"Get lost if you have nothing else."
"Yes, yes, you don't find our food to your liking. After you finish treating my grandmother, you shouldn't have anything else to do, right? I'll take you out to find something delicious."
The renowned poison doctor came to treat their grandmother, and their grand Duke Wei's mansion couldn't even prepare a meal to her taste. She had to go out in the middle of the night to find food herself. It was truly unacceptable.
"Alright."
Xie Jiang agreed readily. Seeing that the time was about right, she headed towards Madam Xu.
Xu Hengyi followed closely. His elder uncle and father had both instructed him that he was of similar age to Young Master Xie, and his most important task during this period was to entertain Young Master Xie well.
Fearing that they might disturb Madam Tai, the maids and servants in Anshou Courtyard moved about quietly, not daring to make the slightest sound. Therefore, the entire Anshou Courtyard was exceptionally quiet and peaceful.
The two of them encountered Xu Hengyan, who had also just arrived, outside Madam Xu's room.
Xu Hengyi consciously lowered his voice, "Second Brother."
"Third Brother, Young Master Xie." Xu Hengyan was as steady and composed as ever.
Xie Jiang nodded, and the three of them entered the room together.
Inside the room, besides Madam Xu the Second, there were two girls, about fourteen or fifteen years old.
"Third Brother."
The two girls greeted Xu Hengyi very affectionately, their smiles and faces sweet, showing the close relationship between siblings.
"Second Brother."
They were noticeably more reserved towards Xu Hengyan, simultaneously restraining their smiles and greeting him with utmost politeness and respect.
Xie Jiang looked at Xu Hengyi, her eyes filled with keen interest.
This Young Master Xu always maintained an unapproachable demeanor, stern towards outsiders and equally stern towards his own family.
To slowly strip away his sternness, to hold his joys and sorrows in her hands, she found the thought immensely amusing.
"Young Master Xie."
Although it wasn't the first time they had seen Young Master Xie, Xu Fangling and Xu Fangzhi couldn't help but stare in a daze. They had never seen a boy so beautiful.
All the words describing beauty in books seemed to lack something when applied to Young Master Xie.
Realizing she was staring at Young Master Xie, Xu Fangling and Xu Fangzhi startled themselves and quickly lowered their heads shyly.
Then, unable to resist, they subtly raised their heads to steal a glance.
Xie Jiang had initially had no interest in the Xu girls. The future of the Duke Wei's mansion rested entirely on Xu Hengyan. The Duke Wei's mansion, having lost its pillar, would inevitably collapse.
Those living beneath it would either be crushed to death or crippled, depending on their fate.
But the young ladies of the Xu family were too endearing. Their smiles, nurtured with meticulous care since childhood, were so sweet. The innocence in their clean eyes, untouched by worldly affairs, made anyone attempting to harm them feel inherently sinful.
She herself should have been like this, showered with affection, as Miss Song the Second.
It was a dream of Xu Hengdan, a single sentence, that subjected her to the harsh realities of the world.
From then on, she could only be Xie Jiang.
Xu Hengdan had committed sins and incurred debts. How could the young ladies of the Xu family be carefree and innocent?
Xie Jiang suddenly smiled slightly at Xu Fangling and Xu Fangzhi.
The Xu sisters, who had been secretly watching her, were all stunned.
For a moment, they even felt that as long as Young Master Xie was willing to smile at them like this, they would do anything he asked.
Xie Jiang sneered inwardly.
Is that so?
Would you be willing to die as well?
Seeing Xie Jiang looking at his two sisters, Xu Hengyi introduced, "These are my third and fourth sisters."
Observing his two sisters' infatuated expressions, Xu Hengyi couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Young Master Xie's appearance was truly excessive. Not to mention his sheltered sisters with limited experience, even he himself was captivated every time he saw him.
Only his second brother remained unmoved.
His second brother had no concept of beauty or ugliness, perhaps he was simply indifferent to all beings?
Xu Hengyi subtly shifted his feet to block his sisters' line of sight.
It was better for them to see less of this enchanting being like Young Master Xie, who could so easily bewitch people's minds.
Especially girls.
He was a man, so it was fine for him to look.
"Hello, sisters."
Xie Jiang greeted them and then entered the bedroom first.
Madam Xu the Second hesitated for a moment, sent her two daughters back, and then also entered the inner chamber.
Seeing his mother and second brother follow, Xu Hengyi also tiptoed in.
The dark aura on Madam Xu's face had completely receded. Although her sickly appearance was still worrying, she was much better than before Xie Jiang arrived.
Xu Hengyan and his cousin looked at Xie Jiang with eyes full of gratitude.