help you?"
"No need, I'm not injured, I'm poisoned. Your methods won't work."
"The miracle doctor has already started treating me, and I will get better in time."
Originally, Xiao Jue should not have revealed his physical condition to the outside world. After all, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion now only has a title and no real power. So he is now a vulnerable animal with no ability to protect himself.
But for some reason, Xiao Jue was afraid that Xie Qingran would lose hope, so he wanted to tell her that their future was still very promising.
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran nodded and then said, "That's wonderful. However, this matter must be kept secret. Young Master, please don't mention it in the future."
“However…” Xie Qingran thought for a moment, then said, “I remember, when you returned to the capital, it was a royal physician who treated you. Where is that physician now?”
Xiao Jue was initially wondering when the poison had been put into his body. He couldn't possibly have been poisoned in the army; he had confidence in his military camp.
Hearing Xie Qingran say this, he suddenly realized, "Xie Qingran, who are you? Are you an imperial physician...?"
“I didn’t say anything, but this person is always an important person.”
"Your Highness, if this matter is investigated to the end, you will probably be heartbroken, so let's stop here."
Xie Qingran looked at him with a helpless expression.
After all, the mastermind behind this whole affair wasn't the imperial concubine, but the emperor!
Xie Qingran had heard about this in her previous life; it was the Sixth Prince who brought it up triumphantly after getting drunk.
However... Xie Qingran cannot say it outright right now.
She wanted to simplify Xiao Jue's life and hoped that his days would be easier, as he had already suffered enough.
Xiao Jue saw the worry in Xie Qingran's eyes, and a warm feeling washed over him. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I know what I'm doing."
After speaking, Xiao Jue stopped looking at Xie Qingran and just stared at the book in his hand.
Xie Qingran touched her nose, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and could only sit at the table with dissatisfaction, carefully examining the account book in her hand.
You wouldn't believe it until you look at it; the ledgers are riddled with holes. Over the years, there's been a deficit of more than ten thousand taels. From top to bottom, it's all corrupt officials!
Each one is more outrageous than the last!
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