vrcanaries Chapter 135 Leave Her Behind
Chapter 135 Leave Her Behind
Even though Governor Xiao wasn't a seasoned lover, he couldn't see through all the intricacies between women.
However, he had a strong will to survive and a keen sixth sense. Knowing that Xu Qinglan's presence would cause endless trouble, he naturally wanted to solve the problem at its source.
Helpless, Xu Qinglan didn't respond, looking at Xiao Yuan with teary eyes and a face full of accusation.
"Brother Yuan, is it really true that such a large governor's mansion cannot accommodate a helpless orphan like Qinglan?"
If that's the case, why did Brother Yuan ask the Emperor for a favor to allow Qinglan to leave the palace?
You promised my uncle you'd take care of me and even got me out of the capital, but now you're just leaving me to fend for myself?
Jiang Xinyu nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, that's really too much. Brother Yuan is so cruel."
Don't be afraid, cousin. Your sister-in-law will definitely get justice for you.
Tell me, what do you want Yuan-gege to do?
How about carrying thorns on one's back to apologize?
There weren't any brambles at home, so there seem to be some unburnt jujube branches in the woodshed.
At least they have thorns, so the effect should be about the same.
Xu Qinglan was crying her heart out when Jiang Xinyu interrupted her, leaving her at a loss for words.
What does she want Xiao Yuan to do?
Of course she wants Xiao Yuan to marry her, and it would be best if he divorced Jiang Xinyu to make room for her.
But when asked so bluntly, can she really tell the truth?
Jiang Xinyu's expression was extremely serious, as if she were a righteous and upright official.
Xiao Yuan inwardly groaned.
He didn't mean to get Qinglan out of the palace; he just got pushed to the limit by the Emperor in the heat of the moment.
It's all because of that troublesome Xiao Ling that he's done this to him. He'll take revenge on his third brother for every single blow he suffered today.
Jiang Xinyu's domineering attitude and Xiao Yuan's subservient attitude infuriated Xu Qinglan.
But now Xiao Yuan doesn't want her to live in the mansion. In order to keep her, he can only give in to Jiang Xinyu and say in a soft and weak voice that he is an orphan girl and is afraid of being bullied outside.
She didn't ask for anything else, she just wanted a place to settle down.
Jiang Xinyu nodded magnanimously, "It's nothing, cousin, just relax and stay here."
Don't listen to your brother Yuan, he's just overreacting because he's frightened by those hordes of admirers.
Cousin, you don't know, there's a certain type of woman who likes to stare at married men, either acting weak or pitiful.
She immediately assumes that anyone who shows her the slightest kindness is interested in her, and she keeps throwing herself at them and can't get rid of them.
Your brother Yuan is soft-hearted and prone to causing trouble; having learned his lesson the hard way, he's become a bit overly critical.
At this point, Jiang Xinyu gave Xiao Yuan a playful glare.
"What's the use of realizing this now that you weren't shrewd enough back then?"
My cousin is a relative, not one of those shameless women.
Even if you're worried about others misunderstanding, you can't kick your cousin out. People who don't know the situation might think that I, as her sister-in-law, am intolerant of others.
"Hurry up and arrange for your cousin to stay."
Xiao Yuan hadn't felt anything when Xu Qinglan called him "Brother Yuan," but after being called that by his wife in such a sweet voice a few times, Xiao Yuan's hair stood on end.
I have a bad feeling about this!
He didn't know why his wife wanted to keep Xu Qinglan, but since she had said so, he had to do as she said.
Chief Supervisor Xiao had a strong will to survive, and he specially arranged for Xu Qinglan to stay in the courtyard in the northwest corner.
The street outside is a major north-south divide from their location.
Based on normal walking distance, it would take Xu Qinglan at least the time it takes to burn two incense sticks to upset the lady.
Xu Qinglan was so angry that the veins on her forehead bulged after Jiang Xinyu made several veiled insults about her shamelessness.
But in order to stay, she didn't utter a sound and just kept shedding tears.
Jiang Xinyu found it amusing to look at her delicate, innocent appearance.
If Ye Xiao were here, he would probably be heartbroken. Even with a crippled leg, he would rush forward to fight for her.
Unfortunately, she performed at the wrong time, and no one in the audience was impressed.
Not only did he not buy into that, but Xiao Yuan even wanted to plug his ears when he saw Xu Qinglan crying incessantly.
I used to think this little girl was quite sensible, but how come she seems to be getting more and more childish as she grows up?
All you do is cry and cry. Nobody's hitting or scolding you, so what are you crying for?
I'm about to cry. I was sitting at home when disaster struck. Why is it so hard to live a peaceful life?
Since being lectured by his wife, he had only kept this one thing from her, but he didn't expect to be exposed so quickly.
People really shouldn't take chances.
Little Bean is a clever little guy. Knowing that the supervisor was going to be reprimanded soon, he volunteered to arrange a courtyard for Xu Qinglan.
Chunxing and Jiuyue exchanged a glance, then each helped Xiaodie up, dragging the clueless girl away, saying they were going to apply medicine to her.
In the blink of an eye, the courtyard was empty, leaving only Jiang Xinyu with a half-smile and Xiao Duzhu, who was pretending to be calm.
"Confess and you'll be treated leniently. Tell me, what's all this fuss about, this cousin on the left and this godson on the right?"
Xiao Yuan quickly picked up a palm-leaf fan and fanned his wife, then organized his thoughts and told her everything about how Xiao Ling had tricked him.
After saying that, he tugged at the lady's sleeve with a wronged expression.
"I really don't know what's wrong with Xiao Ling this time."
A few years ago, Qinglan mentioned wanting to be my partner, but I didn't agree and that was the end of it.
Xiao Ling caught me off guard this time. I was afraid that the Emperor was so bored that he would actually marry Qinglan into his household, so I asked for his grace to let her leave the palace and get married.
Madam, I swear.
I have absolutely no romantic feelings for Xu Qinglan whatsoever; at most, I only take extra care of her out of consideration for my adoptive parents.
Jiang Xinyu lifted Xiao Yuan's chin and snorted coldly.
"I still don't understand why Xiao Ling suddenly acted as your matchmaker in front of the emperor."
If you weren't blind, you should be able to see what Xu Qinglan was thinking.
You get married, the Empress Dowager dies, Xu Qinglan returns to the capital, and Xiao Ling acts as matchmaker.
"Think about how the people in the manor treat Ye Xiao and how they treat me. Tell me, what comes to mind?"
Xiao Yuan's expression immediately turned serious. "Ye Xiao used his connections in the manor to pass on the news of my marriage to Xu Qinglan."
Xu Qinglan knew we had a good relationship, so she got anxious... She
She wanted to become my "partner" and asked Xiao Ling to help her find an opportunity to force me into marriage.
Jiang Xinyu smiled slyly, "You didn't serve as the head of the Eastern Depot for nothing. So... what were you trying to say during that pause just now?"
Xiao Yuan knew he couldn't hide it from his wife, and whispered with pleading eyes,
“My adoptive mother was good to all of us brothers, and my adoptive father even saved my life.”
Qinglan is her adoptive mother's only bloodline, this matter, this matter is not necessarily true..."
"Whether it's true or not, it's useless for you to tell me. Do you think I'm going to report her?"
Jiang Xinyu's fingers twirled the tassels on her sash, her expression indifferent.
"It's too much of a coincidence. What you and I can think of, others may not be able to think of either."
If Xu Qinglan keeps quiet, that's fine. But if she causes trouble and attracts attention, it will become a handle for others to use against you.
They're just looking for an opportunity to smear us; not that many people are ignoring the facts.
Xiao Yuan nodded solemnly, "I was wrong. It was right for Madam to keep her in the manor."
I turned around and had someone seal up the door at the street corner and raise the wall..."
Jiang Xinyu covered her face in disgust, "You want to put her under house arrest?"
Stop joking, this is just a blatant attempt to cover something up.
You've become the mastermind behind something that originally had nothing to do with you.
Forget it, you should think about what to do with your godson first.
Don't tell me you didn't realize Ye Xiao likes Xu Qinglan!
"how come?"
"Of course it is. You are 5 years older than Xu Qinglan, and Xu Qinglan is 5 years older than Ye Xiao."
"If Xu Qinglan can like you, Ye Xiao, why can't she like her?"
Jiang Xinyu chuckled and pinched Xiao Yuan's cheek.
"Sweetie, you can sleep with Ye Xiao tonight."
The father and son should have a heart-to-heart talk and discuss the bizarre relationship between them.
Let me be clear from the start: if he doesn't understand his place, then he should get lost.
Anyone who dares to try and get attention from me, I'll break their other leg too.