When Fan Ziruo returned with a bowl of hot brown sugar water, Chu Xiaoxiao and He Yunxiao were already seated.
"Is Miss Xiaoxiao alright? Should we call a doctor?"
He Yunxiao took the brown sugar water and explained, "It's nothing. People with weak constitutions sometimes faint suddenly. Drinking some brown sugar water will help."
Chu Chu appeared expressionless, but under the table where Fan Ziruo couldn't see, her small feet, clad in embroidered shoes, had already quietly stepped onto He Yunxiao's large feet.
He Yunxiao endured the pain, gritted his teeth, and placed the brown sugar water in front of Chu Xiaoxiao.
"Please have some water, Miss Chu!"
Chu Chu watched the brown sugar water without making a move, but increased the force with which she stepped on He Yunxiao.
He Yunxiao quickly said, "Miss Chu, please drink some water, otherwise you may faint again."
Chu Chu still didn't make a move.
Chu Xiaoxiao's unusual behavior, which marked a drastic change in her personality, naturally caught Fan Ziruo's attention.
"Miss Xiaoxiao, why do you seem a little different from before?"
Ziruo, stop talking!
If you keep talking, you'll discover Chu Xiaoxiao's secret. Even if she doesn't like Chu Fan, she won't survive!
He Yunxiao tried to smooth things over, saying, "Miss Chu isn't feeling well and isn't too willing to talk to others."
On the other end, he quickly sent a telepathic message to Chu Chu: "Lord Chu Chu, I'm helping you deal with this bad woman. Please cooperate with me."
Chu Chu: You're saying I'm being unreasonable?
He Yunxiao: No, no, it's Xiao He's fault. For the sake of the bigger picture, please, Lord Chuchu, put aside past grievances and lend a helping hand!
Chu Chu: Just once.
Chu Chu always keeps her word. After saying that, she picked up the whole bowl of brown sugar water and started drinking it in small sips.
He Yunxiao breathed a sigh of relief. Fan Ziruo, seeing this, also felt relieved.
She took out a book. "Young Master He, let's do it the same way as last time. You can read the book first, and ask me if you don't understand anything."
He Yunxiao agreed, then opened the book and placed it on the table. He looked at Chu Chu sitting next to him and pushed the book toward her.
The book was placed roughly between the two of them, slightly closer to Chu Chu, so that both of them could see it.
Chu Chu had no interest in the flowery "Sacred Sayings"; her approach to "education" was very simple: keep the obedient ones, kill the disobedient ones, and in the end, everyone would be obedient.
Normally, it's Xiaoxiao who controls the body to do nothing. Now that Chuchu is doing nothing, she feels very uncomfortable.
She sent a telepathic message to He Yunxiao.
Chu Chu: When will you deal with Fan Ziruo?
He Yunxiao: Don't worry, wait a moment.
Chu Chu: How long?
He Yunxiao: This... I don't know. With her personality, she can't be quick.
Chu Chu: Otherwise, you can take her to a secluded place, and I'll...
He Yunxiao: Wait! Don't be impulsive, watch what I do.
He Yunxiao composed himself for a moment, then looked at the book and let out a heavy sigh.
"well!"
Fan Ziruo's attention was drawn to He Yunxiao's actions, and she asked, "Young Master He, what's wrong? Is there something you don't understand?"
He Yunxiao said with deep regret, "This poem, 'Li Sao,' truly expresses Qu Yuan's fervent patriotism to the fullest extent. Qu Yuan cared about the fate of the nation and its people, and he himself was exceptionally talented and capable of serving his country. It was just that he was unlucky in his time..."
Fan Ziruo's favorability rating has increased from 38 to 40.
Seeing that He Yunxiao felt so empathetic, Fan Ziruo couldn't help but question He Yunxiao's past reputation, just like Du Yinyun had done before.
His former notorious reputation and deeds seem to be completely different from the man who is now heartbroken for Qu Yuan.
Fan Ziruo has a keen eye for observation. In order to avoid being exposed, He Yunxiao put on a great performance, constantly recalling his tragic past experiences to create the sad emotions he is experiencing now.
When he thought about how he hadn't even spent all the money he had worked so hard to earn before he was transported to another world, he was overwhelmed with sorrow and on the verge of tears.
Fan Ziruo's favorability rating has increased from 40 to 42.
Even Fan Ziruo, who was usually unmoved by emotions, was affected by He Yunxiao's immense grief.
She spoke gently, comforting him, "Although Young Master He started late in his studies, he has such ambition. I believe you will achieve great things in the future. Inheriting the title, defending the country, and treating the people well will be the best way to repay Master Qu."
Even He Yunxiao himself didn't expect that this "prodigal son serving the country" act would have such a good effect!
In order to prove to Chu Chu that he was capable of dealing with Fan Ziruo, He Yunxiao immediately decided to escalate the situation.
Qu Yuan is just a figure of the past, and his drowning is just an ancient story. How can ancient stories or current events move people? How can ancient figures be as moving as people we know today?
He Yunxiao said indignantly, "Is inheriting a title enough? Is defending the country enough? If all those who serve their country could have their wishes fulfilled, then our Qi Kingdom would surely prosper for ten thousand generations. But, putting aside everything else, even now, ten years ago, three years ago, Generals Chu and Du..."
Seeing that He Yunxiao dared to bring this up, Fan Ziruo quickly grabbed his sleeve and said, "Young Master, be careful what you say! The court has already reached a conclusion on these two cases. If you don't have solid evidence, don't speak recklessly. You taught Ziruo that 'without investigation, there is no right to speak,' and you should do the same yourself."
Fan Ziruo touched me first? Is she so bound by etiquette, doesn't she believe in the proper conduct between men and women?
Opportunity knocks but once, or it will never come again.
He Yunxiao acted decisively, grabbing Fan Ziruo's fair and soft hand and slowly pulling it to his chest.
He was already in character, his acting was superb, and not only was Fan Zi weak, he almost fooled himself.
“Miss Ziruo, such outstanding people as the two generals have suffered such an unforgivable injustice, and I, He Yunxiao, am powerless to help them… Ziruo, I am not reconciled!”
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