Chapter 175 The Marquis's Mansion and the Lin Family: Good News is Imminent

Chapter 175 The Marquis's Mansion and the Lin Family: Good News is Imminent

As soon as Shen Yuejiao saw Su Xiaoyu leaning against the couch, her eyes instantly reddened. She rushed forward and hugged him tightly.

"You heartless bastard! You scared me to death, do you even know that?!"

Shen Yuejiao's voice was choked with sobs, but she hugged the other person even tighter. "I received the news that you had encountered danger at the hunting grounds and had been unconscious for several days. I... I was so scared that I almost lost my mind! I rushed over here. How are you? Where are you hurt? Does it still hurt? Let me see!"

She loosened her embrace, her big, round eyes scanning Su Xiaoyu anxiously. She reached out to touch her but dared not, her face filled with worry and lingering fear.

Su Xiaoyu felt a warm glow in her heart and smiled reassuringly, "It's nothing, just some superficial injuries. They've healed a long time ago. Look, I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"

She opened her arms wide, "But you, you've had a long and tiring journey."

"Don't worry about it, I'm just glad you're okay."

Shen Yuejiao carefully examined her complexion again. Seeing that although she had lost some weight, her eyes were bright and her spirits were still good, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"What superficial injury? I've heard that when that bronze furnace was thrown down, a lot of blood was lost. Your job is too thrilling."

She complained, but very naturally tucked the blanket around Su Xiaoyu and handed her a hand warmer.

"Here, hold me, it'll keep you warm."

Su Xiaoyu's throat tightened, and she sincerely thanked her; "Yuejiao, thank you. But... this is too much of a waste. I don't need so many things. Besides, you're going back to Qinghe County soon, and you'll need them even more on the way..."

"What's the big deal?" Shen Yuejiao interrupted her, her almond-shaped eyes wide open: "What's mine is yours. These are all good things I've collected in the capital. You'll need the fabrics and jewelry later, and you must take the medicine and supplements on time to keep your body strong. As for those ornaments, they're just for you to keep yourself entertained."

"Now that you're a young lady of the General's Mansion, how can you not have something decent by your side? Besides, once I leave, we don't know when we'll see each other again. I really wish I could leave you everything I have."

At this point, both of them fell silent. Shen Yuejiao's voice lowered, filled with reluctance.

“Xiaoyu, the capital is a good place, but people are complicated. You have a good nature and always think of others. I’m afraid you’ll suffer. These things are a little bit of security I’ve saved for you. My mother said that we women need to have something in our own hands so that we won’t panic.”

Su Xiaoyu sensed the concern in her words and was even more moved, "Yuejiao..."

A thousand words were uttered, but only a sob escaped my lips.

She understood that all good things must come to an end.

From now on, she will not only have to leave the Marquis's mansion, but even her best friend will leave her. How could she not be sad?

Shen Yuejiao herself felt a lump in her throat and quickly turned her head away, trying to clear her throat and lighten the mood: "Oh dear, don't do that, it's like we're going to die. It's not like I'm never coming back after I go back to Qinghe County. Maybe...maybe I'll come to the capital to find you after some time."

Su Xiaoyu knew she was trying to comfort her, so she didn't say anything. The atmosphere became somewhat sad and oppressive.

Shen Yuejiao observed her expression, thought for a moment, and then asked the question that had been troubling her for a long time:

"Um... Little Fish, I've heard some... rumors these past few days."

"It's said that...the Marquis's family and the Lin family...good things are coming soon. Now everyone is saying that Young Master Xiao and that talented young lady from the Lin family are about to get engaged. Is it true?"

These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake. Su Xiaoyu's hand holding the hand warmer paused slightly, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly.

The air in the room seemed to freeze instantly.

Seeing Su Xiaoyu's expression, Shen Yuejiao immediately regretted bringing up the topic and quickly tried to cover it up: "Oh dear, well... I just said it offhand, maybe it's just rumors from outside..."

"Yes!" Su Xiaoyu suddenly uttered two words, her voice drifting as if it came from afar.

"The young master and Miss Lin are a perfect match, both in terms of social standing and appearance... It is an excellent marriage."

After all, they are the male and female protagonists in the book, so naturally they are the most compatible and suitable match.

Su Xiaoyu forced a smile, but in Shen Yuejiao's eyes, it looked worse than crying, making her feel incredibly sorry for her.

"What's so good about it! I think Xiao Jingheng is just blind!"

Shen Yuejiao suddenly jumped up, her tone full of indignation.

"What good are the nice words of these young masters from noble families? In the end, they still have to marry some noble lady of equal social standing. Humph, they are all heartless and ungrateful, their hearts are filled only with family interests, future prospects and power."

"If that's the case, why did you bother with me in the first place? Like you said, if men could be relied on, pigs could fly."

She recalled her messy affair with Lu Xinghe, a flicker of pain crossing her eyes, but she immediately gripped Su Xiaoyu's hand even tighter:

"Little Fish, listen to me. Let's not stand here watching them pair off and make ourselves miserable. There are plenty of good men in the world. Three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged men are everywhere. We don't need to be sad over such a... uh, such a heartless man. Isn't that what you taught me before?"

She looked down at Su Xiaoyu with a serious expression: "Why don't you come back to Qinghe County with me? Go and relax. It's a place far from the emperor's reach, without so many annoying rules or scheming people. The scenery is beautiful, and the people are kind and honest. You can eat whatever you want and lie down for as long as you want. I'll go with you."

"In Qinghe County, our Shen family has some influence. No one would dare to bully us. My sister and I will live a carefree and happy life. After a while, we'll definitely forget all about that young master. How about that!"

A warm feeling washed over Su Xiaoyu, and her eyes gradually welled up with tears.

Just as she was about to say something, a disgruntled voice rang out from outside the door, its tone somewhat acrimonious.

"What are you saying? How dare you abduct someone from the Yongning Marquis's residence!"

Immediately afterward, Xiao Jingxuan strode in. Today, he was dressed in the standard uniform of the Golden Guard, the black fabric embroidered with silver cloud patterns, a jade belt around his waist, and his handsome features made him appear more capable than his previous纨绔 (wán kù, spoiled young man) appearance. At this moment, his peach blossom eyes narrowed, and he was looking at Shen Yuejiao with displeasure.

Shen Yuejiao hadn't expected to be caught red-handed talking badly about someone, especially not by the person's own younger brother. Her expression instantly turned somewhat awkward, but then, remembering something, she quickly glared back defiantly.

"Did I...did I say something wrong? Young Master Xiao, isn't your elder brother going to marry Miss Lin? Isn't it a good match? What about Xiaoyu?"

Xiao Jingxuan looked puzzled; "My elder brother is getting married, what does it have to do with a maid like her?"

"Oh, even if Xiaoyu saved our Marquis's mansion, she can't just interfere with my elder brother's marriage, can she?"

These words left Shen Yuejiao speechless, and her face flushed red instantly.