Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 470 - 473: The Delicate Guest (5)

Xiqiu recalled that there was indeed a young lady by the Lotus Pool at that time, but she left from the other side when she saw them coming down.

Unexpectedly, it happened to be Hu Suqing.

Thinking about it, she shook her head with a smile. Back then, the Hu Family’s carriage was parked at the mountain gate, so it was understandable for Miss Hu to be there at that time.

"That day was my elder sister’s memorial day. My mother and I lit a Long-lasting Lamp for her at Puji Temple and performed rites. Feeling saddened, I went to sit for a while at the back of the mountain." As if explaining, Hu Suqing added, "Fourth Master was waiting at the foot of the mountain at that time, and my mother was anxious, urging me to hurry down."

After slowly finishing, Hu Suqing seemed to suddenly realize she might have misspoken and spoke somewhat embarrassingly, "I’m sorry for talking about these matters to Lady!"

"It’s nothing!" Xiqiu smiled nonchalantly, "The deceased take precedence. My condolences to Miss Hu." Her expression was faint, not showing any displeasure because Hu Suqing mentioned Fourth Master Xiao’s fiancée!

Hu Suqing looked deeply at Xiqiu, then quickly lowered her head, a trace of disappointment in her eyes.

Xiqiu did not comfort her, and Hu Suqing lifted her head again with a smile, "I’ve spoken too much on this matter, adding to your worries." Then she looked towards the bed where a few half-finished embroidered pockets were placed in the sewing basket, smiling, she picked up an emerald green pocket embroidered with intertwined lotuses and said, "This is truly beautiful." Then she looked at Xiqiu and asked, "Lady, may I have this pocket?"

Chunliu, who entered following behind, saw Hu Suqing holding the pocket and opened his mouth as if to speak. Xiqiu glanced at him faintly and smiled, "It’s just a pocket. If Miss Hu likes it, please take it." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

It was embroidered by Chunliu, who just pursed his lips when he saw it.

Hu Suqing happily accepted it, "Thank you, Fourth Madam!" Xiqiu shook her head with a smile and glanced at Chunliu, "No need to thank me, it’s Chunliu’s work."

Hu Suqing was momentarily stunned, showing a hint of embarrassment on her face.

Min came back.

Hu Suqing handed the clay dog to Min, "If Min doesn’t like it, your aunt will make you another one!"

Min glanced at Xiqiu, who watched him with a smile. Min then reached out to accept it and nodded in thanks to Hu Suqing, "Thank you!" Turning to Xiqiu, he said, "Mother, my teacher asked me to practice two pages of red ink. I’ll go do my homework first!"

"Go ahead!" Xiqiu arranged Min’s clothing, "There’s bird’s nest and lotus seed cake warming on the stove for you, wash your hands and have some first!"

"Yes!" Min obediently let Xiqiu arrange his clothing, the scene of mother and child quietly talking was delicate, warm, and flowing with a subtle warmth. Hu Suqing was secretly surprised; she had interacted with Min before and could clearly sense his wariness around people.

Never thought Tong Xiqiu, who just entered the door, would be so close with the stepson.

Min returned to his room.

Hu Suqing continued chatting idly. Xiqiu got up midway to check on Min. When she returned, Hu Suqing was sitting on the bed reading a book!

Chunliu muttered to Chunyan in a low voice, "Why hasn’t she left, wasn’t she here to give something to Young Master Min? She’s already delivered it, what is she still doing here!"

Chunyan was also full of displeasure, looking at Hu Suqing with a face full of suspicion, "Who knows what she’s up to."

Bihuai tugged on their sleeves, signaling them to stop. Chunliu then said, "I think I’ll wait outside the courtyard, so Fourth Master comes back later."

"No need for that!" Bihuai stopped her, saying, "The lady hasn’t said anything, we shouldn’t act on our own accord."

Just as they were speaking, Fourth Master Xiao was already striding into the courtyard, and Chunliu hurried to greet him, "Fourth Master!"

Fourth Master Xiao casually acknowledged with a hum, and asked, "Why is everyone outside? Where is the lady?"

Chunliu glanced at the main room and replied softly, "There’s a guest inside."

Fourth Master Xiao didn’t mind after hearing this and strode into the room. As soon as he stepped in, he saw Xiqiu talking with a lady, his gaze briefly swept over the lady, finding her familiar, then turned to look at Xiqiu.

Xiqiu welcomed him with a smile, "Fourth Master is back, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? Change your clothes and then have dinner."

Fourth Master Xiao acknowledged briefly and turned to return to his bedroom.

Inside, Hu Suqing gracefully approached with light steps, bowing courteously with a soft voice, "Fourth Master!"

Fourth Master Xiao raised an eyebrow, inquiringly looking at Xiqiu, who also looked at him inquiringly, as if to say, you don’t recognize her? Do you expect me to tell you?

Fourth Master Xiao became even more puzzled by her questioning expression, his face entirely showing no awareness.

Seeing Fourth Master Xiao didn’t recognize her, Hu Suqing’s eyes briefly showed disappointment, but she thought about their last meeting being a few years ago at her sister’s memorial. This time, even though he visited her sick, it was inconvenient for him to enter the room, so it was normal for him not to recognize her. With a thought passing by, she smiled and explained, "Fourth Master, it’s Suqing!"

"It’s you!" Fourth Master Xiao suddenly remembered, nodding, "Recovered from illness, how come you’re out again?"

Hu Suqing joyfully shot a quick glance at Fourth Master Xiao, cheeks slightly reddened, responding, "I’m much better now, thank you for your concern, Fourth Master."

Fourth Master Xiao nodded slightly, "Mm!" Ignoring her, he turned to Xiqiu, "I’ll go back to my room." and turned to enter his bedroom.

Hu Suqing lowered her head, watching Fourth Master Xiao from the corner of her eye...

"Miss Hu, please stay a while longer?" Xiqiu smiled and asked.

Hu Suqing glanced in the direction where Fourth Master Xiao went, smiling, "I feel like I have known my sister forever, and find it difficult to part." Still having no intention of leaving.

Who was she calling sister? Xiqiu frowned, "Miss Hu is too kind, I dare not accept the title of sister." She finished with a smile, "Miss Hu, please stay, I have some matters to attend to."

Hu Suqing unceremoniously nodded, "Sister, go ahead with your matters, I’ll just sit here for a while, and I’ll leave once my brother from my maiden family arrives!"

Chunliu watched, clenching fists until they creaked!

Xiqiu was about to leave when she saw Tianyi leading two people from the entrance hall. She paused in surprise, smiling to greet them, "Third Brother, Seventh Brother, what brings you here." Saying this, she added, "You should have sent word ahead."

Tong Quanzi laughed, "I went to pick up Seventh Brother from the academy, and he said he wanted to come here to pay respects to the Grand Dowager, so we came over directly."

When she passed the county examination, Grand Dowager gifted her a very precious piece of Huizhou ink from the previous dynasty!

"Then wait a moment, let me say a word to Fourth Master." Saying this, she added, "Stay a while inside." Then turned to instruct Chunyan, "Serve tea to Third Young Master and Seventh Young Master!"

Tong Quanzi and Tong Minzhi entered the main room together, Chunliu smiled and said, "Both young masters, please have a seat here." Then, pointing inside with a mocking tone, said, "There’s a distinguished guest inside."