"What's wrong with my young master being unrivaled? My young master is inherently the most noble, and looking down on everyone is only natural. If my young master is happy and glances at someone, it's that person's good fortune accumulated over several lifetimes!"
Aunt He collected the teacups into the tray, muttering that one couldn't drink tea without being able to speak.
Xie Jiang savored the fragrant tea and nodded, indicating his approval of Aunt He.
Aunt He immediately straightened her chest, her spirit high and her fighting will ignited.
The two young maids, their faces stern, stared with almond eyes like black pearls at Xu Hengyi, wishing they could pounce and take a bite out of him.
Xia Zeshi wisely fell silent.
Xu Hengyi: "..."
He wasn't even allowed to speak the truth?
If everyone in the Xie clan was like them, not allowing a single word of criticism against Xie Jiang, then he understood why Xie Jiang behaved the way he did.
"If Xie Jiang is the most noble, then what about Xie Jiang's elder brother, your Xie clan's eldest young master?"
Xu Hengyi wanted to know if Xie Jiang's elder brother was also like this.
Aunt He understood his meaning but did not change her stance, "Of course, our young master is the most noble."
Xu Hengyi then looked at the two young maids.
The two young maids nodded in unison.
They belonged to the young master; the eldest young master's nobility had nothing to do with them.
Xu Hengyi looked at Xie Jiang with envy, "So you're this spoiled at home, even overshadowing your elder brother."
The Xie clan truly knew how to spoil their children. Such an arrogant, proud, and ruthless person was not something ordinary families could foster even if they wanted to.
He considered himself quite spoiled in the Duke of Wei's mansion.
Look at the difference between him and Xie Jiang!
He admitted he was a tiny bit envious.
Xu Hengyi smiled kindly at the young maids and poured himself a cup of water.
"Aren't you still supposed to help Meng Junyu find his sister? Go find her quickly."
Xie Jiang was getting tired and wanted to wash up and sleep.
"Why should we help Meng Junyu? We just want to see if Princess Le'an is here. Is she really not here?"
Although they hadn't found her earlier, Xu Hengyi still had some doubts. The residence wasn't small, and they had only searched it roughly, not dug up the ground.
Perhaps she was hidden in some secret room?
Xia Zeshi carefully rubbed his forehead and looked at Xie Jiang, "Do you know where Princess Le'an is?"
"I don't know anything." She had only given a look; she hadn't acted or spoken.
However, she could guess Princess Le'an's predicament.
Following her usual style, the people below would likely throw Princess Le'an into some remote mountain forest, draw a circle, and have Le'an wait there for a night.
Outside the small safe zone, beasts would be lurking, their bloody mouths agape and howling. The young girl would likely be ruined after enduring one night.
Xie Jiang's expression was incredibly calm.
Xu Hengyi was starting to doubt himself, "If she's not here, she's not here. What does Meng Junyu's sister being lost have to do with me?"
After saying that, he remembered it seemed to have something to do with Xia Zeshi, and he looked at Xia Zeshi.
Xia Zeshi said without hesitation, "The people from Marquis An Yuan's mansion and Princess Qingyuan's mansion should have already been dispatched."
As long as Xie Jiang didn't intervene, what harm could come to Le'an?
"We're just visiting. When did you acquire this residence? It looks quite nice. The residence on Yuqiao Street is also good; those living there are all officials' families. Why didn't you live on Yuqiao Street?"
Xu Hengyi poured himself another cup of tea. His treatment as a guest was too poor; he had to get his own tea.
The young maid turned her head away, ignoring Xu Hengyi.
"What's your name?"
The young maid snorted.
Xu Hengyi turned to ask the other, "And you?"
The other young maid also turned her head away.
Xie Jiang propped his head with one hand, "You've taken a fancy to my Yan'er and Yue'yue? How about I give them to you?"
Xu Hengyi looked smugly at the two young maids, "So your names are Yan'er and Yue'yue! Now I know your names!"
Unexpectedly, the two young maids burst into tears as if their father had died.
Xu Hengyi's smile froze on his face.
Although he hadn't considered asking Xie Jiang for the maids, they cried like this upon hearing they might be given away. Was that a bit...
Xu Hengyi turned to look at Xie Jiang.
Xie Jiang nodded at him, then said to the two young maids, "Why are you crying? I just wanted Young Master Xu the Third to know that he is not worthy."
Why was he not worthy!
He, the legitimate third young master of the Duke of Wei's mansion, was not worthy of two young maids!
Even though the young maids by Xie Jiang's side seemed exceptionally spirited.
Xu Hengyi raised a cup of water, wanting to splash it onto Xie Jiang's detestable face! But after hesitating for a long time, he finally just resentfully gulped it down.
Aunt He comforted the two young girls, "Why are you crying? Think with your brains. Would the young master really give you away?"
Xu Hengyi quietly whispered to Xia Zeshi, "Are the maids in your family also this temperamental?"
If it were another family, giving away people was just giving them away. Who would dare to refuse? These two girls dared to cry to their faces.
"You bought a residence here, isn't it because it's close to Chunse Manyuan, making it convenient for you to enter and exit anytime?"
"Why not."
Xu Hengyi's expression was as if to say, 'I knew it.' "I'll be visiting you often from now on."
"Speaking of which, both His Highness and I are visiting your mansion for the first time. As the host, shouldn't you entertain us properly?"
Xu Hengyi's little schemes were rattling in his mind. While talking to Xie Jiang, he glanced back, signaling Xia Zeshi to quickly agree with his proposal.
Xia Zeshi pretended not to see.
He had been a tool for the entire night. Whenever Xu Hengyi approached Xie Jiang, he would always drag him along.
He had originally wanted to watch the final auction item. Even if he couldn't afford the weapons from the Cui Shan Sect, it would be good to see them.
It was fine to visit Xie Jiang's residence, why harbor unrealistic thoughts? Even if he did, Xie Jiang wouldn't pay attention.
Xie Jiang lazily asked, "How do you want to be entertained?"
Xu Hengyi perked up, "For example, a grand feast."
Xie Jiang rubbed his temples, "What time is it now? Haven't you had dinner?"
"It's very late now. How long has it been since dinner? I'm already hungry." So, hurry up and cook. "You can't let your guests starve to death on their first visit, can you?"
Xie Jiang replied dismissively, "Then starve to death. We happen to be short two lanterns at the entrance."
Xu Hengyi was stunned for a moment.
Have some humanity!
Aunt He was nodding too! What was she nodding for! Did she hear clearly what your young master said before blindly nodding! Was that even human language!
Aunt He had heard clearly. Making lanterns, the Fifth Prince and Young Master Xu the Third were fair-skinned and tender. Their skin would surely look good when peeled off.
A chill rose from the soles of Xu Hengyi's feet.
What kind of people were this family!
An aunt could talk about making lanterns with a straight face!
"Uh, my parents and grandmother are still waiting for me at Chunse Manyuan, and the final auction is about to start. We'll be leaving now. Goodbye, no need to see us off!"
After saying that, he ran away quickly.
Xia Zeshi also felt a sudden chill. After bidding farewell to Xie Jiang, he followed and left.