Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 437 - 439: Avoidance (2)

"Fourth Master..." Xiqiu furrowed her brows, but could not resist the strong arms of Fourth Master Xiao, her whole body tightly pressed against him, leaving her no chance to speak again.

She was startled into clarity, grasped Fourth Master Xiao’s hand, and gasped, "Fourth Master...we haven’t finished talking yet."

Fourth Master Xiao looked at her, her lips turned a thin pink, slightly parted, tenderly rosy, her large eyes misty, yet persistent underneath, a face full of stubbornness, like a dewy flower, seemingly with a magical power that made him unable to look away.

He stepped back, but left the matter in his heart.

Communication between husband and wife is crucial. If there is always silence about issues between them, with each guessing what the other is thinking, in the future, should they continue to silently compromise without stating the reasons?

He was compromising and giving for her, which made her happy and moved, but these two things cannot be compared. What she wants is mutual honesty, for him to truly trust her and share his heart with her, but...

It’s evident he is resisting.

Puff!

The palace lantern flickering in the corner extinguished at this moment, enveloping the room in darkness.

The door to the main room was pushed open, and the curtain of the Warm Pavilion was lifted. Chunyan, holding clothes, walked in with a beaming smile. After Madam and Fourth Master spent the night in the Warm Pavilion, Fourth Master left in the morning refreshingly, with a brilliant smile on his lips. Compared to the somber atmosphere of the past few days, Chunyan felt even the sky had brightened.

She walked in cheerfully and said, "Madam, you’re awake!" With that, she handed the clean clothes in her arms to Xiqiu and tidied the clothes strewn around the bed.

"Why didn’t you wake me?" Xiqiu checked the hour; it was already a quarter to 8 a.m. She furrowed her brows, donned her clothes, and asked, "Has Min come by?"

Chunyan beamed as she helped Xiqiu dress and replied, "Young Master Min was here, but he’s gone out with Fourth Master already." Pausing, she added, "Fourth Master instructed us not to wake you, saying you’re worn out and need more rest." She finished, her face flushing red.

Xiqiu exhaled and asked, "Where did Fourth Master go?"

Fourth Master Xiao hadn’t given her an opportunity to ask, the whole night... Xiqiu had never seen him so wild.

She rubbed her sore waist and felt even more lightheaded.

"Fourth Master went to practice swordsmanship." Chunyan assisted Xiqiu off the kang: "Ziwei from Grand Dowager’s room came by, thinking you were ill."

Xiqiu’s face flushed red in an instant. She’d never been so reckless since entering the mansion. Who knows what Grand Dowager thinks of her now: "What did you say?"

"I said you haven’t slept well these past two days, and today Fourth Master specifically instructed us to let you sleep in." Chunyan replied.

Xiqiu sighed and quickly headed to the washroom, then thought to visit Grand Dowager’s room. Just then, Fourth Master Xiao returned.

Today he wore a stone blue straight gown, his boots damp, a trace of sweat beading on his forehead, evidently just back from sword practice. However, compared to Xiqiu’s backache, he appeared refreshed and his steps were vigorous and strong.

"Fourth Master!" Xiqiu greeted him, instructing Chunyan to bring hot water: "Change your wet shoes and clothes; wearing them damp will make you catch a cold." She moved to help him take off his shoes.

Fourth Master Xiao stopped her, smiling: "I’ll do it myself." Without waiting for her response, he had already taken off his boots and looked at Xiqiu, saying, "Why didn’t you sleep a bit longer?"

There was a hint of mischief in his eyes.

Mentioning it made Xiqiu’s face fill with regret, she glared at Fourth Master Xiao: "Is Fourth Master teasing me?"

Fourth Master Xiao laughed heartily, dispelling the gloom of the past few days. He laughed and said, "How dare I tease Madam!" He pulled Xiqiu to sit beside him, smiling, "I was just worried you were too tired. Since you got up late today, might as well rest. If Mother asks, I’ll say you’re a bit unwell and resting for the day."

"No way." If Grand Dowager asks where she feels unwell, should she say her back is sore? Xiqiu said, "No need, I’ll explain to Mother later."

Fourth Master Xiao raised an eyebrow and said, "Usually today, people come to the house for New Year’s greetings. How about you fake illness and skip the socializing?"

By now, many people were already in Grand Dowager’s room.

If that’s the case, she couldn’t possibly rest in the room. She had just joined the household, and if she avoided meeting others, who knows what people would think?

Besides, she had other matters, she replied, "What will Fourth Master do today?" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"I’ll be in the outer courtyard." Fourth Master Xiao said indifferently, "Qian Zhong and Shen Ji will come today."

Xiqiu nodded thoughtfully and was about to say something when Chunyan brought hot water. Fourth Master Xiao entered the washroom, and Xiqiu told Chunyan, "Is Biwu in the room?"

Chunyan nodded, "She just returned. Does Madam need her?"

"Call her over." Xiqiu said, and Chunyan turned and left the Warm Pavilion. Shortly after, Biwu arrived.

Xiqiu asked, "How is the task I gave you? Is it done?" Biwu smiled and replied, "Rest assured, Madam, she has her heart set here. Although she played hard to get when I invited her, she agreed to come over later."

Xiqiu squinted her eyes and looked at Chunyan, "Go to the kitchen and have Nanny Cen prepare the meal. When Treasure Bead arrives, you know what to do, right? I’ll go to Grand Dowager’s and talk when I return. No matter what, keep her in the room."

Chunliu is straightforward and a bit reckless, while Chunyan is gentle but cautious, so it’s much better to assign this task to Chunyan than to Chunliu.

"Understood." Chunyan and Biwu nodded simultaneously.