"I think Third Brother seems to have something on his mind. Or perhaps Third Brother is also thinking about getting married? Is there a girl he likes? If so, Mother will definitely be happy to know," Su Ruojin teased.
Hearing Xiao Jin's question, Su Wenzhou didn't answer. Instead, he downed his drink in one gulp and asked in return, "Xiao Jin, what does it feel like to like someone?"
Su Ruojin stared at her third brother, and sure enough, something was wrong with him.
She was just joking before, could it really be a lucky coincidence that Third Brother actually has someone he likes?
The Su family doesn't value the younger brother, so as long as the third brother likes something, his father and mother definitely won't object.
"Third Brother, if you truly love someone, you won't need to ask anyone else; you'll know she's the person you want to protect for the rest of your life."
"If you want to be more specific, Third Brother, why don't you close your eyes now? Think of the woman who comes to mind; if your heart races when you think of her, then she must be someone you like."
Perhaps emboldened by the alcohol, Su Wenzhou seemed to be bewitched by Su Ruojin's words and obediently closed his eyes slowly.
He then opened his eyes and looked at Su Ruojin. "Xiaojin, when I close my eyes, a girl does appear in my mind, but I'm not sure if she likes me, and I'm also not sure if my parents will accept her."
"My third brother is incredibly handsome and a general of the Great Chu. He's a young man of great promise. What girl could resist his charm? As long as she's a good girl, our parents won't object. Third brother, which girl is she? Did you meet her at the border?"
At this point, a girl suddenly flashed through Su Ruojin's mind.
It can't be what she thinks, can it?
Upon hearing this, Su Wenzhou stopped talking, but poured himself another glass of wine and drank it down.
Su Ruojin seemed to be thinking about something, and tentatively asked, "Third Brother, is it Miss Qin?"
Su Wenzhou paused in his hand, didn't reply, and drank another glass of wine.
Su Ruojin understood what Su Wenzhou was troubled about.
If it were a girl from an ordinary family, her parents wouldn't say anything. But if a woman from a brothel were brought home as a concubine, no one would say anything.
However, the men of the Su family only marry wives and do not take concubines. Even if the parents agree, the third brother still has to consider the reputation of the Su family if he marries a courtesan as his legal wife.
"Third Brother, do you mind Miss Qin's past?"
"She had no choice. To seek justice for her father, she was willing to disfigure herself. Besides, without her, we don't know when our Su family's injustice would have been cleared. She is much stronger than most women in the world."
Su Wenzhou replied subconsciously.
After hearing her third brother's reply, Su Ruojin understood his intentions.
But some things in this world can't be done the way you want them to be.
It seems she needs to meet Qin Xiaoyan, at least to find out what the girl is thinking and to confirm some things.
Miss Qin is considered a benefactor of the Su family. Since she was disfigured, Su Ruojin wanted to see if she could help restore her appearance.
Regardless of what happens to Miss Qin and Third Brother in the end, this can be considered as repaying Miss Qin's kindness.
"Third Brother, let's go to Ciyun Nunnery tomorrow to see Miss Qin. I might be able to cure her face."
Ciyun Temple is not far from the capital, and a day is enough to make a round trip.
Upon hearing this, Su Wenzhou suddenly raised his head, his gaze intense. "That's right, Xiao Jin, you can heal her face. I'll have to trouble you, Xiao Jin. You must heal Miss Qin's face."
Seeing her third brother's expression, Su Ruojin understood that he cared about the girl.
"Don't worry, Third Brother, I will do my best."
Although she hadn't seen how badly Qin Xiaoyan's face was ruined yet, she figured it couldn't be worse than Xiao Fengming's face being peeled off, or her fifth master being poisoned by Gu. Su Ruojin was confident she could heal Qin Xiaoyan's face.
At this moment, Su Ruojin saw a familiar face. She greeted Su Wenzhou and walked towards the person.
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