Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 443 - 445: Fourth Young Master (3)

"Your Fifth Uncle sent someone to say that he’ll bring the person over tomorrow. Are you missing Sheng?" The Grand Dowager said with a smile.

Xing nodded and said, "Yes!" The Grand Dowager laughed heartily upon hearing this.

At this moment, Nanny Wu lifted the curtain and entered. She glanced at the Grand Dowager, who then turned to smile and said to the two children, "It’s sunny outside now. Go play in the courtyard, but remember not to run too far."

Min and Xing both nodded, each getting off the bed, putting on their shoes, and being led out by the nanny.

The Grand Dowager took a sip of tea and asked, "What’s the matter?"

Nanny Wu whispered, "Treasure Bead was sent by Fourth Master to Shandong Village." The Grand Dowager was taken aback and surprised, asked, "Do you know why?"

"It’s mostly Fourth Madam’s people over there. I only heard a little bit. Early in the morning, Fourth Madam called Treasure Bead over, kept her in the room, and closed the door... I don’t know what happened, only that when Fourth Master returned to the room, he called in Housekeeper Hu and said to send her to the village."

The Grand Dowager listened thoughtfully for a while and then waved her hand, saying, "Let her be sent. That girl indeed is quite worrisome." Not wanting to further investigate the matter.

Nanny Wu lowered her brows and nodded, saying, "I understand."

Just then, Ziwei lifted the curtain and reported back, "Fourth Madam is here."

The Grand Dowager exchanged a glance with Nanny Wu, who personally lifted the curtain to welcome Xiqiu. Xiqiu smiled and said to Nanny Wu, "The weather’s been nice these days. I noticed that the plum blossoms in the Plum Garden have new shoots. I wonder if they’re about to bloom."

"It’s always around this time of year," Nanny Wu said with a smile, lifting the curtain. "I remember last year the plum blossoms were blooming right at the Lantern Festival."

Xiqiu nodded with a smile, "That’s great. When the fifteenth of the first month comes, we can enjoy plum blossoms instead of lanterns."

Nanny Wu followed behind, concurring.

Xiqiu entered the room and greeted the Grand Dowager, "Mother." The Grand Dowager nodded and asked, "Where’s Fourth? Is he still in the room or has he gone out?"

"He had some wine at noon and took a nap in the room. He hasn’t gotten up yet!" As she spoke, she sat down on the stool at the foot of the Grand Dowager’s bed. The Grand Dowager nodded and sighed, "There’s a lot of work at his office. I see he’s busier than his second brother, with daily social engagements. He needs to take care of his health."

Xiqiu replied, "Fourth Master knows what he’s doing. He drinks only so much and no one dares to push him beyond that. You can rest assured." She didn’t follow Grand Dowager’s words to scold Fourth Master Xiao.

The Grand Dowager secretly nodded, feeling more at ease.

Nanny Wu served the tea, which Xiqiu received with a smile. Holding it, she looked down and said to the Grand Dowager, "I have something to tell you, but I don’t know how to begin."

Grand Dowager’s eyes flashed, smiling as she said, "Recently, the steward from Shandong Village says his two sons are grown and asked me to find someone in the household for them. You know about this." She paused and continued, "I’ve been thinking about it for some time and decided on sending Treasure Bead. I’ve already informed the steward over there, planning to send her over in a few days."

She pre-empted Xiqiu by explaining Treasure Bead’s arrangement.

Xiqiu was taken aback; she didn’t expect the Grand Dowager not to inquire about Treasure Bead’s matter but instead said she had arranged for Treasure Bead to be married off to Shandong. It was as if to tell her that Treasure Bead being sent away was something she needn’t concern herself with, not only was she unbothered but agreed with the arrangement.

No wonder she is the Grand Dowager. Treasure Bead being sent away was already a fact; she saw no reason to bring her back, so why not give this favor to Xiqiu.

Xiqiu looked moved, a tear forming in her eye as she looked at the Grand Dowager and called, "Mother..."

The Grand Dowager laughed and said, "This small matter got you teary-eyed. Such a child you are."

Xiqiu blushed and lowered her head, letting out a sigh of relief internally.

In the afternoon, when she returned to the room, Fourth Master Xiao had just come back from the outer courtyard. Xiqiu thought about continuing the previous day’s conversation but hesitated due to Fourth Master Xiao’s attitude yesterday. She decided to wait for him to bring it up himself.

So, she sat to the side, watching Fourth Master Xiao, waiting for him to speak.

Fourth Master Xiao sat aside, reading a document, appearing not to notice Xiqiu’s demeanor, and talked about other matters. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

They had dinner, and he spoke throughout the meal but didn’t mention the previous night’s topic.

In the evening, after helping Fourth Master Xiao wash up, they lay in bed. Xiqiu took the initiative to recount the events in the Grand Dowager’s room that afternoon. After listening, Fourth Master Xiao nodded to indicate that he understood, without further comment.

Still the same.

Xiqiu’s eyes flashed with frustration; feeling angry, she picked up a book and sat aside reading.

In her mind, she thought about what Nanny Cen had mentioned earlier about the Hu family. She suddenly recalled seeing the Hu family’s carriage outside Puji Temple when she went there with Lady. At that time, it was odd, and now everything had come full circle, revealing a connection between the Hu family and Fourth Master Xiao.

She remembered meeting Fourth Master Xiao at the foot of the mountain as well. Fourth Master Xiao exchanged words with Lady through the curtain. It now seemed that encounter wasn’t coincidental. Did Fourth Master Xiao go to Puji Temple to meet with someone from the Hu family?

Does it mean he still has connections with the Hu family?

She glanced sideways at Fourth Master Xiao, noticing his furrowed brow and fluctuating expression...

If she asked him, he surely wouldn’t say anything.

Xiqiu sighed, turning a page in the book absentmindedly, hesitating to speak, and then turned another page...

The sound of flipping pages echoed repeatedly in the room.

Fourth Master Xiao glanced sideways at Xiqiu, noticing her holding a book, flipping through it quickly with a distracted look.

She usually read slowly, carefully reading each word, sometimes taking notes in the margins, but today was different. Flipping through the book so fast, it was evident she wasn’t reading.

Fourth Master Xiao’s eyebrows gradually raised as he leaned back, remaining silent, quietly observing her.

Xiqiu flipped a few pages and then set aside the "Four People’s Monthly Orders," taking out the "Great Zhou Geography" from the bedside, flipping through it until she unknowingly reached the Xuzhou page...

Fourth Master Xiao’s gaze fell on the page, his eyes flickering with interest...

He removed the pillow, laying back comfortably.

Xiqiu had expected Fourth Master Xiao to at least say something to her, but he did nothing of the sort. After laying together for a night, neither spoke a word. Xiqiu set down the book, casually extinguished the lamp, and lay down on the outer side of the bed.

In the darkness, she turned over, back facing Fourth Master Xiao, closing her eyes.

Half-asleep, a hand suddenly reached around her waist, startling Xiqiu awake, all sleepiness vanished. She waited, and when Fourth Master Xiao made no further moves, she cautiously removed his hand and resumed her position, discreetly shifting towards the outer side of the bed...