Unbothered by Xiaoju’s expression, Xu Qing’er stood, took Xu Qiu’er’s hand, and comforted her. “Little sister, just wait peacefully to become a bride.”
Xu Qing’er left smiling, and Xu Qiu’er was filled with joy, which made Xiaoju suspicious.
She thought: The miss just appeared gloomy, but now she’s radiant. What happened that I don’t know about?
Xiaoju muttered to herself: Miss, you must stay away from Third Miss. You don’t understand her. As a servant who discerns intentions, Xiaoju knows that reading moods is essential. In her view, Third Miss is not a good person.
Xu Qiu’er grabbed Xiaoju’s hand, saying, “Xiaoju, Third Sister is a good person. Don’t say such things about her.”
In her heart, Xiaoju thought if Xu Qiu’er is good, then there are no good people left in this world.
As time passed, Xu Qiu’er and Xu Qiu’er grew closer. Xiaoju found herself repeating her concerns more times than she could count.
Xu Qiu’er firmly believed Xu Qiu’er would not harm her. Observing Xu Qiu’er’s rosy cheeks, Xiaoju coldly thought, “Go ahead and laugh. There will come a time when you’ll cry.”
Xu Qiu’er seemed to anticipate this future and laughed along.
“Qiu’er…”
Xiaoju heard someone call Third Miss’s name and grew suspicious. Why would Third Miss come to this remote courtyard? She quietly hid behind a rockery to eavesdrop.
Xu Qiu’er cried and pushed away Long Hanjie.
“Your Highness, please restrain yourself.”
Long Hanjie, with red eyes, pulled her into his embrace. Despite her struggles, he kissed her, murmuring, “Qiu’er, oh my Qiu’er…”
Xiao Ju rolled her eyes at the scene. Just as she was about to leave, she heard them mention the young lady’s name. Xu Qiu’er secretly laughed but pushed Long Hanjie away, falling and scraping her arm. She cried out in pain, and Long Hanjie pulled out a handkerchief to bandage her.
Crying intermittently, Xu Qiu’er said, “You’re about to marry my sister; why provoke my heart?”
Xiao Ju was stunned, realizing that the man was the Crown Prince. Third Miss clearly had an illicit relationship with him, despite praising him in front of the young lady.
