Exchange Fate! She Saved the whole family and the Short-Lived Marquis!-Chapter 148: Why Is Xiao Chengyu Always Targeting Her Brother?
Fu Changqin’s eyes lit up, "If the Marquis is free, why not join us? We are planning to sit here and enjoy the flowers. This way, we can hear the temple bells, smell the sandalwood, and have a pleasant chat with friends. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?"
"That sounds delightful." Xiao Chengyu quickly nodded in agreement.
Jing Lai: "..."
When did the Marquis ever show such elegance?
Hasn’t the Marquis always complained about not having enough time?
Every time he would rush over to see Master Purin for a consultation and then leave in a hurry.
However, with Second Miss Fu around, it’s not surprising.
Chang Tai brought over another cushion for Xiao Chengyu.
Xiao Chengyu then sat down next to Yu Baihan.
As he sat, he deliberately waved his sleeve a bit more.
The refreshing scent of the Clear Breath Incense, specially made for him by Fu Shinian with modifications from the Throat Soothing Pills, wafted from Xiao Chengyu’s waist.
Fu Mingzhu: "..."
Why is this Marquis Changping so fond of showing off?
So, Fu Mingzhu asked Yu Baihan, "Has the princely heir never used the incense my sister made?"
"I have not," Yu Baihan said. "I don’t know much about fragrances, and my sister has never given me any."
"I always buy from the shop, and it’s particularly hard to find," Yu Jingyun said. "Even I don’t have enough for myself, how could I give any to you?"
"I saw that Second Miss gave you some previously," Yu Baihan said.
"That was given to me specifically by Second Miss. It would be inappropriate to give it to you, considering the difference between men and women," Yu Jingyun said. "If you want any, you should ask Second Miss to give you some."
Xiao Chengyu raised an eyebrow slightly, "What? Baihan hasn’t used the incense made by Second Miss yet?"
"The Clear Breath Incense I carry with me now was specially made for me by Second Miss. I heard that it’s not even sold in the shop," Xiao Chengyu said.
Jing Lai: "..."
The Marquis’s boasting is too much for him to witness.
"Because the Marquis was not feeling well before and often coughed, I made the Clear Breath Incense for the Marquis to carry with him. It can be used along with the Throat Soothing Pills. If he feels any discomfort in his throat or difficulty breathing, he can just take a whiff," Fu Shinian explained.
"I see. So, Second Miss can even create fragrances tailored to individuals," Yu Baihan lowered his eyes slightly, "But I wonder if I could have such an honor, to have Second Miss make an incense for me?"
"To be honest, the workload has been heavy, and I often feel exhausted," Yu Baihan said. "I wonder if Second Miss has any fragrances suitable for me? I would be willing to buy."
"It’s just incense, there’s no need for the princely heir to buy any. It would make me seem stingy," Fu Shinian said. "But if the princely heir only relies on stimulating fragrances, it could actually be draining his body. No incense can compare to the importance of the princely heir getting good rest."
"I do have Concentration Incense..." Thinking about how Yu Baihan mentioned wanting a custom-made one...
Fu Shinian contemplated that it wouldn’t be proper for Elder Yong’an’s princely heir to use the same fragrances as others. Thus, she said, "Looking at the princely heir’s demeanor, like pine and jade, I would add pine resin and sandalwood to the incense. Would the princely heir like that?"
"That would be wonderful indeed," Yu Baihan said gently. "I didn’t expect I would leave such a decent impression in Second Miss’s eyes."
"Ahem!" Xiao Chengyu couldn’t help but interrupt as he watched the two chatting more and more warmly, "If the princely heir feels unwell, he should see a doctor. Asking Second Miss won’t yield much. I have the doctor check on me, and then Second Miss looks after me as well."
Fu Mingzhu’s eyelid twitched.
Listen to the way he phrases it.
When did her Shinian ever look after him?
"However, what Second Miss said is right. As long as the princely heir gets good rest, there’s no need for any incense to stimulate himself," Xiao Chengyu said. "Second Miss often supervises me to rest earlier."
Yu Baihan: "..."
Yu Baihan couldn’t help but look deeply at Xiao Chengyu.
This Marquis Changping, it seems, doesn’t have good intentions.
"Ahem!" Fu Shinian had to explain, "I once stayed at Marquis Changping’s residence for a few days during the New Year. The old lady was worried about the Marquis’s health, and since he was quite exhausted, I just helped a little in urging the Marquis to rest earlier."
It wasn’t frequent at all.
Besides, how could she, being at the Fu Mansion, frequently supervise Xiao Chengyu at the Marquis Changping’s residence, which is three streets away, to rest earlier?
"Was it only those few days?" Xiao Chengyu smiled slightly, "It seems I remember it too well; it feels just like yesterday."
"It seems I must have annoyed the Marquis during those days," Fu Shinian said. "That’s why the few times it happened felt to the Marquis like ages."
"Of course not." Xiao Chengyu hadn’t expected that, before others could misunderstand, Fu Shinian had misunderstood him first. "It’s just that apart from you, no one else dares to advise me like that. Without your supervision, I’ve been going to bed a bit later lately."
"It’s also because of the heavy workload. I know I shouldn’t stay up late, but I always lose track of time," Xiao Chengyu sighed.
Jing Lai quickly chimed in, "Yes, Miss, when I mentioned it with Shaoyao, the Marquis just acknowledged it, but didn’t move at all. Your words are more effective than ours."
Fu Mingzhu: "..."
"Shinian is so kind-hearted, she can’t stand to see others overworked," Fu Mingzhu said. "At home, she’s always talking about me and my brother."
"Especially when my brother is studying hard for exams, Shinian reads medical books and studies food supplements to nourish my brother’s body," Fu Mingzhu said. "However, I don’t recall Shinian doing the same for the Marquis?"
"Indeed, it’s not appropriate to do the same for a man outside the family," Fu Mingzhu smiled.
Xiao Chengyu: "..."
Jing Lai promptly said, "The Marquis’s health is attended to by the doctor, and Second Miss is concerned she might make mistakes since she’s not familiar with medical texts. Her caution is actually out of consideration for the Marquis."
Fu Mingzhu: "..."
What is going on with these two master and servant?
Fu Shinian looked at Fu Mingzhu, then glanced at Xiao Chengyu.
"Is the princely heir participating in the exams this time?" Xiao Chengyu suddenly asked.
"Yes, I’m in the same cohort as Brother Changqin," Yu Baihan replied.
"With the princely heir’s scholarship, he is sure to pass," Fu Changqin said.
"Thank you for the kind words, Brother Changqin," Yu Baihan clasped his hands in thanks. "If I can become colleagues with Brother Changqin after this exam, that would be even better."
Fu Changqin scratched the back of his head and laughed awkwardly, "Indeed, indeed."
"Even if I don’t pass, there’s always next time," Xiao Chengyu suddenly said.
Everyone: "..."
Yu Jingyun frowned slightly, wondering why Xiao Chengyu always seemed to target her brother.
Her eyes lingered on Xiao Chengyu for a moment, then returned to Fu Shinian.
Could it be...
But hadn’t Xiao Chengyu already given up on the idea of marrying? 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Is he not worried about implicating Fu Shinian now?
Yu Baihan smiled slightly, "That’s what I think too. If I don’t pass this time, it just means my studies are insufficient, and I must continue to study hard and learn from this experience."
"The princely heir has such a commendable mindset," Fu Shinian praised.
