"Wouldn't Aunt He have been deceived by his gentle and refined demeanor? Believe it or not, if I were to release He Zhifei right now, Yi Yanguan and Xu Hengyan would quickly feel the pressure?"
Virtuous and dignified?
They were all wolves in sheep's clothing.
"Has Aunt He not washed her eyes in a long time?"
Aunt He naturally knew that Young Master He was no docile lamb. How could someone so meek from the inside out be so highly valued by the Young Master? The reputation of the Number One Young Master of Nanyang wasn't solely built on talent.
"It doesn't matter how a man wields power outside; what's important is that he knows the Young Master is his heaven."
"Do you think everyone is like Aunt He you..."
"What about me? Am I wrong in saying that..."
"Mmm-hmm-hmm-hmm..." Xie Jiang took a sip of water, perfunctorily agreeing, and got up to leave.
"Is the Young Master going out? Will he be back tonight?" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Guess if I'll be back?"
"..." Aunt He asked no further questions.
Yan'er, leaning on the second-floor railing, watched Xie Jiang's receding figure and asked doubtfully, "Will the Young Master really come back?"
Aunt He smiled mysteriously, "There are two of them. Is one night enough to appease which one?"
Yan'er sighed, "The Young Master is too hardworking."
Speaking of this, Aunt He became somewhat displeased, "How ungrateful some of them are."
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Regent's Manor.
Xie Jiang was blocked at the entrance.
Wen Feng looked at her with great difficulty.
Xie Jiang was not surprised.
The fact that Yi Yanguan wasn't grabbing her by the neck and demanding an explanation showed considerable restraint.
Xie Jiang had no inclination for masochism, nor would she give him such an opportunity. If he wanted to act, she would indulge him with a bout of exercise.
Indeed, exercise was an excellent way to relieve stress, especially between a man and a woman who harbored feelings for each other. How many grudges could be dissolved through physical contact?
"Is your master's body unharmed? Have any old injuries been aggravated? Xu Hengyan didn't hold back..."
Xie Jiang didn't necessarily have to go in. Based on her understanding of Yi Yanguan, he was certainly still angry, and if she went in, she would have to expend more effort.
However, showing appropriate care and concern was essential. She needed him to know that he was in her heart, and the flirtations with others were merely superficial.
Speaking of Xu Hengyan not holding back, she used an annoyed and displeased tone, letting him know who she truly cared about.
"Should we let Yi An come to take a look? Yes, let Yi An come to take a look. Otherwise, my heart will remain restless..."
Her voice couldn't be too loud or too soft, ensuring that Yi Yanguan could hear her worry even if he covered his ears, but it absolutely couldn't appear too deliberate.
"Master said it's not necessary."
"He said it's not necessary, so you're just letting him be? Can you guarantee he's truly alright? Don't you know his physical condition? Can you let him decide on matters like this? His body has only just recovered, what if his old injuries flare up..."
Xie Jiang pointed at Wen Feng's nose and reprimanded, "Are you tired of your master living too long!"
"We are also worried about the master's injuries, but..."
Wen Feng was unsure if she truly cared about his master that much.
Let's assume it's true.
Although the master said he didn't want to see her, those who served him closely knew that the master was just being stubborn for the moment.
When he calmed down, wouldn't he still cherish her like a precious gem?
"Yi An was not at the manor when I left. He's probably gone to Duke Qin's manor. Send someone to my manor to wait, and tell Yi An to come over immediately after he returns."
Wen Feng hesitated for a moment before deciding to follow her instructions. While he might be at odds with Miss Xie, his master's health was the most important thing. They would only be at ease if Doctor Lou personally examined him.
While Wen Feng wasn't paying attention, Xie Jiang stepped onto the stairs and was immediately blocked by Shan Bai with a cold expression.
"Young Master Xie, please return. The master is not receiving guests today." Shan Bai said insincerely.
"Am I a guest?"
"The master instructed..."
Shan Bai inwardly hoped that Miss Xie could go in and appease the master, but they dared not disregard the master's orders. Shan Bai had already prepared himself for Miss Xie to break his legs.
Xie Jiang did not disappoint and kicked Shan Bai.
Shan Bai fell with a pale face. As he rolled down the stairs, he still remembered his duty.
"Young Master Xie, please do not make things difficult for us. The master instructed that he would see no one, including you, Young Master Xie..."
Wen Feng rushed forward, blocking Xie Jiang. He was still alright. If Young Master Xie wanted to enter, he would have to step over him first.
Xie Jiang kicked him flying. It was as simple as lifting a leg.
"Is Marquis of Nanhai here to show off his might at my manor today?" A voice like frozen ice emanated from the study, making it clear to anyone that Yi Yanguan was still angry.
"Yi Yanguan, are you injured?" Xie Jiang pushed the door, only to find it locked from the inside.
Xie Jiang did not choose to break down the door. She pressed her ear against it to listen to him speak.
At this moment, her heart was filled only with his health and safety. His icy demeanor and hard heart meant nothing to her, and even the grievance of being misunderstood wasn't as important.
She only cared about him.
Wen Feng clutched his chest, dazed. Miss Xie was acting as if it were real. Wen Feng turned to seek confirmation from Shan Bai, surely Miss Xie was just acting, right?
Shan Bai was unsure.
Shan Bai had not interacted with many women in total.
Perhaps it was a mixture of truth and falsehood.
Wen Feng thought that a mixture was acceptable.
"Is there anything uncomfortable about your body? If you feel uncomfortable, you must tell me. If you are unwilling to tell me, then telling Wen Feng and the others is also fine."
"Yi Yanguan?"
Xie Jiang clung to the door.
She felt she had incredible patience.
"I dare not trouble Marquis of Nanhai with your concern." Yi Yanguan's tone was extremely stiff.
"Seeing is not always believing. I believe you understand this principle; we cannot rely too much on our own eyes. You have truly misunderstood."
She should have just tied Yi Yanguan up and locked him in a room for seven days and seven nights to wear down his stubborn temper.
"Xu Hengyan told me there was something on my nose. I didn't have a mirror, so I wanted to use his eyes to see. His eyes are only that big, and if I didn't lean closer, I couldn't see clearly..."
Xie Jiang bit her finger for a while, then poked a hole in the door. She looked into the study through the small hole, but her view was blocked by a large screen. Yi Yanguan was behind the screen.
Xie Jiang continued to speak while moving towards the window.
Xie Jiang sighed mournfully, "If I had known you would misunderstand, why did I even wipe my nose? It would have been fine if it were dirty..."
A cold laugh came from the study.
What was eloquent but insincere! All the treacherous officials in the court combined couldn't compare to her!
"Whether you believe what I say or not doesn't matter. Time will eventually tell you the answer, but don't mistreat your own body."
Xie Jiang poked holes in the window.
"It's fine if you curse me when you're unhappy, but don't toy with your own health. You're just taking advantage of my concern for you to abuse your body and punish me, aren't you?"
As Xie Jiang leaned by the window, about to look into the hole, she heard a sound from the courtyard.
"Eunuch Hong Tao."
Hearing Wen Feng and Shan Bai's voices, Xie Jiang turned and saw Hong Tao, an attendant from Yuan You Palace, entering the courtyard accompanied by Steward Zhang.
"Marquis of Nanhai is here as well." Hong Tao walked over with a smile and bowed to the Marquis of Nanhai.
Xie Jiang straightened up and looked at Hong Tao, "Eunuch Hong Tao, are you here because His Majesty has something to discuss with Yi Yanguan?"