Have You Written Your Will Today?
Chapter 186: Miss Shen, I am Xie Xun

Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Miss Shen, I am Xie Xun

Shen Hua cradled the medicine and, with a soft and frail neck, quietly and slowly drank it down.

Such rare obedience.

Just like Xue Tuan, without a second.

Stroke her fur the right way. As long as you explain things clearly, Shen Hua is easier to coax and reason with than anyone.

Xie Xun was so amused he almost laughed out loud.

Absurd!!!

Forget? He simply didn’t believe such a thing!

Cui Yun had a famously good memory, how could he forget?

Especially since he had repeatedly requested to see Shen Hua in front of Cui Yun!

Turns out, Cui Yun never really communicated with the girl.

Is this the act of a human being?

"Marquis Cui."

At this moment, Xie Xun truly couldn’t manage a smile.

"For your maternal family’s estate to harbor such licentious characters, will you not take charge?"

With Cui Yun’s arrival, dealing with it was perfectly justified. There was no need for him to intervene again.

"I will."

Upon receiving the command, Ying Yi headed over there. As he approached, he recognized Meng Zhi by his pleas for mercy. Ying Yi’s expression darkened slightly as he tied up the guilty pair without a sideward glance, ignoring Meng Zhi’s struggles and gagging his mouth.

The last bitter taste of the medicine trickled down her tongue, and Shen Hua, pursing her lips, handed the empty bowl to Yingwu.

Clearly, Cui Yun had taken care of her upon Xie Xun’s request.

But now, even with Xie Xun right before her eyes, Shen Hua still felt somewhat closer to Cui Yun.

After all, Xie Xun was merely someone she insisted on staying in Shengjing for, hoping to learn about her brother’s past from him.

There is indeed a difference between closeness and distance.

Not to mention! Cui Yun is currently her cousin!!!

Shen Hua never allowed herself to be wronged. She also had a tendency to be melodramatic and complain. Right now, she didn’t drag her feet or act fragile and delicate.

She rebuked.

"You must deal with him properly!"

Shen Hua didn’t care who the man currently tied up by Ying Yi was.

"I see his demeanor, it’s likely not his first or second time doing such things. This place rarely has visitors, and it’s just as well that I saw it, but if the guests were to witness such a scene within the inner quarters of the Xuan Family, how would the Xuan Family cover up this shame? A perfectly good wedding banquet might be tarnished."

Her reasoning was sound and justified.

However, Cui Yun felt that Shen Hua running into this was already bad enough, as such noises had sullied the girl’s ears.

Shen Hua counted on her fingers, "Now, let me talk about personal grievances."

"Everyone is different, all sorts of things exist in this world. It’s one thing to have indecent conduct, but to be that much worse than everyone else is another, and yet his eyes are set so high. For such a petty thief to dare covet me."

Cui Yun slowly repeated, "Covet you?"

"Yes!!!"

Cui Yun’s eyes narrowed with a dangerous gleam, as if he could conjure a stormy wave at the next moment.

"After all, I am half a member of the Cui family. His insult to me is an insult to you, cousin!"

Shen Hua stated her case with confidence.

"As my cousin, you should certainly intervene on my behalf and not let such a shameless person off easily, right?"

Shen Hua looked steadily at Cui Yun.

Indeed, Cui Yun did not disappoint her.

Just then, Ying Yi returned, whispering Meng Zhi’s identity into Cui Yun’s ear.

Cui Yun said coldly.

"Take him to the main hall."

"Go find my grandmother and Mama. Additionally, invite Dowager Meng over as well."

The guests were having their meal, with Qiao Si and the aunt managing it adequately. The men’s side had the uncle and was sure to be without issues.

"Yes."

Ying Yi, Yingwu took their orders.

Only then did Cui Yun turn to Shen Hua.

"Hungry?"

She pouted, "I’m full from the medicine."

"That’s fine."

"Come with me to the main hall. It’ll be good for you to see with your own eyes the resolution that brings you this satisfaction."

Naturally, Shen Hua was willing.

Cui Yun extended his hand, "Come down."

Shen Hua placed her cool and soft hand on his, and with Cui Yun’s assistance, she lightly and effortlessly descended from the artificial hill on the few steps.

Once she reached the ground, Cui Yun let go of her hand.

Yan Mi, leaning on the stone wall of the artificial hill, slowly made her way down. She was somewhat unable to recognize the way to the banquet hall.

Seeing that Shen Hua and Cui Yun had urgent matters, she was very tactful and prepared to take her leave. But before she could speak, Cui Yun indifferently said.

"Lady Yan, I’ll leave you to Heir Xie."

Yan Mi’s breathing became lighter. She subconsciously clutched the white handkerchief.

Xie Xun, such a good-natured person, didn’t even want to deal with Cui Yun.

He let out a cold laugh.

Hearing this, Yan Mi’s complexion paled slightly. She felt embarrassed for the fleeting sense of relief and anticipation she had just felt.

It was too dark.

The lanterns had long been blown out by a gust of chill wind. The fireworks flickered weakly, and with a ’pop’, everything around was plunged into darkness.

Yet Xie Xun easily pinpointed Shen Hua’s position.

He walked step by step toward her, stopping a zhang away.

If the lanterns were still lit, he would certainly capture every detail of the girl’s facial features to see if there was any trace of someone from the past.

His lips were inevitably a bit dry.

Xie Xun suppressed all his prejudice against Cui Yun, speaking in a gentle tone.

"Miss Shen."

Shen Hua heard him say with a smile.

"I am Xie Xun."

Without waiting for Shen Hua to respond, he continued.

"I have seen you before."

Shen Hua was slightly stunned.

"Did Heir Xie visit Fengzhou?"

"Yes."

"I once passed through Fengzhou with the army and met your brother. You were quite young then."

"You had a fall, and a group of servants rushed to help you up."

At that time, the girl was covering her face.

——Whimpering pitifully.

It seemed she might say it hurt a lot.

But she just choked up and buried her head in the old woman’s embrace.

——How embarrassing, Yangyang.

Back then, her brother teased her for a long time. When the girl furiously puffed up, he went to coax her without showing any sign of annoyance.

Shen Hua was somewhat enlightened.

Seeing she didn’t respond, Xie Xun couldn’t help but gently say, "Back then, Bai Zhou was studious, and I sent him many books."

Shen Hua remembered all he spoke of.

She did not wish to recall the fall.

But indeed, during that time, her brother had brought many books back to the mansion.

She had specifically asked about it.

——Didn’t you say all the Silver was spent on food for me? Where did the money come from to buy these?

——My dear, they were gifts from someone else.

Shen Hua couldn’t help but smile.

She didn’t even want to head to the main courtyard anymore, she was willing to stay and talk with Xie Xun into the wee hours.

But Xie Xun was very considerate of her: "It’s not good to reminisce tonight. When might Miss Shen be free?"

His words left Shen Hua hanging in suspense, disappointment flashed for a moment, and she quickly agreed.

"I am free."

"I will be free tomorrow."

Having agreed on a time, Xie Xun very courteously turned towards Yan Mi’s direction and said.

"If it’s convenient for Lady Yan, I will accompany you."

There was no response from the other side.

After a long while, came a very faint voice from the girl.

"Thank you, Heir Xie."

Yan Mi was extremely nervous, yet she was also hopelessly fond of this rare tenderness.

On their way, the two maintained a proper distance, very polite.

Yan Mi walked very slowly, selfishly wishing she could walk even slower, and then slower still.

Preoccupied with her thoughts and the darkness of the place, she didn’t notice the steps ahead, stumbled, and staggered.

"Be careful."

Xie Xun caught the girl’s wrist, pulled with a bit of strength, and pulled her falling body back.

He quickly let go.

Yan Mi bowed her head, suppressing the emotions in her heart; she even hated herself at that moment immensely.

Under the night sky, the girl rubbed her hands together weakly, trying to retain, in a despicable way, the warmth that belonged to him.

So lovely, so kind, his warmth included.

It couldn’t be kept, nor should it be kept.

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