Chapter 54 I'll trade with you
Why are we talking about studying again?
Shen Wenyuan looked disgusted, gave a muffled hum, and then said, "She'll like me sooner or later and be willing to be my friend!"
After saying that, Shen Wenyuan directly designated some items for them to send to Xie Qingran.
Xie Qingran wandered around the streets before heading to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. The reason she lingered for so long was to visit several pharmacies in order to buy more medicinal herbs for Xiao Jue.
In her previous life, Xie Qingran learned massage and acupuncture to please her parents and make their lives easier. However, she never had the opportunity to do so in her previous life, but now she can use it on Xiao Jue.
Xiao Jue was somewhat surprised to hear that Xie Qingran had come to see him, but he still met her at his Qingyan Pavilion.
This was Xie Qingran's first time visiting Xiao Jue's residence. Perhaps because of Xiao Jue's physical limitations, the space was large but sparsely furnished, and its emptiness was somewhat disheartening.
Xie Qingran smiled and placed all the things she had brought on the table. She was clearly just a thin little girl, but she could somehow pull out so many things.
"Your Highness, these items were all carefully selected by me. Do you like them?"
Xiao Jue's room was always dim, but now it seemed to have gained some color. He always felt that Xie Qingran had this ability to light up his world at any time.
"Yes, I like it very much."
Xiao Jue smiled faintly and glanced at Xie Qingran.
Are you alright?
After Qin returned, she told Xiao Jue about the Xie family's affairs. Xiao Jue was naturally worried about Xie Qingran, and now seeing Xie Qingran walk in with a happy face, he felt even more puzzled.
Xie Qingran walked over, squatted down in front of Xiao Jue, and gently patted the back of his hand: "Your Highness, don't worry, I'm fine. I'm sorry to Sister-in-law Qin."
"She won't take it to heart," Xiao Jue replied calmly, his gaze falling on the back of her hand.
Xie Qingran's hands were fair and slender, but Xiao Jue's hands were covered with scars. The two hands were in stark contrast when placed together.
Seeing this, Xiao Jue subconsciously tugged at his sleeve to cover up his disheveled and miserable state.
Xie Qingran naturally understood why Xiao Jue was doing this. She immediately grabbed Xiao Jue's hand and said with a smile, "Your Highness, you... are very good."
Do you really like me?
Xiao Jue suddenly reached out and hooked Xie Qingran's chin, forcing her to look at him.
Xie Qingran never expected that Xiao Jue would act in such a way and say such things!
She took a deep breath, but still spoke the truth: "I genuinely admire the Crown Prince's achievements!"
As expected, she's a clever young girl. Xiao Jue released her hand and said calmly, "Since I was injured, very few people have come to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Don't you find it tiring to come over time, just to see me?"
"It's also to see where I'll be living in the future." Xie Qingran smiled gently. "I also want to see Yanran and Ayu!"
Xiao Jue noticed that Xie Qingran's eyes sparkled when she mentioned the two children, which showed that she genuinely loved and liked them. This was quite unusual, as everyone else in the capital thought the two children were nothing but a burden and disliked them. Unexpectedly, she liked them.
Before Xiao Jue could speak, Xiao Yanran skipped in, followed by Xiao Yu, who was frowning.
During this time, Xie Qingran also noticed a problem: every time she saw Xiao Yu, he would furrow his brows tightly.
Xie Qingran stepped forward, looking at Xiao Yu with curiosity, and asked in a low voice, "Why do you always frown? Or do you only frown when you see me?"
"Second Brother has always been so bitter and resentful, Sister Xie, please don't hold it against him!" Xiao Yanran chuckled and tugged at Xie Qingran's sleeve.
Xie Qingran paused for a moment, then bent down and gently patted Xiao Yanran's head: "Yes, our Yanran is still the cutest. Look how beautiful she is when she smiles!"
"I brought you something good this time!" Xie Qingran immediately took out a peach blossom spray and handed it to Xiao Yanran: "Spray this on your clothes and blankets, and you'll smell wonderful. It'll be the scent of peach blossoms. I saw you liked peach blossom cake before, so I guess you like the smell of peach blossoms, right?"
"Sister, is this really for me?" Xiao Yanran looked at Xie Qingran with excitement, and subconsciously reached out to take it, but quickly realized what she was doing and glanced timidly at Xiao Jue and Xiao Yu.
Xiao Jue smiled slightly: "If you like it, then accept it."
"Thank you, sister!"
Xiao Yanran immediately beamed with joy and accepted all the items.
Looking at Xiao Yanran's pathetic state, Xiao Yu felt a wave of disgust and said irritably, "Small favors!"
"Ayu, don't talk nonsense!"
Xiao Jue reprimanded him in a low voice.
But Xie Qingran waved her hand dismissively and said indifferently, "Why do you care so much about what a child says?"
"Ayu, look what I brought you!" Xie Qingran smiled and pointed to the small crossbow on the table: "This was made of pure gold based on my blueprints. Don't let its small size fool you, it's very powerful! I heard that you can shoot an arrow through a willow leaf from a hundred paces away at such a young age. I'm giving this to you to protect yourself!"
As she spoke, Xie Qingran stepped forward, took the small crossbow in her hand, pulled the trigger, and with a whoosh, a steel needle shot out, piercing directly through the wood on the table.
"Such power?"
Xiao Yu was immediately shocked and quickly stepped forward to examine the small crossbow carefully.
Even Xiao Jue was surprised. He looked at Xie Qingran in disbelief: "Did you really design this?"
"Indeed, I designed it myself." Xie Qingran smiled and looked at Xiao Jue: "What, does the young master want one too?"
"This is mine." Xiao Yu fell in love with the crimson gold crossbow at first sight, and upon hearing this, his first instinct was to hide his treasure behind his back.
Seeing Xiao Yu's pathetic state, Xiao Jue smiled faintly: "You just said Yanran was pathetic, but I see you're no better than that!"
"Second brother, do you like this?" Xiao Yanran tilted her head and looked at Xiao Yu curiously.
Xiao Yu is still young, so he is easily embarrassed and has a strong sense of self-respect.
Seeing the two of them teasing him, he hurriedly pulled off the jade pendant from his waist and stuffed it into Xie Qingran's hands: "Although I like it, I won't take your things for free. I'll trade with you!"
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