Chapter 267 Finding a Male Musician, Getting Jealous, and Coaxing Him
Back in the private room.
Xiao Mingshu poured Yun Zhaoxue a cup of warm tea. "Third sister-in-law, have some tea to calm down. Shall we ask the musicians to continue playing?"
Xiao Xuance saw several men inside the room, his eyes narrowed, and his sharp gaze swept over their faces before finally settling on Yun Zhaoxue's. His tone was cold and deep, "Madam, who are they?"
"The courtesans performing at the restaurant are proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Xiao Bai's zither playing and Xiao Lan's flute playing are exceptional. Shall we have them continue their performance and listen together?"
Xiao Xuance lowered his eyes and said in a muffled voice, "Does my wife find me unworthy of her husband?"
He thought she had come to pick him up, but it turned out she was there to watch other men play music, and not just one. His heart sank.
He selfishly didn't want her to see other men; she only had eyes for him.
Yun Zhaoxue cried out in her heart, "What makes you say that? I never said I disliked you!"
"They complain that I can't stand up on my own two legs, and that I'm not good at playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, or painting."
That's why she came to places like this to watch those men posing and flirting, calling them affectionately, like "Little White" and "Little Blue," which she rarely called him.
Zhu Feng gave Zhui Ying a look.
Zhuiying shooed them away, saying, "You all go out first."
The courtesans who had been playing music left the private room one after another, carrying their belongings.
Xiao Mingshu took the blame upon herself, waving her hand and saying, "Third Brother, don't be angry. It was because Shuer wanted to see a performance that she had someone come up and play a few pieces. It has nothing to do with Third Sister-in-law."
Fearing that she couldn't withstand her third brother's anger alone, she pointed at Gu Xuanwu and said, "And Xiaowu, he said it was his first time in a restaurant like this, and that his third sister-in-law only let them in to please us. If anyone is to blame, it's us, and please don't blame your third sister-in-law."
Gu Xuanwu pointed to himself, his mouth slightly open, but in the end, he said nothing.
Okay, as long as Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law don't fight, I'll take the blame.
He glanced at Xiao Xuance furtively, his eyes dark and his face grim, looking somewhat intimidated.
Third Brother won't hit Fourth Sister, but he will hit him.
His feet moved uncontrollably behind Zhuiying.
If Third Brother beats him up later, it will help him share some of the firepower.
No one could dissuade Third Sister-in-law from letting Second Brother bring Qingguan in to perform.
Zhuiying was also afraid, so she quietly moved her feet and retreated with him. The two of them retreated further and further until they were almost inside the room.
Yun Zhaoxue was the calmest, though she was a little regretful, as she hadn't finished listening to the "Broken Formation" song earlier.
Zhu Feng and Xiao Mingshu also went to the inner room on their own, leaving the front room for them.
Seeing the man lower his eyes and remain silent, Yun Zhaoxue leaned down, grabbed the armrest of his wheelchair, pulled him close, and poked his chest with a finger. "Are you angry?"
They didn't say a word.
"They are all courtesans who perform but do not sell their bodies. They simply play music. Besides, with so many people around, I didn't even touch the hem of their clothes, so why should I care and make myself unhappy? Cheer up, don't be gloomy all the time like an old man. Give me a smile!"
Yun Zhaoxue pinched his cheeks and lifted them up, causing a smile to appear on his lips.
Seeing the adorable shape she had sculpted from that aloof, handsome face, she couldn't help but chuckle.
When Xiao Xuance saw her smile, he decided not to argue with her. She was just feeling bored at the inn and wanted to get some fresh air.
The blame lies with this restaurant for resorting to so many crooked and unethical methods to make money.
Yun Zhaoxue leaned closer to him and hugged his neck. "Just now, when I heard them playing those rousing tunes like 'Ambush from Ten Sides' and 'Breaking the Formation,' my mind was filled with images of my husband, wielding your spear on the battlefield, bravely fighting the enemy. You were so heroic and invincible, and the enemy soldiers were all cut down by your spear."
"When you stand up, show me your spear skills. The kids love it; they kept kicking my belly when they heard that music. After the babies are born, the three of us can eat fruits and lychees from Lingnan while watching you practice with your spear, okay?"
She's said everything she needed to say, and if he's still angry, she won't have the patience to coax him.
Xiao Xuance's phoenix eyes reflected her face, half-believing, half-doubting, "Really?"
“It’s more real than pearls, I swear…” She raised three fingers and secretly added another.
The little hand was just raised when it was enveloped and pressed down by the man's large hand. "I believe in you. If you want to come in the future, I'll accompany you and we'll do prenatal education for the child together."
Yun Zhaoxue got up and sat in his lap. "I'm not coming. Even if I did, I wouldn't choose any male prostitutes. With my husband around, who could possibly catch my eye? Even the young lady from the Jiangling Marquis's mansion is completely infatuated with you."
Xiao Xuance explained, "I was passing by the door of the private room when she saw me and she had malicious intentions. I had no interaction with her."
"You don't need to explain. I know you only have eyes for me. But even in a wheelchair, my husband is so charming. I wonder how many young girls he'll charm when he stands up. I'll have to keep a close eye on you from now on. What if I have to keep you tied to my belt?"
Xiao Xuance pulled her into his arms, placing his large hand on her pregnant belly. He nodded earnestly and said, "Yes, from now on, wherever you go, I'll go."
Yun Zhaoxue, "..."
She was just saying it, why did he take it so seriously?
Well, at least we've managed to appease him. We'll deal with that later.
Inside the room, Zhuiying, Xiao Mingshu, and Xiao Xuanwu all had their hearts in their throats.
Hearing that Yun Zhaoxue had coaxed her third brother (the crown prince) with sweet words, her heart finally settled down.
Yun Zhaoxue glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then quickly pecked him on the lips. "Husband~ let's go home."
Xiao Xuance hugged the soft body in his arms tighter. "Yes, let's go home."
After paying the bill and leaving the restaurant, they were suddenly stopped by a group of people.
Those people were dressed in the uniforms of yamen runners. "That's them! Stop them! Don't let them get away!"
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