Chapter 247
247, Not Stupid (2nd Update)
This bizarre mode of coexistence, she found it very surprising.
One teased wolves and played with dogs, the other read and recited books, while Yuanbao sat on the coachman’s seat, humming a tune.
Because they picked up Xiaoyue, they decided to stop and rest in town.
“Sister Xie, I…” Xiaoyue hurriedly tried to say something.
Xie Zhinuan smiled gently and softly, “It’s okay, take your time to speak, there’s no need to be afraid!”
“Thank you and Brother Li for saving me. I have nothing with which to repay you, I…” Xiaoyue said, her eyes brimming with tears.
Xie Zhinuan holding a book, looked at her tearful face and sighed, “Don’t think about it too much, it’s good that you’re alive. In the future, just remember to visit and pay respects to your parents and siblings during Qingming Festival. Life must go on, and you should not always be immersed in sadness. This is also why we brought you with us!”
As if!
Xie Zhinuan added in her mind.
She had not expected that when it came to being two-faced, she could be so adept and under no pressure.
Xiaoyue was quite touched, nodding vigorously with tears streaming down.
The little girl was rather pretty, and her crying, with a face like flowers bathed in rain, was pitiable.
Xie Zhinuan looked on and then glanced at Li Hengyi, signaling for him to say a few words.
Li Hengyi, receiving Xie Zhinuan’s look, sneered inwardly, but said, “What your Sister Xie said is right. To be honest, your family suffered because of me. Those men in black came for me. Rest assured, I will make it up to you!”
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyue’s heart finally settled back into her stomach.
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“I know it has nothing to do with Brother Li, it’s those people who were too cruel!” she said quietly, her head lowered.Looking every bit the pitiful creature.
“…”
Xie Zhinuan pursed her lips, suddenly feeling a bit sickened and unable to continue reading her book, she called out to Li Hengyi to play chess instead.
Li Hengyi was more than willing, and though Xie Zhinuan was a horrible chess player, even a horrible player can improve. If he wasn’t careful, she could snatch a few pieces from him, which was quite a rapid progress.
The two played chess, and the carriage fell quiet.
Xie Zhinuan’s chess skills really weren’t anything special. Despite some improvement, she was still utterly crushed by Li Hengyi without any resistance.
Even when Li Hengyi gave her several pieces’ head start, she still couldn’t catch up.
By the time they reached town, Xie Zhinuan had already lost five games in a row. When she got off the carriage, her face was somewhat glum, and the look she gave Li Hengyi was less than friendly.
Li Hengyi touched his nose.
Yuanbao had already booked the best inn, naturally selecting the finest courtyard.
“My lord, there’s a Buddha’s birthday celebration in town, and the inns are quite full. There’s only one yard left, and I’ve booked it. Is it all right if you and Miss Xie make do with it?”
Li Hengyi looked at Xie Zhinuan.
Xie Zhinuan was indifferent, “I’m fine with anything!”
“Let’s stay here, then. We can also join the festivities when the time comes!”
The group settled into the inn, and even though it was the best one, it was just so-so. In the yard, there were five rooms, Li Hengyi took the main room, while Xie Zhinuan and Xiaoyue each took a room on the left side.
“Sister Xie, can I stay with you in your room? I…” Xiaoyue looked at Xie Zhinuan with a pleading and miserable expression.
“I’m afraid that’s not a good idea. I snore loudly and heavily when I sleep, and it can be quite bothersome. I’m worried it would be too much for you. Don’t be afraid, though, even if we’re not in the same room, there will be someone on watch at night. No bad people will get in!” Xie Zhinuan said, patting Xiaoyue on the shoulder.
She wasn’t foolish. She knew something was off about this person and still share a room? Was she looking for trouble?
Having said that, Xiaoyue dared not insist any longer and simply nodded gently.
Xie Zhinuan entered her room with her pets, first tidied up her own bed, then arranged straw mats for her pets. Stroking their heads, she sank deep into thought.
Chapter 248