Chapter 72 Big Brother Loves You
"Yanran, don't be afraid."
“Your older brother loves you the most. If he knew you had been wronged, he would definitely stand up for you.”
"Don't worry, you won't offend anyone, and no one will dare to retaliate against you."
Xie Qingran gently comforted Xiao Yanran, then stepped forward and unbuttoned her clothes. Just as she had thought, the injury on her arm was only the tip of the iceberg; her body was covered in bruises.
This...this?
Upon witnessing this scene, Qin, being the mother, burst into tears: "What happened? What's going on?"
"Sister-in-law, keep a close eye on Yanran!"
Xie Qingran's temper flared up instantly. She clenched her fists, gently handed the child to Qin Shi, and then strode outside.
She walked with an imposing air, and when she reached Granny Feng, without saying a word, she slapped her hard across the face: "Are you even human? Yanran is only four years old, how could you be so cruel! You vile woman, I'll kill you!"
Before she finished speaking, Xie Qingran drew a short knife hidden in her hair and held it against Granny Feng's neck, slashing her neck without hesitation.
"Ah! Your Highness, save me!"
Granny Feng was so frightened that she trembled and begged Xiao Jue for help.
Seeing this, what else could Xiao Jue not understand?
"To tell or not to tell?"
Xiao Jue stared at Granny Feng with a cold expression.
Having worked in this household for many years, Granny Feng had long since become a master of manipulation. Now that things had come to this, how could she not know why?
She trembled, but still gritted her teeth and said, "This servant is only doing this for the good of the Third Miss. This servant loves her deeply and is therefore very strict with her!"
What a profound expression of love and strict discipline!
Very good!
"Even now, you still show no remorse!"
Xie Qingran sneered and plunged the knife into her thigh.
Immediately afterwards, Xie Qingran withdrew her short sword and said, "Young Master, this is a family matter, and I am not at liberty to say more. I shall take my leave now."
Everything that needed to be said and done had already been said and done, so Xie Qingran naturally had no reason to stay any longer.
She bowed to Xiao Jue, turned and left with a graceful and decisive movement.
At this moment, Qin Shi came out holding Xiao Yanran's small hand. She wiped away her tears and choked out, "The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and the higher-ups have visited you people, yet you have such black hearts that you have abused your master. How could you do such a thing to such a young child? You deserve to die!"
"Big brother."
Xiao Yanran looked at Xiao Jue with red eyes and a wronged expression.
"I'm sorry, big brother, I'm so sorry, Yanran has caused you trouble."
Xiao Yanran walked over and burst into tears. She reached out her hand, wanting Xiao Jue to hug her, but she froze in mid-air and slowly withdrew it.
Seeing this, Xiao Jue took the initiative to hold the child in his arms and gently wiped away her tears: "It's your brother's fault."
"Redwood, hang this scoundrel in the air, stab him three times, leaving six holes, and let him bleed to death slowly!"
"Let all the servants of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion watch as a warning to others!"
Xiao Jue gave a cold shout and decided on the punishment for Granny Feng.
"No, please don't!"
"Third Miss, save me! I've been with you since I was little, and I've only ever done this for your own good!"
"Your Highness, spare my life!"
At this moment, Granny Feng finally realized the seriousness of the situation. She even disregarded the injury on her thigh, knelt on the ground, and begged for mercy.
But Hongshan had already grabbed Granny Feng by the collar and strode outside.
Qin wiped away her tears and said, "A-Jue, it's all my fault. I didn't take good care of Yanran, I..."
“I know my sister-in-law is overwhelmed with other things, so this isn’t your fault.”
"It's my fault."
Although Xiao Jue loved his two children dearly, he was born with a cold demeanor, so while the two children loved him, they were also more afraid of him.
Xiao Yanran reached out her small hand, grasped Xiao Jue's large hand, and gently shook it: "No, brother is fine."
"It's all because of that wicked servant. We are so grateful to Miss Xie. Otherwise, we don't know how long our Yanran would have been bullied."
"Yanran, how did Sister Xie find out?"
Qin was also puzzled. She hadn't noticed anything wrong with Xiao Yanran while she was at home every day, so how come Xie Qingran noticed it after just one visit?
Xiao Yanran lowered her eyes and said softly, "The nanny said that after Sister Xie marries into the family, she will have a child for Brother. Once Brother has his own child, he will ignore us. That's why Second Brother doesn't want her to marry into the family and returned those things to her."
As she said this, Xiao Yanran shed a few small pearls: "I... I was scared at first, but I'm not scared now. Sister Xie is very nice. Brother, even if you really have a baby with her in the future, I will love my little nephew very much."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jue blushed deeply.
He looked at Xiao Yanran somewhat awkwardly: "Ahem, what nonsense are you spouting at such a young age?"
"Yanran, why didn't you tell your sister-in-law this?"
Qin was getting anxious. How could this child be so foolish?
“I dare not. Granny Feng said that my sister-in-law has her own child, and my brother is injured and in a bad mood, so I can’t say much, and I can’t cause trouble for the family.”
"It's alright, Granny only hit me, I won't die."
Xiao Yanran got off Xiao Jue and let out a long sigh.
Every word the child uttered was heartbreaking, and Madam Qin took out a handkerchief and wiped away Yanran's tears.
“A-Jue, I think this Miss Xie is a good person. Today, A-Yu publicly humiliated her, but she didn’t get angry. She even helped Yanran find out who Feng Mama was.”
"This girl is cunning and resourceful, yet kind-hearted. I don't think you can find anyone better than her."
The more Qin spent with Xie Qingran, the more she liked Xie Qingran.
Xiao Jue's expression changed, and after thinking for a moment, he nodded: "Then let's make preparations and get married."
Are you telling the truth?
"Good, good, that's wonderful! As the eldest sister-in-law, I will definitely take good care of things!"
Qin was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and was immediately overjoyed.
She hurriedly hugged Xiao Yanran and kissed her: "Yanran, you're going to have a sister-in-law soon, are you happy?"
Xiao Yanran was taken aback for a moment, then nodded happily. But when she thought of Xiao Yu, she shook her head: "Second brother, he will scold me!"
"Won't."
Xiao Jue patted Xiao Yanran's head and told her to go back and rest before looking at Hongshan.
Hongshan realized what was happening and took Xiao Jue to Xiao Yu's room, leaving only Qin Shi and Xiao Yanran alone.
Xiao Yanran gently tugged at Qin Shi's sleeve: "Sister-in-law, is eldest brother angry?"
"No, Yanran, don't be afraid. You haven't done anything wrong."
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