Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 463 - 466: Visitor (4)

Min glanced back at Xiqiu, thought for a moment, and then sat back down to seriously continue writing.

Xiqiu sat beside him, using needle and thread under the candlelight to make a short cape for Min. Since she joined the household, all the close-fitting garments for Fourth Master Xiao and Min had been made by her own hands.

The room was quiet, with only the flickering of the candlelight audible, as the nurse and Dongling quietly retreated.

When Min finished the homework assigned by his teacher and put down his pen, he finally remembered that Xiqiu was still sitting beside him. He turned back to see Xiqiu leaning to one side, seeing her sitting there quietly with slender fingers holding the needle, threading with precision and elegance, her brows serene and gentle, seemingly exuding warmth under the dim candlelight...

Min’s gaze fell onto the clothes in her hands, and his hand hanging by his side clenched into a fist.

"Mother!" Min called softly, "I’m finished!"

Xiqiu put down the needle and thread, rubbing her sore neck, she smiled and said, "Hmm, then go to sleep early, it’s getting late." As she spoke, she stood up as well and handed the clothes to Chunliu, "I’m going back too."

It was just to accompany him with his homework.

Min suddenly said, "Mother!" and took two steps to walk side by side with Xiqiu, "Let me walk you back, mother."

Xiqiu raised an eyebrow with a smile, "Alright." Min smiled, looking at Xiqiu’s fingers, his eyes twinkling, and he lifted his hand to actively hold Xiqiu’s hand.

Xiqiu was momentarily taken aback, then a smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.

Fourth Master Xiao was leaning against the headboard, casually flipping through the book that Xiqiu often read. When he saw her coming in, he leisurely took a look at the watch under the pillow. Xiqiu, smilingly glanced at him, then directly went into the bathroom. When she came out, Fourth Master Xiao was still there flipping through the book.

Xiqiu smiled and said, "Why hasn’t Fourth Master gone to sleep yet?" The morning court started at three in the morning, and Fourth Master Xiao needed to get up by 1 a.m.

Fourth Master Xiao did not move, so Xiqiu could only crawl into the bed from the foot of the bed. Fourth Master Xiao watched her with a smile in his eyes. Once she was in the covers, he raised his eyebrows and asked, "Is Min asleep?" There was a hint of jealousy in his tone.

Xiqiu suppressed a laugh, nodded and said, "Yes, asleep!" After saying that, she slid into the covers to wrap herself up and closed her eyes.

Fourth Master Xiao stared at her face, his gaze flickered slightly, then he casually extinguished the palace lamp!

In the darkness, Xiqiu cried out in surprise and chided, "Fourth Master..." Fourth Master Xiao sullenly said, "Your husband is tired, yet you’re not attending to me."

Xiqiu leaned against his embrace and giggled, "How would Fourth Master like to be attended to?"

Fourth Master Xiao coughed slightly, and said in a very serious tone, "Arms are sore, legs are sore too..."

Xiqiu then reached out to massage Fourth Master Xiao’s arm, "Is the pressure to Fourth Master’s satisfaction?"

"Hmm." Fourth Master Xiao let out a satisfied sigh and then said with a smile in his voice, "Let me massage you in return, my wife."

Xiqiu quickly waved her hand, retreating under the covers, "No need, I am not worthy of such favor!"

Fourth Master Xiao was insistent, and kept massaging down along the arm...

Xiqiu giggled and dodged, while Fourth Master Xiao’s massage gradually turned into gentle strokes...

The next morning, after seeing Fourth Master Xiao off, Xiqiu returned to her room and saw that Min was already washed and dressed, standing there waiting. She asked curiously, "Why are you up so early?"

Min handed her what he had transcribed last night and said, "Mother said to run five laps around the courtyard. I will go now!"

He had initially been told to run three laps, but he carried out the instructions without question, so Xiqiu nodded approvingly, "Alright, let Erquan accompany you."

True to his word, Min ran around the courtyard, and Xiqiu stood under the corridor watching him. The courtyard was not large, but given his age, Min was a bit out of breath after two laps. Xiqiu asked the nurse to prepare hot water, and once Min finished running, she took him to freshen up and change clothes.

They sat down to have breakfast together, and Xiqiu asked, "Are you tired?"

Min nodded genuinely, "Tired!" Xiqiu replied, "Keep at it for a few days, and it will get better."

Min said nothing more, grabbing his schoolbag, and left with Erquan.

After taking a midday nap, Chunliu came in to report: "Nurse Zhang is here!"

Xiqiu hurriedly went out to greet her, seeing a woman in a white overcoat, as serene as an otherworldly white lotus, approaching smoothly through the hallway. Her smile was faint yet exceptionally gentle. Xiqiu walked over with a smile and said, "You’re here."

Nurse Zhang smiled back, "I was entrusted with a task in the Capital and heard that Sixth Miss and Fourth Master were married, so I’ve come to congratulate you!" Saying this, she took out a bundle from a young girl accompanying her and handed it to Xiqiu, "A little token, just to show my regard!"

Xiqiu accepted it and gave it to Chunliu, smiling, "Your presence already graces us immensely; no need for such formalities." They talked as they entered the house, where Xiqiu invited Nurse Zhang to sit on the couch and instructed Chunyan to brew tea.

"Last time’s matter, I couldn’t have done it without your help. I never got the chance to thank you," Xiqiu said smiling.

Nurse Zhang waved her hand, "I was merely acting on Fourth Master’s request, but it was also due to your cleverness, or else I couldn’t have managed alone." With this, the two exchanged knowing smiles.

Xiqiu asked, "Is your visit to the Capital this time to settle down or just a temporary stop?"

"My given name is Jingliu, and my maiden name is Ruan. You can just call me by my given name," Nurse Zhang responded.

Hearing this, Xiqiu nodded with a smile, pondering her connection to the Marquis Jinxiang with her surname.

Ruan Jingliu said, "I stayed in Jiangnan for six months, feeling a bit weary, so I intended to return to the Capital. Coincidentally, Fourth Master sent word to me, so I came directly to the Capital." She paused and continued, "I might stay for some days."

Xiqiu was taken aback, asking, "Fourth Master sent you a message?" Ruan Jingliu replied, "He mentioned a young lady who contracted a strange illness, even the Imperial Physicians were at a loss, so they wanted me to come to the Capital to assist." She paused again, then asked, "You didn’t know?"

Xiqiu tilted her head thoughtfully and shook her head, "I hadn’t heard Fourth Master mention this before!"

Just then, Chunyan came in with the tea, and Ruan Jingliu took a sip and replied, "I heard the last name is Hu, ask Fourth Master and you’ll find out."

Xiqiu pondered this, wondering if it was someone from the Hu family in Xuzhou who was ill. Why had Fourth Master Xiao not mentioned it to her? Though surprised, she maintained a smiling facade and said, "Don’t call me madam either, my given name is Xiqiu!"

Ruan Jingliu nodded compliantly, "Xiqiu, a lovely name!" She continued, "While I’m in the Capital this time, I’m staying in Qiantang Alley, half a tea’s journey from the South Arch. If you’re ever free, do come visit."

Xiqiu smiled and nodded, "Certainly!" She paused and added, "Did you have lunch on your way from Tongzhou?"

"No," Ruan Jingliu shook her head, "I was a bit seasick and couldn’t eat, just took some medicine!" Xiqiu suggested, "How about having some pastries here to fill you up? It’s no good to stay on an empty stomach."