Chapter 226 She is your biological sister
Xing Chuxue immediately stopped thinking about it, but the heat on her face lingered for a long time.
She was wearing silk stockings when a man appeared in front of her, squatted down, and gently held her jade feet.
"Why is there no one serving?"
Xing Chuxue seemed to be scalded and subconsciously tried to retract her feet, but failed.
Her feet were held firmly in the man's palms. His hands were big and easily controlled her feet. Xing Chuxue felt a tingling shudder running through her body, and her toes curled up uncontrollably.
"I, it was I who asked them to leave. I can do it myself."
Xiao Yanheng raised his head to look at her, curled his lips at her, and showed her a smile that could captivate everyone.
"How can I trouble you, Princess? I will serve you."
"No……"
But her resistance was of no avail, the man had already started putting stockings on her.
His movements were slow and methodical, as if he was doing something very solemn and pious.
Xing Chuxue didn't dare to move, her whole body was red from head to toe.
After finally putting on her shoes, Xing Chuxue breathed a sigh of relief.
"Does it hurt?"
Xing Chuxue was stunned and didn't react for a moment.
He asked, "Does your foot hurt?"
Xing Chuxue's temperature, which had just dropped slightly, instantly rose again. "No, it doesn't hurt. It's getting late, we have to leave quickly!"
After saying that, she lowered her head and ran out quickly, not daring to look at him at all.
Xiao Yanheng seemed to be thinking about something. Next time, he had to be gentler.
Xing Shijie originally wanted Yuan to reflect on her mistakes in the courtyard, but because Xiao Yanheng was going to accompany Xing Chuxue back home, Xing Shijie showed some mercy and allowed her to come out to entertain guests.
But she was also severely warned in advance, asking her to behave herself and not cause any trouble.
Xing Shijie's eldest son and daughter-in-law, as well as several illegitimate sons and daughters, also came. Only Xing Chuying was absent, but no one asked about it.
Xing Chuxue saw the redness and swelling on Yuan's palm. Her eyes moved, but she didn't ask anything and just pretended she saw nothing.
After having dinner together, Xing Shijie and Xiao Yanheng went to the outer study. The others also left, leaving only Yuan and Xing Chuxue, mother and daughter.
In the past, Xing Chuxue was the most lively, but today, she was particularly dull, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became cold.
Yuan looked at Xing Chuxue cautiously, "Xue'er, are you living well in Prince An's Mansion?"
Xing Chuxue nodded, "It's fine, the prince treats me very well."
Except sometimes, he always made her unable to cope.
Thinking of this, a blush appeared on Xing Chuxue's face.
But Yuan was completely immersed in her own thoughts and did not notice the subtle changes in her daughter's expression at all.
She raised her hand, and the movement affected the wound on her palm, causing her to gasp and hiss.
Her behavior was so obvious that Xing Chuxue could no longer ignore it.
"What happened to Mother's hand?"
Yuan then spoke quietly, "Mother did something wrong, and this is the punishment she received. In addition to this beating, your father also ordered Mother to be confined to her house, and even the household chores in the mansion were handed over to Concubine Li."
Xing Chuxue already knew it. She listened expressionlessly, without much emotion in her heart, and did not speak a word.
Seeing that she didn't respond at all, Yuan's face showed a bit of embarrassment.
"Xue'er, you're still blaming us, right?"
Xing Chuxue looked at her steadily, "Shouldn't I be blamed?"
Yuan said anxiously, "We were confused for a moment, but we have already been punished. You know, not only was your sister's palm broken, but her face was also destroyed by your father!"
At this point, an indescribable sadness appeared in Yuan's eyes.
"Your father was so cruel. He actually cut such a long and deep gash on your sister's face himself. Even if it heals, she will definitely be left with an ugly scar. Your father did that to give you an explanation, to reassure you!"
"Mother, are you blaming me for what you said?"
Yuan suppressed her anger. "That's not what Mother meant. I just want to say that your sister has realized her mistakes and has received the lesson she deserves. Please ask your father for mercy and ask the imperial physician to examine her injuries. Perhaps it's not too late."
Xing Chuxue refused expressionlessly.
"This is my father's decision. I have no right to interfere, nor do I intend to."
Yuan suddenly became anxious. "That's your sister, how can you just sit back and do nothing? Besides, she didn't really plot against you. Let's just let this go. After all, we are family."
Xing Chuxue sneered, "Just because this thing ultimately failed, can we just brush it off? Furthermore, the reason it didn't succeed wasn't because you guys stopped in time out of consideration for family ties, but because it was exposed. If it weren't for the Ninth Princess and the Pingle County Lady, my life would have been completely stolen by my sister."
Yuan's face was pale and blue. She seemed to be angry, but she forced herself to suppress it.
"We were wrong in this matter. Mother is here to apologize to you! Please be magnanimous and stop arguing with us, okay? Your sister's face has been disfigured because of this, and she has received the punishment she deserves! Xue'er, mother is begging you to go get a doctor for your sister!"
Xing Chuxue stood up and asked, "Mother, is there anything else? If not, I will leave first."
"Xue'er, don't go."
Yuan hurriedly reached out to pull her, but touched the wound again, causing her to gasp in pain.
When Xing Chuxue saw this, a ripple appeared in her eyes, but she didn't leave in the end.
Yuan's eyes were filled with tears. "Today, seeing how well Prince An treats you, I have mixed feelings. I'm happy that you're living well, but when I think of your sister's future, I can't help but feel sad. Xue'er, you have a bright future, but you can't ignore your sister's life or death."
Xing Chuxue felt numb inside. After all, it was all for her sister's plan.
Without waiting for Xing Chuxue to speak, Yuan continued, "You know, your father wants to marry your sister off far away from the capital, and she'll be married off this month. With such a short time, and your sister's face ruined, how could she possibly find a good family? If the other party treats your sister badly, she won't be able to ask her family for support in such a remote place like this."
"Xue'er, I know you still have some grievances in your heart, but she's your biological sister. How could you bear to see her go away? Your father was also forced to do so because he was threatened by the Ninth Princess that day. He certainly couldn't bear to let your sister marry far away."
"Please ask the Ninth Princess for help. This is our family affair. What reason does she have to interfere? As long as you ask her to leave it alone, she will have no reason to interfere. Without the Ninth Princess's threat, your father will definitely acquiesce in us treating your sister's injuries."
Yuan looked at Xing Chuxue eagerly, hoping that Xing Chuxue would nod and agree.
But this time, she was destined to be disappointed.
Xing Chuxue looked at her coldly, "I won't ask the Ninth Princess for help, because this is what I meant."
Yuan's eyes widened and looked at her in disbelief.
"You, how could you treat your sister like this? She's your biological sister!"
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